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Valerie Orth
Rock / Indie / Folk

Red Devil Lounge, FRI, JUL 24!!!



SAN FRANCISCO, California
United States

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Last Login:  7/10/2009
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Member Since9/24/2005
Band Websitewww.cdbaby.com/vorth
Band MembersVALERIE ORTH, vocals, guitar
ABIGAIL PICACHE, drums and backing vocals
VERONIKA SAFAROVA, bass and backing vocals
ERYN POLA, keys

Past Members and Guest Musicians include:
JILLIAN YU, keyboard, backing vocals
STEPHEN GOODWIN (of Vicious Rumors), bass
BOB SANDERS (of LoCura), bass
MELI RIVERA (of Earthen), vocals, guitar
NATHAN BLAZ (of Geographer), cello
BERGEN MOORE (of ZONK), harmonica
IAN BJORNSTAD (of John Vanderslice), wurlitzer
CASSANDRA HINLICKY, cello (east coast)
KATHY COMPERATORE, backing vocals (east coast)
ANNEMARIE ORTH, backing vocals (east coast)

Influencestracy chapman, bjork, zap mama, feist, billie holiday, ani difranco, radiohead, massive attack, lori mckenna, pamela means, kris delmhorst, india arie, ojos de brujo, the be good tanyas, erykah badu, prince, angie stone, carmen mcrae, bill withers, les nubians, locura!, si se, red hot chili peppers, manu chao, beck, fiona apple, chambao, loquat, blue mire, z.o.n.k., kris delmhorst, white stripes, tori amos, all those awesome women making their way thru the music industry, fulfilling their passion, and sifting thru all that bullshit.....

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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 24 2009 8:30P
Red Devil Lounge San Francisco, California
Aug 22 2009 9:00P
CAFE DU NORD with Rachel Efron San Francisco, California

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JOIN THE VLO STREET TEAM!!  (view more)

OREGON TOUR: APRIL 30-MAY 3, 2009  (view more)

GREAT AMERICAN MUSIC HALL ON MARCH 5!! (press release)  (view more)

PETITION FOR SECRETARY OF THE ARTS - please sign!!  (view more)

The Band’s EP! (4-song album)  (view more)

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   About Valerie Orth
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Valerie Orth: Lead Vocals and Guitar


Abigail Picache: Drums and Backing Vocals


Veronika Safarova: Bass and Backing Vocals


Eryn Pola: Keys


Described as "soulful, genuine, and edgy" by the San Francisco Bay Guardian, and an "indie folk powerhouse" by The Source Weekly, Valerie Orth is a fearless and genre-bending songwriter, who makes the personal political. Valerie's "songs and vocalizations are unpredictable and highly original - just when you think she's going to settle into a familiar groove, off she flies into the stratosphere with phrasings you never saw coming,” writes The Jefferson Agrarian.

Abigail Picache on drums, Veronika Safarova on bass, and Eryn Pola on keys complete Valerie’s dynamic all-female band. Abigail's and Veronika's enchanting and sometimes haunting harmonies add immensely to the band's constantly-evolving sound. Every song boasts its own unique twist of folk, soul, funk, heavy rock, or even a little trip-hop, and all ooze raw emotion.

With a soft tornado of passion, Valerie constantly works to tie in music with her long-time activism as a human rights organizer. Also having been called "neo-Ani," Valerie's lyrics hit hard personally and politically. Not unlike some of her influences, such as Tracy Chapman, Valerie's roots are well planted in a fight for social and economic justice. With a captivating voice and stage presence, she delivers a message of unity, love and hope that people need to hear. A grassroots organizer for seven years, Valerie co-founded WomenROCK (www.myspace.com/womenrockmusic) in 2005, empowering women rockers in the Bay Area while producing concerts to raise funds for local non-profits.

Independently, Valerie released her debut solo album, "This At Last" in 2007. With this album, she came onto the scene strong as a songwriter not afraid to speak out against political injustices. Yet, Valerie still takes the listener on a more personal journey through the depths and heights of relationships and love. In 2008, the Valerie Orth Band released their first EP, which has already caught the attention of some radio stations. Valerie is currently working on her second full length album with producer Jon Evans. While steadily building a loyal fan-base in cities across the country, Valerie is constantly working to write great songs that empower and inspire.

PAST SHOWS:
FESTIVALS - Harmony Festival (2009), Oregon Country Fair (2007, 2008), Invasion of GoGirls at SXSW (2009), Moon Mountain Music Festival (2008), River Ranch Music Festival, Mission Creek Music Festival, Green Festival, Dolores Park Movie Night
SAN FRANCISCO HEADLINER - Great American Music Hall, Slim's, Bottom of the Hill, Cafe Du Nord, 12 Galaxies, Red Devil Lounge, Amnesia, the Make Out Room, Dolores Park Cafe, El Rio, Hotel Utah, Rockit Room, Edinburgh Castle, and many more.
NATIONAL TOURING - Philadelphia (Tin Angel, Grape Street Philadelphia, World Cafe Live), New York (The Bitter End, Caffe Vivaldi), Boston MA, Northampton MA, Ithaca NY, Seattle, Portland OR (Ash St Saloon), Bend, Shasta City CA, Portland ME, New Hope PA, Albany NY, Washington DC, Virginia, Minneapolis, and many more during roughly 9 solo and band tours.

