"Penwell is regarded by many in The Bay Area to be one of the next big heavy weights" -Mark Langton Marin Independent Journal - AMIE PENWELL - Blog http://amiepenwell.net/blog.html AMIE PENWELL: Blog Jannis' PHPRss class - http://www.jannis.to/ Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:07:10 -0700 Amie Album Update and Upcoming Appearances!! http://amiepenwell.net/blog.html/amie_album_update_and_upcoming_appearances

Hello! Hello!  and a Happy Autumn to you all!


 


Making fully produced records is a full time job. I am in the midst of making two while holding down a part time job. I  ask myself on an hourly basis


 


"Penwell how is this all going to come together??"


 


The answer is ALWAYS "Sweetie just do the next right thing."


 


This update is just that.


 


I have a couple final mixes in my paws- Two more to record (simple piano/cello arrangements with classical composer Jack Perla!) and 3 more to mix. Yes, 8 songs in all to master.


 


I just received the first draft of my new logo and graphics for the record cover, both being designed by Gage Seber. It is all becoming ......tangible. There is a theme, a look, pieces of the band, half pieces of the business team. Yes, this is gong to take a team!


 


The Kickstarter project was awesome! There were two backers who pledged $1000.00!  One of their rewards was for me to write a song for, or with them.  I just finished writing a song with one of their eleven year old daughters. It was one of the coolest things I've ever done. Permission granted I will post the song on my site sometime in the near future. As for all the other rewards I look forward to showering you all with them within the next 6 months!!


 


I have a couple gigs lined up in the next couple of weeks. Come on and join me. Support is always appreciated. Pints of beer and glasses of wine are yummy.


 


I will see u soon. Have a wonderful Tuesday


ap


 


Amie is the featured performer @ Finnigans Pub Open Mic Novoto Monday Oct. 24th 8:00 Sharp!  Details below


http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=752933067#!/finnegansopenmic


 


Amie is opening for Steven Quiry @ Wellingtons Sausalito Saturday Nov. 5th 9:00 Sharp! Details below


http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=752933067#!/event.php?eid=247268958656636


 


http://www.amiepenwell.net


 


Amie on YouTube


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IevNummFZCo&feature=related


 


"LIKE" Amie on FaceBook


http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=752933067#!/pages/Amie-Penwell/225741130707


]]> http://amiepenwell.net/blog.html/amie_album_update_and_upcoming_appearances Tue, 18 Oct 2011 13:07:10 -0700 "Penwell is regarded by many in The Bay Area to be one of the next big heavy weights" -Mark Langton Marin Independent Journal - AMIE PENWELL - Blog Two Songs Mixed and Bazzar Stock 4!! http://amiepenwell.net/blog.html/two_songs_mixed_and_bazzar_stock_4 I am delighted to report that two of the 8 songs are complete for my 3rd record. They have arrived to their final mix. I needed the triumph, with so many details to put together it get's blurry to say the least. It can feel like you have done almost nothing, and BLAMMMO  a year and a half goes by and there is the leader of the pack mixed and ready for it's audience.


Making a record is  series of small victories driven by an illogical force made up of creativity, nature, timing, talent, intense scrutiny, editing and patience.  Only the song will tell you when it's done-never the other way around. There is no denying that these forces are in charge. In some ways that is a relief. It makes me feel like I'm part of a bigger picture  I can only see a few inches of.


I'll be a part of Bazaar Stock 4 again this year. I will be on at 5:00.


Sat., October 8, 10:00am-10:00pm


@ Bazaar Cafe


5927 California St
San Francisco, CA 94121-2105




w/ Avi Vinocur, The Courtney Janes, The Family Crest, David Luning, Elliot Randall, Benjamin Brown, Eoin Harrington, Kelly McFarling, Acacia, Roem Baur, Stacy Kray, Francesca Lee, Maria Quiles, Amie Penwell, Megan Keely, many more


http://www.kcturnerpresents.com


free, all ages



]]> http://amiepenwell.net/blog.html/two_songs_mixed_and_bazzar_stock_4 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 15:47:26 -0700 "Penwell is regarded by many in The Bay Area to be one of the next big heavy weights" -Mark Langton Marin Independent Journal - AMIE PENWELL - Blog Update and Birth of My new Coaching company Three Prong Song http://amiepenwell.net/blog.html/update_and_birth_of_my_new_coaching_company_three_prong_song Hey All!


