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

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

Later that year, I made some time to hang out with Andrew in Toronto and we worked on and completed a song idea that I had been spinning in my head. I had previously tape recorded some melody lines and lyrics while standing in my empty bathtub at home, and mailed them out ahead of my arrival hoping he might understand my idea. And he did. And we wrote “Modest Lovely” together. He said, “This is about loving someone who doesn’t fully love themselves just yet, right?”.
I haven’t seen Andrew since, but we keep in touch and I’m so grateful for the song and for the time we spent shooting the breeze.

And now, The Rivoli awaits again. New songs to come…
Namaste

*You can also find a feature article about Anita Athavale in the freshly launched and limited-print independent magazine Atbt (All The Best Things) in Calgary. Their web site is in the works, but some sought after copies of the glossy mag are rumoured to be floating around town.

The band and I spent our first few days in lovely Jersey (and I mean that) rehearsing and telling stories and tramping around. Jersey reminded me of my birthplace-Windsor, Ontario; industrial but lush somehow. Everyone was incredibly nice and must have picked up on the fact that I too think Springsteen is a music god.

In the first few days we also travelled into Manhattan a couple of times to at least get an idea of what the city is like and also to catch The Verve (awesome) at MSG and sneak a peak at the venue. I have never seen anywhere like New York City. I don’t think all the movies and tv shows I’ve seen really do it justice. It was busy and unrelenting and cool, cramped and intense and still fun and serene and bubbly all at the same time.

On Tuesday night we rocked out our show at Pianos and had a great night. Perhaps it was the first show I’ve played where I could actually breathe and steady myself right from the start. I was painfully anxious prior to the set; for months I’ve been acutely aware of how fortunate I am to even get the chance to pull a show like this off. My manager and I were both a little nervous I’m sure right up til it was over- but it was solid and well received and really a coup for us both.
The following morning (yesterday!) I was invited to perform for MTV offices in Times Square at 1515 Broadway, just before heading back to the airport to fly home…really we did everything we set our wee minds and hearts to in terms of music/NY/good people etc. If you like, check out a low bandwidth clip of our Soundcheck on YouTube.

APRIL 29th SET:
In Your World
Passing In The Dark
In The Noise
Hesitate
My Hour
Grace Is
Beast
South Pacific
Closure

As Always,
Namaste

This great shot was taken during the show by Russell Giffen- thanks Russell!

I feel just as excited now as we approach only a couple of weeks until the New York debut showcase. I have never been to NY before, although through hundreds of the movies I love, I feel like it’s part of the fabric of my consciousness. This has been a whirlwind 4-5 months, and I know we’re only really just getting started.

If you can make the show and live in the area please come out. We’d love to perform for you. If you know people in the lower east side of Manhattan who might enjoy my show, please let them know- we’ll happily perform for them as well.
Namaste
~a
Tuesday April 29th 2008
Anita Athavale 7pm sharp @ Pianos 158 Ludlow St. New York NY

Calgary, AB March 31, 2008 — Vacation Records is proud to announce the signing of Anita Athavale to L.A. based Fanboy Management. This venture coincides with her entry into the U.S. market.

“I’ve often longed for an opportunity to reinvest my energies and experience within the music industry in a passionate and enthusiastic way. Having stumbled upon Anita’s music online, I instantly found her songs to be striking; rich with romantic integrity and poignant honesty. Not to mention her hauntingly familiar yet uniquely comforting voice. It’s an honour to start this new phase in my career with such a multi faceted artist.”-Ken Gullic/President of Fanboy Management

About Anita Athavale

2007 saw the release of In The Noise, Anita Athavale’s second self-produced album. The title track recently garnered major exposure in the U.S. on Nic Harcourt’s influential “Morning Becomes Eclectic” show broadcast on the L.A. NPR station, KCRW. In January of 2008, Anita took the stage for her debut U.S. showcase at Hotel Café, a prominent stepping stone venue for up and coming artists. Anita was also recently featured in the “Wheels and Deals” column in HITS magazine, the leading A&R tip sheet. April 29th, 2008 marks Anita’s New York City debut at “Piano’s”. Her Canadian exposure includes features on Much Music television, CBC radio, high-profile NXNE showcases, and a recent story on Chartattack.com. Anita will also be a featured act during Junofest 2008 in Calgary. Summer tour dates will be announced shortly.

About Ken Gullic and Fanboy Management

Counting 25 years of experience in the record business, Ken Gullic launches L.A. based Fanboy Management. Gullic produced his own Parasol Records act Boot Camp in 1999, complete with appearances from Cheap Trick’s Robin Zander and Bruce Kulick of KISS. Hailing from the suburbs of Chicago, Gullic worked his way up through the industry before landing executive gigs at Relativity Records (Joe Satriani, Our Lady Peace) and Loud Records (Xzibit, Wu Tang Clan). Prior to launching Fanboy Management, Gullic completed a successful four-year stint as a founding executive with Fontana Distribution (KISS, Rocco Deluca, Metric).

For more information about Anita Athavale
visit: www.anitaathavale.com
information@anitaathavale.com

Artist Management: Ken Gullic
FanboyMgmt@aol.com

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READ ABOUT IT ONLINE: http://www.hitsdailydouble.com/news/rumormill.cgi

Her showcase is now Saturday April 5th @ 10pm, Ironwood Stage, Calgary Alberta.

Junofest is a two day music festival featuring performances by many local and national Canadian acts as well as a number of JUNO nominees. JunoFest takes place April 4th and 5th, 2008- and is capped off by the internationally broadcast Canadian JUNO awards show on Sunday April 6th.

Catch Anita Athavale Live
Saturday April 5th 2008
Ironwood Stage
1429, 9th Ave SE Calgary, AB
Show: 10:00pm
Tickets: $10 at the door
On-sale: March 1/08