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What's New on Collected Sounds
August 2005

News

Here's what is new on Collected Sounds for the month of August, 2005

I hope the weather where you are is better than it is here. Sheesh it's hot!!
If you've been reading the blog you know that the most recent change here on Collected Sounds is that I'd decided to allow Google ads. I just decided that while I love doing this and keeping up this site, researching, reviewing, etc I just can't do it for free anymore. So I've added the ads. They're pretty inobtrusive and they do usually pertain to what the page is about so you won't see ads for that certain pill or anything like that.

Other ways you can help out the site:

Make a donation to Collected Sounds it would be muchly appreciated!

Get yourself some smokin' Collected Sounds Merchandise. Let me know if there's any other kind of merch you would like. I can always add things to the store.

Be sure to check out our Forums (Message Boards) Collected Sounds Community

Thanks for visiting...enjoy August!

House Concerts
Julie Loyd- We hosted Julie last weekend, July 31, 2005. I don't have the photos ready yet, but will soon. They will be accessible at this link among others.

Upcoming Shows

Gregory Douglass - Our next show is the highly anticipated rescheduled show featuring Gregory Douglass. He's so great, I can't wait to see him. He's got a new CD out called Stark. Go here to lsiten to track samples and get the CD.
For more info check out: [Greg's show page]

Jodi Shaw- will be gracing our living room in November. I've been a fan of Jodi's since her CD, "The Pie-Love Sky" was sent to me two years ago. I still listen to it religiously. It's one of the best CDs I've gotten in the last 5 years. I'm more than excited to hear these songs live. Plus, her new CD, Snow on Saturn, will be out by then!! Go here to hear some clips.
For more info check out: [Jodi's show page]

To keep updated on shows as they become confirmed, please subscribe to the house concerts announcement list by sending a blank email to; subscribe-houseconcerts@collectedsounds.com

New/Updated Spotlights

Dar Williams I got the unique oppourtunity to interview Dar Williams (via email) so though I have not gotten my answers back, I decided to update her page. You know, in case she checks it out!

New Interviews

July was a banner month for Interviews. Three! Count 'em three new ones!

Amy Smith Interview by Dave Adair

Randi Russo Interview by Dave Adair

Ekayani Interview by Anna Maria Stjarnell

New Concert Reviews SWAP Festival - Contributor David Adair has given us his review of this festival that took place this July in Manchester, England. It featured, Thea Gilmore, Fultons Point, Sam Hammond and Martyn Joseph.

New CD Reviews

You can also go to the New Additions section on the site by clicking HERE

Seconds by Kate Rogers

Indian Girl by Sumitra

Blue and Borderlined by Cynthia Lin

The Living Room Tour by Carole King

Quarter Life Crisis by Arden Kaywin

Brand New Day by Emily Lord

Dance With the Shadows by Tirill

Little Things by Hanne Hukkelberg

In the Wake by Dream Aria

Apolune by Elaine Lachica

Every Thought by Shauna Burns

Simple Magic by Marina V

Very Berry by Diana Berry

Parallel Universe by David Russell

Before Morning Arrived by Vera Deirdre

Essense of Solitude by Sally Garozzo

Medusa by Rachel Derry

Love+Rescue by Cameron Dezen

Beautifully Twisted by Charmed

Sweet Sinsations by Lisa Mychols

Give me a Perfect World by Sun Palace

Limelight by Liz Tormes

The Apiary by Jennifer Greer

Essential Elements by Jenica Rayne

Safe in a Crazy World by Corrinne May

Tippi by Tippi

Shut off the World by Dirty Children

Metropolitan Hotel by Chely White

Make Your Troubles Mine by Ellery

More Classified Ads are popping up so be sure to check that section out too!



Please help out this site,
visit the Collected Sounds store
for all your merchandise needs!

...as usual... I am still asking for visitors to submit CD or concert reviews for the site. It doesn't even have to be a performer that I spotlight, just one that you like. A few requirements are that the women featured must be "total artists" and by that I mean they must write their own music. Not necessarily ALL their own, collaborations are fine and a few covers are fine, but primarily their music must be their own. So if there is a CD that you just can't seem to get out of your CD player or a show that you can't stop raving about, please write up a little something and send it to me

Thanks for your help out. Please keep visiting and sending me your suggestions, requests, etc...

~Amy Lotsberg
Collected Sounds - A Guide to Women In Music
http://www.collectedsounds.com

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