August 29, 2010

Happy Birthday To Linda!!

Everyone wish Linda Draper a very Happy Birthday today (August 29th!). More live dates upcoming - you can see her next week (September 5, 2010) at CLUB PASSIM for the Campfire Festival in Cambridge, MA 3PM. More information at: www.clubpassim.org/Page.asp?n=41433&snid=495328178&org=clubpassim.org

August 14, 2010

Linda Adds More "No Frills" Dates!!

Linda has returned from a mini tour of the Northeast, USA...for a couple of photos please visit www.plantingseedsrecords.com/news.html

Linda Draper has also confirmed a return to Cambridge, MA and a performance at the famed Campfire Festival, at the Legendary CLUB PASSIM. Linda appeared at the festival in May of 2007 as part of songwriters circle which included fabulous performer Lucy Wainright Roche. Look for another magical performance on Sunday September 5, 2010 at 3PM. For more show information, please visit www.reverbnation.com/lindadraper or shows page.


July 30, 2010

"NO Frills" Set To Launch August 3rd

LINDA DRAPER launches her "No Frills" live dates on 8/3 at the Sidewalk Cafe (NYC) as part of the Summer 2010 Antifolk Festival. It'll be her first show offering the LIMITED EDITION CD collection "No Frills" (PSRCD068) - Linda has handpicked 10 of Favorite tracks from her first three Out-Of- Print LPs - all Produced by NYC icon Kramer (Galaxie 500, Lou Reed, Low, etc). Her set of live dates goes thru 8/7 at Philadelphia's Cafe Grindstone and picks back up in mid September - make it a point to check out a truly magical artitst. Look for West Coast dates later this year. For complete live show information please visit : http://www.reverbnation.com/lindadraper or the shows page

Live video from Linda Draper's 07.07.10 Webster Hall (NYC Show)

VIDEO:: "Sharks & Royalty" acoustic solo
VIDEO:: "Sleepwalkers" with Eric Puente (Drums) & Scott Fragala (Bass)

Also - check out a cool little write up on Linda Draper at UK magazine Wears The Trousers:

http://www.wearsthetrousers.com/2010/07/free-music-friday-linda-draper-3/

July 2, 2010

More Live Dates

Linda Draper has confirmed a string of new dates for her 2010 "No Frills"Tour

Here are the latest live dates confirmed:
08.03.10 New York @ The Sidewalk Cafe / Summer Antifolk Fest
09.10.10 Portland, ME @ Slainte Wine Bar
09.18.10 Montague, MA @ Montague Book Mill

In more Draper news, her excellent reading of Phil Ochs "Flower Lady" was featured in a recent edition of Cover Lay Down Blog: read more here: http://coverlaydown.com/2010/06/flower-communion-sunday/

June 6, 2010

NEW BROOKLYN, NY SHOW ADDED+ TWO SUMMER TOUR DATES!

Check out the live dates so far...including a just added show in BROOKLYN, NY at UNION HALL on JUNE 8, 2010 @ 8PM...more coming up!!!

No Frills Tour 2010::

06.09.10 Brooklyn, NY @ Union Hall 7:30PM
07.07.10 New York, NY @ Webster Hall 8PM
08.05.10 Cambridge, MA @ All Asia 7PM
08.06.10 Bryn Mawr, PA @ Milkboy Coffee

June 1, 2010

Linda Draper Confirms Limited Edition Tour CD + Appears on Bitch Magazine Mix Tape

Linda Draper continues to finalize dates for her upcoming Summer 2010 tour which will see her make stops in various cities (some for the first time) on the west and east coast. In celebration, Draper has compiled a 10 track CD titled "No Frills" - which collects tracks from her first three long out of print LPs - which incidentally was produced by NYC icon Kramer (Galaxie 500, Low, Ween, etc). The collection will be available only at shows + will be a LIMITED EDITION pressing. It's shaping up to be an exciting summer! Check a future update for track listing and cover artwork.

In more Linda Draper news, "Mother's Little Helper" from her latest LP "Bridge And Tunnel" recently appeared on Bitch Magazine's Bitch Tapes: "Mamamix" for Mother's day 2010 - which also includes songs from Kimya Dawson, The Shirelles, and more. Have a listen: http://bitchmagazine.org/post/bitchtapes-mamamix.

May 13, 2010

Linda Draper On Shifted Sounds + More Summer '10 Tour Notes

A double shot of LINDA DRAPER including the new promo single "Close Enough" + "Time Will Tell" is featured on a recent SHIFTED SOUNDS PODCAST - EPISODE#198 - check it out: www.shiftedsound.com/?p=710.

