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Annabelle Chvostek
Alternative / Acoustic / Indie

London calling....



Montreal
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   Annabelle Chvostek: General Info
Member Since5/19/2006
Band Websitewww.annabelle.org
Band MembersWest Coast USA on tour with Myshkin 2009

The Music Video for Resilience Video directed and animated by Glenn Gear I Left My Brain Live at Sala Rossa, Montreal, 2008 Annabelle sings with her lovely friend Rose Polenzani, covering a Mason Jennings tune.

Annabelle Chvostek plays with some incredibly fine musicians in various formations, depending on the occasion. The current power trio consists of Jérémie Jones on bass and Tony Spina on drums.

Order a copy of Resilience

Download Resilience on IndyKazoo

Order a copy of Burned My Ass

Burned My Ass on Itunes

Water on Itunes

Influencesmy mom

and this is my mom's hero, Pete Seeger :

Sounds Like"Ms. Chvostek won our hearts and minds... Her show was one of those magical, chemistry-connected sets, with a sense of discovery attached... Singing with pluck and precision, Ms. Chvostek exudes organic musicality, whether when digging into folky roots music or art-pop turf…"
Santa Barbara News-Press Nov 2008

"Resilience... the perfect stepping out piece after her tenure with the Wailin' Jennys"
Penguin Eggs, Canada

"This album provides a wakening of the senses, a truly awesome listening experience with fantastic musicianship, professionalism and talent"
Maverick, UK, Feb '09

"Chvostek's impassioned vocals are a constant high on a fine, eclectic album"
Classic Rock Society, UK

"The sound is delicious."
The Independent on Sunday, UK

"Awe-Inspiring..."
Star Phoenix, Canada

"A beautiful album"
The Montreal Mirror, Canada

"...a unique blend of weathered character and lilting ebb and flow."
Deanna Radford, Herizons

"Fiercely talented... Chvostek has a sultry voice you can't and won't forget."
Suzy Malik, Xtra, Toronto

"Chvosteks songs are a deep drink. Her vocal range is spectacular, and her playfulness is very evident. ...the melodic splendour of Jane Siberry or a jazzy Ani Difranco."
Fish Piss, Montreal

"mesmerizing... incredibly poetic..."
Anna Maria Stjarnell, Luna Kafé, Norway

"Annabelle doesnt fake the folk. She freaks it."
Tcha Dunlevy, The Montreal Gazette

"Annabelle made the hair on the back of my neck stand up."
"stunning free form folk..." "she can do everything, and does."
The Hour, Montreal

Record LabelMassive Quantities of Good Vibes
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Nov 19 2009 8:00P
The Green Note London
Nov 20 2009 8:00P
The Globe Hall Ireby
Nov 21 2009 9:00P
The Continental Preston
Nov 22 2009 8:00P
Twickenham Folk Club Twickenham
Nov 24 2009 8:00P
The Gallery Sessions, The Queens Theatre Barnstable
Nov 26 2009 8:00P
West End Centre Aldeershot
Nov 27 2009 8:00P
Sea Horse Cafe East Preston, West Sussex
Nov 28 2009 8:00P
Tite House Wisborough Green
Jan 9 2010 7:30P
House Show Pefferlaw, Ontario
Mar 5 2010 8:00P
Home Routes Tour Starts Around British Columbia
Mar 18 2010 8:00P
Home Routes Tour Ends Around British Columbia, British Columbia
May 23 2010 8:00P
Palacio Euskalduna Bilbao
May 29 2010 8:00P
The String Jam Club Galashiels, Scotland
Jul 16 2010 8:00P
Harrison Festival of the Arts Harrison Hotsprings, British Columbia
Jul 17 2010 8:00P
Harrison Festival of the Arts Harrison Hotsprings, British Columbia

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   About Annabelle Chvostek
Annabelle Chvostek is a formidable songwriter, a versatile multi-instrumentalist, and a fearless and innovative artist whose beguiling left-of-centre compositions straddle the divide between mainstream roots and acoustic indie pop.


Her latest solo release was nominated for Contemporary Album of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards, and finished at 2 for top Canadian album, January 2009 (Folkdj-l playlists). It includes collaborations with Bruce Cockburn and Mary Gauthier, and was produced by Roma Baran (Laurie Anderson), and Vivian Stoll.


"This album provides a wakening of the senses, a truly awesome listening experience with fantastic musicianship, professionalism and talent"
Maverick, UK, Feb '09


After two and a half years of recording and touring with the Wailin' Jennys', highlights of which included several appearances on A Prairie Home Companion, performing at New York's legendary Town Hall and singing on the Juno Awards telecast, Chvostek released Resilience, enjoying tours throughout North America and the Europe.


