Norine Braun: News

 Norine Braun serves up another captivating music video. She says, "I was inspired by the novel Fahrenheit 451's cinematic qualities and strange dreamlike logic. Ray Bradbury's insight and foresight regarding intellectual freedom with censorship and brainwashing at its core ignited me. He dared ask the question of being happy and fulfilled of his main character. The timeliness and contemporary feel of this novel was irresistible. I focused on the conformity aspect and how this creates the illusion of security and prevents people from looking for fulfillment and searching for freedom. I encapsulated the highlights of the novel and styled it into a rap rock funk ambient fusion to reflect todays energy and world." Winner of the last SIBL international songwriting competition.

Nominated for Stonewall Society Pride in the Arts Female/lesbian favorite and Musical Artist of 2009, in addition the comp benefit cd United for the Ride I am part of is also nominated for 2009 favorite cd....Voting has now begun for the nominations please cast your love ballot my way! VOTE HERE

Congratulations to all United For The Ride Vol. I contributing songwriters, Robin Renee, Dan Manjovi, Joshua Klipp, Norine Braun and Terry Christopher for all receiving nominations in StoneWall Society's Pride In The Arts Awards and to local artists Sugarbeach!

Vancouver welcomes the world in just a couple of weeks and I am so thrilled to say I am going to be part of all the excitement of the Olympics and this once in a lifetime experience! If you are coming to the games, here is where you can catch me performing for the sports fans.

 

Feb 22, 2010 @ 15:30
Pacific Coliseum Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics

Feb 23, 2010 @ 9:45

Richmond Olympic Oval-Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics

 

Feb 26, 2010 @ 13:45
Vancouver Olympic Centre Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics

 

Mar 18, 2010 @ 15:15
Vancouver Olympic Centre Vancouver ParaOlympics

 

Mar 19, 2010 @ 13:00
Vancouver Olympic Centre Vancouver ParaOlympics

 

Mar 20, 2010 @ 10:15 am
UBC Thunderbird Arena  Vancouver 2010 Winter ParaOlympics

Norine in conversation with Hugh Reilly and Nikki Hayes on thatchannel.com Canada's top internet TV station

available on podcast. 

Province Newspaper Playlist is offering Norine Braun's Christmas Bells for the next week at 

http://www.theprovince.com/entertainment/music/downloads/index.html

Heart Beats is a benefit compilation CD for Warriors Against Violence that features Vancouver recording artists. The artists include: Norine Braun, Ostwelve, Kalan Wi, Tzo'kam, Russell Wallace, Alta and Dreamspeak. This CD has a dance focus (hip hop, electronica, acid jazz, worldbeat, and nouveau trad) and includes some tracks and mixes exclusive to this compilation. All proceeds to WAVS.

To read details about my Japan tour visit http://norinebraun.blogspot.com/

Photos of the trip are on the third photos page

Cheers! nb

Happy Summer Solstice, a Canadian Happy Aboriginal Day to you and a Happy Father's Day!

Today my video is officially released and online!

An excerpt from the press release:
Vancouver BC, June 21, 2009 Father's Day - Norine Braun has released a music video for her new song "Ballad of Magic Man" which is taken from her 7th independent album entitled "Acoustically Inclined". Norine says the song is about the magic of believing. "The magical man from the stories of our youth, the archetypal good man is always within us as we try and find our way in the mystery of life. We can carry that goodness, that innocence, that magic with us, always.”

In the video, directed and filmed by Julie Saragosa, the award winning singer-songwriter is followed on a journey through luscious west coast Canadian backdrops. The opening shot, we hear Norine’s footsteps, she enters wearing cowboy boots. The boots once belonging to her late father, a magical man himself would wear these boots on special occasions like attending the Calgary Stampede. Paralleling the message of the song, his spirit and the magic of his life continues on. Using hand held and traveling shots various images and sequences are split screened giving the viewer the ability to self edit by choosing which screen to watch. The video also presents scenes of live performance shots in various natural settings.

