Anita at UofC Friday March 6th

Thursday, March 5

Anita Athavale will be performing an acoustic set for the Women’s Resource Centre at the University of Calgary this Friday, March 6th from 12-1 pm. This event is in celebration of International Women’s Day and features successful Calgary women sharing their experiences and inspirations. This is a free event open to women and men: Anita will be performing at the WRC Center office on the top floor of Old MacEwan Hall at the UofC.

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Anita At Weeds on February 7th

Monday, February 2

Hello ladies and gents,
I will be performing at Weeds Cafe (a little gem) on Saturday February 7th in Calgary. I will be playing a short acoustic set in amongst other fab artists, all starting at 7pm. I roll on just after 9pm…

Weeds Feature Musician Night
1903 20th AVE NW, Calgary
7-11pm
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Anita Athavale on MTV’s “The City”

Wednesday, January 14

Anita Athavale’s song “On and On” was featured on MTV’s new Hills spinoff, “The City” on Monday January 12th. You can tune in and watch the episode now on…
MTV.ca (Canada)
and MTV.com (in the U.S.)

The City: “Good Things Come In Threes”
Season One, Episode 4 (scene 4 “She’s a Keeper”)

MTV PROFILE: http://soundtrack.mtv.com/profile/anitaathavale

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Food Bank Concert Dec 18/08

Thursday, December 11

You can catch Anita opening the evening with a short acoustic set as part of The Marquee Room’s “Spread the Love” Xmas Benefit Concert on Thursday December 18th. The doors open at 7pm with the show starting with Anita at 8pm on the dot. Please arrive equipped with a food bank donation or a money donation and love of songwriters.

THE MARQUEE ROOM
2nd Floor of the Uptown Theatre
612 8AVE SW
CALGARY, ALBERTA

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October Live Update

Wednesday, October 22

I wanted to put up a quick notice that I will be performing at the ATBT fall magazine launch at Artlife Gallery in Calgary on Saturday, October 25th. Join the event online through “Facebook”…
I will be playing an acoustic set at 10pm and will be musically sandwiched by DJ Isis Graham and Platinum Alibi. ATBT (all the best things) is an independent Calgary magazine which kindly reviewed a show of mine earlier this year, in it’s premier music issue.

This afternoon I will also be performing as part of the University of Calgary’s Women’s Resource Centre Gala during the awards ceremonies. I was very happy to have been asked to play a part in their event- sometimes you have no idea that people spread the word about your music until something pleasantly unexpected comes up.
October. Ghost Walks. Mini Chocolates. Wool Socks.

Namaste.

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soundtrack for the rockies

Thursday, August 28

Thanks again to CBC and Tim Tamashiro for interviewing me and featuring some songs on “The Key Of A” this past Saturday. He is a great interviewer and I’m glad we have him behind the microphone. It makes it much easier to complete thoughts about creative process when you’re chatting with someone who understands it.

I just drove through the Majestic Rocky Mountains for a brief visit to BC and took some albums/friends with me. I always find I’m more hyper and curious on my way to my destination and more reflective and in need of a warm blanket on my way home.
In case you need some road trip playlist inspiration:

Madonna “The Immaculate Collection”
Liam Finn “I’ll Be Lightening”
Nine Inch Nails “With Teeth”
Silverchair “Young Modern”
Alicia Keys “As I Am”
Radiohead “In Rainbows”
Sinead O’Connor “I Do Not Want What I Haven’t Got”
Pearl Jam “Vs”
Steve Miller Band “Greatest Hits 74-78″
Phil Collins “No Jacket Required”
The Cure “Wish”
Kinnie Starr “Sun Again”

Namaste

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Anita on The Key Of A

Thursday, August 14

Tune in to hear Anita Athavale on-air during the weekly CBC radio show “The Key of A” on Saturday August 23rd.

“The Key of A” broadcasts on CBC Radio One in Alberta from 5-6pm MTN. Anita will be discussing her songs and the creative process featured on her latest album, “In The Noise”. Hosting this interview will be Tim Tamashiro, Calgary’s favourite jazz aficionado.

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DemoLishious

Wednesday, June 25

When we were in NY, one of my new band friends Jim recommended me purchasing a digital four track. All of these years (and I mean all of them) I have used one version or other of the Sony Shoebox Tape Recorder. I have a really old one that I still have on loan from my highschool drama department (it had a single orange button that I adore) and another that I bought a few years back (stealthy like Batman except large like Kung Fu Panda).

These jumbo tape decks serve me very well and I actually leave one on when I practice- in case something groovy should pop up. However, I am thinking more and more about the cost of visiting the studio just to lay down demos and flush out new ideas and frankly, I think it’s time to upgrade. I end up stuck with boxes and boxes of tapes that have half a song idea on each side and I am not the type to go through those on a rainy day.

Plus, I’m thinking I could start posting some works in progress for download. This may take a few months to really get going but I’m going to work on it. Maybe time to whip out the melodica and keytar!

Who knows?
Namaste

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Flight

Tuesday, June 10

It’s is a soggy chilly spring in Calgary which has had me hunkered down with some dvd’s and books as of late.

I have a major crush (school girl and harmless!) on The Flight Of The Conchords. And actually it’s more like a crush on the concepts, songs and ideas than on the boys themselves- damn funny and smart though…I know they are no longer a secret, but I advise you watch some episodes anyway! I think after we went to NY, I felt more akin to their New York-looking-to-be-discovered storylines. I keep hoping I’ll have a David Bowie dream (circa The “Let’s Dance” era for me thanks).

And I have just finished “Late Nights On Air” by Elizabeth Hay. An amazing book really- I felt like I was in the room with the radio station employees as they lived out their choices and intimate relationships with their egos, and between their loves. Plus I have yet to go more northern in Canada than Prince George, so I enjoyed the literary backdrop of sparse Yellowknife. This radio station theme also tied in nicely as I taped an interview for CBC in town, which should likely air in August…I’ll keep you posted.

These are the people and books on my mind lately. I hope we have some more music to send your way soon,
Namaste

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Change Of Plans

Wednesday, June 4

Hello summer, candy, and tanlines!
I am sorry to report that due to production errors that caused some havoc to our NXNE plans, we had to make the difficult decision to cancel our trip and show for Toronto next week. This is a disappointment for sure, but we will make efforts to book another show there as soon as we can.
Namaste

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