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).
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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" 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!
Come celebrate your pre-Thanksgiving & pre-MegaBuzz fun @ ENERGY Wednesday(11.25.09), brought to you by Davinci Unlimited Productions for FREE for 18+ w/valid ID. Come for the vibe, atmosphere, and some of the best Austin local DJ talent. If you have not yet experienced ENERGY or had to work the next day, I can't think of a better time to come experience what it's all about.
AND.... on Saturday, one of the biggest electronic music events to be hosted by Austin, Mega Buzz. Please check out massiveintent.com for more info & catch my set from 12:15-1:15 in the house room; I can't wait to see the room jumping like mad and the full hour... so be sure to wear your dancing shoes.
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.
Send this heart with roses to everyone you know who likes you. If you're inside their heart, they'll send it back to you. Let's see how many hearts you receive... You're in my heart as a valued friend! I sure hope you send this back to me to show I'm in your heart too.
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!
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