tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-72948947197598427262024-03-09T21:46:20.163-05:00You Sing, I WriteA place to read interviews, concert and album reviews and learn a little about music.ANNIE REUTERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10255621575459933376noreply@blogger.comBlogger743125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294894719759842726.post-77618599667511579222010-11-19T16:30:00.000-05:002010-11-19T16:30:51.696-05:00Visit You Sing I Write's New Website!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9BLU1uDHDHTrN8ZZrh2klaVDRPztP5BMuFE4shOnN19TFXLF9aQHbEZoR2Xr9Tkn-9FDBPwz9aP7-XzSxsTK_Pv6TRK1ZZTkPXeo2IIgeAuWLvjI_fIFLTLfERbHhpOT9Q9gKX3ICZdI/s1600/YSIW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9BLU1uDHDHTrN8ZZrh2klaVDRPztP5BMuFE4shOnN19TFXLF9aQHbEZoR2Xr9Tkn-9FDBPwz9aP7-XzSxsTK_Pv6TRK1ZZTkPXeo2IIgeAuWLvjI_fIFLTLfERbHhpOT9Q9gKX3ICZdI/s320/YSIW.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Hey everyone! I haven't updated Blogger in a while because I now have a brand spankin' new site at <a href="http://yousingiwrite.com/" target="_blank">http://yousingiwrite.com/</a>. Once you visit it, add your email address to my mailing list and I'll send you updates on the blog, my music life and any exciting contests and freebies going on.<br />
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Please update me to your RSS feed as well at <a href="http://yousingiwrite.com/feed" target="_blank">http://yousingiwrite.com/feed</a>. Tons of new articles and interviews have been posted since the redesign Friday (including my day with Keith Urban!).<br />
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I'd love to hear your feedback on the new design, so definitely contact me and let me know what you think! Thanks again for all your support over the past three years. Can't wait to see what the future will bring for You Sing I Write!ANNIE REUTERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10255621575459933376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294894719759842726.post-49686233282719086382010-11-09T21:20:00.000-05:002010-11-09T21:20:37.785-05:00Celebrate 3 Years of You Sing I Write Friday!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjfTlxqK44Uxv71ghtTCVFwhNN8JI0WYBkLM3VWB5G66QT51iM3_kP7Q7sAcWYQ-OMlE4DlVJoDtbUt7JfUwv2GOJWY7yYWzBMG3bKDOtUQ_qcOIr460DEVC0rcv1yDA-DN6sEwJCTE7Q/s1600/YSIW_BTK.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjfTlxqK44Uxv71ghtTCVFwhNN8JI0WYBkLM3VWB5G66QT51iM3_kP7Q7sAcWYQ-OMlE4DlVJoDtbUt7JfUwv2GOJWY7yYWzBMG3bKDOtUQ_qcOIr460DEVC0rcv1yDA-DN6sEwJCTE7Q/s320/YSIW_BTK.jpg" width="238" /></a></div><br />
Over the past three years, what started as a crazy dream to interview and cover bands has fully come alive — for some of you, right before your very eyes. Fresh out of college in a non-writing related job I launched You Sing I Write as my creative outlet. It was a simple concept: I loved music, so naturally that's what I'd write about.<br />
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Never in a million years did I think I'd be published on RollingStone.com, AOL, MTV or Marie Claire, but my adventures traveling to music festivals, interviewing Grammy Award winning artists and covering local talent allowed me to get this far. I couldn't be more grateful. <br />
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Last year, my friend Monica and I put together a benefit concert for TWLOHA, an organization we've admired since college and this year I decided to do the same. What started as the desire to raise money for the American Cancer Society in hopes to cure my cousin who was diagnosed over two months ago, now has a more personal significance as she recently passed away.<br />
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The night will include performances by four amazing bands as well as provide information on how you can help out your local American Cancer Society chapter so we can beat this horrible disease. Oh, and my website will be relaunching too thanks to Wendy Hu and Joel Brower!<br />
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For the official invite, visit <a href="http://on.fb.me/bscSo8" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Complete details below.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Friday, November 12th at Southpaw, Brooklyn (125 5th Ave)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.myspace.com/thenresult" target="_blank">The N Result</a> / <a href="http://www.myspace.com/alexawilkinson" target="_blank">Alexa Wilkinson</a> / <a href="http://www.myspace.com/tormillerband" target="_blank">Tor Miller Band</a> / <a href="http://www.myspace.com/toddbogin" target="_blank">Whale Belly</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">18+ w/ ID</div><div style="text-align: center;">admission: $10</div><div style="text-align: center;">door time: 8PM</div><div style="text-align: center;">. </div><br />
Hope to see you Friday!ANNIE REUTERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10255621575459933376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294894719759842726.post-12412051403175571042010-10-29T00:00:00.002-04:002010-10-29T11:44:09.548-04:00YSIW Three Year Anniversary Show 2 Weeks Away!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGFAK4LEWO-j4iU0HpI3h59f4EgE6dyvkFafzHN5RhxsU1XMzRWAVukEBJAP-cDY6D4bTzo8x36tXRgDxZAvtWRh5cr4_EIl4tPLij_pCht6cq0i5AaHvb3qHaOWu9_Drt4Ko6CY-D3cc/s1600/YSIW_BTK.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGFAK4LEWO-j4iU0HpI3h59f4EgE6dyvkFafzHN5RhxsU1XMzRWAVukEBJAP-cDY6D4bTzo8x36tXRgDxZAvtWRh5cr4_EIl4tPLij_pCht6cq0i5AaHvb3qHaOWu9_Drt4Ko6CY-D3cc/s320/YSIW_BTK.jpg" width="237" /></a></div><i><br />
Flier design by Wendy Hu</i><br />
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Just wanted to post a friendly reminder of my three year blog anniversary/site relaunch concert on November 12th at Southpaw in Brooklyn! Wendy sent me an amazing flier that I plan to start posting around Brooklyn, so feel free to grab it and do the same.<br />
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Since it's just two weeks away, I'm taking a hiatus updating the blog in order to make sure all the content is ready. Be sure to follow me on <a href="http://twitter.com/yousingiwrite" target="_blank">Twitter</a> for my up-to-the-minute adventures.<br />
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With a solid mix of hip-hop, folk, rock and pop artists, November 12th proves to be a fun night of music. Feel free to RSVP on <a href="http://on.fb.me/bscSo8" target="_blank">Facebook</a>. Complete details are below.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Friday, November 12th at Southpaw, Brooklyn (125 5th Ave)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.myspace.com/thenresult" target="_blank">The N Result</a> / <a href="http://www.myspace.com/alexawilkinson" target="_blank">Alexa Wilkinson</a> / <a href="http://www.myspace.com/tormillerband" target="_blank">Tor Miller Band</a> / <a href="http://www.myspace.com/toddbogin" target="_blank">Whale Belly</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">18+ w/ ID</div><div style="text-align: center;">admission: $10</div><div style="text-align: center;">door time: 8PM</div><div style="text-align: center;">A portion of the ticket sales will go to the American Cancer Society in memory of Silvia DeAngelis.<br />