Julie Saragosa has shown work at festivals worldwide; including Milan, London, L.A., Chicago, Berlin, Vancouver and Toronto. In 2005, her film Amoré won the Best Canadian Film award at Toronto’s International One-minute Film Festival.

NYC
NYC was an AMAZING, amazing time! NYC is HUGE in every way.. overwhelming really. Kind of like the PNE on steroids only it's regular life and not an exhibition! Stimulation central for all senses... zowie. United For The Ride http://www.unitedfortheride.org was truly an excellent gig, stellar line up, those artists have MAXIMUM CHOPS and mega stage presence they all filled the room with charisma and at sound check no less wowowow!! An honour to be among them for sure. I found my flow and was well received by a very welcoming audience. We were a success and have been invited back and another theatre in nyc has even shown interest too. Terry Christopher was an incredible host I felt at home and well taken care of! I took a zillion pics (ok just 300) made some new friends (New Yorkers are very friendly and helpful even though so busy) and saw as much as I could. Needless to say I look forward to returning soon. I posted some pics on http://www.facebook.com/norinebraun for you to have look and do become a friend if you are on FB.
Love,
Norine

BIG BIG news and lots of news for you this email! I will be playing very soon in New York and Japan.

1.FIRST the secret alluded to in my last email is out. I was invited and my song Be Brave (Blaxcot Remix) is included on a new Braking The Cycle Fundraiser United For The Ride Vol. I an official release date in early May. 12 LGBT and LGBT supporting artists from across the United States and Canada have combined their musical offerings with their commitment to the LGBT community’s efforts in the continuing fight against HIV/AIDS. From the generosity of these gifted and talented singer-songwriters, 100% of the proceeds of the sale of United For The Ride Vol. I will go directly to the LGBT Center of New YorkCity's various HIV/AIDS based programs and community outreach initiatives.

The official CD release concert for United For The Ride Vol I. will be held at The Triad in NYC on Saturday, June 6, 2009 from 7:00 – 9:00. Thanks to the generosity of Terry Christopher the Executive Producer and friends, I will be there to sing Be Brave and I hope my New York and East coast friends can attend and that everyone can support this great cause. I am so beyond thrilled as this is my first time ever in the big apple.
The full press release is at the end of the email. I will send links once they are available.

2. This morning more thrills and congratulations from the Kansai Music Conference that I was selected to showcase at the first bilingual music conference in Japan. KMC 2009, will be held at Convention Centre Osaka on Sept. 19 & 20. This will be a 2 day 2 night international spectacular in downtown Osaka. Shalestone will be putting together a tour for me of Osaka and area prior to the showcase. Details to follow...I am very, very excited to meet some of my Japanese friends and radio stations that have supported my music over the past years. http://shalestonemusic.jp/kmc.htm
3. An online CD release party of Acoustically Inclined hosted by Len Rogers of Stonewall Society will premiere Monday, April 27 at 8 pm eastern and includes an hour interview. Len has an important part in the United For the Ride CD, he had suggested my music to Terry for consideration. So thank you for that Len!! Listen in at www.rainbowworldradio.com the show will be online 24 hours a day for at least 2 weeks following the premiere.

4. Music video is in the works. We are filming May 4th and Julie Saragosa is directing. Julie Saragosa is an interdisciplinary media and performance artist who, over the past decade, has shown work at festivals worldwide; including Milan, London, L.A., Chicago, Berlin, Vancouver and Toronto. In 2005, her film Amoré won the Best Canadian Film award at Toronto’s International One-minute Film Festival. Her work extends to the curatorial and educational, as a grassroots organizer and workshop leader of the Vancouver super8 festival Project8, and media arts instructor at SFU and UBC-O. An active community member, she’s taught media arts workshops at the Liaison of Independent Filmmakers of Toronto, VIVO Media Arts, mentored video artists through the Inside Out Film Festival, the Project8 Boot Camp and the CFC’s Venus Video program.

5. Amazon now has all my cds and mp3s available at
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000RHQ2TO/ref=dm_sp_adp

Well I hope all is well your way and that I see you soon!

