Tune Tales
By Lilledeshan Bose
lbose@mkeonline.com
Posted: June 5, 2008

Spring has brought forth a plethora of new CDs from local talent -- punk bands, folk singers, revered rock 'n' rollers. MKE asked six musicians about how they gave birth to the songs in their new albums.

The artist Blonde on Blonde
The album "Folk N' Soul"
The song "Three Bullets"
Listen: http://www.myspace.com/blondeonblondemusic

"Three Bullets" was written by Chrissy Dzioba (left) apart from Jess Hrobar, the other half of Blonde on Blonde. Told from the eyes of a domestic abuser, "Three Bullets" is the story of a firefighter unhappy with his family life.

"In the song, he comes home from a bar with a gun with three bullets to kill his wife and two children," Dzioba said. "In the third verse, the cops come and knock down the door. They catch him in time, and then he goes to jail."

Dzioba has a personal connection with the story. "It's the song I'm really most proud of because it's not your typical chick rock song of 'I was in love and my heart was broken.' I try not to write too much about (love), even though I do because I get distracted!" she said, laughing.

Dzioba tries to fight domestic abuse via music. She's organizing an August event at Linnemann's called "Not Afraid," titled after her song about an emotionally abusive relationship. The duo also played at Walk a Mile in Her Shoes, "where guys collect pledges and walk in high heels." The proceeds go to the Sojourner Truth House, a domestic violence shelter.

"Chrissy writes songs that one would expect to come from someone who's lived a lifetime and is now back to share her stories with us". -Jeff Peterson, Smooth Jazz WJZI NOTE: Listen to tracks from Chrissy's album on Jeff Peterson's local show on Smooth Jazz WJZI from 6-8 AM Saturday mornings. Tune in August 31 for a live interview with Chrissy during this broadcast.

"The Pewaukee native has turned many heads both in the Lake Country and the Racine/Kenosha areas as a talented singer-songwriter."
- the Lake Country Reporter Newspaper

" Dzioba Brings College Music From The Heart." 
-Carthage College Current Newspaper

"Pick of the Week" "Far From Dreaming-an eclectic mix of folk rock songs.""And the band Dzioba assembled for her newest release reads like the who's who list of musicians." 
- the Waukesha Freeman 

" A wounderful young talented mix of a Jewel and a Sheryl Crow."
 - firefly recordings 

"Chrissy is the new Joni Mitchell!"
- The Coffee House

" Wow! A wonderful musical talent on both piano & guitar, with a most wondrous voice." - Pier 347

"Chrissy's sexy voice propels her heartfelt lyrics to new levels, transporting listeners into the sweet world her songs create. Beautiful songs from a beautiful heart." 
- Adam Stewart 

"Clearly, with so many years in her future, and so many accomplishments already, Dzioba can only go up from here." 
- Carthage College Current

"Chrissy, a songwriter with a lighter touch, is blessed with an unusually beautiful voice." 
- The Coffee House

"This one has a beautiful voice." 
- Peter Mulvey

"Catch A Rising Star!" - " College musician at home on stage." 
- Lake Country Reporter Newspaper