Allison Scola: News
Feb. 21 Podcast of Radio Crystal Blue Features Song from A Braver Kind - February 24, 2010
Dan Herman's Radio Crystal Blue (RCB) stream and podcast for the week of 21 February 2010 features a song from A Braver Kind. You'll have to listen to find out which one! Here's how you can listen to the stream or download the podcast:
Go to the site:
http://sites.google.com/site/radiocrystalblue/
You can find the RCB player on the lower left-hand corner of the page. If you'd like to download the podcast, you may do so at http://www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu/rss.
Go to the site:
http://sites.google.com/site/radiocrystalblue/
You can find the RCB player on the lower left-hand corner of the page. If you'd like to download the podcast, you may do so at http://www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu/rss.
DVD of Alive With Clive Television Appearance Available to Purchase - February 10, 2010
Thanks to some dedicated fans, I continue to hold a top spot on the Alive with Clive Top 20 since appearing with Janie Barnett on Clive Swersky's television program about living your life to its fullest potential last January. Thank you for voting for me... keep those votes coming at http://alivewithclive.tv/awctop20.html
The program was a 30 minute interview along with two live performances with Janie, Failure is Impossible and Your Key. Clive does a great interview, and we had a fabulous time discussing the A Braver Kind project, its themes, and my persistance to create great pop songs and performances.
If you are interested to own a copy of the program, Clive has created DVDs for you to purchase at http://Kunaki.com/Sales.asp?PID=PX00Z0CJW5&PP=1.
Clive will contribute $4 from every sale to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS or (RED). DVDs cost $19.97.
The program was a 30 minute interview along with two live performances with Janie, Failure is Impossible and Your Key. Clive does a great interview, and we had a fabulous time discussing the A Braver Kind project, its themes, and my persistance to create great pop songs and performances.
If you are interested to own a copy of the program, Clive has created DVDs for you to purchase at http://Kunaki.com/Sales.asp?PID=PX00Z0CJW5&PP=1.
Clive will contribute $4 from every sale to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS or (RED). DVDs cost $19.97.
"The Likes of Us" Movie to Feature Songs from A Braver Kind - September 29, 2009
I've received confirmation that the indie film, The Likes of Us, produced by Charlie Greene and 700 Shades of Grey, is complete! That's only part of the good news; the other good news is that many songs from A Braver Kind make up the film's soundtrack.
The production team has already entered the film about a group of close-knit friends into Sundance Film Festival, and they will be submitting it to TriBeCa Film Festival in the weeks ahead. Keep your fingers crossed that we make it in!
Check out the trailer at http://700shadesofgrey.blogspot.com/2008/10/likes-of-us-trailer-3.html
The production team has already entered the film about a group of close-knit friends into Sundance Film Festival, and they will be submitting it to TriBeCa Film Festival in the weeks ahead. Keep your fingers crossed that we make it in!
Check out the trailer at http://700shadesofgrey.blogspot.com/2008/10/likes-of-us-trailer-3.html
"My Naked Heart" Recognized by Billboard - July 30, 2009
I'm thrilled to report that my original song "My Naked Heart," one of the songs on A Braver Kind, received an Honorable Mention award in the 16th annual Billboard World Song Contest. Billboard reports, "Only the highest quality songs make it to the top, and this honor demonstrates the talent and dedication it takes to write a hit song."
If you haven't heard "My Naked Heart," check it out in the Listen (http://www.allisonscola.com/music.html) section of the site. Additionally, you can watch live performances of it in the Videos (http://www.allisonscola.com/links.html) area.
If you haven't heard "My Naked Heart," check it out in the Listen (http://www.allisonscola.com/music.html) section of the site. Additionally, you can watch live performances of it in the Videos (http://www.allisonscola.com/links.html) area.
Most Inspirational Song and Gem Hotels - May 9, 2009
Alive With Clive Top 20 – Wall of Fame – Most Inspirational Song
April was an exciting month for me! I’ve secured a top spot in the Alive with Clive Top 20, http://www.alivewithclive.tv/, because of the votes of you dedicated fans. Thank you for all of your votes! Furthermore, I was thrilled to learn that not only am I the first musician to be featured on Clive’s Wall of Fame, but "Your Key" also garnered the most votes in the launch of the "Most Inspirational Song of the Week" campaign between April 12 and April 19, 2009. You can see the video of the live performance of "Your Key" on Clive’s website at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avvzUUahYz0.