In more Draper news, more summer 2010 dates are shaping up, although not yet confirmed - show info should be upcoming. The East Coast leg of the tour is tentively set to start on July 27th and run thru the beginning of August. Confirmed dates should be made available shortly. Look for a slew of dates in the NYC area including in-store performances, Radio in-studio appearance + Two confirmed dates are set: May 22, 2010 in NYC @ The Sidewalk Cafe & July 7th @ Webster Hall- catch Linda's latest shows to hear tracks from her recent "Bridge And Tunnel" LP/"Pushing Up The Day" EP along with new songs she is sure to debut.

In release information, Linda has confirmed a limited edition tour CD which will be available at live shows only while supplies last - More details will be available shortly.

April 15, 2010

Bridge And Tunnel Press Archives!

We've added a few press clips for Linda's latest album - "Bridge And Tunnel" check it out over in the PRESS section.

In more news, another great site for all things Linda Draper is up and running over at: http://www.reverbnation.com/lindadraper . Join her mailing list, watch her "Needlessly" video, listen to some fabulous songs! Check it out!

April 9, 2010

New Live Dates

LINDA DRAPER Has announced two new shows that will kick off what is to be a busy summer of touring. She will be in support of her two most recent releases - "Bridge And Tunnel" + "Pushing Up The Day" EP. Her first show will be a return to THE SIDEWALK CAFE on May 22, 2010 @ 9PM. She will also be appearing at NYC's famed WEBSTER HALL on July 7, 2010 at 8PM. More live dates will be upcoming. View more info on these shows here.

In more news, Linda's track "Close Enough" from her critically acclaimed latest LP, will appear on Planting Seeds Records' new **FREE** label sampler "Kaleidoscope Sounds" which be a limited edition CD given out at PSR artists live dates + via their mailorder shop.

March 22, 2010

"I Heart Major Matt USA"

Linda Draper will appearing at the "I Heart Major Matt USA" show on Tuesday March 23, 8:00PM at The Sidewalk Cafe (Ave A & 6th St), NYC - Antifolkers covering the songs of Major Matt Mason USA - also performances by Toby Goodshank (The Moldy Peaches), Jeffrey Lewis (Rough Trade) + more. Linda is also plotting new dates for her 2010 tour in support of her latest LP "Bridge And Tunnel" + new EP "Pushing Up The Day". Dates should include the East and West coast....more soon!

March 1, 2010

Live Dates and "So Long" Coming Soon

Has confirmed production on the proposed Anika Mottershaw directed promo video for "Sleepwalkers" has ceased due to scheduling conflicts. Linda is currently putting together a slew of live dates in support of her recently released LP "Bridge And Tunnel" and "Pushing Up The Day" digital only EP via her booking agency. The second single "So Long" from "Pushing Up The Day" EP will be released to the press shortly.

February 4, 2010

PUTD EP REVIEW IN UK MAG

In more news, check out a Cool little write up for the new EP "Pushing Up The Day" (PSRCD-063) in excellent UK mag Wears The Trousers :: http://wearsthetrousers.com/2010/01/22/free-music-friday-linda-draper-2/

A video is also in production for Draper's latest single "Sleepwalkers", which will be directed by Anika Mottershaw. Look for the debut of the video soon.

Linda is also gearing up to plan live dates in support of the new EP...look for more shortly....


January 21, 2010

Pushing Up The Day EP Due Out 01.26.10

Linda's new release - the digital exclusive "Pushing Up The Day" EP hits digital download outlets on January 26th - you can read the official press release over at Americana/Folk Magazine NO DERESSION's Blog: http://www.nodepression.com/profiles/blogs/nyc-singersongwriter.

In more news, Linda Draper is also gearing up to plan live dates in support of the new EP...look for more shortly....


January 1, 2010

HAPPY NEW YEAR! + Year End Lists

Happy New Year To All!...look for new Linda Draper show dates and more coming in 2010!

Bridge And Tunnel & Other Draper Releases Tops Decade List

Linda's latest LP "Bridge And Tunnel" has made it onto a couple of year end polls:

BLOW UP RADIO has included Linda's latest among the top 60 LPs of 2009 - alongside great albums by 7 Worlds Collide (Neil Finn, Johnny Marr, Eddie Vedder etc), Razorlight, Elvis Costello, The Datsuns among others.

"Bridge And Tunnel" also chimed in on LUCID CULTURE'S Top 200 Of The Decade..."Bridge And Tunnel" came in at #95, while "Patchwork" followed at #167. Linda's debut LP "Ricochet" (2001) came through at #191.

In more news, a new January date has been announced: 1/14/2010 - Bernard King Presents: Venus Flytrap @ SIDEWALK CAFE (Time TBA) - performances from Linda Draper, Randi Russo, Nan Turner, Phoebe blue, Phoebe Kreutz, Erin Regan, Rachel Trachtenberg, Emily Einhorn, + Other special guests. For details please see the Shows page.

