From: owner-ecto-digest@smoe.org (ecto-digest) To: ecto-digest@smoe.org Subject: ecto-digest V10 #239 Reply-To: ecto@smoe.org Sender: owner-ecto-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-ecto-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk ecto-digest Saturday, August 28 2004 Volume 10 : Number 239 Today's Subjects: ----------------- re: yamagata and jolie [Paul2k@aol.com] Re: A short guide to kiwi music, plus questions for aussies [gordodo@opto] Jenifer Aubry [Tim Breitkreutz ] Re: Jenifer Aubry ["2345" <2345@collectedsounds.com>] Road Dog Divas ["London, Sherry" ] re: yamagata and jolie ["neal copperman" ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 02:42:11 EDT From: Paul2k@aol.com Subject: re: yamagata and jolie I think somewhere in the past, I mentioned both of these artists. I saw Jolie last year when she opened for Erin McKeown at Largo in L.A. She's actually been playing around L.A. a lot, especially at the Derby and Spaceland where the booking persons seem to really be into the alt-country/tin pan alley sound (Neko Case, Jolie Holland, Po Girl). When Jolie played "the littlest birds", she prefaced it by saying "My voice might sound familiar to some of you because I was in a group called the Be Good Tanyas". As for Rachael, she was in some band in Chicago for a while, and started doing solo stuff. She lives in L.A. now and has played a ton of shows around town and seems to be a darling of Morning Becomes Eclectic on KCRW. I saw her during her residency at the Hotel Cafe and didn't find her live performance to be anything special (in fact, I thought that her playing with the band wasn't especially tight, and she herself was ditzy in a bland way. But my negative opinion was probably affected by the way-overcrowded, industry schmoozing scene that was going on during her set). Her E.P. showed much more promise, however, as it called to mind for me Fiona Apple, Heather Nova, and Leona Naess. Malcolm Burn produced the album, but it's less "slick pop" than his previous "girly" work with Tara MacLean and Sinead Lohan, and, I think, more in line with his collaborations with Daniel Lanois. One thing that kinda made me iffy on her was that it seemed like nearly every song was a depressing break-up song. Paul ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 08:44:48 -0400 From: gordodo@optonline.net Subject: Re: A short guide to kiwi music, plus questions for aussies Although not technically an aussie (being from connecticut) i did spend 3 weeks in Oz in 2000 and filled a backpack with cd's I was in melbourne for a few days and the only show i saw there was Wendy - of course having seen her previously in the states twice I was quite out of place... Some additional aussie bands to keep an eye out for: Gorgeous Lino Sally Dastey Women in Docs Cactus Child Kritsy [really its either Kirsty or Kristy I can never remember - but definately not Kritsy] Stegwazi George Joy and Lara Sarah McGregor (if you like Bic you need to check her out - and it may be MacGregor) Naked Raven (although I think they only play gigs in Germany or some such thing) With much jealousy (as I adored australia and cannot wait to get to new zealand...) jason np The Reputation > > Anyhoo, as shortly mentioned before, right now, and for the next > year, I'm > in Oz. So, for the aussies on the list: recommend me some local > names? I > know Brunatex and Wendy Rule (who naturally enough will be heading > off to > the US just as I am planning to arrive in Melbourne - luckily I > intend to > hang around there for three months, so should still be able to > catch a show > by her after she's returned), but there must be more names? > Also, are there any venues in Melbourne in particular which tend > to showcase > ecto-ish music? And any sites beyond ticketek to keep an eye on so > as to > find out about upcoming shows by touring big names? > > Thanks in advance, > Sander ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 26 Aug 2004 21:39:55 -0600 From: Tim Breitkreutz Subject: Jenifer Aubry Hi all, I have to let you all know about Jenifer Aubry (yes that is spelled correctly). As far as I know she has not showed up on Ecto yet. Jenifer is from Montreal, and is finishing up a tour of Canada. I got to hear her play in a music store in downtown Calgary one week ago. Her performance was extremely good. I picked up the recently released