Gem Hotels to Play Songs from A Braver Kind
In other news, I am thrilled to report that Gem Hotels, http://www.thegemhotel.com/, a hotel group in New York City, has selected songs from A Braver Kind to be rotated in their properties’ public areas. That means guests at the hotels in mid-town, Chelsea, and SoHo will be enjoying my songs!
Daughters of Cybele
This month I’ll be performing with Alessandra Belloni’s Daughters of Cybele ensemble. I’m thrilled to be performing on clarinet, singing harmonies, playing the Italian frame drum, and doing some folk dancing in each show. So come check us out! We’ve had some terrific audiences and performances at Joe’s Pub in New York City and at the Colony Café in Woodstock.
House-Concert Series
As summer approaches and autumn is on the horizon, I am putting some plans in to place to do some traveling. If you are interested in having me come to perform for you and your friends in your home, let’s talk! A house-concert is an excellent way to gather friends together and share music with your community.
Video Highlights from January CD Release Concert
I’ve posted selected videos from the A Braver Kind CD release concert. If you weren’t able to make the show, check out the “Videos” page to get a sense of what it was all about. Thank you Benjamin Leavitt for recording and editing these!
April was an exciting month for me! I’ve secured a top spot in the Alive with Clive Top 20, http://www.alivewithclive.tv/, because of the votes of you dedicated fans. Thank you for all of your votes! Furthermore, I was thrilled to learn that not only am I the first musician to be featured on Clive’s Wall of Fame, but "Your Key" also garnered the most votes in the launch of the "Most Inspirational Song of the Week" campaign between April 12 and April 19, 2009. You can see the video of the live performance of "Your Key" on Clive’s website at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avvzUUahYz0.
Gem Hotels to Play Songs from A Braver Kind
In other news, I am thrilled to report that Gem Hotels, http://www.thegemhotel.com/, a hotel group in New York City, has selected songs from A Braver Kind to be rotated in their properties’ public areas. That means guests at the hotels in mid-town, Chelsea, and SoHo will be enjoying my songs!
Daughters of Cybele
This month I’ll be performing with Alessandra Belloni’s Daughters of Cybele ensemble. I’m thrilled to be performing on clarinet, singing harmonies, playing the Italian frame drum, and doing some folk dancing in each show. So come check us out! We’ve had some terrific audiences and performances at Joe’s Pub in New York City and at the Colony Café in Woodstock.
House-Concert Series
As summer approaches and autumn is on the horizon, I am putting some plans in to place to do some traveling. If you are interested in having me come to perform for you and your friends in your home, let’s talk! A house-concert is an excellent way to gather friends together and share music with your community.
Video Highlights from January CD Release Concert
I’ve posted selected videos from the A Braver Kind CD release concert. If you weren’t able to make the show, check out the “Videos” page to get a sense of what it was all about. Thank you Benjamin Leavitt for recording and editing these!
Radio Crystal Blue (RCB) online radio station will air one song from A Braver Kind - April 2, 2009
Radio Crystal Blue (RCB) online radio station will air one song from A Braver Kind on April 4, 2009 at 5:30 EST on its Novus Ordo show. RCB founder and curator Dan Herman will spin one song, to be determined, from 10 different new CDs he’s received in recent weeks, a sort of test for the songs to be considered for future airplay on the main Radio Crystal Blue show, so tune in or follow up after. See below for details.
Novus Ordo can be heard by tuning in using one of the following methods:
(1) LIVE365 www.live365.com/stations/142950 or the links at www.radiocrystalblue.com
*Click the yellow 'mic' button on the station page during the time the show airs live. This opens the listening window. Radio Crystal Blue Novus Ordo runs 60-90 minutes
*Please IGNORE the "this station is currently not available" statement on this page. It's just a formality that can't be removed.
*Turn off all pop-up-blocker software
*Listen to Live365 with your favorite audio player or mobile device!
*Firefox and Safari browser users can use the Live365 Flash player.
(2) Syndication through Radio Bracknell www.radiobracknell.com
This edition will be rebroadcast twice on Saturday, April 11, at 1pm EST, and then Tuesday, April 14, 7pm EST on Radio Bracknell, a community-based internet radio station in Bracknell, UK. Information on how to listen to Radio Bracknell is forthcoming, so please follow the website close to the date to get that info.
