tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50748871023514764312024-02-07T19:19:37.587-08:00Alice DiMicelealiceottermusichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12889039229505902715noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5074887102351476431.post-40823678201459012272015-01-26T08:19:00.001-08:002015-01-26T08:19:29.851-08:00Alice DiMicele "Swim" (Official Music Video)<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fy6mmuLXGw8" width="480"></iframe>aliceottermusichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12889039229505902715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5074887102351476431.post-19249370215594667012015-01-11T09:11:00.001-08:002015-01-11T09:11:37.867-08:00New Video on YouTube: Surf Kayak EPICsode (Faith Lives) by: Alice DiMicele<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="270" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hqtp44MslyM" width="480"></iframe>aliceottermusichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12889039229505902715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5074887102351476431.post-46325012264444276962014-09-25T20:45:00.000-07:002014-09-25T20:45:06.147-07:00I am so excited to announce my new album "Swim" is coming soon! I am currently asking folks to please pre-order through my Indiegogo campaign.<br />
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Please check out this video!<br /><br />
I hope you will help me with my new project.<br /><br />
The album will be released in 2015 but everyone who preorders and supports this campaign will receive their copies by the holidays this year.<br /><br />
blessings,<br /><br />
alice d.aliceottermusichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12889039229505902715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5074887102351476431.post-51041829556260232072013-09-17T11:27:00.004-07:002013-09-17T11:27:41.691-07:00Alice DiMicele Cover Song Contest!<strong>Special Announcement:</strong><br />
Alice DiMicele Cover Songs Contest Open to ALL!<br />
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love to hear other folks sing my songs but often don't get the
opportunity, so I'm holding a contest to encourage people to share
their cover versions with me via YouTube. I'm uploading pdf's from my
new album "If I Were An Otter: Songs For Kids of All Ages" songbook so
you can learn the songs and I'll be giving away some CDs, Songbooks,
T-shirts, and other Alice gear to some of the participants. My favorites
will be featured on my brand new website when I launch it sometime
soon!</span><br />
<strong><span>To enter:</span></strong><br />
<span><strong>Make
a video of someone (you, your kid, your grandma, or a friend) singing
or playing an instrumental of one of my songs. You can make the video on
a phone or with a fancy camera. You can sing a cappella or be backed by
a full band. You don't have to do it perfectly, just have fun. You
might be a professional musician, or your child may love to sing one of
my songs so much that you have to video tape it! ANYTHING GOES!! Pick
any song of mine that you want to cover. I don't want to limit your song
choice, however for this contest I am particularly interested in
hearing versions of "Wise Old Woman," "If I Were An Otter," and "Made
Out of Water" (All on my New Album!) Make sure you title your video as
follows: "Song Title" Alice DiMicele Cover (by Your Name) and then tag
it "alice dimicele cover" so that I can easily search for it.</strong></span><br />
<span>Please then post a link to it at: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/alicedimicele">http://www.facebook.com/alicedimicele</a>
so that folks on facebook can check it out (if you are not on facebook
that is ok, it is not a requirement for the contest, just extra fun for
folks who are.)</span><br />
<span>The song that gets the most
"likes" will get a prize, the cutest video will get a prize, my personal
favorite of each of the three songs will get a prize, and my personal
favorite of all the other songs will get a prize. I will gather a
committee of friends and family to choose which videos will go on my
newly launched website.</span><br />
<span><br />I am so excited to hear YOU sing (and play) my songs!! </span><br />
<span>I was inspired by this gal's rendition to create this contest: <a href="http://youtu.be/rO-nmsTkCEo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/rO-nmsTkCEo</a></span><br />
<span> Thank you for participating and spreading the word to your friends about this.</span><br />
<span>I have posted 3 complimentary Songbook pages (Click on name to download pdf from the website: http;//<a href="http://www.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.alicedimicele.com%2Fcontest&h=MAQGVIxfr&s=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.alicedimicele.com/contest</a> </span><br />
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<span><br />Love and Blessings,</span><br />
<span>Alice DiMicele</span><br />
<br />aliceottermusichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12889039229505902715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5074887102351476431.post-69697569220580304202013-06-12T10:07:00.002-07:002013-06-12T10:09:42.582-07:00New Album Released!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am happy to announce the release of "If I Were An Otter: Songs for Kids of All Ages!"<br />
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The new record features contributions from Mikey Stevens (bass, trumpet & vocals), Vince Herman of Leftover Salmon (mandolin and vocals), Jeff Pevar (dobro and banjo), Crystal Reeves (violin, viola, banjolin, and vocals) & James Keigher (Bodhran, mandocello, and vocals.)<br />
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I have created a SongBook/Coloring Book companion for the album with music transcribed by Rob Kohler and beautiful artwork coloring book pages for each song by DG House.<br />
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You can order CDs, SongBook/Coloring Books or sets of both, and/or downloads today at:<a href="http://alicedimicele.bandcamp.com/" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a><br />
or if you just want CDs or downloads at: <a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/alicedimicele1" target="_blank">CD Baby</a><br />
