Every musician dreams of captivating an audience. For long-time Seattle resident Gayle Cloud, that dream played out on the stages of Paris and New York.

Now, after the eight years she spent performing abroad, Cloud has returned home to showcase her singing and song-writing talents. Her new world music includes world, euro, jazz and pop influences.

These days, Cloud can be found performing at several Bellevue-based venues such as Vertigo Lounge and Grill and the Twisted Cork 0/8 Seafood Grill.

I was stunned when I came back to Bellevue after being gone for eight years, she said. Its an amazing metropolis. Bellevue is becoming a very happening place. It use to be so sleepy.

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