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Hope to see you there! </div><br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Related Links:</span><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2007/10/im-not-groupiea-music-lovers-tale-of.html" target="_blank">I'm Not A Groupie: A Music Lover's Tale of Getting That Interview</a><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2009/10/you-sing-i-write-celebrates-two-years.html" target="_blank">YSIW Celebrates Two Years!</a><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2008/04/im-with-band.html" target="_blank">I'm With the Band</a><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2009/04/top-10-interviews.html" target="_blank">Top 10 Interviews</a>ANNIE REUTERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10255621575459933376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294894719759842726.post-57036794599209177312010-10-22T12:00:00.000-04:002010-10-22T12:00:53.354-04:00Lady Antebellum Talk Dating, Drunk Dialing and Dylan<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoEVox5QtvAepf9gWxCR1SM87q4yOQLO5PZvVKiGrBmF5dzObmYRAS_gw_95MsijDnwpp3jMW8GIAZj30a5rK-fxuie4z5rhV9CDqy9Rz98NDJNmtcdaQwCfWMYLLU2SbiwIVRgEQOEik/s1600/lady_antebellum.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoEVox5QtvAepf9gWxCR1SM87q4yOQLO5PZvVKiGrBmF5dzObmYRAS_gw_95MsijDnwpp3jMW8GIAZj30a5rK-fxuie4z5rhV9CDqy9Rz98NDJNmtcdaQwCfWMYLLU2SbiwIVRgEQOEik/s320/lady_antebellum.jpg" /></a></div><a href="http://www.myspace.com/ladyantebellum" target="_blank"></a><br />
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To say 2010 is Lady Antebellum's year would be an understatement. The trio kicked things off in January with the release of their sophomore album, <i>Need You Now</i>, and a Grammy win for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group under their belt. The nominations continued, as the band has five nods at both the CMA Awards and American Music Awards next month -- tying them with the number of nods Eminem received for the latter awards show.<br />
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I chatted with Lady A's Hillary Scott, Dave Haywood and Charles Kelley at their recent benefit performance in New York about success, songwriting (they've already begun penning a follow up to <i>Need You Now</i>) and why you should put that phone down at "a quarter after one."<br />
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What is your songwriting process like?</b><br />
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<b>Dave:</b> If anything, it's really musical. We start a lot with melodies and instrumentation and trying to figure out good melodies for verses and choruses. We get to lyrics sometimes second, so we'll start humming a melody, finding something, and see where the music takes you as far as lyrics are and what you want to say and go from there. We love great melodies and great songs that have great hooks and melodies, so we start a little bit more on that side as opposed to other people that start more lyric-based. Sometimes we'll do it the other way.<br />
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For my complete interview with Lady Antebellum, visit <a href="http://www.theboot.com/2010/10/21/lady-antebellum-interview-tour-dates/" target="_blank">The Boot</a>.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Related Links:</span><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2010/10/sara-evans-little-bit-stronger-story.html" target="_blank">Sara Evans, 'A Little Bit Stronger' -- Story Behind the Lyrics</a><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2010/10/lady-antebellum-amos-lee-dazzle-for.html" target="_blank">Lady Antebellum, Amos Lee Dazzle for Musicians On Call</a><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2009/07/q-with-lady-antebellum.html" target="_blank">Q&A with Lady Antebellum</a><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2010/05/lady-antebellum-bring-nashville-to-new.html" target="_blank">Lady Antebellum Bring Nashville to New York at Sold-Out Show</a></div>ANNIE REUTERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10255621575459933376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294894719759842726.post-82442278750914786692010-10-21T18:02:00.000-04:002010-10-21T18:02:27.090-04:00YSIW Celebrates Three Years --Thank You!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcO2dpPCe7ykC-PH6m05XCuKnSI7D7VnPpBE9vg8DaYO__d-2PrAFw_-3fyZA9Qfl_doFC95hPhV9J2XNSrIPUh-VZ_DvtkKtmGcAV3olQQMGKiKZ67MeCIwWe1enBhP8_4wV1-XkQ8Pk/s1600/4390406799_81b30d25d5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcO2dpPCe7ykC-PH6m05XCuKnSI7D7VnPpBE9vg8DaYO__d-2PrAFw_-3fyZA9Qfl_doFC95hPhV9J2XNSrIPUh-VZ_DvtkKtmGcAV3olQQMGKiKZ67MeCIwWe1enBhP8_4wV1-XkQ8Pk/s320/4390406799_81b30d25d5.jpg" /></a></div><i>Interview with Martina McBride, CMA Festival 2009 </i><br />
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<i>Photo Credit: Wendy Hu</i> <br />
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It's hard to believe that three years ago <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2007/10/im-not-groupiea-music-lovers-tale-of.html" target="_blank">today</a> I wrote my very first blog post! Fresh out of college in a non-writing related job, I yearned for a creative outlet and my former MTV colleagues suggested I start a music blog. I'm so glad I did.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYbQp7ET7gqAkiIN9xjoxmebbUxFRoFY733kUCgjqpkfNOA84m0sFVz_eeYpf7HvRZxP4gZxuHtnFOOGSIUs4V54QLgBbrnIgPxjanYcHdDj4aGp9euhIM0q8H-8dfabr_Sjy_HICTidM/s1600-h/armyofme.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5322516337765216994" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYbQp7ET7gqAkiIN9xjoxmebbUxFRoFY733kUCgjqpkfNOA84m0sFVz_eeYpf7HvRZxP4gZxuHtnFOOGSIUs4V54QLgBbrnIgPxjanYcHdDj4aGp9euhIM0q8H-8dfabr_Sjy_HICTidM/s320/armyofme.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 224px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><i>Interview with Vince Scheuerman of Army of Me, Union Hall 2007 </i><br />
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Hundreds of shows and interviews later, I can't imagine a day without posting a review, feature, or Q&A. Along the way I've interviewed some of my favorite musicians, had my share of exclusive content and a few starstruck moments. Whether it was chatting with Pat Benatar on the phone, stumping Lady Antebellum on a few questions or struggling with a lost voice and fever while interviewing Better Than Ezra, I'm still in disbelief that this is my life.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcrsbC_2IPPqvKA3dst1IvKodfR2FyUg8URcM4O7US3m9yIqjFsDjzWdK-6mLqWzK01RFBc2mYXqEXisgWJNBRci6Hj8Y2DWYr8wIbe74ArhZ69_NVjAjTBRXbq89fPK8VhzyhdDGKdPk/s1600-h/Zootopia_Fergie_01.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337729397831042546" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcrsbC_2IPPqvKA3dst1IvKodfR2FyUg8URcM4O7US3m9yIqjFsDjzWdK-6mLqWzK01RFBc2mYXqEXisgWJNBRci6Hj8Y2DWYr8wIbe74ArhZ69_NVjAjTBRXbq89fPK8VhzyhdDGKdPk/s320/Zootopia_Fergie_01.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 240px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
<i>Interview with Fergie</i>, Zootopia 2009<br />
