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And Who Shall Go to the Ball? And What Shall Go to the Ball? album for sale It is unfortunate that Lauren Hoffman's debut was released in the mid-'90s. Record companies, after witnessing the success of Sarah McLachlan and her Lilith Fair, signed just about every female singer/songwriter in the United States. Megiddo obviously got lost in the shuffle. What is disappointing about that fact is that not only is Megiddo a better album than a lot of the other Lilith wave artists, but it's better than a lot of releases in general. From the moody opener "Blood" to the last track, "Ashram Song," Hoffman touches on a wide selection of styles and rhythms. She is adept at time changes, has a strong sense of melody, and her voice has a range that allows her to rise above the balladeering that tainted most of the Lilith releases. Part of the charm of this disc is the fact that there is no one style exploited here. Multiple styles and ideas are used, from folk to rock to torch songs, and she glides from stone to stone without missing a step. A strong debut, Megiddo gives the listener little doubt of Hoffman's songwriting and performing talents. ~ Chris True "Megiddo" was my first album. Recording started when I was 18 and it finally was released on Virgin Records in 1997, right around my 20th birthday. Some of the songs were written in my bedroom at my parents house when I was still in high school ('Blood', 'Fall Away'), others were written in New York, where I escaped to after graduation with a lust for life and a taste for red wine ('Strange Man', 'Alive') It received critical praise both here in the states as well as in France, where the label was especially supportive of the album. But... well, I will try not to gripe here about the music business or how lame Virgin U.S. was as a label, there are more interesting things to discuss, like the amazing education I got by working alongside producers David Lowery, John Morand, and Ethan Johns, and the awesome bands I got to open for in those years, like Sparklehorse, Morphine, and Blond Redhead. I was invited to play in the first Lilith Fair festival, and my songs were used in a major studio movie ("Palmetto") and a network TV show ("Homocide: Life on the Street"). The sad thing is that despite all of that good stuff, I still wound up feeling chewed up and spit out by an industry that had (and still has) no concept of humanity, no ability to shepherd their flock, and no interest in nurturing the very resource that feeds their coffres. It almost sapped my inspiration entirely... almost... -- Lauren Hoffman PS See "From the Blue House" to know what happened next : ) ____ "Ms. Hoffman makes moody and sexy pop songs." - Ben Ratliff, the New York Times "This twenty-year-old Virginia chanteuse knows how to tell a story and weave a spell." - Details "Hoffman is the real thing" - New Yorker Recorded at Sound Of Music, Richmond, Virginia and Audities, Burbank, California. Personnel: Lauren Hoffman (vocals, guitar); John Morand (drums, tambourine); Johnny Hott (drums, percussion); Adam Wade , Charlie Quintana (drums); Kristin Asbury (background vocals). Audio Mixer: Ethan Johns. Recording information: Audities, Burbank, CA; Sound Of Music, Richmond, VA; Sunset Sound Factory, Hollywood, CA. Photographers: Kate Swan; Jason Beaupré. Personnel: Lauren Hoffman (vocals, guitar, organ, bass); Jon Brion (various instruments); David Lowery (guitar, keyboards, bass, drums, electric drill, drum programming); Ethan Johns (piano, Chamberlain, drums); Bob Rupe, Nick Pelliciotto (bass); Johnny Hott (drums, percussion); Adam ...

