We missed you!
March and April has been such hectic months preparing for our CD launch that there wasn't enough time in the day to update the news. But we're back. Things have calmed down slightly enough to take a breath and give you some exciting news!
2014 Lys Blues Awards
For the 3rd year in a row, I have been nominated in the category of Best Female Blues Artist.
Montreal's man about the town, The Montreal Gazette's Richard Burnett says, « Best Female Blues Artist" at Quebec's 2014 Lys Blues Awards is by far the toughest category this year: Nominees include the awesome Carolyn Fe (Carolyn Fe Blues Collective), living legend Nanette Workman, and the kickass Dawn Tyler Watson and Angel Forrest. »
To be nominated in the same category as veterans of the Blues world is quite an honour. I never thought that the Blues insiders would consider me in the same calibre.
The winner is decided by the public and voting ends on Sunday, April 27 at 11:59pm. Here is the link and I hope you will take the time to vote, here is the link: 2014 Lys Blues Awards
Back On Stage
Although we did not have any shows in April, we were busy behind the scenes getting the new songs under our belts and preparing for the CD launch. So here it is...we step back on stage in May and it is going to be a blast!!!
New CD is Finally Here!
CD Launch on Wednesday, May 28th from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the House of Jazz. Don't wait for the last minute. Seating is limited and although we are still in April, seats have already been reserved! Call the House of Jazz at 514-842-8656 and reserve your spot today!
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Numerous postponements delayed the release of the album. But now, the long awaited CD is finally seeing the light. Our 3rd album, BAD TABOO featuring Shun Kikuta comes out at the end of May! Dedicated to Barry Mell, BAD TABOO will be debuted on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at the band's Montreal base and resident venue, the House of Jazz. The 3rd album BAD TABOO, CDs (including the award winning Original Sin and the band's debut 100%) and T-Shirts will be available for purchase. A tour will ensue shortly after, visit the calendar: http://www.carolyn-fe.com/index.php/calendar
The album features a collaboration with Mr. Shun Kikuta on the title track, BAD TABOO, wherein Shun serves up the notes to this soulful R&B styled song. Mr. Kikuta who has left Chicago and now resides in Asia was formerly the guitar player for Queen of the Blues, Ms. Koko Taylor and dubbed “The light (skinned) BB King” by BB King himself.
This collaboration is quite exciting as Carolyn Fe Blues Collective keeps pushing the Blues envelope and continues on with our personal take on the musical genre's evolution.
Check out the calendar and we are looking forward to seeing you in May - especially at the CD launch!