December 20, 2009

New Digital EP Release

Linda Draper releases her next EP "Pushing Up The Day" (PSR-063) on January 26, 2010. It will be an exclusive digital EP containing some great alternate takes from her critically acclaimed LP "Bridge And Tunnel". The digital release will also contain three new compositions, some of which you may have heard at Linda's recent live performances. Here is the complete track listing:

"Pushing Up The Day" (PSR-063)

1:: Pushing Up The Day (Single Version)*
2:: So Long **
3:: Sleepwalkers (Live, KFJC Radio) +
4:: Pedestal **
5:: Bridge And Tunnel (Alternate Version)*
6:: Pushing Up The Day (Early Version)++

Produced By * Brad Albetta; ++Joe Kelly; + Courtesy of KFJC Radio, Los Altos Hills, CA
Linda Draper: Vocals, Guitars, Keyboards
Rob Woodcock: Upright Bass
Anders Griffen: Drums
Brad Albetta: Keyboards
Cover Artwork/Photo By Rob Dobbs

December 1, 2009

New Linda Draper Video & "Bridge And Tunnel" CD Review

In promotion of the long awaited Odetta tribute - "Beautiful Star: The Songs Of Odetta" - a cool short video clip has been released for Lindagreat reading of "Sail Away Ladie. The video is directed and produced by Anika Mottershaw & Alan Pedder. You view the clip at youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAk_Vz5oLu8

Linda Draper's sixth LP "Bridge And Tunnel continues to get rave reviews, you can read the latest from popular indie music mag DELUSIONS OF ADEQUACY - check it out : http://www.adequacy.net/2009/11/linda-draper-bridge-and-tunnel/

Look for next update with new EP official release date...


November 24, 2009

WBAI RADIO UNNAMEBALE PERFORMANCE + Pitchfork Odetta News Brief

Recently appeared on NYC's WBAI show "Radio Unnameable" hosted by legendary DJ Bob Fass...She performed live some great tracks - Dylan's "A Hard Rains Gonna Fall"; also two tracks from her upcoming single "Pushing Up The Day"/"So Long" along with three tracks from Bridge and Tunnel ("Sharks And Royalty", "Time Will Tell" and "Broken Eggshell"). Along with these ace performances she talked with Bob Fass about her start in music and much more...listen to the archived show here: http://archive.wbai.org/

You can also read a cool little write up on the "Beautiful Stars" Odetta tribute over at Pitchfork - http://pitchfork.com/news/37176-news-in-brief-pablove-foundation-odetta-dukes-of-stratosphear-tristeza/



November 19, 2009

Linda Returns To WBAI Radio + New Show Announced!

Listen to Linda Draper as she makes a return appearance on WBAI Radio 99.5 FM
NYC Radio Unnameable hosted by the legendary DJ BOB FASS - if you're not familiar with this legendary DJ - catch up on some reading at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Fass. Tune in at Midnight - 2AM (EST)on 11.19.09 (Friday morning)to hear Linda perform her upcoming single "Pushing Up The Day" + the ace new track "So Long" and more! You can stream the show at http://stream.wbai.org/

Linda Draper has also confirmed her first show for 2010. Linda will be a part of the UPPER EAST SIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL which will be on Friday February 5th at 7PM at Bar East. Check the shows page for more information. As usual check this site + myspace.com/lindadraper for more great news!

November 15, 2009

ODETTA TRIBUTE ALBUM PRE-ORDERS NOW OPEN!



The tribute LP is curated by Wears The Trousers magazine
CLICK ON THE ABOVE PIC TO GO TO THE WEARS THE TROUSERS RECORDS WEBSHOP

In More Linda Draper News...

Linda recently played the intimate/dimly lit NYC venue The National Underground on 11.12.09 - unveiling some fantastic new tracks due for release on her upcoming digital EP "Pushing Up The Day" (PSR063 - due out in January 2010 -release date moved from December '09). Also included in the set was a great reading of the traditional folk song "I"ll Fly Away". For this show she was accompanied by John Pizzuto (from Brooklyn based band Thursday Night Allstars) on drums.

SETLIST:
Time Will Tell/Glass Palace/Fall/Sleepwalkers/So Long/Pushing Up The Day/Close Enough/Sharks & Royalty/I'll Fly Away


October 26, 2009

LINDA DRAPER TWO NEW RELEASES

Linda Draper is back with two releases due out before years end. Out on November 30th is the long awaited tribute to folk legend Odetta Holmes, titled "Beautiful Star" (released by Wears The Trousers Magazine, UK) - featuring Linda's take on "Sail Away Ladies". The collection also features Marissa Nadler, Liz Durrett, Sandy Dillon and more! All profits from sales of the album will be split evenly between two charities chosen by Wears The Trousers in recognition of their incredible work on behalf of women.

