Checking my email today there was a newsletter from Music BC. I decided to click on a link to the video for the song Completely, by Selina Koop and the Blank. Am I ever happy I did. What a stunningly gorgeous video to subtly complement the music that is, Completely.
Friday, July 26, 2013
Thursday, July 18, 2013
Rena Jones, "The Diva of the Ambient Cello"
I love getting updates from artists whose email lists I have signed up for.
It is even better when I follow a link and I get to hear brand new music that is fresh and beautiful. This is why I do what I do. The excitement of hearing new music never dies.
I got such a newsletter from Rena Jones.
“Multi-instrumentalist and sound engineer Rena Jones is a force to be reckoned with. At age 30, she boasts more than 30 collaborative albums, 3 full length solo albums, 20 years of classical violin study, and 12 years of cello—and she is considered one of the leading women in audio engineering today.” -- Strings Magazine
Her video "Echoes" ft Ilya Goldberg won my heart.
It is off her new CD of the same name, Echoes.
I got this information from her website:
“Echoes” is the fifth full-length album from seasoned producer Rena Jones…
Unlike Rena’s previous releases, Rena has chosen a new path to make a truly collaborative and live studio album while still holding true to her unique take on down-tempo music.
Pulling from her years of experience as a session musician, Rena decided to work with many long time collaborators as well as world renowned artists Sophie Barker on vocals (Zero 7 and Groove Armada), Matt Robertson on modular synth (Bjork, Lamb, Bat for Lashes), Earl Harvin on drums (Seal, Air) Laura Scarborough on grand piano (Quixotic Fusion), a live woodwind section and solo violinist Ilya Goldberg (Emancipator) to name a few.
She has several wonderful shows this year. Rena will be taking the album out on the road with a live drummer and mutli-instrumentalist Laura Scarborough on electric vibes, accordian and more.Here is what she has planned so far!
"It may be ambient but unlike much of the downtempo music around it’s certainly not background music" — Total Music Magazine
"The Diva of Ambient Cello" — John Diliberto , NPR
"Literally one of the best experimental artists currently making tracks. " — Women's Radio Brian Ball, Digital Bliss - Compilation review
It is even better when I follow a link and I get to hear brand new music that is fresh and beautiful. This is why I do what I do. The excitement of hearing new music never dies.
I got such a newsletter from Rena Jones.
“Multi-instrumentalist and sound engineer Rena Jones is a force to be reckoned with. At age 30, she boasts more than 30 collaborative albums, 3 full length solo albums, 20 years of classical violin study, and 12 years of cello—and she is considered one of the leading women in audio engineering today.” -- Strings Magazine
Her video "Echoes" ft Ilya Goldberg won my heart.
It is off her new CD of the same name, Echoes.
I got this information from her website:
“Echoes” is the fifth full-length album from seasoned producer Rena Jones…
Unlike Rena’s previous releases, Rena has chosen a new path to make a truly collaborative and live studio album while still holding true to her unique take on down-tempo music.
Pulling from her years of experience as a session musician, Rena decided to work with many long time collaborators as well as world renowned artists Sophie Barker on vocals (Zero 7 and Groove Armada), Matt Robertson on modular synth (Bjork, Lamb, Bat for Lashes), Earl Harvin on drums (Seal, Air) Laura Scarborough on grand piano (Quixotic Fusion), a live woodwind section and solo violinist Ilya Goldberg (Emancipator) to name a few.
She has several wonderful shows this year. Rena will be taking the album out on the road with a live drummer and mutli-instrumentalist Laura Scarborough on electric vibes, accordian and more.Here is what she has planned so far!
