Ellery News :: 3.24.09 :: The Launch
THE BIG NEWS...
THE WHAT...
THE WHO...
THE WHERE and WHEN...
GET IN ON IT! ...
WHERE WE'LL BE... (Midwest, East Coast, Cinci show!!)
CLOSING...
THE BIG NEWS...
Hello Friends,
It's a big day for Ellery!
We've been so excited to send this email out to you.
We can finally say to you - to all of you - the one thing we've been wanting to say for SUCH a long time:
We're making another record!
It's true. And not just someday, but beginning right now. Today.
And with you. (More on that in a minute!)
The recording time is on the books. We've signed on the dotted line. We've blocked several Summer weeks.
It's all begun, and it's feverishly moving ahead.
THE WHAT...
We've had our eyes out on our next full-length since late-2007. We've been compiling songs as they come, tucking them away to see where they lead. We've been enthusiastic, but patient. We didn't want to make another record just to make another record.
We've wanted the recording process to unfold gracefully and authentically -- Whatever that meant. Whatever that means. We'd surely know it when we felt it. :)
THE WHO...
In January, Justin began talking about Malcolm Burn. Malcolm is a Grammy-winning producer who has worked with the likes of Emmylou Harris, Bob Dylan, Kaki King, Rachel Yamagata, Sarah McLachlan, Gillian Welch, Ryan Adams, and more.
Once Justin mentioned the idea, we began listening more closely:
Emmylou's voice on "Red Dirt Girl." The haunting sound of Rachel Yamagata's "The Reason Why." The clarity of Kaki King's "Open Mouth," the intimacy of Carrie Rodriguez's "Rag Doll," and so much more.
I (Tasha) don't know much about production, and I don't get into gear or studio layouts or anything akin to either of these. But I know something deeply beautiful when I hear it, and the more I heard of Malcolm's work, the more convinced I became that he was exactly what we'd been looking for.
By the time we found out he wanted to work with us, we were sold.
THE WHERE and WHEN...
So we'll be recording in Malcolm's upstate-NY studio this June and July: a glorious time to be in the Hudson Valley!
This is a dream of an opportunity, with the potential to open a lot of doors for Ellery in the future.
Which leads fabulously to the next piece of news...
GET IN ON IT!...
This is definitely our most ambitious project to date. We're setting out to make the best record we've ever made, with what we believe are the best songs we've written.
With that in mind, we've launched the "Ellery Stimulus."
(Ah, the pop-culture reference.)
You the fan have the opportunity to participate in the Ellery story in a much more personal, intimate, and integral way. Through the Stimulus, we're raising funds to complete the next record:
Go now to www.ellerystimulus.com
You can read the story, find ALL KINDS of details and FAQ's and, most importantly...
You’ll find LOTS of options for contributing towards the new record, each with a collection of interesting rewards: from new music, to private shows, to keyboards, to dinner, and more...
You can contribute a little or a lot, whatever works for you. Every dollar counts, and every contribution has a PROFOUND effect. The love adds up!
And there's more to this than "raising funds." Through the process of fundraising, we're creating ways to connect with you beyond the artist/listener realm we love so much. Our hope is that you'll truly be a part of this journey with us.
Get In On It:
www.ellerystimulus.com
(If you'd like, leave comments on the blog. Tell us what songs we should record. What songs to leave off. What songs to write. Anything, really. We love your feedback; go!) :)
WHERE WE'LL BE... (Midwest, New England, Cinci show!!)
Over the next few months, we'll be touring the Midwest and East Coast (twice!) before hunkering down to prepare for recording.
We'll be trying out some new songs, throwing in some old ones, and asking for your feedback. We would love to see you!
(Cincinnati: Look for us on April 17th; we've been so excited for the hometown show!)
MARCH:
25, Wednesday
Indiana Wesleyan University
4201 South Washington Street
Marion, IN 46953
9:00pm
Contact: (765) 674-6901
27, Friday
Hanover College
359 E. LaGrange Road
Hanover, IN 47243
9:00pm
Contact: (812) 866-7000
31, Tuesday
University of Akron
Akron, OH
Closed Show
APRIL
1, Wednesday
Howler's Coyote Cafe
4509 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
8:00pm doors, 8:30pm show, Ellery performs first. Only $5!
With Andy Friedman and the Other Failures
Contact: (412) 682-0320
2, Thursday
Pennsylvania College of Technology
#44 One College Ave
Williamsport, PA 17701
12:00pm
Contact: (570) 326-3761
3, Friday
The Center for Arts Natick (TCAN)
14 Summer Street
Natick MA, 01760
8pm, $20 or $17 for TCAN Members
Opening for Lucy Kaplansky
Contact: (508) 647-0097
5, Sunday
http://www.livingroomny.com
154 Ludlow St
New York, NY 10002
7:00pm, $5-10 Suggested Donation
Contact: (212) 533-7235
8, Wednesday
Milkboy Coffee, Ardmore Mainstage
2 E Lancaster Ave
Ardmore, PA 19003
8:00pm; $8 Advance, $10 Door
With Kate Branagh
Contact: (610) 645-5269
11, Saturday
Coffee Amici - WBGU Live Taping!
328 S Main Street
Findlay OH, 45840
8:00pm
With Philip Allen
Contact: (419) 423-7957
15, Wednesday
Southern Illinois University
1255 Lincoln Dr
Carbondale, IL 62901
6:30pm
Contact: (618) 453-2721
17, Friday - HOMETOWN SHOW!
Molly Malone's - Third Floor
112 E. Fourth St
Covington KY, 41011
7:30pm doors, 8:00pm show; $10.00
With special guest Chris and Thomas; Ruth Collins opens
Contact: (859) 491-6659
18, Saturday
Heidelberg University
310 E Market Street
Tiffin, OH 44883
6:30pm doors, 7:30pm show
Contact: (419) 448-2061
24, Friday
Performing as part of "Take Back The Night" Event
Newport, KY
Please join the Cincinnati community-at-large for an evening walk from the World Peace Bell in Newport KY to Fountain Square in downtown Cincinnati. The theme for this year is “To increase the community’s awareness about abuse and sexual assault. To empower, unify, and free those who have survived incest, rape, abuse, and assault, and to honor those who have not.” Pre-march, there will be a speaker, a few songs from Ellery, and more. This is an issue dear to our the Goldens' hearts; please join us. You can find a map of downtown Newport (and its World Peace Bell) by clickingHERE.
CLOSING...
Thank you so much for sharing our news and excitement. We believe we have the most warm, kind, and music-loving fans in the world; it's an honor to make music for you and with you. You make all of this go.
We can't wait to see you on the road,
to tell you how the Stimulus is doing,
to hear your thoughts and feedback,
to show you how the whole thing unfolds,
and to create something beautiful with you.
Find much, much more, including details and new FAQ's about us and the stimulus, at www.ellerystimulus.com
(And for a little extra, find us online at Patrol Magazine, which has reprinted our latest blog as part of its new "On the Road" series. Check it (and Patrol) out by clicking HERE.)
More to come soon...
Our very best to you!
--Tasha and Justin // Ellery
www.ellerymusic.com
www.ellerystimulus.com
www.myspace.com/ellerymusic
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