The Fawcett Society (www.fawcettsociety.org.uk) is the UK’s leading organisation campaigning for equality between women and men, making real differences in women’s lives by creating awareness, leading debate and driving change. The Women’s Resource Centre (www.wrc.org.uk) works to bring women’s organisations together, helping them to be more effective and sustainable. The release will be available via digital download and limited edition CD. For some sweet sounds and more info please check out: www.myspace.com/songsofodetta

In more Linda Draper news - Linda is gearing up for her next single/EP release - "Pushing Up The Day" (PSR063) due out December 2009. which will contain previously unreleased gems - "Bridge And Tunnel (Alternate Mix)", "Pushing Up The Day (Early Version)" along with few other surprises! Look for more information shortly on this release. It will be made available via exclusive digital download.


October 12, 2009

SHOW TONIGHT!

GIG REMINDER: LINDA DRAPER + (Linda's friends from CA) THE PARSON RED HEADS live 10.12.09 at GOOGIES LOUNGE - NYC 730PM a fine night of music! The Show is *Free** with one drink minimum per set. More info from Linda here: http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=54999510&blogId=513931005

October 7, 2009

New Linda Draper Tracks + New Release Coming!

Stop by Linda's myspace (www.myspace.com/lindadraper) for a listen...two of her latest demos are up: "Sleepwalkers" (a live version appears KFJC Radio's upcoming benefit comp) and "Glass Palace" - both tracks have elements of Draper's earlier works - ie: "Ricochet" and "Snow White Trash Girl".

Linda will also be releasing her next exclusive digital single "Pushing Up The Day" (PSRCD-063) from the critically acclaimed LP "Bridge And Tunnel"- which includes several previously unreleased tracks. Official track listing coming soon - Look for the release before years end.

September 16, 2009

New Live Date + New Comp Appearance

Linda Draper is set to release a new track - which she debuted on her "Bridge And Tunnel 2009 Summer Tour". "Sleepwalkers" was recorded live at KFJC Radio in Los Altos, CA on June 16, 2009 - it'll appear on the stations yearly benefit CD "Live From the Devil’s Triangle Volume 12", which features bands that have played at KFJC.

TRACK CREDITS:
Linda Draper: guitar and voice
Robert Woodcock: bass
Live in the KFJC Pit 06.16.2009

More information coming on how to obtain a copy of the release.

LINDA DRAPER is also adding more new dates in support of her latest LP "Bridge And Tunnel" - her latest date is on 11/12/2009 at 8:00 PM at The National Underground 159 E. Houston St., New York, New York 10002. For more information please visit: http://www.myspace.com/thenationalunderground. More dates as they surface.

August 29, 2009

Happy Birthday!

Everyone wish Linda a very ***HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! ***

August 20, 2009

Linda Live At The Mercury Lounge

Join Linda Draper on Labor Day 2009 for whats sure to be a great evening of music. Linda will be performing in NYC at The Mercury Lounge on Monday September 7th, Doors open at 7PM. For cost and more info see the shows page.

August 13, 2009

Photo Blog, New Live Date + New Review

A cool new photoblog is up via Ventura County Photographer Matt Haines. The blog details Linda's June photoshoot in Redondo Beach. Read the full details here: http://matthainesphotography.com/photoblog/archives/861.

If you're looking to plan ahead - make sure you mark your calendars for another new live date Linda has added for October 12th in NYC at Googies Lounge with fantastic Los Angeles, CA band The Parson Red Heads. Check out more details on the shows page.

"Bridge And Tunnel" continues to receive critical praise read the two latest via:
Lucidculture and Feminist Review.


July 22, 2009

New Live Date

Although it's not til December, Linda has announced a new show date with others to follow starting in September. Her December performance will be on December 21, 2009 at Union Hall in Brooklyn, NY - as part of the Brooklyn Songwriter’s Exchange, hosted by Rebecca Pronsky http://www.myspace.com/songwritersexchange. For more info see the shows page.

July 14, 2009

Bridge And Tunnel Continues Its Critical Praise

LINDA DRAPER's sixth studio LP continues to get more critical acclaim...here are the latest:

" the music and voice take center stage, simple and direct... Draper is all about substance...genius..." - ROCK AND REPRISE

"...stands head and shoulders above what I considered “folk” these days... BRIDGE AND TUNNEL is the best record yet..." - DAGGER (June 6, 2009)

And here's the full review from THE BIG TAKEOVER:

