solo project = When the Broken Bow. me on piano/vocals/accordion/banjolele, justin stimson on bass/guitar/vocals, & introducing miss sharon ermlich on drums/toypiano/things that fit around her kit!
heroes & villains is back on the scene after some lone time. sweet. my musical brain also shares itself with mr. frederick, marmits, rainbow & the kittens, leviethan......
all these can be found somewheres in my top friends area.
so i list all these shows on this page, even though this is MY page for MY music... just because i can.
i need to get into some more classical-type stuff again. any thoughts?
Influences
schumann, wine, scott joplin, mommy & daddy, my main man justin, tom waits, yummy portland beers, rachmaninoff, bad shit that happens to good people places & things & vice versa, pump organs, babies, beach boys, the beach, (i have to admit) tori amos, anouar brahem, coffee, chopin, noe venable, guilt, pain, sadness, disgust, anger, love, past lives, my hungarian gypsy blood. . . maybe some more i can't think of right now. . .
i'm a musical slut who can get enough.
also a recording slut who can't get enough.
piano's my first love, though we're kinda in a rough spot with our relationship at the moment... voice, clarinet, accordion - these are also my friends. bought a banjolele awhile back, as well as a flute... i'm considering recording just a banjolele album since, as i mentioned earlier in the program, the piano isn't willing to give me what i need right now...
i guess i'm learning how to clear the clutter & redefine what the hell it is i'm supposed to be doing with myself, my hands, my ear(s), & how to enjoy this silly little town while i'm still here... moving to st johns-ish has helped. have you BEEN? shit.......
"Ali Ippolito writes music with a haunting poetry and quiet authority that simultaneously tugs, pulls, coaxes, vexes, and inspires. A mezmerizing singer, Ippolito accompanies herself on piano, accordion, and the curious banjolele, giving us fading, sepia-tinged sonic postcards of love and loss.
Her simmering music–as captivating as Tom Waits’ universe of tattooed,angel-headed sinners and hipster saints, Carlos Gardel’s tango-longing or Edith Piaf’s fragile lyric ache– to paraphrase the poet Mina Loy, 'infects us with unendurable ease/touching nerve-terminals.' That’s a good thing"
(published in First Thursday, arts, community, portland, sometimes a great notion)
The new True Margrit CD - The Juggler's Progress - is now available for pre-order, along with t-shirts and artwork, photo and drumheads, as we get ready for our monthlong tour of the Great Northwest! Check it out here: http://bit.ly/7Cu8J
Look for us in Washington, Oregon and California between October 15 and November 15, when our tour wraps up with the big show at San Francisco's best rock club, Bottom of the Hill! For the complete show schedule, check here: http://bit.ly/1UgGqQ
Haha! Come see Almost Dark play LIVE at the old Town Lounge, the new
Ella Street Social Club and MEET THE BAND IN PERSON!!! Two touring
bands are coming all the way up from THE BAY AREA!!! www.myspace.com/spesuschrist www.myspace.com/bloodandsunshine
Hello, I'm just sending out a reminder that due to the nature of the festival site, this event does have limited capacity ... we will be selling only 2000 adult tickets - buy soon to avoid disapointment. Tickets purchased at the gate (if still available) will be more expensive.
So grab your tickets in advance from our website -
Come to this event if you support midwifery -- if you have kids -- if you like music -- if you like me -- if you know that everyone deserves healthcare -- if you care about border and immigration issues --if you wanna have FUN! Sunday July 12th from 3 pm till 10pm A day of fun and music to support Holy Family ( Birth center on the Texas/ Mexico border where I am soon to be volunteering ) Featuring : Downriver, Spirospero, Coffinship, the Amalgams, Son Skull , when the broken bow ,and 57 octaves below. $5. More if you can. Food and Drinks Cheap! Fun for kids too! Outside event with amazing view of the St. Johns bridge. Holy Family Birth Center is an important learning site for nurses, midwives and other birth interested folks.It is mostly volunteer run and serves a very low income population regardless of their ability to pay. This event also doubles as my going away party -- so come learn about this important place, say adios to me, and enjoy some amazing music. Tell everyone you know! This is an awesome cause! IF you cant make it, donate directly to holy family through their website!
address: address: 9034 N. Edison ( corner of Edison and St. Louis in St. Johns)
Hi Ali. HOw are you? Hopefully the music is good. I am not working or going to school at the moment so let me know of any shows you are doing as I would love to see you.....it's been to long. Take care.
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