Last year I made the New Years
Resolution that I would put out my first record, and play in twenty new
states. Mind you, had no idea how either would come to fruition at the
time.
So here I am, sitting in sister's apartment in San
Antonio, and in front of me are 1,000 copies of my first album. Well,
technically there are 993 after pre-sales, but you get the picture.
I
moved out of my apartment in July to afford promoting this album and
live on the road. Since then I've played 32 shows across the country.
I'm five states short of my goal, so you can bet there'll be many more
on the way.
In my typical gnat fly fashion, I've got a few updates:
I. "Things Worth Keeping" releases this Saturday, August 22!
That's right! The album will be available on my website, CDBaby, ITunes, Amazon, and all live shows. You can also pre-purchase your copy of the album now on my website!
Read the official press release in USA Today, or a few more things people are saying about "Things Worth Keeping" :
"Tadros is pretty ballsy." – We Heart Music, Vox
"Tadros wields a voice that travels from lamentive to seductive and
back again, often inflected at first with a touch of the various
passions but never taken by them, remaining collected while focused and
smoky. A good deal of thought went into Things Worth Keeping from all concerned, making it a very impressive debut release." Mark Tucker, Folk and Acoustic Music Exchange
"The songs on Things Worth Keeping are more stated than those
crafted richly with catchy pop hooks. Tadros tells stories with slinky,
cool craftsmanship centering around strong acoustic rhythms and her
elegantly worn voice." Brian Tucker, Bootleg Magazine
II. Official CD Release Party & Benefit for The Care Communities this Saturday!
(Austin, Tx)
The Hideout Theatre
Saturday, August 22 2009
6th & Congress Avenue
9pm
(all ages)
View Facebook Invite Here!
The
Care Communities an amazing local nonprofit that provides day to day
care for people with serious illnesses, (ie cancer, aids, etc). A
little over a year ago I began volunteering with the organization, and
met a woman who changed my life; Ana Sisnett.
Ana was a
celebrated poet, artist, and grassroots activist. After a long battle
with ovarian cancer, Ana passed away in January, leaving behind a
family and large community touched by her compassion, creativity and
passion for life. Without Ana I may not have pushed to complete my
album. "Things Worth Keeping" is dedicated in her memory.
In
celebration of her life and the wonderful work The Care Communities
does, a portion of the door will be donated straight to the
organization. The rest will help to fund the remainder of my first
national tour with Alyse Black.
PRE-SALE TICKETS ($12) are available on my website, door will be $15. All pre-sale purchases will include a free album! Seating is EXTREMELY limited, so reserve your slot today!
In
addition, I will be giving out free copies of the album to any one who
agrees to volunteer with the Care Communities. Training to be a Care
Team Member will be August 30, 2009. Check out their website for more details!
III. "Debut Tour" with Alyse Black Underway
Just returned from our first leg of the Debut Tour. Read more about it on my blog!
Next
Monday we will kick off the West-Coast leg of our national tour, with
the East Coast to follow. We are booking, promoting & funding this
entire tour independently; the tour is still developing, so if you'd
like us to stop in your town please let me know!
Scheduled Dates (More TBA)
Aug 19, 2009 – Austin, TX (US) @ Fox 7 – (Live) Good Day Austin Music
Aug 22, 2009 – Austin, TX (US) @ The Hideout Theater – "Things Worth Keeping" Official CD Release Party
Aug 25, 2009 – El Paso, TX (US) @ The Percolator
Aug 26, 2009 – Phoenix, AZ (US) @ Hob Nobs Coffee House
Aug 28, 2009 – Los Angeles, CA (US) @ Genghis Cohen
Aug 29, 2009 – Santa Ana, CA (US) @ The Gypsy Den
Aug 30, 2009 – San Francisco, CA (US) @ Retox Lounge
Aug 31, 2009 – San Francisco, CA (US) @ Rockit Room
Sep 2, 2009 – Santa Cruz, CA (US) @ Moe's Alley
Sep 7, 2009 – Portland, OR (US) @ Mississippi Pizza
Sep 9, 2009 – Issaquah, WA (US) @ Tree House Point – Alyse Black Birthday Bash
Sep 12, 2009 – Tacoma, WA (US) @ Jazzbones w/ Vicci Martinez
Sep 13, 2009 – Seattle, WA (US) @ The Triple Door – Alyse Black CD Release Party!
Sep 16, 2009 – Richland, WA (US) @ Bookwalter Winery –
Sep 23, 2009 – San Antonio, TX (US) @ Candlelight Coffeehouse – Laura Marie's Songwriter Series
Sep 30, 2009 – Houston, TX (US) @ Avant Garden
Oct 1, 2009 – Nacagdoches, TX (US) @ Hotel Fredonia
Oct 3, 2009 – Baton Rouge, LA (US) @ North Gate Tavern
Oct 6, 2009 – Savannah, GA (US) @ Sentient Bean
Oct 13, 2009 – Brooklyn, NY (US) @ Spike Hill w/ Sean T. Hanratty
Oct 19, 2009 – Pittsburgh, PA (US) @ Howlers Coyote Cafe
Nov 4, 2009 – San Antonio, TX (US) @ University of Texas at San Antonio
Nov 7, 2009 – Nacogdoches, TX (US) @ Hotel Fredonia
IV. So what was in your time capsul?
I'm
in the process of putting together a spiffy press kit for promoting the
album. This would be a little package of sorts I'd mail out to
promoters, colleges, agents, and more. I'd like to go with the theme of
"Things Worth Keeping" – and need to keep it cheap (and light, snail
mail can be pricey!).
So what are some things you consider
worth keeping? Family photos, love notes, nail clippings? They can be
things you'd put in a time capsul, or if deserted on an island,
couldn't bear to go without (CHAPSTICK!!!).
Get as creative as you want, and send your answers to me at aly@alytadros.com (or just hit reply)!
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That's all for now, folks. Thank you for your love, support, and cozy couches to crash on!
Be well,
Aly
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