HONORABLE MENTION: 2009 North Carolina Songwriters' Co-op Contest
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SELECTED PERFORMER: Songwriters Association of Washington/BMI Showcase at the Smithsonian
Check out this episode of 'The Open Stage'; promoting the showcase! Michelle Murray interviews us, and plays some of our songs on the air!!
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THE PLAYERS:
Acoustic Guitar:Talia Segal
Ac. Guitar: Matthew R. Staley
Electric Guitar: Marc Copely
Bass: Nicki Parrott
Drums/Perc: John Clancy
Cello: Jessie Reagen
(DBR & The Mission, Hustla Symphony Orchestra, East Village Opera Company)
Keyboards/Clarinet: Peter Kiesewalter
(East Village Opera Company)
Produced By Marc Copely
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LENDING THEIR MUSICAL TALENTS TO 'NONPROPHET' ARE:
Acoustic Guitar:Matthew R. Staley
Electric Guitars: Freddie Mac, Timmy Rockmore
Electric Guitar Overdubs: Marc Copely
Bass: Nicki Parrot
Drums:John Clancy
Percussion:Doc Gibbs
Cello: Nioka Workman
Piano: Talia Segal
Hammond Organ: Zach Abramson
Engineered by Ariel Levine
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I have teamed up with my acoustic guitar, and together we play shows all over the place!
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Influences
"And then I was addicted baby, I was addicted to saying things and having them matter to somebody..."
Beth Hart Black Crowes Carrie Newcomer Arrested Development October Project Fountains of Wayne Billy Joel The Click Five Christina Aguilera Digable Planets Regina Spektor Gabriel Faure SheDaisy India.Arie Antje Duvekot Imogen Heap Missy Elliot Joni Mitchell Lizanne Knott Culture Club Cyndi Thomson Rascal Flatts Nelly McKay Tupac Eminem Janis Joplin Ludacris Indigo Girls The Beatles System of a Down Paulo Nutini Old-Timey Bluegrass The Martins Amy Beach Gorillaz Michael Buble Wesley Willis Butch Walker Kanye West Erykah Badu Michael Jackson Damien Rice Sweet Honey in the Rock George Michael Corinne Bailey Rae They Might Be Giants 10,000 Maniacs Flyleaf Rickie Lee Jones Tom Waits and of course...SHOWTUNES! LOTS OF SHOWTUNES!!!
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AND SOME NON-MUSICAL TYPES WHO TOTALLY ROCK MY WORLD INCLUDE:
F. Scott Fitzgerald Mother Teresa Lasse Hallstrom Shel Silverstein William Shakespeare Brian Dennehy Madeleine Albright Mitch Hedberg RIP Sasha Baron Cohen Hillary Clinton
and in his very own category:
My hero, Werner Herzog-- who makes art fearlessly; the way I would if only I was strong enough!!
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taliasegal@hotmail.com
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THE 2009 NONPROPHET/ATLAS TOUR:
1/06/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
1/13/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
1/20/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
1/27/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
1/31/09
Twisted Tree Cafe Asbury Park, NJ
2/03/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
2/10/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
2/17/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
2/19/09
Milkboy Acoustic Cafe Bryn Mawr, PA
2/21/09
Green Planet Java Co. w/Jo Wymer Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
2/24/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
2/28/09
Auburn Road Vineyards Pilesgrove, NJ
3/03/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
3/04/09
Steel City Coffee House Phoenixville, PA
3/06/09
Uptown Coffee Cafe Victoria, VA
3/07/09
Java Grande *Music Matters Showcase* Ellicott City, MD
3/10/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
3/12/09
Hourglass Cafe @ Brown University Providence, RI
3/17/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
3/19/09
Urban Dog Coffee Dallas, TX
3/21/09
*Red Gorilla Music Fest*
The Dizzy Rooseter Austin, TX
Dunn Bros. Coffee Katy, TX
3/24/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
3/28/09
Bean & Leaf New London, CT
3/30/09
Songwriters Association of Washington Showcase
Jammin' Java Vienna, VA
3/31/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
4/03/09
Emack and Bolios Albany, NY
4/07/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works
Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
4/14/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
4/21/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
4/28/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
5/05/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
5/12/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
5/19/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
5/26/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
6/02/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
6/09/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
6/16/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
6/23/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
6/30/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
7/07/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
7/10/09
Auburn Road Vineyards Pilesgrove, NJ
7/14/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
7/18/09
The Yellow Sofa Northampton, MA
7/21/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
7/24/09
Uptown Coffee Cafe Victoria, VA
7/28/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
7/31/09
Roadhouse Cafe o/f Nicola Warsaw, VA
