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Ange Takats
Acoustic / Folk / Americana

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Australia

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Member Since4/2/2007
Band Websitewww.angetakats.com.au
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InfluencesNeil Young, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Nina Simone, Bonnie Raitt, Leonard Cohen, John Martyn, Paul Simon, Bob Marley, The Band, Janis Joplin, Van Morrison, James Taylor, Joan Baez, Billie Holliday, Grateful Dead, Richie Havens, Carole King, The Allman Brothers Band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tom Waits, Gillian Welch

This video clip tells the love story of my grandparents Walter and Jutta Matters and features my folk version of the old Yiddish song 'Bei Mir Bistu Shein' which was made famous by the Andrews Sisters in 1937 and later covered by many jazz singers including Ella Fitzgerald.

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Record LabelVitamin Records (Distribution)
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Sep 10 2010 12:00P
Burnett Lane Live Music Concert Brisbane, Qld, AUSTRALIA
Sep 11 2010 7:00P
Eumundi House Concert with Sunwrae Ensemble Eumundi, Qld, AUSTRALIA

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"One of the great local albums of this year" - Michael Mackenzie, ABC Radio National

"Ange Takats has some interesting stories to tell but the hook is that soulful voice she tells them with. There’s real grit and passion there. Check Tip Toes, with its slow-mo guitars and gorgeous piano lines giving foundation to a song full of yearning ... Takats sings the you-know-what out of it: not too hot, not to cold, just right" - Noel Mengel, The Courier Mail

“Ange Takats could easily prove to be Australia’s answer to Britain’s Laura Marling” – The Canberra Times

"Her lyrics, like diary entries, are filled with stories about a life lived without hesitation" - Kate Stark, The Gatton Star

“There is such disarming honesty to these songs… the arrangements reflect Ange’s on stage performance style; they are mostly understated and always graceful” - Lonnie Martin, The Folk Rag

Aniseed Tea
Released 2 February, 2009

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ABC RADIO NATIONAL ALBUM OF THE WEEK 2009

2009 Q SONG AWARD WINNER / 2010 Q SONG AWARD FINALIST

AWARD FOR VOCAL EXCELLENCE AT THE 2008 NATIONAL FOLK FESTIVAL

Born in Sydney but now based on the Sunny Coast, singer songwriter Ange Takats somehow managed to begin her musical journey in Bangkok where she was based for two years as a foreign correspondent.

Spending her days on the road with a TV news crew, and her nights singing Joni Mitchell songs in a small music bar...Ange was able to mix her two greatest passions.

After several months playing solo she was asked to join a folk rock band, teaming up with some of Thailand's top musicians to perform every Friday and Saturday night at one of Bangkok’s most popular acoustic music venues.

Singing songs from the early 70s, drinking sweet Thai whiskey and learning from Buddhist musicians with big hearts, Ange's songwriting has been greatly influenced by her time overseas.

Strangely enough, her Americana music influences came from the guitarists and singers she hung out with in Thailand who owned old hippie records left by US-soldiers during the Vietnam War. They introduced her to singers like Janis Joplin, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Joan Baez and groups like The Grateful Dead, The Allman Brothers and The Band.

Following her adventures in Asia, Ange enjoyed four years of chasing summer around the globe – spending time in the Middle East, Canada, Ireland, Spain and getting back to her Hungarian heritage in Eastern Europe.

Ange has performed at:

The Woodford Folk Festival; National Folk Festival (winner of 2008 Lis Johnston award); Cygnet Folk Festival (Tas); Nannup Music Festival (WA), Tamar Valley Folk Festival (Tas); Burke & Wills Folk Festival (Vic); Yackandandah Folk Festival (Vic); Maldon Folk Festival (Vic); Dorrigo Folk & Bluegrass Festival (NSW); Palm Creek Folk Festival (Qld); Wintermoon Folk Festival (winner 2007 Song Competition - Qld).

Ange has played support for: Tété (France), Kristina Olsen (USA), Tim Rogers, Renee Geyer, Grace Knight, Bobby Flynn, Abby Dobson (Leonardo's Bride) & Andrew Morris.

Performing Bonnie Raitt's 'Sweet and Shiny Eyes' - Mullum Music Festival 2009

Performing original song 'Arva' - Mullum Music Festival 2009


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Tim Cheatle

Tim Cheatle



Aug 27 2010 5:17 AM

Hiya Ange!
I've recently made my new album-"Mind Set".
There's 7 tracks from it up on my myspace player!
God Bless,
Tim.
Tinpan Orange

Tinpan Orange



Aug 19 2010 4:11 AM

hey ange!
it's a shame we missed each other on the weekend! i wanted t hang out!...
anyway hope you had fun...
see you soon somewhere!

xxx
e
Ruth Hazleton

Ruth Hazleton



Aug 19 2010 4:11 AM

Hi Ange,
Gig looks great! Sadly not going to be able to make it, but will certainly mention it around the place... also won't be at the Troubadour weekend this year - have just hit the last three months of pregnancy and finding it very difficult to tear myself away from home comforts at the moment! Really enjoying some home time after 15 years on the road too :) Hope you're well... xx
Fiona Claire