JOIN THE VLO STREET TEAM!!
If you'd like to help get Valerie Orth Band's music out there, and can pass around our mailing list or sell merch during any of our concerts, or help promote any of our concerts by distributing flyers or online marketing, please contact valerie@valerieorth.com - you will get free entry for that concert!

NOW ON FACEBOOK! Become a virtual fan at www.facebook.com/ValerieOrthBand


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Valerie Orth's Friends Comments
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Jun 1 2009 5:16 PM

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Melissa Rapp





May 26 2009 9:21 PM


Free Melissa Rapp Music from trueAnthem!
John Sarantos





May 13 2009 10:15 PM

Hello, thank you for adding me to your circle of friends. I like the way you intertwine your vocals on your song samples. -John
WalmWrath





May 7 2009 5:33 PM

anytime!!! it was a stellar show...
Rob Seals





May 7 2009 2:50 AM

Go VLo! You sound fantastic as always. I hope the tour goes well.

And continued positive energy for the studio project--I can't wait to hear how our song turns out. LA awaits the VLo Band Experience.... You rawk.
The Clarences ™





Apr 27 2009 4:55 PM

The Clarences love & support Valerie!!!!
Los Cenzontles (The Mockingbirds)





Apr 21 2009 3:59 AM

ZIVA





Apr 15 2009 4:41 PM

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Melissa Rapp





Apr 10 2009 6:48 PM

HEY Vlo! Was great seeing and gigging with you in Austin. I thought we rocked the Carousel. dEfinitely! :)

Anyway, check out this new way I'm getting my music out there--a trueAnthem widget. You should get one too!

much love, meliss


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ZIVA





Apr 8 2009 6:48 AM

You're not too shabby yourself, babe! ;-)
LA COLECTIVA





Apr 2 2009 8:58 PM

SALUDOS VALERIE, WE MET AT THE ELBO ROOM CON LOCURA. MUCHOS SALUDOS AND HOPE TO SEE YOU GUYS SOON.
PEACE
noche de BOMBA y PLENA w/ Las Bomberas de la Bahia en vivo!!!!
The Synthetics





Mar 31 2009 10:41 PM

Thanks for the ad.
The Synthetics
Penny Framstad Pop Academy





Apr 1 2009 2:08 AM

Hi Valerie, just stopping to listen to your music.. really great songs and you sound amazing! Let's get together next time you're in LA okay?xoxoxoxo
Tom





Mar 25 2009 6:25 AM

Thanks for the add!

I've been listenin' to the solo CD I bought from y'all at Mozart's the other night - good stuff, hope y'all come back to Austin real soon!
♥ ♀ ♀ Her Babydoll ♀ ♀ ♥





Mar 28 2009 3:41 AM

Thank you for playing SXSW in Austin TX. You 3 Ladies Rock!! Hopefully you will make it back out here soon.
GoGirlsMusic.com ... cuz chicks rock!





Mar 18 2009 8:13 PM

Hey ladies, we'll see you in a few days at...



Join us for our 9th annual "Invasion of the GoGirls" taking place in Austin, TX during SXSW weekend March 20-21. We'll be rockin' it at Trophys Bar located at 2008 S. Congress.
Great live music both nights with God-des & She plus Adrian and the Sickness headlining! More at www. gogirlsmusic. com/sxsw
SoundSafe





Mar 10 2009 2:33 AM

Hi valerie orth! SoundSafe loves you! Please make a local music profile
page for yourself on soundsafe. org
SoundSafe is a 501c3 non-profit working to preserve, strengthen,
promote, and unite the Bay Area music community.

Upload songs to our radio station, promote your shows, network, and
take advantage of our educational resources for the music business.

http://soundsafe. org/profiles/new
See you there and
Long Live Bay Area Music!
Todd Tate





Mar 6 2009 11:40 PM

Cool grooves, vocal back-up, two hand bass!, strong front vocal presence.
Wow great set @ GAMH!
Womens Music Hall of Fame





Feb 27 2009 6:51 PM

We will definitely keep you updated.
Molly Riddle





Mar 2 2009 7:03 PM

Hi Valerie! That's exciting, I'll definitely try and make it!
jiamie pyles





Feb 12 2009 4:26 PM

Hi Valerie! hey i'm going to be in san fran in a month maybe even playing a couple of relaxed shows.. it would be fun to see you. hope all is well with you.
Evangeline Cafe





Feb 11 2009 11:37 PM

Hey Beth, Nice talking w/ you! Looking forward to March 21st
Meli





Feb 8 2009 10:30 PM

I love you & miss you Goddesses!
Much success at the Great American Music Hall show!!
Los Cenzontles (The Mockingbirds)





Feb 6 2009 2:47 AM

¡Que vivan las solteras!
A shout-out to the single ladies!
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Feb 2 2009 9:04 PM

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