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Video of Red Hands from 4.4.11 showcase @ LIPA, Liverpool
Man it feels like so long ago! Of course i'm watching this and going "ERGH THAT'S OUT OF TUNE! WHY AM I DOING THAT! STOP JUMPING ABOUT! ARGH MY HAIRS OUT OF PLACE!"...etc etc...however, i am the PICKIEST person when it comes to my own critique so i will push that to the side for now :) Thanks to Charlotte for sending me this video!
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NEXT GIG:
6.5.11 LOND
ON CITY SHOWCASE, Apple Store, Regent Street, London. 14:00. £5 single ticket, £8 festival wristband.
More info and tickets here http://www.cityshowcase.co.uk/festival/city-showcase-spotlight-london-and-cit...
Lorra Love x
HELLO NEW WEBSITE NICE TO MEET YOU
Just a quickie to say THANK YOU to David Bullock for the website and to remind you all to buy the EP if you haven't already. They're almost all gone!
In other news: I'm supporting The August September on 27th May at Shipping Forcast and tickets are on sale NOW. You can get them from here http://www.seetickets.com/Event/THE-AUGUST-SEPTEMBER/The-Shipping-Forecast/553251 or without the booking fee from me. I'll be carrying them round in my purse so grab me if you want one.
Another gig coming up is the London City Showcase on 6th May. If you follow this link http://www.cityshowcase.co.uk/event/evelyn-burke-at-the-apple-store-regent-street you can buy an £8 writsband which gets you into all the gigs PLUS discount in participating shops! I'm playing in The Apple Store guys, THE APPLE STORE. Even if you don't like me, just come hang out in the shop and take in it's beautiful surroundings..and buy an iPad. Everyone needs an iPad!
I played at MOJO in Liverpool on Monday and had a great time. The amazing James Byrne got it all on camera and you can see it here http://jamesbyrnedesign.co.uk/blog/2011/04/clgm_eb_11041/
Have a nice day in the sun guys!
Ev x
GIGS GIGS GIGS...
11th April @ MOJO, Liverpool
6th May @ LONDON CITY SHOWCASE, Apple Store, Regent St, London
11th May @ MOJO, Liverpool
19th-20th May @ SOUNDCITY FESTIVAL, Liverpool (exact date and venue TBC)
27th May @ SHIPPING FORECAST, Liverpool
14th June @ LONDON SHOWCASE, Borderline, Mannette St, London
Further details can be found here www.myspace.com/evelynburke
I haven't had chance to post since the showcase but I want to say a MASSIVE GIGANTIC thank you to everyone who was there on Monday night. It was special!
Remember, you can buy my debut EP for only £3 at any of the gigs listed above. Just come and find me after :) Hope you can make them!
Lots of love x
It's actually here...
The showcase is tonight! Can't believe it. I have spent a whole 8 months planning this and it's finally here. I've been joking with people that it's "my wedding day". So far it's actually felt like it! I've even kept my whole outfit a big fat secret, just like i would with a wedding dress! oh, and i had a cake made for me by a wonderful friend of mine Veronica Harnett and as i cut it and had my photo taken it all got a bit toooo much like a pre wedding dress rehearsal so i had to snap outta that pretty quick :p
I was frrrreeeeeaaking out before soundcheck this morning and then after that I seemed to completely chill! All the tech team were great and things went to plan in the soundcheck so i think that was what i need to calm me down. Now all i need to pray for is that i don't fall over, my top doesn't fall down and my mic doesn't cut out! WOO!
Here's the facebook group if you want any last minute details. they should all be there http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_192221417478073
I'm currently sat in bed trying to relax before i start into the mammoth task of HAIR AND MAKEUP...and doing a quick room tidy...got guests coming :)
So to all of you reading this who will be there tonight i'll see you there! And to those who can't make it, i'll see you another time!
Please take lots of pictures everyone, and videos if you can. That'd be proper awesome :)
Lots of love. xxx
Recording for e.p. finished!
Finished off the e.p. this week! Still need artwork finalised and my "thank you's" etc but mostly everything's sorted! You'll be able to buy physical copies at the show on the 4th April (of which you can buy tickets for here https://www.hmvtickets.co/performances/6400/book) and online within the next few weeks!
The e.p. will feature 3 tracks:
Let Me Get My Head Out
It's About Time
Landslide
Written by me and recorded/produced by Jethro Fox. Artwork by Daniel Huddlestone.
Here's some videos from the studio this week:
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BUY TICKETS FOR THE 4TH APRIL SHOWCASE HERE
https://www.hmvtickets.co/performances/6400/book
£4 for 1 night, £3 for students, £12 for a festival wristband.
Find out info about the entire festival here:
http://www.3rddegreefestival.com/
Join the facebook group and help to promote the night! add your friends :)
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?sk=group_192221417478073&ap=1
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REHEARSALS ARE GOING WELL
For the Showcase and following shows in April and May.
The boys hard at work.
The set up looks pretty sweet when you turn out the lights, loads of flashing and twinkling, very nice indeed :)
Ev x
The Brits
Was lucky enough to go to The Brits last night. It was amazing. Certainly very motivational! It made my drive to succeed in this so much stronger and I am gonna throw myself into every rehearsal for the next two months. I'm gonna be a (nice) diva and make sure every little detail is perfect and i'm gonna make your journey to Liverpool for the showcase worth it! Keep spreading the word, I wanna play to a full house! remember APRIL 4TH. xxx
No news is good news...
Sorry it's been a while! It means i'm busy though, which is good!
A productive start to the year: My man whisked me off to Paris for 4 days and when i got back I was straight back to the studio in London, and i've been here ever since! The week has involved writing new material and discussing the next stage for me as an artist. I brought my Cello this time too and put down a nice little Cello line on a song i wrote last time i was here:) We've been experimenting with slightly harder beats this time round, sometimes almost a drum n bass beat (but slightly slower). This mixed with my slightly sweet sounding voice and the genius string parts these guys keep coming up with is a good mix...I might put a link for a track up here soon as a thank you for reading the blog that will be completely LIMITED EDITION. how.exciting.
I will be back to Liverpool and "back to school" in one week so i'm desperately trying to finish off last bits of work here and there when i get spare moments. Whilst i'm here, my trusty production team "Jethro and Sam" are rehearsing the "laptop" parts of the Showcase. I've heard it's going very well and I can't wait to get back and add my vocals. I hope every rehearsal is like a mini rave...
In terms of news about the Showcase there hasn't been a whole load of advancement since my last meeting with lighting and set design. But i plan to talk to both this week so if i have any pics or details i'll put them up.
Remember peeps. keep the 4th April free as a bee.
Love ya lots
xxx
