Annie Bethancourt
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General Info
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Genre: Acoustic / Folk / Indie
Location Malpais, Costa Rica; Portland, Oregon, US
Profile Views: 113443
Last Login: 9/26/2011
Member Since 11/5/2004
Website www.anniebeth.com
Record Label you and me, dudes.
Type of Label Unsigned
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Bio
“Annie Bethancourt puts on a show that explains the difference between raw talent and deft technique. Or, rather, she inhabits both.” – Troy Johnson, Music Editor San Diego CityBeat “a lucid mixture of Joni Mitchell and Fiona Apple that goes from hushed whispers, operatic heights, and then coal-walking wails, all within the same song.” –Seth Combs “Gorgeous!” – Alison Sudol, A Fine Frenzy “…a prolific storyteller, coming across as a modern-day Joni Mitchell with a hint of Janis Joplin thrown in at times you least expect it to surprise you with her range.” – Ana Ammann, Oregon Music News Annie Bethancourt is a singer/songwriter with an arresting voice and a story to tell. The daughter of one-time traveling folk musicians, Bethancourt grew up memorizing all the lyrics to Paul Simon songs, singing little ditties into hand-held tape recorders, and playing the piano with her toothbrush. From her very first release, 2002′s “The Garage Sessions,” she has been heralded as an angelic voice with “a lot of talent on her lips and at her fingertips.” Now splitting her time between the firs of Portland, Oregon and the palm trees of Costa Rica, Bethancourt lives a life of wanderlust, and her music is, just like her scenery, an ever changing mixture of people and places, strange scenarios, and quirky tales. Sounding a bit like Joni Mitchell with a touch of Janis Joplin in her delivery, Bethancourt is influenced by a wide range of artists such as Elliot Smith, Ben Harper, Fiona Apple and Ryan Adams. Her eclectic inspiration is evident in Bethancourt’s newest full-length release, Three Hundred Suns. Recorded with producer Dallas Kruse at Zion Studios in Santa Ana, the album’s lush orchestration, choir-filled choruses, and cheery handclaps bring to mind the vibrant tones of old musicals and the giddy warmth of sunny days. The 29 year-old singer/songwriter performs with a raw mixture of vulnerability, humor, heart-ache and longing that caused San Diego City Beat music editor Troy Johnson to proclaim, “Annie Bethancourt puts on a show that explains the difference between raw talent and deft technique. Or, rather, she inhabits both.” Portlanders and Lilith Fair organizers agree that Bethancourt has talent, voting her into top position of the OurStage Lilith Talent Competition. As the winner, Bethancourt performed on Lilith’s Village Stage alongside other emerging artists, as well as some of her musical heroines on July 2nd. This is one rising artist you want to see now! -
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annie b. and the occasional help from fantastic friends weilding electrics, acordians, and drumsticks. -
Influences
..Nick Drake.. Elliot Smith.. Aimee Mann..Sufjan Stevens ..Cat Power ..Ben Harper..Damien Rice.. Bright Eyes..Joni Mitchell..Jon Brion..Ben Folds..Ryan Adams..Lisa Loeb..Susan Ashton..Jonny Lang..Fiona Apple..Rufus Wainright..Linda Ronstadt..Jim Croce..Cat Stevens..Paul Simon..my folky mom and dad.. my brother.....and my new heroes:..Laura Veirs..Leslie Feist..M. Ward..Regina Spektor..Brandi Carlile -
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you want an album? awww shucks! .. .. .. .. .. .. .... .. .. .. .. .. ..
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Annie Bethancourt
Hey San Diego, Lestat's tomorrow. 3343 Adams Ave. 9pm. Come, ok? I want to kiss your faces. http://t.co/KwVnEy2g98
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Selfie in the CD glow. #meta #skeletonbones #itsfinallyheeeeeeere http://t.co/jGr3LDNjN6
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When an airline delays an early-morning flight they should offer me COFFEE, not playing cards. This ain't rocket science, @JetBlue
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Heads up East Coast: I love you and I will be singing songs for you next week. Thursday May 30th in DC and... http://t.co/HxVPMgWdon
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Franco Sarto peep-toe pumps for $7 while the Target Merona brand ones are $20? You're drunk, Goodwill. (But thank you, I'll take it).
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Videos
Where Darnkess Meets Fire
06:00 | 231 plays | May 15 2007
Music
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10 Songs | Sep 21, 2008
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- Meyercord2 years ago
Jeez. I do not check this enough. Are you in town?
- Girl Friday2 years ago
Here's to hoping your 2010 is off to a GREAT start! :-)
- Brit~ta~nee2 years ago
Hey AB! Let me know (please) when you are in So.Cal again! For I thoroughly enjoyed your musical performance last time I sat in a quaint coffee shop listening to you!!! God bless. :) <3
- Sierra Watson2 years ago
Hey how did your last two shows go?
- Wylie3 years ago
Glad to see your buy now button for "Three Hundred Suns" up and working!!!
Just keep the $20 I left in your "Tip Jar" cause I just ordered one from above!!!You have really out done your self with this CD!!! You are this"American's Idol"
- Paper Crocodiles3 years ago
Hi Annie! The new recordings are really beautiful. You sound like you're in the middle of an old musical.
- SUNSET ELECTRICS3 years ago
Voila! Thanks Annie!
I'm excited to hear the new record front-to-back and to check out the album artwork too!
-ZjD - Brit~ta~nee3 years agooh shucks. You're too much! ;) :X I hope I get to see you perform soon! hope you had a marvelous thanksgiving!!!
- Robert Richter3 years ago
Very nice set at the Backgate on Friday night and good talking with you. Will try and make your Portland CD Release Party. Good luck with your California tour. Robert
- Brit~ta~nee3 years ago
Hi.You're cool!:)
