Covering Freakwater's tune "Crazy Man" at the Railway Club Apr 5-07; Video by Lynn Werner:
Influences
Most importantly, the incredible jams with good friends over the years.
Some artists that may have gotten into the creative subconscious behind the songwriting:
The Beatles, John Lennon, U2, CSN, Neil Young, Blue Rodeo, The Replacements, Buddy Holly, The Band, Elvis, Sarah McLachlan, Joni Mitchell, REM, Elton John, Pearl Jam, Temple of the Dog, Fleetwood Mac, Elvis Costello, B52's, The Who, Peter Gabriel, Belly, Sheryl Crow, David Bowie, 10CC, Lone Justice, Freakwater, The Pogues, Alice in Chains (Jar of Flies), Spirit of the West, Jr. Gone Wild, Pink Floyd, James Taylor, Carly Simon, The Hollies, Yardbirds, Simon and Garfunkle, Carole King, Bruce Springsteen, Ruth Brown, Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison, Mamas and the Papas, Bob Dylan, Kate Bush, Bruce Cockburn, John Hiatt, The Andrew Sisters, Dwight Yokam, Buffalo Springfield, Supertramp, Rolling Stones, The Eagles, CCR, Led Zeppelin, Steve Earle, Lucinda Williams, Patsy Cline, Gillian Welch, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, all the music from the "Oh Brother Where Art Thou" soundtrack, Linda McRae, Hank Williams, Indigo Girls, KD Lang, Pied Pumpkin, The Byrds, Alanis Morissette, Melissa Etheridge, Heart, Tragically Hip, Brothers Four, Wilco, Ella Fitzgerald, The Ink Spots, Lou Reed, Velvet Underground, Gordon Lightfoot, Midnight Oil, Concrete Blonde, Tom Petty, Doors, Pretenders, Coldplay, Live, Stray Cats, Alan Parsons Project, Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane, Mark Knopfler, Eurythmics, Tom Waites, Patti Smith, Ricki Lee Jones, Hot House Flowers, Ani DiFranco, Lucious Jackson...
It's impossible to think of them all right now.
Boomchix are a harmony singin', alt-country-roots-rock band from Vancouver Canada fronted by founding members Janice Dunbar (vocals/guitar/songwriter) and Barb Wilkins (vocals/mandolin).
Boomchix defy the boundaries of genre defined music. Influenced alternatively by country, rock, folk, pop and bluegrass, their songs blend catchy melodies with strong harmony vocals.
Their debut CD "Surprise Surprize” has been well received and has established Boomchix as a favorite among Vancouver's roots music community.
In performance, Boomchix likes to rock that roots music! Shows are energetic and fun! Come see!
"...One need listen no further than Boomchix awe-inspiring debut release, Surprise Surprize, to hear the difference a little bit of soul can make: Sweet melodies, honest lyrics, world-class musicianship and damn near perfect production..." - R. C. Joseph - "Listen to Me" 24 hours
"Authentic, and warm... Amazing vocal harmonies, pro but not slick musicianship, and an underlying sense of humour make for one of the best Roots albums to come out of Vancouver in years." - Red Cat Records
“Surprise, Surprize defines Janice as a creative and passionate songwriter, and the BoomChix as a must-catch live local act. I highly recommend that you buy this album, and better still - catch the BoomChix playing live throughout our fine city sometime soon. Janice and Barb are very charismatic performers that really connect with their audience and have a great time up there on the stage. Their music kicks, their personalities shine. You are guaranteed a wonderful night if you make the effort to get up, get out, and catch them live.” - YVRmusic.com
“This is where country belongs. The Boomchix know enough about country to be true to the style, yet are wise enough to use elements of rock, well controlled in their application, to enhance the music, not take it over. Too much country today is rock in an ill-fitting country disguise. This is not that. This is country, pure and simple, it just knows enough to draw the best from the past and the present while keeping it real.”
- CALVIN DANIELS - Yorkton This Week newspaper Jan.2, 2008 - Yorkton, SK. Canada
If you are in Vancouver CD's can be purchased at BODACIOUS (4393 Main Street), RED CAT RECORDS (Main Street/27th Ave) and BONE RATTLE on Commercial Drive or at any LIVE SHOWS.