"It would be easy to fly the folk flag over singer/songwriter LINDA DRAPER‘s music. But that would belie her associations with such outsider artists as KRAMER or stage-mates like REGINA SPEKTOR and KIMYA DAWSON. Her quiet meditations on life in the 21st century may involve more acoustic guitars than electronic geegaws, but this ain’t JOAN BAEZ or even CHRISTINE LAVIN. Draper’s songs push her thoughts and feelings outside arbitrary comfort zones, while she and producer BRAD ALBETTA add just the right touches of organ or drums to keep things interesting without distraction. All of which is merely a fancy way of saying that “Broken Eggshell,” “Pushing Up the Day” and the title track are difficult to resist. Kudos also to the overdubbed a cappella take on the ROLLING STONES‘ “Mother’s Little Helper,” a choice that says a lot about Draper’s tastes and attitude." - Mike Tolbert

Also a review of Bridge and Tunnel will be published July 16th at Feminist Review (http://www.feministreview.org/)

In more Linda Draper News:

Some photos of Linda Draper's West Coast Tour Up: Much thanks to Rob Dobbs (Los Angeles), Koi Huynh (San Francisco), and Amelia Gyde (Seattle) for providing these images:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/35146495@N00/sets/72157619962559956/show/

June 18, 2009

Linda Draper Wraps Up West Coast Tour

Linda Draper - wrapped up dates on the west coast with her appearance on bay area station KFJC via Mitch LeMay's Apartment Life show on June 16th. On this tour Linda performed tracks from her latest critically acclaimed LP "Bridge And Tunnel", along with introducing several new songs - "Fall", Sleepwalkers", and "Song For Rebecca" - older classics were also included in the set: "Needlessly", "Traces Of", "Shine" and more.

If you were in LA at the start of the tour, you were able to catch her packed shows at Spaceland, Room 5, and The Silverlake Lounge. Special thanks to the great artists Linda had a chance to share the stage with: The Parson Red Heads, Cotton Jones, Paula Kelley, The Old Toy Trains, The Jubilee Singers and No Horses - all the way from Vancouver, Canada! Thanks also to KC Staples & Ariel at cool Fillmore, CA station KRLY 99.1 FM. More Thanks to Gabe Mintz, Charlie Sutton, Jessie Rae, The Corner Laughers, and The Orange Peels. You can view Photos from the shows over at www.myspace.com/plantingseedsmusic (Go to the "pics" section and you'll see the photo album titled "Linda Draper '09 Bridge & Tunnel West Coast Tour").

In more Linda Draper News:

Linda's "Bridge And Tunnel" CD is one of featured "Staff Picks" over at digital outlet Napster - go get the LP!

More press on the LP:

"dark, driving countryfolk title track to the perfect latenight indiefolk radiopop of I Will and Time Will Tell, the rest of Linda Draper’s Bridge and Tunnel is startlingly good — perhaps one of the best albums I’ve heard this year"
- COVER LAY DOWN (June 6, 2009)

"charming songcraft. Blessed with a lightness of touch and a touching vulnerability, Linda’s songs are the type to ambush you unawares, gradually, dancing across your auditory cortices in soft ballet shoes until you pay them full attention." - WEARS THE TROUSERS (UK, June 5, 2009)

"She's been compared to Regina Spektor and Kimya Dawson...she's all that and more...like Joni Mitchell...pick any song off Bridge and Tunnel and it's all good..." - WE HEART MUSIC (JUNE 3, 2009)

June 3, 2009

Linda Draper Begins West Coast Mini Tour

Linda Begins her second West Coast Tour on Thursday June 4th in Los Angeles, CA - playing in support of hot indie act Cotton Jones and The Parson Red Heads. Linda will be playing a slew of dates which will run thru June 16th when she makes a return to bay area station KFJC for an in studio performance. Here are the rest of the dates - be there for whats sure to be some magical shows!

2009 BRIDGE AND TUNNEL WEST COAST TOUR
06/04/09 Los Angeles, CA @ Spaceland **
06/05/09 Los Angeles, CA @ Room 5 Lounge $
06/07/09 Fillmore, CA @ KRLY Radio In Studio ##
06/08/09 Los Angeles, CA @ Silverlake Lounge++
06/11/09 Seattle, WA @ Blue Moon Tavern+
06/13/09 Portland, OR @ Chaos Cafe & Parlor
06/14/09 San Francisco, CA@ The Make-Out Room #
06/16/09 Los Altos Hills @ KFJC Radio In studio

** - w/ The Parson Red Heads and Cotton Jones
+ - w/ Gabe Mintz
++ - w/ Old Toy Trains & Jubilee Singers
# - w/ The Corner Laughers and The Orange Peels
## - Stuck On Sound Show Hosted by Ariel
$ - w/Paula Kelley
$$ - Apartment Life Show Hosted by Mitch LeMay

May 26, 2009

West Coast Tour Up Next;Magnet Magazine & CD Release Show Recap

Linda Draper will kickoff her mini West Coast Tour on June 4th in Los Angeles, CA @ Spaceland, playing in support of Cotton Jones & The Parson Red Heads - You can pick up advance tickets at TICKETWEB (TICKETMASTER). Linda's June 8th show @ Silverlake Lounge is also available for advance purchase - pick tickets up via IN TICKETING.

