Friday, November 23, 2007

Femme Fest Lineup, Part I

I had a nice stack of news to report, of which I haven't been able to get to, but I decided that this was more important... This is the FULL LINE-UP FOR FEMME FEST:

Adrianne

http://WWW.ADRIMUSIC.COM

http://www.myspace.com/adriannemusic

Performing at the OUTDOOR PATIO STAGE @ 4:30 P.M.

Adrianne has a voice and songs that will fill your heart and break your heart at the same time. From the moment she steps onto the stage until the last note, the room is silent, as she has a way of creating a world within a world. She has supported such acts as Jeff Buckley, Jonatha Brooke, Jackson Browne, Bonnie Raitt, Tegan and Sara, and Colin Hay. She’s shared the stage with The Weepies, and Tracy Bonham just to name a few, and is soon to be playing with Lyle Lovett, Shawn Mullins, Patty Griffin and Emmy Lou Harris.

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A.K.A.

http://www.myspace.com/aka

Performing at the OUTDOOR PARKING LOT STAGE @ 10:00 P.M.



Lori (singer/guitarist)

Nat (bassist)

Nabedi (drummer)

Usually when you tell someone he hits like a girl, it’s meant as an insult. But the punch the all-girl trio A.K.A. packs is anything but weak. The up-and-coming local group has been making a name for itself since 2004. Now with a different drummer and frequent shows at PS 14, Churchill’s, Felt, and other venues, A.K.A. puts on knockout performances that have bred a loyal following on the estrogen-lacking 305 rock scene. The group’s music is telltale of its influences with an attitude that can only match Alanis Morissette's, a catchy sensibility comparable to No Doubt, and heavy guitar riffs reminiscent of Green Day. The trio’s alternative feel is an appealing pop sound tinged with a bit of edgy punk flavor. Most notable are the lead singer’s powerful vocals, energetic yet haunting and fueled by the group’s signature fast beat. Fans can expect a full-length release in the upcoming months.

By Alexandra QuiƱones

Originally published by Miami New Times 2006-07-13 ©2005 New Times, Inc. All
rights reserved.

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Ana Kanpa: Spirits of The Earth

http://www.AnaKanpa.com

http://www.MySpace.com/AnaKanpa

Performing at the UPSTAIRS STAGE IN THE CABARET @ 11:00 P.M..


Valkyrie: Lead Vocals and Djembe

Mike Matthews: Guitars, Keyboards and Vocals

Robert Barcelo: Drums and Percussion

Pedro "Piort" Ramos: Bass Guitar

Ana Kanpa is not the name of a person or individual, it is the name of our band. We are an indie rock band from South Florida that specializes in hypnotic jams, haunted melodies, poetry and otherworldly songs of spirit and earth. Our name means "spirits of the earth", and comes from an ancient Sumerian prayer: "Zi dinger ana kanpa" or, "Spirits of the Earth, remember". None of us is "Ana", yet we are all "Ana"--including you.

As artists, we are passionate about creating and connecting with each other, as well as the audience. We experiment with sound, especially in our jams, bringing together different flavors from middle eastern to funk and blues. Ana Kanpa is always evolving. Our shows are a journey through different moods and eclectic sounds inspiring thoughtful reflection and the desire to dance.

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Bitchfire

http://www.myspace.com/bitchfire

Performing at the OUTDOOR PATIO STAGE @ 10:30 P.M.


