Today I had a gift indeed. Elitsa Todorova requested I be her friend on myspace. I checked out her site and was so impressed by what I found there.
She is a master percussionist and sings with the special qualities heard in the world famous Balkan Choirs that took the western world by storm several years ago.
Elitsa Todorova & Stoyan Yankulov performed this song, Water at the Eurovision Song Contest in 07.
This high energy act perform around the world, see her myspace page
It is in the traditional style of Bulgarian singing with phenomenal percussion
I have put a live performance version here
and an beautiful production Video here
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Davina Robinson: New Artist Feature Spotlight on Rockin Moms
Davina Robinson, a high powered and rockin' artist currently living in Japan is a feature on Rockin' Moms
Her award winning song, Making Love to Your Girlfried" is on the VIOLET FEMMES CD.
Rockin' Mom's say:
Davina's blistering, soul-flavored style of rock features gritty, creative lyrics delivered with powerful vocals saturated with emotion. This edgy combination has garnered accolades from the Billboard Song Contest, the VH-1 Song Of the Year Contest, the UK Songwriting Contest, and a nomination for "Best International Rock Song" from the Toronto Exclusive Online Music Awards.
Her music is also featured on Females on Fire Vol 3, another awesome collection of inspiring women aritsts.
Her award winning song, Making Love to Your Girlfried" is on the VIOLET FEMMES CD.
Rockin' Mom's say:
Davina's blistering, soul-flavored style of rock features gritty, creative lyrics delivered with powerful vocals saturated with emotion. This edgy combination has garnered accolades from the Billboard Song Contest, the VH-1 Song Of the Year Contest, the UK Songwriting Contest, and a nomination for "Best International Rock Song" from the Toronto Exclusive Online Music Awards.
Her music is also featured on Females on Fire Vol 3, another awesome collection of inspiring women aritsts.
Monday, January 21, 2008
Aural Heather Signed to RPW Records
Heather Haley and Roderick Shoolbraid are Aural Heather. RPW Records has just signed them to their label. Here is some information on Heather Haley, the......
P U N K P O E T P R I N C E S S
Vancouver, BC, Jan. 15, 2008 --Old School and
proud of it, Heather Haley and RPW Records are
gearing up for a spring release of her
groundbreaking AURAL HEATHER cd of spoken word
songs, 'Princess Nut.'
AURAL HEATHER is Heather Haley, Roderick
Shoolbraid and 'a sublime fusion of song and
spoken word.' Shoolbraid is a dazzling guitarist,
composer, sound designer and DJ. Haley is a
maverick; a poet, singer, author and media artist
often found pushing boundaries and always on the
vanguard. 'A Canadian national treasure,' Haley
started writing verse in high school influenced
by poets like bp Nichol, ee cummings and Susan
Musgrave.
Her life as a bona fide artist began on
the stage of the infamous Smilin' Buddha fronting
the all-girl band the Zellots. She was a member
of The 45s with Randy Rampage and Brad Kent of
DOA and the Avengers. Later she formed
HHZ-Heather Haley & the Zellots-praised by music
critic Craig Lee as one of "Ten Great LA Bands".
'Brawny and uncompromising', she long ago made a
commitment to honesty, feeling, craft and a sense
of the absurd. 'Supple and unusual', her work
asks all the questions a nice girl's not supposed
to ask.
Heather Haley is a gutsy and compelling
performer. She enjoyed a stint as an official BC
Transit busker and has appeared at the Vancouver
International Writers Festival, Crush Champagne
Lounge, the Lamplighter Pub, Rime, Thundering
Word, the Art Bar in Toronto, Words & Music in
Montreal, the Bowery Poetry Club in New York
City, Red Sky Poetry Theatre in Seattle,
Shakespeare & Sons in Prague, the Roar Lit Crawl
with Edmonton's Raving Poets band and on CBC and
Book Television. In 2004, she teamed up with
Roderick Shoolbraid to produce a series of live
shows and their first cd, Surfing Season. As
Haley returns to her roots, their sound has
evolved into the spoken word songs of AURAL
HEATHER. There is nothing precious or flowery
about the poetry on 'Princess Nut.' It rocks!
