The New Look Violet Femmes

I hope you like the new look to the blog. I changed the background and tweaked the layout so there are navigation bars on both sides.  I have been exploring women in music from various genres and also from the past as well as the present.
I think this adds interest to the blog, as one never knows who will show up next.
I have also mad it it a policy to include up and coming artists as well as well known ones to mix things up.
Please leave your comments below to let me know what you think of the new look.

There are also some share buttons under each post and you can share to your facebook or your twitter to let your friends and followers enjoy the great music.

If you are an artist or know of someone you would like featuring here on Violet Femmes please do not hesitate to contact me.

Pauline Kyllonen, new Violet Femme for Volume 2

One of the first artists chosen for the upcoming Violet Femmes Volume 2 Compilation CD is Pauline Kyllonen.

Pauline's CD was #1 on the (The X) CFBX 92.5FM - Kamloops, BC - Top 30 Charts For the Week Ending: Tuesday, September 2, 2008. They currently have 3 songs in rotation: Unlucky, Rainbow Cafe and Wasn't Thinking About You.
You can check out the charts here: http://www.earshot-online.com/charts/cfbx.cfm and if you want to tune into the station, please click here.
These 3 songs are also being played on Villeradio Network - Lousiville, Kentucky and...all 3 are in the Top 10 Requested Songs. You can check out Villeradio here.

Here is video of her song Unlucky, which the song selected for Violet Femmes Vol 2


You can learn more about Pauline at her websites.
http://www.reverbnation.com/paulinekyllonen
http://www.myspace.com/paulinekyllonen

Amie Street: A great place to listen to music.

If you are looking for some great new music you should head over to Amie Street.
I have found lots of special songs there, some of which you can download for free. As the songs gain in popularity the cost of the download increases.
I uploaded the Violet Femmes Compilation CD a week ago and it can be downloaded for approx $2.54, what a deal for a CD featuring 18 unique artists. You can recommend songs and make comments as well.

Today I was inspired and uploaded Two Tall Women's CDs
and Revealing Graces CD.

It is amazing how quickly the plays rack up, especially when they are free. It is so nice to read the recommentations and comments added by the Amie St. visitors.

I noticed that Emma Ninel has her CD upstairsinsidebeyond. up now.

So music lovers, head on over and hear some wonderful music, from unknown as well as some well known artists.

Beth Southwell, Elise and I on COOP Radio

Last night, Sunday, Nov. 25th, Beth, Elise and I appeared alongside host Jeannie Mark on The Women's Storytelling Show on CFRO 102.7 fm, Vancouver's Coop Radio.
We were telling the story of the evolution of Violet Femmes. Beth sang her heart out live in the studio, as Elise provided her gentle violin fills and solos. The two elements made for a marvellous mix in the small studio setting.
Jeannie featured several tracks from the Violet Femmes Compilation CD. We heard from Edmonton's trio, Asani, groovetronic Ellee Ven, Denmark's enigmatic Emma Ninel and Florida's healing angel, Krishna Rose.
I would like to thank Jeannie and sound tech Padma for their generous hospitality and the opportunity to share all the exciting news of the upcoming showcases featuring artists from the Violet Femmes Compilation CD. It is great to speak with others as enthusiastic about the talent on the CD as I am.
We are looking forward to our rock/pop artists coming to Vancouver to perform at the Red Room on Richards St in February and March of 2008. Adriana Lorenzi from Venezuela is confirmed for March 15th. You can see her video at www.violetfemmes.ca/Home

Emma Ninel and Beth Southwell

We had a magical evening of music on Wed, Nov 21st. We gathered at the Vancouver East Cultural Centre to hear the first of the Violet Femmes showcase concerts.
Emma Ninel travelled from Denmark with the amazing Gustaf L, lapsteel player extraordinaire.
Beth Southwell literally lives around the corner from the Cultch, so it was a short journey to the stage for the first set of the night. Beth had her new band with her and they shone brightly for this, their first performance together. Elise on violin, Wayne on drums and Bahiyyih singing angelic back up vocals made a sweet addition to Beth's well crafted songs. Jesse Waldman joined them on guitar for the last three songs, adding punch and charisma.
Beth sang with total commitment and moved the audience with her unique song styling, phrasing and emotional depth.
Emma took her audience into the silence, as she requested no applause for the first part of her set. Emma played the VECC's grand piano and it seemed a waterfall of sound was cascading, surrounding the audience, a sensation that rose and fell with her soulful, healing vocals. Emma heals the soul with her simple, haunting melodies.
It was Emma's birthday, so we finished off the evening with a beautiful birthday cake, candles and all. After blowing out her candles, Emma treated us to an acapella version of 'One Little Spark."
The audience exited to the foyer where cake was enjoyed by one and all.