Pamela Benton at the Pend d’Oreille Winery

Pamela Benton is dynamic, versatile and one of the finest soloists originating from the San Francisco Bay Area.  She now resides in beautiful Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.  She is a singer/songwriter, producer, recording engineer and multi-talented instrumentalist.

Pamela sings and plays live on both the electric violin and lead guitar.  Her first CD, Living by the Lake, is an all-original, all-instrumental CD that has “smooth and easy” instrumentals.  It has been described as relaxing and easy on the ears. Categories are Smooth Jazz/Light Jazz, Indie Folk Rock and New Age.  The main solo instruments are electric violin, acoustic, or electric guitar.  Her second CD is Give Me Wings, featuring more Indie Folk Rock and Smooth Jazz songs that showcase Pamela’s vocals.

Pamela’s violin is an extension of her soul.   She delights audiences wherever she performs, whether singing, playing the violin or guitar.  The music from her first CD is inspired by the gentle serenity of Lake Coeur d’Alene and the beauty that surrounds it.  This is truly beautiful music!

Pamela was classically trained on the violin and studied classical piano, which she uses to record keyboard sequenced arrangements.  She has performed in more than 10 western states.  For more than 10 years, she delighted audiences at the Coeur d’Alene Resort.

Pamela performs on five instruments including electric violin, acoustic violin (for classical projects), guitar lead, rhythm, slide, and finger picking; and mandolin.  As well, she teaches violin, mandolin, and guitar