Alicia Dara- vocals, acoustic and electric guitar, tambourine
Jason Staczek- piano and programming, hammond, rhodes
Ian Moore- electric guitar, vocals
Johnny Sangster-electric guitar
Carlos Suarez Del Real- electric guitar
Andy Stoller- bass
Derek Brown- upright bass
Mike Musburger- drums
David Stern- drums
Dave Brogan- drums
Matthew Burgess- percussion
Mia Boyle- vocals
Fia McGann- vocals
Influences
Jeff Buckley, Rufus Wainright, Tori Amos, Joseph Arthur, Aimee Mann, Roxy Music, Jane Siberry, Annie Lennox, Bill Withers, Chris Whitley, Chet Baker, Morphine, The Gutter Twins, Robbie Robertson, Neil Finn, Daniel Lanois, Feist, Ian Moore, Jenny Lewis, Kate Bush, Maria McKee, Me'Shell Ndegeocello, Rickie Lee Jones, Sheila Chandra, Joan Osborne, Led Zeppelin, The Police, and an ebarrasing number of 80's hits.
“Well-produced with lush sonics, Dara knows how to make a melodic record…a talented vocalist with a wide range and charming voice” –Indie-Music.Com
“[Covering] David Bowie’s ‘Heroes’ is a hard feat… but Dara’s version has it’s own soul”- CollectedSounds.Com
Chroma Records’ newest signing is Alicia Dara. Born in Vancouver BC, Alicia is the daughter of Grammy winning symphony musicians. Trained at an early age as a vocalist, Alicia explored musical theatre and cabaret before writing her first record of original songs in ’97.
“The Secret Dream of Tigers” is Alicia’s new CD. In the vein of Aimee Mann’s “Bachelor Number 2” and Rufus Wainright’s “Poses”, “The Secret Dream of Tigers” is a musically eclectic group of songs that explores several different styles in service of a larger theme. Alicia dedicated it to “all the artists, with love and encouragement”, and the metaphor of interaction with tigers (who are mentioned on 5 of the 12 songs) serves to illustrate an artist’s struggle with demons both inner and outer.
The culmination of 2 years of work with producer Jason Staczek, it features a host of Seattle luminaries including Ian Moore, Mia Boyle, Andy Stoller, Johnny Sangster, and Dave Brogan. Standout tracks include “Trouble”, a love song that features Alicia’s stunning soprano voice at its most seductive, and a cinematic cover of David Bowie’s “Heroes”. “Black Muddy River” praises the power of female appetites, while “Leather Jacket” reads like a cautionary tale about buying into the evils of one’s own image.
So far in 2008 Alicia has shot a music video for “Black Muddy River” (due on YouTube later this year) and signed a publishing deal for film and TV soundtrack representation. Alicia also went on a summer pre-release tour. She played at the Knitting Factory in New York, the Limelight in Nashville, and at Genghis Cohen in LA. “The Secret Dream of Tigers” will be released on Wednesday October 8th.
All of Alicia's CD's can be purchised on ITunes.
You have surely heard about the tragic death of a brave young woman who was murdered in Iran just for peacefully protesting with her father on the streets of Teheran.
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In a act of Kindness endorphin levels are elevated in the Giver, the Receiver and the Observer, how nice is that.
"do not seek happiness .. but .. do rid your self of unhappiness = Zero Negative thoughts"
"Share knowledge ,it is a way to achieve immortality"
Nice set last night with Jean at the triple D. Shame that guy didn't take you up on the tamborine offer. I carry my Morse Anglo Concertina everywhere and am always ready to Jam, but have learned to control my urges to jump right in...
A new collection of Comic/Nonsense Verse, For Children, called, ‘Please Do Not Encourage This Nonsense by Purchasing this Book: Poems By Paul H. Tubb’, is available for purchasing.
23 Poems Not about Football, 11 that are about Football and 5 limericks. Paul H. Tubb has put these together, with some illustrations, into a handy book form so that they can be read at anyone’s leisure. Funny Rhyming poems that will delight Children of all ages. Poems about subjects such as Strange Christmas’s, Tone Deaf Dentists and the worlds worst stuntman among others. To learn more, please click on the link below.
We don’t know. Our drummer Frank is moving home for awhile. He may or may not be back. Frank is our soulmate, and Upwell will not be the same without him. But we’re going to send him off with a big, stinkin’ party.
Thanks a million Alicia for joining our ministry of Blues. It's all about peace, love, understanding, and GROOVE. Enjoyed your tunes. Wishing you the very best in Blues and life! -Big Daddy
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Hi Alicia, We are really looking forward to your performance tomorrow at the theater! Please contact me so we can be on the same page... suziebradford@gmail.com I am organizing the events tomorrow =) Yo sound beautiful! I can hardly wait!
Alicia- Thank you for adding me. I've been enjoying listening to your music here. You have a lovely voice! I could hear some very cool violin with it! Cheers- Beth
Dear Alicia, Thank you very much. I love your voice and your music. You're so beautiful, sensitive, gifted. Lots of sweet thoughts for you from Paris. Happy next year, all the best for you. And many kisses.
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