CD called "Bubble" and have listened to it a few times and am really enjoying it. A friend in Montreal recommended her music to me after seeing her open for Sarah Slean there. I've been trying to think of a way to describe her (combination of X plus Y influenced by Z) but it's probably best for you to go to her web site and listen to some samples: http://www.jeniferaubry.com. [Greetings to all my old ecto friends--I have been lurking for years but I know some of you old timers will remember me :)] Regards, Tim ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 16:05:30 From: "2345" <2345@collectedsounds.com> Subject: Re: Jenifer Aubry Hey Tim, Thanks for the recommendation! I'd heard Jennifer's name before but never paid much attention. That video is SO cool. She reminds me of Terami Hirsch. Termai's not that "loud" or "hard" but I think the voices are similar (they even look a little alike). Anyway, Jennifer is fabulo-loso! Thanks!! ~Amy www.collectedsounds.com -------Original Message------- > From: Tim Breitkreutz > Subject: Jenifer Aubry > Sent: 27 Aug 2004 03:39:55 > > Hi all, > > I have to let you all know about Jenifer Aubry (yes that is spelled > correctly). As far as I know she has not showed up on Ecto yet. > > Jenifer is from Montreal, and is finishing up a tour of Canada. I got > to hear her play in a music store in downtown Calgary one week ago. > Her performance was extremely good. I picked up the recently released > CD called "Bubble" and have listened to it a few times and am really > enjoying it. A friend in Montreal recommended her music to me after > seeing her open for Sarah Slean there. > > I've been trying to think of a way to describe her (combination of X > plus Y influenced by Z) but it's probably best for you to go to her > web site and listen to some samples: http://www.jeniferaubry.com. > > [Greetings to all my old ecto friends--I have been lurking for years > but I know some of you old timers will remember me :)] > > Regards, > > Tim -------Original Message------- ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 10:53:02 -0700 From: "London, Sherry" Subject: Road Dog Divas rddnewsNews from the Divas...... sherry ************************* Road Dog Divas News 'Road Dog Divas make record in record-breaking time!' Darlene and the Road Dog Divas, nominated for Just Plain Folks Awards!!! Here's what Brian Austin Whitney (Founder of Just Plain Folks) has to say... "Congrats to all of you! Our awards are now the largest in the world and being nominated is truly a huge achievement in and of itself. We received 140,000 songs and over 10,000 albums for the awards this year which included those of you who entered via CD Baby last summer and any other JPF member who sent them in directly to us by the December 31st, 2003 entry deadline." www.jpfolks.com ALBUM NOMINEES: * Americana Album Nominees - The Road Dog Divas 'Everythings in Boxes' * Female Singer-Songwriter Album Nominees - Darlene 'Motel Darlene' SONG NOMINEES: * Americana Song Nominees Songwriters - the Road Dog Divas/Darlene 'A Little Tune' * Cover Song Nominees - Darlene 'Marilyn' Wish us Luck! So, how was that last tour? In the summer of '03, the RDDivas took to the road in Ontario Canada for a short 2.5 wks. Being a band that is based in Northern Ontario, Texas and Oregon, we usually have to get together for at least a few days before hitting our festivals and gigs. We did this on the beautiful Tay River, at the cabin of our friends Wendy and Don, before heading to Blue Skies Music Festival (perhaps one of the most amazing festivals i have ever been to...totally participatory). That festival in itself was quite the adventure, with a grand Thunder and Lightning Storm hitting just before we were about to do our main stage. We did, by the way, begin the concert acoustically, until it was safe enuf to hook up the sound system again. Anyway, here's where we get to the fun part. After a day of recovery and swimming, we had a few days before our next engagement. We decided the Tay was still calling our names, so we lounged and ate and napped and strolled the beautiful town of Perth. It was Wed nite, that we were out for supper, when Keith Glass (Prairie Oyster) and Jon van Wingerden from Audio Valley Recording Studio. They were out for a drink, celebrating a month lock-out (which for you non-technical folk means they got a booking in their