Colleen Brown- vocals, keys, guitar, wielding of disco balls
Amy van Keeken- ridiculously awesome BG harmonies, percussion
Dave Farhall- "saves the day" on bass
Peter Belec- guitar awesomeness
Peter Hendrickson- drums, OCD, duct tape
YAY!
Etkilendikleri
The Pretenders, Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Jeff Buckley, Tori Amos, Neil Young, Feist, Peter Elkas, Ron Sexsmith, The Secretaries and my good friends Heart!
Neye Benziyor?
Carole King/Joni Mitchell love-child, though that's not literally possible...
Colleen Brown has had quite a year. In Canada she released her 2nd full length album, “Foot In Heart” to strong reviews and ravenous college and community radio play. She spent 6 weeks with both feet firmly planted in the Earshot! Folk/Roots top ten charts, despite the fact that she insists she makes pop music (listen to the doo-wop inspired “Boyfriend” or watch the dance-filled music video for “Love You Baby” if you need further evidencing). As 2008 progressed she played well attended concerts and showcases, wow-ing unsuspecting music festival goers with her candid and organically clever lyrics, brain circling melodic hooks and vibrant, emotive contralto. Her OTHER band- the equally formidable rock ‘n’ roll trio The Secretaries- finagled an impressive opening spot with globe-conquering (Madonna-endorsed) gypsy punk band Gogol Bordello, as well as funding for the ladies’ first official recording. Then in the fall, Colleen captured an Alberta Emerging Artist Award alongside multi-media wunderkind Chad VanGaalen.
Colleen admits she is still finding her footing in the music game, as the album has yet to see official release in the US, Australia and Europe. But certainly those who want to stand ahead of the trends will be watching where Colleen is headed in 2009.
"Brown challenges all of her songs head-on, her sweet yet triumphant vocals ringing throughout the record"- Amanda Ash, Exclaim! Magazine
"Her second album, a stellar collection of rootsy piano-pop tunes, proves she is a national treasure in the making -- along the lines of Joni Mitchell, Anne Murray, Gordon Lightfoot or k.d. lang." Sandra Sperounes, The Edmonton Journal
Brown's new album is absolutely awesome...It's a slapshot into the back of the net, Colleen. -Fish Griwkowsky, The Edmonton Sun
That was a great set at The Drake. A breezy 70's spirit, impeccable harmonies, floating through the soul-stirring radio-friendly stratosphere. An inspired, energy-fueled sound, leavened with roots-folk gleam, Joni Mitchell-inflected vocals, and sparkling pop shimmer. Keep to your musical vision.
It was nice meeting you a week or so ago with Laura! You're set was great! Hopefully I'll see you around town again. And maybe we can play a show together!
(Belated) thanks for the add - I downloaded "Foot In Heart" from iTunes last week and have been playing it to family, friends and total strangers ever since. And they're grateful!
hi Colleen and thanks kindly for the add...just wanted to drop by and tell you that I love your voice and think that you're great...keep on keepin' on...yours, TH
Hi Colleen I need your help... REQUEST MY SONG "We could be one" on Indie104 - iRADIO LA http://www.iradiola.com/ Click on "Request a song" and type my name... Thanks for your support!