8/04/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
8/11/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
8/14/09
The Bellefonte Cafe Wilmington, DE
8/18/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
8/21/09
Emack & Bolio's Albany, NY
8/23/09
The Twisted Tree Cafe Asbury Park, NJ
8/25/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
9/01/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
9/08/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
9/15/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
9/22/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
9/26/09
Etcetera Coffee House Paducah, KY
9/30/09
St. Charles Community College Cottleville, MO
10/02/09
Carbondale Mainstreet Art and Wine Festival Carbondale, IL
10/09/09
Read Street Books Baltimore, MD
10/14/09
Steel City Coffee House Phoenixville, PA
10/27/09
SAW/BMI Showcase @ The Smithsonian with Lamont Dozier Washington, DC
11/03/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
11/10/09
Potbelly Sandwich Works Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
11/14/09
Spiral Dance Womyns' Center Baltimore, MD
11/15/09
The Velvet Lounge Washington, DC
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THE 2008 NONPROPHET TOUR:
1/08/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
1/15/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
1/22/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
1/29/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
Austin Grill Rockville, MD
2/01/08
Gizzi's Coffee New York, NY
2/05/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
2/12/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
Potbelly Sandwich Works Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
2/19/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
2/22/08
The Coffee Club Media, PA
2/26/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
3/04/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
3/08/08
Green Planet Java Company Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
3/09/08
The Twisted Tree Café Asbury Park, NJ
3/11/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
3/18/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
3/24/08
Brewers Alley Frederick, MD
3/25/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
3/29/08
Gizzi’s Coffee New York, NY
4/01/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
4/05/08
Espresso Joe’s Keyport, NJ
4/06/08
The Judge’s Bench Ellicott City, MD
4/08/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
4/15/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
4/29/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
5/06/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
5/13/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
5/17/08
Bobstock Williamstown, NJ
5/20/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
5/27/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
5/28/08
*The Cabaret Stage* at Art-O-Matic Washington, DC
5/30/08
The Twisted Tree Café Asbury Park, NJ
6/03/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
6/06/08
Read Street Books Baltimore, MD
6/07/08
The Open Door Cafe Bel Air, MD
6/10/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
6/11/08
R2 (Rapture) **o/f The Will Thomas Band** Charlottesville, VA
6/12/08
Rivals **o/f The Will Thomas Band** Charlottesville, VA
6/14/08
The College Perk College Park, MD
6/17/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
6/24/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
7/01/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
7/08/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
7/11/08
Jitters Coffee House Southington, CT
7/12/08
Espresso Joe's *Jam Fest* Keyport, NJ
7/15/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
7/17/08
Neena's Brick Oven Pizza Sewell, NJ
7/18/08
Uptown Coffee Cafe Victoria, VA
7/22/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
7/25/08
Open Door Cafe Bel Air, MD
7/29/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
8/05/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
8/12/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
8/16/08
Twisted Tree Cafe Asbury Park, NJ
8/19/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
8/26/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
9/02/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
9/05/08
Conor Byrne Seattle, WA
9/06/08
Bulls Eye Coffee Company West Linn, OR
9/09/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
9/13/08
Jam On the Lake *FLVA Fundraiser* Williamstown, NJ
9/16/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
9/23/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
9/30/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
10/07/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
10/11/08
The Twisted Tree Cafe Asbury Park, NJ
10/14/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
10/18/08
Mad City Coffee House Columbia, MD
10/21/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
10/24/08
Uptown Coffee Cafe Victoria, VA
10/25/08
Read Street Books Baltimore, MD
10/28/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
11/01/01
BaRock The Early Vote @ Brownies Tavern Ft. Lauderdale, FL
11/02/08
BaRock The Early Vote @ Brownies Tavern Ft. Lauderdale, FL
11/04/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
11/08/08
Espresso Joe's Keyport, NJ
11/11/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
11/14/08
Flavour Cafe Troy, NY
