the O-SHEN includes: Elizabeth Greenblatt, Scott Mesisk and Ihor Pacholuk ; Past and honorary members include: James Caran, Clay Simmons, Howie Cockrill, Kate Cosby, Eric Waters, Daimian Holiday Scott (Il Gato), Aaron "Shortcake" Philips, Chris Borchardt, Charles Bochetti, Jara Queeto, Mark Devito, Andrew Marine, Tony Brasunas, Savannah Jo Lack, Matthew Souther and Jonathan Meek.
Influences
nina simone * tom waits * legiao urbana * elis regina * joni mitchell * ron carter * caetano veloso * neko case * leonard cohen * camera obscura * victoria williams * the (actual) rain * the (actual) ocean * kronos quartet *
for me music is a way of resisting the tide that urges towards blind consumption not just of things but of ideas and lifestyles meant to imprison us in complacency. in creativity/creation we find the antidote to war, to genocide, to injustice, intolerance. we find ways to empathize with our enemies, and to gently criticize our lovers. for me it is how I explain to myself all that is unexplainable. it is my direct line to the divine.
what other folks say about Annie Bacon:
"De folkmuziek met Americana-invloeden van Annie Bacon klinkt heel verfrissend. Het nummer "You Are Just An Idiot" is een aanstekelijk liedje. Het zou zo gebruikt kunnen worden in een scéne uit de film "Juno" [The folk music with Americana influences of Annie Bacon sounds very refreshing. The number "You Are Just An Idiot" is a contagious song. It could would be used in a scene from the film "Juno".] [Seat-World, Netherlands]
"Anne Bacon's music buoys the listener upon a gentle surging tide of sweet melodies frothing with folk pop playfulness and just the right dash of salty insights." [Sol Crawford, Amnesia, San Francisco]
"Annie Bacon is one of the most dynamic and charismatic performers I've ever seen, and I have seen lots. She doesn't just play songs on a stage. She creates moments between her and her audience, whether there are 6 or 600 people listening. These moments draw me in time and again. And yes - when Annie plays, it really is "her audience" as she has everyone eating out of her hands and drinking her koolaid by the time its all over. Oh - and her voice is golden and her songs are smart and simple all at once. When Annie is on stage - its pretty clear that that's where she belongs. I believe her."
[Howie Cockrill, Opus Music Ventures]
"Annie Bacon's got a purity to her performance and song writing style that draws people into the music. Her songs are thoughtful, melodic and textured. She's the crispy buttery edge on a pancake, the sweet tartness of the apple pie. Her genuine nature, musical honesty and whimsical style are contagious." [Gina Margillo, Fan, Oakland]
you can purchase some of my music very cheaply on Amie Street at amiestreet.com.. my humble thanks to you for coming to visit me
Really like the YouTube video, it's a good way of getting you and your songs out there too. Nice one! PS I have a GarageBand site too, cheap and cheerful though I don't put much on it these days. You got one?
Ha ha we're obviously on some mind parallel or something i went an got a peavey classic 30 which is incredibly similar to the blues junior, yeah things are good thanks , musicwise it's pickin up a little,we're still trying to find a drummer an bass player who we can rely on but we're working on a new album and have got a couple of little festival gigs lined up for the summer. Yes for sure we'd love to play some shows if you've got anything that looks like a good possibility give us a shout - if we can do it we will. cheers Annie take care x
Hi Annie how's it goin - see you got lots of gigs happening which is always excellent. Funny - i just recently aquired a black 335 type guitar very similar to the one you've got in one of your vids here, it's opened up another world of sonic possibilities - i love it. Hope everythings cool + you're well an happy x all the best simon
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We were already friends on Facebook! but I haven't had much time for MySpace, have been concentrating on SellaBand all this time... (...uhhhh...) I will try to revamp my profile soon, it's hard to write about myself! will have to do it... Good luck, Annie, congrats on 5 K on SellaBand!!!
Would love to come to San Francisco! How amazing would that be! It's definitely possible, hmmm let's see...2009 may be kind enough to make it happen:-) Your music is really great! I have the idiot song stuck in my head! Clara xxx
oh wow oh wow oh wow. This is *SO* beautiful. You are Emmylou and Patty Griffin and ANNIE BACON and this clip is Oakland meets Paris Texas. I will watch it again and again.
