Linda (Brace) Logue grew up around the Chicago, IL area and moved to South Florida in 1989. She has always been a huge music fan since a very young age and recalls her family used to gather around the record player and sing all the time and all kinds of music, including: Michael Jackson, Lionel Richie, Barbara Streisand, Captain & Tennille, BeeGee's, and many more... When she wasn't singing wtih the family, she was acting out homemade comedy skits promoting fake commercials and imitating other people. She really loved imitating the dance moves and artists she watched on MTV, though. Linda practically grew roots into the living room floor watching MTV every possible moment she could. When she couldn't watch MTV, she had her radio with her. You just couldn't keep her away from her music and music videos. For Linda, it wasn't a life without music.

Somewhere in 1994, a very close friend of Linda's was driving in a car with her and Linda was softly singing with the radio. Her friend, Cassandra, said, "was that just you singing?" Linda replied (thinking she was going to make fun of her or something), "yeah, why?" Cassandra replied (seriously), "you are fantastic and I want to be your manager when you make it!" "That was when it became a little less frightening to sing a little in front of a few select others," Linda says. In 1995, Linda let everyone know she could sing solo when her father took her to a local bar and bet her $20 that she would not sing in front of a bar loaded with people for a holiday party. Twenty Bucks Richer, she took that microphone and sang Whitney Houston's "Saving All My Love For You;" and after 10 minutes of clapping, cheering & screaming, she knew that singing would be a way of life. 

As a child, Linda played the trumpet in the school band and competed with comedy acts in the school talent shows. As a young adult, Linda tried to gain singing experience and stage presence by entering singing competitions and such whenever she could. She won many prizes and titles. In 1997, Linda graduated from a Vocal Training class at Bair Community College and then began vocal training along with keyboard lessons from Josh Noland at the Josh Noland Studios in Pompano, FL. In the studio, Linda was asked to do voice-over work and lead vocals for a couple of professional demos. 

Linda joined the FCMA (Florida Country Music Association) in 1998 and competed in the Annual Showcases. She won many awards; but she would say that she is MOST Proud of the “Entertainer of the Year.” Linda has been written up in numerous newspaper articles, been on a USA live broadcast singing competition over seas, and has done numerous voice-over work including a guest appearance for a remake of the cartoon, “The Little Mermaid,” a country-western version. During the 1998 FCMA Showcase rehearsals, Linda met Michael Logue and the two began seeing each other and writing music their own original together. Linda and Michael were asked to join a local band, named "Rocking Horse," where they played country and rock music for private parties over the next year around South Florida. By December 1999, Linda and Michael moved up to the Ocala/Leesburg area where they started up a new rock band, named "Missing Link" which quickly changed to the name, “Misstaken," and began to play shows containing the cover songs everyone knows & loves as well as their original songs. 

Linda managed Misstaken most of the early years; and Linda is in charge of promotional end and most of the toys and "goodies" that you see and may purchase while on our tour. You may view Misstaken's past experience on the Tour Dates page under "Past Show Dates." 

Linda is lively and very versatile; she can adjust to any type of music or environment. She brings such feeling and emotion to each song that you can hardly miss a note. She really does sing straight from the heart and YOU CAN FEEL IT! Linda states, “I try to make everyone feel as if the song was meant for them.” She adds, “If it weren’t for Michael, I wouldn’t be where I am now in my vocal and harmony abilities, and in my life!” 

Linda has always loved being in front of an audience and a video camera, and she grew up imitating music videos, comedy movies, comedians and commercials. Therefore, she loves to add tons of laughs into the show, whether it be improv or pulling a few toys from her bag of goodies and acting silly. There's just no standing still while she's in the room. It is Linda’s humorous personality that helps make the unique entertainment of Misstaken; and her versatile ability and vocal range help to make the unique sound of Misstaken.