11/18/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
11/25/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
12/02/08
Wicked Willies New York, NY
12/09/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
12/16/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
12/23/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
12/30/08
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA Dupont Circle; Washington, DC
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THE 2007 NONPROPHET TOUR:
1/22/07
Arthur's Market and World Village Cafe Schenectady, NY
2/06/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
2/13/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
2/16/07
The Coffee Club Media, PA
2/20/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
2/24/07
Flavour Cafe Troy, NY
2/27/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
3/06/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
3/07/07
Brooklyn Coffee and Tea House Providence, RI
3/10/07
Georgetown Prep School, Figge Theatre Benefit Rockville, MD
3/13/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
3/20/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
4/10/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
4/14/07
Common Grounds, Eastern Mennonite University Harrisonburg, VA
4/17/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
4/18/07
Shadow Lounge Pittsburgh, PA
4/20/07
Eclectic Etceteras Coffee House Edinboro, PA
4/24/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
4/26/07
Mocha Maya's Coffee House Shelburne Falls, MA
4/27/07
Espresso Joe's Keyport, NJ
5/01/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
5/08/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
5/09/07
Artomatic Crystal City, VA
5/11/07
Jitters Coffee House Southington, CT
5/15/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
5/15/07
Artomatic Crystal City, VA
5/16/07
The Grog and Tankard Washington, DC
5/18/07
Treehouse Coffee Shop Collingswood, NJ
5/19/07
Bobstock Williamstown, NJ
5/22/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
5/26/07
The Perch Cafe Brooklyn, NY
6/04/07
Brewers Alley Frederick, MD
6/06/07
The Bitter End New York, NY
6/10/07
The Coffee Planet Ballston Spa, NY
6/12/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
6/15/07
Teavolve Baltimore, MD
6/19/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
6/20/07
Emergenza Acoustic Hero Vienna, VA
6/22/07
Moon and River Cafe Schnectady, NY
6/26/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
6/29/07
Brooklyn Coffee & Tea House Providence, RI
7/03/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
7/06/07
Original Sessions Art House New York, NY
7/09/07
Brewers Alley Frederick, MD
7/10/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
7/14/07
Acoustic Night on the Lake Williamstown, NJ
7/17/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
7/24/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
7/31/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
8/04/07
Milkboy Coffee Acoustic Cafe Bryn Mawr, PA
8/07/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
8/13/07
Brewers Alley Frederick, MD
8/14/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
8/16/07
Green Planet Java Co. Point Pleasant Beach, NJ
8/18/07
Espresso Joe's Keyport, NJ
8/21/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
8/23/07
Flavour Cafe Troy, NY
8/25/07
Red Rocks Centreville, VA
8/28/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
9/04/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
9/07/07
Jitters Coffee House Southington, CT
9/11/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
9/15/07
Jam on the Lake Williamstown, NJ
9/18/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
9/21/07-10/13/07
LANDLESS THEATRE COMPANY
BATBOY! THE MUSICAL
9/25/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
10/11/07
The Vixen at The Pilgrim House Provincetown, MA
10/16/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
10/22/07
Brewers Alley Frederick, MD
10/23/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
10/26/07
Victoria Station Cafe Putnam, CT
10/27/07
Burlap and Bean Newtown Square, PA
10/30/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
11/06/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
11/06/07
Austin Grill Rockville, MD
11/12/07
The Mad Hatter Farmville, VA
11/13/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
11/17/07
Flavour Cafe Troy, NY
11/20/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
11/27/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
12/01/07
*Music Matters Showcase* @Caribou Coffee Olney, MD
12/04/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
12/08/07
*Music Matters Showcase* @The College Perk College Park, MD
12/11/07
Potbelly Sandwich Works Arlington, VA
12/15/07
The Twisted Tree Cafe Asbury Park, NJ
12/19/07
The Red and the Black Washington, DC
====>'ATLAS' AND 'NONPROPHET' NOW AVAILABLE ON ITUNES!!<====
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Hello beautiful people! I'm glad you stopped by...
My name's Talia. I am a singer and a songwriter. I play guitar. I'll play ya a little piano too, if you sweet-talk me good!
I'm also an actress. In 2007, I played Shelley Parker in Landless Theatre Company's production of 'BATBOY! THE MUSICAL'. It was 7 weeks of pure joy!! Do check them out because they are a cool group: Landless Theatre Company or just look in my top friends.
