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Sharon DiFronzo

Born and raised in the North End of Boston, Sharon (Ozelis) DiFronzo knew somewhere around the age of 4 that she wanted to sing. Even at such a tender age, she was totally captured by music and the way it affected her. She’d spend almost her entire allowance on music, and then would listen for hours at a time to her favorite artists including Barbra Streisand, Linda Ronstadt, Karen Carpenter, Gladys Knight, Olivia Newton-John, Bonnie Raitt..…the list goes on. This wide range of influences has played a major role in the development of the diverse vocal style Sharon is known for today.

When she was 9, Sharon had her first onstage experience playing a small role in a local theater production of "Cinderella". This soon led to leading roles she’d play in various musicals throughout her childhood and teens, including "Wizard of Oz", "Oliver", "South Pacific" and "Guys and Dolls". She fondly reminisces about those experiences, calling them the best moments of her childhood, as well as the building blocks of her career.

A desire to perform pop music led Sharon to join her first band at the age of 19. Since then, she’s performed regularly with various groups throughout Massachusetts at special events, functions and nightclubs. For the past 14 years, as lead singer with the popular Boston band "Mirror Image", she’s worked all over the state, all year round. Some highlights of Sharon’s live performances have been those at the Hatch Shell (Esplanade, home of the Boston Pops), the Boston Garden and The Paradise Nightclub in Boston.

Approximately 10 years ago, Sharon incorporated her life-long love for writing poetry into her career as she turned to songwriting. The hard work she has put into developing her skills has been well worth it, as it has enhanced her career as well as giving her opportunities to work on various original recording projects. Now as a recording artist and a published songwriter, Sharon has had previous singles released on both Boston and Canadian-based labels, receiving airplay in Boston, Canada and many European countries. The positive feedback from these releases has played a vital role in encouraging her to record a full length CD.

When you listen to Sharon sing, you’ll easily be able to tell that those early influences have left their mark on this versatile artist. You’ll also hear that she delivers her songs with the confidence and ease of the seasoned performer she has become over the years. But perhaps most importantly, you will know that every word is coming from the heart of someone who truly feels what she sings, and who really wants you to feel it too. Having the ability to touch people is what matters most to Sharon, and she regards this as a precious gift.

As far as what lies ahead, Sharon’s goal is to keep growing as an artist, and to take what she has learned to her next CD project. With this solid debut ready to be heard by the world, she’s off to a running start.

 

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