Professional Experience & Awards, Newspaper Articles, Voice-Overs & TV

Professional Experience & Awards

• 2003, “1st Runner-up" in the Colgate Country Showdown in Daytona Beach, FL
• December 2001 & 2002, Misstaken Band played at Annual Holiday Business Party in Dunnellon, FL
• December 2000, solo show at 5th Annual Holiday Business Party in Dunnellon, FL
• 2000 won 1st runner up in a singing contest at Charlie Horse in Ocala, FL
• 1999, "1st Runner-Up Vocal Duo of the Year” FCMA Florida State Showcase, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• 1999, "Vocal Duo of the Year" FCMA Broward County Showcase, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• 1999, "Adult Female Vocalist of the Year 1st Runner-up” FCMA Showcase, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• 1998, “Entertainer of the Year” FCMA Broward County Showcase, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• 1998, "Adult Female Vocalist of the Year 1st Runner-up" FCMA Broward County Showcase, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• 1998, "Vocal Duo of the Year" FCMA Broward County Showcase, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• 1998, "Vocal Duo of the Year 1st Runner-up" FCMA Florida State Showcase, FL
• Fall of 1998, asked to be a guest appearance for Ms. Judi Sweet’s solo act at the 84 Lounge in Davie, FL
• April 1998, asked to be solo entertainment for a “Change of Command” ceremony for the U.S. Coast Guard in St. Petersburg, FL
• March 1998, guest appearance in a local remake of the cartoon “The Little Mermaid” in Pompano, FL
• February 1998, entertained for the South Florida TrailRiders Association Campout in Ft. Pierce, FL
• January 1998, asked to be the opening act for the “Ronnie Davis Review” Show at Sirone’s Night Club in Pompano, FL
• Spring of 1998, asked to sing with Josh Noland in his Gospel Concert in Ft. Lauderdale, FL
• December 1996, 1997, 1998 & 1999, asked to perform at Annual Holiday Business Party in Davie, FL
• 1996, 1997 & 1998, Started making guest appearances for a local professional singer, Ms. Dusty Lynn, for a private & business parties, FL

Newspaper Articles

• August 21, 1998 - Around Town newspaper - "The ENTERTAINER of the YEAR" at the FCMA Showcase Competition.
• August 1999 Issue - FCMA Broward County Chapter 'The Monitor' newsletter
• August 20-September 2, 1999 - Around Town newspaper
• September/October 1999 Issue - Florida Country Music News newsletter
• October 15-28, 1999 - Around Town newspaper - "Broward Country Music Performers Take Home State Awards" at the FCMA Showcase
• November 1999 Issue - Country Grapevine newspaper - "FCMA State Showcase"

Voice-Overs

• March 1998, Linda was asked to be a guest appearance doing voice-over work for a country-western remake of the cartoon, "The Little Mermaid" at the Josh Noland Music Studios in Pompano, Florida.
• 1998, Linda was asked to sing the lead vocals for a demo song, "Yesterday's Lovin' Won't Do," being submitted directly to Ms. Dolly Parton from the Josh Noland Music Studios, Pompano, Florida.
• 1997, Linda was asked to record/sing lead and harmony on a demo album for Mr. Oscar Heiss at the Josh Noland Music Studios, Pompano, Florida.
• 1995-96, Linda was asked to do voice-over work for pre-recorded, on-hold business specials and business answering machines.

Television

• 2004 Lakeland, Polk County Fair Karaoke Competition aired overseas as a "USA Live Broadcast Competition."  