Summer has zoomed by like the Road Runner. I've been headed toward my own finishing line with record # 3 as well as working on Composer Jack Perla's Poets Cabaret Project. Lot's of time in the studio, more time rehearsing. I'm learning loads from this master of Jazz, Opera and of all things musically complicated. Time signatures i'm not used to, ranges and ways of singing unfamiliar. I think the over all result is a broadening of my creative skope, new found wells of self esteem, and the deep joy of working with masters of their craft.


Both Records will be released in 2012.


On a different musical note, I am opening up my time to  being a songwriting mentor. I am continually approached by people asking for my help with everything from their songwriting,  how to shape, when to stop, how many verses? what is a chorus? HOW DO YOU WRITE A GOOD SONG? I keep getting asked if i'm for hire. Well now I am...


I have been had 20 years of experience using music as my main tool of transformation. I have faced a lot of fear, sifting through low self esteem, facing it and finding musical ways of letting it go. I have learned how to put records together, face fear through performing. I have learned how to write good  (sometimes great) songs and I'd love to guide you through your own musical transformations.


Welcome to the birth of my new company Three Prong Song.


For further inquiry you may contact me at:


amie@amiepenwell.net


or call at 415-250-9038

]]> http://amiepenwell.net/blog.html/update_and_birth_of_my_new_coaching_company_three_prong_song Fri, 02 Sep 2011 17:12:53 -0700 "Penwell is regarded by many in The Bay Area to be one of the next big heavy weights" -Mark Langton Marin Independent Journal - AMIE PENWELL - Blog Amie Penwell Vlog Series Episode #2 EVOLUTION and MERCY http://amiepenwell.net/blog.html/amie_penwell_vlog_series_episode_2_evolution_and_mercy Hey Everyone,

Here is Episode #2. I hope it is useful.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xoSyy2BjaA&feature=channel_video_titleI

If you like what you see and hear please pass it on. Press the LIKE button on my FaceBook Artist Page here:

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=752933067#!/pages/Amie-Penwell/225741130707

or subscribe to my YouTube channel here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0xoSyy2BjaA&feature=channel_video_title

or sign my email list here:
http://www.amiepenwellnet

I promise to keep these episodes coming along with a new record in a season or two from now.....

See you soon!
ap

]]> http://amiepenwell.net/blog.html/amie_penwell_vlog_series_episode_2_evolution_and_mercy Wed, 22 Jun 2011 16:19:24 -0700 "Penwell is regarded by many in The Bay Area to be one of the next big heavy weights" -Mark Langton Marin Independent Journal - AMIE PENWELL - Blog Amie Penwell Vlog Series Begins! The year I become a rock star.....volume #1 http://amiepenwell.net/blog.html/amie_penwell_vlog_series_begins_the_year_i_become_a_rock_starvolume_1 Hey Everyone,

I have begun a weekly Vlog series on the art and craft of becoming a rock star one day at a time. Please share it with your friends.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjXCvne6nCs

I could also really use all of your email address's. I have ignored that part of things and need now more than ever to let you in on the rapid progress, the upcoming record and the shows to follow.

Please visit my website and sign up! or you can write to me directly at:
amie@amiepenwell.net

This year is already very amazing. Tune in it's getting really cool....


love amie

]]> http://amiepenwell.net/blog.html/amie_penwell_vlog_series_begins_the_year_i_become_a_rock_starvolume_1 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 20:08:33 -0700 "Penwell is regarded by many in The Bay Area to be one of the next big heavy weights" -Mark Langton Marin Independent Journal - AMIE PENWELL - Blog Amie get's her first award! Somojo Listener voted radio "Pop Artist of the Year" runner up!! http://amiepenwell.net/blog.html/amie_gets_her_first_award_somojo_listener_voted_radio_pop_artist_of_the_year_runner_up Listener voted independent radio Somojo, whose cover I was on February of 2010 has informed me that I won runner up for Pop artist of the year!!!! There were over 6,500 votes cast in total. I feel very honored!! You can check out the other winners and runners up at:  http://www.somojo.net/index.php?t=polls


Thank you Somojo listeners and a BIG  thanks to Kevin White for creating such a wonderful site!!




