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2010

KARA has just finished a number of shows with Grammy Award-winning blues guitarist Jonny Lang including The House of Blues, West Hollywood and more. She's been guest guitarist and vocalist as well as supporting, garnering a strong response and getting some great exposure including playing at Portland Waterfront Blues Festival, largest blues festival on the West Coast and the second largest blues festival in the nation.

And to top it all off, she will be opening for Buddy Guy August 18th, 2010 at the Rogue Theatre in Oregon.

STEP BACK INTO PARIS with Abby Dobson when she joins up with Lara Goodridge and an all-star band with Marcello Maio, Matt Ottignon, Julian Curwin and Mark Harris as Baby et Lulu.

Baby et Lulu perform songs from Edit Piaf, Serge Gainsbourg, Charles Aznavour, Charles Trenet, Brigitte Bardot, Françoise Hardy, France Gall, Camille, and more...

Thurs 4th November - Lizottes Central Coast
Lot 3, Avoca Drive, Kincumber
Tickets $31
For bookings click here

Fri 5th November - The Vanguard
42 King St, Newtown
Tickets $25, or dinner + show $54
For bookings click here

Sat 6th November - Lizottes Newcastle
31 Morehead St, Lambton, Newcastle
Tickets $31, or dinner + show $71
For bookings click here

"It’s a big call, but Katerine Gierak, frontwoman of French rockers Mademoiselle K, could just be the Karen O of France... " Time Out

“The French breakout story of 2009 is Mademoiselle K… Think Karen O meets early ‘80s Chrissy Hynde”

“explosive and immediate… a surprisingly boisterous and compelling listen.”

“Maman XY (‘Mum XY’) is a tender and affecting track, not dissimilar to early Yeah Yeah Yeahs and lead single Grave (‘Serious’) is proudly radio-ready with its infectious and bass driven beat.” Beat Magazine 08/09

"...Ten seconds into the single I realise they’re right. They are France’s coolest rock band.” Drum Perth 07/09

"Katerine Gierak’s snarling Gallic purr having the desired effect even before you hear the translation. Tu descends, indeed." Drum Media 07/09

"It’s a big call, but Katerine Gierak, frontwoman of French rockers Mademoiselle K, could just be the Karen O of France... they’re both charismatic performers with vocal deliveries that range from quiet and pensive to wild and sexy to angry and passionate..." Time Off Magazine 07/09

“There is nothing sexier than a breathy, husky voice put to some awesome hooks and cool punky beats… Jamais La Paix is a must have. An intense pleasure to listen to.” Forte 08/09

www.mademoisellek.fr

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INSTORES NOW!
(CRAVING/INERTIA)

HORSES SINGLE + BONUS TRACK ON iTUNES NOW!!

“Truly, Abby Dobson has one of the most magical voices in music today, and nowhere is that better illustrated than throughout the powerhouse final moments of Horses (canny Idol wannabes would be wise to consider the song for potential “touchdown” moments in 09’) It’s a lovely song – equal parts warm and bittersweet – and, if there’s any sense in this world, may listeners (and buyers) flock to its siren song in droves” - Single of the Week, INPRESS

Check out Abby's HOT new video clip on the watch page directed by Bart Borghesi who has previously impressed with clips for The Living End and Eskimo Joe.

July 2009


	RECENT PRESS “The French breakout story of 2009 is Mademoiselle K… Think Karen O meets early ‘80s Chrissy Hynde” “explosive and immediate… a surprisingly boisterous and compelling listen.” “Maman XY (‘Mum XY’) is a tender and affecting track, not dissimilar to early Yeah Yeah Yeahs and lead single Grave (‘Serious’) is proudly radio-ready with its infectious and bass driven beat.” Beat Magazine 08/09 "...Ten seconds into the single I realise they’re right. They are France’s coolest rock band.” Drum Perth 07/09 "Katerine Gierak’s snarling Gallic purr having the desired effect even before you hear the translation. Tu descends, indeed." Drum Media 07/09 "It’s a big call, but Katerine Gierak, frontwoman of French rockers Mademoiselle K, could just be the Karen O of France... they’re both charismatic performers with vocal deliveries that range from quiet and pensive to wild and sexy to angry and passionate..." Time Off Magazine 07/09 “There is nothing sexier than a breathy, husky voice put to some awesome hooks and cool punky beats… Jamais La Paix is a must have. An intense pleasure to listen to.” Forte 08/09 FACTS • Mademoiselle K is Katerine Gierak, author of their first gold-selling album Ça Me Vexe and her band, Pierre-Antoine Combard (guitarist), Pierre-Louis Basset (bassiste) and David Boutherre (drummer) with whom she wrote the current album Jamais La Paix • The band has sold over 150,000 albums in France, Switzerland, Belgium and Canada and performed tirelessly throughout Europe over the past four years at major festivals and venues • Nominated for Pop/Rock Album of The Year in France 2009 • The album was produced by the Scotsman, Ken Allardyce (Green Day, Weezer) in collaboration with Laurent Binder (Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, Coralie Clement) • Mademoiselle K is unbridled energy and guitar-riff-driven femininity never at rest – ever. WATCH PROMOTION And for those who have not yet entered, you have 4 weeks left until we draw the winner of a brand new LES PAUL GUITAR!! To celebrate the release of Mademoiselle K in Australia, Craving Records and Epiphone are proud to join together to offer you the chance to win an Epiphone Les Paul guitar. To go in the draw, visit this LINK and enter your details in the form, which will automatically add you to the Mademoiselle K mailing list (you can unsubscribe at any time). Join the new blog while you're there! Winner announced September 10th. About Epiphone: Recognized worldwide as a leader in musical instrument design, quality and innovation since 1873, the Epiphone Company produces every major type of fretted instrument including electric and acoustic guitars, mandolins and banjos as well as amplifiers. One of Gibson’s most formidable competitors through the first half of the 20th century, Epiphone was acquired by Gibson Guitar in 1957. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Epiphone is part of the Gibson family of brands. For more information on Epiphone go to www.epiphone.com OUT NOW JAMAIS LA PAIX is available in stores and online NOW ÇA ME VEXE is available online NOW FOR MORE INFORMATION: mademoisellekoz.blogspot.com "...Ten seconds into the single I realise they’re right. They are France’s coolest rock band." Drum Perth Jul 9 To celebrate the release of France’s newest, sexiest rock band in Australia (in stores and on line August 10) Mademoiselle K, Craving Records and Epiphone are proud to join together to offer you the chance to win an Epiphone Les Paul guitar. (You must be a resident of Australia to win). N.B. Actual prize may vary in colour or finish depending on availability. To go in the draw, visit this LINK and enter your details in the form, which will automatically add you to the Mademoiselle K mailing list (you can unsubscribe at any time). Join the new blog while you're there! Winner announced September 10th. About Epiphone: Recognized worldwide as a leader in musical instrument design, quality and innovation since 1873, the Epiphone Company produces every major type of fretted instrument including electric and acoustic guitars, mandolins and banjos as well as amplifiers. One of Gibson’s most formidable competitors through the first half of the 20th century, Epiphone was acquired by Gibson Guitar in 1957. Headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, Epiphone is part of the Gibson family of brands. For more information on Epiphone go to www.epiphone.com RECENT REVIEWS OF GRAVE - the new single by MADEMOISELLE K "The media release for this single is headlined ‘France’s Coolest Rock Band’. A gutsy call by the band’s publicist. Like most music journalists in this country, I feel that headlines like this are just begging me to write something acerbic, to prick their pomposity and cut them thoroughly down to size. Sadly, ten seconds into the single I realise they’re right. They are France’s coolest rock band. Journalism fail." Drum Perth 9 July, Single Review by Jaymes Brown "Don’t laugh, this is serious. As in Grave means ‘serious’ in, er, foreign. But seriously folks (I’ll stop now...), Mme K is a French rock band pretty obviously taking cues from The Pretenders circa 1982. Not a bad thing, with the nation applauding the return of sprayed-on leather pants and the skinny tie as shirt. With production by a former Green Day cohort this has an international outlook, with the eponymous Katerine Gierak’s snarling Gallic purr having the desired effect even before you hear the translation. Tu descends, indeed." Drum Media (Syd) July 7, Singles by Ross Clelland FOR MORE INFORMATION: mademoisellekoz.blogspot.com

Winter 2009

Direct from France.... Having sold over 150,000 albums in France, Switzerland, Belgium and Canada, uber cool Mademoiselle K (EMI France) is Katerine Gierak, author of their first gold-selling album Ça Me Vexe and her band, Pierre-Antoine Combard (dit Peter, guitarist), Pierre-Louis Basset (dit Pilou, bassist) and David Boutherre (drummer) with whom she wrote her current album Jamais La Paix, both albums to be released in Australia and New Zealand through Craving Records.

The first single and video to be released is "Grave" - out on iTunes this June.Check out their Website

Abby Shining in Asia

Through the influence of Mushroom Music Publishing Hong Kong Pop Star Joey Yung, a five-time winner of the prestigious "Most Popular Female Singer Award", has recorded a Cantonese version of Shining Star in her upcoming album. Titled in English It Doesn't Matter you check it out HERE

Kara has won first place in the Roots section of The Indie Acoustic Project's "Best CDs of 2008" Awards.