"Ms. Chvostek won our hearts and minds... Her show was one of those magical, chemistry-connected sets, with a sense of discovery attached... Singing with pluck and precision, Ms. Chvostek exudes organic musicality, whether when digging into folky roots music or art-pop turf…" - Santa Barbara News-Press Nov 2008


About Annabelle Chvostek: Born and raised in a musical family in Toronto, Chvostek made her professional debut with the Canadian Opera Company at the age of 7, and appeared in La Boheme at 8. She has been performing ever since. In the mid 90s, Chvostek moved to Montreal where she earned a degree in interdisciplinary fine arts at Concordia, composed for dance and film, played in bands that ranged from old-time to electronica, and served as a percussionist for dance classes. She also traveled in India and Japan and did work as a journalist, camera girl and multimedia tech – all the while writing songs and performing them on the Montreal-Ontario-New York circuit.


She released her solo debut 1am to 5am in 1997 and followed it up with Full Stop in 2000 and Water in 2003. In 2004, she released the EP, Burned My Ass, which contained the first version of the soon-to-be Jennys' favourite "Devil's Paintbrush Road." It topped the campus radio folk charts. By the time she joined the Jennys, Chvostek was touring North America regularly, frequently sharing bills with acts like Po'Girl, Rae Spoon and Barlywick. She was also a member of Montreal's "Lake of Stew" for its 7 formative years.


In addition to pursuing her solo music career, Annabelle continues to work in a variety of other disciplines. Immediately prior to joining the Jennys, she toured to Brussells, Rotterdam, Hamberg, Berlin and Vienna with her new media performance piece "The Automated Prayer Machine," a collaboration with Anna Friz. She is currently composing music for Tamara Vukov's feature length experimental documentary, "Transicion."


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   Annabelle Chvostek's Friend Space (Top 27)
Annabelle Chvostek has 2874 friends.
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 Harris Newman 


 Roma Baran and Vivian Stoll Productions 


 Lake of Stew 


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 Jane Gabriels 


 The Kitchen Bang-Bang Law 


 Bruce Molsky 


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 Earth First! 


 FREE MUMIA 


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Annabelle Chvostek's Friends Comments
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Jordi Rosen

Jordi Rosen



Nov 23 2009 4:18 AM



K.C. McKanzie

K.C. McKanzie



Nov 20 2009 11:30 AM

hi Annabelle,
it was a great evening, thank you.
Good luck with the tour and I'll speak to you later.
kc
Scotty

Scotty



Nov 19 2009 10:14 AM

Annabelle Chvostek played an excellent set last night at The Chattery.  Absolutely beautiful voice, dusty and enchanting, reminded me at different times of Joni Mitchell, Be Good Tanyas... Bought the album Resilience.... played it last night, played it this morning.  Favourite songs are the title track, (Resilience.... stunning lyrics), Runaway Lane, and Piece of You.... actually there's not one song I don't like.  Go and see her play..x
Johnny Vane & The Mirrors

Johnny Vane & The Mirrors



Nov 19 2009 12:05 AM

Thank you for the add... Wonderful songs!
IMAGINE LOVIN' PEACE

IMAGINE LOVIN' PEACE



Nov 18 2009 11:20 AM


Annabelle Chvostek


GIVE PEACE ! ! - - Give Peace a Chance.
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GIVE PEACE ! ! - - Give Peace a Chance.


Peace Sunday, June 5, 1982, Rose Bowl, no nukes - nuclear disarmament - stop nuclear madness concert - NYC - Central Park - June 12, 1982, 1,000,000 person march and rally for Nuclear Freeze. Photography and presentation by Curtis Rainbow. 'Give Peace a Chance' music by Achim Schultz. Inspiration by Yoko Ono. Dedicated to John Lennon.


http://www.imaginelovingpeace.com


TwickFolk@Cabbage Patch (was Twickenham Folk Club)

TwickFolk@Cabbage Patch (was Twickenham Folk Club)



Nov 9 2009 1:07 PM

A reminder that tickets are available for the gig on 22nd in Twickenham at this location

http://www.WeGotTickets.com/TwickFolk
Jordi Rosen

Jordi Rosen



Nov 8 2009 1:35 AM

http://www.derryplayhousewriters.org/newsite/Playhouseslideshow/DPslide.php

Hi Anabelle!!!!!
Fun times and Happy Travels!
xoxoJordi
Jordi Rosen

Jordi Rosen



Oct 30 2009 3:03 AM

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doyi

doyi cet



Oct 29 2009 10:42 PM

Hey Annabelle Chvostek
Thaks for adding me as your fan. I like your music and your band.
D
Jordi Rosen

Jordi Rosen



Oct 26 2009 3:48 AM


Hi Annabelle!!!!!!!! xoxox
STEViE - One Bloke One Mandolin

STEViE - One Bloke One Mandolin



Oct 25 2009 3:02 PM


Thanx for the add Annabelle. See you in Aldershot at the end of next month.

