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Paper Route played with Copeland, This Providence, and Brooke Waggoner at Minneapolis' Varsity Theater last night. This is an all-ages show, which means it started early. Wow, like 5 o'clock early.

The turnout was really good, mostly underage kids.... so the three bartenders were really lonely. The young photographers were out in droves as well... capturing every movement made by Copeland. Seriously photographers, take it easy.

Anyway, of course I got there late, caught a bit of Nashville's Brooke Waggoner (official/myspace) on stage with her women band of strings and cellos. Most of the songs toward the end was mostly Waggoner and her keyboard... I did end up downloading her free 2007 EP called Fresh Pair of Eyes if you sign up for her mailing list.

Seattle's This Providence (official/myspace) (formerly known as Sunday Best) did their high energy rock set, I had a feeling I would like them when lead singer Dan Young did Oasis' "Don't Look Back in Anger" song during their brief soundcheck. They did a lot of songs from their new 2009 album Who Are You Now?, such as: "Sure as Hell", "Letdown", "That Girl's a Trick", "Keeping on Without You".

Florida's Copeland (official/myspace) started off their set badly (sorry I'm not familiar with the band enough to tell you what song they started, but it was two keyboard-driven songs). Singer Aaron Marsh started singing the first song again on their second song. He realized this right away and pulled the song to a halt and made it an inside joke about time travel and ABC's "Lost" or something. I think he was really embarrassed about it and claimed that he was "really drunk". (I think he was kidding though).

Paper Route at the Varsity Theater, Minneapolis (04/11/09)

Like Waggoner, Paper Route are also from Nashville, Tennessee. The band consists of dueling vocals between J.T. Daly (keyboards) and Andy Smith (guitars). Although this sounds cool, it was kind of hard to hear their vocals for this show - perhaps it was the overpowering guitars and drumming or something.

Although I'm complaining, listening to their latest EP Are We All Forgotten (you can hear the entire EP on their official website ), they are sort of going for that distorted vocals-kind of thing.

Already hailed by Filter, Daytrotter, and Paste, as a band to watch out for, they certainly must be excited to launch their second album Absence on April 28^th. I ran into Greg (I've been running into a lot of local bloggers lately - it's weird because I never recognize anyone), who seems very excited about Absence and complains that no one is talking about the album. Well if you pre-order now you get one downloadable song, "Carousel" and a 7-minute documentary tomorrow (April 13^th). Plus buttons.

Songs From The Heart, 12 Song Album, 2008
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Sylvia Bennett With “The Three Tenors”
Genre: Smooth Jazz/Adult Easy Listening

Sylvia Bennett - Ain't Misbehavin' Sylvia Bennett Tour Dates 04/18/09 Bertofino’s Biscayne Key Biscayne, FL 05/16/09 Bertofino’s Key Biscayne, FL Selective Discography [1985] You're My Fantasy (ZYX and New York Music Company) [1986] Sentimental Journey by Lionel Hampton [1991] Here's That Rainy Day [2006] There Will Never Be Another You by Lionel Hampton [2008] Fantasies the Remixes [2008] Songs from the Heart

Sylvia was born in Italy, but emigrated to Philadelphia when she was a child. After moving to Miami, she started singing professionally in 1976.   Phyllis Diller, Jackie Mason and other headliners began to use her to open their acts when in Florida. She was content being a pop performer until she met Lionel Hampton, who told her she should be singing jazz. Recording with Hampton in 1985, Bennett worked with him at festivals and at the inaugurals of Presidents Ronald Reagan and George Bush. Three jazz records resulted from Hampton's injunction to go jazz -- I Need a Man in 1988 for New York Music, Rainbows in the Sky in 1991 for her own company, Out of Sight Music, and Here's That Rainy Day for Bay Cities in 1992. Tenor man Boots Randolph joined her on the latter session. During the 1990's, Bennett has appeared at European jazz festivals, notably in Budapest and in Amsterdam. 

Although the songs on Songs From The Heart are standard jazz love ballads or “torch songs”, Sylvia's silky smooth, clear and bright toned soprano voice and warm personality, are particularly suited to these old favorites. Not only does she touch your soul, she soothes and caresses it!  You instantly feel relaxed and at ease listening to her, and by the time Sylvia has finished you feel reassured that things really will be all right. 

Add to this “The Three Tenors,” tenor saxophonists, that is.  The late Boots Randolph, two-time Latin Grammy nominee Ed Calle and eight-time Grammy nominee Kurt Whalum accompanying the singer with saxophone solos on each tune, and providing the perfect blend of sax and vocal.  Just another reason Songs From The Heart is a “must have” for every jazz collection.

Songs From The Heart is available either as a CD or as a MP3 download from CD Baby

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 10/09/2008 21:52:58  ♥ written by vu ()

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Also, last night, I conducted an interview with Kerry Politzer (W♥M). It was totally unexpected and spontaneous. It was like You're here, I'm awake, let's do it!!!, and so it was done. Lots of fun, and you can hear a portion of it here (#27). The full show will air October 12^th. Now that's how things are done!