Also, her song Sky Is Falling has featured on the television series East Of Everything. It will also feature on the soundtrack for the show alongside notable artists such as The Waifs, Josh Pyke, Mia Dyson, Kasey Chambers & Shane Nicholson and Ash Grinwald.

Having just recently showcased at SXSW '09, she received praise for her performances...

"Something in Grainger’s passionate performance reached out through the door, grabbed people by the figurative scruff of the neck, and propelled them inside." - John T. Davis

Jackie Bristow and Kara Grainger licensed into Japan

Tsunami Music operates as a music label in Australia and Japan. Tsunami Music recently secured a deal with Craving Records and Jackie's and Kara's albums sit alongside Renee Geyer in their roster of recent artists. Maybe we'll see a Japanese version of Crazy Love and Grand and Green River.


	Climbing up the AMERICANA MUSIC CHARTS TOP 5 MOST ADDED TITLES Officially showcasing at SXSW ‘09 Performing at WOODFORD and PEAT'S RIDGE Festivals Kara is climbing the Americana Radio Music Charts just weeks after independently releasing her debut solo album in the US (Craving/MRI). In three weeks *Grand and Green River* has soared from # 389 to # 35. It’s also in the Top 5 most added titles for the third week in a row. This rise towards the top comes as no surprise to most as Kara’s reputation and profile has only been growing since her move to the States in 2006. Kara has just been invited to play at SXSW ‘09 and is returning to her homeland of Australia this Christmas to play at the summer music festivals’ Woodford and Peats Ridge. While she is back in Oz Kara will record her next EP with Australian Folk/Blues Guitarist Extraordinaire JEFF LANG which promises to be quite the collaboration. Stay tuned for updates and look out for Kara Grainger in 2009. Saturday 27th - 31st December Woodford Folk Festival Woodford, QLD, AUS December 29th - January 1st Peats Ridge Music Festival Glenworth Valley, NSW, AUS Friday 23rd January 8:30 PM - Lizottes Kincumber, NSW, AUS SUPPORTING IAN MOSS Saturday 24th January 8:30 PM - Lizottes Kincumber, NSW, AUS SUPPORTING IAN MOSS Sunday 25th January 8:30 PM - Lizottes Kincumber, NSW, AUS SUPPORTING IAN MOSS

October 2008

Check out Abby's press page to read about her recent involvement with Baz Luhrmann (Director of Australia, Moulin Rouge and Romeo and Juliet) and Tourism Australia

Abby is playing three Spiegeltent shows in the coming months. On October 26th she is playing The Famous Spiegeltent at the forecourt of The Sydney Opera House as part of the music, comedy and cabaret festival The Famous Spiegeltent - Gorgeous!

Click HERE for more info

On November 27th Abby is playing The Famous Spiegeltent in Melbourne and on January 31st 2009 she is playing The Spiegeltent as part of the Open Late Concert Series for the Australian Open Tennis

Sunday 26th October 4:30 PM
The Famous Spiegeltent
Forecourt, Sydney Opera House, Sydney
$32/$25

Friday 21st November
Chaucer Cellars
Glen Iris, Melbourne

Thursday 27th November
The Famous Spiegeltent
Melbourne

Saturday 29th November
Earth Festival
Centennial Park, Sydney

January 31st 2009
Spiegeltent
Open Late Concert Series - Australian Open Tennis
Melbourne, VIC

Check out Abby and Dean Geyer behind the scenes of Neighbours

KARA GRAINGER

Kara has been in the studio with talented young Film Maker Lindsay Horner filming her latest video clip Dreamed I Was The Devil ...this is set for release at the end of October

Kara is returning to Oz later in the year to perform at Woodford Folk Festival and Peats Ridge Festival at the end of December

She is also supporting Ian Moss at Lizotte's over three nights in January 2009

Saturday 1st November
2:30 PM - Pony Fest
Lake Chrales, LA, USA

Saturday 27th - 31st December
Woodford Folk Festival
Woodford, QLD, AUS

December 29th - January 1st
Peats Ridge Music Festival
Glenworth Valley, NSW, AUS

Friday 23rd January
8:30 PM - Lizottes
Kincumber, NSW, AUS
SUPPORTING IAN MOSS

Saturday 24th January
8:30 PM - Lizottes
Kincumber, NSW, AUS
SUPPORTING IAN MOSS

Sunday 25th January
8:30 PM - Lizottes
Kincumber, NSW, AUS
SUPPORTING IAN MOSS


	JACKIE BRISTOW For those in Austin and San Antonio, you can catch Jackie at her favorite venues in October Sunday 12th October 8:00 PM - Flipnotics 1601 Barton Springs Road, Austin Texas Sunday 19th October 8:00 PM - Flipnotics 1601 Barton Springs Road, Austin Texas Wednesday 22nd October 8:00 PM - Saxon Pub 1320 S Lamar Blvd, Austin Texas Thursday 23rd October 8:00 PM - Casbeers 1719 Blanco Rd, San Antonio Texas Sunday 26th October 8:00 PM - Flipnotics 1601 Barton Springs Road, Austin Texas Jackie's video Crazy Love is still on the CMC (Country Music Channel) Video Charts in Australia. Vote HERE! "Lovers of finely crafted tunes and combined with perfectly delivered vocal should definitely listen up" The Press, NZ

September 2008

Vote for Abby's song Horses in the MusicOz awards...

Check out the Craving Calendar to see Abby's upcoming Spiegeltent shows in Sydney at The Sydney Opera House and in Melbourne later in the year

KARA GRAINGER

Kara has been in the studio with talented young Film Maker Lindsay Horner filming her latest video clip Dreamed I Was The Devil ...stay tuned for updates

Kara is back in the US but she is returning to Oz later in the year to perform at Woodford Folk Festival and Peats Ridge Festival


	Jackie Bristow's latest video Crazy Love has been playing on the CMC (Country Music Channel) Video Charts. You can help it chart and get seen by more people by voting HERE! Jackie has received solid airplay for the clip on New Zealand television and great fan support too. For those in the Los Angeles, Austin and San Antonio, you can catch Jackie at her favorite venues over September and October. "Lovers of finely crafted tunes and combined with perfectly delivered vocal should definitely listen up" The Press, NZ

August 2008

ABBY DOBSON RETURNS TO SYDNEY
FOR ONE SOLO SHOW AT THE SUPPER CLUB

After touring with Tex Perkins, Lior and legendary UK artist Joe Jackson, Abby Dobson returns to Sydney to play one solo show at The Supper Club, Will & Tobys on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3RD.

Abby, who has recently returned from performing in Europe, will be performing songs from her solo album ‘Rise Up’ which was released to critical acclaim in late 2007 with the The Courier Mail describing Abby’s voice as “a rich, warm bear hug of a thing long missing from Australian radio” while the Sunday Telegraph said, “Dobson shows growth and an emotional range with lyrics that feel like she’s whispering in your ear.” Not to be outdone, Rolling Stone proclaim it to be “a luminously beautiful album”

Tickets are on sale now from Moshtix Phone: 1300 GET TIX (438 849) and for more information please check out www.willandtobys.com.au.

Two of Australia’s best songwriters, Paul Greene and Kara Grainger, will join forces to play one show at The Basement on Thursday September 4.

Paul Greene’s album ‘Distance Over Time’ is a phenomenal showcase for his songwriting skills, justifying the many critics who regard him as one of Australian music's best-kept secrets. Sydney Morning Herald's Bernard Zuel remarked how he moves effortlessly "from rustic folk-pop to unreconstructed rocker; from herbal roots ex-surfer type to intense singer-songwriter". And others agree – He has gained the attention of John Butler, The Waifs and Ani DiFranco and with his album selling over 30,000 units since release he has lived up to the attention.

Joining Paul on stage will be Kara Grainger who’s debut album ‘Grand and Green River’, which features Blue Note recording artist Amos Lee, was released to critical acclaim with the highly respected Blues & Roots bible, Rhythms Magazine describing it as a “rich, fully and lush, a fantastic rootsy record, chock full of the blues, a slight pop undertone, all overlaid with her haunting voice - a debut to be proud of." Following the release Kara completed a national tour with blues folk guitarist Jeff Lang and will, before the show at The Basement, perform at the 2008 Gympie Muster.

Tickets are on sale now from The Basement – www.thebasement.com.au - for a show that promises to be remarkable.

We are pleased to announce that both ABBY DOBSON and KARA GRAINGER were chosen to showcase at this year's QMusic BIGSOUND Conference held in Brisbane, September 10-12.
BIG SOUND is one of the most respected and fastest growing music business events in the Asia Pacific region.

Produced by Q Music (Queensland Music Network Inc), and now in its seventh year, BIG SOUND is positioned as Australia's most internationally focused music festival and conference, producing three days of panels, workshops and artist showcases for local, national and international music industry representatives.