studio for a whole month straight). By 11pm, we were all rubbing our bellies, and wondering what next on a Wed nite in Perth? Dancing? I said. and Jon says "why don't we head back to the studio and have some fun making music?" to which we all gazed across the table wondering if we were even able to stand up at the moment, and then we remembered... "oh yea! we're musicians...troubadours...adventurerers...OF COURSE! Love to!" We headed back to the cabin, gathered up our instruments, some beverages, some snacks, chocolate, and by 12:30 we were in the studio, standing around an old fashioned kind mike (like they used to use in the olden days - step up, step back, step up, step back). Just about 3hrs later, we had us a NEW ALBUM!!! Holy cow! We were pinching ourselves, wondering if we had actually fallen asleep at the restaurant with our faces in left over cheesecake. But NO! We really had done it. 11 Smashing Songs never before recorded. These were songs we had writing together over the past year, in contrast to our 1st album 'Everythings in Boxes', where we mostly backed eachother up. The next day, while Jon mastered the songs, we gals put them in order, then got on Myshkins' computer and whooped up a CD cover. By 6pm that day, we had us a new Cd, 'PONY' ready for sale at our next gig. DANG we're good!!! You know, it kinda reminded me of the old days, where bands knew their material well enuf, and the recording process was used to record what they did. Nowadays, the process gets soooo involved that bands take months, even years to complete an album. Needless to say, we were thrilled. Where can we get it? So, now i have told you about this great new album, which we all love, and you can't even buy it. Why? Well, we burned about 250 of them, and sold out by the end of our 2wk tour. Yes, of course we have plans to manufacture more, and get this album out to you, though we have decided to wait until our next tour. Sorry to tease you like this, but you know how fast time goes by, and before you know it, we'll be in yer town, knocking on your front door, looking for a yard to camp in, wearing a trench coat filled with Cd pockets. At that point, it should also be available at www.cdbaby.com and from Festival Distribution. Just where are the Divas doing right now? Well, that's a might fine question. We are situated over North America in somewhat of an obtuse angle at our respective bases. We all decided that after 3 years of touring a couple of times a year, we would give '04 to ourselves, and work on our solo careers, as that is, after all, who we are ... solo artists, that come together to share the road, our love of music, our unique ingredients, and the majic that happens when we 3 get together. Can you tell me when i can get my grubby little hands on that Pony? If you are interested in finding out the moment the new album 'PONY' is available, click here , and join my mailing list. I'll be sending out the news as soon as it happens, as well as any tour info. * WHEN will the RDDivas be touring again? Time will tell, but i tell you this...Our days are not yet over! On the Web: at www.moteldarlene.com ------------------------------ Date: Fri, 27 Aug 2004 20:19:48 -0000 From: "neal copperman" Subject: re: yamagata and jolie Paul2k@aol.com said: > I think somewhere in the past, I mentioned both of these artists. I saw > Jolie last year when she opened for Erin McKeown at Largo in L.A. She's > actually been playing around L.A. a lot, especially at the Derby and > Spaceland where the booking persons seem to really be into the alt- > country/tin pan alley sound (Neko Case, Jolie Holland, Po Girl). When > Jolie played "the littlest birds", she prefaced it by saying "My voice > might sound familiar to some of you because I was in a group called the Be > Good Tanyas". Thanks to Paul and others who provided info on both these artists. I guess everyone I talked to just assumed I realized Jolie was in the Tanyas! I ran into some friends at the show and said she sounded so familiar. And that Littlest Bird song in particular. Didn't someone else do that? And they all said, no, it was her. At least I thought she sounded kind of like the Tanyas! Anyway, thanks for the extra info. neal np: Gimme Noise! on iTunes (surprisingly "Hanging on the Telephone" by Blondie) ------------------------------ End of ecto-digest V10 #239 ***************************