Love,
Norine

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

UNITED FOR THE RIDE VOL. I

The new and soon to be released CD compilation,
United For The Ride Vol. I which is to benefit the The LGBT Center of New York City by assisting the Braking The Cycle Riders in their fund raising efforts for the upcoming 3 day, 280+ mile ride from Boston to New York City in September was announced last night, April, 23, 2009 at the Braking The Cycle Kick Off Party held at Gym Bar in New York City.

United For The Ride Vol. I has been in the works since October 5, 2008 and will have an official release date in early May. 12 LGBT and LGBT supporting artists from across the United States and Canada have combined their musical offerings with their commitment to the LGBT community’s efforts in the continuing fight against HIV/AIDS. From the generosity of these gifted and talented singer-songwriters, 100% of the proceeds of the sale of United For The Ride Vol. I will go directly to the LGBT Center of New YorkCity's various HIV/AIDS based programs and community outreach initiatives.

The songs comprising the musical landscape of United For The Ride Vol. I sing of the human experience through the voices of Hope, Love, Strength, Perseverance, and Courage.

Many thanks to these very generous and gifted singer-songwriters:

Roger Kuhn, Morry Campbell, Randi Driscoll, Mike Rickard, Katie Sawicki,
Jeffrey Wilgus, Terry Christopher, Robin Renee, Joshua Klipp,
Norine Braun, Judith Avers, and Dan Manjovi.

An online CD release party will be hosted by Len Rogers of Stonewall Society and will air starting Saturday, May 23 and will include interviews by the artists to discuss their contributed songs and involvement with the
United For The Ride Vol. I project.

The official CD release concert for United For The Ride Vol I. will be held at The Triad in NYC on Saturday, June 6, 2009 from 7:00 – 9:00.

The 12 Artist roster for United For The Ride Vol. II is being filled with the same spirited, positive, and uplifting themed songs and has several artists on board already.

More information and updates regarding United For The Ride Vol. I, the secured and designated web domain/website will be forthcoming as well as the official street release date. For further questions, press kits, or future song placement inquiries for United For The Ride Vol II.,
please contact:
terrychristopher@unitedfortheride.org

