Monthly Archive for October, 2008

Lisa Hannigan - Free In-Store Performance @ Fingerprints

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Trini
on October 20, 2008
in Acoustic, Folk and Singer Songwriter
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NEWS FROM FINGERPRINTS

Lisa Hannigan Free In-store Performance
Saturday, November 1st - Time TBA (early afternoon)
Lisa Hannigan While she’s best known for the years she’s spent sharing a stage and a studio with Damien Rice, for the past several years Lisa has been branching out by guesting on albums by The Frames and Herbie Hancock as well as contributing to a couple of different benefit albums (the Irish comps Ceol 06 and Cake Sale, where she shared vocal duties with Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol). Now, Lisa’s finished her debut solo album and she’s brought a few of her old friends along with her, namely Tomo, Shane, and Vyvienne from Damien’s band and several others from the Dublin music scene including Lucy Wilkins who’s played with Brian Ferry and Roxy Music, songwriters Donagh Molloy and Gavin Glass and Cathy Davey, who’s worked with Elbow and the Sneaker Pimps.

Lisa’s influences include Joni Mitchell, Nina Simone, and Damien, of course. She’s currently on tour opening for Jason Mraz (the local date is the Greek later the same night as the in-store) and at some point her debut will be worldwide, but so far Sea Sew is not available anywhere except her shows and through her website, so aside from being excited to host Lisa’s first in-store, we’re also very happy to say we’ll be the first store in the country to have this incredible album.

We’ll be opening the guest list to all who pre-order Sea Sew beginning this Thursday, October 16th. Please stop in or call us to place your order, as we haven’t gotten all the info to get it loaded to our website yet. If there is still space available, we will be opening the guest list, first come, first served on October 31st, but if you want to be sure to join us, pre-ordering is the way to go.

You can here some of Lisa’s songs at her site or on her myspac e page and you can watch the homemade video to the very playful demo of “My Pirate Disco” with a simple click on those blue words.

Fingerprints - The Best Indie Record Shop in SoCal!

 
 Be My Husband - Lisa Hannigan [2:28m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

The Walkman - You & Me

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Trini
on October 20, 2008
in Alternative and On Tour
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Thank you JCS - my new addiction is The Walkman. There’s something about this album I just can’t turn it off. It’s pretty amazing stuff. Thanks for sending it my way. (Let’s see how long it takes you to reply :p) If you like Band of Horses, Beck, My Morning Jacket then I’m sure you’ll enjoy The Walkman.

Upcoming Shows
Oct 22 2008 8:00P Maroquinerie Paris
Oct 23 2008 8:00P AB Club Brussels
Oct 24 2008 8:00P Paradiso Amsterdam
Oct 25 2008 8:00P Gebude 9 Cologne
Oct 26 2008 8:00P Molotow Hamburg
Oct 28 2008 8:00P ULU London
Oct 29 2008 8:00P Academy 3 Manchester
Oct 30 2008 8:00P Thekla Bristol
Oct 31 2008 8:00P Cockpit Leeds
Nov 1 2008 8:00P Stereo Glasgow
Nov 2 2008 8:00P Button Factory Dublin, Ireland
Nov 9 2008 8:00P Cornell University Ithaca, New York
Dec 6 2008 8:00P TLA - Philadelphia Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

 
 The Walkman - I Lost You: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Augustana - Can’t Love, Can’t Hurt

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Trini
on October 19, 2008
in Major Label, On Tour, Pop and Rock
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May not be your cup of tea, but wanted to share with you a local band from San Diego who’s recently had some success with their second album release “Can’t Love, Can’t Hurt”.

Can’t Love, Can’t Hurt is 10 studiously-chosen cuts of modern, melodic, piano-driven rock, informed by Layus’s love of classic pop/rock songwriters—from The Beatles to Tom Petty—and covering deeper subject matter than the band’s debut. “Still Ain’t Over You” is a love song in the context of a committed relationship, while “Dust,” with its a capella introduction, is the sound of Layus attempting to make peace with his religious upbringing. “Meet You There Someday” was inspired by Layus’s young daughter and his frequent need to leave her behind in order to tour.

