*Get yourself some smokin' Collected Sounds Merchandise.
I am in the process of adding mini buttons, so they'll be up soon! But there are cool shirts and it is about time weather wise for a new hoodie don'tcha think?
I love mine. I have two. :)
Let me know if there's any other kind of merch you would like. I can always add things to the store.
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Thanks for visiting...enjoy September!
House Concerts
We've not had any more shows since last we talked, since we've been taking a little break. But we have some coming up...
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."
I just wrote the reivew today. [See it here]
Go here to listen 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]
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New/Updated Spotlights
None at this time. I am leaving Dar Williams as our Spotlight artist for this month also.
There's just so much good stuff for her. Also her CD, "My Better Self" comes out this month.
New Interviews
Alice Marie Interview by S.N.
Isobel Heyworth Interview by Dave Adair
Note: I got the unique oppourtunity to interview Dar Williams (via email). Of course I jumped on it.
However, I just learned that she prefers to do the interview via phone! (EEK!) so I am preparing for that and getting it set up. I will let you know
when that's up.
New Concert Reviews
Beth Amsel - Beth did a little last minute show at Gingko Coffee House
in St. Paul, MN and I was there!
Julie Loyd House Concert Though the show happened in July,
I've gotten the photos and set list up now.
New CD Reviews
Wow, this was a big month! 40 reviews! Sheesh. That's a lot of music. You're going to see this get a tad less in the months to come.
I have realized that I can't possibly keep up with this on my own anymore (I get about 15 Cds a week on average) so I am only going to review ones that I really
really like. That way I can spend more time on the rest of the site (and maybe even on my real life!). So here they are:
You can also go to the New Additions section on the site by clicking HERE
My Better Self by Dar Williams
Is is Love? by Gail Marten and the Clem Ehoff Trio
Jakarta Skyscraper by Jakarta Skyscraper
Disfigured Live by Menthol Hill
Emily Rodgers and her Majesty's Stars by Emily Rodgers and her Majesty's Stars
Where I Belong by Asa
Revue Noir by Revue Noir
Dirty Purple by Madelin Zero
Speak For Yourself by Imogen Heap
8 by Coppe
The Little Things by Claudia DiNatale
Brooklyn Cowgirl by Judy Klass
Maybe We're Making God Sad and Lonely by Dreamend (a boy review)
EP by Nadine Zahr
Lost in This by Khierstin
Green Pond by Fiji Mermaid - Our 1000th Review!!
All the Stars by Maya Flyer
Foxes and Hounds by The Sharp Things (a boy review)
Tears for Jack by Margaret McClure
The Trouble with Fiction by Rebekah Jordan
Between Chaos and Melody by Celestial Static
Aloneaphobe by Steven Mark (a boy review)
I'll Have What She's Having by The Tuna Helpers
85th and Nowhere by Michele Ari
Confessions by Katie Marie
Rivers + Roads by Tori Sparks
Precious Details by Jane Afinson
Odos Eis Ouranon-La Via Verso el Cielo by Ataraxia and Autunna et sa Rose
Sound by Dawn Kenny
Island by Jo Gabriel
The Overture and the Underscore by Sarah Blasko - A personal favorite!!
Song of the Sea by Sharon Knight
Swimmer by Girl Friday
Wax the Roses by Elly Brown
Notes on Love by Petra Jean Phillipson
Supergirl by Andi Starr
Live at Wood Hall by Allison Crowe
Seize the Day by Chakra Blue
Dreamers Everywhere by Kathryn Mostow
Bicycle by Euleen Sherman
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