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Thank you so much for keeping up with You Sing I Write over the past three years! There's nothing I love more than reading your comments, questions for artists, and show recommendations. You're the reason I continually update the site. I have many exciting things lined up in the next few weeks with my site redesign and video interviews — can't wait for you to see! I'd love to meet you all at my big <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2010/10/save-date-ysiws-3-year-anniversary-bash.html" target="_blank">bash</a> at Southpaw November 12. Make sure you come and say hi!<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Related Links:</span><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2007/10/im-not-groupiea-music-lovers-tale-of.html" target="_blank">I'm Not A Groupie: A Music Lover's Tale of Getting That Interview</a><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2009/10/you-sing-i-write-celebrates-two-years.html" target="_blank">YSIW Celebrates Two Years!</a><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2008/04/im-with-band.html" target="_blank">I'm With the Band</a><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2009/04/top-10-interviews.html" target="_blank">Top 10 Interviews</a>ANNIE REUTERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10255621575459933376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294894719759842726.post-52071245840365609242010-10-20T16:35:00.000-04:002010-10-20T16:35:07.152-04:00Life Analysis: Through Music<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNIeJBfaLMXVEJ7mkiB4gM1VAK5lgbgftL8-WO9V3wFAHrx9k6v7Hal_ByjjhYzpeAJZn6G1alYrwFqoo2lJeUuJDhtOtkoAyoLmz-kuJpgflN6OZ_0pdsm_d2crPfb2NdPW-_C-7poLo/s1600/2046599492_385936d3e4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNIeJBfaLMXVEJ7mkiB4gM1VAK5lgbgftL8-WO9V3wFAHrx9k6v7Hal_ByjjhYzpeAJZn6G1alYrwFqoo2lJeUuJDhtOtkoAyoLmz-kuJpgflN6OZ_0pdsm_d2crPfb2NdPW-_C-7poLo/s320/2046599492_385936d3e4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><i><br />
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It has happened to all of us. You hear a song that takes you back to a specific time and place. Whether it be your childhood, college or an experience that has drastically changed your life, for the good or the bad, you’re transformed back into that moment in time.<br />
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Last weekend Monica and I worked from home and she played music from her Gaslight Anthem Pandora station (we’re obsessed with this Jersey band so much so that I think we’ve convinced Farrah to come out to their next show). While some obscure bands came up that we never heard of, I was ecstatic when Jimmy Eat World’s “A Praise Chorus” came on.<i><br />
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“Are you gonna live your life wonderin’ standing in the back lookin’ around?<br />
Are you gonna waste your time thinkin’ how you’ve grown up or how you missed out?<br />
Things are never gonna be the way you want.<br />
Where’s it gonna get you acting serious?<br />
Things are never gonna be quite what you want.<br />
Even at 25, you gotta start sometime.<br />
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Someone’s gonna ask you what it’s all about<br />
Stick around nostalgia won’t let you down<br />
Someone’s gonna ask you what it’s all about<br />
Whatcha gonna have to say for yourself?”</i><br />
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For my complete article, visit <a href="http://www.bustedhalo.com/blogs/life-analysis-through-music" target="_blank">Busted Halo</a>.ANNIE REUTERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10255621575459933376noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294894719759842726.post-88723752782176629162010-10-19T17:00:00.004-04:002010-10-19T17:00:00.966-04:00The Ataris Bring Music, Nostalgia to Hoboken<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi98LFYrF6KDbP47hyGGOJ9wVtJkmbtY5eiPNNpObnZxK3YEt_DxkWPk9KX4rvsWpx2Lqc_jokXQeKKX-grl6aAlRjJ1NPU5THApABjazFU6Nq-N-wYgsfRVFolCeR3yiFSdITxDizQETg/s1600/DSC01069.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi98LFYrF6KDbP47hyGGOJ9wVtJkmbtY5eiPNNpObnZxK3YEt_DxkWPk9KX4rvsWpx2Lqc_jokXQeKKX-grl6aAlRjJ1NPU5THApABjazFU6Nq-N-wYgsfRVFolCeR3yiFSdITxDizQETg/s320/DSC01069.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
"Come up close," frontman Kris Roe said before he kicked off his set at Maxwell's Sunday night. "We're a band from Indiana called The Ataris."<br />
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Not that concertgoers weren't aware. For most, The Ataris were a part of their childhood. Song requests were screamed out all night spanning their album catalogue. While Roe often joked with the crowd, most requests were played.<br />
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While the band has seen numerous lineup changes over the years, die-hard fans found comfort in that Roe continues to sing the songs they grew up on with the same passion he did over a decade ago.<br />
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For the complete review, visit <a href="http://hoboken.patch.com/articles/the-ataris-bring-music-nostalgia-to-hoboken" target="_blank">Hoboken Patch</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Related Links:</span><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2008/02/q-with-kris-roe-of-ataris-part-1.html" target="_blank">Q&A with Kris Roe of the Ataris: Part 1</a><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2008/02/q-with-kris-roe-of-ataris-part-2.html" target="_blank">Q&A with Kris Roe of the Ataris: Part 2</a><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2008/02/ataris-blue-skies-broken-hearts.html" target="_blank">The Ataris' "Blue Skies, Broken Hearts" Acoustic Tour Hits New Jersey</a><br />
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Last week, I interviewed Hillary Scott, Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood of Lady Antebellum before their <a href="http://www.theboot.com/2010/10/14/lady-antebellum-musicians-on-call-new-york-concert/" target="_blank">benefit concert</a> for Musicians On Call at City Winery. Hillary filled me in on the story behind one of the songs she wrote, Sara Evans' latest single, "A Little Bit Stronger." A very personal song, she said it's a track that means more to her now then when first written.<br />
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For the complete article, visit <a href="http://www.theboot.com/2010/10/15/sara-evans-a-little-bit-stronger-lyrics/" target="_blank">The Boot</a>. Stay tuned for my exclusive interview with Lady Antebellum in the upcoming weeks!ANNIE REUTERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10255621575459933376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294894719759842726.post-18819799689027452932010-10-16T11:30:00.000-04:002010-10-16T11:30:28.931-04:00Join YSIW for CMJ Thursday Night in Williamsburg!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVrhrljAVlEJOjdtT6Lesnf8PholhTxPjeqwcXsA-o-LaExPzyD8QW7ZgVclBe4x6ydf6ezpZcJ9qfjcnEeVxJS5I4wtlYpTBivXSvOVNsatmX-oZKmAe2vezwDk7k_3CS_ZHudYa9_b8/s1600/.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVrhrljAVlEJOjdtT6Lesnf8PholhTxPjeqwcXsA-o-LaExPzyD8QW7ZgVclBe4x6ydf6ezpZcJ9qfjcnEeVxJS5I4wtlYpTBivXSvOVNsatmX-oZKmAe2vezwDk7k_3CS_ZHudYa9_b8/s320/.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
I'm psyched to be hosting my first CMJ party next Thursday night in Williamsburg! The show will feature performances by two of my favorite New York bands including <a href="http://www.myspace.com/theramblersnyc" target="_blank">The Ramblers</a>, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/thecanonlogic" target="_blank">The Canon Logic</a> and Los Angeles based <a href="http://www.myspace.com/nightmareandthecat" target="_blank">Nightmare and The Cat</a>.<br />
