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Alyse Black
Acoustic / Alternative / Pop

On USA Debut Tour! New album releases Oct 6th!



Seattle and Austin, Texas
United States

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Last Login:  11/24/2009
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Member Since4/20/2007
Band Websitewww.AlyseBlack.com
Band Members Alyse + Band @ Luna's in San Antonio playing "Willow" - November 2008

Alyse + Juke @ KCDA Local Lounge in Spokane, WA, playing "Hold on to This" - February 2009


Alyse Black Band (Seattle & Touring)

Alyse Black, singer-songwriter & keys
Juke Wyatt, electric & upright bass
Cody Rahn, drums & percussion



Alyse Black Band (Austin)

Alyse Black, singer-songwriter & keys
Juke Wyatt, electric & upright bass
Smitty, drums & percussion



Alyse Black Band (recorded "Hold Onto This")

Alyse Black, singer-songwriter, piano, vibes, wurlitzer, rhodes, organ
Kimo Muraki, guitars, lap steel, ukulele, banjo, saw, etc.
Jeff Miller, trumpet
Juke Wyatt, bass
Cody Rahn, drums, percussion, nuts & pans



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"Debut Tour" Publicity

jeffrey@crash-avenue.com
502.365.4612
Crash-Avenue.Moonfruit.com

College Booking

kevin@bostoneventworks.com
781.395.1732
http://www.bostoneventworks.com

General Booking

Booking@AlyseBlack.com

General Publicity Inquiries

Press@AlyseBlack.com

Management, Label, & Publishing Inquiries

Business@AlyseBlack.com


Influences

Tori Amos, Norah Jones, Sarah McLachlan, Portishead, Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, Eva Cassidy, Ani Difranco, Bjork, Eliott Smith, Tom Waits, Fiona Apple, Edith Piaf, Jude, Mazzy Star, Sparklehorse, Cranberries, Poe, Sarah Vaughan, Led Zeppelin.



"We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are."
– Anais Nin –

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace."
– Jimi Hendricks –

"The only people for me are the mad ones, the ones who are mad to live, mad to talk, mad to be saved, desirous of everything at the same time, the ones who never yawn or say a commonplace thing, but burn, burn, burn like fabulous yellow roman candles exploding like spiders across the stars..."
– Jack Kerouac –

"Success is the ability to go from one failure to another with no loss of enthusiasm."
– Winston Churchill –

"Words have the power to both destroy and heal. When words are both true and kind, they can change our world."
– The Buddha –

Life is just a ride. It’s just a choice right now between fear and love.

Sounds Like

Frequent comparisons made with Regina Spektor, Norah Jones, Rachael Yamagata, Sara Barielles, Feist, and Fiona Apple. Because Alyse’s major influences run the gamut from Billie Holiday to Led Zeplin to Tom Waits, her songs are at once sultry and unique.


Festivals in 2008: Monolith Music Festival, Dfest, MidPoint Music Festival, ThinkSWING! Music Festival, and ChickFest.

Select Venues: Kirkland Performance Center (Kirkland), JazzBones (Tacoma), Luna (San Antonio), The Triple Door (Seattle), ZOLA (Spokane), The Blue Cafe (Long Beach), The Reef (Boise), Katerina's (Chicago), The Gramaphone (St. Louis), Club Cafe (Pittsburgh), Toad's Place (Richmond), The Five Spot (Atlanta), Mansion America Theater (Branson), and Gezellig (Dallas).







Record Label

Little Cherubine Records
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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Dec 19 2009 7:00P
TPC Four Seasons Resort Las Colinas - Benefit for Foster Children Irving, Texas
Dec 22 2009 8:00P
Jewelbox Theater - Days of Holly Seattle, Washington
Dec 26 2009 7:00P
Caffe Mela Wenatchee, Washington
Dec 27 2009 8:00P
Jazzbones Tacoma, Washington
Jan 13 2010 3:00P
Dunn Bros Coffee Spring, Texas
Jan 13 2010 7:00P
Dunn Bros Coffee Spring, Texas
Jan 14 2010 3:00P
Dunn Bros Coffee Katy, Texas
Jan 14 2010 7:00P
Dunn Bros Coffee Katy, Texas
Mar 4 2010 6:00P
Bookwalter Winery Richland, Washington
Jun 5 2010 7:00P
Eddie’s Attic - The Shoot Out Decatur, Georgia

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   About Alyse Black
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"Too Much & Too Lovely" is out!

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Who is Alyse Black?

