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| Rachel Sage | Sandra Grace | Diane Ward | Nedra Johnson | Louisa Light | Rorie Kelly | Nikki Boudreaux |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 23, 2007 |
CONTACT: Sheela Lambert 917-583-1797 info@biwriters.org www.biwriters.org |
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"Words on Wings" Concert Features Lineup of Out Songwriters: Rachael Sage Headlines Sept 28 New York, NY-Words on Wings, A benefit concert starring out performers Rachel Sage, Sandra Grace, Diane Ward, Nedra Johnson, Ben Silver, Louisa Light, Rorie Kelly and Nikki Boudreaux will take place at the LGBT Community Center, 208 W. 13 St (subways: 1,2,3,A,B,E,F), on Sept 28, 7-10PM. Doors open at 6 for pre-concert mixer with CD, food, drink and raffle sales. Tickets only $10
"These songwriters inspire by living fearless out lives…and singing about it," says concert organizer Sheela Lambert. "We're very excited and proud to have them all together on one night." Proceeds from the concert benefit the Bi Writers Association, an organization that works to put the "B" in LGBT by educating about bisexuality and promoting bi-inclusion in media representation of LGBT issues. BWA offers an online bi bookclub, bi writers networking forum, online bi bookstore, listing of bi writer blogs & websites, call for submissions and is working towards producing a Media Guide to Bisexuality and LGBT Reporting. Info on performers below: Rachael Sage East Village art-pop innovator Rachael Sage has become one of the busiest touring artists in independent music, performing 150+ dates a year and sharing stages with Ani DiFranco, Sheryl Crow, Liz Phair and Sarah Mclachlan. In 2005, Sage received an Independent Music Award for Best Singer-Songwriter as well as the Outmusic Award for Outstanding Songwriter; previous awards include Grand Prize in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and First Prize in the Great American Songwriting Contest. Her new album "The Blistering Sun" was mixed by Grammy® winner Kevin Killen (Kate Bush, Elvis Costello, Tori Amos), and features 15 tracks of what The Village Voice calls "lovely and literate folk-pop-rock." Visit: www.rachaelsage.com and www.myspace.com/rachaelsage Sandra Grace Producer and electronica/dance artist Sandra Grace has recently been featured on MTV's Logo network, in an Orbitz ad campaign (True Colors Benefit Auction with Cyndi Lauper), and in the 2007 music issues of both Go NYC and Curve magazines. Her music video "Do You Have A Lover?" was ranked among the top 50 "Most Linked (This Week) in Music" on YouTube just after Kelly Clarkson and Tori Amos, and is currently in competition on Logo's Click List along with Amy Winehouse, Scissor Sisters, and Justin Timberlake. She emceed the 2006 and 2007 New York City Heritage of Pride parades to rave reviews. More info at www.myspace.com/sandragracemusic Diane Ward Out bi singer-songwriter Diane Ward has released four albums including her latest, Wonderlight. She has won numerous "Best Female Vocalist" awards. In 2003, Diane released a tour de force CD, "The Great Impossible." The album received play on AAA radio nationally, MTV took notice of the CD and licensed the entire album. Several songs have been featured recently on "Sorority Life." In July 2006, the producers of the Academy Award nominated film "Crash" featured one of Diane's songs on the premier episode of their TV series, "Angela's Eyes" broadcast on the Lifetime Channel. Visit www.dianeward.com and www.myspace.com/dianeward Nedra Johnson Nedra Johnson is a singer/songwriter multi-instrumentalist born & living in New York City. Her unique style of guitar playing is unmistakably informed by her many years as a professional bassist and keeps her live solo acoustic performances more on an R&B tip then what one might expect of a "girl with a guitar." Nedra's self-titled sophomore release is a 2006 OUTMUSIC Award (OUTSTANDING NEW RECORDING - FEMALE) winning, joyful mix of R&B, funk, rock and gospel. Honest in integrity to the music as well as the lyrical content, each song is a testimony of her experience as a black openly lesbian woman in love, spirituality, community and or politics. Visit www.nedrajohnson.com Ben Silver Whether he's in singer/songwriter mode or doing McFerrin-esque vocal improvisations, Ben Silver's music slides through folk, R&B, funk, jazz, and back again. Ben sings passionately about freedom, our environment, LBGT issues, parenting, and even an occasional romantic love song. His writing has been published in Carry It On, Sing Out Magazine, and the book "Hearing Everyone's Voice." Ben has performed and recorded with many artists including Pete Seeger, Pat Humphries, Jay Mankita, and many others. As a member of New Voices of Freedom, Ben also sang background vocals for artists including Melba Moore, Judy Collins, and Celia Cruz. Visit www.bensilvermusic.com Louisa Light Electronica siren and out bi artist, Louisa Light, fuses Opera, R&B, Hip Hop, Jazz and Electronica. Black, White and Native American, she comes from a diverse musical and artistic culture. Light has performed in venues with artists such as Wu Tang Clan, Jordan Mclean of Antibalas and Brown Suga. Light has graced the stages of The Knitting Factory, Tonic, Galapagos, Zebulon Cafe, The Bowery Poetry Club, The York Hilton and Towers, The Slipper Room, The Alphabet Lounge, Clemente Soto Velez, The Lions Den, The Empress Ballroom, Kenny's Castaways and Fontana's. Visit http://www.myspace.com/lightalia Rorie Kelly Rorie Kelly can be seen at Kenny's Castaways, 169 Bar and other venues throughout New York and New Jersey. Visit www.roriekelly.com and www.myspace.com/roriekelly Nikki Boudreaux Nikki Boudreaux (pronounced "boo-dro"), an emerging artist and transplant from Southeast Texas, is no stranger to entertaining the masses. This prior Marine Corps Officer, will keep you on your toes with her charismatic stage presence, humourous lyrics, and ecclectic vocal range. Boudreaux's music has an acoustic/rock/punk feel with influences from the likes of Sublime, Jack Johnson, Erykah Badu, Tegan and Sara, The Yeah Yeah Yeah's, Janis Joplin, and The Steve Miller Band. She is currently working on the release of her first album, while residing in Brooklyn. Visit www.myspace.com/sempermoto88 |