The music press worldwide continues to praise Linda Draper's latest effort - her latest single "Sharks And Royalty" is featured in MAGNET MAGAZINE's MP3 At 3 Spotlight. Read more: http://www.magnetmagazine.com/2009/05/24/mp3-at-3pm-linda-draper/

CD Release Show Recap...On May 21st Linda Draper played to a packed house at Googies Lounge (Upstairs at The Living Room) in support of her latest LP "Bridge and Tunnel". Linda with help from her band: Anders Griffen (drums) and Scott Fragala (stand-up bass) breezed through tracks from the LP which included "Broken Eggshell" (View a video clip HERE courtesy of Super Dave Cromwell), "Sharks And Royalty", "Time Will Tell", "Pushing Up The Day", "Bridge And Tunnel" among others. Draper also included a slew of new material - in particular her reading of the classic Odetta track "Sail Away Lady" which will be released this Summer via UK Magazine Wears The Trousers.

May 20, 2009

Googies Lounge CD Show; Red Alert Interview; Left Hip Review

A Message from Linda:

Hello?

This Thursday, May 21st, at GOOGIE'S LOUNGE (upstairs from the Living Room) I will be celebrating the release of my latest CD, BRIDGE AND TUNNEL ~ out now on PLANTING SEEDS RECORDS! New review at http://www.lefthip.com/albums/1205

Joining me will be the amazing ANDERS GRIFFEN (Kimya Dawson, Jeffrey Lewis, etc.) on drums (he is also on the new album) and the extraordinary SCOTT FRAGALA on the upright bass. I have been playing guitar & writing songs half my life now, and this is my first ever "full band" show...and...we will be unveiling some new songs that are not even recorded yet! There *may* even be a harmonica involved...

THURSDAY, MAY 21st @ GOOGIE'S LOUNGE (Upstairs from the LIVING ROOM)
154 Ludlow St
New York, NY 10002

7:30-Carl Creighton
www.myspace.com/carlcreighton

8:15 - Josh Bloom
www.myspace.com/joshbloomsongs

8:30 - Linda Draper
**Feat. Anders Griffen on drums and Scott Fragala on bass** www.myspace.com/lindadraper

9:30 - Kim Garrison
www.myspace.com/kimgarrison

I was interviewed at Pop Dose - read all about it:
http://popdose.com/jesus-of-cool-singersongwriter-linda-draper-seeks-a-bridge-and-tunnel-crowd/

Would love to see you there!

xo,
Linda
www.lindadraper.net
www.plantingseedsrecords.com

In more Linda Draper news, you can read a great interview with Linda over at THE RED ALERT - she discusses "Antifolk", "Mothers Little Helper" and lots lots more! Read it: http://www.theredalert.com/features/draper.php

And yes, the press continues to rave about Linda's "Bridge & Tunnel" read it here over at LEFT HIP (Canada): http://lefthip.com/albums/1205

May 15, 2009

Bridge And Tunnel Reviews

Two more reviews for Linda's "Bridge And Tunnel" LP have surfaced:

"continues on in lovely fashion with contemporary folk tales and other vignettes...a fuller sound relative to the past...EPIC." - PARASITES AND SYCOPHANTS

"her stripped-down sound is quite enjoyable...one of the best." - THE DAILY NEWS/MC KEESPORT, PA

May 5, 2009

Popdose Interview; More info on Odetta Tribute; New Reviews

Read Linda's latest interview about "Bridge And Tunnel" at Popdose. Linda discusses music therapy, her label, producer Brad Albetta, her upcoming tour and more.

UK magazine Wears The Trousers has released more info on their upcoming tribute album to legendary folk singer Odetta. The compilation features a great collection of artists: Marissa Nadler, Ane Brun, Anaïs Mitchell, Liz Durrett, Ora Cogan, Arborea, Josephine Oniyama, Kelli Ali, Pepi Ginsberg, Linda Draper, Sandy Dillon and more. You can read more and sample a track at the magazine's site.

The first couple of reviews are in on Linda Draper's fantastic new release:

"nice tunes and has a wonderful voice, making it possible to distinguish Bridge and Tunnel from the countless number of singer-songwriter records..." - WLUR 91.5 FM

"sweeps you in...what you need to get through in order to reach the other side...the first step towards that trip will be worth it." - The Run-Off Groove (May 2009, #235)

"ultra-appealing and resonant. Top picks: "Limbo," "I Will," "Close Enough," "Last One Standing." (Rating: 5) - LMNOP/Babysue (May 2009)

April 22, 2009

New Live Date + "B&T" Tracks On "Filmspotting"

Linda Draper has confirmed a new date - June 11th at Blue Moon Tavern in Seattle, WA. This will be Linda's first performance in Seattle - She will be sharing the bill with old friend and local luminary Gabe Mintz. As usual, please visit the shows page for complete details.

