Record 2 was recorded with Milos Angelov (bass), David 'Soul Fingaz' Williams (keys), Murray Pulver (guitar) and Eric Paul (drums).
In the past I have played with Christian Dugas (drummer for The Duhks), Don Benedictson (bass), Spider Sinneave (bass player for Loverboy), George Koller (bass), Stuart Cameron (guitar), Damon Mitchell (guitar)... etc.
Influences
Daniel Lanois, Patti Smith, Tom Robbins, Nigel Goodrich, Madeleine L'Engle, Ken Nelson (UK), Ken Nelson (USA), Desmond Tutu, Wynn Stewart, Sylvia Tyson, John Woolman, Gram Parsons, Chris Hillman, T.S. Eliot, Randy Newman, Bonnie Raitt, Levon Helm, Steve Lillywhite, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Matt Groening, Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Emmylou Harris, U2, Bruce Springsteen, Johnny Cash, Nirvana, Paul Simon, James Horner, Blue Rodeo, The Band, Hank Snow, Loretta Lynn, L.M. Montgomery, Salman Rushdie, Voltaire, Radiohead, Tom Petty, Paul Ricoeur, Robbie Robertson, Dolly Parton, John Leckie, Elaine Dewar, Elvis Presley, Wilf Carter, William Wilberforce, Nina Simone, Mother Theresa, Pamela Dean, Lance Armstrong, Don Gillmor, Marie-Loise Gay, D.H. Lawrence, Oscar Romero, Dorothy Parker, Martin Luther King Jr., William Shakespeare, Jean Vanier, Zakaria Tamer, Christopher Fry, Alain De Botton, Judy Garland, Gene Kelly, Donald O'Conner, Cirque du Soleil, Stephen King (thanks to Lynn Miles advising me to read On Writing) and... of course... gospel music from my childhood.
Jezebels Ringin' (Music Video)
Alana in Trafalgar Square, London on Canada Day 2006
Sounds Like
Your results: You are Supergirl
Supergirl
90%
Wonder Woman
90%
Green Lantern
85%
Hulk
80%
The Flash
75%
Iron Man
70%
Robin
57%
Catwoman
55%
Superman
45%
Spider-Man
45%
Batman
30%
Lean, muscular and feminine. Honest and a defender of the innocent.
After the release of her first album Unsettled Down (Rounder Records), Alana Levandoski has been widely touring between 2005 and 2007. Having performed multiple times in Canada, the UK, France, The Netherlands, Spain and Ireland, Alana is now home for awhile and has gone on to record her second album in the winter of '08(due out early '09).
The new album was recorded with famed Liverpool producer Ken Nelson (Coldplay, Paulo Nutini) and a group of wonderful musicians (*see top friends) in St. John Divine Anglican Church of Kelwood, Manitoba as well as at Parr St Studios in Liverpool.
Alana's reputation has been bolstered by touring with Dar Williams, Lynn Miles, Blue Rodeo, Corb Lund, Randy Bachman, Tal Bachman, Lindy, Caroline Herring, Tanya Tucker and more. She has also co-written with Canadian folk icon Sylvia Tyson, Mark Simos(Alison Krauss), Simon Wilcox, Sam Ashworth, Colin Linden, Gary Nichols, James LeBlanc, George Canyon, and Colin Cripps.
Bob Harris of BBC2 says: "Alana is part of an emerging generation of new artists who are reflecting the range of influences that make Canadian music so exciting."
Hailed as "the best new artist I've heard come along since Mindy Smith" - Maverick Magazine, and "the 'it girl' of Canadian roots music this year" -CBC, Alana has gained a reputation as a great writer "with bags of potential".
Alana heads out on a 1600km cycling tour of the Great Lakes this July... look on site soon for a way you can sponsor her! Proceeds go to Habitat for Humanity.
Send in your cycling stories... whether you are going to the store on your bike or heading out on long treks, Alana is interested in knowing how much you are riding this spring and summer. www.1world2wheels.com
Hi Alana It was fantastic to hear Larry LeBlanc in conversation with Bob Harris coming live from Toronto last Saturday. Larry spoke about you and Bob then played Brand New Song 'HELLO' which Larry brought in. How special to hear that !! A departure from the Prairie Sun CD regarding recording style but WOW! It is BRILLIANT and this was an unmixed version !!. The guitar playing is amazing and your Voice ..WOW!!! About your forthcoming album Bob said "What I’ve Heard Of It its beautiful" As a fan I'm ready to embrace Part 2 of your music journey.
Hey Alana, Thanks for joining the site. How you doing? Getting geared-up for summer? Just thought to let you know theres new tracks on the site. Sounding much better than the last with Trent's help. These are the Originals I'm working on now. Let me know what you think. Please feel free to leave a comment in the blog regarding feedback. I appreciate all comments. Recording is going we'll, should be done very soon. 'Timeless' (Box set) is already completed. Stay in touch... Nikko
Thank you so much for accepting my friend request. I downloaded Unsettled Down and was very pleasantly surprised to find that EACH song grabbed me. That is rather rare for me. Usually, on a minimum 10-song CD, I'll find at least 2 or 3 that I can take or leave, but you're a perfect 10!