“There are some voices that stop you in your tracks and make you listen, and Alyse Black is a great example.”
- Eclectic Mix Podcast -

Alyse Black lures you with a sultry whisper. She beckons you with a gripping wail. She's elegant yet primal. Call her angelic, call her wicked, but Alyse Black embodies the red-headed siren singer-songwriter. “Her songs swallow you whole, and there’s nothing you can do about it.” (San Antonio Current)  Her vocal-based indie-pop is frequently compared to the ridiculously playful Regina Spektor; the spacious, anything-goes Björk; and the soft and throbbing Norah Jones.

After a childhood of musical theater and living abroad, Alyse began her career singing on the streets of Pike Place Market in Seattle. One rare sunny afternoon, the pianist for a local group wandered by, stood captivated for a moment, and then explained: he needed another singer for a show that night at a local club. It was perfect for a girl who was too passionate for her over-educated background. There was no looking back.

Alyse’ alternative-pop sophomore album, Hold Onto This, was recorded and produced by Ryan Hadlock (The Strokes, Foo Fighters, Ra Ra Riot, Blonde Redhead, The Gossip) and will hit the proverbial shelf on October 1st, 2009. Her first album, Too Much & Too Lovely won 1st place in Billboard’s Annual World Song Contest in Jazz among many other awards. In addition her US tour in 2008, Alyse performed numerous major music festivals around the States. Alyse is currently touring the US from August through October and Europe later in the year to celebrate the release of Hold Onto This.

"Black boldly channels Bjork, Billie, and Bush (Kate, not GW). Best yet, this jazzy, arty, oddball epic also sounds like Alyse Black more than any of her influences."
- Roctober Magazine -



Current News

Alyse's sophomore album, set to release on October 1st, has been renamed to "Hold Onto This" after Alyse' favorite track on the album!

Alyse will perform a two-week tour with Sarah Peacock and Aly Tadros, performing songs all together with a backing band - a la Hotel Cafe style. The three girls will tour some of the best venues in Texas, beginning and ending in Austin. With three award-winning recording and touring artists working together, the song choices just got choosier. Each of these songstresses has a recent release, with several of their albums releasing right before the tour. Video updates of the tour will be posted on YouTube for fans to follow the adventure! Radio and media stops will be planned throughout the tour. The tour will be full of moments and shows not to be missed! Check out more at http://www.MySpace.com/SirensNBoots!

"Stood for Stand for" won the Independent Singer-Songwriter Awards in Jazz and "Wouldn't It Be Nice?" was a finalist in Adult Contemporary! Check out more info at The Independent Singer-Songwriter Association's Website!

Alyse was selected as StereoFame.com's very first Artist of the Month! Check her out at Alyse' StereoFame.com Website!

"Stood for Stand for" made 1st place on OurStage.com's Jazz Channel and "Emeline" made top ten on OurStage.com's Indie Pop Channel for the month of August!

Alyse will be performing at Denver's Monolith Music Festival and Cincinnati's MidPoint Music Festival in September!

On April 2, 2008, this page officially broke 600 song plays in one day!

"Wouldn't It Be Nice?" has been selected for feature on MyCoke.com!

"Stood for Stand for" just received first place in Billboard's 15th Annual World Song Contest in the category of Jazz! This is a huge honor, and it comes with many benefits - prizes, press, and "all that jazz." Another huge honor is playing at the Branson Music Industry Conference, Workshop and Festival for the chance to win more prizes and "recognition." Stay tuned for more info!

"Too Much & Too Lovely" is now on Pandora.com!

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Recent Reviews & Feature Stories

San Antonio Current Review + Article + Interview - November 2008
MadeLoud.com Album Review of "Too Much & Too Lovely"
Live Review of ZOLA performance - November 2008 - by 103.1 KCDA
MadeLoud.com Article + Interview for Monolith Music Festival
JazzReview.com
Suite101.com LIVE REVIEW by Brittany Brown
LooseyLucy Review
SingerUniverse - Singer of the Month Article
Urban Mainstream Magazine
Billy Sheppard
Indie eZine
All Indie Radio
Revolving Doors Radio



A Sample of Radio Stations Playing "Too Much & Too Lovely"

iRadio in LA
KEXP 90.3 FM in Seattle, WA
KRIM LP FM 96.3 in Payson, AZ (Kit's Korner)
The Que 98.2 FM Online Radio
Hope FM 90.1
WFSS The Planet (Fayetteville, North Carolina)
Radio Corax (Halle, Germany)
WBCX 89.1 FM (Gainsville/Atlanta, Georgia)
SmoothJazz.com
KMBH Radio (Harlingen, Texas)
Willinois.com
KSUA 91.5FM (Fairbanks, Arkansas)
The HotSpot Radio Network (Westchester, Ohio)
WaccRadio.org (Mays Landing, New Jersey)
DaTempo Lounge @ www.Sky.FM
InTimeRadio.com (Hot Springs, Arkansas)
SonRise Radio
Now on Pandora.com - customizable internet radio!
Radio Gets Wild
The Fevered Brain Of RadioMike Podcast
The Band House Live
Indie Mart on Live365
Gator Radio
WGAD.NET
Awesome Radio/IndiShowcase (DJ - Skys)
Curtrog Radio (3 Stations)
Winter Marquee on live365
Madame Fly on live 365
Alyse Black on PheonixradioNet
And many more...