In more Draper news - a trio of tracks from "Bridge And Tunnel" - "Limbo", "Mother's Little Helper", and "Sharks And Royalty" were recently showcased on the April 17th broadcast/podcast of Filmspotting - which is a cool site reviewing and discussing motion pictures. Listen in on FS #254.


April 13, 2009

"Bridge And Tunnel" Album & Tour

Linda Draper launches her third Planting Seeds Records release "Bridge And Tunnel" on April 14th. You can pick up a copy now via the Planting Seeds Records Shop (which comes with a **Free** "Bridge And Tunnel" limited Edition Poster/Postcard combo) or pick it up at the usual outlets: amazon.com, Best Buy, Barnes And Noble, etc. It will also be available via digital download on i-Tunes, emusic, etc. worldwide.

Linda will also be playing a slew of shows in California in support of the LP with dates in the Pacific Northwest to be added shortly. The CD release Party will be held at Googies Lounge/Upstairs At The Living Room in NYC on May 21st - be there for what certainly will be a great night of music. For show details please visit shows page.

April 7, 2009

Bridge And Tunnel Due Out April 14th!

You can now order Linda's new LP "Bridge And Tunnel" at Planting Seeds Records (comes with a free limited edition Poster/Postcard), which will ship before the LP's official releases date. You can also pick up the CD at the usual outlets Amazon.com, Best Buy, FYE, etc. The album will also be available via your favorite digital outlet worldwide on April 14th.

March 14, 2009

Linda Draper Update!

Linda Draper premiered her latest LP "Bridge And Tunnel" in Norfolk, VA at The Attucks Theater with a great performance in support of singer/songwriter Theresa Andersson. Linda played to an enthusiastic house with selections past and present - opening her 40 minute set with "Close Enough" followed by a slew of tracks from the new LP: "Broken Eggshell", "Time Will Tell", "Pushing Up The Day", and "Bridge And Tunnel". The set list also included the classics "Needlessly", "Traces Of" and new track "Fall". Draper's next performance will be for her official CD release show on May 21st at Googie's Lounge Upstairs At The Living Room in New York City - it will be her debut show with her full band which includes Anders Griffen (Drums)and Scott Fragala (Bass).

In more Linda Draper news, "Bridge And Tunnel" will be officially released on April 14th with the LP going for radio adds on April 13th. Please request Linda's LP at your favorite college/indie radio station. For a preview of some of the tracks - you can hear three of them: The LP's first single - "Time Will Tell" (myspace.com/plantingseedsmusic); "Pushing Up The Day" and "Broken Eggshell" (myspace.com/lindadraper).

Linda Draper's 2009 summer tour dates should be popping up shortly, more info to follow.

March 2, 2009

NYC CD Release Show

Linda has confirmed the date for her "Bridge And Tunnel" CD release show. It Will be on Thursday May 21st at Googie's Lounge Upstairs At The Living Room and will feature Scott Fragala on Bass & Anders Griffen on Drums. Also on the bill will be NYC artists Carl Creighton and Kim Garrison. For more info please visit the shows page.

In more news, Draper's "Bridge And Tunnel" West Coast tour dates will be set roughly from the dates June 4th thru the 24th.


February 17, 2009

Special Pre-release Performance Set For March 6, Norfolk, Virginia

Linda Draper is getting set to release her third LP from Planting Seeds Records on April 14th. She will be playing a special pre-release show (limited copies of her "Bridge And Tunnel" LP will be available along with a fabulous full color poster/postcard combo) appearance at The Attucks Theater in Norfolk, VA on March 6, 2009 in support of Swedish singer/songwriter (who is currently based in New Orleans, LA) Theresa Andersson. You can purchase advanced tickets via Ticketmaster. Showtime is 7:30PM. Linda is also currently finalizing details for her NYC LP release party which is rumored to be in late May - full details to come.

January 12, 2009

Living Room Appearance & Odetta Tribute

Linda Draper nears the release of "Bridge And Tunnel" (Planting Seeds Records) - due out Spring (April 2009). She played her first show of the year to a packed house at NYC's The Living Room (Upstairs) on January 2nd along with bassist Rob Woodcock. The duo are set to hit the road early summer in support of the LP - which will include dates on the West Coast.

Linda has also returned to the studio to record a track to be included on an upcoming tribute to the late influential folk singer Odetta - the release will be in conjunction with UK magazine Wears The Trousers with rumored appearances from Marissa Nadler, Pepi Ginsberg, Sandy Dillon, Mara Carlyle and a slew of others. Draper and bassist Rob Woodcock recorded the traditional track "Sail Away Lady" with producer Major Matt Mason (He also co-produced Linda's 2007 LP "Keepsake"). "Sail" was made popular in the 50's & 60's by Odetta - she recently re-recorded the song with the Byrds' Roger McGuinn on his "Treasures From The Folk Den" LP. The Odetta tribute will be a benefit to help others with heart and pulmonary diseases - look for a February/March launch.

