Ragged Haggard Tour 2010:
Aly Tadros: vocals.classical.acoustic.keys.percussion
Douglas Jay Boyd: vocals.classical.acoustic.cajon.slide
On Things Worth Keeping:
Aly Tadros: vocals.classical.acoustic guitar
Justin Craig: bass.guitars.keys
Robby Cosenza: drums.percussion
Duane Lundy: additional noise
On Stage:
Aly Tadros: vocals.classical.acoustic.keys.boots
John Ray: drums.djembe
Mark Williams: upright.cello.fretless bass
Mark Ford: cello
Douglas Jay Boyd: backing vocals.cajon
Ani Difranco
Morphine
Tom Waits
William Elliott Whitmore
Aimee Mann
Billie Holiday
Ali Farka Toure
Blackalicious
Oum Kalthoum
Fiona Apple
Regina Spektor
When I was offered my first paid gig, I had three original songs under my belt. The set called for two hours.
I took it anyways.
"Her last name is Greek but, once you speak to Aly Tadros, you always end up in Egypt or Pakistan." - San Antonio Current.
I've never really known if that was meant to compliment or insinuate that I'm completely out of my mind. Either way, it's pretty accurate. My name is Egyptian, I grew up on the Mexican border, and I can translate the hell out of a Turkish menu. I'm a gypsy at heart. Except I don't steal things.
After moving between Laredo, Istanbul, Cairo, New York City, and San Antonio, I settled down in Austin, Texas to (1) be a singer/songwriter, (2) sport my great-uncle's cowboy boots and (3) constantly refer to myself in the third person, as is the general custom when you are a solo artist attempting to write your bio late late at night...
...fast forward two years, and Aly has never been happier.
As far as the music goes, I sometimes call it "dirty-latin-gypsy-jazz-folk." But that's not-so-poignant. There are a few very nice writers who took the time to write some nice things about my music, and I think they do a much better job (better with the words, they are). See:
"Tadros is pretty ballsy." (VOX)
"....leaves the listener chuckling about their own drunken follies."
(Music Connection Magazine)
"I was frequently reminded of the more soulful side of Janis Ian, Dusty Springfield, and so on…though those ladies would never use the language Tadros employs" (F.A.M.E)
"What resonates about Tadros’ vocals is that they sound fresh, sound genuine and from the gut. She sounds like a woman self aware and in control. Things Worth Keeping simply highlights a performer with much to say and the grace to tell it indifferently."
(Bootleg Magazine)
But hey, down with groupthink, I say. Everyone deserves a chance to form their own opinion. So why not join my really-awesome-but-mostly-ridiculous mailing list to find out about shows in your neighborhood? Or hey, how about your living room?
I JUST HAD TO COME BY AND SAY HELLO TO ONE OF MY FAVORITE PEOPLE... HOW YOU DOING? IM GOOD EVERYTHING IS LOOKING REAL NICE.. LAST NIGHT I ADDED TWO NEW SONGS TO MY PAGE I THOUGHT ID SHARE WITH EVERY BODY .. WHEN YOU GET A CHANCE COME CHECK THEM OUT ... LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK ... MUCH LOVE .....
me and the boys have a podcast strictly for underground artists. we'll play your song on our show for all of our listeners, and give our opinions and ideas on it. we'll read a bio for you so the world can get to know you a bit and we'll even shout out if you got a tour coming up or an album or ep dropping soon and let people know where to find you or where they can watch you perform. it's a critique show by some goofy dudes that will give you exposure and promote your projects. hit me back if you are interested.
Miss Tadros, it has been quite a long time! You look beautiful and sound even better. I am ecstatic about all your success and wish you the best of holidays! I see you will be on the West Coast this January. Well, if you happen by West Hollywood, let me know because I would love to see you live after the private shows you used to give me by your pool. Happy Holidays!!
Thank you for the accepting Aly and nice to meet you! I'm Mohammed but my friends call me Momo. How about you? Hope you have a good Thursday and i wish you a beautiful continuations! Take care.<:)
HAPPY HOLIDAYS & THANKS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT..... I CAN FEEL MY MUSIC GROWING... 2010!!! IS GONNA BE VERY BIG FOR ME.. KEEP IN TOUCH ...OH YEAH IF YOUR IN CHICAGO DEC 27TH ILL BE HAVING A SHOW @ PURPLE HAZE 3415 N CLARK !!!!! 21 & OVER.. LADIES FREE TILL 11PM HALF PRICE DRINKS AND FOOD.. COME OUT ITS ALWAYS FUN BE A PART OF HISTORY....I POSTED NEW MUSIC MAKE SURE YOU CHECK IT OUT AND LEAVE SOME FEEDBACK..
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