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Free shirts from CPHARRIK, and all kinds of delicious food from <a href="http://yieatn.com/" target="_blank">YIEatN</a> will also be provided. The show starts at 10pm and all are welcome, but space is limited so make sure you RSVP. Come say hi if you do stop by!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Thursday, October 21, 2010</div><div style="text-align: center;">Food: 7:30pm, Show: 10pm</div><div style="text-align: center;">132 N 5th St, Brooklyn, NY</div><div style="text-align: center;">RSVP: <a href="mailto:mission2cmj@gmail.com">mission2cmj@gmail.com</a><br />
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Hope to see you there! </div>ANNIE REUTERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10255621575459933376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294894719759842726.post-85879939198814252112010-10-14T17:00:00.001-04:002010-10-14T17:00:04.376-04:00Lady Antebellum, Amos Lee Dazzle for Musicians On Call<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrrya2k-jmDfL32egw6pdXYAQa2b__ImG26bfWtjD5_Zs7jHZUxFdXwawJn-jsXZdxlIBpmWzO_QYkd9MHYxqcZrpRPmoxZB_nFT1i9Z2arKeL3EdFKjF9HuY84a2oBngSo2Oaf5KOmRc/s1600-h/ladya.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5376335527080055042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrrya2k-jmDfL32egw6pdXYAQa2b__ImG26bfWtjD5_Zs7jHZUxFdXwawJn-jsXZdxlIBpmWzO_QYkd9MHYxqcZrpRPmoxZB_nFT1i9Z2arKeL3EdFKjF9HuY84a2oBngSo2Oaf5KOmRc/s320/ladya.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 224px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
<i>Lady Antebellum Fan Club Party</i><br />
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Lady Antebellum filled fans in on the meaning behind their hits Wednesday night during the sixth annual benefit concert for Musicians On Call at New York's City Winery. Having volunteered at St. Jude's in Nashville, Lady A's Hillary Scott explained how much the non-profit, which brings live music to the bedsides of patients at hospitals, means to the band.<br />
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"We're very excited about helping the cause and raising money," Hillary tells The Boot. "Music is so healing. Whether you're in a hospital bed or you're driving down the road just broken up with your boyfriend, it has such a healing power. What better way than to go into hospitals and equip musicians to sing for these patients who are just looking for a smile?"<br />
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Though Lady A have yet to perform at hospitals for Musicians On Call, with a chapter in Nashville, band members Charles Kelley and Dave Haywood say it's a cause they plan to get involved with. "We're not curing diseases or anything, but to be able to put a smile on somebody's face during a tough time can always be a cure as well," Dave says.<br />
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For my complete review of last night's show, visit <a href="http://www.theboot.com/2010/10/14/lady-antebellum-musicians-on-call-new-york-concert/" target="_blank">The Boot</a>. Stay tuned for my exclusive interviews with Lady Antebellum and Amos Lee in the coming weeks!ANNIE REUTERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10255621575459933376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294894719759842726.post-37778262816381483102010-10-13T17:00:00.002-04:002010-10-13T17:00:00.781-04:00Save the Date: YSIW's 3-Year Anniversary Bash November 12<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTqx0JHb5HgaA_bY14UZ7-9O4ln_57W_54H5RaiBmJljQ-WQKrpN_5MHnOMKXqeNARwwpLOp5LPJQnWN-9JEC6UNr_HcbaqXAGeGwbWYrBGNmKDcW7ZVtw7ZSe9kMHCdBbg7wDW1yNUbc/s1600/l_9e0736d5d1bc4f3dad6918cfe6d8f38c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTqx0JHb5HgaA_bY14UZ7-9O4ln_57W_54H5RaiBmJljQ-WQKrpN_5MHnOMKXqeNARwwpLOp5LPJQnWN-9JEC6UNr_HcbaqXAGeGwbWYrBGNmKDcW7ZVtw7ZSe9kMHCdBbg7wDW1yNUbc/s320/l_9e0736d5d1bc4f3dad6918cfe6d8f38c.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I am beyond excited to announce that my site redesign will be complete next month! Wendy Hu (photographer and designer extraordinaire), Joel Brower (programmer guru) and I are working hard to migrate all the content and have the site fully functioning for my 3-year celebration November 12th at Southpaw in Brooklyn.<br />
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Since it's just under a month away, I'll be posting less frequently in order to make sure all the content is ready so follow me on <a href="http://twitter.com/yousingiwrite" target="_blank">Twitter</a> for my up-to-the-minute adventures. With that said, feel free to read through past interviews (on the right sidebar) and I'll be back from time to time because I can't stop writing altogether!<br />
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I can't wait for my big bash November 12th. I've been putting together shows for the past two years, but this year is by far the most diverse lineup and showcases bands you NEED to know! We have a solid mix of hip-hop, folk, rock and pop artists that I really think you'll dig. Stay tuned for the official flier and for more info, check out the bands who will be playing below!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Friday, November 12th at Southpaw, Brooklyn (125 5th Ave)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.myspace.com/thenresult" target="_blank">The N Result</a> / <a href="http://www.myspace.com/alexawilkinson" target="_blank">Alexa Wilkinson</a> / <a href="http://www.myspace.com/tormillerband" target="_blank">Tor Miller Band</a> / <a href="http://www.myspace.com/toddbogin" target="_blank">Whale Belly</a> </div><div style="text-align: center;">18+ w/ ID</div><div style="text-align: center;">admission: $10</div><div style="text-align: center;">door time: 8PM</div><div style="text-align: center;">A portion of the ticket sales will go to the American Cancer Society </div><br />
Watch Tor Miller Band perform a cover of Ray LaMontagne's "You Are the Best Thing" at last year's bash below. Maybe I can make another request for it this year. What do you think? Hope to see you November 12th!<br />
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If you have any questions you've been dying to ask Lady A, let me know in the comments!<br />
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Watch "Our Kind of Love" below.<br />
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For as long as I can remember, I’ve turned to music when questioning life and making major decisions. While some find solace in prayer, going to church or synagogue, I simply go to my iTunes playlist.<br />
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To some.<br />
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For me, not so much. My criteria is simple.<br />
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Major life questioning: Switchfoot<br />
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Simply unwinding: John Mayer<br />
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Nostalgic for my childhood: Backstreet Boys<br />
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And my most recent addition:<br />
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Sheer disbelief and being thankful: Pat Benatar<br />