Archive page at http://www.cblue.lunarpages.com
*Click the .ram streams or the .mp3 downloads at the beginnings of each playlist.
*Listen with the free (basic) RealOneplayer www.real.com
*The show in both parts will be uploaded just hours after its completion.
Dan will upload the show on Monday morning, the day after original broadcast.
*All archived shows are being kept for at least 4 weeks after the live ones.
(3) PODCASTS :
Stream shows after-the-fact in my FeedPlayer at http://cblue.lunarpages.com
Click the different glyphs to hear earlier shows, get the mp3 and RSS
feeds. RSS http://www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu/rss
www.bigcontact.com has other ways to make the audio accessible.
*As with the archives, the shows from the last several weeks are always available.
Novus Ordo can be heard by tuning in using one of the following methods:
(1) LIVE365 www.live365.com/stations/142950 or the links at www.radiocrystalblue.com
*Click the yellow 'mic' button on the station page during the time the show airs live. This opens the listening window. Radio Crystal Blue Novus Ordo runs 60-90 minutes
*Please IGNORE the "this station is currently not available" statement on this page. It's just a formality that can't be removed.
*Turn off all pop-up-blocker software
*Listen to Live365 with your favorite audio player or mobile device!
*Firefox and Safari browser users can use the Live365 Flash player.
(2) Syndication through Radio Bracknell www.radiobracknell.com
This edition will be rebroadcast twice on Saturday, April 11, at 1pm EST, and then Tuesday, April 14, 7pm EST on Radio Bracknell, a community-based internet radio station in Bracknell, UK. Information on how to listen to Radio Bracknell is forthcoming, so please follow the website close to the date to get that info.
Archive page at http://www.cblue.lunarpages.com
*Click the .ram streams or the .mp3 downloads at the beginnings of each playlist.
*Listen with the free (basic) RealOneplayer www.real.com
*The show in both parts will be uploaded just hours after its completion.
Dan will upload the show on Monday morning, the day after original broadcast.
*All archived shows are being kept for at least 4 weeks after the live ones.
(3) PODCASTS :
Stream shows after-the-fact in my FeedPlayer at http://cblue.lunarpages.com
Click the different glyphs to hear earlier shows, get the mp3 and RSS
feeds. RSS http://www.bigcontact.com/radiocrystalblu/rss
www.bigcontact.com has other ways to make the audio accessible.
*As with the archives, the shows from the last several weeks are always available.
"Lighthouse" Featured on Harris Radio - March 25, 2009
Harris Radio, an excellent internet radio station and website curated by Pete Harris and deemed "Intelligent music for intelligent minds," has recently launched a podcast for listener enjoyment. If you are not familiar with Harris Radio, I highly recommend it. Pete Harris created what was an internet radio station on Live365 until this month, out of love for New York indie artists. The streaming station no longer exists because he's transitioned it to a podcast featuring his favorite picks of the month. You can listen at http://www.harrisradio.com/
The exciting news is that he's included my song "Lighthouse" in this first podcast flight! Check it out -- both the podcast and the other media that Pete creates: the GigApple calendar and Indie Sounds news letter. All can be found at http://www.harrisradio.com/.
The exciting news is that he's included my song "Lighthouse" in this first podcast flight! Check it out -- both the podcast and the other media that Pete creates: the GigApple calendar and Indie Sounds news letter. All can be found at http://www.harrisradio.com/.
Thank you! Thank you! - February 21, 2009
I keep having to remind myself of the date the past couple of days. The past three weeks have been a blur. Since the big show on January 31 I've been regrouping and rehearsing and performing with Daughters of Cybele. We had a successful show at the New York Open Center last Friday, February 13; so much so that we've been asked to perform again at Joe's Pub on Sunday, March 29. I've always wanted to perform at Joe's Pub, so I'm looking forward to this show. See the performances section of the site for all of the details.
In the meantime I'm sorting out my next solo performances, reviewing video from the big show (to be posted in the coming weeks on YouTube), and going to see Jovanotti, one of my favorite Italian pop musicians. This past week Lorenzo Cherubini, or Jovanotti as he is widely known, came to New York for the first time to perform with his band. Being the Italophile that I am, I went to both of his shows. You can see some photos of it on my Facebook page (see Contact Info for the link). In a nutshell, it was a terrific experience. He's not only a fabulous performer, but as I found out from my friend Lilly who met him, he's a joyous, friendly person. If you haven't had the pleasure to hear his music, check it out. It's all about having fun, yet it's very thoughtful in its own way. I am happy to report that he sweat on me all night on Thursday. That's how close to him I was! Only in New York!