Executive Producer: Terry Christopher
Co-Producers: Roger Kuhn & Morry Campbell

CANADA: ROOTS RADIO AIRPLAY CHART

Week Ending 03/23/09
Ranking: Artist: CD Title: Label: Genre:
1 MARSHALL LAWRENCE THE MORNING AFTER DOCTOR BLUES Blues
2 GARY KENDALL FEELS REAL STRONG 47 RECORDS Blues
3 FRED EAGLESMITH TINDERBOX A MAJOR LABEL Roots/Americana Country
4 STEVE ROWE FIVE BLUE SKUNK Blues
5 THE JOHN HENRYS SWEET AS THE GRAIN 9LB RECORDS Roots/Americana Country
6 SLOWBURN ALL ABOUT THE JOURNEY SELF Blues
7 BLACKIE AND THE RODEO KINGS SWINGING FROM THE CHAINS OF LOVE TRUE NORTH Roots/Americana Country
8 PAUL REDDICK SUGAR BIRD NORTHERNBLUES Blues
9 SHELLEY LYNCH YOU CAN'T LOOK BACK (SINGLE) LYNCH RECORDS Pop Country
10 ROMI MAYES SWEET SOMETHIN' STEADY SELF Roots/Americana Country
11 THE JEFF PRESSLAFF TRIO RED GODDESS UNCONTROLLABLE Jazz
12 JEFF HEALEY MESS OF BLUES RUF Blues
13 THE DUHKS FAST PACED WORLD SUGAR HILL Folk
14 TONY MONACO AND HIS TORONTO TRIO LIVE AT THE ORBIT ROOM CHICKEN COUP Jazz
15 LOREENA MCKENNITT AN ANCIENT MUSE VERVE Other Qualifying
16 TERRY BLERSH TERRY BLERSH SELF Blues
17 JOHN STETCH TV TRIO BRUX Jazz
18 JOHNNY WILLIAMS LAST DAY OF GALAX MOUNTAIN ROADS Bluegrass
19 GREAT LAKE SWIMMERS LOST CHANNELS NETTWERK Folk
20 RON SEXSMITH EXIT STRATEGY FOR THE SOUL YEP ROC Other Qualifying
21 ROMI MAYES ACHIN IN YER BONES SELF Roots/Americana Country
22 SUE FOLEY NEW USED CAR RUF Blues
23 KATHLEEN EDWARDS ASKING FOR FLOWERS ZOE Other Qualifying
24 SUZIE VINNICK HAPPY HERE SUZIE VINNICK Folk
25 J.R. SHORE AN IMPECCABLE SHINE SELF Roots/Americana Country
26 RONNIE HAYWARD THE HOBO SON SMOKIN' ACE Other Qualifying
27 THE DUHKS FAST PACED WORLD SUGAR HILL Roots/Americana Country
28 STEPHEN FEARING THE MAN WHO MARRIED MUSIC TRUE NORTH Roots Rock
29 BIG DAVE MCLEAN GOT 'EM FROM THE BOTTOM STONY PLAIN Blues
30 BRUCE COCKBURN ANYTHING ANYTIME ANYWAY - SINGLES 1979/2002 TRUE NORTH Roots Rock
31 NORINE BRAUN ACOUSTICALLY INCLINED BRANN BRAINS MUSIC Folk
32 COLIN LINDEN FROM THE WATER TRUE NORTH Blues
33 BROCK ZEMAN $100 DIFFERENCE BUSTED FLAT Roots/Americana Country
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Acoustically inclined charts at #2 on the Folk and Roots Specialty Charts on CFBX 92.5 FM, Cable 106.1 - The X Thompson Rivers University Kamloops, BC and #13 overall Top 30
Top 10 Roots Albums
1)Allison Crowe* - Little Light (Independent)
2)Norine Braun* - Acoustically Inclinded (Independent)
3)Joseph Blood* - For Friends and Family (Independent)
4)Tiiu* - Shooting Stars, Blazing Hearts (Independent)
5)Amanda West – The Way of the Water (Independent)
6)Rawlins Cross* - Anthology (Ground Swell)
7)Perry Tucker* - Out of My Mind at Last (Independent)
8)Double Dawg Dare** - Never There (Independent)
9)The Gourds – Haymaker! (Yep Roc)
10)J.B. Knights* - Rise (Independent)

Bang & Olufsen's new product--the "Beomaster 5"--comes pre-filled with a variety of Magnatune music. This allows anyone who buys a Beomaster to listen right away. It also means that Magnatune music will be played in Bang & Olufsen stores around the world when demonstrating this new product.

The Magnatune music included on the Beomaster is:

* Barbara Leoni - Don't rain on my parade
* Falling You - Shadow Child
* Five Star Fall - Headphones
* John Williams - Dusty Porch
* Myles Cochran - Hidden
* Norine Braun - Give Me Love
* Shane Jackman - What I did on my summer vacation
* The Headroom Project - Yesterday
* The Seldon Plan - Westchester

They sell quite a few of these to high end hotels, which is another way people will find out about our music (you can listen in your room).

Lonesome Side of Truth from Evolutionof the Blood Star will be featured on Jay Adkin’s
radio show again THIS WEEK ! (Saturday February 28th 2009 ) Between 12.00 - 2.00 pm(GMT) on www.offthechartradio.co.uk
and Truth and Dares is featured from Acoustically Inclined is on BBS Radio for the next 2 weeks at
http://www.bbsradio.com/bbs_24hour_music.php

Vancouver, BC Canada -- Jan.15, 2009
Evolution of the Blood Star by Norine Braun charts at NUMBER 1 on Outvoice Top 40 for all of 2008!!!!
Evolution of the Blood Star has charted for the 21st consecutive month. OutVoice is the online GLBT Top 40 Chart since 1996. Thanks to everyone who voted and made it happen!

"Evolution of the Blood Star" placed in the SongVault Directory and in the play list on the SongVault Radio Network.