Praise for Surfing Season:
'Great job! An auspicious disc. One of the best
albums of its kind.' -Kurt Heintz, e-poets
'Beautiful. A credit to the genre.'-Ian Ferrier, Wired on Words
'Important work.'-Poseybeat
Further information on AURAL HEATHER and Heather
Haley is available through her website,
http://www.heatherhaley.com as well as four
tracks from 'Princess Nut'
Also visit http://www.myspace.com/rpwrecords
HERE IS AURAL HEATHER"S VIDEO POEM "PURPLE LIPSTICK"
P U N K P O E T P R I N C E S S
Vancouver, BC, Jan. 15, 2008 --Old School and
proud of it, Heather Haley and RPW Records are
gearing up for a spring release of her
groundbreaking AURAL HEATHER cd of spoken word
songs, 'Princess Nut.'
AURAL HEATHER is Heather Haley, Roderick
Shoolbraid and 'a sublime fusion of song and
spoken word.' Shoolbraid is a dazzling guitarist,
composer, sound designer and DJ. Haley is a
maverick; a poet, singer, author and media artist
often found pushing boundaries and always on the
vanguard. 'A Canadian national treasure,' Haley
started writing verse in high school influenced
by poets like bp Nichol, ee cummings and Susan
Musgrave.
Her life as a bona fide artist began on
the stage of the infamous Smilin' Buddha fronting
the all-girl band the Zellots. She was a member
of The 45s with Randy Rampage and Brad Kent of
DOA and the Avengers. Later she formed
HHZ-Heather Haley & the Zellots-praised by music
critic Craig Lee as one of "Ten Great LA Bands".
'Brawny and uncompromising', she long ago made a
commitment to honesty, feeling, craft and a sense
of the absurd. 'Supple and unusual', her work
asks all the questions a nice girl's not supposed
to ask.
Heather Haley is a gutsy and compelling
performer. She enjoyed a stint as an official BC
Transit busker and has appeared at the Vancouver
International Writers Festival, Crush Champagne
Lounge, the Lamplighter Pub, Rime, Thundering
Word, the Art Bar in Toronto, Words & Music in
Montreal, the Bowery Poetry Club in New York
City, Red Sky Poetry Theatre in Seattle,
Shakespeare & Sons in Prague, the Roar Lit Crawl
with Edmonton's Raving Poets band and on CBC and
Book Television. In 2004, she teamed up with
Roderick Shoolbraid to produce a series of live
shows and their first cd, Surfing Season. As
Haley returns to her roots, their sound has
evolved into the spoken word songs of AURAL
HEATHER. There is nothing precious or flowery
about the poetry on 'Princess Nut.' It rocks!
Praise for Surfing Season:
'Great job! An auspicious disc. One of the best
albums of its kind.' -Kurt Heintz, e-poets
'Beautiful. A credit to the genre.'-Ian Ferrier, Wired on Words
'Important work.'-Poseybeat
Further information on AURAL HEATHER and Heather
Haley is available through her website,
http://www.heatherhaley.com as well as four
tracks from 'Princess Nut'
Also visit http://www.myspace.com/rpwrecords
HERE IS AURAL HEATHER"S VIDEO POEM "PURPLE LIPSTICK"
Saturday, January 19, 2008
Beth Southwell and Emma Ninel at the Van East Cultch
Emma and Gustaf cast a magical spell and so it is great to have video of their performance at the show.
I would love to get some comments and feedback on the songs and performances.
Beth Southwell performed with her band for the first time on this memorable night in November. Here is a video from and audience member that was kindly posted on YouTube. It is Let It Go, enjoy.
☼ Barbra Streisand - Lessons To Be Learned
Many Years ago Louise Hay came into my life. Her book You Can Heal Your Life transformed my thinking and I just found this beautiful collection of her thoughts. I had to post it for everyone to share.
Monday, January 7, 2008
Video of Beth Southwell's Concert at the Vancouver East Cultural Centre
I just heard of new video up on youtube of Beth Southwell's concert at the Vancouver East Cultural Centre last November. This particular video is "THE PAGE."
Beth is joined on stage by Elise Bouer on violin, Wayne Adams on drums, Jesse Waldman on guitar and Bahiyyih on back up vocals.
More video of Beth at the Cutch can be seen if you just search for Beth Southwell on youtube.com or visit my station RPW Music's station on YouTube where I have added these movies in my favourites section.
Beth is joined on stage by Elise Bouer on violin, Wayne Adams on drums, Jesse Waldman on guitar and Bahiyyih on back up vocals.
More video of Beth at the Cutch can be seen if you just search for Beth Southwell on youtube.com or visit my station RPW Music's station on YouTube where I have added these movies in my favourites section.
Friday, January 4, 2008
Happy New Year, new music and Future Plans for RPW
Happy New Year to all my visitors and readers. Please tell others about the VIOLET FEMMES MUSIC BLOG. It is the place to discover amazing songs and artists, new music and old.