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For my complete article, visit <a href="http://www.bustedhalo.com/blogs/music-as-religion" target="_blank">Busted Halo</a>.ANNIE REUTERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10255621575459933376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294894719759842726.post-18901360362047478942010-10-06T17:00:00.003-04:002010-10-06T17:00:04.275-04:00Gaslight Anthem at Radio City: A Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOq-cZ8Kr2rnYx2CGJuePVHjIpKfpYuUmZ0M4uEcwk6dqzIYaaE6VvuFApx2dP3_C2RmEwUyShXY2EaAf3YtldIUI497KFn4At2MhTwL7k5BdPesKMltrj7ayc8U9xdXZtMkuhbZhPc10/s1600/brian_fallon_rcmh.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOq-cZ8Kr2rnYx2CGJuePVHjIpKfpYuUmZ0M4uEcwk6dqzIYaaE6VvuFApx2dP3_C2RmEwUyShXY2EaAf3YtldIUI497KFn4At2MhTwL7k5BdPesKMltrj7ayc8U9xdXZtMkuhbZhPc10/s320/brian_fallon_rcmh.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><i>Photo Credit: Tony Cano</i><br />
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New Jersey favorites the Gaslight Anthem packed Radio City Music Hall Thursday night for a marathon set of nearly two hours. While the band showcased songs from their entire catalogue, their gratitude to fans was apparent as frontman Brian Fallon continually thanked fans when he could find the words.<br />
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Shortly after 9 p.m. Radio City went dark while “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” played through the speakers. The band took the stage to screaming fans and powered through “High Lonesome,” “Boxer,” “We Came to Dance” and “The Diamond Church Street Choir,” an impressive variety of songs from their three full length albums before Fallon addressed the crowd for the first time.<br />
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“Radio City. We started playing in basements. Elvis might even show up. I know we’re in New York, but I imagine New Jersey is represented in the crowd tonight.”<br />
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For the complete review, visit <a href="http://www.bumpershine.com/2010/10/02/gaslight-anthem-at-radio-city-a-review.html" target="_blank">BumperShine</a>. <br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Related Links:</span><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2009/12/so-long-2009-bring-on-2010.html" target="_blank">You Sing, I Write's Top 5 Concerts of 2009</a><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2008/10/band-of-week-gaslight-anthem.html" target="_blank">Band of the Week: Gaslight Anthem</a><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2009/09/five-albums-to-prolong-your-summer.html" target="_blank">Five Albums to Prolong Your Summer</a><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2009/08/all-points-west-music-mud-wrestling-and.html" target="_blank">All Points West: Music, Mud Wrestling, and Beer Gardens</a>ANNIE REUTERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10255621575459933376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294894719759842726.post-44958985224806778872010-10-05T17:30:00.000-04:002010-10-05T17:30:29.811-04:00Band of the Week: MayOrWest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51qw5Of58I8FTpgByzriRsm8VlKbGoLVfXHOtty2-dJVfjKJksU1EahshOOmbqDdiLA5hlFMMZJbyuKBLMBKIOsFcL3E73bGLcV7jd97eTs5hFzo74LhHzxaLCnneHU4FHohrwOiv06M/s1600/mow1.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj51qw5Of58I8FTpgByzriRsm8VlKbGoLVfXHOtty2-dJVfjKJksU1EahshOOmbqDdiLA5hlFMMZJbyuKBLMBKIOsFcL3E73bGLcV7jd97eTs5hFzo74LhHzxaLCnneHU4FHohrwOiv06M/s1600/mow1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
Together since 2005, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/mayorwestmusic" target="_blank">MayOrWest</a> got their start practicing at guitarist Pete Cataldo's apartment on Hoboken's Jackson Street. The four-piece alternative punk rock band has since performed throughout Mile Square City at venues including Maxwell's and The Dubliner, the location of their first show.<br />
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"Our friend bartended there and said he could get us a gig. We only had three original songs, [so I told him] we could play a bunch of covers," Cataldo said.<br />
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The band played nearly 30 songs for three-and-a-half hours. An enjoyable experience, they've been performing and recording ever since.<br />
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I sat down with the quartet outside Hotel Victor Bar and Grill over beers as they filled me in on their lives as musicians, the inspiration behind their songs and near death van experiences traveling to gigs. Easy-going personalities coupled with a hard work ethic, MayOrWest is one Hoboken act to pay attention to.<br />
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For my complete interview, visit <a href="http://hoboken.patch.com/articles/mayorwest-discuss-music-and-touring-mishaps" target="_blank">Hoboken Patch</a>. <br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Related Links:</span><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2010/09/band-of-week-boxer-rebellion.html" target="_blank">Band of the Week: The Boxer Rebellion</a><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2010/09/artist-of-week-joy-ike.html" target="_blank">Artist of the Week: Joy Ike</a><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2010/09/artist-of-week-amy-regan.html" target="_blank">Artist of the Week: Amy Regan</a><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2010/08/band-of-week-titus-andronicus.html" target="_blank">Band of the Week: Titus Andronicus</a></div>ANNIE REUTERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10255621575459933376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294894719759842726.post-69039409134763675832010-10-04T17:35:00.001-04:002010-10-04T17:35:01.347-04:00Video Premiere: Benjamin Wagner's "Forever Young"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqTs-wotXN5Z9aT4m86yvceA0dYOP1UPxMbX8XCMG3prfVRJBw9BFAZpOlSd7lySfPwo9yEFVpTD7o6TpPaixIA9IbhQUcdpR-ER9cFdnrXKaVFM8JdQmiaXRST653Leqi1pLLv-RbUVM/s1600/37160_472282967596_559237596_7294396_2063593_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqTs-wotXN5Z9aT4m86yvceA0dYOP1UPxMbX8XCMG3prfVRJBw9BFAZpOlSd7lySfPwo9yEFVpTD7o6TpPaixIA9IbhQUcdpR-ER9cFdnrXKaVFM8JdQmiaXRST653Leqi1pLLv-RbUVM/s320/37160_472282967596_559237596_7294396_2063593_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2010/09/forever-young-for-young-and-young-at.html" target="_blank">Last week</a>, I told you how you could be featured in Benjamin Wagner's latest music video, "Forever Young," the title track off his new album. Today, he was kind enough to allow me to premiere the video for the song. Watch the video below and if you missed the benefit and CD release concert this past Saturday, be sure to download a copy <a href="http://bit.ly/aLLPEX" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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Tracks on <i>Forever Young</i> include "Rainbow Connection" (with Amber Rubarth), "Golden Slumbers" (with Casey Shea), and "You've Got A Friend" (with Mai Bloomfield). Proceeds benefit children's media research and advocacy.<br />
