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Influences
Regina Spektor, Annie Lennox, Sarah McLachlan, Janis Joplin, Ani DiFranco, Indigo Girls, Eminem, Bjork
Sounds Like
Annie Lennox, Regina Spektor, Sarah McLachlan, Ani DiFranco, Anya Marina, Kate Perry, Taylor Swift, Pink, Amy Winehouse
Athena's latest album, LITTLE GIRL DREAMS, received 5 Out Music Awards nominations. Her single, LOVE IS LOVE is now charting at 3 on MTV’S LOGO, and is set for rotation on MUCH MUSIC!
Athena Reich is a singer/songwriter, actress, TV Host/Personality, and Songwriting Teacher. She has performed and taught in schools, performance halls, colleges, and on radio & TV across North America. Athena is originally from Toronto, but is currently based out of New York City.
Athena’s newest video, LOVE IS LOVE, is airing on MT’VS LOGO TV and MUCH MUSIC, and is garnering an exciting buzz on the internet. Most recently, Athena appeared on the Food Network as host and contestant in a new Cooking/Dating Reality Show called $12 Challenge. In the show, Athena hosted her segment, created her storyline, competed, and won! Also recently, Athena booked an ADVIL commercial in which she talked about pursuing her dreams, and sang one of her original songs, LITTLE GIRL DREAMS.
In October 2009, Athena officially released her 5th CD, LITTLE GIRL DREAMS, produced by the Emmy/Grammy Winning Cynthia Daniels (Melissa Etheridge, Dave Mathews Band, “Producers” on Broadway, etc.) Athena’s music is storytelling pop, and can be compared to Annie Lennox, Sarah McLaughlin, and Regina Spektor.
This past fall, Athena was hired to write the theme song for LIVING IN CAPTIVITY, a TV pilot currently being shopped to networks. The theme song was animated by Emily Hubley (who did the animation for Hedwig and the Angry Inch). LIVING IN CAPTIVITY was an Official Selection of the New York Television Festival and is currently represented by KTA, Kolstien Literary and Talent Agency.
Earlier this year, Athena produced a documentary entitled ‘LISA LOEB SONGWRITING’ in which Athena and Lisa Loeb taught songwriting to a group of girls at a public school in Brooklyn. Lisa Loeb had no experience in teaching, so Athena’s role was to teach Lisa how to work with kids, and to guide the songwriting workshop. The documentary premiered at Tribeca Cinemas.
As a host and arts correspondent, Athena has worked for PBS, Air America Radio, 103.9 FM in Toronto, and Here! TV. Her ‘How To’ videos on Songwriting and Acting on ExpertVillage.com and YouTube.com have garnered over 100,000 hits.
Athena has been teaching songwriting, music and drama since the age of 19. She has worked for the Manhattan New Music Project, The Brooklyn Museum, Oregon State University, Lincoln Center, and dozens upon dozens of public schools, organizations and workshops across the tri-state area. She has taught songwriting to every age level (4 to adult), ability level (autistic to gifted), socio-economic background (Bronx to Manhattan Private schools), and ability level (beginner to professional). Athena’s ability to connect with children of all backgrounds, encourage them to open up about their thoughts and feelings, and translate them into song has moved countless teachers, parents, and community members to laughter and tears.
As a host and arts correspondent, Athena has worked for PBS, Air America Radio, 103.9 FM in Toronto, and Here! TV. Her ‘How To’ videos on Songwriting and Acting on ExpertVillage.com and YouTube.com have garnered over 100,000 hits.
As an actress, Athena has appeared in numerous commercials, Film, TV and Off-Broadway productions including Love Sucks at the New York Musical Theater Festival (which was adored by the NY press), Fran in The Day They Shot John Lennon and principle roles on the History Channel, CNN, etc. She won Best Comedy at Canada's YTV Achievement Awards (Judge Eugene Levy). In 2002, she was commissioned by WCS to write a poem for the new NY Aquarium. Her poetry and music is currently displayed at the Museum for Peace in Uzbekistan.
Athena has thousands of fans across North America. She has toured across the continent 3 times, released 4 CDs (not including the upcoming LITTLE GIRL DREAMS), performed on countless TV & Radio shows, and been featured in dozens of newspaper articles. She has shared the stage with Jim Carrey and Sarah McLaughlin, and is set to appear with Jeannine Garofalo in the new year.
Athena’s sense of humor, insight, ability to connect with children, and overflowing talent continues to touch lives across North America.
I’ve been a music journalist for more than 10 years. Over the years, many artists and managers have asked me what the best way to break into the European music market is.
Here are some things you can do:
Publish artist press releases, news, and tour dates to the CountryHome Forum on MySpace, http://groups.myspace.com/CountryHomeMagazine , CountryHome Forum is part of CountryHome, http://www.CountryHome.de , Germany's Premier Country Music Online Magazine. Everything you publish to the CountryHome Forum will be published in my weekly Newsletter which has over 80,000 readers.
