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Violet Femmes play NEW MUSIC WEST IN MAY

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RPW Records is now accepting submissions for Violet Femmes Volume 2. If you are interested in being on this compilation CD please visit Sonicbids for the opportunity listing, everything you need to know can be found there.

VIOLET FEMMES AVAILABLE AT ITUNES
The Violet Femmes CD is available on CD Baby
VIOLET FEMMES CD is also available for sale with paypal.
The Violet Femmes Compilation
Featuring 18 amazing artists from around the world.
You can listen to these songs on the player on the left side of this page.
Zoe Scott (USA): Wildflower
Fara Palmer (Canada): Blah, Blah, Blah
Jess Day and Live& Lie (Australia): Helpless
Adriana Lorenzi (Venezuela): Palabras
Pandora (USA): Miss Medusa
Sharon Gosler (The Netherlands): Shine On Me
Beth Southwell (Canada): Something You Said
Jordan Reimer (USA): Conversations WIth Mr. A
ellee ven (USA): Vacillation
Laura McDavid (USA): Fearless Dance Mix
Brittney Elizabeth (USA): As One
Emma Ninel (Denmark): Hold Your Heart
laura aidanblaise (Canada): Under The Water
Krishna Rose (USA): Blossoms
Pamela Lynn (Canada): Suspended In Time
Asani (Canada): Rez Sister
The Smiling Strangers (England): All Because of You
Davina Robinson (Japan): Making Love to Your Girlfriend
FARA PALMER NOMINATED FOR A JUNO:
BEST ABORIGINAL ALBUM.
Congratulations go out to Fara Palmer, whose CD Phoenix has been nominated for a JUNO. This is such an honour for Fara and she surely deserves this kind of recognition for her dedication to her music. Good Luck in Calgary!
Radio Play Updates:
Adriana Lorenzi, Zoe Scott, The Smiling Strangers and Jess Day and Live and Lie have been added to Girls Rock Radio's playlist. This is wonderful news for our women. Thanks go out to djMot
Here is what djMot wrote
Wow!!! Violet Femmes is an amazing compilation of really diverse, awesome music! I loved listening to it, and can't wait to hear Volume 2. I wish you tons of success with the series and hope you'll release lots of delicious volumes like this one.
Four songs from the CD have just been placed into regular play rotation on Girls Rock Radio. You can visit the Latest Music Additions page on the website to see what was added.
djMot.To listen visit Girls Rock Radio
Zoe Scott has a very powerful video for her song PLANET LOVE
Fara singing "To Bring Back Yesterday", a song she wrote about her mother's experiences at residential school.
Beth Southwell will be performing with her band at NEW MUSIC WEST on May 17th. Here is Beth performing her first song of the night at the Violet Femmes Showcase Concert at the Vancouver East Cultural Centre on Nov 21st
I have started a blog in support of women artists, not just those on the Violet Femmes CD. There is information on new artists and their projects and inspirations. I also add awesome videos from women whose music moves me. So take a moment to visit my blog.
VIOLET FEMMES MUSIC BLOG
Video from the show will be posted shortly.
You can listen to and buy downloads of the Violet Femmes Compilation CD on Amie St.
It has lots of great music from all kinds of artists. Pretty cool place to hear new music, just like myspace!

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Member Since: 10/23/2007
Band Website: violetfemmes.ca/Home
Band Members:

Radio Play:
Violet Femmes tracks have been played on
Nette Radio
http://www.netteradio.com
NetteRadio - bringing you the best in Indie Women's Music from around the world since 2001! From piano to punk, from harp to hip-hop we play it all!
Tune in Wednesdays from 6-8 Pacific Time / 8-10 Central Time for the LIVE show - www.NETTERADIO.com - you can CHAT with us at www.netteradio.com/chat.html

" We're playing three tracks from RPW Records lovely Violet Femmes Compilation CD this week including Jess, Davina and Zoe Scott."

"IRON MAIDENS" - WEDNESDAYS - 3:30-4:30 P.M. - CKCU 93.1 FM
HOSTED BY D.D. ROCKER
PLAYLIST - JANUARY 30, 2008
Laura Aidanblaise – “Under the Water” (Violet Femmes) (aidanblaise.com)
Pamela Lynn – “Suspended in Time” (Violet Femmes) (pamelalynnmusic.com)
Asani – “Rez Sister” (Violet Femmes) (asani.org)
Jordan Reimer – “Conversations with Mr. A” (Violet Femmes) (jordanreimer.com)
an many other amazing artists

COOP Radio Vancouver CFRO 102.7FM
Blue Monday.
In Studio interview with Emma Ninel and Pam Southwell. Emma spoke of the upcoming VIOLET FEMMES concert at the Vancouver East Cultural Centre and many of the songs from her personal CD were played on air.
Other tracks played throughout the show were Zoe Scott, Jordan Reimer, Beth Southwell, Asani and Krishna Rose.
The Womens Storytelling Show:
An in studio interview with Pam, creator of Violet Femmes and Beth Southwell, one of the women featured on the Violet Femmes Compilation CD.
Tracks from the CD played on air were, Krishna Rose, Jordan Reimer, Asani, Beth Southwell, Ellee Ven and Zoe Scott

Mike Stephens the Open Mike Café
http://theopenmikecafe.com

Request for the CD are pouring in

We'd love to get it
Sue Augustine, Something About The Woman, WMFO

WoW! Yes! Please send the CD
I'd love to get a copy of the CD Violet Femmes. It sounds awesome!
Annie Stillwater Gray, Stroke the Goddess, WMHB