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For more information on the project and the inspiration behind each song, visit <a href="http://www.benjaminwagner.com/category/blog/" target="_blank">BenjaminWagner.com</a>. <br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Related Links:</span><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2010/09/forever-young-for-young-and-young-at.html" target="_blank">"Forever Young" For the Young and Young at Heart</a><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2010/04/artist-to-watch-amber-rubarth.html" target="_blank">Artist to Watch: Amber Rubarth</a><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2009/02/jamie-leonhart-keeps-standing-room-only.html" target="_blank">Jamie Leonhart Keeps Standing Room Only Crowd Singing</a><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2007/12/family-holiday-album-to-benefit-young.html" target="_blank">A Family Holiday Album to Benefit Young Writers</a>ANNIE REUTERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10255621575459933376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294894719759842726.post-41477500818253795052010-09-30T17:00:00.002-04:002010-10-14T02:05:00.195-04:00Miranda Lambert Kicks Off Revolution Tour<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOI7OC298sgEbF_n8bs0RDaGWOwZ9muj6NkcpYyAcIzoNaKVme6yDMmydoXoTBaHznN8HPO2LsDuMT1RioTrA52mfJ6XfJv_EI7J_yVwupVBKe-x9cZ4jk8_QTMF9qw8rLIKraClL2vEE/s1600/miranda-lambert-new-for-blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOI7OC298sgEbF_n8bs0RDaGWOwZ9muj6NkcpYyAcIzoNaKVme6yDMmydoXoTBaHznN8HPO2LsDuMT1RioTrA52mfJ6XfJv_EI7J_yVwupVBKe-x9cZ4jk8_QTMF9qw8rLIKraClL2vEE/s320/miranda-lambert-new-for-blog.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>New York City's Terminal 5 was packed to capacity Wednesday night for the start of CMT's ninth annual CMT on Tour, this year featuring Miranda Lambert, Eric Church and Josh Kelley. New Yorkers put on their cowboy boots and hats for the three-hour show and proved that the city that never sleeps has some very ardent country fans. Hats, beer cups and even one girl's cowboy boot were raised in the air multiple times throughout the evening.<br />
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David Nail and Lady Antebellum were spotted in the crowd, as was Josh's wife, actress Katherine Heigl, who danced along to most of Miranda's set. On the heels of their Beacon Theater performance, Lady A and David opted to spend an extra night in New York to catch the show before flying to St. Louis to continue their current headlining tour.<br />
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The first day of the tour, Miranda confessed she missed sound check and instead spent the night in Nashville to celebrate fiancé Blake Shelton's induction into the Grand Ole Opry. <br />
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For the complete review, visit <a href="http://www.theboot.com/2010/09/30/miranda-lambert-tour-new-york/" target="_blank">The Boot</a>.ANNIE REUTERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10255621575459933376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294894719759842726.post-37943389108430863092010-09-29T17:55:00.000-04:002010-09-29T17:55:44.521-04:00"Forever Young" For the Young and Young at Heart<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAqio-SDBD4me3XuudyBOwfYQXXpGgUCbRSFiSUH_q920bXeRuIRN2kcNqOnTLLhBA4WIvEpT0bj3BTQyXReFSGmBUQpmwI9PvjLoURyvoTh_omcuOMpt7pTXCn98jbzYdAf97qiftaZ8/s1600/cd_sm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAqio-SDBD4me3XuudyBOwfYQXXpGgUCbRSFiSUH_q920bXeRuIRN2kcNqOnTLLhBA4WIvEpT0bj3BTQyXReFSGmBUQpmwI9PvjLoURyvoTh_omcuOMpt7pTXCn98jbzYdAf97qiftaZ8/s1600/cd_sm.jpg" /></a></div>On Saturday, Benjamin Wagner will release <i>Forever Young</i>, a 10-track album of cover songs and collaborations with some of New York's finest musicians. The collection of songs, which include two Bob Dylan hits, connect to his childhood and were inspired by the birth of his daughter, Maggie. This weekend, Wagner and friends will debut the tracks at Rockwood Music Hall during two benefit performances Saturday at 3 and 8pm. <br />
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Tracks on <i>Forever Young</i> include "Rainbow Connection" (with Amber Rubarth), "Golden Slumbers" (with Casey Shea), and "You've Got A Friend" (with Mai Bloomfield). Saturday's benefit show will include performances by Chris Abad, Jamie Leonhart, Casey Shea, Bryan Dunn, Emily Easterly, Tony Maceli, James Williams and more. Proceeds will be donated to organizations like Fred Rogers Center and Campaign for Commercial Free Childhood in support of their efforts towards advancing early learning and children’s media. <br />
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Next week, You Sing I Write will premiere the music video for title track, "Forever Young" and you can be a part of it! Simply upload a big, non-compressed image of yourself as a baby or toddler on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mister-Rogers-Me/411587701048?v=wall" target="_blank">Facebook</a> by Saturday for a chance to be featured in the video. For more information on the project and the inspiration behind each song, visit <a href="http://www.benjaminwagner.com/category/blog/" target="_blank">BenjaminWagner.com</a>. <br />
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<span style="font-weight: bold;">Related Links:</span><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2010/04/artist-to-watch-amber-rubarth.html" target="_blank">Artist to Watch: Amber Rubarth</a><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2009/02/jamie-leonhart-keeps-standing-room-only.html" target="_blank">Jamie Leonhart Keeps Standing Room Only Crowd Singing</a><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2008/12/holiday-benefit-concert-recap.html" target="_blank">A Holiday Benefit Concert Recap</a><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2007/12/family-holiday-album-to-benefit-young.html" target="_blank">A Family Holiday Album to Benefit Young Writers</a>ANNIE REUTERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10255621575459933376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294894719759842726.post-43319091709956738262010-09-28T22:25:00.001-04:002010-09-28T22:30:16.428-04:00Band of the Week: The Boxer Rebellion<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzHDnLbLaIZwlmBPD9fGcYlGslJzKp5E7fod_dwMqtlQ1mHJ9HKdwz65tmHpgkzcyp6BprfKI6cPjjKIKczmWj0mGV5dXWQz5Th7-Ag1EXv-2vAOJYq2lwwd687uH2hyYJycACn7qLkxQ/s1600/l_3e1bd181e2f04b7b93574efcbb33510f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzHDnLbLaIZwlmBPD9fGcYlGslJzKp5E7fod_dwMqtlQ1mHJ9HKdwz65tmHpgkzcyp6BprfKI6cPjjKIKczmWj0mGV5dXWQz5Th7-Ag1EXv-2vAOJYq2lwwd687uH2hyYJycACn7qLkxQ/s320/l_3e1bd181e2f04b7b93574efcbb33510f.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Currently on their first American headlining tour, <a href="http://www.myspace.com/theboxerrebellion" target="_blank">The Boxer Rebellion</a> have been impressing audiences with their atmospheric rock. With soaring guitar interludes, foot-thumping percussion and frontman Nathan Nicholson's emotion-fueled vocals, the band captivated all in attendance during their show Saturday at The Bell House.<br />
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Performing just over an hour, the UK-based band showcased tracks off their albums, <i>Exits </i>and <i>Union</i> as well as debuted new material from their upcoming 2011 release. The first unsigned band in history to break into the Billboard Top 200 Charts with a digital only release, you can expect to hear much more from The Boxer Rebellion soon.<br />
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Currently featured in the film, "Going the Distance" with Drew Barrymore and Justin Long, Nicholson and guitarist Todd Howe confessed in an interview before their set that a lot more women have been showing up to their gigs, not that they mind.<br />
