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Meet a New Chick: Introducing Kim Jennings

Meet a New Chick: Introducing Kim Jennings

February 9, 2011 No Comments

Kim Jennings 2010 Worcester Music Awards Best Female Vocalist “In her unassuming way, Kim Jennings enters the stage, opens her mouth to sing and a bird flies out, offering lilting melodies and words powerful enough to rip your heart out, give it a kiss and place it gently back into your chest.” – Trisha and ... Share on Facebook

We Want Barbara Kessler To Be On Stage With Peter Gabriel

We Want Barbara Kessler To Be On Stage With Peter Gabriel

January 10, 2011 No Comments

Sometimes when you’ve known someone, it’s actually harder rather than easier to introduce them – and that is certainly the case with lovely and talented Barbara Kessler. She’s an immensely talented and accomplished singer songwriter, who is both humble and assertive, who gives back to her community with musical events in her barn, hosting local ... Share on Facebook

Get Some Sweet Revenge with Deborah Lombardi

Get Some Sweet Revenge with Deborah Lombardi

January 7, 2011 No Comments

Deborah Lombardi http://www.deborahlombardi.com Home-base: Long Island, NY Where do you find your writing inspiration: Usually the things that happen in my everyday life. My last CD “On The Fringe” was very autobiographical, about the struggles, rejections, hopes and dreams of being a musician. My next CD “Sweet Revenge” is mostly a collection of love/relationship songs, ... Share on Facebook

The Guitar and Yoga-Centered Artist Monica Ott

The Guitar and Yoga-Centered Artist Monica Ott

January 7, 2011 1 Comment

Introducing: Monica Ott (www.monicaott.com) Home-base: NYC, but born and raised in Baltimore, Md. Where do you find your writing inspiration: I find a lot of inspiration from big events that happen in my life.  I am 28 years old and at the age where things around me are constantly changing-Family members are getting older and ... Share on Facebook

GOTCHA MUSIC SERIES IN NYC

GOTCHA MUSIC SERIES IN NYC

December 17, 2010 No Comments

You can listen to the Chicks with Guitars podcast of artists from the Gotcha Music Series. And you can go out tonight and celebrate the 5th. GOTCHA’ Music Series – Last Show of 2010! Sponsored by Hot Cherry Records & Chicks with Guitars @ Googies Lounge (Above The Living Room) 154 Ludlow (LES) – NYC Free – ... Share on Facebook

Wendy Sayvetz, Folk Soprano Underground

Wendy Sayvetz, Folk Soprano Underground

November 7, 2010 No Comments

With such a hauntingly beautiful voice, you might expect to find an artist like Wendy Sayvetz at high-brow and exclusive clubs. But her transcendental voice is part of what makes NYC a unique and worldy cultural center: you can’t buy tickets. You can only find her undergroud, playing as an official MTA artist. Visit her ... Share on Facebook

Emily Zuzik Rocks

Emily Zuzik Rocks

November 7, 2010 No Comments

Emily Zuzik www.emilyzuzik.com Home-base: Brooklyn, NY How would you describe your relationship with music over the last 5 years? I’ve spent the last 5 years working in music in a number of ways. I’ve toured across the country, as well as in the UK, Scotland and Ireland. I’ve recorded and released 3 recordings–2006′s “You Had ... Share on Facebook

We Love to Love Athena’s “Love is Love”

We Love to Love Athena’s “Love is Love”

November 3, 2010 1 Comment

This just in 11/04/10: Love is Love is nominated by MTV for Best Video the Year 2010!! You can vote for it: http://bit.ly/aCQoaC I cannot remember exactly where I first met Athena. I think it was a little variety show that she organized at Cafe ShaSha in the West Village of NYC, maybe some 6 ... Share on Facebook

Rosanne Cash Agrees with us About Bernice Lewis

Rosanne Cash Agrees with us About Bernice Lewis

November 3, 2010 No Comments

Bernice writes beautifully and deeply. Dar Williams Bernice is really one of the keepers of the flame of Real Songwriting. Rosanne Cash These outstanding references from Dar Williams and Rosanne Cash are not just hype – Bernice Lewis is the real thing. She’s an insightful and playful songwriter, who can balance emotional depth and insightful ... Share on Facebook

Profile & Video: Clara Lofaro

Profile & Video: Clara Lofaro

October 7, 2010 3 Comments

The award for “Best Use of Strawberry Shaped Helium Balloons in a Music Video” goes to…Clara Lofaro! What’s not to like? And we’re going to have to follow-up on her answer to our question about a first gig – a funeral. Read more below and feel free to comment. Name: Clara Lofaro Home-base: New York City ... Share on Facebook

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“The Bark Side” Dog Symphony

It’s hard enough to license your songs or your musical talents into the commercial world – and now you’ve...

Most Underrated Chick with Guitar: Why I Love Charo

I love how well she can cast a bull-figher-themed video; I love how if you close your eyes you’d...

Etta James, RIP. Badass from Beginning to End

Etta James, RIP. She was badass from beginning to end. We should all be so lucky to be so...

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Brain stuck? Need redirection? Want more random internet awesomeness delivered right to you? thethinkerbot.com is here! INTRODUCING www.thethinkerbot.com—AN AUTOMATED...

2012 IS GONNA ROCK.

We hope it does for you, too! So far, so good.                ...

Turn Your Desktop into a Rockin’ Lounge Bar: Dum Dum Girls Full Album Video Stream

I just dig them.  And  I totally dig that they’ve got a great 34 minute video of their entire...

She’s A Hard Headed Woman: Wanda Jackson Music Appreciation 101

Let’s see.. in 1958, you might have been dancing around your living room with your family after you just...

TOM WAITS Bad As Me – and other videos of him pimping his work.

I’m not sure if I’m totally onboard with the execution of this promo video for the upcoming release of...

NEW SONG From Grace Potter (video)

I just can’t get enough of this woman, or her guitar player Benny Yurco. Video uploaded to YouTube yesterday....

Brandie Carlile Rocks Life Is Good

Well, Brandi Carlile always rocks – and today she got to rock it with the Boston Pops and some...