The Band:
* Dan Layus: [Vocals, Piano, Guitar]
* Jared Palomar: [Bass, Vocals]
* Chris Sachtleben: [Guitar, Mandolin]
* Justin South: [Drums]
* John Vincent: [Keyboard, Vocals]

MySpace
Official Website

 
 Augustana - Sweet and Low [3:25m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
 Augustana - Fire [2:32m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Aaron Espe - Songs from a Small Town

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Olivier
on October 18, 2008
in Acoustic, Alternative, Folk, Pop, Rock and Singer Songwriter
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Cecilia ? Do you remember ? Simon and Garfunkel ! You’ve got it ? Are you able to sing it on your own ? ‘Cecilia, you’re breaking my heart, you’re shaking my confidence daily… Oh Cecillia… Well at least you’ve tried and so did I.

Small Town intro notes reminded me this old favorite but after checking to it carefully… it doesn’t pass the second test. May memory failed ?

No matter. If you’ve never experienced the music of Aaron Espe, this pseudo-memory is a good starting point. To help me describing his music here’s a quote from his sonicbids profile :

An alluring mix of folk and pop; lyrically deep and acoustic with catchy, melodic vocals.(John Mayer meets Nick Drake.) Music that displays truth and beauty. Captivating live performer. Powerful, lovely vocals and intricate guitar playing.

Songs from a Small Town is Aaron sophomore released early this spring, after the first cdbaby acclaimed ‘My Whole Life’ published in 2005.  I’ve bought these albums at the same time, and both are on a heavy rotation. It’s now your turn.

 
 Small Town - Aaron Espe [3:25m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
 Grace - Aaron Espe [3:00m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Artist : Aaron Espe
Label : none
Where to buy : cdbaby.com, emusic.com
More Appetizers : @myspace.com
Who else to enjoy ?  Joshua James, Joshua Radin, Justin Rutledge

Tim Grimm - Holding Up the World

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Olivier
on October 18, 2008
in Acoustic, Americana, Country, Folk, Singer Songwriter and blues
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I’ve just discovered Tim Grimm with the release of ‘Holding Up the World’ his fifth solo album, and I’m trying to slowly rewound  his discography as I’m so enthusiast about his last collection. Tim Grimm defines himself as a singer songwriter, actor and hay farmer - it’ sometimes peaceful to learn that people are doing more than a single stuff…

While reading his bio, I guess, most of you already know this talented Indiana farmer who released this year the best possible album in the traditional folk genre. As usual, when an album is perfect from start to end,  here’s the intro track.

 
 Holding Up The World - Tim Grimm [4:51m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Artist : Tim Grimm
Label : Wind River Records / Corazong Records
Where to buy : cdbaby.com / itunes
Who else to enjoy ? Sam Baker to name a single one.

Adam Zwig - Cast Iron Letters

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Olivier
on October 17, 2008
in Alternative, Americana, Folk, Rock, Singer Songwriter and blues
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Welcome to Adamzwig.com where you can find out about everything going on in the world of Zwig — psychology, research, spirituality and music.
Adam Zwig, Ph.D. is a psychotherapist, clinical director, international workshop leader and author, as well as a nationally recognized singer/song writer and recording artist, touring musician, and record producer.
Thanks for visiting !

So here’s what you can read on the front door of AdamZwig.com website.  Well, the Psychotherapist and clinical director labels, frightened me first… but my curiosity once again overcome my scepticism (do I need a therapy? ) and  I’ve decided to cross the door couple months ago…

And I’m fine. I didn’t get time to seek for other sources of information about Mr Zwig but his last.fm stats are so low : mere 85 tracks have been scrobbled from 14 listeners. As I’m counting 60 plays, you can imagine…. OK I might be a geek, in the world of Adam Zwig listeners, but his music deserves to reach a wider audience… First, because it’s more than addictive : a clashing mix of country folk rock with a modern electronic input. Then because this Seatle songwriter is far to be a beginner : Adam Zwig has been the frontman of the Shapeshifter band from 1997 to 2002 and he’s solo carrier has already produced 3 full-lengths and a live !