I think you've also restored my faith in this genre of music. I was gradually losing interest, feeling that most of the product was becoming clichéd. But your approach is so fresh, especially your lyrics. You have very interesting and different ways of looking at things in life.
All best wishes to you for success in your new musical endeavours. Certainly, I don't think you're lacking for fairy dust. ;)
Stay creative! Robin
PS - I added you and your links to the promo display on my profile.
Thanks for accepting my friend request. I was reading Made in Manitoba, by John Einarson, and there was a story about you, and a great story it is. Anyway, great to find you. Happy New Year! :)
Big Al Carson with Lars Edegran & His Santa Claus Revelers - Santa Claus is Comin' To Town [Putumayo Presents... New Orleans Christmas, Putumayo World Music / www.putumayo.com 2006] The Yayhoos - Love Train [Put The Hammer Down, Bittersweet Recordings / www.yayhoos.com 2006] Eve Selis - Heart Shaped Tattoo [Nothing But The Truth, HCT Records / Proper Records 2004] Blackie and The Rodeo Kings - Had Enough of You Today [BARK, True North Records 2003] Old Man Luedecke - Lost John [Hinterland, Black Hen Music / www.oldmanluedecke.ca 2007] The Tom Fum Orchestra - Watchmaker [East Coast Music Awards, 2007] Alana Levandoski - Don't Be Denied [Borrowed Tunes II: A Tribute To Neil Young, Sirius 2007] Jesse Sykes & The Sweet Hereafter - I Like The Sound [Like, Love, Lust and The Open Halls of The Soul, Barsuk Records / www.jessesykes.com 2007] Carrie Rodriguez - '50s French Movie [Seven Angels On A Bicycle, Rounder Europe / TrainWreck Records 2006] Homespun - Short Story [Short Stories From East Yorkshire, 2008] Winter - Wild Child # 2 [CD Single, www.winternet.nu / www.eastcentralon
Hi Alana Talkin about girl power make sure you listen to "Payin for it Now" on my site,,let me know if you could use it,,,,I'm dirt cheap ! George in NOTPOP COUNTY
Hi Alana Thanks for the Ad. Great to hear your recent interview with Marie Crichton on BBC Radio Shropshire with Lynn Miles - Girl Power!
Still flagging the Canadian Flag on this side of the pond. Hope you current UK tour is going yet?
'Unsettled Down' was a truly superb album to discover last year. Looking forward to the next release. Canada Day & The House Concert so Special! :) Take Care
Hi Alana - You played a fantastic set last night at The Musician bar in Leicester - congrats. Many thanks for the dedication of Moonshine and allowing me to pick the last song of the set. It was lovely to meet you again - ace, fab, brill, triffic, etc.
I'd very much welcome your opinion, if you get a chance to, of my singing with the band - there's an mp3 on my profile page, and there are several on the band's page - www.myspace.com/angelagarry and www.msypace.com/mainstreetuk
<raises glass> Here's to your next tour (and album)! Gin and tonics all round - cheers!
Angela (a.k.a. queen of the abbrevs, and NOT a stalker by any means)
Just a note to wish you good luck with the UK tour. I’m really looking forward to seeing you and Lynn again. Last year when you both played at the Borderline with Dar Williams was an excellent evening. I’m also going to see Arcade Fire, who are playing in London the week before you. It would be great if you could get to support them. See you at the Green Note Café.
A quick note to let you know my new radio show is online. Click here to hear it. Enjoy.
BP:FM
Edition 20
Show of Hands - Flora [Dark Fields, Hands On Music / www.showofhands.co.uk 1997] Deadstring Brothers - Silver Mountain [Silver Mountain, Bloodshot Records / www.deadstringbrothers.com 2007] Ezio - Woo Hoo Hoo [Ten Thousand Bars, Tapete Records / www.ezio.co.uk 2006] Winter - Out of Sight [Ten Songs, www.winternet.com / www.eastcentralone.com 2005] Sam Brown - Do Right By Her [Of The Moment, NOVA / www.onecandle.co.uk 2007] Steve Earle - Oxycontin Blues [Washington Square Serenade, New West Records 2007] The Barker Band - Rolling With Only You [The Night Ain't Over, BB Records / www.barkerband.com 2007] Dave Sutherland - Reason For Waiting [Comfortable Junction, Egg Records 1999] Mary Chapin Carpenter - It Must Have Happened [The Calling / Zoë Records/Rounder Europe 2007] Kacy Crowley - Church Organ [Moodswing, Stable Records 2003] Macon Greyson - I'm Still Here [20th Century Accidents, Fat Caddy Records / www.macongreyson.com
Popping in to wish ya a blessed thanksgiving and leave REAL ROCKSTARS love on ya page visit us anytime leave comments watch our premier music video keep da vibes positive aiight 1!!
Hi Alana - Angela (Queens of Abbrevs) again, this time signing in from my band's page. Thanks for confirming the lineup for the gig in Leicester - looking forward to it immensely. I'm bringing along a couple of the guys from the band too, gotta bring the old dudes into the 21st century sometime! :-) Thanks also for adding the band as a 'friend' here on Myspace. see ya soon! ange
