It's Here: How and Where to Get It
Got home 2 weeks ago from a
"wonderbar" tour of Germany and Holland, and opened the big boxes of
copies of my new album. (Happy to report they are all identical, in case anyone
was curious.)
Since then, Top Secret Copies have made
their way into a few people's hands -- last week at some shows in Ontario, and
this week on the breast cancer fundraiser tour... and some have mysteriously
found their way into Europe and Australia.
As of today, I am now home for a day or
two and finally have my ducks in a row to make the official announcement: IT'S
HERE!!!!!! You can now buy it!!!!! The ducks are quacking happily in a straight
line! You can even get a signed copy AND a color poster!!!
The album is entitled "Closer
Encounters -- Ann Vriend Live". That's "live" as in rhymes with
"hive", not "live" as in rhymes with "give"
("Ann Vriend live live" was a title suggestion made by my Dad but it
got voted down due to repetition concerns).
The album contains songs -- some new, a
few covers, and some tunes from previous albums-- which were recorded at
different shows and live studio sessions between 2008 and 2009. There are also
a few long winded unrehearsed Ann Vriend tales and observations that made it on
there. The album was mixed and mastered this summer in Calgary by the lovely
and talented Alan Wall.
And now you can order the CD directly
from me! Just follow the link below. Your money will be well spent on things
like: the next pressing of said album. Maybe a pair of winter gloves. Laundry
detergent. Other things I am running out of currently. Travel sized tooth
paste, for instance.
Also, in Edmonton they are now
available at Megatunes, Blackbyrd Myoosik, and downtown at Tix on the Square.
Of course, these CDs are also available
at SHOWS, see below for a full list of details of CD release dates, beginning
early next month in Alberta.
Thanks to everyone, Alan included, who
helped make this album possible. The idea of doing a live album was a request
from fans, as well as booking agents and music biz folks, so I am really happy
to be able to deliver this finally and get you all off my back ;).
Also thanks to all in Saskatchewan,
Manitoba, Germany, and Holland who bought pre-sales on good faith that I would
actually send them to you! I hope you dig!
Feedback is welcome!!!
www.annvriend.com/cd
Europeans: how/where to order
I have learned from some fans in Europe
that it's really expensive and difficult to order my CDs in Europe. Thanks for
the heads up about that -- since I myself don't ever have to order them myself I
had no idea this was such a hassle!
So, I have shipped a box of the CDs
with my European booking agent, so you too can now order online directly from
me via the link below-- a drop down menu for the option for shipping to Europe
is there. When you order it my booking agent will mail you your copy promptly.
He is German and very punctual. :)
There is also an option of ordering the
CD WITH a signed poster as well - I signed a few before I left. (I am less often
punctual but was thinking ahead on that one, musta been all the bratwurst)
www.annvriend.com/cd
Aussies: how/where to order
I also sent a coupla boxes of the CDs
to my booking agent in Australia, so if you're in Aus and want to order from
there click on the link below.
I hope to be there to release the album
in person Feb - Apr 2010, stay tuned.
Already longing for the Aussie
sunshine!!
https://4tknox.au.com/onyasoapbox.com/onyashop/?action=plist&list=category&x=CDs
Buy mp3s
To download individual tracks click
here:
http://www.emusic.com/album/Ann-Vriend-Closer-Encounters-MP3-Download/11675111.html
Or Just Listen
Or, if you simply want to listen, gaze
wonderingly in awe, break out into spontaneous dance moves, etc, please follow
the link below.
www.myspace.com/annvriend
Alberta CD Release Concerts
Beginning in Calgary on Nov 4 there
will be 5 Alberta CD release shows in a row. Can't wait! I'll be performing
with my trio: Thom Bennett on drums, and James Forrest (Agent Basso) on-- you
guessed it-- upright and electric bass (not simultaneously). And, for 2 shows
Agent Beard (known is some less imaginative circles as Matt Epp) will be the
opening act and my most favorite backup singer on my part of the show.
Here's the deets, including the links
to the Facebook events for each:
CALGARY Date: November 4, 2009 Venue:
Irene Besse's Steinway Concert Hall www.irenebesse.com Address: 152, 6999 -
11th Street S.E., (just off Blackfoot Trail) Description: "Closer
Encounters" Calgary CD release with trio, opening act Trina Nestibo
(www.myspace.com/trinanestibo), doors 7:00, tickets $15. Free parking available
at venue. Tix available via www.irenebesse.com, or by phone at 403 252 9047,
toll free at1 800 296 7358, or at Megatunes (Calgary location) Facebook event
link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=289933065528&index=1
LETHBRIDGE Date: November 5, 2009
Venue: The Slice Bar and Grill, www.theslice.ca Address: 314 8 St S
Description: with trio, Richard Doerksen opening, $10 tix at the door Facebook
Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=176731276069&index=1
MEDICINE HAT Date: November 6, 2009
Venue: Esplanade Studio Theatre (Medicine Hat Folk Club) Address: 401 First
Street SE Description: with trio, Matt Epp opening act.
BEAVER MINES (near Waterton Provincial
Park) Date: November 7, 2009 Venue: Stella's Inn, www.stellasinn.vweb.ca
Address: Pincher Creek No. 9 Description: with trio, 7 pm, $10, dinner served
throughout evening, call 1 888 627 2585 for details and advance tickets
Facebook Event Link: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=269518705230&index=1
EDMONTON (Sherwood Park) Date: November
8, 2009 Venue: Festival Place, www.festivalplace.ab.ca Address: 100 Festival
Way, Sherwood Park (just east of Edmonton) Description: with trio, 7:00 pm
doors, show 7:30 pm, opening act Mapp Epp, cabaret, box and regular
seating/ticket prices available. To buy advance tickets (recommended):
http://www.festivalplace.ab.ca/festivalplace/boxoffice/showinfo.php?id=401
Hope to see many of you there!
Thanks for your ongoing support!
--Ann Vriend Headquarters
www.myspace.com/annvriend