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Thanks for your continued support.<br />
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<br />aliceottermusichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12889039229505902715noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5074887102351476431.post-52728366088341766802013-03-05T16:01:00.000-08:002013-03-05T16:01:22.267-08:00New Album in the Works!I am very happy to announce that I'm nearly done recording a new album entitled <b>"If I Were An Otter: Songs for Kids of All Ages"</b> with some wonderful friends!<br />
The album features 8 original songs including some old favorites (Wise Old Woman, Celebrate the Rain, and Made Out of Water) plus some wonderful covers by songwriters such as Bob Marley, David Mallet, Jesse Fuller, etc.<br />
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My friends Mikey Stevens (State of Jefferson, Gypsy Soul), Vince Herman (Leftover Salmon, Great American Taxi), Jeff Pevar (CPR, Rickie Lee Jones Trio, Ray Charles, etc), Crystal Reeves (Siskiyou Summit), and James Keigher (Men Of Worth) have joined me and I couldn't be happier with the music.<br />
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I hope you want to hear this and I believe you will enjoy it whether you have kids or don't; whether you are 6 or 60!<br />
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This project cannot happen without YOUR support! I am currently using "crowd-funding" site Kickstarter to raise the needed funds to finish the ablum and create a Songbook/ColoringBook to accompany it. Please Pre-order copies and check out all the wonderful rewards in my Kickstarter Campaign. I hope you will take a few minutes to watch the video, read the story, and choose what reward you would like!<br />
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<a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/152050870/if-i-were-an-otter-songs-for-kids-of-all-ages" target="_blank">Please visit my Kickstarter Page by clicking here!</a><br />
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Thank you for your time and for sharing your ears with me.<br />
Blessed Be,<br />
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Alice DiMicelealiceottermusichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12889039229505902715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5074887102351476431.post-7368225304196641722012-05-02T15:36:00.002-07:002012-05-02T15:44:39.913-07:00Shows with Bobby Vega!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am so blessed by music. I love my job and I love all of the people I get to meet and play music with along the way. It's May and I am so excited to be collaborating with wonderful bassist Bobby Vega again. We have 2 duo shows coming up. Friday May 11th in Nevada City, Ca at the North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center and on Saturday May 12th at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz.<br />
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Not only is Bobby one of my favorite musicians, but these are two of my favorite rooms to sing in!! I recorded some of the songs on "Alice Live" at the N. Columbia Schoolhouse and the Kuumbwa Jazz Center has been on my top 5 venues list since my career started and I played there back in the late 80's!<br />
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I am grateful for these opportunities to make music in beautiful listening rooms.<br />
Thank you!<br />
<br />aliceottermusichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12889039229505902715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5074887102351476431.post-44939912222670023272011-05-20T14:58:00.000-07:002011-05-20T14:58:25.843-07:00Alice Di Micele | Lucky Dogs | CD Baby<a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/dimicele11?sms_ss=blogger&at_xt=4dd6e3beaeb08839%2C0">Alice Di Micele | Lucky Dogs | CD Baby</a><br /><br />The new album Lucky Dogs is now available on CD Baby and also itunes.<br /><br />Hope you enjoy it!aliceottermusichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12889039229505902715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5074887102351476431.post-60214406274847479242011-04-29T15:29:00.000-07:002011-04-29T15:29:33.617-07:00"Lucky Dogs" available now<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg73UaSysfCaeqRYuK935-7tzaYUbIpEcB2OGw9jZJuUAauZE1nFXn9ETVfIKW1ipXdfNH_4kz400xDutD5udGzXcYDJ2JL4i_1NIoTQWrbxl1l66SlNqC5tCaZFVcsednV0eeAqiQl1Bwp/s1600/alicenoguitarhoriz.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg73UaSysfCaeqRYuK935-7tzaYUbIpEcB2OGw9jZJuUAauZE1nFXn9ETVfIKW1ipXdfNH_4kz400xDutD5udGzXcYDJ2JL4i_1NIoTQWrbxl1l66SlNqC5tCaZFVcsednV0eeAqiQl1Bwp/s320/alicenoguitarhoriz.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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Well, things are moving right along with the album release. I got new promo pictures taken by wonderful photographer Tina Bolling (Ashland, OR). It's always nice when folks make you feel comfortable in front of the camera.<br />
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Folks can order the new CD at my website: <a href="http://www.alicedimicele.com/">http://www.alicedimicele.com</a> and can download the album at: <a href="http://alicedimicele.bandcamp.com/">http://alicedimicele.bandcamp.com</a><br />
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It won't be on itunes or CDBaby til May 20th so get it now at my site or download from bandcamp.<br />
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Tshirts, Hoodies, and Hats are available at: <a href="http://www.alicedimicele.com/merchandise">http://www.alicedimicele.com/merchandise</a><br />
