PRIYA THOMAS -writerperson; dreamerperson, sometimeshotheadperson...
& an ever changing cast of intinerant musicians incl:
caterina marchese-drums, bucket, omnichord;
royal nasager-bass, saw, piano;
tod cutler-guitar;
Influences
Odetta, Nina Simone, Karen Dalton, Kate Bush, Bob Dylan, Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds,
Patti Smith, Townes Van Zandt, Scott Walker, The Replacements,
Lee Hazlewood, Smog, Dolly Parton, John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, the Velvet Underground, The Birthday Party, Maria Callas, Ennio Morricone, Maria Callas, 16 Horsepower, Einsturzende Neubaten, Nick Drake.... irish folk songs, persian ghazals, cotton hymns.
analog tape is shedding with song that went over song over song over song. Blood Heron is a bird that shines like silver foil and crackles like lightning, and washes over the red water at dusk. the record's done now - out october 28, 08.
For more info, check out the official website at http://www.priyathomas.com
People say: "Onstage she unleashes a swagger that would make Mick Jagger proud"- Daniel McCabe, Elle Canada
"Her music hails from the full-on rock and roll side of punk, but it’s her moves, angular yet flowing like a staccato ballet, that really grab your attention"- BBC Manchester
"Priya Thomas emotes so much devout passion on this ten-tracker, that you'll wonder if God is stuck in her throat"-Christine Estima, The Gate
"Thomas herself is wild: a dark, skinny, suicide-blonde dervish of a performer...Big on originality - there's nobody else like her, really." -Howard Druckman CMW
Each song is literally the best two to three minutes of your life! She was fiendishly dancing right off the top, all over the cramped stage...She even fell a few times! She was like a caged animal, pacing through her territory" -ChartAttack Live Review
..."fantastic...confrontational" -The Globe and Mail, Canada
hoi rockstar.........i found this thru my inticate web of myspace muckers,.......i put it on me profile song and ive never heard it before ever...so give it a listen.......bowie and i dont know about it....mon duei...i was blown away at the similarity....and i spent 50$ for young americans anniversary last year and felt ripped off.............then i heard this......and im blown away. ...i love this song anyway....but this made my day.......polish yer lightin stripe cos ziggy rules baby
Thanks so much for the visit and kind words, I have been enjoying listening to your new songs, wonderful, beautiful, you keep well, all the very best,,, David
Wow Priya, new songs, new pics, new blog, where have I been?!
Cant wait to have a proper listen to these new songs!
Just finished an album with David Virgin, a music critic or 2 has been qouted as calling it "album of the year" (yes, that even includes Madonna's new one!!).
Have a listen if you get a chance, I think youd really dig it! You can download it free if you visit his myspace.
Hope your doing well Priya, it's great to see you creating again!!
Priya will be performing live at The Horseshoe Tavern on SATURDAY NOVEMBER 17TH as part of an amazing Charity Concert Event. Admission is only $6 to benefit The Regent Park School of Music for inner-city kids. Priya is on at 11:30PM along with MELISSA MCCLELLAND, TARA SLONE, and MASIA ONE! Don't miss it!
i had one of those, "Ive been through the desert on a horse with no name .... It felt good to be out of the rain....In the desert you can remember your name....cause there aint no one for to give you no pain", type moments. I had no reason to be there but I guess it was some kinda change.
Dresden is going very well!! Gigs are coming up overy other day and apparently the summer is supposed to be really quiet for live music!
Thats great news about the studio and your plans for europe in the fall, do keep me up to date with those :)
Oh yeah I wanna do "A Little More Fine" at an acoustic show I have next thursday. I've got it pretty much worked out but if you get the chance could you send me the chords for "A Little More Fine" just so I can be sure? that would be great.
Oh and I'll be filming that gig so I'll let you know when it's up :)
Take it easy Priya it'S always good to hear from you, talk soon ;)
I saw you play North by north east at the bovine. I was shocked beyond belief. The soul from you was refreshing and inspirational (bein a female musician). It was such an honour to watch you perform live, and I can't wait to see you guys play at pride. The band was unbelievable. THANK you. I've been talking about you guys to everyone. I throw indy shows and am currently trying to take it a step up and throw the next wood stock. A friend of mine had bought the property last year, but the politicians in the area are not to happy about what happened at the last wood stock (the total trashing of the place) If I convince the mayor I would be delighted to have you guys play. WAY to show Toronto what we have!
a humble invitation for you to pre-listen to my new album �HONIGPUMPE�. this honeysuckle-myspace-arrangement will last for a week. �HONIGPUMPE� will be released on the 29th of may by KOMPAKT. greetings from the HONIGFABRIK keep it sweet thomas
