Eva Jay Fortune, singer,writer, acoustic guitar.
Greg Olwell, bass.
Michael Molenda, guitars, ebow, noise king.
Richard Gee, guitar & bass.
Ken Feragen, drums, beat boy.
Influences
In no particular order: The Kinks, Neil Finn, The Zombies, Donovan, Everything But the Girl, The Beatles, Marianne Faithfull, Laura Nyro, Joni Mitchell, Cyndi Lauper,The Ronnetts,
Bob Dylan.
Sounds Like
Aimee Mann, Beth Orton, Linda Perry & Chrissie Hynde meet Crowded House,
Garbage & the Kinks.... Did we mention Donovan & Leonard Cohen? Concrete Blonde &
Cowboy Junkies?
Your Copy of SUSPICIOUSLY BLUE at www.cdbaby.com/evajayfortune.
Eva Jay Fortune can do it. She's a fountain of depth and feeling and truth -- which is why you might want to think twice about spinning this disc, because it WILL affect you and change you and make you smile, laugh, gulp, tear-up, muse over your future, assess your present, and basically kick your butt. But, of course, you will definitely want to check out SUSPICIOUSLY BLUE because it does those very things!
A San Francisco-based artist, Eva Jay Fortune is blessed with a transcendent voice that wraps around her lyrics and energizes her every single word. Hers is a smooth, elegant, and flexible instrument that is almost cinematic in its scope. That's cool in itself, but partner the voice and the lyrics with her music -- an accessible, yet quirky take on famiiiar rock, blues, R&B, and world-influenced song forms -- and you have a delicious blend of sass and serious art. This is an artist who can take you places, but who also realizes that you may not wish to drift too far from your comfort zone. Listen closely and you'll hear bizarre melodic shifts, strange noises, off-kilter riffs, sexy harmonic juxtapositions, and any number of weird and wonderful musical elements. But kick back and just let the music billow around you, and you'll still hear brilliantly catchy songs with sing-along choruses. This album is truly an adventure, and you'll find new things with almost every listen.
Now, finding a band that can LISTEN closely enough -- as well as bench its individual egos to put each member's talents in absolute service to the song -- to translate Eva's creative twists and turns wasn't easy. You can't just find a bunch of rock dudes or jazz cats or folkies or prog-rock wackos, because each of Eva's songs is different, and shifting focus from, say, a Kinks-esque chordal bash-o-rama to a soaring ambient mood ain't something that a musician seeped in any ONE style is gonna navigate. Happily, Eva found a group of players who can tap into her artistry and make sounds that are diverse, vibey, and true to her songcraft.
Shig 33 is the drummer, and his encyclopedic knowledge of surf and instrumental music ensures that each groove is slammin' and emotive. Shig is also a one-man band who records his own solo CDs.
Edo Castro is a much-in-demand bassist around the San Francisco Bay Area, a talented composer, a home-studio producer, a certified "hunk," and a respected solo artist with his own CD releases.
Michael Molenda is a guitarist, engineer, and producer with a love-thing for E-Bows (a device that allows a guitar string to sustain endlessly) and a jones for glam rock.
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
*** Note: PLEASE IDENTIFY IF YOU ARE IN GROUP 1 OR 2 IN YOUR RESPONSE. Emails are being reviewed by different representatives.
1. A Pop/Rock/Commercial band with female lead. Band must consist of 2 guitars (Prefer both guitar players to be of lead caliber. However, one lead and one rhythm is acceptable), keyboard/piano, bass, and drums. Lead vocal, followed by backing vocals, in that order, is a plus as it relates to other members of the group. Average age of the band cannot exceed 28 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
2. A Modern Rock band with male lead. Must be a complete band but there are no prerequisites as it relates to the make up of the band. Average age of the band cannot exceed 23 years of age.
* Group must have an outstanding lead vocalist. ** Musicianship throughout the entire band must be very strong. *** Group cannot currently be under any contract of any type that is related to the music industry.
XXX - If you meet the minimum qualifications as described above. Email a link for your MySpace Page and if applicable, a link for your website to: recordingartistsearch@gmail.com
Only send one email with your links. Due to the volume of responses normally received for these types of opportunities. After review of your material, you will only be contacted if there is an interest in attending one of your shows by a label representative. As such please to not send any follow up emails regarding selections. If you were not contacted back, there was not an interest.
Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat?
A while ago I found stuff that inspired me to make this film:
Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella
Both artistic (ensure you get the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice.
Though source materials are quite aged, much remains relevant today.
I encourage all to visit the YouTube page to learn more (Show support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly circulate as widely as possible, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4
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 some time.
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Best, Faber.
"Just a guy trying to make the world a better place. "
Hey Eva ~ it's been a while - how have you been? Wanted to let you know that my new CD, Sideshow Freak, has finally dropped -- on iTunes, Amazon, Napster, etc. I've posted a few new songs on my profile too, so please come check it out. And thanks, as always, for listening -- means a lot...
Greetings! We are spreading the word about our 2 very exciting UK screenings of our doc A LIFE IN THE DEATH OF JOE MEEK -
The first is at The Cambridge Film Festival - Tuesday, Sept.23, 8:30pm at The Junction - Ricky Winter from Heinz and the Wild Boys and Pete Holder from The Tornados/Saxons will be appearing with me for Q&A!
Next up will be The Raindance Film Festival in London! Saturday, October 4 at 5pm at Cineworld. Susan and I will be there for Q&A as well!