Fiona Claire



Jul 24 2010 11:57 PM

Thanks Ange for your words of encouragement!
I listened to Kate - and yes she is lovely.
Hoping to get to your gig at the Bella Union,

Wishing you songs and friends a-plenty,

Fiona Claire
Rachel Dillon

Rachel Dillon



Jul 13 2010 9:16 PM

haha hi Ange, yes I ws a "bug farmer" in a previous life... cheers & thanks for the friendship
J.M.Olay

J.M.Olay



Jul 12 2010 9:07 PM

Hi there.
New song up, Viviendo en el error (Living a mistake). Hope you like it.
The lyrics are translated in my blog, just in case someone might be interested.
Have a great day.
Magnus Lang

Magnus Lang



Jun 29 2010 9:57 PM

Hello!
And sorry for late respons...
Thanks Ange, and I wish U the same of course...

Best, Magnus
Sugarchild

Sugarchild



Jun 28 2010 9:27 PM

Your tribute to your grandparents was SOOO beautiful. Lovely cover song too. Come back to Perth soon.
majestik

majestik



Jun 28 2010 9:27 PM

thanks! glad ya dig my page!
you have an amazing voice .... great tunes ....
and you remind me of joan baez!

=)
Ballad:The Memory(twitter.com/balladthememory)

Ballad:The Memory(twitter.com/balladthememory)



Jun 28 2010 9:27 PM

thanks soo much ange!


=]

hope all is well
Simon Llewelyn Evans

Simon Llewelyn Evans



Jun 25 2010 10:52 PM

Thanks Ange.
Best wishes to you too.
Simon Llewelyn Evans
Zoe Ryan

Zoe Ryan



Jun 24 2010 2:04 AM

thank you very much and same to you! hope you are enjoying your travelling :)
it is a lovely town! so is nannup! lovely region, but im in melbourne now so hopefully get to see some of country victoria ;D
Husky

Husky



Jun 23 2010 6:31 AM

Hi Ange,

Just saw your message. Looking forward to hearing you play too!
We are hoping to come to Queensland soon. Working on a plan. We'll be in touch...maybe we can do something together..

Husky
David Hosking

David Hosking



Jun 21 2010 7:40 AM

Launch of limited vinyl release of “Down every street”. July 3rd at Chapel off Chapel.
You’re all welcome. www.davidhosking.com for details.
Janbernes

Janbernes



Jun 19 2010 9:48 PM

Hello Ange !
Just wishing You a great Saturday, and lovely Sunday . with a beatiful Sun , where You are .
Hoping You Well .

your friend from Brittany ,

Jean-Bernard
Daniel Champagne

Daniel Champagne



Jun 16 2010 9:39 PM

Hey Ange,
Bugger...would have been great to catch up but that's just the way of the road.
Yep, I reckon we're bound to run into each other come spring/summer

BTW, I lost my sack of goon half way through the night and we decided that you must'v taken it for your post-festival trip lol

Take care, Dan
heidi elva

heidi elva



Jun 9 2010 8:28 PM

thanks dear ange. i'll be at your melbourne gig for sure in august. be nice to see you. will you have grapes and pillows? are you in need of a prop? ;)
Josh Owen Band

Josh Owen Band



Jun 7 2010 8:17 PM

Josh Owen Band - "The Long Way" Debut Album Launch .... June 13 - East Runswick Club Hit www.joshowenband.com.au for details... .... www.facebook.com/joshowenband
Craig Brumby

Craig Brumby



Jun 2 2010 9:23 PM

Nice to myspace meet you also ange,
great tunes to keep me sane on a Sunday afternoon.

Really enjoyed listening.

All the best.

Craig Brumby
Hailey Calvert

Hailey Calvert



May 31 2010 7:09 AM

awww thanks Ange! Im glad you like that one:-)

I see your playing in the Quees st mall, I'll defintly try to come and watch and say hi!!

Hope everything is wonderful in your world,

Hailey
River Crombie

River Crombie



May 26 2010 8:48 PM

Hi Ange! It's been a while. I hope all is well for you. Viele Grüße.
Steve camish

Steve camish



May 20 2010 9:16 PM

Thankyou for your friendship
Love your sound
Best wishes to you and those you love
Steve Camish x
Mandy Connell

Mandy Connell



May 19 2010 9:04 PM

HeAnge...I am indeed a fan of Tom Woodward...and also of you...

Loving your voice, pleased to see you're doing so well.

Mandy
Janbernes

Janbernes



May 3 2010 9:21 PM

Hello Ange ! and thanks very much for having accepted my invitation !
Very welcome on my page, among all my friends .

I Enjoy to listen to your very nice Songs ! it's AMAZING, with your so
beautiful voice ! I love ...!
I'm very happy to meet You, and to be friend on your page, and You with me on my page .
Many thanks also for the kind words , and sunshine, on your lovely com.

Wish You all the best , Ange !

Jean-Bernard . Bretagne ...France
Dogmatic Music

Dogmatic Music



Apr 29 2010 1:51 AM

Very cool to meet you. Peace from South Coast NSW
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