First up is Ellia Bisker....aka... SWEET SOUBRETTE:
Sweet Soubrette features the songwriting, vocals and ukulele of Ellia Bisker, whose dark, edgy love songs have captured fans' hearts since she began performing solo in 2006. Her poetry, fiction, and essays have been published in a variety of online and print magazines, and her songwriting was honored with an ASCAPlus Award for 2009/2010. Bust Magazine describes her as "Brooklyn's fishnet-clad femme fatale."
Sweet Soubrette's first album, Siren Song, was released on indie label MH Records in 2008 and received critical praise and high rotation on national college radio. Time Out NY described it as "at once sweet and sassy, celebrating reckless behavior with a charmed wink." The Deli said it was "almost impossible to stop replaying in one's head after hearing."
Next at 8pm, we have Ted Garber. Ask Ted about his musical influences, and four passions shine through-the iconic time-honored entertainers of his childhood, such as Sinatra and Elvis, his late folk-rock musician father, the rhythm and blues scene of New Orleans, and insatiable globe-trotting. His thirst for new experiences has led him to more than 30 countries on four continents. Whether it's a dingy shantytown motel room in Tanzania, a Brazilian beach hut jam session, a single-mom waiting tables at Denny's, or the smiling shoe-shining oracle on a New Orleans street corner, Garber's walking, hitching, gigging, chicken-and-goat-bus-cultural-immersion is what steers his musical odyssey.
Ted kicked off his career performing covers on the streets of New Orleans for tips, where he balanced academic studies at Tulane University with his passion for playing. Inspired by the vibrancy of the city and realizing his natural ability to connect with a crowd, he honed his talent for original material. He went on to open for the likes of Pat McGee and has performed in venues as diverse as DC's legendary 9:30 Club, LA's The Viper Room, and Nashville's Bluebird Cafe. He was also named DC's Top Entertainer by WUSA-Channel 9, and won On Tap Magazine's Battle of the Bands "Taste of Arlington" Competition.
and at 9pm....the one and only... Shane Cools. “There comes a point when an unsigned artist runs out of accolades to pile up – (Irving Safdieh’s) perilously close to that threshold” AP Magazine – March 2008.... .... Irving Safdieh made waves in the music industry from 2003 to 2008 as songwriter and vocalist for The Perfect Mistake. By rigorously taking self-promotion to the next level, Irving and The Perfect Mistake were regulars on the Purevolume top unsigned artist chart and were ultimately titled Americas Top Unsigned Artist by Fuse TV in 2007. Irving and The Perfect Mistake earned critical acclaim by appearing on national television (Steven’s Untitled Rock Show in June 2007), in print (AP in 2008) and on the Vans Warped Tour before calling it quits in 2008. .... ”Pop was my first glimpse into the world of music and has really defined my growth as a musician, it’s time I brought those roots to the forefront” says Safdieh when asked about the new musical direction taken with his new project, Shane Cools. Shane Cools showcases elements that were instrumental in TPM’s success while adding the individuality that comes when an artist has the full control over the recording and production process. “Playing every instrument on the record really takes the final product to the next level, I wouldn’t have it any other way” says Safdieh.
10pm we have the first residency artist, Carley Tanchon returning to Session 73. Raw, rootsy, sultry and serene… “At the tender age of 22, to call her precocious would be an understatement.” (Daily Item, MA) Come see Carley perform songs from her new album "The Great Unknown", which was most recently performed to a packed house at Rockwood Stage 2 last week.
Finally at 11, Wednesday Night Original Sessions welcomes John Gribbin. John is a young musician I can safely say is one of my favourites locally....Often have I had it mentioned to me that he has the potential to be a great songwriter, and I can’t see any reason to disagree. The alias of the esteemed John Gribbin, ‘Building Pictures’ finds the young musician in inquisitive mood, tentatively and tenderly exploring all manner of new sounds...this song highlights his restlessly questing spirit and assured songcraft.
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