This year's speakers include Seymour Stein - Vice President Warner Brothers Records (US), Michael Gudinski - Mushroom Group (Aus), Jeff Blue - Senior A&R Capitol Records (US), Lisa Nupoff - A&R Warner Brothers (US), Rod Kukla - A&R American Recordings (US), Ward Hake - Head of Music 20th Century Fox TV (US), Mike Walsh - Music Director X FM (UK), JW Johnson - VP Publishing, Razor & Tie (US), Michel Chugg - Michael Chugg Entertainment (Aus), Ian Fintak - The Agency Group (US), Everett True - Plan B / JMag (UK), Mike Howlett - Producer (US), Taka Chuyo - Fijipacific (Japan), Shin Fukuzumi - P-Vine (Japan), Brandon Fuller - A&R Worldwide (US), Richard Kingsmill - Triple J (Aus), Paul Piticco - Dew Process / Secret Service (Aus), Mark Bulgin - MySpace Australia (Aus), Iain Shedden - The Australian (Aus), Noel Mengel - Courier Mail (Aus), Jeff Apter - Freelance Journalist (Aus), Luke Bevans - Universal Music (Aus), Sam Righi - Big Deal Inc (Aus), Sasha Morello - Sound Campaign (Aus), Bill Riner - ABC Local Radio (Aus), Evelyn Barry - Sanity Entertainment (Aus), Matt Rogers - Mushroom Publishing (Aus), Jamie Gough - Native Tongue Publishing (Aus), Stuart Buchanan - Fat Planet (Aus) and more.


	Jackie Bristow's latest video Crazy Love has been playing on the CMC (Country Music Channel) Video Charts. You can help it chart and get seen by more people by voting HERE! Jackie received solid airplay for the on New Zealand television and great fan support too. For those in the Los Angeles, you can catch Jackie at her favorite LA venues over September and October. "Lovers of finely crafted tunes and combined with perfectly delivered vocal should definitely listen up" The Press, NZ

Grand and Green River - Australian Album Launch
8 PM - June 19th - Oxford Art Factory, Darlinghurst, NSW

Book Now - Click HERE

"A striking debut... Grand And Green River... is rich, fully and lush, a fantastic rootsy record, chock full of the blues, a slight pop undertone, all overlaid with her haunting voice - a debut to be proud of... She's one to watch for sure, and this record heralds that to a tee." Sam Fell (Rhythms June 08)

Just reminding you all of Kara's album launch and headline show with her full band at Oxford Art Factory - this Thursday June 19th. Kara will be appearing with Jonathan Zwartz, Clayton Doley, Adam Pringle and Jacob Cook. Following Kara's set, the night will rock on with Groove Lounge including members of Kara's band, plus Mitch Grainger, Rowan Lane and Declan Kelly. Also featuring throughout the night is DJ Stevie G, playing rare grooves and soul funk.
Book now!!

Kara's video for her single Bring Me Back has just been added to CMC

Click HERE to vote

GRAND AND GREEN RIVER


		ORDER NOW
		DOWNLOAD NOW

"Kara has a unique and intriguing style... Her voice is so wonderful for blues ... though she could go anywhere!"
"Cathy Vaughan with the The Rockin' Blues Show", 89.9 FM

"An amazing debut"
Francis Dutton, BLU FM

TOURING NATIONALLY WITH JEFF LANG

Friday 20th June - Launceston Country Club - Launceston, TAS
Saturday 21st June - The Republic Bar - Hobart, TAS
Thursday 26th June - The Sound Lounge - Currumbin, Gold Coast, QLD
Friday 27th June - Judith Wright Centre for Contemporary Arts - Brisbane, QLD
Saturday 28th June - Bangalow Catholic Hall - Bangalow, NSW (02) 6687 1969
Sunday 29th June - Joe's Waterhole - Eumundi, QLD

Check out Kara's website for other news and join her mailing list! www.karagrainger.com

For sales information please contact – sales@interia-music.com
For PR/media enquiries please contact - Chris O’Hearn
Thrillhill Entertainment - thrillhillent@bigpond.com or PH – 61 2 9929 2257

Abby is currently in Paris but is returning in July for a run of shows with Lior in Victoria

Lior Tour July

Thursday 10th July - Ruby's Lounge - 1648 Burwood Highway, Belgrave
Friday 11th July - Theatre Royal - 30 Hargraves St, Castlemaine
Saturday 12th July - The Palais - 111 Main Rd, Hepburn Springs
Sunday 13th July - Performing Arts Centre - Corner of Roberts Ave & Urquhart Sts, Horsham

ABBY DOBSON’S CURRENT SINGLE “It’s Only Love”
remixed by Josh Abrahams (Addicted to Bass, Love Song) is on iTunes now!

CRAZY LOVE nominated for BEST COUNTRY ALBUM 2008
for the Tui Awards, NEW ZEALAND

“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

Jackie Bristow’s album Crazy Love was announced as a Tui Award Finalist (New Zealand) for Best Country Music Album 2008. The Tui's are like Australia's ARIA's, and Jackie is pleased to be a finalist for this year. Her second single, the title track, Crazy Love, will be released early July with a video to TV that week. Jackie has visited NZ to fim the clip with Paul Taylor from Fish n Clips, and will then be returning to the USA

Check out some of Jackie's glowing reviews;

The Press, New Zealand
“Bristow’s voice is sophisticated and soulful. Lovers of finely crafted tunes combined with perfectly delivered vocals should definitely listen up”

Southland Times
Reviewed by Chris Chilton
****
“… a seriously credible songwriter with the sound of a poet. Plenty of signature elegant subtleties in her music and the album’s sound is immediate and engaging… You’ll find beauty right here in Crazy Love.”

Wairarapa Times-Age
Reviewed by Steve Trotman
****
“… sitting comfortably between the country slick of Nashville and the sunny radio-friendly sound of LA.”

The Canberra Times Records
Reviewed by Stephen Saunders
****
“…a consistent and well-voiced set of originals supported by a fine roster of musicians… Bristow coins neat and memorable songs.”

April 2008

KARA GRAINGER
returns from US to tour nationally with

JEFF LANG

GRAND & GREEN RIVER
in stores May 24th

Official Album Launch

Thursday 19th June

OXFORD ART FACTORY
38-46 Oxford St, Darlinghurst NSW

with special guests The Groove Lounge and more...

"There's a whole lot of Bonnie Raitt in songs on Grand and Green River... Grainger's alternately throaty and honeyed voice floats over a slickly produced bed of bluesy accompaniment." The Tennessean

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
Sunday 18th May - Ruby’s Lounge - Belgrave, VIC
Wednesday 21st May - The Woolshed - Albury, NSW
Thursday 22nd May - The Home Hotel - Wagga Wagga, NSW (02) 6921 3346
Friday 23rd May - Candelo Town Hall - Candelo, NSW
Saturday 24th May - Milton Theatre - Milton, NSW
Sunday 25th May - The Heritage Hotel - Bulli, NSW
Wed 28th May - The Clarendon - Katoomba, NSW
Thursday 29th May - Lizotte's - Kincumber, NSW
Friday 30th May - The Brass Monkey - Cronulla, NSW
Saturday 31st May - The Basement - Sydney, NSW
Sunday 1st June - The Street Theatre - Canberra, ACT
Friday 6th June - The Loft - Warrnambool, VIC (03) 55610995
Saturday 7th June - The National Hotel - Geelong, VIC
Friday 13th June - Harmony Row Vineyard - Pipers Creek, VIC
Saturday 14th June - Peninsula Lounge - Moorooduc, VIC
OFFICIAL ALBUM LAUNCH - Thursday 19th June - Oxford Art Factory - Darlinghurst, NSW
Friday 20th June - Launceston Country Club - Launceston, TAS
Saturday 21st June - The Republic Bar - Hobart, TAS
Thursday 26th June - The Sound Lounge - Currumbin, Gold Coast, QLD
Friday 27th June - Bangalow Catholic Hall - Bangalow, NSW (02) 6687 1969
Saturday 28th June - Judith Wright Centre for Contemporary Arts - Brisbane, QLD
Sunday 29th June - Joe's Waterhole - Eumundi, QLD

Check out Kara's website for other news and join her mailing list! www.karagrainger.com

For sales information please contact – sales@interia-music.com
For PR/media enquiries please contact - Chris O’Hearn
Thrillhill Entertainment - thrillhillent@bigpond.com or PH – 61 2 9929 2257

2007 WINNERS ANNOUNCED

ABBY DOBSON wins SECOND PLACE
in AAA category
for her song Horses,
co-written with Ian Houston Shadwell

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.

"The big news for ISC this year is the dominance of Australian songwriters as winners in many different categories, including a clean sweep of the Rock category. This is the first time that songwriters from a country outside the USA have won First, Second, and Third Place in a specific category. It is especially remarkable that Australia, a country of only 20 million residents, has produced ten winners in this year's ISC, attesting to its dynamic music scene. Aussie winners range from up-and-coming, unsigned songwriters to established award-winning artists such as Gotye, Eskimo Joe, Clare Bowditch, Abby Dobson, and more."

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

Jackie Bristow secures US label deal &

returns to Oz to open for JIMMY WEBB

& headline show at The Basement

Jackie Bristow returns from the US, after securing a release date with US label BeanBag1 and Burnside Distribution for June 17th for the release of her album Crazy Love. In support of her release, a national tour is currently being put into place including supporting Phoebe Snow in July.

