Train Tickets
See Train perform live on Jimmy Kimmel
When: November 22, 2010
Where: Los Angeles, CA
How: Sign up at http://www.1iota.com
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Darius Rucker Tickets
Darius Rucker Tickets
See Darius perform live on Jimmy Kimmel
When: December 2, 2010
Where: Los Angeles, CA
How: Sign up at http://www.1iota.com
Over the past three years, what started as a crazy dream to interview and cover bands has fully come alive — for some of you, right before your very eyes. Fresh out of college in a non-writing related job I launched You Sing I Write as my creative outlet. It was a simple concept: I loved music, so naturally that’s what I’d write about.
Never in a million years did I think I’d be published on RollingStone.com, AOL, MTV or Marie Claire, but my adventures traveling to music festivals, interviewing Grammy Award winning artists and covering local talent allowed me to get this far. I couldn’t be more grateful.
Last year, my friend Monica and I put together a benefit concert for TWLOHA, an organization we’ve admired since college and this year I decided to do the same. What started as the desire to raise money for the American Cancer Society in hopes to cure my cousin who was diagnosed over two months ago, now has a more personal significance as she recently passed away.
The night will include performances by four amazing bands as well as provide information on how you can help out your local American Cancer Society chapter so we can beat this horrible disease. Oh, and my website will be relaunching too thanks to Wendy Hu and Joel Brower!
For the official invite, visit Facebook. Complete details below.
Friday, November 12th at Southpaw, Brooklyn (125 5th Ave)
18+ w/ ID
admission: $10
door time: 8PM
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Hope to see you!
Flier design by Wendy Hu
Just wanted to post a friendly reminder of my three year blog anniversary/site relaunch concert on November 12th at Southpaw in Brooklyn! Wendy sent me an amazing flier that I plan to start posting around Brooklyn, so feel free to grab it and do the same.
Since it’s just two weeks away, I’m taking a hiatus updating the blog in order to make sure all the content is ready. Be sure to follow me on Twitter for my up-to-the-minute adventures.
With a solid mix of hip-hop, folk, rock and pop artists, November 12th proves to be a fun night of music. Feel free to RSVP on Facebook. Complete details are below.
Friday, November 12th at Southpaw, Brooklyn (125 5th Ave)
18+ w/ ID
admission: $10
door time: 8PM
A portion of the ticket sales will go to the American Cancer Society in memory of Silvia DeAngelis.
Hope to see you there!
Related Links:
• I’m Not A Groupie: A Music Lover’s Tale of Getting That Interview
• YSIW Celebrates Two Years!
• I’m With the Band
• Top 10 Interviews
Interview with Martina McBride, CMA Festival 2009
Photo Credit: Wendy Hu
It’s hard to believe that three years ago today I wrote my very first blog post! Fresh out of college in a non-writing related job, I yearned for a creative outlet and my former MTV colleagues suggested I start a music blog. I’m so glad I did.
Interview with Vince Scheuerman of Army of Me, Union Hall 2007
Hundreds of shows and interviews later, I can’t imagine a day without posting a review, feature, or Q&A.; Along the way I’ve interviewed some of my favorite musicians, had my share of exclusive content and a few starstruck moments. Whether it was chatting with Pat Benatar on the phone, stumping Lady Antebellum on a few questions or struggling with a lost voice and fever while interviewing Better Than Ezra, I’m still in disbelief that this is my life.
Interview with Fergie, Zootopia 2009
Thank you so much for keeping up with You Sing I Write over the past three years! There’s nothing I love more than reading your comments, questions for artists, and show recommendations. You’re the reason I continually update the site. I have many exciting things lined up in the next few weeks with my site redesign and video interviews — can’t wait for you to see! I’d love to meet you all at my big bash at Southpaw November 12. Make sure you come and say hi!
Related Links:
• I’m Not A Groupie: A Music Lover’s Tale of Getting That Interview
• YSIW Celebrates Two Years!
• I’m With the Band
• Top 10 Interviews
I’m psyched to be hosting my first CMJ party next Thursday night in Williamsburg! The show will feature performances by two of my favorite New York bands including The Ramblers, The Canon Logic and Los Angeles based Nightmare and The Cat.
Free shirts from CPHARRIK, and all kinds of delicious food from YIEatN will also be provided. The show starts at 10pm and all are welcome, but space is limited so make sure you RSVP. Come say hi if you do stop by!
Complete details below:
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Food: 7:30pm, Show: 10pm
132 N 5th St, Brooklyn, NY
RSVP: mission2cmj@gmail.com
Hope to see you there!