I released my very first EP, 'Nonprophet', on January 22nd, 2007
I currently average about 100 live dates per year
I *LOVE LOVE LOVE* my job!!! touring and being on the road, meeting new people, seeing new places, and sharing the music makes Talia a ridiculously happy girl!!!
The indie music community had some real nice things to say about Nonprophet! I've got links to all the reviews here for your reading pleasure.
Give a listen..maybe you'll like it too!
My favorite "lazy downtime" activities include people watching at Cosi (and eating free bread...mmm...), and baking! I love to send homemade cookies to people who are nice to me, so watch out! ;)
Despite my love of Cosi bread, I rarely write in coffee shops. My most productive song-writing occurs in fast food restaurants and mall food courts.
Every song that I write is personal, even if it's not about me.
I am a Native of Washington, DC and am very proud to be a part of the exciting and vibrant art scene in my hometown! It's a big misconception that everyone in DC wears suits and works for the Federal Government. If you're not sure what I mean, come visit!!!
I am positively giddy by the notion that people are affected by my music--even in the tiniest of ways. I'm serious. I've played empty rooms to just the bartender. I know what it feels like to wonder if anyone is out there and can hear me. If you bought my songs, attended a show, stayed for a minute to listen even though your latte was ready, turned up the radio when my song came on, friended me on this page, or took a minute to give me feedback, a pep talk, or just a piece of your mind: THANK YOU!!!! Nothing is possible without your support. I'm so glad to know that you're out there and that you can hear me!!!
If you message me, I will write you back. 100% guarantee FOREVER. You are showing me love. You are a top priority. I love getting mail. period. even if i get famous someday, or just really, really self-important ;) I mean, what do big rockstars have to do all day besides sit on their butts getting their hair done or trash hotel rooms?
I have the greatest friends. period. I am insanely lucky.
I am 5 feet, 0 inches. I will most likely make you feel tall. You're welcome.
IOWA
KMSC2 (Sioux City, IA)
KRNL (Mount Vernon, IA)
KZOW (Forest City, IA)
KALA (Davenport, IA)
KDIC (Grinnel, IA)
KLCR (Dubuque, IA)
KUNI (Cedar Falls, IA)
IDAHO
KRFP (Moscow, ID)
KBSU (Boise, ID)
ILLINOIS
WLTL (La Grange, IL)
WRDP (Chicago, IL)
WUIC (Chicago, IL)
KDNK (Carbondale, IL)
WVKC (Galesburg, IL)
CLC (Grayslake, IL)
WIIT (Chicago, IL)
WRSE (Elmhurst, IL)
Gator Broadcasting
Eclectic Mix Podcast
WCVF-FM SUNY Fredonia (General Eclectic)
Buckeye Drivetime Podcast; Dublin, OH
89.5 FM Bridgeport, CT (Amazon Radio)
Acousticpie.com
Voodooquotashow.co.uk
WMRA FM Harrisonburg VA (Acoustic Cafe)
Rubyfruitradio.com
BBSradio.com
Gonefishingforblueskies.com (Japan)
Harris Radio NYC
Radio Crystal Blue NYC
WVOF 88.5 FM Fairfield CT (The Upper Room With Joe Kelly)
Moozikooradio.com Nashville, TN
Olivesbrain.gotdns.com Nauwigewauk Canada
WPMD Cerritos College Santa Monica CA (Tee-M's Unsigned Music Show)
Netteradio.com Los Angeles, CA
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Check out this review of 'Nonprophet' on The Muse's Muse!
In the five songs on Nonprophet, Talia Segal delivers stirring, soulful folk rock. She sings her poetic yet direct lyrics with a voice that is a soaring marvel. Her backing band is crisp and potent, and two instrumentalists in particular stand out: cellist Nioka Workman and Hammond organist Zach Abramson provide big, bold washes of tension and release.
The EP's simple, pretty acoustic guitar-and-vocal intro flows into the dramatic “Been There,” a percussive number that builds and takes off on the strength of Talia’s emotive voice. The following “Boy Wonder” is even more rocking, with another thrilling vocal turn, particularly in the chorus.
The bouncy-yet-wistful “Pretty Little Lies” is better than most folk rock radio hits. Talia has a gift for writing brilliant choruses, and this one is her best on the EP. The disc’s smoky ballad, “You Told Me So,” is vulnerable, yearning, and wise.