(go check em out!)aliceottermusichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12889039229505902715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5074887102351476431.post-54875768637063104382011-03-21T08:59:00.000-07:002011-03-21T08:59:59.277-07:00Recording "Lucky Dogs"As the release date approaches, I want to share my experience recording this new album. "Lucky Dogs" was a very fun album to create. I called some of my favorite musicians together, who I knew had a great chemistry with me and eachother. Rob Seifert Gage is a great producer and we work very well together. I trust his attention to detail which frees me up to focus on singing and playing and keeping the energy moving with the band. We both wanted a live feel on the album as that always works best with my music so we recorded everyone together at the same time. Many of the songs are exactly as we played them live with no overdubs and the album has very few overdubs as it is--only when necessary for sonic quality or to add extra instrumentation and arrangement. This is how I like my music because the vibe of the players really comes through. Everyone had strengths and expertise to bring to the table and we all shared our opinions and ideas. I prefer to work in an open style atmosphere where everyone can add their flavor to the mix and if somethings not working, we all figure out how to make it work. This creates a special bond between players and everyone comes from a place of honoring the song and what serves it best, not just how many cool licks they get to play on an album. Before each song, I would take out my guitar, explain where the song came from, and then play it for the band. I would express my thoughts on instrumentation and arrangement and then we start experimenting and improvising. After a while, we would know we were "there" and would hit record. There is something magical about a group of musicians looking eachother in the eyes, listening to eachother, and making sure that everyone is heard, everyone has a voice, and the song always comes first.<br />
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I feel blessed to have had this opportunity to create this record and the opportunity to share it!aliceottermusichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12889039229505902715noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5074887102351476431.post-18243227818129410652011-03-15T10:32:00.000-07:002011-03-15T10:32:31.807-07:00Sending good energy to those in JapanI have been struggling with how to be of service in this time. So many suffering at once and I feel wrapped up in my own little world. So many folks are sending me links to buy potassium iodine and there is so much fear around radiation here on the west coast. I can't help but think, my goddess, the people in Japan NEED that stuff, I will eat my seaweed and drink my miso broth and save any reserves of the strong stuff for those in need right now.<br />
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My friend Craig Wright asked if I would help with a benefit in Ashland for the victims of the earthquake and tsunami. i replied "of course." This will happen at the end of the month and i will update my tour schedule accordingly when I know details.<br />
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I continue to think about the folks in Haiti who are still devasted and our little birth clinic there that still needs our support. I am wondering who is going to Japan to help the pregnant women there?<br />
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So many thoughts swirtling through me and I just had to write some of it down. the rest i'll save for inspiration when i have my guitar out and not a computer keyboard.<br />
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Mostly I wanted to tell all the people in my life, whether i've met you or you just appreciate my music: THANK YOU! I love you and appreciate you. I am grateful for every moment.<br />
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blessed be,<br />
alicealiceottermusichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12889039229505902715noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5074887102351476431.post-57678342864688785642011-03-14T10:46:00.000-07:002011-03-14T10:46:23.461-07:00Lucky Dogs coming soon!I am absolutely thrilled to report that the new album "Lucky Dogs" has been sent to the printers, the artwork is uploaded and I will have CDs within a month! Street release date is 5/23, but folks who preordered will get CDs when I have them!<br />
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Filled with excitement about this album, I've been working hard to get all my ducks in a row for the release. I'll be working with 2 wonderful radio promoters to get the project out to radio and try to get some time on the Americana and AAA charts. My publicist Sue DuMond will continue working with me on radio promotion and press including reviews, interviews and news articles. Bill Wence is a wonderful radio promoter from Tennessee and he will be working hard to get me airplay across the US as well.<br />
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If you have any contacts at radio or folks who write music reviews (in newspapers, magazines, blogs, etc) please contact <a href="http://www.suedumond.com/contact">Sue DuMond Music Publicity and Media Services</a> with contact and information and she will get them a CD to review. Individuals can review any of my albums on itunes and cdbaby.<br />
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Here's my itunes store link: <a href="http://itunes.apple.com/artist/alice-di-micele/id157673081?forceArtistPage=1">Alice DiMicele's itunes store</a> and here's my CD Baby Link: <a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/AliceDiMicele/from/aliceottermusic">Alice DiMicele's CD Baby store</a><br />
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Lucky Dogs features 15 original songs including a re-make of my tune "It's A Miracle" from the 1989 album of the same name and a FABULOUS band!<br />
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Alice DiMicele Band is:<br />
Alice D on vox and acoustic guitars<br />
<a href="http://www.pevar.com/">Jeff Pevar</a> on electric guitar, mandolin, dobro, lapsteel, and ukelele<br />
<a href="http://www.damianerskine.com/">Damian Erskine</a> on bass<br />
<a href="http://www.russkleiner.com/">Russ Kleiner</a> on drums and percussion<br />
Mikey Stevens on Trumpet and Flugelhorn<br />
Duke Davis on Saxophone<br />
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Thanks for supporting independent music!<br />
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love always,<br />
alicealiceottermusichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12889039229505902715noreply@blogger.com0