The Violet Femmes CD is now available for purchase at CD Baby. This is a great way to start the new year. To check it out Click Here You can hear samples of all the tracks before you decide to buy.
You can also find the songs from Violet Femmes for sale as digital downloads on iTunes and Rhapsody and many other websites selling digital music. This gives you the option of buying individual songs, so you can just chosse songs that are your favourites.
As I was investigating the CD Baby site I found this amazing young woman from Scotland called Iona Leigh. She grew up in the spirtual community of Findhorn in North East Scotland, a place many friends of mine have visited, and I have yet to experience.
Anyway I thought I would add her video to my blog for your enjoyment, it is my goal to bring great talent to notice and I hope I can continue to do this as 2008 progresses.
It is exciting to be beginning a New Year and visualizing all the dreams and goals for a new future.
I am excited to be building RPW Records, expanding the roster by signing The Little Brother Band and spoken word artist, Heather Haley .
This will be an exceptional year I am sure.
The Violet Femmes CD is now available for purchase at CD Baby. This is a great way to start the new year. To check it out Click Here You can hear samples of all the tracks before you decide to buy.
You can also find the songs from Violet Femmes for sale as digital downloads on iTunes and Rhapsody and many other websites selling digital music. This gives you the option of buying individual songs, so you can just chosse songs that are your favourites.
As I was investigating the CD Baby site I found this amazing young woman from Scotland called Iona Leigh. She grew up in the spirtual community of Findhorn in North East Scotland, a place many friends of mine have visited, and I have yet to experience.
Anyway I thought I would add her video to my blog for your enjoyment, it is my goal to bring great talent to notice and I hope I can continue to do this as 2008 progresses.
It is exciting to be beginning a New Year and visualizing all the dreams and goals for a new future.
I am excited to be building RPW Records, expanding the roster by signing The Little Brother Band and spoken word artist, Heather Haley .
This will be an exceptional year I am sure.
Happy New Year to all my visitors and readers. Please tell others about the VIOLET FEMMES MUSIC BLOG. It is the place to discover amazing songs and artists, new music and old.
The Violet Femmes CD is now available for purchase at CD Baby. This is a great way to start the new year. To check it out Click Here You can hear samples of all the tracks before you decide to buy.
You can also find the songs from Violet Femmes for sale as digital downloads on iTunes and Rhapsody and many other websites selling digital music. This give the option of buying individual songs that are your favourites.
As I was investigating the CD Baby site I found this amazing young woman from Scotland called Iona Leigh. She grew up in the spirtual community of Findhorn in North East Scotland, a place many friends of mine have visited, and I have yet to experience.
Anyway I thought I would add her video to my blog for your enjoyment, it is my goal to bring great talent to notice and I hope I can continue to do this as 2008 progresses.
It is exciting to be beginning a New Year and visualizing all the dreams and goals for a new future.
I am excited to be building RPW Records, expanding the roster by signing The Little Brother Band and spoken word artist, Heather Haley .
This will be an exceptional year I am sure.
The Violet Femmes CD is now available for purchase at CD Baby. This is a great way to start the new year. To check it out Click Here You can hear samples of all the tracks before you decide to buy.
You can also find the songs from Violet Femmes for sale as digital downloads on iTunes and Rhapsody and many other websites selling digital music. This give the option of buying individual songs that are your favourites.
As I was investigating the CD Baby site I found this amazing young woman from Scotland called Iona Leigh. She grew up in the spirtual community of Findhorn in North East Scotland, a place many friends of mine have visited, and I have yet to experience.
Anyway I thought I would add her video to my blog for your enjoyment, it is my goal to bring great talent to notice and I hope I can continue to do this as 2008 progresses.
It is exciting to be beginning a New Year and visualizing all the dreams and goals for a new future.
I am excited to be building RPW Records, expanding the roster by signing The Little Brother Band and spoken word artist, Heather Haley .
This will be an exceptional year I am sure.
Wednesday, January 2, 2008
Familia to play The Roxy
FAMILIA are a great band from Maple Ridge BC and they are emerging as a force to be reckoned with on the local indie scene.
They have a show coming up on Tueday, Jan. 29th 2008 at the Roxy in Vancouver, B.C.
Here is a video of Familia in action
Here is what their mySpace has to say about them.
FAMILIA (latin for family) was conceived in December 2004 when Tamara Umlah (lead vocals) was asked to join brother Cody Hiles (drums, vocals), DJ Abell (bass, vocals), and Bronson Izzard (guitar, afro pick) in a band originally called Cherry Acts, but later changed to FAMILIA.
