ARTIST NAME – Katherine Neslund aka Katherine Lashe
COMPANY NAME – Syrens of the South
LOCATION – Avondale Estates, GA
PROFESSION/SPECIALTY/ SERVICES: Actress/ Model/ Burlesque Instructor/ Performer/ Producer
Contact Info:
www.syrensofthesouth.com
www.katherinelashe.com
www.katherineneslund.com
Services:
Syrens of the South offers Burlesque classes, private lessons, and party packs. For more information on their services and shows click here: http://syrensofthesouth.weebly.com/classes.html

Bio & Goals:
Katherine Neslund was born in Knoxville, TN on March 31st. Since moving to Atlanta she has modeled for multiple gaming books including the Special Agent on the cover of FBI:D20 by Holistic Designs. In 2007 she founded Syrens of the South Productions and spoke at the first ever burlesque panel at DragonCon. In 2009 Katherine filmed Ben 10: Alien Swarm, The Blind Side, Life As We Know It, The Lottery Ticket, Love is Where You Find It, Meet the Browns, My Super Psycho Sweet Sixteen, Past Life, Halloween 2, Sugarloaf, and Why Did I Get Married, Too?. In 2010 she has worked on the movie Hall Pass and the television show Fast Track to Fame.

Katherine has been featured as burlesque star Katherine Lashe in Access Atlanta, The Boston Herald, Tampa Bay Times, and Bust Magazine to name a few. She has performed at Burlesque Hall of Fame, The Great Boston Burlesque Expo, Viva Las Vegas, Asheville Americana Burlesque and Sideshow Festival, Coney Island Rockabilly Festival, Texas Burlesque Festival, The House of Blues for the New Orleans Burlesque Festival, Dallas Burlesque Festival, Windy City Burlesque Festival and Vancouver International Burlesque Festival. Katherine also teaches burlesque as part of the Syrens of the South ABCs & 123s Class Series as well as guest teaches all over the country.

As Katherine Lashe, she is known as the girl that puts the Cheese back in Cheese Cake and the Southern Sin-Sation. There is no doubt that she will leave her mark on the burlesque world with her fabulous productions, and attention to the finer details that make this Burlesque Revival go POW and continue her amazing acting career!.

Why she rocks:
What makes them stand out? Why should we refer fans to check them out? Katherine has performed in burlesque competitions all over the country spreading the good name of Atlanta, GA, where ever she goes. From Vegas, to Hollywood, from New York to New Orleans she’s quickly becoming a favorite on the burlesque circuit and she has just been accepted to the Vancouver International Burlesque Festival making her an international sensation! With all of her travels she brings back those experiences and shares them all with her audience and her students in an effort to keep the art of the tease alive and help to encourage a whole new crop of performers for Atlanta and the world to enjoy!
Current Project:
I have been chosen to perform at the Vancouver International Burlesque Festival (http://www.vanburlesquefest.com/) May 6-9, 2010. I have put together a plea for help on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=354528086756&ref=ts)  as well as on my website (http://katherinelashe.weebly.com/blog.html)  where people can donate money to get gift packages or they can come to any of my upcoming shows and purchase pictures, t-shirts or participate in my bake sale to help me get to Vancouver! I need to raise $700 for my plane ticket in order to be able to perform internationally for my first time!
Examples of work:
The attached photo was taken by Emmy Myers. Katherine Lashe did all her own hair and make-up, costume by Renea’le Roux.
YouTube link: www.youtube.com/user/retrofatale

Name: Wes Driscoll
Company Name: Rising Sun Guitar Lessons
Profession: Guitar Instructor & Lead Guitarist for The Bastard Suns
Location: Alpharetta and North Atlanta, GA
Contact info: www.myspace.com/risingsunguitar

 
Bio & Goals:
I’ve been playing guitar for almost 20 years. I have found that it is easier to teach and more encouraging for the student to learn the basics as well as some of their favorite songs at the same time! Thru this method the student will want to practice more, learn more, and of course enjoy their new found talent. Playing guitar is supposed to be fun, so why not make the lessons fun and work at the students pace not the teachers. Great for beginnners to intermediate players. Lessons are 30 or 45 minutes long, once a week, four times a month. My rates are very competitive to any music store or personal teacher’s prices and you can come to me or I can travel to you. For more info and prices contact me!
Why he rocks:
Not only can the man shred a guitar, but he can teach you how too! The basic idea around his business is learn to play instrument by having fun. He teaches you the basics while also teaching your favorite songs, and is a world of information for those looking to start their own band.