I am beyond excited to announce that my site redesign will be complete next month! Wendy Hu (photographer and designer extraordinaire), Joel Brower (programmer guru) and I are working hard to migrate all the content and have the site fully functioning for my 3-year celebration November 12th at Southpaw in Brooklyn.
Since it’s just under a month away, I’ll be posting less frequently in order to make sure all the content is ready so follow me on Twitter for my up-to-the-minute adventures. With that said, feel free to read through past interviews (on the right sidebar) and I’ll be back from time to time because I can’t stop writing altogether!
I can’t wait for my big bash November 12th. I’ve been putting together shows for the past two years, but this year is by far the most diverse lineup and showcases bands you NEED to know! We have a solid mix of hip-hop, folk, rock and pop artists that I really think you’ll dig. Stay tuned for the official flier and for more info, check out the bands who will be playing below!
Friday, November 12th at Southpaw, Brooklyn (125 5th Ave)
18+ w/ ID
admission: $10
door time: 8PM
A portion of the ticket sales will go to the American Cancer Society
Watch Tor Miller Band perform a cover of Ray LaMontagne’s “You Are the Best Thing” at last year’s bash below. Maybe I can make another request for it this year. What do you think? Hope to see you November 12th!
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On Saturday, Benjamin Wagner will release Forever Young, a 10-track album of cover songs and collaborations with some of New York’s finest musicians. The collection of songs, which include two Bob Dylan hits, connect to his childhood and were inspired by the birth of his daughter, Maggie. This weekend, Wagner and friends will debut the tracks at Rockwood Music Hall during two benefit performances Saturday at 3 and 8pm.
Tracks on Forever Young include “Rainbow Connection” (with Amber Rubarth), “Golden Slumbers” (with Casey Shea), and “You’ve Got A Friend” (with Mai Bloomfield). Saturday’s benefit show will include performances by Chris Abad, Jamie Leonhart, Casey Shea, Bryan Dunn, Emily Easterly, Tony Maceli, James Williams and more. Proceeds will be donated to organizations like Fred Rogers Center and Campaign for Commercial Free Childhood in support of their efforts towards advancing early learning and children’s media.
Next week, You Sing I Write will premiere the music video for title track, “Forever Young” and you can be a part of it! Simply upload a big, non-compressed image of yourself as a baby or toddler on Facebook by Saturday for a chance to be featured in the video. For more information on the project and the inspiration behind each song, visit BenjaminWagner.com.
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Related Links:
• Artist to Watch: Amber Rubarth
• Jamie Leonhart Keeps Standing Room Only Crowd Singing
• A Holiday Benefit Concert Recap
• A Family Holiday Album to Benefit Young Writers
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You Sing I Write Wins Music Award!
I received an email last week informing me that You Sing I Write won a Web Excellency Award from Theater Seat Store!
When checking out the site for myself, they write:
“Sometimes it seems that everyone has an opinion about music. This award goes to those blogs who’s opinions matter.”
The site went on to explain their process of choosing the blogs that stand out for music coverage.
“The team has once again composed a list of the best blogs in music, this time focussing on the heavily-stamped ground of music reviews. We provide the unique sites below in one simple location for your review and enjoyment, while at the same time using the opportunity to award each for their fine writing skills and services to the sprawling world of music and, of course, the dear reader.
The amount of music review blogs out there is staggering to say the least – from professional publications to personal journals, we focussed not on the size of the operation (or indeed the subsequent output) when choosing our award winners but on the sheer quality of content on offer. This will be manifestly apparent to anyone who takes the time to read them.”
Thanks for all your support over the years! Mark your calendars for a special 3-year anniversary blog bash November 12th in Brooklyn. More details to come! To check out the other blog winners, visit Theater Seat Store.
I can hardly believe it’s been a month since I moved to Brooklyn. While I’ve been exploring all the venues in the area and attending numerous shows in cool locations like rooftops and friends’ backyards, I thought, “Why not host my own backyard concert with my roommates?” So, instead of the typical housewarming party, my roommates and I are planning a show at our friend’s backyard in Park Slope next Sunday.
Won’t you join us?
Brooklyn-based band The Ramblers will bring their soulful Americana for a set you won’t want to miss. They’ll be performing the night before at Mercury Lounge, so if you’re in the area definitely check them out there and come to our soiree the next day for a scaled down, acoustic set. The Ramblers have been compared to The Band and like to refer to themselves as a mix of Jim Croce backed with Booker T. & the M.G.’s. With rave reviews by numerous music publications, they will surely impress.
Be sure to listen to The Ramblers on MySpace and to RSVP for the location of our backyard concert E-mail me. Hope to see you Sunday!