Mer's vocal prowess took the already ambitious trio to new heights. Winning a fan voted Battle of the Bands for their first ever show, the group set their eyes on the west coast cultural Mecca: Vancouver. From the East side Waldorf to the West side Mesa Luna to the downtown Buffalo Club, FAMILIA left fans craving more of their funky combination of stirring sounds.
Their sound is birthed by a childhood raised on their parents stacks of classic vinyl (Beatles, Zepplin, Stones) married to modern indie styles (Arcade Fire, Belle and Sebastian) toped off with vocals from a an R & B and soul influence. The result is one that holds up under scrutiny of the closest critics to the carefree dance floor enthusiast leaving out no one in between!
Under constant demand from fans for something to listen to at home, FAMILIA set it's sights on recording. A chance encounter with VOGVILLE STUDIO owner and major label producer/engineer JONATHAN FLUEVOG led to a 3 song project released as FAMILIA's first CD in February 07'. Tracked at the WAREHOUSE STUDIO with additional tracking and mixing at VOGVILLE STUDIO, FAMILIA was finally represented on record to the fullest of their musical abilities.
In the summer of '06 FAMILIA traveled to Thailand where they volunteered in several orphanages. The money needed for the trip was raised primarily by a concert series they put on in Maple Ridge, BC, featuring local and out of town bands.
Currently FAMILIA is in the studio recording what will become their debut full length album hoped to be released early '08. " Since the release of our three song demo in February we have realized how much hard work it takes to make a career in music," says Umlah. "Between writing, rehearsing and recording, we're trying to find time to be a world- class live act. We're trying to write music that we are fully pleased with and at the same time won't limit the audience of people that we're trying to relate to. "We want to be heard by as many people as possible to give everyone a chance to make up their mind about FAMILIA." FAMILIA continue to play shows across the Greater Vancouver area and plan to begin touring once they have released their album. They are also devoted to developing a musical scene in their hometown Maple Ridge, BC.
They have a show coming up on Tueday, Jan. 29th 2008 at the Roxy in Vancouver, B.C.
Here is a video of Familia in action
Here is what their mySpace has to say about them.
FAMILIA (latin for family) was conceived in December 2004 when Tamara Umlah (lead vocals) was asked to join brother Cody Hiles (drums, vocals), DJ Abell (bass, vocals), and Bronson Izzard (guitar, afro pick) in a band originally called Cherry Acts, but later changed to FAMILIA.
Mer's vocal prowess took the already ambitious trio to new heights. Winning a fan voted Battle of the Bands for their first ever show, the group set their eyes on the west coast cultural Mecca: Vancouver. From the East side Waldorf to the West side Mesa Luna to the downtown Buffalo Club, FAMILIA left fans craving more of their funky combination of stirring sounds.
Their sound is birthed by a childhood raised on their parents stacks of classic vinyl (Beatles, Zepplin, Stones) married to modern indie styles (Arcade Fire, Belle and Sebastian) toped off with vocals from a an R & B and soul influence. The result is one that holds up under scrutiny of the closest critics to the carefree dance floor enthusiast leaving out no one in between!
Under constant demand from fans for something to listen to at home, FAMILIA set it's sights on recording. A chance encounter with VOGVILLE STUDIO owner and major label producer/engineer JONATHAN FLUEVOG led to a 3 song project released as FAMILIA's first CD in February 07'. Tracked at the WAREHOUSE STUDIO with additional tracking and mixing at VOGVILLE STUDIO, FAMILIA was finally represented on record to the fullest of their musical abilities.
In the summer of '06 FAMILIA traveled to Thailand where they volunteered in several orphanages. The money needed for the trip was raised primarily by a concert series they put on in Maple Ridge, BC, featuring local and out of town bands.
Currently FAMILIA is in the studio recording what will become their debut full length album hoped to be released early '08. " Since the release of our three song demo in February we have realized how much hard work it takes to make a career in music," says Umlah. "Between writing, rehearsing and recording, we're trying to find time to be a world- class live act. We're trying to write music that we are fully pleased with and at the same time won't limit the audience of people that we're trying to relate to. "We want to be heard by as many people as possible to give everyone a chance to make up their mind about FAMILIA." FAMILIA continue to play shows across the Greater Vancouver area and plan to begin touring once they have released their album. They are also devoted to developing a musical scene in their hometown Maple Ridge, BC.
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