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"It's good to be back in New York...in Brooklyn I should say. I don't want any people to get pissed off," Nicholson told the crowd after playing "Evacuate."<br />
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With vocals that bring to mind U2's Bono and arena friendly musical accompaniment, it's easy to picture The Boxer Rebellion in a stadium setting. Hard to believe they remain unsigned, their American tour promises to be a success. Both lead guitarist Howe and Nicholson command the stage while bassist Adam Harrison and drummer Piers Hewitt flush out the sound. Throughout their set, the band transitioned from slower ballads to more rock centric numbers effortlessly. In fact, on some tracks each member could be found pounding away on some form of percussion.<br />
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Tracks like "Semi-Automatic" slowed down their set with solid instrumental interludes while others, like "Soviets" were a welcomed surprise. Switching gears from electric to acoustic guitar, Nicholson told the crowd that the song is "a kind of country song if there were such a song in our repertoire."<br />
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While the girls were most excited to hear tracks from "Going the Distance" performed, the band managed to please all in attendance. Whether it was the females nearing close to the stage or the men back towards the soundboard nodding along, The Boxer Rebellion satisfied during their gig in Brooklyn. Lucky fans who stayed until the very end of their set enjoyed dancing and singing along with Nicholson when he jumped off the stage for last song of the night, "Watermelon."<br />
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For more on The Boxer Rebellion, be sure to visit them on <a href="http://www.myspace.com/theboxerrebellion" target="_blank">MySpace</a> and watch a video of Saturday's show <a href="http://blog.theboxerrebellion.com/brooklyn-bellhouse-instant-footage" target="_blank">here</a>. Stay tuned for my exclusive interview and concert footage. <br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Related Links:</span><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2010/09/artist-of-week-joy-ike.html" target="_blank">Artist of the Week: Joy Ike</a><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2010/09/artist-of-week-amy-regan.html" target="_blank">Artist of the Week: Amy Regan</a><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2010/08/band-of-week-titus-andronicus.html" target="_blank">Band of the Week: Titus Andronicus</a><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2010/08/artist-of-week-elvis-presley.html" target="_blank">Artist of the Week: Elvis Presley</a></div>ANNIE REUTERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10255621575459933376noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294894719759842726.post-61991830613263739902010-09-24T18:00:00.002-04:002010-10-29T00:37:59.070-04:00Song of the Week: "Until You"Gearing up for Miranda Lambert's concert next week at Terminal 5, I've been listening to country music all day. (Not that I don't normally listen to country music to begin with...) I came across Billy Currington's song, "Until You" off his latest release and decided to make it my song of the week until I found out it was a cover of Dave Barnes' original. Having featured Barnes on the blog several times, I couldn't believe that I had never heard it before. Watch the video below, I'd love to know your thoughts!<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Related Links:</span><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2010/05/q-with-dave-barnes.html" target="_blank">Q&A with Dave Barnes</a><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2010/04/song-of-week-god-gave-me-you.html" target="_blank">Song of the Week: "God Gave Me You"</a><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2010/05/lady-antebellum-bring-nashville-to-new.html" target="_blank">Lady Antebellum Bring Nashville to New York at Sold-Out Show</a><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2010/05/artist-of-week-billy-currington.html" target="_blank">Artist of the Week: Billy Currington</a></div>ANNIE REUTERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10255621575459933376noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294894719759842726.post-51429175222781598822010-09-23T17:20:00.000-04:002010-09-23T17:20:13.941-04:00Album Review: Matt White’s “It’s the Good Crazy”<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6KR3PPw6p3UJ6dKeBDqKe1acmDZuSP1uG2cUzITwCCxQsl3j47tq0t8jnAsJ886dR-x86k3KOKdpwa6ZCHo7OFs1aSRb6SLvXVSwG1Xan-75vTuQbwKxcsd-T1VzJiZ34xW0as8xOTTE/s1600/matt-white-album-extralarge_1279129262863.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6KR3PPw6p3UJ6dKeBDqKe1acmDZuSP1uG2cUzITwCCxQsl3j47tq0t8jnAsJ886dR-x86k3KOKdpwa6ZCHo7OFs1aSRb6SLvXVSwG1Xan-75vTuQbwKxcsd-T1VzJiZ34xW0as8xOTTE/s320/matt-white-album-extralarge_1279129262863.jpg" /></a></div>With 11 tracks of infectious falsetto and defined soul, Matt White impresses on sophomore release, <i>It’s the Good Crazy</i>. From the very first track, “And the Beat Goes On” White manages to capture the listener's undivided attention with his powerful singing, piano playing and whistling. The versatility between each song on the LP electrifies as it's nearly impossible to predict what will come next.<br />
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Catchy songs like first single, "Falling In Love (With My Best Friend)" are instantly likable and easy to picture heard on Top 40 radio while the sexy "She's On Fire" offers surprising diversity with a seductive beat matched well with White's deep vocals.<br />
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The slower "Taking On Water" follows "She's On Fire" and embodies lyrics that are bound to make every girl's heart swoon. "It's your eyes that keep me hanging around/Make me drive all night to get to your house," he sings over light percussion and acoustic guitar accompaniment. <br />
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While White demonstrates his ability to be more serious on a number of ballads throughout his LP, it's on more playful tracks like the 70s influenced "Teacher Teacher" that showcase his talent best. Alternating between slower singing and belting the chorus, his transformation is impeccable. "Off My Wall" follows suit with higher vocals and slow groove building that is sure to bring even the shyest wallflower to the dance floor. <br />
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Overall, a remarkably solid release, White makes a name for himself on <i>It's the Good Crazy</i>. In an industry of predictability, White remains to stand out from the crowd.<br />
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For more on Matt White, be sure to visit <a href="http://www.myspace.com/mattwhitemusic" target="_blank">MySpace</a> and to learn about the stories behind his songs, read a recent interview with him on <a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/mike-ragogna/emhuffpost-reviewem-john_b_734305.html" target="_blank">The Huffington Post</a>. Watch him perform latest single, "Falling In Love" below.<br />
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I caught 2AM Club live a few months ago and was blown away by their catchy harmonies and infectious rap interludes. Watch the video for their latest single, "Worry About You" below.<br />
