Rufus Wainwright, Stevie Wonder, Fiona Apple, James Newton Howard, The Beatles, Sheryl Crow, K’s Choice, Ben Folds, Feist, Marc Broussard, Julie London, Ella Fitzgerald, Mariah Carey, Aretha Franklin, Sutton Foster, Nickel Creek, Amanda Duncan
Joanna Burns brings to the table a set of hands that were schooled under the influence of Ben Folds and a voice that's waiting for Whitney Houston to need backup singers again. She is what would happen if some of the powerhouse voices of the last 30 years could write and play their own material.
Singing harmonies in her mother's station wagon as a wee babe, she always knew she was a musician. Though much of her relationship with music was developed through hours of sitting in her room in New Jersey figuring out film scores and pop songs, she finally gave in and went with traditional schooling to learn the rest, studying Musical Theatre at Montclair State University.
What exactly can you expect to see at a live show? "I was recently told there is an element of theatricality to my show," she said. "I was flattered by that statement because it's definitely something I've been trying to achieve, coming from a theatre background." "I want to make raw theatre - no smoke or mirrors. Just full-out performance."
Citing influences from Aretha Franklin and Mariah Carey to Rufus Wainwright and Queen, Burns has developed a unique mixture of style satisfying all of those interests.
There is currently a search for two types of bands for record label consideration.
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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.
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Please be informed that G. Wood/Undercover Bonobos have posted a new song entitled "Seeds" on their Myspace music player. We strongly advise that you review this material carefully. Your commentary is welcomed.
Analysis: We have been informed that this song sounds like a Communist Collective work song. We are further advised that it may be misconstrued as a treatise on the cultivation of illegal herbage. We are cautioned that some listeners may experience a shift in psychological set and setting during the "psychedelic" interlude. Please report any activity of this nature forthwith.
This song may be intended and interpreted as a tribute to the late, great, Sky Saxon.
We gratefully anticipate your thoughts on this matter.
I've been playing the violin for over 15 years now. I don't have any recordings posted up here, (mostly because I'm too lazy to make/maintain another account) but I recorded myself on a couple small projects I did in college. oh, and I absolutely love Nickel Creek. They're what inspired me to take up the mandolin. Have you heard the new track with Joshua Bell and Chris Thile playing together?
Hey there, Here's one from left field... Ever wondered what to do in the event of a nuclear threat? A while back I came across some very disturbing information, which inspired me to make this video: Living Under the Shadow of the Nuclear Umbrella www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaIim3Rj7L4 Both artistic (ensure you've good enough sound to enjoy the background music!) and educational, it primarily comprises official British government civil defence advice. Though the source materials are somewhat aged, the fundamentals remain relevant today. I encourage all to visit the YouTube web page above to learn more (Show your support! Rate! Comment!) and responsibly re-post and circulate as widely as possible. Help to raise awareness. Say have you checked out my web site (www.faberoptime.com) recently? Take care and keep in touch. Best, Faber. "Just a guy trying to make the world a better place."
hello, thanks for the add. my names amanda. :] i add a buch of random people for promotional reasons, because i do a lot of promoting bands and aritsts.
which, by the way, if you know any artists from the minnesota area, you should deffinetley let me know about them.
but ANYWAYS, would you mind checking out this band?
Check out http://www.myspace.com/thisisalmostalways and maybe even send them a friend request. :]thankss.
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!). Oh and you might like to take a look at some of my vids on my YouTube channel too! www.youtube.com/faberoptime Take care and keep in touch. Best, Faber. "Just a guy trying to make the world a better place."
hey Joanna! How are you doing? Luv the new video (left a comment). Miss you lots and your performances. Hope you had a great summer. Got one final summer blast of fun this Labor Day weekend. Besides your touring, what else have u been up to? Anyways, got ur tunes loaded on my iPod Touch. Msg/txt me anytime. Talk to ya soon, J. *hugs* =)
Heyyy Joanna!! *HUGS* Just wanted to say hi. How's the music going? Hope you're summer has been going great. I'm just trying to keep coooool in this hot, muggy, August day. Anyways, hope all is well. =)
Miss Joanna Burns, How are you lady? Its been wayyy too long since I've last seen you guys. Wayyyyy too long. Thats totally uncool. lol. What has been up? -Gina
Last night was fun as usual...rarely do you come in contact with a crazed boy locked inside a vehicle as you're filled with fear that he has been abducted. haha Im gonna log onto that site you were telling me about right now! Thanks for another great night...ttys
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