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Fun Facts

Years Singing: 14 Years
Birthday: January 1st
Birthplace: Chicago, IL
Nickname: Lin and "Angel"
Influences: Michael Jackson, Pat Benatar, Ann Wilson (of Heart), Sabastian Bach (of Skid Row), Steve Perry (of Journey), Martina McBride, Celine Dion, Steve Tyler (of Aerosmith), Whitney Houston, Amy Lee (of Evanescence), Jennifer Nettles (of Sugarland) & many More.
Favorite Bands: Eagles, Van Halen, Heart, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Sugarland & Many More...
Hobbies: writing and working on my self-help book, "Voices of Happiness," Graphic Art, Singing, playing bass, acting silly and goofing off, Fishing & Sports, Psychic/Metaphysical/Intuition, walking, spending time in nature, taking care of and playing with children, and giving a positive influence to children as well as adults.
Favorite TV Shows:  --> Music Videos, Star Trek Enterprise, Star Trek, Stargate SG1, Stargate Atlantis, King of Queens, SpongeBob Squarepants, Scooby Doo, Tom & Jerry, Charmed, all Smallville and many more!!! 
Favorite Movies:  --> COMEDIES - starring Jim Carrey, Mel Brooks, Richard Prior, Bill Murray, Eddie Murphy, Steve Martin, Will Farrel, Chris Farley, and many more.. I like the movies: Airplane, Night at the Roxbury, Blazing Saddles, Nutty Professor, GalaxyQuest, etc...
--> I also love SciFi movies, such as: Back to the Future, Stargate SG1 Ark of Truth, all Star Trek movies, Yes Man, Liar Liar, Ace Vantura, and many more...
--> and also LOVE movies like: Celestine Prophecy, Peaceful Warrior, What Dreams May Come, Pay It Forward, & Sixth Sense
Favorite Song(s) to sing: Skin of Lies - Misstaken, Sleepless - Misstaken, Me & Bobby McGee - Janis Joplin, Yankee Rose - David Lee Roth, 18 & Life & I Remember You - Skid Row, Maybe He'll Notice Her Now - Mindy McCready, Where Would You Be - Martina McBride, Want To - Sugarland, Unchained Melody - LeAnn Rimes, and several more...
Favorite Equipment: Shure Mic., with half reverb and a slight delay
Most Memorable Stage Performance: so far...on stage at Silver Springs Theme Park, but I also had tons of fun at the St. Pete Pier, the Miami Speedway, and the Lake County Fair.

If you would like to hear Linda's live recording of her messing around singing solo at home, click on one of the songs below to hear the imperfect, untouched versions of other types of music (country, etc).  It might need to be downloaded to your computer and played with your MP3 Player (Windows Media Player or Real Player).

Maybe He'll Notice Her Now - sung by Linda

Take It Back - sung by Linda

MEDLEY (several songs) - sung by Linda

Reunited - sung by Linda

A Dozen Red Roses - sung by Linda

A few words in memory of Michael Jackson...
Michael inspired me to sing and dance when I was just a kid. Michael is one of the main reasons I am a singer & entertainer today! I wanted to one day meet him and sing with him, and cannot believe that I will not get that chance now! Michael's passion for spending time with children, I believe, is the same as mine, only his was misunderstood. Children are so innocent and wonderful, and children don't have the capability to pass judgment and make assumptions... all they want to do is use their imagination, play, smile, and have fun. That's what adults are missing in the world today - they need to play, smile, and use their imagination - just go into another plain of existence in their mind for a while. My motto has become, "Rock Hard, but Play HARDER!" because I make it a point to play like children do whenever I perform... I sing, I dance, and I play, and it's magical. It's even more magical when I am in front of children because they inspire me to be the best influence I can be and to whip out a little magical imagination for them. But, Michael Jackson... Michael Jackson inspired me to be a great influence to all who look up to me. Michael inspired me to help people wherever and whenever I can, to smile all the time - no matter what's going on in your life, and to become the free spirit and non-judgmental minded person that I have become. I always say, "people are people, and I love all people, no matter who they are, what their religion, no matter what race; and no matter if they are the President of the United States or the Janitor in the restroom... people are all the same to me and I will treat them all the same." Thank you, Michael for all your wonderful memories, your influence, and your inspiration... I am sorry that you endured so much negativity, but I am more thankful than ever that you kept pushing on and let no one stop you nor stand in your way of what you were meant to become! You will always remain in all of our hearts and remembered as one of the Greatest People, Greatest Singers, and Greatest Performers in the whole world! Remember, SMILE... you can make any situation a little bit better if you just smile!