Music News - CHARTDISC Vol 2 - APRA Awards 2009 Special Edition
31 August 2009 - 0 Comments
CHART is proud to announce CHARTDISC Volume II - an APRA Silver Scroll Awards Special Edition CD sampler featuring a selection of Christchurch’s finest alt-country, nu-folk artists.
With the generous assistance of APRA, CCC, Bodgie Beer, the Lonestar Café & Bar and other alt-country/folk music supporters Goodbye Blue Monday, Real Groovy, Deflux, RDU98.5FM and many others, CHART www.christchurchmusic.org.nz has produced another CHARTDISC - a promo CD sampler of earthy gems from Christchurch’s finest alt-country nu-folk bands packaged in another eco-friendly APRA Awards commemorative CD six-panel wallet.
Including the Beatles'-esque harmonies of folk-pop Silver Scroll favourite Lawrence Arabia, the sampler showcases Christchurch at its best, both alt and nu.
Everything is here, from the road-hardened spirit of The Eastern, the delightful nu-folk of the Ragamuffin Children, Hera, Kim K and Flip Grater, combined with the energy of rockabilly upstart Lindon Puffin and the Transgressions with hefty servings of country heartache from The Unfaithful Ways and The Easy Hearts and edgy alt-country anti-heroes Von Klap and Delaney Davidson, to the indie-folk of Tim Chesney and the heartland remixes of Jody Lloyd and veterans The Bats – yes, The Bats.
This selection of road songs has been collected to celebrate the 2009 Silver Scrolls being held in Christchurch for the first time. As CHART's second compilation of 2009, Jeff Fulton explains the genre selection change from CHARTDISC Vol I.
“There is an abundance of folk and alternative country acts doing well at the moment. Von Klap won RDU's RoundUp band competition last year, The Eastern scored the support slot for Steve Earle's national tour, the Ragamuffin Children’s latest album has been very well received and The Unfaithful Ways seem to have that something special.”
“This collection of songs has been produced to also celebrate Christchurch hosting the 2009 APRA Silver Scroll Awards, the first time in its history it is being staged in the South Island. It is an absolute privilege to have so many musicians, songwriters and industry in town around September 18,'’ Fulton adds, “so releasing a compilation that includes some of the award nominated artists and those performing on the night makes perfect sense. Keep an eye out for the bonus APRA Silver Scroll history in the artwork too'’.
"Christchurch's musical tradition continues to amaze. CHARTDISC Vol II is another illustration of the talent from down there. The APRA Silver Scroll on the 17th September will be a truly memorable night." says APRA's Ant Healey.
CHARTDISC Volume II 2009 has been hand-picked to be turned up loud for those long solo drives through the Southern high country and is for promotional/broadcast only.
Available from:
Real Groovy Christchurch (179 Tuam St)
Galaxy Records (110 Manchester St)
Radar Records (85 Cashel Mall)
and limited copies from:
Goodbye Blue Monday (Poplar Lane)
Lonestar Cafe & Bar (26 Manchester St)
and as MP3’s online at www.amplifier.co.nz (with proceeds going directly to the artists) from Friday 18 September 2009.
CHARTDISC Volume II 2009 – Launch Gigs
Goodbye Blue Monday, Poplar Lane, Christchurch
Saturday 12th September 2009, 9pm FREE
Alt-country music supporters Goodbye Blue Monday are hosting the launch of CHARTDISC Volume II on Saturday 12 September 2009. Be there from 9pm to get your very own copy and to see special live guest performances from The Unfaithful Ways and Von Klap.
and also...
Real Groovy, 179 Tuam St, Christchurch
Friday 18th September 2009, 12-3pm FREE
Ease into your afternoon with special live acoustic sets from artists featuring on the CD from 12pm. Get there early to get your hands on the free giveaways.
TRACKLISTING
1. Lawrence Arabia - Apple Pie Bed
Lawrence Arabia aka James Milne hooks us with his irresistible choruses and indie folk-pop melodies making him a 2009 Silver Scroll hometown favourite.
www.myspace.com/lawrencearabia
2. Lindon Puffin and The Transgressions - Jesus Girl
A sneak preview From Christchurch’s infamous rockabilly raconteur Lindon Puffin from his upcoming album due out early 2010.
www.myspace.com/lindonpuffin
3. The Unfaithful Ways - I Can't Get Your Cruel Love
Country and western heartache and sorrow from the soul of the volcano, Lyttelton unearths another shining new hope in The Unfaithful Ways.
www.myspace.com/theunfaithfulways
4. The Eastern - Misty And Jimmy
A foot-stomping country anthem from a band with backpacks full of road songs, battered acoustics, no-name electrics, banjos and old time singing. Straight from the gut, the fist, the heart.
www.myspace.com/theeasternfamily
5. Kim K - Marionette
Shuffling acoustic skiffle folk from ex-Aviatour front girl Kim K.
www.myspace.com/kimkmusic
6. Hera – The Devil And Me
Icelandic born Hera’s folk-pop heart is firmly in Christchurch and her music is delicate, sparse and immensely beautiful.
www.herasings.com
7. The Easy Hearts – Never Open Sunday
From high times and lonely places, The Easy Hearts offer whiskey soaked melodies and broken down lullabies.
www.myspace.com/theeasyheartsband
8. Von Klap – Vic’s Town
Rabble-rousing alt-country anti-heroes Von Klap deliver a shrieking gravel waltz. Alarming yet essential.
www.vonklap.com
9. Delaney Davidson - Around the World
Saw-playing Songsmith, Ghost Wrangler, Trombonist and Professional Hobo, Delaney Davidson explores the dark underbelly of DIY folk/noir.
www.myspace.com/delaneyfdavidson
10. Tim Chesney - All We Could Do
Whispering and wailing, Tim Chesney digs up an addictive sing-a-long indie folk gem.
www.myspace.com/timchesney
11. The Bats - Up To The Sky (Trillion Remix)
Flying Nun heroes The Bats delve into the beautiful audio agricultural heartland in the masterful remixing hands of Jody Lloyd.
www.thebats.co.nz
www.trillion.co.nz
12. Ragamuffin Children - Following the Leader
Tea-cup folk in its most beautiful form. Alluring and endearing.
www.myspace.com/ragamuffinchildren
13. Flip Grater - Be All And End All
A soothing setting sun lullaby from Christchurch’s pre-eminent alt-country songstress.
www.myspace.com/flipgrater
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