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
WED 09 APR @ 8:00PM
THE ENMORE THEATRE
Price Gold $130 / Silver $100
Bookings 02 9550 3666
On sale now at Ticketek

Jackie will then do a headline show with special guest Edoardo Santoni at The Basement, Tuesday 29th April.

JACKIE BRISTOW with Edoardo Santoni
THE BASEMENT
TUES 29th APRIL @ 8.30pm
$16 + Booking fee
www.thebasement.com.au or 9251 2797

A bit about Edoardo - In 2006 Edoardo Santoni released his stunning debut album with his band at the time ‘The Velvet Fog’. Following an East Coast tour it was warmly received with great reviews and a nomination in the ‘MusicOz’ awards for their single ‘Blue Track’ & in 2007 they were feature artists with JJJ ‘Unearthed’. Now having launched himself as a solo artist he is now busy working on his solo debut album and performing with his new songs and band. Always inspiring, Edoardo’s warm blend of Acoustic Pop songs are at once timeless and fresh expressing his sincerity, honesty and passion combined with melodic and thoughtful arrangements.

Jackie album Crazy Love is available on iTunes and instores now or from this link.

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)
Fri 11 April - Launceston Country Club, TAS (supporting Lior)
Sat 12 April - Hobart Wrestpoint, TAS (supporting Lior)
Wed 16 April - Brass Monkey, Cronulla, NSW
Thu 17 April - Lizottes, Kincumber, NSW
Fri 18 April - The Basement, Sydney, NSW
Sat 19 April - Waves, Wollongong NSW
Sat 26 April - Apollo Bay Music Festival, VIC

JOE JACKSON TOUR
Tue 20 May - Convention Centre, Brisbane, QLD
Thu 22 May - State Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Fri 23 May - State Theatre, Sydney, NSW
Sat 24 May - The Clarendon, Katoomba, NSW
Sun 25 May - Royal Theatre, Canberra, ACT
Tue 27 May - Palais Theatre, Melbourne, VIC

ABBY DOBSON’S CURRENT SINGLE

“It’s Only Love” remixed by Josh Abrahams

is on iTunes now!

For further information please check out
www.abbydobson.com or www.cravingrecords.com

FOR ENQUIRIES PLEASE CONTACT
ORIGINAL MATTERS 02 9904 0997
nicole@originalmatters.com / lily@originalmatters.com

NEW SINGLE

IT’S ONLY LOVE "Desire Mix"

REMIXED BY JOSH ABRAHAMS

TOURING NATIONALLY IN MARCH & APRIL

The divine and gorgeous Abby Dobson will be back on the road in March as she heads out on a national tour to support the release of her new single “It’s Only Love”.

Abby has brought in talented producer, Josh Abrahams (best known for his work with Amiel and their hits "Addicted To Bass" and "Love Song") to remix “It’s Only Love” which will be available exclusively through Itunes on March 24 and will feature 2 unreleased bonus tracks, “Whisper Nothing (Hush Mix)” and a live version of “I’m Not Missing You”, both songs from Abby’s album.

“It’s Only Love” is taken from Abby’s solo album “Rise Up” which was released late 2007. “Rise Up” has received fantastic reviews from Australian media with The Courier Mail describing Abby’s voice as “a rich, warm bear hug of a thing long missing from Australian radio” while the Sunday Telegraph said, “Dobson shows growth and an emotional range with lyrics that feel like she’s whispering in your ear.” Not to be out done, Rolling Stone proclaim it to be “a luminously beautiful album”.

Abby’s ‘It’s Only Love Tour’ kicks off in March and include shows with ARIA nominee Lior. The full run of dates and details are;

Fri 4 April - Norwood Town Hall Adelaide SA - supporting Lior - www.venuetix.com.au

Fri 11 April - Launceston Country Club TAS - supporting Lior - www.countryclubtasmania.com.au
Sat 12 April - Hobart Wrestpoint TAS - supporting Lior - www.wrestpoint.com.au

Wed 16 April - Brass Monkey, Cronulla NSW - www.brassmonkey.com.au
Thu 17 April - Lizottes, Kincumber NSW - www.lizottes.com.au
Fri 18 April - The Basement, Sydney NSW - www.thebasement.com.au
Sat 19 April - Waves, Wollongong NSW - www.moshtix.com.au

Sun 27 April - Apollo Bay Music Festival - www.apollobaymusicfestival.com

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ORIGINAL MATTERS MARKETING & PR AUSTRALIA 02 9904 0997
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“Bristow is a true original and well worth your attention...
Not many writers in any musical genres give the attention
and depth to lyrics that Bristow obviously does.”
Chet Flippo, Nashville Skyline

“Bristow’s voice is sophisticated and soulful. Lovers of finely crafted tunes combined with perfectly delivered vocals should definitely listen up” The Press, New Zealand

“This is the kind of female singer/songwriter that can win you over quickly, so fans of adult contemporary beware. Ms. Bristow is one talent that could really be headed upward fast.” Austin Daze

Jackie Bristow has just played the International Folk Alliance this February, and is currently doing shows in Austin during the SXSW festival.

Tuesday 11th March
9:30 PM - Lamberts
401 W 2nd St
Austin, Texas

Friday 14th March
1:20 PM - Momo's
618 W. 6th Street Suite 200
Austin, Texas

Saturday 15th March
3:35 PM - Austin Java
R.O.O.T. Foundation Acoustic Showcase
1206 Parkway @ 12th & Lamar
Austin, Texas, 512 476-1829

Sunday 16th March
7:30 PM - Flipnotics
1601 Barton Springs Road, 512.480
Austin, Texas

Jackie is then returning to Australia for a headline show at the Basement, with guests.
Tuesday 29th April
7:00 PM - The Basement
29 Reiby Place, Circular Quay
Sydney, NSW

Jackie's song The World Is Turning is in the finals of the ISC (as above) and her video has moved 'with a Bullet' in the CMC video charts. It has also been added to Juice, J2 and TV3 in New Zealand, as she is currently touring there.

"There's a whole lot of Bonnie Raitt in songs on Grand and Green River... Grainger's alternately throaty and honeyed voice floats over a slickly produced bed of bluesy accompaniment." The Tennessean

Kara, has also been showcasing at this year's International Folk Alliance held in Memphis. She is currently in Austin performing in venues around town during SXSW.

Thursday March 13th
9 PM - Spiro's
611 Red River St, Austin, TX
(512) 472-4272

Sunday March 16th
8:30 PM - Flipnotics
1603 Barton Springs Rd Austin, TX
(512) 322-9011

Her first single "Bring Me Back" from her debut solo album Grand & Green River is set for digital release late March with a video directed by Jack Sheridan (Fish n Clips). Bring Me Back was produced by David Kalish (Rickie Lee Jones) and Barrie Maguire (Amos Lee) with additional production by ARIA award winning producer Paul McKercher.

To hear a sneak preview press HERE.

THREE CRAVING ARTISTS - Abby Dobson, Kara Grainger & Jackie Bristow - are FINALISTS (out of fifteen in each category, and over 15,000 entries worldwide) in the International Songwriting Competition! Judges include Tom Waits, Julian Casablancas, Loretta Lynn, Macy Gray, Nelly Furtado and more, and music industry delegates include Monte Lipman, President Universal Records, Charlie Walk President Epic Records, Cameron Strang, President New West Records and many more.

Craving artists make up the only Australian finalists in the AAA category. Other Aussie finalists include Lior and Clare Bowditch in the Folk/Singer-Songwriter category. To see the full list of finalists press here.

"In addition to great prizes, ISC offers the unique opportunity to have your music heard by the most impressive group of judges from a variety of industry backgrounds in any songwriting competition.This makes ISC the songwriting competition to take note of." - New York Tiimes

AAA
All The Time Kip Kolb (kLoB) – Jacksonville, FL, USA
Closer To Nowhere Jen Foster – Nashville, TN, USA
Falling Into Space Don DiLego – New York, NY, USA
Fires David Latreille – London, England
Goodnight Eli Miller/John Zox/Dan Edinberg/Spencer Swain (ZOX) – Providence, RI, USA
Horses Abby Dobson/Ian Houston Shadwell – Sydney, NSW, Australia
I'm Not Sorry Todd Beauchamp – Los Angeles, CA, USA
Novacaine Sweetheart James Henderson (Indigo Joe) – London, England
On My Way Kara Grainger/David Kalish/SLIM – Sydney, NSW, Australia
Oxygen Jason Gleed/Marc Jordan/Christopher Ward (Gleedsville) – New York, NY, USA
Reachin' Out Laura McGhee/Phil Ferns – Glasgow, Scotland
Stay Kathy Ziegler – Ithaca, NY, USA
Tall Angels (Breathe Baby Breathe) Anthony Skinner/Philip Hood – Franklin, TN, USA
Vivant Paulo Mondano/Pascal Coquard – Panissieres, France
The World Is Turning Jackie Bristow – Sydney, NSW, Australia

ABBY DOBSON “RISE UP” PRESS QUOTES

Music Australian Guide
“Abby’s voice is breathtaking ... as good as any in this country”

Drum Sydney
“To finally hear Ms Dobson’s distinctive tones across a whole album is both a relief and delight”

Courier Mail, QLD
“Abby Dobson’s voice is a rich, warm bear hug of a thing long missing from Australian radio”

Sunday Mail, SA
“RISE UP instantly reminds its listener of the delicate and deeply emotive quality of Dobson’s voice from the first to the last”

Daily Telegraph 4.5 stars
“”There’s no mistaking the distinctive voice of former Leonardo’s Bride front woman Abby Dobson”“Dobson hasn’t lost her knack for a great pop hook”

Sunday Telegraph
“Dobson shows growth and an emotional range with lyrics that feel like she’s whispering in your ear”

Sun Herald
“Abby Dobson offers a solo album that spotlights her ear for a well-crafted pop tune”

Rave, Brisbane
“As one might expect, everything here sounds gorgeous”

Canberra Times
“That marvellous, dreamy and very distinctive voice is back... ““Dobson has risen up from where she’s been hiding and proved she can soar high as a solo artist"

August 2007

SHINING STAR Release

Abby Dobson, former lead singer of Sydney band Leonardo’s Bride,will release her highly anticipated solo album Rise Up on October 6 through Inertia. Shining Star the first powerful single fromthe album will be at radio August 20 and available digitally from September 4 exclusively through iTunes..

