My band, The May Nots, changes as various folks do their various things, but these fine gents have been the staples over the past couple of years:
Tony Wilson - guitar
Craig McCaul - guitar and bass
Shawn Killaly - hits stuff.
Influences
Mahalia Jackson, Radiohead, Etta James, watering, The Frames, heaviness, me, Kelly Joe Phelps, travelling, introspection, things that make me laugh, stories, the good times, the dark times, Tony Wilson, P.J. Harvey, the large questions that no one can really answer, the weather, The Pixies, music with no words, kickass lines, quiet and excellent touques.
Melisa Devost writes introspective songs which topics range from romance, gratuity and love lost to the role of raising children in the current climate to the super hero alter ego. Devost weaves these tails of woe and whoa! into rich folk-pop songs rooted in traditions of country-blues and gospel.
Her latest record, A Sudden Shift of Existing Light, due out in May 2009, is a tasty mix of imagery laden poignant lyrics and sweet and low-down finger-style guitar wrapped up in Melisa's dynamically beautiful voice. She is joined on this recording by many guests, including Leah Abramson, Kent McAlister and Ken Whiteley.
Hi Melisa, this is dan from BEND SINISTER here. We are taking part in this MUSIC BC/PEAK radio station contest right now for a chance at a 150,000$ grant towards our musical career which as you know would be a huge help for any artist to continue making a living touring and recording. The contest is based on online votes and it only takes a second to vote for us in the contest. We are falling behind and could really use your support so if you have a second please vote at:
If you really want to help, I know facebook and twitter are more key these days so were are hoping people might spread the word on their facebook/twitter status and get there friends to vote or at least go to our new website where we are offering free downloads of 10 our of favorite tracks from all three of our records. They are available here:
Thanks for contributing to BC Musician Magazine this month.. a very funny article about seeing & not seeing MOOSE on your travels.. Everyone check it out.. find a copy at a cafe or venue near you. I hope you got your copy- if not, I'll hold you one.. or give you some more! I'm in Van.. hope you are well. Cheers, Christina
nothing but good times running into you over the last few days... sorry we didn't get a chance to chat tonight... i was out with my brother, and that spells trouble. hope you are very well, best ,geoff
SCREENING AT LA SHORTS FILM FESTIVAL JULY 27 Check out the trailer for WE LOVE YOU the upcoming DOCUMENTARY about the RAINBOW GATHERINGS or www.weloveyoufilm.com
Yay Melissa! A new album! That is so exciting-I love your writing and can't wait to hear it! I have a new album too- we should swap and groove out to eachother's new tunes!!!!! Hope you're rockin the scene- love Dinah D
Hello from the amazing windy plains just outside Calgary , Alberta (weather subject to change on the 1/2 hour with out notification) Wonderful music in your space.Many discoveries made at your space, very nice indeed to be m8s.Cheers ! (mO:) moreno
In a act of Kindness endorphin levels are elevated in the Giver, the Receiver and the Observer, how nice is that.
"do not seek happiness .. but .. do rid your self of unhappiness = Zero Negative thoughts"
"Share knowledge ,it is a way to achieve immortality"
hi cuzzie, so much has happened since i saw you last...my grandad (mums dad) passed away two days after i saw you last so for a couple of months things were hard...everyone seems to be cheering up though which is nice. how did that tour go, i wish i could've been there. hope to hear from you soon. love, marina
Hey there! Thanks so much for getting in touch. Much appreciated, and a genuine pleasure to sit back and savour your sounds. Delicious!
If you fancy a copy of my wee album "Lips' Decision", I'll happily shoot you over a signed copy and I'll throw in copies of my 2 EPs for good measure! You can either just click on the album cover on my page or visit http://www. mirandabarber. com/listen. html - both take you to a secure paypal site.