Podcasts Playing "Too Much & Too Lovely"

DigiVegas Indie Podcast - featuring entirely Alyse's Music
Unsigned Underground Podcast - featuring entirely Alyse's Music
Eclectic Mix Podcast - featuring entirely Alyse's Music
Radio8Ball with Andras Jones - Podcast featuring entirely Alyse's Music - Live!
Nette Radio
MostlyTunes.com Podcast
Mike's HotDish Podcast
JasonKnows Podcast



Other Miscellaneous Sites About Alyse

Alyse's Billboard Page
Alyse's Airplay Direct Page
Alyse's BETA Records Page
Alyse's Band Booking Genius Page
Alyse's Stereo Fame Page
Alyse's Amie Street Page
Alyse's IAC Music Page
Alyse's Artist Server Page
Alyse's Austin Chronicle Page
Alyse's YouTube Page
Alyse's theSixtyOne Page (vote songs to the top of their genre)
Alyse's OurStage Page (vote songs to the top of their genre)
Alyse's Idio Mag Site (Personalized music magazine to your own tastes!)
Alyse's Unsigned Artists Site (Unsigned Artists is a budding social music site - I can't wait to see this one as it takes off!)
Alyse's The Stranger Page (The Stranger is an AWESOME local Seattle newspaper/magazine with great music news, etc)
Alyse's Music Nation Page
Alyse's iLike.com Page: iLike Alyse Black
Alyse's Facebook.com Artist Page
Alyse's 4SpotLight Page
Alyse's iJamr.com Page

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2econd class citizen

2econd class citizen



Nov 24 2009 2:43 PM

Hi,
my debut album is out now on Equinox Records. If you get a minute,

please check some of the sounds in my player.

Also, you can get some free stuff right here:
Mix for Ninja Tune / Solid Steel:
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Free 10 minute Megamix by phonatic:
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Finally, if you want to order the album you can get it along with a free T-Shirt right here:
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Thanks!

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Nov 24 2009 8:29 AM


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Nov 23 2009 6:07 PM


Nice stuff.
Thanks for the add!
Check out my music if you fancy.
All the best!
Dan.


 

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Nov 23 2009 10:03 AM

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Jerry Gaherty

Jerry Gaherty



Nov 22 2009 1:52 AM

Thanks for adding me! Hope you enjoy my music.
Augustine

Augustine



Nov 20 2009 3:32 PM

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Nov 18 2009 3:49 PM

Good morning,

thanks for the add..happy to have you as a friend here.

Have a great week ahead!

..

Oleg Pissarenko

Oleg Pissarenko



Nov 18 2009 8:51 AM

Hei, Alyse! My pleasure to be your friend!
Best wishes!


Jeffry Rott

Jeffry Rott



Nov 17 2009 1:37 PM

Hello

 Well it's the start of another week.
I hope and pray all is well with you and yours.

 Things are going good for me writing new songs and all.

I posted a blog I hope you have time to read.

Have a blessed week

Jeff
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Nov 13 2009 12:06 PM

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Nov 13 2009 6:29 AM

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Thank you for being my friend!
Wishing you a Fun Friday...
and a Weekend full of Wonder:)
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Nov 12 2009 2:09 PM

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Nov 11 2009 1:52 AM

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Jeffry Rott

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Nov 9 2009 6:01 PM

hi



How's things.Hope the weekend was good for ya.



All good here.



I just found a cool web site called "StereoFame" I just put a page up on it yesterday.Some great music there.

There is a link on my MySpace page to it.

So if you got a little time go check it out you might like it.



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Nov 4 2009 9:24 AM

Hey Hey

 Just passing through to see how you are doing.
Seeing of anything new and good is happening.
 I'm doing well and working on some new things.
Hope and pray all go well with you and yours.

Jeff

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Nov 1 2009 3:25 AM

Happy Halloween

I have heard there are troubles of more than one kind. Some come from ahead and some come from behind. But I've bought a big bat. I'm all ready you see. Now my troubles are going to have troubles with me!

~ Dr. Seuss
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Oct 31 2009 11:09 PM

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