Sun Jul 28 2013
7:00p
7:00p
Beloved Music Festival
Tidewater Falls, OR
Tidewater Falls, OR
Sun Aug 11 2013
4:00a
4:00a
Show Box
Seattle, OR
Seattle, OR
Wed Sep 25 2013
10:00p
10:00p
Art Outside
Rockdale, TX
Rockdale, TX
Sat Oct 19 2013
8:00p
8:00p
"It may be ambient but unlike much of the downtempo music around it’s certainly not background music" — Total Music Magazine
"The Diva of Ambient Cello" — John Diliberto , NPR
"Literally one of the best experimental artists currently making tracks. " — Women's Radio Brian Ball, Digital Bliss - Compilation review
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
Summer Concerts in the Courtyard featuring Christie Rose
Christie Rose is performing at the Firehall Arts Centre as the first of a three part concert series that Jack Vickery and Beth Southwell of Nightingale Productions are producing with in partnership with the Firehall Arts Centre. Sunday, July 28th at 7:30pm. Spread the word, it's a lovely outdoor event in the courtyard. Christie will be joined by Noah Walker on guitar and Michael Simpsonelli on drums.
The Firehall Arts Centre is located at 280 E Cordova Street in Vancouver.
Buy your tickets here
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
The Good Lovelies, Touring UK and Canada and their 'Lie Down' video
It's hard to believe that it was in 2009 that I first got The Good Lovelies CD and fell in love with this song, Lie Down. I had it on repeat in my car.
The Good Lovelies, (Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough and Sue Passmore) are "funny and upbeat, with just a pinch of sass."
Now four years later, and they are just completing their current UK tour and they are definitely one of the hardest working bands I have seen for a while.
It seems they will only have set foot back in Canada for a few weeks and they will be off on a nationwide tour, playing as far west as Victoria in BC, and right across to St John's, Newfoundland.
their beautiful three-part harmonies, their constant instrument swapping and their witty on-stage banter.
The Good Lovelies, (Caroline Brooks, Kerri Ough and Sue Passmore) are "funny and upbeat, with just a pinch of sass."
Now four years later, and they are just completing their current UK tour and they are definitely one of the hardest working bands I have seen for a while.
It seems they will only have set foot back in Canada for a few weeks and they will be off on a nationwide tour, playing as far west as Victoria in BC, and right across to St John's, Newfoundland.
- Jul 27: Edmonton, AB
- Jul 29: Canmore, AB
- Jul 31: Vancouver, BC
- Aug 3: Victoria, BC
- Aug 4: Hornby Island, BC
- Aug 9: St. John's , NL
- Aug 12: Kensington , PEI
- Aug 14: Haliburton, ON
- Aug 29: Ingersoll, ON
- Aug 30: Grafton, ON
their beautiful three-part harmonies, their constant instrument swapping and their witty on-stage banter.
Thursday, June 27, 2013
My Heavens by Adrienne Pierce
Adrienne Pierce has a new single out and I just love it. The album is also called My Heavens
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You can get her wonderful songs on iTunes.
Adrienne is such a hard working and dedicated musician. In March she was touring in support of her new release. She performed in the States, (Indiana, Idaho and Washington) as well as througout western Canada.
Back home in Vancouver, Adrienne recently performed at the Backstage Lounge as part of the Cold Reading Series. This series takes place every Monday. It is an evening with a mix of performances: actors presenting readings and a featured musician. This is a great concept and I hope Vancouverites head out to the Backstage Lounge to check it out.
Adrienne is on facebook, so why not drop by her artists page, and see what she is up to there.
I love this review from her show in Yakima, as it says things so perfectly:
“She’s a breathy chanteuse whose sensibilities are in line with the Wes Anderson set, the lovers of tiny and bittersweet and beautiful. If you like Feist you’ll probably like Pierce. If you like songs that sound pretty but have a little bit of a melancholic edge, you’ll probably like Pierce. “
-Yakima Herald
I just had to share this video of My Heavens and hope you enjoy it too.
.Adrienne is such a hard working and dedicated musician. In March she was touring in support of her new release. She performed in the States, (Indiana, Idaho and Washington) as well as througout western Canada.
Back home in Vancouver, Adrienne recently performed at the Backstage Lounge as part of the Cold Reading Series. This series takes place every Monday. It is an evening with a mix of performances: actors presenting readings and a featured musician. This is a great concept and I hope Vancouverites head out to the Backstage Lounge to check it out.
Adrienne is on facebook, so why not drop by her artists page, and see what she is up to there.
