Jim McNamara - upright bass; Dave Pollack - harmonica; Bryan Dunn - guitar (acoustic and electric); Michael Iannantuono - electric guitar; Andy Mac - drums. These gentlemen and the following folks will appear on my upcoming album "New Words for Old Lullabies" ***produced by Ben Krieger*** (The new album will be released in the US on ***October 30th***!) Tony Geballe - guitar; Jo Williamson - vox; The Ukuladies - vox and taps; Nick Ogawa - cello
ALL PHOTOGRAPHY BY EMILY RAW
Kelli Rae Powell is the tiny ukulele-wielding, redheaded stepchild of Billie Holiday and Johnny Cash. Whether she's growling out wry ruminations or purring her way through a drinkaby (a lullaby-meets-drinking song of her own device), she delivers the kind of consistently literate lyrics that once prompted Tommy Ramone to call her a poet.
The Iowa-bred performer arrived in New York City in 2000, and after making a name for herself in the city's underground ukulele cabaret scene, released 2006's "The Scandalous Accounts of My Youth." On the basis of that album, she was listed as a "Rising Star: Folk" in iTunes Essentials, alongside Bon Iver, Joanna Newsom and The Weepies. In addition, New York City's Deli Magazine named her an "anti-hero" in its coverage of the 2008 CMJ Festival, noting that her talents place her at the "tip of the NYC ukulele solo singer songwriter movement."
Ms. Powell's forthcoming release, "New Words For Old Lullabies," was produced by Ben Krieger (Anti-Folk at The Sidewalk Café) and mastered by Richard Morris (The Felice Brothers, M Shanghai String Band). The arrangements here are more intricate than on her previous release, but she remains close to her musical roots, telling tightly woven tales that are both dark and edifying. Supporting Ms. Powell on the album are the musicians she has been performing live with for years, including Jim McNamara on upright bass, Dave Pollack on harmonica, Bryan Dunn, Michael Iannantuono and Tony Geballe on guitar, Andy Mac on drums, Nick Ogawa on cello, and The Ukuladies providing background vocals and atmospheric tap dancing.
The new album will be officially released in Paris, France at the Paris Uke Fest in July 2009, followed by a U.S. release in the fall. Throughout winter 2009 and spring 2010, Powell plans to tour select markets throughout the United States, including the Southeast, Midwest and West Coast.
For promotional copies, artwork or other press inquiries, contact press@kelliraepowell.com.
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LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK OF THE SONGS!
Take care of each other and thank you
Kimbo Rose Workman and the team from SCREECH OWL RECORDS!
Look who's talking! Lil' Miss I-Sound-Awesome! I'm glad you found me coz I somehow thought I added you but I'm a goldfish so I probably forgot. And thanks for your sweet words, they mean a lot to me.
Can't wait till we have the next stupid hippy train jam! Yeah! Say hi to Jim for me!
Bonjour Kelli, c'est Eric, le sound engineer de Nerac. I've listened your CD, it's very brilliant , my family hear it everydays, nice to meet you , really. I hope you came back house well. Speack soon, and thanks so much again, your show was so nice.... Bye
Hi fellows, thanks for coming so far away down south France!! It was a great show, I hope you've appreciated the venue!! we've enjoyed having you with us and I hope to see you again in the future !! keep rockin' (justin)
Hello Kelly ! It's a big pleasure to meet Jim and you... I spend a lot of great time with you ! Hope you good come back to NY. See you in october in NY yeahhhhhhhhhh :) Friendly, antoine.
Will Scott's new album, GNAWBONE is here!!! The CD is available at CDBaby and other online retailers.
Over three years in the making, GNAWBONE is Scott's fully-produced studio debut and features a crack team of hand-picked musicians as well as guest performances by Jan Bell, Jolie Holland, Samantha Parton, and Preacher Boy (the album's producer).
Hope you had fun in Europe! Want to hear you all play soon.
The Moonlighters have a new release, Enchanted, which is out this week. Click this link for a free download of one of our new songs: http://www.worldsound.com/free/moon.
"Ticklin' The Strings" by Sweet Hollywaiians
Amazing Japanese hot string band playing 1920's, 30's, 40's style hawaiian, swing, calypso, blues, italian music and originals,featuring vintage instruments.3 songs with Robert Armstrong and Tony Marcus(from Robert Crumb and His Cheap Suit Serenaders)
"The Sweet Hollywaiians have probably the best feel for this 20's music of any string band working today. They manage the rare feat of sounding relaxed even when their playing is hot, are top notch musicians with tasteful arrangements and a full, rich, warm sound.Plus, they have a nice gamut of tunes, from King Nawahi to Giovanni Vicari to Bobby Leecan. See them live, if you can, for an unforgettable experience. If you can't, buy their Cds!" ~ Terry Zwigoff
BLESSING THE PLACE WITH LOVE...CHECK OUT MY FIRST MUSIC VIDEO FROM MY UPCOMING DEBUT ALBUM 'LIVE AND LOVE YOUR LIFE'!!! COMMENT N LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK...BLESSED
Kelli Rae Powell is the tiny ukulele-wielding, redheaded stepchild of Billie Holiday and Johnny Cash. Whether she's growling out wry ruminations or purring her way through a drinkaby (a lullaby-meets-drinking song of her own device), she delivers the kind of consistently literate lyrics that once prompted Tommy Ramone to call her a poet.
The Iowa-bred performer arrived in New York City in 2000, and after making a name for herself in the city's underground ukulele cabaret scene, released 2006's "The Scandalous Accounts of My Youth." On the basis of that album, she was listed as a "Rising Star: Folk" in iTunes Essentials, alongside Bon Iver, Joanna Newsom and The Weepies. In addition, New York City's Deli Magazine named her an "anti-hero" in its coverage of the 2008 CMJ Festival, noting that her talents place her at the "tip of the NYC ukulele solo singer songwriter movement."
Ms. Powell's forthcoming release, "New Words For Old Lullabies," was produced by Ben Krieger (Anti-Folk at The Sidewalk Café) and mastered by Richard Morris (The Felice Brothers, M Shanghai String Band). The arrangements here are more intricate than on her previous release, but she remains close to her musical roots, telling tightly woven tales that are both dark and edifying. Supporting Ms. Powell on the album are the musicians she has been performing live with for years, including Jim McNamara on upright bass, Dave Pollack on harmonica, Bryan Dunn, Michael Iannantuono and Tony Geballe on guitar, Andy Mac on drums, Nick Ogawa on cello, and The Ukuladies providing background vocals and atmospheric tap dancing.
The new album will be officially released in Paris, France at the Paris Uke Fest in July 2009, followed by a U.S. release in the fall. Throughout winter 2009 and spring 2010, Powell plans to tour select markets throughout the United States, including the Southeast, Midwest and West Coast.
For promotional copies, artwork or other press inquiries, contact press@kelliraepowell.com.