CHEERS !!

David Franks: Walkabouts Verse

David Franks: Walkabouts Verse



Oct 24 2009 6:33 PM

After you've finished here, you may like to hear this poem sung on myspace... 

Poem 162 of 230, WalkaboutsVerse
(please see my blog): 
TEES TO TYNE: FIRST IMPRESSIONS - SUMMER 2001 

Where traditions are not so rare; 
    Sea, country and works scent the air; 
A multitude of monuments, 
    Planted tubs and patterned pavements. 

The longish pedestrian malls; 
    The remnants of defensive walls; 
Historic buildings are a gauge 
    Of the respect for heritage. 

Wheat, rape and pines in the fields; 
    Estuaries guarded by shields; 
Long sandy beaches and wide scenes; 
    Romantic-ruin go-betweens. 

Rivers in parts licked by trees, 
    Or fringed by boat clubs, wharfs, gantries, 
And crossed by practical delights - 
    Varied spans, forming pleasing sights. 

Fine churches headed at Durham; 
    Football kits ad infinitum; 
Kept castles - one for study; 
    Masonry behind masonry. 

And, with moulding-works out that way, 
It’s somewhere for a longer stay..? 

(C) David Franks 2003
e-waabishkiiyed ndaaw

e-waabishkiiyed ndaaw



Oct 23 2009 5:05 PM

Thank you for the friendship!

Hope all is wonderful and

well in your world. Please

take good care and

enjoy ...
Guitarstrung

Guitarstrung



Oct 22 2009 11:19 PM

Hi ABC! Just to let you know they've got your Segal concert radio show up on the CBC site.
http://www.cbc.ca/radio2/cod/concerts/20091008annab
They misnamed the last song but I emailed Frank O. and hopefully this will be rectified quickly
The Segal Centre for Performing Arts

The Segal Centre for Performing Arts



Oct 14 2009 1:28 PM

No! Thank you! xo :)
WILLIAM BAILEY

WILLIAM BAILEY



Oct 11 2009 5:48 PM

Hey! Thanks For The Add!


Have a good one!
William Bailey
Guitarstrung

Guitarstrung



Oct 9 2009 5:23 PM


 

Had a great time last night. Thank you for being you!
Jordi Rosen

Jordi Rosen



Oct 6 2009 6:34 PM



Los Bansay Music Band

Los Bansay Music Band



Oct 6 2009 6:23 PM

Hello!!!
Jordi Rosen

Jordi Rosen



Oct 6 2009 3:44 AM


It's going to be an amazing year Annabelle!!!!!!!!
Bonne Fête!!!!! Party Time!!!!!!
Love, Love and Happy, Happy!!!!!!
xoxoJordi
Patrick Dorobisz

Patrick Dorobisz



Oct 4 2009 7:56 PM

Hello, It's always a pleasure to contact my friends, first thanks for your friendship and hope all is well. if you have time, there are some new videos on my page. Life is beautiful. All the best - Pat.
TwickFolk@Cabbage Patch (was Twickenham Folk Club)

TwickFolk@Cabbage Patch (was Twickenham Folk Club)



Sep 29 2009 9:10 AM

Hi Annabelle,

Tickets are now onsale for your TwickFolk appearance on November 22nd

http://www.wegottickets.com/twickfolk
Tasty Bytes Records

Tasty Bytes Records



Sep 24 2009 4:15 PM

Hey Annabelle Chvostek
New Release! Available on BEATPORT


Wolfsheart's Native Indian Music Channel

Wolfsheart's Native Indian Music Channel



Sep 13 2009 8:29 PM


Photobucket Thanks for adding! listen to my Native Indian Music Channel 24 hours, 7 days a week non stop. Turn your radio on! www.woodroot-radio.eu Best wishes from Vienna Wolfsheart
joel zifkin

joel zifkin



Sep 12 2009 4:25 AM

ever cool
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