In September Abby will be taking to the road with her band to showcase tracks from Rise Up.

Single Launch Shows:

Wed 19th September - @ The Northcote Social Club, Melbourne

Thursday 27th September - @ The Basement, Sydney

TEMPTED in NZ
Crazy Love is due for release in New Zealand October 8th through Universal NZ, and includes her latest single *Tempted. Jackie will perform a series of live shows over four consecutive Sundays from August 19 at Ponsonby’s Grand Central* venue. Show Dates: Sunday 19 August Sunday 26 August Sunday 2 September Sunday 9 September See Jackie's full run of South Island Shows Check out Jackie's latest press from USA.

AUSTIN & NASHVILLE

Kara Grainger will be back to Austin for more shows. Building quite a following there from labels and punters alike, she will soon be doing two sold out shows as support for Omar Kent Dykes and Jimmie Vaughan's Jimmy Reed Highway.

Kara will be continuing to do shows in Nashville, Los Angeles before heading to ACL and then back to Australia for the summer. Stay tuned for release news!

July 2007

SHINING STAR
		Abby Dobson has just finished filming the video clip for her first single *Shining Star* from her debut album *Rise Up* with the team from Independent Llama (Dappled Cities Fly Vision Bell, Red Riders Slide In Next To Me). Shining Star will be hitting the airwaves and your TV screens in September. JUST ANNOUNCED! The official launches of Shining Star! Wednesday 19th September - @ The Northcote Social Club, Melbourne Thursday 27th September - @ The Basement, Sydney

TEMPTED
Jackie Bristow is playing three shows in LA in July and August before returning home to New Zealand in the lead up to the release of her album Crazy Love. Her first single *Tempted* has gone to radio and television this week in NZ. Listen out, it's a thing of beauty. Tempted will be available to buy when Crazy Love is officially released in NZ October 1st. Kiwi fans can catch Jackie at one of her four Sunday evening shows at Grand Central in Ponsonby, Auckland, from August 19th - September 9th. Performances not to miss!

ON HER WAY EAST
		Kara Grainger continues to impress her US audiences with stunning performances and heads east in August for shows in Boston (Johnny D's) and New York (tbc). US fans will be thrilled to hear Kara has been invited to perform at one of America's most popular festivals this September, Austin City Limits Music Festival on the BMI stage. This year's festival includes the likes of Bob Dylan, Bjork, The White Stripes, Amos Lee, Lucinda Williams and Joss Stone.

June 2007

AUSTRALIA NEWS

USA NEWS

With support from 42 Below Vodka (New Zealand's purest Vodka), the Australian Music office and more, Craving Records holds a special showcase at Hotel Cafe June 11th for Jackie Bristow and Kara Grainger.

After showcasing for the great people at Play Network in Seattle, the word is spreading about the girls' wonderful talent, their beautifully recorded albums, and their onstage expertise, and we are sure it will be a great night.

Jackie will be appearing with Australian guitar master and friend Mark Punch, along with LA musicians Mauricio Lewak on drums and Mark Brown on bass, both members of Melissa Etheridge's band.

Kara plays with well known local musicians Dan Potrouch on drums and Frank Coglitore on bass.

Recent Press - Jackie Bristow
After a very successful tour to Nashville, Austin, Seattle and the Bay area, Jackie garnered strong audiences and some great press. The word is spreading!

“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

KARA GRAINGER at
AUSTIN CITY LIMITS 2007
14th - 16th Sepember, Austin TX

Kara has been invited to perform at one of America's most popular festivals this September. Austin City Limits goes for 3 days with 8 stages and 130 bands. The big names appearing this year are Bob Dylan, Bjork, The White Stripes, Amos Lee, Lucinda Williams, Joss Stone to name but a very few.

See the 2007 lineup here!

KARA GRAINGER SHOWS IN US
Hole in The Wall, May 31 11.30pm;Flipnotics - Fri June 1, 9pm; Momo’s - Sat June 2, 10.30pm with Chris Maresh and Rob Kazanel, The Continental Club - Thurs June 7, 10pm with Chris Maresh and Rob Kazanel.

Also she will be appearing on
ME Television May 31 at 9.30am, solo; KUT - this sat 11am with Chris Maresh and Rob Kazanel and KFAN - Fri june 8 at 8:30 a.m

See calendar for details.

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.

may 2007

KARA GRAINGER SHOWS IN US
Kara Grainger just completed a successful tour with American soul-folk sensation Amos Lee doing shows in Sydney, Melbourne and South and Central Coast NSW. She played Wine Banq before heading back to the States to do shows in LA, Seattle and Austin. Kara has a great line-up for Austin with Double Trouble’s Chris Leyton and Chris Maresh, best known for his work with Eric Johnson and Bonnie Raitt. The LA shows will also be a great showcase to see Kara with her regular LA band. Her upcoming shows include 22nd May at High Dive in Seattle along with Craving co-artist Jackie Bristow, 31st May Hole In The Wall, 1st June Momo's, 2nd June Flipnotics, 7th June @ The Continental Club and Kara's first appearance at Los Angeles' premier acoustic venue, Hotel Cafe Monday 11th June.

See calendar for details.

JACKIE BRISTOW ON TOUR

Following growing interest in Jackie Bristow since Canadian Music Week and her show at Antone's at SXSW, Jackie heads to Nashville, Austin, Seattle and then a return to LA in a run of shows for industry and public to hear songs from her forthcoming album and garner ongoing interest and grow her fan base.

Jackie's plays Nashville The Blue Bird cafe May 6th for a songwriter's showcase, and Thursday, May 10th @ 3rd & Lindsley. Her Austin shows are 17th May @ Hole in the Wall and 19th May @ the ever popular Continental Club, followed by 22nd May @ High Dive in Seattle. Heading south again, Jackie will play The Henry Miller Museum 30th May for a summery evening concert at 7.30pm, with the tour culminating in a great showcase spot at LA's premier singer/songwriter venue Hotel Cafe 11th June. Special guest guitarist from Australia Mark Punch (Kasey Chambers, Joe Cocker) joins Jackie on all upcoming shows.

See the calendar for more details.

CRAVING RECORDS INSTORE MUSIC

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.

April 2007

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.
Listen to a sneak preview!

Touring this month through Australia, see here for all dates: http://www.chuggentertainment.com/tours/AmosLee/

For you Sydneysiders, come along to the newest and coolest venue -
Friday April 13th @ The Factory Theatre
Victoria Rd, Enmore. 9550 3666 www.moshtix.com.au

“The new soul-folk sensation sweeping NPR stations across the country is actually worth the hype.”
The New York Post

“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.”
The Philadelphia Inquirer

“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

Thursday, April 19th @ The Northcote Social Club
301 High St Northcote VIC, Box Office ph: (03) 9486 1677 Book Now!

This will be Abby’s first performance in Melbourne since fronting Leonardo’s Bride. Showcasing songs from her much anticipated album ‘rise up’, (which will be released in a few months), she has put together a new Melbourne band especially for this show, plus Paul Mac on the wurly. a special ep sampler will be on sale only at the show.

Abby Dobson's debut solo album was recorded at Big Jesus Burger and Electric Avenue and features Sydney's best and favorite musicians including Paul Mac (Silverchair), Naomi Radom (Coda), Rob Cranny (Sarah Blasko), and has the stunning string arrangements of Sydney's maestro Jackie Orszaczky. Stay tuned for all release news.

Listen to a sneak preview!

7:00p.m. Tuesday, April 3 @ Hotel Cafe
1623 1/2 N. Cahuenga Blvd., Los Angeles CA

7:00p.m. Monday, April 23 @ Live at the Lounge
1018 Hermosa Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

8:00p.m. Wednesday, April 25 @ Genghis Cohen
740 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90046

Jackie returns to LA for some showcases with her elegant band, Jeff Young (Jackson Browne, Steely Dan) on keys, Jon Ossman (Chris Botti) on bass, and Mauricio Lewak (Jackson Browne, Julia Fordham) on drums.