And Who Shall Go to the Ball? And What Shall Go to the Ball? songs PRIME DIRECTIVE was nominated for the 2001 Grammy Award for Best Jazz Instrumental Album by an Individual or Group. You may have to wait a while between Dave Holland-led releases, but it's always worth it. Tremendous taste prevents Holland from making unsatisfying music. He is a great leader in the truest senses of the word -- he gives his team space, trusts their abilities and judgment, yet all the while remains firmly in command and infuses the results with his own style and personality. Prime Directive is a wonderful jazz album. These 77 minutes and nine tracks do not cheat or disappoint. The straight-ahead tunes -- composed by double-bassist Holland and his talented band mates (one each) -- all bear Holland's distinctive rhythmic patterns and harmonics. A fine example is the title track, on which Robin Eubanks on trombone and Chris Potter on saxophones hold a stimulating musical conversation over the rhythm section's driving groove. For listeners who prefer a more deliberate pace, there's the searching, contemplative "Make Believe," with Steve Nelson's lovely vibraphone work appointing the mood. On the hopeful, "A Seeking Spirit," fans will be tapping along to the rhythmic feast offered up by the leader and his pace-setting partner Billy Kilson on drums. The melancholy "Candlelight Vigil" presents Holland at his bowed best. Finally, "Wonders Never Cease" finds the entire band at the height of their collective, improvisational prowess. Prime Directive is recommended; a great leader is, indeed, hard to find. ~ Brian Bartolini Recorded at Avatar Studios, New York, New York from December 10-12, 1998. Personnel: Chris Potter (saxophone, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone); Dave Holland (double bass); Robin Eubanks (trombone, cowbells); Steve Nelson (vibraphone, marimba); Billy Kilson (snare drum). Recording information: Avatar Studios, New York, NY (12/10/1998-12/??/1998). Photographer: W. Patrick Hinely. Personnel: Dave Holland (acoustic bass); Chris Potter (soprano, alto & tenor saxophones); Robin Eubanks (trombone, cowbell); Steve Nelson (vibraphone, marimba); Billy Kilson (drums).

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And Who Shall Go to the Ball? And What Shall Go to the Ball? songs Patrick served his professional music tenure as a member of From Good Homes, a folk/rock band out of New Jersey, signed to RCA Records in the late '90's. From Good Homes released three recordings for RCA and toured nationally, sharing the stage with Bob Dylan, The Dave Mathews Band, Joan Osborne and Bob Weir's Rat Dog, to name a few. In 1999 the band broke up and Patrick moved to Burlington, Vermont and embarked on a solo career. He has been touring the northeast, drawing enthusiastically attentive crowds with his soulful, captivating performances. Since embarking on his solo career, Patrick has opened shows for Ellis Paul, Lucy Kaplansky, Vance Gilbert, Steve Forbert, Cliff Eberhardt, Catie Curtis, Jeffery Foucault, Roger McGuinn, Great Big Sea, The Samples, Mark Erelli, David Wilcox and Jill Sobule. In April 2001, Patrick released his first full length CD, The Changing, to wonderful reviews and was voted as one of the top 5 Vermont releases in 2001 by Seven Days magazine. Robert Resnik of Vermont Public Radio raved, "This man can really sing! The songs are carefully crafted and range from pop/folk anthems to a number of masterful love ballads." Patrick released his second CD, Dance, in 2002. Dance appeared on several top ten folk DJ lists for that year. Mick Skidmore of Relix Magazine wrote, "Dance is a remarkable album of beautiful and thought provoking songs. Fitzsimmons' heartfelt and often rhythmic songs are the focal point... His delicate vocals make him one of the most captivating, if understated, songwriters around today." And New Jersey's Daily Record wrote, "Perhaps the most beautiful sounding album of the year... poetic lyrics, hauntingly beautiful melodies, while also getting down right funky at times." Patrick recently released his third CD, Color In The Dark, Jeff Rusch from WNTI Radio said, "Some say that the eyes are the windows to the soul. Patrick takes you into his soul through his music. Emotions pour out of his songs like a wellspring. Sit back, wrap yourself around a pillow and listen to Color In The Dark. Enjoy the journey!" And Robert Resnik from Seven Days said, "Fitzsimmons' third self-produced recording, Color In The Dark, is yet another folk-rock gem. One listen to Color In The Dark confirms this dude knows how he wants his recordings to sound, and how to accomplish it. Color In The Dark is clearly the work of a pro." D I S C O G R A P H Y Color In The Dark (2004) Dance (2002) The Changing (2001) All CDs were released on Patrick's own Itz Fitz Music label. Color In The Dark and Dance were financed solely by pre-orders from Patrick's loyal fans.

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