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With airy vocals that bring to mind Colbie Caillat and Kina Grannis, singer-songwriter Hope teams up with Jason Mraz for this breathlessly delicate ballad. <br />
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Female rappers don't get enough credit. I've received a few emails from Kellee Maize and was impressed by her words and style. Watch the video for "Third Eye" below.<br />
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What new songs are you listening to? Let me know!ANNIE REUTERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10255621575459933376noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294894719759842726.post-10105155429263223402010-09-21T17:50:00.000-04:002010-09-21T17:50:37.109-04:00You Sing I Write Wins Music Award!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNVCSJtmcp_oVI54De5d8vwbnzbvaCnvREDIdGg0BC3IyahGiZ6gV6yOwRAUW80xyjr6SPJmtVaGIv9EFKgSDjJtG4G9fZoJl6SksCCapt58TLqV4vQ9mJSyi_CViRPJ42BABnZJ0V8QQ/s1600/Award-TSS-2010-Review-Music-Blog.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNVCSJtmcp_oVI54De5d8vwbnzbvaCnvREDIdGg0BC3IyahGiZ6gV6yOwRAUW80xyjr6SPJmtVaGIv9EFKgSDjJtG4G9fZoJl6SksCCapt58TLqV4vQ9mJSyi_CViRPJ42BABnZJ0V8QQ/s320/Award-TSS-2010-Review-Music-Blog.jpg" /></a></div><br />
I received an email last week informing me that You Sing I Write won a Web Excellency Award from Theater Seat Store!<br />
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When checking out the site for myself, they write:<br />
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"Sometimes it seems that everyone has an opinion about music. This award goes to those blogs who's opinions matter."<br />
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The site went on to explain their process of choosing the blogs that stand out for music coverage.<br />
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"The team has once again composed a list of the best blogs in music, this time focussing on the heavily-stamped ground of music reviews. We provide the unique sites below in one simple location for your review and enjoyment, while at the same time using the opportunity to award each for their fine writing skills and services to the sprawling world of music and, of course, the dear reader.<br />
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The amount of music review blogs out there is staggering to say the least – from professional publications to personal journals, we focussed not on the size of the operation (or indeed the subsequent output) when choosing our award winners but on the sheer quality of content on offer. This will be manifestly apparent to anyone who takes the time to read them." <br />
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Thanks for all your support over the years! Mark your calendars for a special 3-year anniversary blog bash November 12th in Brooklyn. More details to come! To check out the other blog winners, visit <a href="http://www.theaterseatstore.com/review-music-blog" target="_blank">Theater Seat Store</a>.ANNIE REUTERhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10255621575459933376noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7294894719759842726.post-28844417571089238852010-09-20T23:30:00.001-04:002010-09-20T23:30:01.084-04:00Artist of the Week: Joy Ike<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq46Rs6feRD9BT9MB64kjyqhvJ3Cu6PEdcNhUGcUdCB7Xiv01zr4MaKnDzbl3aTzPbMm9hcA9c5TXm8VVKawyUNLpsf176kuK_7rYHoNU8sQLubmQs4OemE_8pyl6I7dhcCj2-m7mr5j8/s1600/JoyIke.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq46Rs6feRD9BT9MB64kjyqhvJ3Cu6PEdcNhUGcUdCB7Xiv01zr4MaKnDzbl3aTzPbMm9hcA9c5TXm8VVKawyUNLpsf176kuK_7rYHoNU8sQLubmQs4OemE_8pyl6I7dhcCj2-m7mr5j8/s320/JoyIke.jpg" /></a></div>Pennsylvania based singer-songwriter <a href="http://www.myspace.com/joyike" target="_blank">Joy Ike</a> has been making a name for herself. After releasing her second album independently, she won an opening slot performing at this summer's reinstated Lilith Fair through a fan voted contest on OurStage. Since then, she has continued her grassroots approach to music to stay true to her values.<br />
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With vocals that recall popular singer-songwriters Sara Bareilles and Regina Spektor, Ike's soulful singing style and breathtaking piano accompaniment impress. What is most striking of Ike is that she embodies a timeless and familiar quality. Songs like opening track, "Sweeter" draw the listener in with her upbeat singing style while the nearly one minute piano intro on "Give Me Truth" relaxes. <br />
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Beautiful title track, "Rumors" leaves an impact on the listener with Ike's slow and powerful vocals accompanied by the light strokes of the piano and fitting string features. Despite the impressive music, it is Ike's hopeful and introspective lyrics that allow her to stand out from popular singer-songwriters.<br />
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In fact, in an interview with OurStage.com, she touched upon the importance of creating memorable music.<br />
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"What a person says reflects who they are. I want to make music that's purposeful and I want to create music that people can hold onto for a long time."<br />
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With a release as strong as <i>Rumors</i>, Ike is well on her way. <br />
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For more on Joy Ike, be sure to visit her on <a href="http://www.myspace.com/joyike" target="_blank">MySpace</a> and watch the interview below. You can download her track, "Sweeter" <a href="http://drop.io/joyikemusic/asset/01-sweeter-mp3" target="_blank">here</a>. <br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Related Links:</span><br />
• <a href="http://yousingiwrite.blogspot.com/2010/09/artist-of-week-amy-regan.html" target="_blank">Artist of the Week: Amy Regan</a><br />
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I can hardly believe it's been a month since I moved to Brooklyn. While I've been exploring all the venues in the area and attending numerous shows in cool locations like rooftops and friends' backyards, I thought, "Why not host my own backyard concert with my roommates?" So, instead of the typical housewarming party, my roommates and I are planning a show at our friend's backyard in Park Slope next Sunday.<br />
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Won't you join us? <br />
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Brooklyn-based band The Ramblers will bring their soulful Americana for a set you won't want to miss. They'll be performing the night before at Mercury Lounge, so if you're in the area definitely check them out there and come to our soiree the next day for a scaled down, acoustic set. The Ramblers have been compared to The Band and like to refer to themselves as a mix of Jim Croce backed with Booker T. & the M.G.'s. With rave reviews by numerous music publications, they will surely impress.<br />
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Be sure to listen to The Ramblers on <a href="http://www.myspace.com/theramblersnyc" target="_blank">MySpace</a> and to RSVP for the location of our backyard concert <a href="mailto:atreuter@gmail.com">E-mail me</a>. Hope to see you Sunday!<br />
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