hmmm, i'll begin with the first hero's that come to mind.. i'm sure i'll miss some important ones. but i'll add them as i think of them...
john martyn, nick drake, justin love, nina simone, bob marley, Rokia Traore, mark woodward, alan woodward, semble, martha tilston, joni mitchell, bob dylan, pink n ruby, the be good tanya's, iron and wine, sugar drum, carly simon, ben taylor, david saw, tracy chapman, sandy denny, simon and garfunkel, the noisettes, the hat, western green
Greetings..
I'm very happy to write to you this summer's day with the most exciting news!
I am finally the proud mother of a brand new album, sent off to press after a couple of years of tinkering..
It's been a patchwork quilt project, left in the corner for a while, then rediscovered.. It's a travelling nomad much like myself, recorded in various parts of the country in friends' kitchens, hallways, churches, living rooms and studios..
After school I went travelling with my guitar to various countries, busking & exploring, and from then on I have put my heart into living as a musician.
The last few years have taken me on a valuable journey, mainly between Britain, Australia and America, experimenting musically with wonderful, challenging and interesting people. I've worked with numerous producers and home studio engineers, dabbled in Record Companies and Music Management, and tried to get my head around that vast chasm known as the Music Industry!
It has taken me a long time to get to a place of understanding, where I finally feel like these songs can be released into the wild - as they are - a truthful expression of a moment in time.
Over the years I've put out bits and pieces of recordings, including the Live, raw solo album 'Suddenly Raining', but by contrast, my new album 'The Kitchen Table' has been lovingly arranged and produced, and feels like the debut album I've always been working towards.
In the making of this album, I had the opportunity to gather some of my favourite musicians from around the country. Many have become dear friends, and I feel honoured to have their touch and sound on these recordings.
I paid for most of the album myself, with help from a couple of generous souls, and I have been at the wheel every step of the way.. It feels incredible to have put so much time, love and energy into this project and to have an understanding of the complete process of making and releasing an album.
In the end, it seemed to me, and the friends around me, that the healthiest and simplest way to keep my creative freedom was to make my own record label. So 'Wild Cedar Records' was born.
I am really grateful to be able to release this body of work into the world, and hope whoever hears it will enjoy it, and feel the love and life that has gone into it. Music is magical and cannot be owned - all we can do is make it and let it go.. who knows where it may land..
Along with 'The Kitchen Table' I'm releasing a 5 track EP called 'Early Morning Train Ride' (featuring a couple of tracks from the album). So please go to my website, www.carrietree.com, click the 'BUY NOW 'PayPal' buttons, and place your order!
Thank you to all those who have supported me along the way.. we'll have a party one day!
Keep Shining Bright,
Carrie
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OH YES - Little Dragon, Ebony Bones, MC Xander, Jamie Woon, Polarbear, Kate Tempest, Joe Driscoll, Sound of Rum, Pearl Apollo, United Vibrations, and DJ John Hendicott all at OneTaste in Hyde Park THIS SUNDAY - FREE ENTRY!!
Hey, just to let you know we have uploaded tracks from Ali's new solo album Flying High to his myspace, come by and let us know what you think or if you want to pre order you can get it on his myspace page.
Ali will be on tour in the UK from June 19th – July 4th come and see him and his new band live – they are tearing it up, round the country with a great party vibe!
Big Love Ali's Team x
lovely to see you're around brighton carrie. . i moved here at the end of last summer and it still feels like im on holiday. sunday gig in kemptown will be great- i havent seen jamie woon for years! Hope you like my new songs