Sharyn Peach - Vocals

Eddie D - Drums

Donny S. Brown - Guitar

Robbie Plast - Bass

BitchFire was formed in Fort Lauderdale, Florida in November of 2006. Comprised of four veterans of Metal and Classic 80’s Rock and Roll, BitchFire composes and plays all original music. With a current repertoire of twelve original songs, BitchFire is now ready for live shows. The demo CD contains three (3) originals all recorded & mixed at Tone Zone Recording Studio in Miami, Florida. Lead singer, Sharyn Peach, is originally from Revere, Massachusetts and played in popular Boston bands including She’s So Loud, Indecent Xposure, Scuba Steve, The Brat Pack and See Spot Run. Her influences include Lita Ford & Geoff Tate from Queensryche. Drummer Eddie D is from Albany New York (he’s Bad Ass) and recently played in the heavy metal band Sea of Black. Eddie has been a drummer for over 25 years and played everything from rock to jazz to blues. His influences include John Bonham and Carmine Apice. Lead guitarist, Donny Sutton-Brown is from Jamaica (Ya Mon!) and also formerly of Sea of Black. He was sent to English boarding school age 10 (no accent, he sounds like every white, blue eyed, blonde haired rasta). He heard Judas Priest’s "Unleashed in the East", soon after and was floored. Donny has been a Metal Head ever since. His first real band, "Turbulence", was formed in Bermuda, in 1984. After many incarnations, the final lineup included Paul Crosby (of Saliva). Donny’s main influences included George Lynch, Akira Takasaki, Tony McAlpine, Randy Rhodes and most of the heavy bands from the 80’s and 90’s. Bassist Robbie Plast is from Westchester, New York and has been playing in various bands including Genius and Stratovarious for over 25 years. He shaves his head purposely (makes him more aerodynamic). He was heavily influenced by John Entwhistle. BitchFire is yet unsigned and has demo CD’s available. While local to South Florida, BitchFire is willing to travel to play venues throughout the United States.

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Kristin Cappiello

http://www.myspace.com/cappiellorecords

Performing at the OUTDOOR PATIO STAGE @ 7:30 P.M.


Kristin Cappiello

(and perhaps)


Courtney Yates


Dennis Kain


Born in New Jersey, and moving to South Florida with her retiring parents at the age of 13, Kristin Margaret Cappiello is a baffling and inimitable singer. She controls a subtle quality that makes you want to know more. The eighth of nine children of Irish and Italian parents who habitually woke the family up to Broadway show tunes and vintage opera, it was no surprise that Kristin grew a love for song. As a Catholic school girl, she was an avid member of the choir at church singing songs like "Let there be Peace on Earth", and in high school she was extremely involved with the choir, enjoying traveling ensemble and solo competitions, always returning with a hand full of superior medals. She started writing in her teens, when her mother bought her an acoustic guitar for Christmas with hopes to hear her daughter sing Joan Baez, and John Denver. Totally self-taught, her style grew over time, allowing her to share with her mother and many others song’s such as "Diamonds and Rust" as well as originals. She was introduced to Joni Mitchell when a friend of the family heard her sing and they immediately brought her to the local mall and bought her Blue. An obsession to Michael Stipe led Kristin to 10,000 Maniacs and it wasn’t long before she was wailing out her favorite covers like "Dust Bowl Day’s", Mitchells "Conversation’s" and a slew of originals in local Coffee houses and open mics. After high school, in and out of the garage band scene she frivolously pursued her music, having dipped her toes in the dark waters of the music business only to be turned off and turned down a record contract for credible reason. During her early 20’s, good friends like Jerry Leeman introduced Kristin to the act of paying gigs, setting her up with little choice but to play show’s which he couldn’t make himself. The bar and restaurant gigs wore her down, and eventually a once passionate thing became a clouded and distorted life style and soon enough, music and songwriting was only made alone in a small place she referred to as her "music room". With the exception of benefit concerts and demo recordings with other local talents, Kristin was on a 6-year hiatus, shying away from performing her music until 2005. While making an intrepid inventory of herself, she became aware that singing/songwriting is what she was supposed to do. This was a gift that would be a shame to be exhausted. With the help of inspirational friends such as Courtney Yates, and Dennis Kain, Kristin now has a solo project in the works as well as her side project collaboration "Consider The Violet", which she regularly gigs locally with her cellist, violinist comrade Courtney. Kristin is in a much brighter place now, after dusting off the guitar collection and unfinished notebook’s, she is now back in touch with her spiritual outlet, and hopes to inspire other relinquished artist to do the same.

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