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July 2010
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The Scenes from an Icelandic Novel Pre-sale has begun! |
"Sweet Release" - New song from the album!
Listen to a demo version of "Sweet Release," the third song on Scenes from an Icelandic Novel. Click here to read the story behind the song and the lyrics.
In April 2010, Mari-José Estivariz (bass), Jake Wood (drums) and I went to Paco Loco's (Nacho Vegas, Tim Armstrong) studio to record Scenes from an Icelandic Novel. I'm very proud to announce the album will be released this Fall. Your contribution will help with the mastering, production, duplication and promotion of the album, and a music video. My goal is to raise 7500€ ($9,285) by September 17, 2010. Visit the Scenes from an Icelandic Novel Pre-sale page for more information.
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Slovakian Tour |
Mari-José and I are made our way across Slovakia with Zuzana Suchánková, playing the Matičný Svetový Festival in Nitra, the Popradské Kultúrne Leto 2010 in Poprad, Music Gallery u Dežmára in Bratislava, and Klopačka in Banská Štiavnica. You can view photos from the concerts on the photos page of the web site, and for those of you who understand Slovak, here is an interview "we" did for Nitra television. It was a great time. Thanks to everyone involved!
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Amelia Ray and Squeeze, together at last! |
My version of Squeeze's "Remember What" was chosen for the upcoming Burning Sky Records release, If I... If I... If I... The Songs of Squeeze Revisited to be released later this year. It will be a 4-CD set covering the 1st four Squeeze records in their entirety. You can listen to my version of "Remember What" now on the Songs of Squeeze Revisited Facebook page!
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New "Food Operator" episode! |
 I have finally posted a new "Food Operator" episode: Suzan's Mediterranean Chicken. Visit the Food Operator web site to listen to the show. If you would like to appear on the show, send an email to The Food Operator!
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Amelia appearing on Efecto Madrid, Radio Libertad! |
Listen to the interview:
View photos from the show
I will be appearing on Efecto Madrid on Saturday, May 1st. The interview (in Spanish) will begin around 16:20 (Madrid time) and will end around 16:45. You can listen on the web via the Radio Libertad (Click on the blinking red "Radio in Directo" graphic on the right-hand side of the page). Be sure to tune in!!
Entrevista/mini-concierto en Efecto Madrid este sábado 1 de mayo. La entrevista empezará sobre las 16:20. Se puede escuchar via el internet aquí: Radio Libertad (Haz click en "Radio in Directo").
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We have recorded the new album! |
I snuck into the studio last week to record the new album, Scenes from an Icelandic Novel, with Mari-José Estivariz (bass), Jake Wood drums, and Paco Loco (producer). If you remember, I spent a month in Iceland for an artists' residency a couple of years ago. This album is the result of the work I began there. In the coming weeks I'll be telling you all about the story behind the album, how to pre-order an autographed copy, and how you can become a part of the production process. For now let's say the album will be volcanic! It's quite different than anything I've done before (think: xylophones and disco!) In the meantime you can visit Mari-José's, Jake's and Paco's web sites by clicking on the links on their names above.
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Amelia Ray On Bierzotv.com (Español) |
Pulse aquí para ver la entrevista y unas canciones del concierto en Sala Tararí! "Jueves, 18 junio 2009: La cantante californiana residente en España, Amelia Ray, dio un concierto el pasado miércoles 17 de junio en el 8º Festival Internacional de Blues de la Sala Tararí."
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Amelia Ray and Roxy Music |
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"Take Refuge In Pleasure: The Songs of Roxy Music Revisited", which features Amelia's version of "To Turn You On" is available for pre-order! The song will appear on both the one-disc ($9.99) and three-disc version ($24.99) of the album, and you can order your copy now by visiting the Burning Sky Records web site!
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Amelia on Londons Kalling Underground radio |
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Amelia will be interviewed on Londons Kalling Underground radio on Tuesday, 10 Feb 09. To listen to the show, tune into KrushRadio.com from 4pm to 8pm east coast (US)/9pm to 1am (UK)..
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"Leaning Left" |
Erik Scaltriti has made a documentary about the state of American politics. It's called "UN PAESE DI SINISTRA" and it features some of Amelia's songs. You can watch the documentary (about 20 minutes long) here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YjovrTxvu4.
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