She's playing a few upcoming dates:

14 Oct 2008 19:00	SESAC Writers On The Storm at Rockwood	NY, New York
18 Nov 2008 20:30	Girls Rock The Night at Caffe Vivaldi	New York, New York

As you know we get a ton of music submissions (which is both a blessing and a curse), and although I hold actual physical CDs more important than demos or MP3s, in this post I am taking care of some digital submissions. Below are some notes I've put together for these MP3s - most are in the form of one or two songs. I think the most important thing they want to get across is that we mention their new tour dates, etc.

So apologies in advance if I don't go into a lot of details about their biography or music. Just think, this is only four of hundreds of digital submissions.

Also, I know my statement regarding not accepting MP3s is discouraging. If that didn't frighten you off, please consider submitting us some of your music. It wouldn't hurt to try, right?

Oh, and please stop sending me tea. I am not a tea drinker.

Look Mexico - You're Not Afraid of The Dark Are Look Mexico LOOK MEXICO lookmexico.net ♥ myspace.com/lookmexico This Florida band seems really impressive, at least according to their latest press release. Their music, from the first two passes through their four-track EP, Gasp Asp, sounds very much like all-american alternative rock. You know, the kind of thing you'll find at the Warp Tour (but not as aggressive). They are about to finish the rest of their tour, ending on Halloween, which actually looks really fun: 10/16 Auburndale, FL @ Bloodhound Bash 10/17 Ashville, NC @ The New French Bar w/The Dark Romantics 10/18 Charlotte, NC @ Lunchbox Records w/The Dark Romantics 10/26 Virginia Beach, VA @ The Jewish Mother 10/28 Columbia, SC @ The New Brookland Tavern 10/29 Nashville, TN @ Springwater w/Winter Sounds 10/31 Gainesville, FL @ The Fest 7

Hushpuppies - Lost Organ Hushpuppies HUSHPUPPIES hushpuppies.com ♥ myspace.com/hushpuppies They have one of those love/hate/adorable/detestible name don't they? Because they are French and because they are signed to one of my favorite record label, Minty Fresh, I'm mentioning them here. So what makes this rock band so compelling? Maybe it's because they're about to blow up when they appear on the upcoming Guitar Hero World Tour (Oct 28th), alongside other well-established acts such as Modest Mouse and REM. It's all planned accordingly when their album, Silence Is Golden will hit the States on November 4th. More information on news.w♥m

The Pale Corners - Steve Buscemi The Pale Corners THE PALE CORNERS myspace.com/thepalecorners Two things going for this band: (1) they are from Sweden, and (2) their song is call "Steve Buscemi". Mr Pink, himself. I hate to judge the band on one song, but that's all they sent me, and it's what you would expect: Swedish Indiepop, or as one girl calls it, "sissy music". If you like Sarah Records, you'll want to check out this band - even though it looks like they only have some demos so far. Their biography (by the way, bands when you send me random MP3s, please include a brief biography) lists that they are a four piece band (Christian Lilja, Henrik Nordström, David Tibblin and Victor Palm) from a variety of different "band constellations". They came together as The Pale Corners through their mutual love of pop music and table tennis. What else, my friend, what else? They are playing a few dates, if you happen to live in the area. 12 Nov 2008 Klubb Kavalkad @ Smålands Nation Lund 15 Nov 2008 Höstgask @ V-Dala Nation Uppsala 26 Nov 2008 Landet Stockholm 09 Dec 2008 Cole’s Corner  @ Pet Sounds Bar Stockholm

Rolo Tomassi - Abraxas Rolo Tomassi ROLO TOMASSI www.myspace.com/rolotomassi ♥ partywounds.blogspot.com Rolo Tomassi are a noisy screamo band from Sheffield and two songs were sent to me via "I Spy" have elements of electronica thrown in and the singer stood out as a woman (usually these screamcore band are men-oriented). They were recently on the cover of Plan B Magazine and it confirms that the girl singer is hot... and probably criminally underage. Their debut album is called Hysterics, it was recently released on September 23rd through Hassle Records. I would imagine their live shows to be intense and insane, so be sure to check them out: 13 Oct 2008 wedgewood rooms, portsmouth w/blood red shoes 15 Oct 2008 cockpit, leeds w/blood red shoes 16 Oct 2008 academy 3, manchester w/blood red shoes 17 Oct 2008 brudenell social club, leeds brainwash festival 18 Oct 2008 cafe drummonds, aberdeen w/blood red shoes 19 Oct 2008 king tuts, glasgow w/blood red shoes 20 Oct 2008 academy 2, newcastle w/blood red shoes 21 Oct 2008 waterfront, norwich w/blood red shoes 22 Oct 2008 the regal, oxford 23 Oct 2008 academy 2, birmingham w/blood red shoes 24 Oct 2008 astoria 2, london w/blood red shoes 07 Nov 2008 the royal, derby refuse revolt clubnight 08 Nov 2008 the engine rooms, brighton w/don caballero 09 Nov 2008 93 feet east, london hokaben festival

 10/05/2008 20:19:16  ♥ written by vu ()

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PART ONE: SOFT TARGETS
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Jesse Corry, on the road, talking to us about:

• The Chicago Soft Targets
• "Frequent Flyer" is like an ex-gf and new album, "Heavy Rainbows"
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Christiaan Mader on his weekend off:

• Preparing for new tour and CMJ onslaught
• The secret origin of Brass Bed
• live vs studio
• Bassist Jacques keeps a food/tour blog, imhungryihavetopee
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