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Dynamic and self assured, Valerie Day has a voice that is evocative of another time, yet refreshingly modern. Gifted singer, skilled percussionist, in-demand session player and passionate advocate for arts education, Valerie is an artist of rare talent and dedication. First appearing on the world’s stage in the 80’s with the Pop/R&B band NU SHOOZ, she has since performed and recorded with a wide spectrum of artists ranging from the Oregon Symphony Pops to pianist Tom Grant, guitarist Dan Balmer, pianist Darrell Grant, celebrated jazz artist David Frishberg, and many others.

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Valerie’s most recent project is a show called Brain Chemistry For Lovers with Darrell Grant. Fusing cabaret, concert, and science lecture, Brain Chemistry For Lovers uses music, film and the latest discoveries in the world of neuroscience to explore one of the most universal of all human experiences – Romantic Love. Check out the preview below…

For more information about Brain Chemistry For Lovers, click HERE.


Or check out the link above to watch  the Oregon Art Beat piece on “the making of” Brain Chemistry For Lovers with Valerie Day, Darrell Grant, Jim Blashfield, John Smith, Dr. Larry Sherman, and the Portland Chamber Orchestra.

LATEST NEWS:
Brain Chemistry For Lovers at the Bagdad Theater
( November 17, 2009 )

science_pub_header copy The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) presents Brain Chemistry For Lovers at the Bagdad Theater on February 9th as a part of their Science Pub Series. Come learn about the science behind one of our most complex human emotions through a combination cabaret, concert and science lecture. Following the performance, neuroscientist Dr. Larry Sherman PhD. will answer any lingering questions from the audience.

Doors open at 5 PM. Show begins at 7 PM. Come early to eat and drink and get a good seat.

Tickets are $15 and are available at the Bagdad Theater or Crystal Ballroom box offices,
or are available online at TICKETMASTER.com. Please note that Ticketmaster charges significant service fees for tickets purchased online (sorry!), but tickets purchased at the theater box offices will only have an additional $1 fee per ticket.

Brain Chemistry For Lovers from Valerie Day on Vimeo.