Transit of Venus began as a recording project in a quiet corner of Kristie Addisons bedroom. As time progressed more and more people were called on for musical contributions, Mike Johns, Tory Staples, David Edtmaier, Robin Liu, Chris Chunks, Mark Towel, Harry Champion, The JDC, and eventually the bed was
removed from the bedroom as it became a ‘home studio’ and further recording sessions moved into The Manor and finally Miscreant Recordings. An EP was
created… A live band formed! Keep your ear to the ground for more news on both of these.
Transit of Venus links...
For bookings/inquiries email management at info@transitofvenusproject.com
Transit of Venus Live Band...
Kristie Addison - Vox and Gat
Tory Staples - Drums
Mike Johns - Gat
Ralph Warren Engle - Keys
Tim Lomas - Bass
Bitter Sweet Love is the debut EP from Transit of Venus, released May 14th 2009. It features 5 diverse songs that cover elements of heavy rock, synth-pop, disco and deal with the darker facets of love. The video for the first single Meatmarket is in production due for release at the same time as the EP.
Transit of Venus is the recording project of Kristie Addison. Kristie spent the last few years as the front-woman and songwriter for Amperzahn while writing for Transit of Venus as a secret-side-project and adventure in home recording. In 2008 Kristie shifted her focus to Transit of Venus and began recording an album worth of material. Tired of working alone, she called on an eclectic range of musician friends to get involved, including Tory Staples (Jonny Love, Chris Reed, ex Battle Circus), Mike Johns (ex Revolution Brother), Robin Liu ad Chris Chunk (Infinite Flying Kick), Dave Edtmaier (Miscreant), Harry Champion (The Exiles, Josh Lees) and James Dudley (Plum Green band). The Bitter Sweet Love EP release is a collection of songs from these sessions. It was recorded in Kristies bedroom and The Manor Studios, with additional tracking at Miscreant Recordings where it was mixed and mastered. 2009 saw the formation of a fantastic live band and a deal with Black Doris Music.
Future plans include a North Island tour with the Transit of Venus live band in July this year. A full length album is also definitely on the cards.
awesome show last night, had to gap it towards the end unfortunately, but was great to see the material live.. the new songs are brilliant we should record them sometime ;-) all the best -Dave
Thanks heaps for the add and for supporting Kiwi Music! We've just released our single "Now" on our Myspace. Check it out and let us know what you think.
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