F.A.T.
The F.A.T. festival (Female
Artists Tour), brings together some of the finest all-original,
music.... spotlighting women artists from California and beyond. This
event is organized and headlined by musician, Jennifer Terran,
who's aim with the festival has been to create a supportive, loving network
amongst Independent-women-music-makers world wide- and bring to audiences
the beauty and power of Independent music and art.
SUNDAY, MAY 5th, 2002
F.A.T.
Aiko Shimada / Jennifer Terran / Jill Tracy
@ Knitting Factory Hollywood (AlterKnit Lounge)
7:30pm
$10
(Advance tickets through http://www.knittingfactory.com/kfla/)
| JENNIFER TERRAN www.jenniferterran.com |
| Santa Barbara pianist/singer/songwriter, Jennifer Terran has just completed her European Tour where her latest CD was named best pop album by the Amsterdam press. "I'd gladly trade in all my Tori Amos CDs for Jennifer Terran's THE MUSICIAN... a magnificent album." Five Stars & #1 BEST POP ALBUM OF 2001 |
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- Heaven Magazine (Holland)
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| AIKO SHIMADA www.aikoshimada.com |
| Tokyo-born, Seattle-based guitarist/singer/songwriter, has recently released a CD, Blue Marble, on world-renowned Jazz composer/saxophonist, John Zorn's label, Tzadik, collaborating with musicians like Bill Frisell, DJ Olive, and Eyvind Kang. The CD has been distributed world-wide and is receiving many strong reviews in countries like England, France, Italy, Russia, Australia, Canada and Japan. |
| JILL TRACY www.jilltracy.com |
| San Francisco pianist/singer/songwriter, Jill Tracy's song "Evil Night Together" was recently given the Grand Prize in the SIBL Foundation (Songs Inspired By Literature) International Competition, and has, as a result, received much attention in the press (NPR, USA-Today, among others). |
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You may hear samples of each musicians' music at their websites. For directions, tickets and more information, please contact the venue: www.knittingfactory.com/kfla/ May 5 |
F.A.T.'s Featured
Artists:
The F.A.T. festival is headlined and organized by Jennifer Terran and
has included many wondrous women music makers including Ellen Turner (Dudley),
Teresa Tudory, The Mades, Samantha Newark, Jessica Tomich, poet- Josephine
Hyde, Rebecca Wave, Janet Robin and others.
As well as being a singer-songwriter-pianist-recording artist, Terran is a a teacher of music in Santa Barbara and has been an instructor of hip-hop dance for the past fourteen years. She has released two independent CD's, CRUEL and RABBIT on her own Grizelda Records label and is currently in the process of making her third, a concept album titled, THE MUSICIAN, due in the fall of 2000. She has been featured live by Chris Douridas on KCRW's, Morning Becomes Eclectic; opened for artists including Lisa Loeb, Elliot Smith and Robben Ford and has produced concerts for bands such as Warner Brothers' Geggy Tah and Santa Barbara's own, The Transylvanian Mountain Boys.
"Terran is a stand out Diva." Bam Magazine
"Terran happen 's to possess a remarkable soprano and a level of control
equal to that of a young Joni Mitchell." L.A.Weekly
"If Amos and Cole can he a hit, this certainly can as well." Music
Connection
"A high intensity approach to pop... she has the voice to pull it off
and sounds a lot like, well, Jennifer Terran. Grade: A" L.A. Times
"Terran's vocal ability is staggering. Her songs are beautiful." SB
Independent