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Grand and Green River - Australian Album Launch Book Now - Click HERE
GRAND AND GREEN RIVER
"An amazing debut"
Friday 20th June - Launceston Country Club - Launceston, TAS For sales information please contact – sales@interia-music.com
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Lior Tour July Thursday 10th July - Ruby's Lounge - 1648 Burwood Highway, Belgrave
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CRAZY LOVE nominated for BEST COUNTRY ALBUM 2008 “Whoda known all those years ago that the girl from gore would find herself here, a seriously credible songwriter with the soul of a poet.” Chis Chilton, Southland Times, NZ
Check out some of Jackie's glowing reviews; The Press, New Zealand Southland Times Wairarapa Times-Age The Canberra Times Records |
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April 2008
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KARA GRAINGER JEFF LANG GRAND & GREEN RIVER
After nearly 2 years in the United States, KARA GRAINGER is returning to Australia to release her debut album Grand And Green River (Craving/Inertia) on May 24th. The album, which was recorded in Los Angeles with producer David Kalish (Rickie Lee Jones, Ben Harper) and Barrie Maguire (Amos Lee) at the helm, showcases a stunning line up of some of America’s most celebrated musicians - blues/jazz guitarist Eric Johnson, Reggie McBride (Stevie Wonder, John Lee Hooker), Jeff Young (Jackson Browne, Sting) Richie Hayward (Little Feat), Arnold McCuller (James Taylor), and Grammy Award winning pianist Joel Guzman (Los Lobos). The album includes a duet with Blue Note artist Amos Lee with whom she toured nationally in 2007. In support of the release of her album Kara is pleased to announce her tour as support to blues\folk guitarist singer Jeff Lang on on his forthcoming national tour which commences on May 8th plus Kara will be headlining her own show to be announced shortly. Kara received Honourable Mention in the ISC International Songwriting Competition for her song "On My Way", , recorded as a duet with Amos Lee on Grand and Green River. Not her first time for such recognition, she received Honourable Mention in the Billboard International Songwriting Competition in 2005 for her song "Secret Soul". The dates for the tour are below, book now! TOURING NATIONALLY WITH JEFF LANG Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th May - The Toff in Town - Melbourne, VIC For sales information please contact – sales@interia-music.com |
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2007 WINNERS ANNOUNCED ABBY DOBSON wins SECOND PLACE The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is pleased to announce its 2007 winners. Renowned for its prestigious celebrity judges, ISC received over 15,000 songs from amateur and professional songwriters from 100 countries worldwide, confirming ISC's status as the leading global songwriting event.
Craving artists Jackie Bristow and Kara Grainger were also finalists in the AAA category. To see the complete list of ISC winners please go to www.songwritingcompetition.com/winners.htm |
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Jackie Bristow secures US label deal & returns to Oz to open for JIMMY WEBB & headline show at The Basement
Jackie is proud to be opening the night at The Enmore Theatre next Wednesday for two legendary songwriters Jimmy Webb and Paul Williams. For bookings please visit this link. Jimmy Webb notable songs include MacArthur Park, By the Time I Get to Phoenix, Galveston, Wichita Lineman, Didn’t We, The Moon’s a Harsh Mistress., Up Up and Away, All I Know, The Highway Man, Where’s the Playground Susie. JIMMY WEBB & PAUL WILLIAMS: A Life of Song
JACKIE BRISTOW with Edoardo Santoni
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OPENING FOR JOE JACKSON IN MAY Singer/songwriter Abby Dobson has been confirmed as the support act for legendary English artist Joe Jackson on his forthcoming Australian Tour in May. Joe Jackson, who released the smash hits “Is She Really Going Out With Him”, “Steppin’ Out”, “Happy Ending” & “Breaking Us In Two”, is touring in support of his new album Rain. “The music of Joe Jackson used to seep under the door of my older brothers’ bedrooms when I was growing up” Abby said. “Listening to his songs now, takes me back to a time of lime green bean bags and chalk drawings of captain good vibes on our blackboard in the playroom.” Abby Dobson is currently on tour with ARIA Nominee LIOR as well as playing her own headline shows. The full run of dates are as follows – ONLY LOVE TOUR Fri 4 April - Norwood Town Hall, Adelaide, SA (supporting Lior) JOE JACKSON TOUR
“It’s Only Love” remixed by Josh Abrahams is on iTunes now! For further information please check out FOR ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT |
