Singer-songwriter Pamela Machala

Singer-songwriter Pamela Machala honed her craft by appearing at open mic nights and showcases during her high school years in Urbana and her college years in Oberlin, OH. She now has a master's degree in piano performance and has returned to her home town, playing solo and with her band around Central Illinois. She'll celebrate the release of her new CD with a show in Champaign Thursday night. Pamela Machala and her band will join us live on today's edition of "Live and Local."