Here's a link to one of my favorite song's by Jovanotti:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpBD4ThRa2U
I think it's time for me to do some dancing!
But wait! I must take a moment to thank everyone who came to the CD release party on January 31. It was a fabulous night, and I sincerely thank you for coming to celebrate launching A Braver Kind with me and the band. We enjoyed performing for you, and hope that you had as much fun as we did. I feel blessed to have had such a terrific audience. Thank you! Thank you! from the bottom of my heart.
OK, now I'm going dancing.
In the meantime I'm sorting out my next solo performances, reviewing video from the big show (to be posted in the coming weeks on YouTube), and going to see Jovanotti, one of my favorite Italian pop musicians. This past week Lorenzo Cherubini, or Jovanotti as he is widely known, came to New York for the first time to perform with his band. Being the Italophile that I am, I went to both of his shows. You can see some photos of it on my Facebook page (see Contact Info for the link). In a nutshell, it was a terrific experience. He's not only a fabulous performer, but as I found out from my friend Lilly who met him, he's a joyous, friendly person. If you haven't had the pleasure to hear his music, check it out. It's all about having fun, yet it's very thoughtful in its own way. I am happy to report that he sweat on me all night on Thursday. That's how close to him I was! Only in New York!
Here's a link to one of my favorite song's by Jovanotti:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EpBD4ThRa2U
I think it's time for me to do some dancing!
But wait! I must take a moment to thank everyone who came to the CD release party on January 31. It was a fabulous night, and I sincerely thank you for coming to celebrate launching A Braver Kind with me and the band. We enjoyed performing for you, and hope that you had as much fun as we did. I feel blessed to have had such a terrific audience. Thank you! Thank you! from the bottom of my heart.
OK, now I'm going dancing.
"Alive with Clive" Television Appearance and Top 20 Vote - January 25, 2009
If you live in White Plains, NY you'll be able to see me and Janie Barnett on "Alive with Clive," a television show hosted by Clive Swersky. "Alive with Clive - Turning Your Passion Into Profit!" is a program dedicated to inspiring people to pursue their passions, be fully self-expressed, and to multiply their magnificence. Clive interviewed me and Janie and we performed two songs on January 9, 2009. The show will be broadcast on White Plane Cable 76 on Monday, January 26, at 8.30 p.m. and on Wednesday, January 28, at 7 p.m.
UPDATE: You can watch an excerpt of the show featuring our performance of "Your Key" in the video section of the site: http://www.allisonscola.com/links.html
In addition to being featured on "Alive with Clive - Turning Your Passion Into Profit!," I am now eligible to be in Clive's Top 20. To be included in the Top 20 I need votes -- lots of them. That is where you come in. Please take a moment each day and vote as often and as many times as you want. Once you've signed up to vote, you become qualified for free gifts and bonuses from Clive. If I receive your votes, it grants me free publicity on Clive's website and in his email newsletter. So please take a moment each day to vote for me.
Here's the link to vote and learn about the gifts voting grants you
http://alivewithclive.tv/awctop20.html
You only need to log in, and that's it. It's free. Voting just takes a moment... keep scrolling down until you find my name (I'm at the bottom because I'm one of the newest additions to the list.). Thank you for supporting me and checking out Clive's message of magnificence.
UPDATE: You can watch an excerpt of the show featuring our performance of "Your Key" in the video section of the site: http://www.allisonscola.com/links.html
In addition to being featured on "Alive with Clive - Turning Your Passion Into Profit!," I am now eligible to be in Clive's Top 20. To be included in the Top 20 I need votes -- lots of them. That is where you come in. Please take a moment each day and vote as often and as many times as you want. Once you've signed up to vote, you become qualified for free gifts and bonuses from Clive. If I receive your votes, it grants me free publicity on Clive's website and in his email newsletter. So please take a moment each day to vote for me.
Here's the link to vote and learn about the gifts voting grants you
http://alivewithclive.tv/awctop20.html
You only need to log in, and that's it. It's free. Voting just takes a moment... keep scrolling down until you find my name (I'm at the bottom because I'm one of the newest additions to the list.). Thank you for supporting me and checking out Clive's message of magnificence.