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August 2007
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June 2007
AUSTRALIA NEWS
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“She instantly blankets you with her vibe and gracefully leads you through her thoughtful songs. … Well-textured and intimate, [her] CD had an emotional effect from the first listen. …” — Austin Daze She has a “penchant for sweet melodies and hypnotic tones. She counts Patty Griffin and Crowded House as favorites, and her style incorporates a bit of both … Bristow’s low soprano is seductive and soulful; she never presses or wails, but instead lets her voice deliver her probing, slice-of-life songs in laced silk.” — Nashville Scene “… her voice [is] angelic yet strong and full of soul … [and her songs] glisten with heartfelt emotion …” — Austin American-Statesman |
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CRAVING RECORDS INSTORE MUSIC As of April 17th 2007, the forthcoming albums on Craving Records will be aired into every Starbucks Coffee store Australia-wide, numbering approx 96 stores. Also, songs from Kara's album have also been included on a highlighted program called "Contemporary Grind" which airs into over 7000 Starbucks stores across the USA. This took place through meeting Leroy Henry VP, Creative Services and Jeff Heiman VP, Licensing & Label Relations of instore music provider Play Network based in Seattle at SXSW during our showcase at Antone's. Play Network provide instore music for a variety of international chains around the world including Starbucks, Eddie Bauer, Levis, MAC Cosmetics, Fossil, Chili's, Chico’s, Hot Topic, Bally Fitness, Krispy Kreme, Amtrak, The W Hotels and over 25,000 other stores. Play Network have invited Craving Records to be part of their family of labels from which they source music for these stores. |
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may 2007
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CRAVING RECORDS INSTORE MUSIC As of April 17th 2007, the forthcoming albums on Craving Records will be aired into every Starbucks Coffee store Australia-wide, numbering approx 96 stores. Also, songs from Kara's album have also been included on a highlighted program called "Contemporary Grind" which airs into over 3000 Starbucks stores across the USA. This took place through meeting Leroy Henry VP, Creative Services and Jeff Heiman VP, Licensing & Label Relations of instore music provider Play Network based in Seattle at SXSW during our showcase at Antone's. This has resulted in artists Jackie Bristow, Kara Grainger and Director of Craving Records, Lara Goodridge flying to Seattle to showcase for Play Network this coming May 22nd. Play Network, with the use of state of the art technology, provide instore music for a variety of international chains around the world including Starbucks, Eddie Bauer, Levis, MAC Cosmetics, Fossil, Chili's, Chico’s, Hot Topic, Bally Fitness, Krispy Kreme, Amtrak, The W Hotels and over 25,000 other stores. Play Network have invited Craving Records to be part of their family of labels from which they source music for these stores. |
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April 2007
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Don’t miss “the new soul-folk sensation” Amos Lee while he is in Australia! Signed to the prestigious Blue Note label, he is touring to showcase his second album Supply & Demand. Opening the shows is Craving Records’ blues-folk songstress Kara Grainger, whose popularity is growing rapidly in the US and at home. Kara recorded a soulful duet called "On My Way" with Amos on her forthcoming album Grand and Green River. Touring this month through Australia, see here for all dates: http://www.chuggentertainment.com/tours/AmosLee/ “The new soul-folk sensation sweeping NPR stations across the country is actually worth the hype.” “He's got a sly, easygoing voice, and when he slides into falsetto there's a touch of Princely flutter, as well as Jeff Buckley's raw, unedited emotion.” “Amos Lee (played) a graceful, laid-back set …a beautifully crafted slice of coffeehouse soul…His singing, as ever, was a gorgeous blend of sweet and seasoned.” The Boston Globe- live review |
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march 07
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Saturday March 17th AUSTIN, Texas - Antone's (213 W. Fifth St., Austin, TX)
Two independent record labels from opposite sides of the globe — Craving Records of New South Wales, Australia, and Desert Highway Records in Los Angeles — will join forces during South By Southwest 2007 to host a party to spotlight artists on their rosters that embody the spirit and diversity of music around the world.
All enquries to McGuckin Entertainment PR, 512.478.0578 |
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