After a long absence from the music industry, the awesome voice of Gail Page is back with avengeance!
Fast tracked by Parris Macleod (producer of the year 2007 Australian blues "Chain" awards), Gail and Parris collabirated together to record and write Gail's debut album "Colours That Run", released at The Basement November 2007.
Australian Female Artist of the year Best New Artist Producer of the year (Parris Macleod)
Australian Blues "CHAIN" Awards
Who is Gail Page?
Gail simply has one of the biggest voices in the business. Her earth shattering vocals and bubbly personality in combination with the extreme musical talents of Parris Macleod on piano and hammond organ draws immediate attention when performing live and leave the audience with the feeling they have witnessed something very special.
Gail's career started in 1993 when she first met Parris at the Beachcomber Hotel and asked if she could jump up with his band at the time ("The Mix"). Parris was so impressed that after one song he asked her to join the band as the lead singer. Gail continued on for the next two years as the lead singer for the Sunday residential band performing with many of Sydneys finest musicians that joined "The Mix" including Mal Eastick, Kirk Lorange, Gordon Rytmeister, Sunil de Silver, Garry Steel, Paul Green, Andy Atwill, Roby Seracussa, Steve Furnley and many more.
This experience gained her widespread respect as an incredibly promising and powerful blues singer and also a beautiful personality. It is no surprise that when Gail announced she had decided to put aside her music and pursue a new life west of Adalaide in South Australia, this came as a shock to fans and music industry alike.
Fifteen years later Gail visited Parris and asked if he would co-write and produce an album with her. After hearing that amazing voice again Parris agreed and soon after was on the phone gathering together a line up of some of Australia's greatest musicians for the album, some of which were the same musicians that had previously worked with her in the early days. It was to prove easy to assemble the group as they had not forgotten Gail and were excited she was back, so much so that all the musicians on the album offered to perform for her live in the future. This was followed by a recording contract seeing Gail sign with Sunball Records and Project National.
Production on the Album started in August 2007 and was completed and released late October. The album "Colours That Run" includes 8 disturbingly soulful originals composed by Parris and written by Gail .
Parris assembled the band together for a showcase that was held to a capacity audience at The Basement in November 2007.
The band (most as on the album):
Parris Macleod - Musical Director, Piano Gordon Rytmeister (Australian Idol house drummer) - Drums Leon Gaer (Barry Manilow) - Bass Dave Longo (Doug Parkinson) - Guitar Mal Eastick (Australian Blues legend) - Guitar Lachlan Doley (Powderfinger) - Hammond organ Mark Atkins - Master of the Digeridoo Pete Collins - Harmonica Tessa Nuku (Australian Idol) - Backing Vocals Brendon Bowney (Australian Idol) - Backing Vocals
The Basement show was filmed on HD digital and was so successful that negotiations are already underway for televising the concert on several networks. A DVD of the concert is due for release in Late February. Plans for a 2008 Australian tour with the Gail Page Band are currently underway.
In addition to this Gail and Parris have formed a Duo and recently performed at the 2008 Tamworth Country music festival receiving immediate praise and selling out of CDs. Gail and Parris are next due to perform at the Australian Blues Festival in Feb 2008.
"Ask us to describe her style and we falter a little. In a sense she defies description. Close your eyes and you’d swear you’re in New Orleans listening to one of the greats – Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin - then again, modern comparisons bring Toni Childs to mind – but wait, now she’s singing the most beautiful rendition of an Eva Cassidy song. A musical chameleon unlike any other.
One of the most powerful voices we’ve heard in a long time, microphone seemingly a mere prop, we can’t even place her in a specific genre. Initially blues and jazz spring to mind, but some of the songs would more appropriately be categorized as alternative contemporary. Don’t label this performer because the minute you think you have it worked out, she’ll surprise you with something new.
Be prepared to be moved. Gail doesn’t just sing, she tells a story. And the stories are from the heart. They convey the emotions of a life’s journey, messages of hope and strength and the uncanny ability to touch something inside every person that hears them. We’re not saying you’ll be spilling tears all night, but certainly expect at least a goosebump or two. We haven’t yet met a person who hasn’t been affected by her music. It isn’t just the clarity and power of her voice, nor simply the genuine emotion behind the songs. As we stated earlier, we dare not put her into an existing category. One of a kind, unique, powerful, touching". --- R&V Publicists Nov 2007
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Hello! my friend Gail,thanks for your wonderful comments and opening up your heart & soul to me cool! It was nice to hear about your love for music and doing your thing,just hang in there and keep trying to get better each time and i'm sure you will so good luck and i'll wait for your music to be online take care,Emmett!!!
Sweeter Days to one of the Sweetest Souls ive ever met. Take care of that kind heart of yours Gail. More Joyful and Happier times are but around the corner for you my friend. Thanks for the note.
Just now catching up on commentz!
Mahalo for stopping by my friend.. How's the beautiful music doin?
Luv yah much, hope it's all good in da HOOD!
xxoo's from Hawaii~*
HI GAIL , GREAT GIGS AT BROADBEACH OUR DEAR FRIEND ,YOU PARRIS AND THE REST OF THE BAND DESERVED THE TOP BILLING YOU GOT,HOPE THE CENTRAL COAST FESTIVAL GOES WELL ,IAM SURE IT WILL,GINHOUSE WILL BE AT BEROWRA R S L ,NOT TOO FAR AWAY, LOVE TONY/LEAH.
I am a bit under the weather with this nasty winter flu but sending out some prayer for you and yours Okay... wow I had a challenging Week last week with my Sunshine oh how we love em those we love but oh how we feel so much within too! Be Safe 2u & Yours...
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