This is quite an accomplishment considering that the song has been up against hundreds of other songs and has taken several months in order to pass through all the tiered stations.

In a few weeks, the song will be on one of the podcast shows to help promote the song on iTunes and other podcast venues.

In 2009, Songvault will be in contact with all the public radio stations to work on partnerships in order to help promote the artist that have made it in the SongVault. Other exciting benefits will be announced over the next year.

Crystallize music video is currently in the number #1 spot on ourstage.com

Vancouver, BC Canada December 17, 2008 - Norine Braun has announced she is to release her first ever full-length acoustic album, Acoustically Inclined. The new release gently cuts across genres and styles, tied together by powerful songwriting and the sheer beauty of timeless melodies. Norine, once again solidifies her ability to transition easily over to the acoustic world and transform into a roots blues oriented folkster. Stuart Derdeyn, Entertainment Editor of The Province says, “With her powerful voice and strong writing, this prolific indie singer/songwriter offers up 16 tracks including a cover of These Boots are Made for walking on her eighth full length album.”

While the softer side has been explored before on Crow and two of that album's songs are performed again on Acoustically Inclined, listeners also are given a chance to hear some of the produced songs given a completely different life. Norine Braun appears as comfortable in an unplugged setting as with a roomful of amps and synthesizers. Copies are now available at http://www.norinebraun.com/products.html and copies and download are available at http://cdbaby.com/cd/norinebraun7

Brian Ball of Women’s Radio interviews Norine Braun on her current recordings, You can listen to the 10 minute podcast at http://www.womensradio.com/content/templates/?a=3079&z=8

Evolution of the Blood Star by Norine Braun charts at #1 for March 2008 on the Outvoice charts and on for the eleventh consecutive month. Outvoice is the online GLBT Top 40 Chart since 1996. Thanks to everyone who voted and made it happen!
www.outvoice.net

The song Evolution of the Blood Star by Norine Braun was chosen for the SHORT TRACKS FOR SHORT FILMS - Volume 7. Thirteen tracks have been selected from over 300 submissions. Every year the Worldwide Short Film Festival produces a compilation CD of independent Canadian music by Canadian musicians. The compilation CD is an innovative way for filmmakers and musicians to collaborate creatively and form working partnerships. The CD is distributed to festival delegates during the Canadian Film Centre’s Worlwide Short Film Festival in Toronto, Ontario Canada June 10th to 15th, 2008. 265 films from over 30 countries are screened with 15,000 attending this festival accredited by the Academy of Motion Picture sciences granting specific award winners eligibility for both Academy Award and Genie Award consideration. The 13 songs and artists selected include: Do the Right Thing – THE DUDES – Never Meant Any Harm – THE GOLDEN DOGS – Fake It– THE SAFE WORD PROJECT – Obvious – VANCOUGAR Pâte Filo (instrumental) – MALAJUBE – Evolution of the Blood Star– NORINE BRAUN -Watchmaker – THE TOM FUN ORCHESTRA – If Not By Summer – THE MATAVARAS – The Long Way Home – CATHERINE MACLELLAN – Jarhand – IMMACULATE MACHINE – Laisse Autant le Vent Tout Emporter– LES BREASTFEEDERS – Overnight - SUNRISER - Weak In The Knees – SERENA RYDER

Evolution of the Blood Star by Norine Braun charts again for the
ninth consecutive month climbing to number 2 on Outvoice in January
and #10 overall for year. Norine joins artists kd lang and Melissa
Ethridge on this month's and the yearly GLBT Top 40 Chart . OutVoice
is the online GLBT Top 40 Chart since 1996. www.outvoice.net

Fantastic news! Crystallize has been accepted into rotation on the nations music station's muchmoremusic channel. Quite a feat for this little indie competing with big dollar major label stars to get played on a limited number of spots on national television. Davide Di Saro's outstandingly great work really stood out!!!

Now I need your support more than ever to email and request the video Crystallize by Norine Braun. Please send requests everyday to
muchmoremail@muchmoremusic.com

That would be terrific and you would really be a big help.