Fresh from showcasing during Canadian Music Week in Toronto and South By Southwest Music Festival 2007 in Austin (the latter hosted by Craving Records and LA-based Desert Highway Records), the warm and soulful Bristow plays Hotel Café on April 3, Live at the Lounge on April 23 and Genghis Cohen on April 25. For more information http://mcguckinpr.com/mcguckin/jackiebristow/jackiebristow.htm

march 07

Abby Dobson IN MELBOURNE!
Thursday, April 19th @ The Northcote Social Club
301 High St Northcote VIC, Box Office ph: (03) 9486 1677

This will be Abby’s first performance in Melbourne since fronting Leonardo’s Bride. Showcasing songs from her much anticipated album ‘rise up’, (which will be released in a few months), she has put together a new Melbourne band especially for this show, plus Paul Mac on the wurly. a special ep sampler will be on sale only at the show.

Listen to a sneak preview!

Kara is sweeping through Austin, TX with some wonderful musicians and a string of shows. Midnight Sunday, March 11, Momo’s; 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 13 @ Threadgill’s World Headquarters, 8:30 p.m. Friday, March 16 @ Flipnotics; 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 17 @ Antone's and then on to Los Angeles 9:00 p.m. Monday, March 19 with special guests Jeff Young and Mitch Grainger @ Genghis Cohen.

Then Kara heads to Australia to support Blue Note singer Amos Lee for an Australian tour March/April. See calendar for details.

After supporting Madeleine Peyroux in New Zealand, Jackie made a video clip for "Tempted" to be released in NZ soon. Link to this clip coming soon.

Jackie just showcased at Canadian Music Week and is heading to Austin, TX to do a show at Antone's for a special showcase and party hosted by both Craving Records & LA based Desert Highway Records called ‘A SLICE OF AMERICANA’. (See calendar for details).

Jackie returns to LA for some showcases at Hotel Cafe and Genghis Cohen in April with band. Her LA lineup includes Jeff Young (Jackson Browne, Steely Dan), Jon Ossman and Mauricio Lewak (Jackson Browne, Julia Fordham).

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
Email: info@mcguckinpr.com

Craving Records is proud to be teaming up with a fantastic PR team based in Austin, TX. McGuckin Entertainment PR have represented some of the best musicians, festivals and conferences in the States including BMI, ABC Radio Network Two; One World Theatre; Austin Film Festival; Kinky Friedman, The Greencards, Jimmy Le Fave and many more.

For all US enquiries regarding Craving Records artists please contact Jill McGuckin — Publicist/BMI Austin Representative and Heidi Labensart — Publicist at

McGuckin Entertainment PR
Austin, Texas
512.478.0578
info@mcguckinpr.com
www.mcguckinpr.com

summer 06/07

Merry Christmas everyone!!

Don't miss the wonderful Craving Summer shows around town!

23rd & 24th December @ The Vanguard
A VERY DOBSON CHRISTMAS
Featuring Paul Mac on piano, Naomi Radom (CODA) on strings plus David Lane, Mark Axiak, Tim Curnick and Ivan Jordan. A sneak peek EP called the "Stealing Sunshine EP" with songs from her much anticipated upcoming album Rise Up and special acoustic bonus song ‚ will be on sale exclusively at these shows. Almost sold out, book now!
Guest supports: 23rd with David Lane & 24th with The Sins
www.thevanguard.com.au tel: 95577992

27th & 28th December @ The Basement
Jackie Bristow supporting Renee Geyer

Don't miss these two stunning nights at The Basement. Jackie will be joining Renee for a duet and they are both joined by the wonderful Mark Punch on guitar. Advance copies of Jackie's album Crazy Love will be available for sale on the night. Book now for dinner and show, or show only on 9251 2797 or www.thebasement.com.au

Tuesday 9th January @ The Basement
Jackie Bristow, Joy & Lara, The Blue Moon Boys
Folk duo Joy & Lara are back! Along with rocking rockabilly band The Blue Moon Boys (Mark Punch, Mark Collins and Michael Vidal), they will be joining the stunning Jackie Bristow in a gorgeous night of songs, swinging rock 'n roll and sweet pop. Advance copies of Jackie's album Crazy Love will be available for sale on the night. Don't miss out.
Book now on 9251 2797 or www.thebasement.com.au

...and a very happy new year to
you all!

The gorgeous Abby Dobson will be doing two nights in a row in all her spleandour at The Vanguard, Newtown, December 23 and 24.

As usual, she will be amassing a stunning lineup of guests to join her in performing songs from her forthcoming album, JUST mastered in NY. Mixed by the wonderful Paul McKercher at 301 in Sydney, it is ready for a BIT of a sneak preview here.

LISTEN now!

Jackie Bristow has just been invited to the 2007 Canadian Music Week conference held March 7-10 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Jackie is going to be spending Christmas back in Australia and will be supporting the inimitable Renee Geyer at The Basement, December 27 and 28. Don't miss it!

LISTEN now!

Kara Grainger has been invited back for the second year in a row to showcase at the International Folk Alliance conference. Last year held in Austin, it is this year moving back to Memphis, Tennessee for February 21-25, 2007.

To hear some sneak previews of her brand NEW ALBUM, produced by David Kalish (Rickie Lee Jones) and additional production by Barrie Maguire (Amos Lee), click here!

LISTEN now!

And the wonderfully talented Suzy Connolly just made her comeback as a solo artist at Sydney's Basement opening for the beautiful Teddy Thompson, son of legendary Richard and Linda Thompson.

It was a gorgeous night of incredible singing and songwriting and Teddy and Suzy ended the show with an Everly Brothers duet. Gorgeous.

I'm sure we'll be hearing more from Suzy soon. You can hear her gorgeous songs with butterfly 9 here!

LISTEN now!

october 06

LISTEN now!
BUY advance copies now!
READ most recent LIVE REVIEW!

Well there has been a lot of behind the scene developments with Craving over the past few months. Firstly, Jackie Bristow has completed her album Crazy Love, produced by Helik Hadar (mixer/engineer for Madeleine Peyroux, Joni Mitchell, Rufus Wainwright) with a stunning cast of musicians including Australia's finest guitarist Mark Punch (Renee Geyer) along with international luminaries: Larry Klein (Joni Mitchell, Peter Gabriel), Tim Pierce (Tom Petty, Rod Stewart), Brian MacLeod (Sheryl Crow), and Larry Goldings (James Taylor). Look out for it's release soon. Check out Jackie's new website at www.jackiebristow.com.

The gorgeous Abby Dobson has completed her debut solo album recorded at Big Jesus Burger and Electric Avenue! The album features Sydney's best and favorite musicians including Paul Mac (Silverchair), Naomi Radom (Coda, Josh Pyke), Rob Cranny (Sarah Blasko), and has the stunning string arrangements of Sydney's maestro Jackie Orszaczky. Songs on the album have been produced by producer/instrumentalist Tony Buchen (Baggsment, Buchman) and Abby herself, bringing her own arrangements to life and finally on CD for your listening pleasure. Currently being mixed by the wonderful Paul McKercher (Little Birdy, Eskimo Joe). Mastering the album this month in New York. Release date TBA.

Kara Grainger is in the final stages of recording her debut album with producer /instrumentalist David Kalish (Rickie Lee Jones) and Barry Maguire (Amos Lee). As mentioned in the last Craving update, the album has such great musicians as Jeff Young(Jackson Browne, Julia Fordham), Joel Guzman(Los Super Seven), Reggie McBride (Stevie Wonder, John Lee Hooker), Richie Haywood (Little Feat), and more. Kara also recorded a duet with Blue Note blues singer Amos Lee (check him out!) for the album. Stay tuned for release details.

And Kara has been once again invited to showcase at the International Folk Alliance, held this time in Memphis Tennesee, Feb 2007.

Greta has left for a stint in Europe playing keyboards for NY band The Last Town Chorus supporting European band Guillemots. While in London Greta will be performing a solo show @ 12 Bar Club November 7 and appearing live on radio station Resonance104.4fm on Sunday, November 5 (12-3pm). She has been recording her new album with her band The Extroverts having started mixing with Mark Plati (David Bowie, The Cure). Check out news at www.gretagertler.net

may 06

After travelling the country with Paul Mac as one of his star singers promoting his new album, the gorgeous Abby Dobson is playing this Saturday 6th May at the Vanguard in Newtown. She'll have special guests Paul Mac and the wonderful Naomi Radhom (Coda) on violin, along with her band. Abby most usually sells out at the Vanguard so get in while you can! Support spot on the night is beautiful singer/songwriter Melanie Horsnell.

Halfway through recording a stunning album with producer/instrumentalist Tony Buchen (Baggsment, Buchman), Abby will be returning soon to complete recording and we hope to see her album out soon. Stay tuned...

Buy now!

Kara Grainger begins recording of her debut solo album this month in LA with producer /instrumentalist David Kalish (Rickie Lee Jones).