Please send a CD - it sounds great.
Andrew Tokash , Folk, Rock and Roots, WVKR NY
Thanks....for some healthy, powerful tracks. We need to have a copy for airplay in the library which I would cross reference to Folk/world (global)/women's programs.
There are a number of shows here in Portland on WMPG that would love these tracks I'll have to send folks to the myspace page since there is a wealth of videos as well as the my space music tracks.
Inspiring!
Chris Darling /Us Folk
c/o WMPG Radio, Portland, Maine

Testimonials to Violet Femmes
"I was delightfully tickled (violet) with your new CD. It's richness of music and sound is still ringing in my ears! Thank you for sharing!"
CJ

"I've just received Volume One of the Violet Femmes in the mail and have listened to it from start to finish. I love it.
Congratulations everyone - the creativity and talent on this album is truly awesome. And I wish each artist on it all the success in the world."
Peggy Acomba

You can hear all the artists on Violet Femmes Volume 1 by clicking on the play button on the player below. We are so excited to have all these awesome women on our first compilation now availble at CD BABY

Here is a widget from Reverbnation
By clicking on play you will hear the first song on the CD.
Click on the tabs for video, show, blog etc and you can access all kinds of fun Violet Femmes information.

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ellee ven has the ultra spy story for her song Vacillation. This is one of the most exciting tracks to date with a video to match. All those that get to see it live are in for a treat. Experience Groovetonics.

Watch Pamela Lynn drumming in her amazing video

Laura Aidanblaise has a new video out for her song, Blood Love
This song is not on the CD, but it is pensive and poetic. Take a listen.
She sings Under The Water on the VIOLET FEMMES cd and you can find out more about Laura at Laura’s MySpace

Adraina Lorenzi came and did a great show for us at the Firehall Arts Centre on March 15th
Here is her video for PALABRAS, a song she performed for us along with her guitarist Humberto Rodrigez

Just saw Krishna Rose’s Video of her performance of Blossoms. Here it is for you to share.
Krishna Rose singing "Blossoms" at Unity Church

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Record Label: RPW Records
Type of Label: Indie

My Blog

HONORABLE MENTION from the BILLBOARD WORLD SONG CONTEST!

I just got word from VIOLET FEMMES Davina Robinson that her song featured on the VIOLET FEMMES VOL 1 compilation has been awarded anHONORABLE MENTION from the BILLBOARD WORLD SONG CONTEST!Congratulati...
Posted by violet femmes on Thu, 31 Jul 2008 12:23:00 PST

Check out this event: Sandy Scofield Fire Benefit - Musical Fusion Night

Two Tall Women are playing at this benefit, What a night it will be!Hosted By: CJ RiceWhen: Jun 5, 2008 9:00 PMWhere: The Railway Club579 Dunsmuir StreetVancouver, CanadaDescription:CJ Rice Click Her...
Posted by violet femmes on Thu, 29 May 2008 07:39:00 PST

Check out this event: Violet Femmes at New Music West

Hosted By: violet femmes When: May 17, 2008 7:45 AMWhere: The Libra Room1608 Commercial DriveVancouver, CanadaDescription:violet femmes Click Here To View Event...
Posted by violet femmes on Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:17:00 PST

The Jilted Brides Join Violet Femmes for New Music West Showcase

We are thrilled to have a VIOLET FEMMES/RPW Records showcase stage on Saturday, May 17th 2008 at the LIBRA ROOM in Vancouver BC.This is a NEW MUSIC WEST CONFERENCE showcase and features VIOLET FEMMES ...
Posted by violet femmes on Tue, 22 Apr 2008 04:57:00 PST

Two Tall Women say Thank You to LUMS

Two Tall Women had a great show at the Firehall Arts Centre in Vancouver last night.It was a benefit for LUMS and helping those in the downtown East Side, lots of great music, people, love and food, m...
Posted by violet femmes on Sat, 19 Apr 2008 05:48:00 PST

Jacob and Lily House Concert at Pam’s Place

Jacob and Lily play Maple Ridge on their cross Canada tour which includes festivals such as WInnipeg Folk Fest, Brandon Folk Festival and The Blue Skies Festival.What a great chance to see two modern ...
Posted by violet femmes on Thu, 17 Apr 2008 04:45:00 PST

Violet Femmes Updates: A JUNO nomination, NEW MUSIC WEST and more

FARA PALMER NOMINATED FOR A JUNO: BEST ABORIGINAL ALBUM.Congratulations go out to Fara Palmer, whose CD Phoenix has been nominated for a JUNO. This is such an honour for Fara and she surely deserves t...
Posted by violet femmes on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 05:37:00 PST

Violet Femmes artists added to GIRLS ROCK RADIO playlist

So thrilled to hear that Adriana Lorenzi, Zoe Scott, The Smiling Strangers and Jess Day and Live and Lie have been added to Girls Rock Radio's playlist. This is wonderful news for our women. Thanks go...
Posted by violet femmes on Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:40:00 PST

RPW Records Signs Aural Heather. CD Release for Princess Nut

Hi everyoneI am very excited to have signed Aural Heather to my label. This is the first artist signed to my roster. Up to this point I have just been promoting Two Tall Women, Revealing Grace and Bet...
Posted by violet femmes on Sun, 02 Mar 2008 10:22:00 PST

Check out this event: Violet Femmes Concert Celebrate Int Womens Month

Hosted By: Magic Puddle and Nightingale ProductionsWhen: 15/03/2008Where: Firehall Arts Centre280 East Cordova StreetVancouver, CanadaDescription:Magic Puddle and Nightingale Productions Click Here T...
Posted by violet femmes on Sun, 02 Mar 2008 10:18:00 PST