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Annie Bethancourt

i will sing a new song, like the prophets...

About Me

WHAT THE "THEY" SAY:
"Annie Bethancourt puts on a show that explains the difference between raw talent and deft technique. Or, rather, she inhabits both."
-- Troy Johnson, Music Editor San Diego CityBeat
"...bluesy and raw. Her voice is angelic, and resonates the deep emotions in her songs. (she) has got a lot of talent on her lips and at her fingertips."
--discoveringartists.com
"a lucid mixture of Joni Mitchell and Fiona Apple that goes from hushed whispers, operatic heights, and then coal-walking wails, all within the same song."
--Seth Combs
WHAT ANNIE SAYS:
i am a singer/songwriter originally from southern california, currently roaming the world on a wonderful walkabout. i'm a surf instructor, and i love everything about the ocean--more so when it's warm. i love writing short stories, even though i rarely finish any of them. i have an unnatural addiction to all things chocolate and a personal disdain for the term "let's hang out" used in place of asking someone out on a date. i'm a pastor's daughter who loves god and still swears like a sailor sometimes. i read a lot, often several books at a time. i'm strong, i'm independent, but i'm consistently embarrassed by my uncontrollable crying in sad movies. i think i can't separate fictional characters from real people, just like when i read "the island of the blue dophins" in the third grade and was inconsolable for weeks. i miss spain, and sometimes i imagine i'm back there. i love laughing, probably more than anything, although close seconds would be riding perfect glassy waves or being warm in pajamas. i lied--i love performing my music for people more than anything. i get along with my parents really well. i like things clean but i'm not necessarily always clean. i'm always making lists and plans, but i'm not necessarily organized. i love dancing but i have to be in the right mood. sometimes i get stressed out with too many people around. my cell phone is not my leash. i am all about smoothies with strange things in them--you could say i am a smoothie crafstwoman. i'm an independent artist who supports music file sharing but also supports supporting artists. i once had my eyebrow peirced. i don't wear lipstick. sometimes i just want to be silent. my brother is one of the coolest people i know. i'm stubborn, but i like to think i'm open minded. sometimes i'm ashamed when i remember how i once was. i often find myself overwhelmed by the beauty in this world. i can't believe i get this life. i'm glad i'm here.
WHAT YOU SAY:
"Where can I buy one of Annie's CD'S??"
shucks, thanks for asking! You can get them HERE
WHAT ELSE:

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 11/5/2004
Band Website: anniebeth.com
Band Members: annie b. and the occasional help from fantastic friends weilding electrics, acordians, and drumsticks.
Influences:
Nick Drake
Elliot Smith
Aimee Mann
Sufjan Stevens
Cat Power
Ben Harper
Damien Rice
Bright Eyes
Joni Mitchell
Jon Brion
Ryan Adams
Susan Ashton
Jonny Lang
Fiona Apple
Rufus Wainright
Cat Stevens
Paul Simon
my folky mom and dad
my brother.

and my new heroes:
Laura Veirs
Leslie Feist
M. Ward
Regina Spektor
Sounds Like: melodic musings
Record Label: none
Type of Label: None

My Blog

the return of jungle girl

hello all, just a quick note to say i am safe and sound in malpais, costa rica ( my lovely home-away-from-home-away-from-home), enjoying the warm water, the perfectly timed surf swell (thank...
Posted by Annie Bethancourt on Mon, 28 Jan 2008 04:37:00 PST

FREE LIVE CD! Wahooooo

hey friends,it's been lovely to be back in southern california for a bit, and i got the chance to play my favorite san diego venue a couple nights ago....i wish you could have been there. but never yo...
Posted by Annie Bethancourt on Sat, 05 Jan 2008 02:58:00 PST

holiday shows in sd and la

hey friends,i couldn't be more excited to be back in my homeland for a very sunny holiday. i am thoroughly enjoying running around barefoot in my parent's backyward, picking oranges off of the trees a...
Posted by Annie Bethancourt on Thu, 27 Dec 2007 07:01:00 PST

may brings flowers. and music compilations.

so, even though i have recently moved from (you might say "deserted") my "hometown" of san diego to a new place (that, not to point fingers, is REALLY ridiculously cold and makes me want to crawl into...
Posted by Annie Bethancourt on Tue, 01 May 2007 12:31:00 PST

songs from the sea

hello friends,i'm back from malpais costa rica, where i spent a lovely 3 1/2 months surfing like a magical water nymph, napping in my hammock, prying mangoes open with my fingers and eating the juicy ...
Posted by Annie Bethancourt on Sun, 22 Apr 2007 04:21:00 PST

further up

it's goodbye for awhile, friends!i'm off to malpais, costa rica to teach surfing with pura vida adventures. i'll be back in april and then i'm packing my car and heading up the coast to portland, ore...
Posted by Annie Bethancourt on Wed, 27 Dec 2006 11:48:00 PST

southwest soundtrack

aside from the fact that my car speakers were strangely moody on this tour ("i don't WANT to work right now, and there's nothing you can do to make me! blah! .....well, ok, i GUESS i'll let you listen...
Posted by Annie Bethancourt on Fri, 17 Mar 2006 05:15:00 PST

show with the autumn defense (from wilco) and drew andrews (the album leaf/via satellite)

1) i met drew andrews at the casbah awhile back, and he mentioned he was doing some solo stuff during his down time from the album leaf touring and via satellite.  i said we should do a show toge...
Posted by Annie Bethancourt on Sun, 05 Feb 2006 11:43:00 PST

tour diary: (nearly) nor-cal

well well well...here we meet again, at the end of another tour.jane and i were talking about it the other night, and we both decided that we are addicted to playing shows. "it's like my drug!" jane s...
Posted by Annie Bethancourt on Wed, 01 Feb 2006 01:07:00 PST

SAN DIEGO CITYBEAT ARTICLE

What a nice Christmas present: Annie's been featured in the latest edition of the San Diego CityBeat! Check out the article here.
Posted by Annie Bethancourt on Tue, 27 Dec 2005 11:06:00 PST