CD Release Party: January 31, 2009 - January 6, 2009
After 2 years of planning, rehearsing, recording, designing, and manufacturing, I am excited to celebrate achieving my life-long dream of producing a full-length album of original songs. Please join me and the Allison Scola Project band on Saturday, January 31, 2009 at Drom in New York City's East Village for a concert celebration of our project A Braver Kind.
Featuring... ALLISON SCOLA PROJECT
Allison Scola (vocals, keyboard, Italian frame drum)
Janie Barnett (producer, co-writer, and acoustic guitar)
Steve Jabas (electric guitar)
Joe Ravo (nylon string guitar)
Alden Banta (clarinet, sax)
Mark Verdino (bass)
Dave Mancuso (drums and percussion)
and special guests to be announced.
85 Avenue A between 5th and 6th Streets
New York NY 10009
212.777.1157
Price: $10 Cover plus $20 food/drink minimum
Featuring... ALLISON SCOLA PROJECT
Allison Scola (vocals, keyboard, Italian frame drum)
Janie Barnett (producer, co-writer, and acoustic guitar)
Steve Jabas (electric guitar)
Joe Ravo (nylon string guitar)
Alden Banta (clarinet, sax)
Mark Verdino (bass)
Dave Mancuso (drums and percussion)
and special guests to be announced.
85 Avenue A between 5th and 6th Streets
New York NY 10009
212.777.1157
Price: $10 Cover plus $20 food/drink minimum
New YouTube Videos Posted - December 30, 2008
Thank you to Poughkeepsie Live and to Geoff Hastings for these videos! Check out our October 23, 2008 performance on live television at:
http://www.youtube.com/soulwindowprod
http://www.youtube.com/soulwindowprod
"Live From Little Italy" Appearance - December 2, 2008
Joe Ravo and I were guests on the show "Live from Little Italy" on the Dolce Channel. Check out our performance on the premier episode of this terrific new show.
View the video of LIVE FROM LITTLE ITALY at
http://www.dolcechannel.com/pages/ep1.php
View the video of LIVE FROM LITTLE ITALY at
http://www.dolcechannel.com/pages/ep1.php
A Braver Kind -- A Perfect Holiday Gift - November 22, 2008
The new album, A Braver Kind, is available for purchase! The best place to buy it is at CD Baby.
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/scola2
Spread to word of home-grown, independent music by giving this brand new CD to your music-loving friends and family.
Now available for purchase on iTunes, Amazon.com, Rhapsody, and other music outlets! Once you've listened, please express your support by submitting your comments to the purchasing pages on your chosen vendor's site.
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/scola2
Spread to word of home-grown, independent music by giving this brand new CD to your music-loving friends and family.
Now available for purchase on iTunes, Amazon.com, Rhapsody, and other music outlets! Once you've listened, please express your support by submitting your comments to the purchasing pages on your chosen vendor's site.
Poughkeepsie Live TV Show! - October 23, 2008
On Thursday, October 23, Allison and the band performed for live TV on Poughkeepsie Live, a television show produced by Poughkeepsie's Time Warner Cable Channel 6. The show is a 30 minute live music performance program, and the 10/23 episode featured Allison Scola Project. The band performed In Your Arms, My Naked Heart, Marco the Barber, Pizzicarella, I Want to Touch You, and Jump. There was also a short interview with Allison. The show aired at 7pm live, and then again at 8pm, with two other broadcasts on Friday, 10/24 at 9:30pm and Monday, 10/27 at 9pm. The broadcast reaches parts of Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Sullivan, and Greene Counties -- over 200,000 homes! For those of you in New York City, we're hoping that the broadcast will be choosen to be sent to a Video On Demand channel that Time Warner Cable 6 has here in NY. If it does, we'll be sure to tell you.
The new record: A Braver Kind - October 17, 2008
The new record, A Braver Kind, is finished, and it's slowly making its way into the market place. It will be available for purchase from iTunes, Rhapsody, Napster, Amazon, and others shortly. In the mean time, you may purchase it (download or packaged CD) from CDbaby.com (http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/scola2) and from Digstation.com (http://www.digstation.com/AlbumDetails.aspx?albumID=ALB000022635).