Publish artist interviews in English to http://groups.myspace.com/CountryHomeMagazineInterviewsEnglish , interviews in French to http://groups.myspace.com/InterviewsAvecCountryMusicStars and interviews in German to http://groups.myspace.com/CountryMusikInterviews . All these groups on MySpace are part of CountryHome, http://www.CountryHome.de , Germany's Premier Country Music Online Magazine.
Send me CDs and DVDs for review and set up an artist interview with me. All reviews and interviews will be submitted to the magazines I'm writing for. More information for which magazines I'm writing can be found at http://www.MySpace.com/ChristianLamitschka
Upload artist videos to http://www.MyVideo.de and http://www.ClipFish.de . Both websites are like http://www.YouTube.com and uploading videos is free. The websites are completely in German. If you don’t speak German and need assistance, I will help you open an account and upload a video for 25 Euro. Each additional video upload for the same artist name and at the same video website is 10 Euro.
If you have more questions about the European music market or about any of the information I send to you today, please contact me at Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de too.
Editor & Journalist for Country Music Christian Lamitschka An der Pfingstweide 28 61118 Bad Vilbel Germany
Rock n' Roll act Mikki Munday is playing their first gig in Manhattan this Friday November 20th at Connolly's Klub 45 at 121 W. 45th Street between 6th Avenue and Broadway. Show starts at 11PM.
We've got new hits Amber River, Jersey Girl, and All Gets Old for you. Don't miss it! We'd really like to see you turnout and have a drink!
Greetings. I just wanted to thank you for your continued support and invite you to have a first listen on myspace to the tracks off the new EP "Monster & Minstrel" due out later this month. Bright stars to you! Ahmond
hey hey!! thank u so much for the add!! if you have some time, will you check out my page and tell me whatcha think? leave me a comment, write me a message! whatever u want. dont be a stranger! muah!
Thank you so much for the add! Your support means so much to us! Please feel free to stop by and say hi! We try to respond to everybody! And don't forget: If you like what you hear, send us your e-mail address and receive "New Beginnings" and "Tek No" for free! Thanks again! :) Have a great day!
Tha General & SoulStar Present….. Mindgasm The “Grown and Sexy” Open Mic Party
This Sunday, November 1st @ Drom 85 Avenue A (Between 5th and 6th Streets) Doors Open @ 6pm and show starts at 8pm
Hosted by Unk da Boss of Payday ent. Candle lit tables, Full dinner menu, drink specials. Beautiful People, Great Music, Amazing Energy and Open Mic to express yourself.
Calling all Talent: Poets, Musicians, Comedians, Visual Artist, Dancers etc. We will be holding open mic from 8pm till 10pm then we will dance the night away. Drom offers full dinner menu and drink specials all night. Email SoulStarEnt@gmail.com if you are interested in performing. The list will be closing as soon as we get two hours of performances so email soon. $5 admission all night. UPGRADE YOUR NIGHT LIFE! CHECK OUT OUR LAST GROWN & SEXY OPEN MIC @ http://thageneralandsoulstarent.webs.com
Thursday, October 29th The Slipper Room, $5 2 sets starting at 10.30pm
Hosted by Hula Hoop Queen Miss Saturn and featuring Clams Casino and Nasty Canasta
Live 7 piece band playing original music and very scary rock classics like Alice Cooper, KISS and Blue Oyster Cult.
Mary "Freakin" Feaster: electric bass guitar Sean "On It" Dixon: drums Chuck "Disco" MacKinnan: trumpet Maria Christina: tenor saxophone Tina Hot Tina: baritone saxophone Natalie "Cupcake" Cressman: trombone Viva "Guitar" DeConcini: guitar and vocals
Saturday, October 31st, FREE Paprika plays the Park Slope children's parade. Meet at 6.30 on 7th Avenue and 12th street. Halloween is real for children and me and maybe you?
I would like to invite you to our "Monday Night Music Party" featuring the QNation fm Radio Station. It is this Monday Night from 7 PM - 10 PM EST. Where: www.GayWebSource.com/GaySpace
- Just Tune-in To Our Radio Station -
7:00 - 8:00 PM EST Join DJ Matt's Pre Party "The Basement Mix" DJ Matt will be mixing some of his favorite new & classic house tracks you're sure to enjoy. Start the night---and week---off right with energetic, sexy rhythms mixed LIVE and with PRIDE from The Basement!
8:00 - 10:00PM EST - The Pride Showcase. Join DJ Raily from QNation.fm - He will showcases some of the best music from gay and gay friendly artists. He plays it all. So, if you like rock, country, folk, jazz, hip hop or rap, tune in to hear some of the best music you've probably never heard before.
Read more about it here: http://gaywebsource.ning.com/events/monday-night-gay-music-party
I hope you can join us. If so, stop by my page there and say hello. Jeffrey
Stopping by to wish you a fantastic week!!! Hope all is going great with you!!! Check out my newest single Whipping Post on Texas radio NOW!!! Love, ~Susan Hickman www.susanhickman.com www.reverbnation.com/susanhickman www.twitter.com/susanhickman