December 4, 2008

Sample Tracks From Bridge And Tunnel

With the critical success of her 2007 release "Keepsake" (PSRCD-048) Linda Draper is back with her third release on Planting Seeds - "Bridge And Tunnel" (PSRCD-059) due out March 2009. Planting Seeds Records and Linda Draper preview a couple of tracks from the new LP. Please visit www.myspace.com/lindadraper and www.myspace.com/plantingseedsmusic.

In more news, you can read a quick little write up on Linda over at Unfinished...more soon!

November 25, 2008

Linda Draper & WNYC

Linda was recently featured on WNYC Soundcheck's Noteworthy New York. From the website:

New York is a city rich in cultural attractions but sometimes it’s hard to find expert recommendations. With that in mind, Soundcheck has invited musicians and artists to help us select their favorite cultural destination in the neighborhood where they live. From parks and coffee shops to bowling alleys and museums, the options are as diverse as our group of contributors.

Linda Draper plugs Queens' Stray Vintage. To view Linda's write up visit: http://www.wnyc.org/shows/soundcheck/culturalmap - click the drop down menu of View By Artist/Venue, you'll find Linda Draper there.

In more Draper news...

Planting Seeds Records and Linda are set to preview a couple of tracks from the new LP "Bridge And Tunnel" (PSRCD-059), which will be available beginning Thanksgiving weekend (November 29-30). Please visit www.myspace.com/lindadraper and www.myspace.com/plantingseedsmusic. The CD and Digital release will be available March 2009.

More soon...

November 3, 2008

Bridge And Tunnel; All In One Day

LINDA DRAPER is busy preparing for her latest release - 2009's "Bridge And Tunnel" (PSRCD-059) which will hit music outlets in February/March (Official Release date coming!). Draper has taken a mini hiatus from live shows - she is currently writing new songs and preparing for her "Bridge And Tunnel" Tour with bassist Rob Woodcock. LP track listing and cover artwork coming with the next update.

In other news, her collarboration with Japanese band Color Filter "All In One Day" will be released on December 1st (You can Pre-Order the CD at Darla Distribution) via Planting Seeds' latest compilation "Blue Skies Daisy Days" (PSRCD-058) - It's 21 tracks from bands around the globe, with proceeds going to San Diego based The Keep A Breast Foundation. Help support a great cause and fantastic music!

October 1, 2008

Show Cancellation

A quick update - Linda's October 6th Show at the LIC Bar in Long island City, NY has been cancelled.

September 22, 2008

More From The Living Room

A quick message from Linda Draper:

Hey folks,
This Wednesday will be the final night of what has become my "accidental residency" at THE LIVING ROOM! http://www.livingroomny.com

The state of the economy got you down? No worries! This show has no cover. I'll be playing some new songs from my next CD "Bridge and Tunnel" which is due for release next year on Planting Seeds Records!

Hope to see you there?

Who: LINDA DRAPER
What: A live sing-songy type of event
Where: THE LIVING ROOM (main space)
154 Ludlow St. (between Stanton and Rivington) in NYC
When: Wednesday, Sept. 24th, @ 8 PM
Why: Why not?
(no cover, though you will need to purchase a beverage.)

keep on rockin' in a broke world,
Linda

September 13, 2008

Living Room Mini Residency

Just In, Linda has confirmed another date at the legendary NYC venue The Living Room. The show will be on Wednesday September 17th at 8PM. As usual more information on the shows page.

September 4, 2008

New Live Dates

Two new dates have been announced. On Wednesday September 10th Linda will make a return performance at NYC's The Living Room - showtime is at 8PM. In October she will also be appearing again at the LIC Bar In Long Island City. For complete show details please the visit shows page.

September 1, 2008

"Bridge And Tunnel" Due Out Early 2009

Linda Draper has announced her sixth studio LP "Bridge And Tunnel" (PSRCD-059) will be released in early 2009 on Planting Seeds Records. The CD was produced by Brad Albetta (Martha Wainwright, Rufus Wainright, Teddy Thompson etc.). Check this space for track listing and official release date. You can also view a few new promo photos at www.myspace.com/lindadraper.

July 25, 2008

New Show Announced

Linda Draper will be appearing at this Summers 2008 Antifolk Festival in NYC. As always the event will be held at the Sidewalk Cafe. Linda's performance will be on Friday August 15th at 8:30 PM. For more information please visit the shows page as well as official Sidewalk Cafe site.

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