All photos by Merri Cyr for Violet © 2001.
|
INK NYC
INDIE MUSICIANS UNITE "Aggressive acoustic" duo Violet will be a featured act. When vocalist/guitarist Meredith Minogue and guitarist Jim Barry began writing songs together in 1994, they wanted to find a way to blend their seemingly disparate, yet biggest influences - folk and New Wave. The result can be heard on their debut CD, 'We Both Know It's Out There' (Wine & Vinyl Music). Performing Songwriter's Clay Steakley singled out the disc as one of the best independent releases of 2001 and said, "Minogue's voice is entirely intoxicating . . . An impressive and habit-forming record." The New York Post's Mary Huhn called it an album full of "easy going but not easy listening songs." www.violetsong.com Singer/songwriter Annie Minogue, former front-person for SPV Recording Artist, Ghost of a God, has shared stages with the Cowboy Junkies and Shane MacGowan. Rock critic and author of "Inside The Music" Dimitri Ehrlich calls her "A powerhouse vocalist whose smartly-crafted modern rock songwriting and searingly emotional performances stand out in the crowded field of female rock singers." Minogue recently released her first album, 'Home' (Liberty Place Records), tracks from which have been featured on MTV's "Real World," MSNBC and in the film "Out of the Black." www.annieminogue.com Innovative guitarist Burr Johnson has recorded five albums, two of which are for children. His synthesized guitar work crosses jazz and rock genres. He has performed at the Montreux Jazz festival; appeared with the Brooklyn Philharmonic; toured with jazz organist Jack McDuff; and opened for Ray Charles and B.B. King. Guitar legend Les Paul described Johnson as "inspiring." www.geocities.com/burrboe/ A frequent performer at The Bottom Line and Wetlands, Kevin Brennan's sound has been compared to early Blood, Sweat & Tears. His soulful vocals are complemented by his ensemble's funky, horn-driven sound. Brennan has shared stages with artists such as Michelle Shocked and Deborah Harry. The New York Daily News' Sharon King annointed him "an up-and-coming star." www.kevinbrennan.com Once described as a "tough, bourbon-smooth street gang carousing the clubs of New York City," ERNESTO performs an energetic blend of electric guitar-driven, Latin flavored rock. The band is led by Ecuadorian-American singer/guitarist Tito Ernesto Ortiz, who is known to fans of daytime TV as Detective Carlos Rivera on "As the World Turns" and the original Mateo Santos on "All My Children." www.ernestomusic.com WHAT:
World Trade Center Victims Benefit Concert --
For more information on the benefit, please contact Sarah Geist
Rosen at SKG Publicity, 847.432.8177. |