Kara and David have put together a band for the recording with LA based players including:-

Jeff Young - keys (Jackson Browne, Julia Fordham), Joel Guzman - hammond (Los Super Seven), Reggie McBride - bass (Stevie Wonder, John Lee Hooker), Gary Furguson- drums (John Hiatt, Charlie Sexton).

Can't wait to hear the outcome!

In the meantime have a listen to Kara's earlier recordings done in Australia about 18 months ago. Kara's song Secret Soul has been played on BBC2 Radio in UK and the song won her an Honorable Mention in 2005 Billboard World Songwriting Competition!

We'll be sure to keep you up to date with her recording and any shows that come her way.

After a great show at The Great Escape, butterfly 9 prepare to go to Toronto to showcase at this year's North By Northeast music conference.

NXNE is Canada's most important music festival. Now in its 12th year, NXNE has a worldwide reputation for discovering and exposing new and emerging talent to music fans and industry professionals.

This year's event takes place June 8 - 10. More than 25 clubs in downtown Toronto will showcase almost 400 of the best artists from Canada, the U.S., and around the world.

And the beautiful Jackie Bristow impressed audiences around Australia opening shows for the legendary Daniel Lanois. Daniel was a very supportive host, watching every show from backstage and complimenting Jackie onstage to the audiences.

Jackie has just returned to Los Angeles to finalise new mixes of her album which is sounding absolutely stunning. Jackie has been mixing with Helik Hadar (engineer/mixer Joni Mitchell, Madeleine Peyroux). To listen to the title track, Crazy Love, press here.

april 06

Jackie Bristow is thrilled to be the support for legendary producer/guitarist/composer Daniel Lanois on his upcoming Australian tour of April 2006.

Lanois, who has worked with everyone from U2 to Bob Dylan, is touring in support of his Grammy nominated album Belladonna– a rich and multi-layered tour de force of instrumental music evoking the soulful mysteries of blues, folk, country and gospel.. Jackie is a long time fan of Lanois and this will be a memorable tour for her and audiences alike.

April 2006

Sat 8th Governor Hindmarsh, Adelaide
Sun 9th Hepburn Springs Palais, Melb
Tues 11th The Athenaeum Theatre, Melb
Wed 12th The Basement, Sydney
Thur 13th The Basement, Sydney

Buy now!

Catch Jackie live on this unique and unforgettable tour with one of Canada's greatest musical legends before she returns to Los Angeles. Jackie's first single from her forthcoming album Crazy Love is now available here or for sale at these concerts.

Butterfly 9 are looking forward to their lovely SUNSET SHOW at the exciting Sydney festival The Great Escape held at the Newington Armory this Easter Long Weekend - three days and nights of non-stop music, arts comedy, cinema and heaps more. Butterfly 9 will be on The Riverside Stage Sunday 16th at 6pm.

The festival highlights include Butterfly 9 of course, Martha Wainwright, Sigur Ros, Femi Kuti, Rodrigo y Gabriella, Afro Moses, The Black Keys, Silverchair, The Audreys, Josh Pyke and Jackie Orszaczky Trio to name but a few.

Don't miss out! Tickets on sale from Ticketek and Moshtix.

Buy now!

Butterfly 9 have been invited to showcase at this year's North by Northeast (NXNE) festival in Canada. NXNE is Canada's most important music festival. Now in its 12th year, NXNE has a worldwide reputation for discovering and exposing new and emerging talent to music fans and industry professionals.

This year's event takes place June 8 - 10, 2006 in Toronto. More than 25 clubs in downtown Toronto will showcase almost 400 of the best artists from Canada, the U.S., and around the world.

march 06

More TV and Radio for butterfly 9!

After butterfly 9's beautiful song Someday When You're Gone was promo song for Channel 7's Home & Away last week, they kicked this week off with a live performance on Mornings With Kerri-Anne on Channel 9. Great to see them onscreen!

Sunday saw them performing live at the ABC studios in Ultimo for Radio National's listener day with Simon Marnie. The acoustic performance was an outside broadcast in front of a live audience. Thanks go to Simon Marnie for another great show.
Catch them at a gig near you!

Fri 3rd March, The Goulbourn Club
Goulbourn, NSW
Supporting Karl Broadie

Saturday 4th March, Nowra Tea Rooms
Nowra, NSW
Supporting Karl Broadie

Sun 19th March, The Tote Hotel (Melb)
71 Johnston Street, Collingwood, VIC

Tuesday 21st March
"Collage" The Esplanade Hotel (Melb)
11 The Esplanade, St. Kilda VIC

Just announced!
Kara Grainger supporting RUSSELL CROWE and The Ordinary Fear Of God

Thursday March 9th & Friday 10th 2006
@ The House Of Blues Sunset Strip
8430 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood, CA
$25, 9PM

Kara is now back in Los Angeles after a highly successful visit to Austin where she showcased at International Folk Alliance Conference. She was joined on stage by the royalty of Austin musicians including Grammy Award winning guitarist/composer Eric Johnson, Chris Maresh (Eric Johnson), Rob Kazanel and Riley Osbourne (Willie Nelson). She was a hit at the conference and garnered very enthusiastic support from audiences and music delegates.

One local radio presenter said this: "I probably saw 150 artist showcases over 4 days/nights - Kara is my pick for best of conference... Kara's a star! Please bring her back to Austin ASAP... I cohost a show called "Folkways" on KUT Austin, 90.5FM... I'm gonna be spinning Kara all spring." David Obermann

february '06

NEWS: Greta's song, "PATIENCE" (from "The Baby That Brought Bad Weather"), has made it to the finals of the International Songwriting Competition! There were over 15,000 entrants and the judges include Tom Waits, Loretta Lynn, Joss Stone, Macy Gray, Sonny Rollins and more. Feel free to vote for "People's Favourite" song here - www.songwritingcompetition.com/
winners.htm. Patience is a finalist of the 'Performance' category. "Patience" features Greta (omnichord/vocals), Barney McAll (Wurlitzer/Nord/glockenspiel), Jonathan Maron (bass), Dan Rieser (drums), Jason Crigler (electric guitar), David Wood (acoustic guitar), Noah Simon (engineer/co-producer, backing vocals). www.gretagertler.net

HOME & AWAY for butterfly 9!

butterfly 9's beautiful song Someday When You're Gone is going to be the promo song for Channel 7's Home & Away for the week of Feb 10-14th 2006.

Feel free to ring in the station and say 'where is that fantastic song from?'!

Go butterfly 9. Look out for them coming to some shows near you soon.

And the lovely Jackie Bristow will be returning to Oz in January for a month or so before heading back to what is becoming her local town of Venice Beach, CA. Jackie is remixing some songs and reworking some of her album with Helik Hadar (Larry Klein, Rufus Wainwright, Joni Mitchell, Madeleine Peyroux). With new photos and artwork for the album currently under construction, Crazy Love is on it's way... Jackie has been writing songs and continuing to do shows and meet a wonderful community of great musicians including Ron Sexsmith, Jack Shit and Peter Himmelmann. She has performed at such venues as The Joint, Cinema Bar, Genghis Cohen and The Mint and building her fan base over there.

Don't miss her Sydney (& New Zealand) shows!

Sun Jan 29th
The Commerical Hotel
Darling Street East Balmain
6-9pm free

Tues 31st
The Basement,
with butterfly 9 and The Audreys
29 Reiby Place Circular Quay
$15 8.30 start

Wed 2nd Feb
Yallah Road House & Shooters Bars
supporting Renee Geyer
Lot 21 Princes Highway YALLAH NSW 2530
9pm

Sat 4th Feb
Revesby Workers Club, Revesby
supporting Renee Geyer
2B Brett Street, Revesby
8.30

Saturday Feb 11th
THE DUX DE LUX
Queenstown Wharf
New Zealand
9pm

Fri 3rd March
WINE BANC - cancelled
Cnr Martin Place and Elizabeth Sts
9pm-12

Kara Grainger is in Australia for the month of January only for some shows before heading back to the States to showcase at the 18th Annual International Folk Alliance Conference in Austin, TX this February and record her forthcoming album.

Whilst in Sydney, her shows include

6th January - The Bridge Hotel
135 Victoria Rd, Rozelle
Midnight - 3am
supporting brother Mitch Grainger

14th January - The Commercial Hotel
82 Darling St, East Balmain
4-7pm Free

20th January - The Wine Banc
Cnr Elizabeth & Martin Place
Bookings: 9222 1919 9pm-12pm
with Mitch Grainger & Jonathan Zwartz

28th January - The Groove Lounge
@ North Bondi RSL
with an all star cast Declan Kelly, Mitch Grainger, Lachlan Doley and Rowan Lane.
9pm (free before 8.30) $10

summer news dec'05

Don't miss!!

Jackie Bristow
butterfly 9
The Audreys (Adelaide)

The Basement January 31st
29 Reiby Place
Circular Quay $18, $15
9251 2797

A sensational night featuring two Craving artists/bands. Jackie Bristow returns for a brief visit from Los Angeles to showcase songs from her forthcoming album Crazy Love. Butterfly 9 play songs from their critically acclaimed album One For The Birds (see reviews). Second single coming soon! And introducing Adelaide band The Audreys - folksy, bluesy, from footstomping to beguiling.