So, You’ll have the opportunity to visit the psychology and spirituality section as the ‘crazy wisdom’ one…, I’ve spent most of my time on the music part of the site, and  all I can express is my complete approval to the cdbaby teaser :

Highly Recommended. Seattle Musician said, “this is Zwig’s masterpiece, a compelling combination of pedal steel guitar influenced country folk rock and the lyrical politics of love and social justice”.

So If it’s the first time you’ve heard about him, listen to these two following intro tracks, knock the door of his website, then a good start will be buying ‘Cast Iron Letters’. Do think thanking me if you have the occasion to visit us back.

 
 Castaways - Adam Zwig [4:31m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
 Who Killed Michael Vaughn - Adam Zwig [5:20m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

About the Song Michael Vaughn :
“Michael Vaughn died in the Iraq war.  I wrote the song a year before he died, not knowing he actually existed. His name came to me in a dream.  I was shocked to see a billboard that said, “In Memory of a Fallen Hero, Michael Vaughn.”  In the song, I wanted to personalize the war and ask who takes responsiblity for the fates of these young men and women.” — Adam Zwig

As reported on his website : “In 2008 / 2009, Zwig is finishing three new albums to be released one at a time. Working with grammy winning producer, Stuart Sikes (Loretta Lynn, White Stripes, Modest Mouse), Zwig’s new material continues to travel thoughtfully through the social and spiritual worlds, and to expand his expression as both a singer-songwriter and a bluesman. The albums are set for 2009 and 2010 release on Conscious Records“.

Artist : Adam Zwig
Label : Conscious Records
Where to buy : cdbaby.com
Who else to enjoy ?  that’s a good damn question… well something between Lou Reed, The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Bob Dylan ! Huh ? Your turn to help !

David Berkeley - Strange Light

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Olivier
on October 17, 2008
in Acoustic, Americana, Folk, News, On Tour, Pop, Rock and Singer Songwriter
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You’ve surely noticed that my writings has been reduced to the minimal… I’m not on strike… just busy. Find below a short introduction to the third collection of  Corsica resident David Berkeley  ‘Strange Light’ as I’ve received this early morning his press-release !

Summer ’06 saw David Berkeley record his 3rd studio album at the legendary Engine Studios in Chicago with Brian Deck (producer of Iron and Wine, Josh Ritter, Modest Mouse).  The album, to be called Strange Light contains Berkeley’s smartest and catchiest work yet and features guest vocalist Sara Watkins of Nickel Creek. “Brian Deck was the perfect person to work with,” Berkeley offers. “He managed to capture the naturalness of my music, the rawness of it, while still pushing the songs into more powerful, more polished places.”

And that’s it : this brand new beautiful acoustic collection is here. I suppose most of you have already heard about this talented songwriter graduated from Harvard in philisophy and literature… If it’s not the case, I bet the listening of these two tracks will ruin your day ; yes, I’ve told you Strange Light is his 3 album and the two previous are both collectors.

 
 Hurricane - David Berkeley [4:59m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
 Willis Avenue Bridge - David Berkeley [3:11m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

 
 Little Fists - David Berkeley: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

Can’t resist to post Little Fists a track from the Live From Fez album … so you’ll definitly check David’s website for tour dates !

Artist : David Berkeley
Label : Ten Good Records
Where to buy : cdbaby.com
More Appetizers : @sonicbids.com / @mysace.com
Who else to enjoy : Fraser Anderson (it’s a Trini teaser…), Aaron Espe (a post about his new album is coming soon.. real soon).