Also I wanted to keep you in the loop with what is happening with me and my music, and to tell you that you can get tons of exclusive, limited edition Colin Rink merchandise, but only for a limited time, and the clock is ticking! We're talking about videoss, photos, bonus mp3's, set lists, and so much more.
Christmas is coming soon. Are you looking for a Christmas present and would like to help handicapped children? Than please request the list of donations in kind from HelpCharity, www.MySpace.com/HelpCharity , by sending me an e-mail at Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de . Many donations in kind are autographed.
If you don't have the chance to request the list of donations in kind, please add HelpCharity to your Top Friends!
Thanks for helping me to support handicapped children!
Christian
Founder of HelpCharity Editor & Journalist for Country Music Christian Lamitschka An der Pfingstweide 28 61118 Bad Vilbel Germany Phone: ++49 (0) 6101 544613 Mobil: ++49 (0) 171 6903352 E-Mail: Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de Internet: www.MySpace.com/HelpCharity Internet: www.MySpace.com/ChristianLamitschka
Hello! We just wanted to invite you over to our page to check out our NEW LAYOUT and our NEW SONG! We'd love for you to stop by and say hello. We hope all is well and things just keep getting better!
Today I would like to let you know about two print magazines in Germany I'm writing for.
"Living Line Dance", reporting about line dance and country music, and "Folk Magazine", reporting about folk and country music. The magazines are high respected in Europe. They offer you a good chance to publicize yourself in Europe and Germany.
For more information, please contact me at MySpace or send email to Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de with the headline "Advertise at Living Line Dance and Folk Magazine".
Warm regards
Christian
Editor & Journalist for Country Music Christian Lamitschka An der Pfingstweide 28 61118 Bad Vilbel Germany Ch.Lamitschka@t-online.de Phone +49 6101 544613 Mobil +49 171 6903352 www.myspace.com/ChristianLamitschka www.myspace.com/LamitschkaVideoInterviews www.myspace.com/CountryMusicInterviews www.myspace.com/HelpCharity
Please help me out and vote for "Always Talk to Strangers" in this international songwriting competition. http://festival4starslive.com/main/ Nice one!
Thank you for your friendship and supporting my music!
I blend folk, jazz and contemporary music that soothe the soul and mellow the mind. Join my mailing list and get free downloads! http://www.tanjamaritsa.co.uk
The Beggars have a new official website www.beggars.com.au to announce and celebrate our new Desert Flower album and tour. All the best from The Beggars “The Desert Flower is a fragile and beautiful thing but it is also tough enough to survive in a hard land.”
If you would like to get more exposure, e-mail me your top 3 songs in mp3 format. I will be able to not only air them on my radio show but place them on my playlist (with your permission) for three months to promote your band and music.
My e-mail is justintimeradio@gmail.com or you can e-mail MTA PRODUCTIONS at mtaproductions@gmail.com
We will also feature your band on our blogs: http://justintimeradioblog.blogspot.com http://newblooddailyblog.blogspot.com
If you would like to check out some past shows please check out: http://justintimeradio.mypodcast.com
If you could include: bios, pics, vids etc. that would be awesome to put on my blog.
I can also get your music on my other sites as well.
You can tune into my show every thursday from 5-7 pm and Fridays from 1-3PM @ radio.oldwestbury.edu
Thanks for the add! Good to have you as a friend! So great to see the internet in action this way, shortening distances between people. :) I hope all's well with you and that you enjoy checking out my web site at www.faberoptime.com some time. For occasional, new, refreshing, insightful and (possibly?!) valuable content, I encourage you to sign up for my free newsfeed/email newsletter (using the form on site at page right - high quality, low quantity, no spam!). Take care and keep in touch. Best, Faber. "Just a guy trying to make the world a better place."
STOPPING BY TO SHOW SOME LOVE AND RESPECT!! BANDS CAN PROMOTE IN MY COMMENTS. STOP ON BY AND CHECK OUT THE ARTIST OF THE WEEK!! COME VOTE ON YOUR FAVORITE CRUE FEST PICS! OF '08!! HAVE A KICK ASS JAMIN' DAY!! KIM
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