Festival/Conference of the Month – May 2000 Network with the pros EAT’M Conference – Emerging Artists & Talent in Music – June 7 thru 10, 2000 http://www.eat-m.com This Las Vegas Music Conference features some of the best women in music including Anni Minogue, Automatic Taxi Star, Framing Amy, Jennifer marks, Mimi Burns, Nina Storey, and … [Read more…]
By Alex Teitz Going to an Ani DiFranco show is like an indoor festival. The crowd is always high energy and ready for music. This is no exception. The night began with Jim White, and his band. This three piece band plays a country rock with its own peculiar twist. White is a combination of … [Read more…]
By Alex Teitz Shivaree is an amazing, creative band releasing their debut CD, I Oughtta Give You A Shot in the Head for Making Me Live in this Dump , on Capitol Records. Shivaree is Ambrosia Parsley on vocals and guitar, Duke McVinnie on guitar, bass and vocals, and Danny McGough on keyboard and a … [Read more…]
By Alex Teitz Sandra Collins is a world renowned DJ specializing in trance music. Her music is filled with beats, rhythms, vocals and spins that transport the dancer. Collins is the daughter of a show business family, but beginning in 1987, emerged in the DJ scene. Her recently released CD, Tranceport 3 continues Paul Oakenfold’s … [Read more…]
by Alex Teitz Tone Cool Records’ recording artist Susan Tedeschi is a person in flux. She was nominated for a Grammy for her album, Just Won’t Burn, and is a repeat winner of the Boston music awards. She is a touring artist who will be criss-crossing the nation this summer. On stage her powerful vocals … [Read more…]
by Alex Teitz The German band, Guano Apes is a worldwide sucess. Led by the hard hitting vocals of Sandra Nasic this band has toured with P.O.D. and with Sevendust. Their RCA release, Proud Like A God has already gone platinum. Their second release, just released in Europe has gone Gold and continues to climb … [Read more…]
by Alex Teitz When FEMMUSIC first encountered Hannah Alkire it was at a show in held her honor. Hannah is a cellist and the second half of the group Eidolon. Hannah plays the cello more like a guitar. She drums on it, and plays chords, and makes it much more than the instrument seen as … [Read more…]
by Alex Teitz Women from Mars (L-R: Beth Quist, Junis “Jude” Ponds, and Sally Taylor) FEMMUSIC began this story three months ago, and now is the perfect time to talk about The Women From Mars© and Persephone’s Circle©. Next month we will focus on two other projects including Portland’s Porch Songs©, and The Independence … [Read more…]
by Alex Teitz Sister Monica is a blues singer-songwriter of world renown. She came into the music world in 1992 after being a Sergeant in the US. Marine Corps, and as an engineering consultant. She was a 1998 nominee for “Best Contemporary Blues Female” at the W.C. Handy Awards. Sista Monica sings with an overpowering … [Read more…]
By Alex Teitz Jackie Selby works in the trenches of the radio wars. She hosts the midday slot on Alice 106 FM in Denver, Colorado. Being a DJ in commercial radio is a tough and thankless job. FEMMUSIC was honored to get a few minutes of her time to ask few questions. For those used … [Read more…]
Festival/Conference of the Month – June 2000 Network with the pros 8th Annual Gavin Summit – Regal Harvest House – Aug 16-19, 2000 – Boulder, CO This conference is a gathering of the radio industry, as well as the rest of the music community. Previous artists who have played to Gavin include Shannon Curfman, and … [Read more…]
Artist of the Month – June 2000 www.x-itrite.com Lady J is a dynamic independent artist. She is receiving radio airplay across the nation. Her CD Music for the Soulis filled with thoughtful lyrics, and strong performances.
Website of the Month – June 2000 Please Visit Muse’s Muse – A Songwriting Resource www.musesmuse.com
Words from the Editor’s Desk The name of this column is Unfinished Mail. Why? Every week I talk to artists, publicists, labels, and a myriad of others. Some days I can exchange up to 3-400 e-mails in a six hour period. Somehow, even with this, I still end most weeks with 20-40 e-mails left … [Read more…]
By Alex Teitz Jessica Riddle is a young singer-songwriter. Her song “Even Angels Fall” was part of the 10 Things I Hate About You soundtrack. Her debut CD Key of Minor on Hollywood Records has a surprising amount of depth and insight. This interview reveals only a small amount of it. For more information visit … [Read more…]
By Alex Teitz Lila McCann became a big name in country music in a very short time. Her debut CD Lila went Gold. Her song “With You” on her newest CD, Something In The Air has been charted in the top. If that weren’t enough, McCann has also done some acting and appeared on Walker … [Read more…]
Artist of the Month – May 2000 Andrea Maybaum is a featured artist in May on the Women Of MP3 (see our links page) , and has FEMMUSIC’s attention as well. Watch for Maybaum to play at The Bitter End in NYC on May 24, 2000. http://www.andreamaybaum.com
Website of the Month – May 2000 Please Visit http://www.indie-music.com – Indie Music A Comprehensive Website For Independent Artists
By Alex Teitz Marcia Ball is one of those rare artists who has done most everything over time. She has played folk, country , and most recently blues. Growing up in Vinton, Louisiana Ball has met and experienced a range a musical styles. Ball, with seven CDs to her name, is a prolific and active … [Read more…]
Patty Larkin is a singer-songwriter with a quick wit, and terrific personality on-stage, and off. Living on Cape Cod she has joined the New England music community winner numerous Boston awards. In addition Larkin tours constantly. Her most recent CD, à Gogo is a collection of live performances from cities nationwide. For more information on … [Read more…]
by Alex Teitz The Nields are fast becoming a band to watch for. The Nields have played The Newport Folk Festival, The Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, and many other prominent festivals. Their folk pop sound has many hooks and catchy phrases that stick with audience long after a show. The Nields are Katryna Nields on … [Read more…]
By Alex Teitz Michelle Malone is the rebel. The reserved one. She has a career spanning over ten years, three record labels, and six albums. Her seventh release, Home Grown, is under her own label, SBS (Strange Bird Songs) Records and is filled with hope. Emily Saliers of the Indigo Girls guest stars on a … [Read more…]
By Alex Teitz Melissa Ferrick is a singer-songwriter with a wealth of talent and skill. She has been performing for over ten years, and continues to play packed houses. Her newest release, Freedom, expresses her ability and explores her creativity in a ways not seen before. Teaming up with bassist Marika Tjelios, this album was … [Read more…]
By Alex Teitz Every year the music industry hunts for the new artist that will make the grade and change the style and feel of music for the coming year. One place where this is done is South by Southwest. This weeklong event includes lectures, and hundreds of bands playing to the industry. This year … [Read more…]