I love this review from her show in Yakima, as it says things so perfectly:
“She’s a breathy chanteuse whose sensibilities are in line with the Wes Anderson set, the lovers of tiny and bittersweet and beautiful. If you like Feist you’ll probably like Pierce. If you like songs that sound pretty but have a little bit of a melancholic edge, you’ll probably like Pierce. “
-Yakima Herald
2012 was an exciting year for Adrienne Pierce. She recorded her new album My Heavens, scored a film and even got a Grammy nod. Her song “It’s Your Day” which was featured in two international commercials, made the ballot for Best Song from Audio/Visual. This all happened while she was taking a year off from music to teach Art, History and English at an alternative one on one school. 2013 looks to be a great year too. She released her fourth full length album, My Heavens February 19th and embarked on a tour across Canada and the USA February 17th. - See more at: http://www.adriennepierce.com/band_bio/#sthash.ae3HmTKr.dpuf
I just had to share this video of My Heavens and hope you enjoy it too.
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
Beth Southwell: Debut CD Release Concert at the Firehall.
Beth will be joined by some of Vancouver's finest musicians including Jesse Waldman (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, ukulele, and piano), Michael Simpsonelli (drums), Michael Rush (bass), Monica Lee(viola), Meghan Engel (violin and saw) Christie Rose an Bahiyyih Peters (harmony vocals). Beth has said she is honoured to be in such fine company and looks forward to experiencing the magic that will be created on June 22nd.
Tickets are $12 and available through the Firehall website and
by telephone at 604-689-0926 or in person at the Firehall Arts Centre ( 280 East Cordova St.Vancouver)
Monday, March 12, 2012
LINDSAY MAY: Shimmer (lindsaymay.com)
This is taken directly from the Province and shared with you music lovers out there. I know Lindsay May and I am so happy for her and her new release.
LINDSAY MAY: Shimmer (lindsaymay.com)
Recorded over the past six months with co-producer Mark Gordon at Nimbus School of the Recording Arts, Vancouver singer-songwriter May doesn’t miss a single detail on this 10-track release. Every guitar slide, breathy harmony and note is Nashville-quality which is exactly where her music is geared. Already lauded by folkies in the know, it’s time that some DJs started showing some love to songs such as the “party all night” vibe of “Spinning 45s” and the tour de force of “Lie to You” (which gets both a band and solo acoustic treatment to clearly note how strong the writing is). That she’s blessed with killer pipes which can go all torch singer on a tune such as “Stick Around,” only to slide into almost ’70s Laurel Canyon country/rock balladry on “It Ain’t Easy . . . Being Me,” is one more bit of icing on the cake. Guess that’s why she does everything from solo gigs to the annual Motown Meltdown charity gig at the Commodore Ballroom (March 31) with such ease. For fans of everyone from Kathleen Edwards to Linda Ronstadt and all points in between.
Grade: A-
CD Release at Joe’s Apartment, Thursday, early show.
LINDSAY MAY: Shimmer (lindsaymay.com)
Recorded over the past six months with co-producer Mark Gordon at Nimbus School of the Recording Arts, Vancouver singer-songwriter May doesn’t miss a single detail on this 10-track release. Every guitar slide, breathy harmony and note is Nashville-quality which is exactly where her music is geared. Already lauded by folkies in the know, it’s time that some DJs started showing some love to songs such as the “party all night” vibe of “Spinning 45s” and the tour de force of “Lie to You” (which gets both a band and solo acoustic treatment to clearly note how strong the writing is). That she’s blessed with killer pipes which can go all torch singer on a tune such as “Stick Around,” only to slide into almost ’70s Laurel Canyon country/rock balladry on “It Ain’t Easy . . . Being Me,” is one more bit of icing on the cake. Guess that’s why she does everything from solo gigs to the annual Motown Meltdown charity gig at the Commodore Ballroom (March 31) with such ease. For fans of everyone from Kathleen Edwards to Linda Ronstadt and all points in between.
Grade: A-
CD Release at Joe’s Apartment, Thursday, early show.
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