"Best of all though, it sounds just as good, if not better, the fifth or 10th time around. Not odd, not quirky, not throwaway, just very, very good." Bernard Zuel, SMH 5/11/05

butterfly 9 - one for the birds
LAUNCHING OVER FOUR GREAT NIGHTS
@ The Mocean Bar in Bondi this
Thursday 1st December.
There will be prizes, goodies and plenty of great music...

8TH + GRETA GERTLER
15TH + guest
22nd + ABBY DOBSON

8pm $10
34a Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach
(02) 93009888 www.moceanrestaurant.com.au

For full review and others click here.

www.butterfly9.com

Don't miss the beautiful Abby Dobson playing live in some of Sydney's most loved and intimate venues this first month of summer!
"if you have never heard abby dobson, do something about it... lights up the stage and steals the show." - adelaide advertiser

03/12/2005 08:00pm- Homebake
The Domain, Sydney - last show of an east coast run of shows with amigo paul mac, as a guest vocalist, promoting his new album 'the panic room' which abby has a new song on. for more info go to www.paulmac.com.au

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04//12/2005 08:00pm - The Brass Monkey
115a Cronulla Street, Cronulla - $12
abby's show at the brass monkey again. with simon and edoardo from the velvet fog opening the night. gorgeous. www.brassmonkey.com.au

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18/12/2005 08:00pm- The Brass Monkey
115a Cronulla Street, Cronulla - $12
with loren opening the night. abby will be playing with felix of the megawatt smile on electric guitar and the sublime/divine naomi from CODA on violin.

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22/12/2005 08:00pm- The Mocean Bar
34a Campbell Parade, Bondi Beach - $10
playing solo, supporting sydney duo butterfly 9 to help launch their brand new album and celebrate craving records' christmas party.

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23&24/12/2005 08:00pm - The Vanguard
King Street, Newtown - $18
2 big beautiful christmas shows with full band and friends falling off the stage. paul mac's gonna play the grand piano and there'll be strings and reindeer maybe and dean of leonardo said he might even turn up and do a couple of oldies with me. divinity itself, carla werner, will be supporting on both nights. I would suggest you book for these shows. last ones have all sold out very quickly. www.thevanguard.com.au or tel:9557 7992.

NY based Greta Gertler will be visiting her hometown of Sydney this month too! She is doing one show at The Vanguard Sunday December 18th and also opening for butterfly 9 at the Mocean Bar December 8th. Don't miss this wonderfully vibrant and original performer.

To book tickets visit www.moshtix.com.au or call 02 9209 4614.

“Once in a while a voice comes along that really makes you sit up and take notice. Australian born New Yorker Greta Gertler is such a voice”. Headliner Magazine (Radio City Music Hall) www.gretagertler.net

Kara Grainger is returning from the United States for a short stint where she has been performing and working on material for her debut solo album which is due to be released next year.

She will be heading off early in the year to rehearse up her band to showcase at the 18th Annual International Folk Alliance Conference alongside Aussie band The Audreys and others in Austin, TX, February 2006. www.karagrainger.com

“Music fans know the delicious pleasure that comes from discovering a new act….This Sydney duo are a major discovery.”
Kathy McCabe, Daily Telegraph.

Craving Records is pleased to announce the upcoming release of Sydney duo butterfly 9's new album One For The Birds (out Nov 2005 Craving Records/Reverberation). With a classic pop sound and traces of Aimee Mann, Crowded House, The Beatles, and Sheryl Crow, their songs have featured repeatedly on Aussie hit shows The Secret Life Of Us, Home and Away and Crash Burn as well as Aaron Spelling's latest series Summerland in the US.

“You’ll spend the weekend uncovering shimmering pop music that has strong echoes of Aimee Mann and underground pop maven Matthew Sweet.” Bernard Zuel, SMH.

www.butterfly9.com

Kara Grainger has been invited to showcase at the 18th Annual International Folk Alliance Conference February 10 - 14 2006 in Austin, Texas.

Widely recognised as "the premier professional development conference focused on folk, roots, multicultural and world music in North America", the Folk Alliance Conference is an amazing opportunity to meet agents, managers and labels from all over the world.

Greta Gertler will be visiting her hometown of Sydney this December. She is doing one show at The Vanguard Sunday December 18th. Don't miss this wonderfully vibrant and original performer.

To book tickets visit www.moshtix.com.au or call 02 9209 4614.

“Once in a while a voice comes along that really makes you sit up and take notice. Australian born New Yorker Greta Gertler is such a voice”. Headliner Magazine (Radio City Music Hall)

www.gretagertler.net

Tania Bowra has just returned from performing as tour support for one of the greatest songwriters of our time - Jimmy Webb. Webb performed on our shores September 2005 and played all capital cities as part of the JIMMY WEBB – TWILIGHT OF THE RENEGADES - AUSTRALIAN TOUR.

“dreamy feel and crystalline sound… a cross between Neil Young and Fiona Apple” (Inpress Mag 03/08/04)

www.taniabowra.com

Kara Grainger is presently in the United States where she is performing and working on material for her debut solo album which is due to be released next year.

After Visiting New Orleans in mid July and performing at the `Louisiana Music Factory’, Kara headed to Los Angeles where she opened for Eric Johnson at the House of Blues in Hollywood.

Recently she has united with a great group of musicians including David Kalish (left) on guitar (Rickie lee Jones), Gary Fergerson on drums (Stevie Nicks, John Hiatt) and Freddie Beckmeier on bass (Etta James, Duane Allman).

Kara will soon be heading to Austin, Texas where she will be performing at The Texas Music Cafe.

She has also been accepted to play at the Annual International Folk Alliance Conference (www.folkalliance.net) which will be held there in February 2006.

www.karagrainger.com

After being in Los Angeles for 2 months she Jackie Bristow has played some of the famous singer/songwriter venues, The Mint, Genghis Cohen, House of Blues (BV's for Kara Grainger) Bel Air and Buffalo Club where she had the opportunity to sing with Jack Shit (band members with Jackson Brown and Elvis Costello) alongside Ron Sexsmith. Jackie has also had a residency at the Cinema Bar (Culver City) after opening several shows for Peter Himmelman.

Jackie has also has had a busy time meeting with publishing companies, record labels, management companies and solicitors. This has been a very positive and supportive time for Jackie and her album. We are thrilled at the response and are looking forward to finding the right home for Crazy Love.

Heading to London and Europe for the month of October for shows and meetings, then Jackie returns to USA for November to visit NYC, Nashville and San Francisco. Hopefully Jackie will be home in December January and will be playing locally in Sydney!


	Jackie Bristow has completed her new album Crazy Love, recorded in Los Angeles and Byron Bay with Canadian/LA based producer Mark Howard (Lucinda Williams, Tom Waits, Daniel Lanois, The Sam Roberts Band) and mastered in LA by Joe Gastwirt (Crosby, Stills & Nash). The Los Angeles recording included the following musicians; Michael Chaves (guitar - John Mayer, Sarah McLachlan), Zak Rae (keys - Alanis Morissette, Macy Gray, Sinead O Connor), Hal Craigen - (bass - Iggy Pop) and Don Heffington (drums - Lucinda Williams, Bob Dylan). The recording continued in Byron Bay and Craving Records was very proud to fly Daryl Johnson (bass - Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Emmy Lou Harris) and Tony Mangurian (drums - Lucious Jackson, Bob Dylan) out specifically for this recording. Australia's Mark Punch (guitar - Renee Geyer, Kasey Chambers) and Craving's own Kara Grainger (backing vocals, guitar) also contributed to the album.

Greta Gertler continues to write and perform around her locality of New York City with her band The Extroverts. She has also been composing some music for the ABC-TV series "Hooking Up" (about the trials and tribulations of internet dating in NYC), which began airing nationally on Thursday, July 14 at 9pm. She has also been collaborating with a host of NY musicians on a variety of projects.

To learn more about what Greta is up to click here.

“Once in a while a voice comes along that really makes you sit up and take notice. Australian born New Yorker Greta Gertler is such a voice”. Headliner Magazine (Radio City Music Hall)

www.gretagertler.net

Craving Records attended SXSW in Austin, March 2005. Jackie Bristow performed at the official Australian SXSW Showcase fondly dubbed The Aussie BBQ. She was in fine company alongside Ben Lee, Sarah Blasko, Little Birdy, Missy Higgins, John Butler Trio and more.

The SXSW MUSIC AND MEDIA CONFERENCE (SXSW) showcases hundreds of musical acts from around the globe on fifty stages in downtown Austin. By day, conference registrants do business in the SXSW Trade Show in the Austin Convention Center and partake of a full agenda of informative, provocative panel discussions featuring hundreds of speakers of international stature. The nineteenth annual SXSW Music And Media Conference and festival will take place March 16 - 20, 2005.


	As of 1st February 2005, Jackie Bristow’s song This Is Australia is being played on every QANTAS domestic flight on the inflight radio and entertainment DVD, as well as being the arrival song on every incoming QANTAS international flight! And as of 1st July, This Is Australia will be played on every singly Japan Airlines flight.

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