The last cut, “Anna Joy,” is one of the most delightfully peppy songs I’ve heard in a while, a giddy anthem for those who have had to pretend to be someone they are not in order to fit in. (And isn’t that most of us? So check out this tune – it will buoy your spirit.)
This fine EP is a wake-up call – it shows that Talia Segal is forging her own identity and exploring different musical vibes at the same time.
Check out this review of 'Nonprophet' on Smother.net (Editor's Pick)
"Anti-folk pop with slightly mysterious lyrics that are dark and inviting is what separates Talia Segal from the countless scores of other female singer/songwriters. Her music allows her to whet her creative appetite for song arrangements. Empowering lyrics that wear a heart on the sleeve and a brainy point about it are also complementary additions to “Nonprophet”. Talia Segal boasts daring vocals that are powerful and sublime all at once speak of a Harlem girl who embraces the city as much as its cold wretched underbelly pushes her away. Pick it up!"
Check out this review of 'Nonprophet' on Rambles.NET
"Talia Segal's debut EP -- five songs, 15 minutes -- is designed to showcase her talent. Her voice is willowy but strong, with husky overtones, flexible enough to caress a ballad or rock out on an uptempo song.
Her lyrics have a degree of depth to them, and her music is a blend of folk and pop that soars above the ordinary. Yet the best song on the album, "Anna Joy," harkens back to the 1980s, its attitude and arrangement reminding me of Julie Brown's "'Cause I'm a Blonde." It's classic songwriting, brilliantly dressed up in a satirical bubble-gum package that can't help but to bring a smile to your face.
If you hear this EP, you'll be craving a full-length album."
Check out this review of 'Nonprophet' in SKOPE MAGAZINE
On Newstands November/December 2007< By: Bear Frazier
"Most people categorize young ladies with acoustic guitars as folk artists, but for those unknown songwriters, it's tougher to generate a solid following. To build up their reputations, they perform halfway decent Lilith Fair concerts on dirty city blocks for free and occasionally, a generous businessman will throw a quarter into their case. Talia Segal takes a more extravagant approach, however. Instead of fingering the frets of her guitar in the freezing cold, she finds warmth in the coffee shops of Washington DC. On her EP debut 'Nonprophet', the cute brunette has the nation gripping their java.
Segal isn't the stereotypical acoustic artist who talks about saving the earth, but rather a lively angel who sings about love with pop-friendly, folk-infused melodies serving as a backdrop. Though her style could reflect that of Michelle Branch, Segal supplies just enough spunkiness to differentiate herself. She shares experiences from sour relationships on 'Been There' and 'Pretty Little Lies', but matures on 'Boy Wonder', as she sees through the mind of a player. Though 'You Told Me So' is more of a confessional, she is more positive on the sappy 'Anna Joy'.
Segal's music is smooth like the foam of a latte, but the song themes she touches on have been explored half a million times by other female vocalists. In her defense, she shows an immense amount of creativity while embarking on the aforementioned subject matters. Although 'Nonprophet' is only an EP, Segal makes the most out of her musicianship with this sweet little sample."
NAMED EDITOR'S PICK BY SMOTHER MAGAZINE
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NAMED ALBUM OF THE WEEK BY JOHN SHELTON IVANY TOP 21
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Named:
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Best Production 4 times
Best Melody 2 times
Most Rocking Track 2 times
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Number 1 'All-Time Most Rocking Track-Folk Rock'
Number 1 All-Time Best Production-Folk Rock
Number 14 'All-Time Best Drums-Folk Rock
Number 24 'All-Time Best Female Vocals'-Folk Rock
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alright, so people always say happy hump day for Wednesdays. I think its just as strange to say happy Uphill on Tuesdays, or happy Downhill on Thursdays, but i've never ever seen or heard anyone wish that. -Brandon
Awww, Talia, nervous is the new cute. : ) I do know what you mean though. Some of your fellow performers are also some of my favorite people to hang out with. I tried to give everybody their space that night though, 'cause I knew everybody was trying to concentrate on what they needed to get done up on stage. I think one song is particularly difficult, because it magnifies everything. If you're going to be playing all night, there's room for a mistake or two. It even adds to the banter. When it's just one song, a lot of people are judging you by that one 3-minute slice of time.
Anyway, I hope you've had time since then to enjoy the fact that you did it and did it so well!
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