Somojo 'Artist of the Year' Awards 2010

Somojo, Artist of the Year Awards 2010

Pop Artist of the Year - Sol Skugga
Runner up - Amie Penwell
 

 
]]> http://amiepenwell.net/blog.html/amie_gets_her_first_award_somojo_listener_voted_radio_pop_artist_of_the_year_runner_up Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:10:14 -0800 "Penwell is regarded by many in The Bay Area to be one of the next big heavy weights" -Mark Langton Marin Independent Journal - AMIE PENWELL - Blog Amie Penwell Song Writing Club Entry #5 "Dogfight On the Moon " Copyright 2010 http://amiepenwell.net/blog.html/amie_penwell_song_writing_club_entry_5_dogfight_on_the_moon__copyright_2010

The rules are that Kc Turner posts a title every Monday that the songwriter has to use. They songwriter needs to finish the song in a week, record themselves performing it, and post it Facebook and Youtube.

I recorded this song last night with Andy Korn and Jamie at Hyde St. Studios in San Francisco. Since I uploaded this I changed the verses around. You can watch it at:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgEtpyVUJmM

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Amie Penwell Copyright 2010


Dog Fight on the moon


 


 old coat-sweat shirt


not much to say


bad hair-numb jerk- green Chevrolet


peach fuzz-new drug


middle of the day


wet feet-no heat -nothing here but you


and a dog fight on the moon


a dog fight on the moon


 


 


Spin turn-crash burn


Wiper over a windshield


sweat down- speed up ice on an oil field


wet sheet- no heat


crash down at high noon


just back from a dog fight on the moon


a dogfight on the moon


 bridge


 tie up Loose ends-hide from the phone


horse tail-brush off oil from the chrome


same tune- no love -give me something new


...get me to a dog fight on the moon


 

]]> http://amiepenwell.net/blog.html/amie_penwell_song_writing_club_entry_5_dogfight_on_the_moon__copyright_2010 Fri, 10 Dec 2010 13:10:06 -0800 "Penwell is regarded by many in The Bay Area to be one of the next big heavy weights" -Mark Langton Marin Independent Journal - AMIE PENWELL - Blog Amie Penwell Assignment #3 "I Never Left" Kc Turner Songwriting Club COPYRIGHT 2010 http://amiepenwell.net/blog.html/amie_penwell_assignment_3_i_never_left_kc_turner_songwriting_club_copyright_2010 Hey All-


Here is song assignment #3 " I Never Left" for the Kc Turner Songwriting Club. All those who are up for the challenge receive a title that needs to be incorporated into the song. You have a week to write it, film yourself performing it, then post it to FaceBook.


You can check this weeks entry on Youtube


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjRqxBaE9wg


AMIE PENWELL
I NEVER LEFT

VERSE 1
NOTHING I DO STICKS TO YOU
IT'S LIKE YOU WEAR A TEFLON SUIT
ALL MY LOVE KEEPS SLIDING OFF OF YOU
IT'S LIKE A DREAM I CAN'T STOP SWIMMING
OR LIFT OUT OF THE SLUMBER
I'M HEADED INTO DEEP AND DARKER WATERS

PRE CHORUS
I NEVER LEFT YOU WONDERING
OR TO SLEEP AMONG THE RUINS OF US

(CHORUS)
MAKE UP YOUR MIND ALREADY
I'M ASKING POLITELY
TO LEAVE ME BEHIND, OR JOIN ME
SO I CAN GIVE UP, OR I CAN GIVE IN
DON'T LEAVE ME WONDERING

VERSE 2
I HAVE WALKED THE WIRE
AND I'VE BECOME A DRUNK
TRYING TO TAME THE LIONS OF THIS LOVE
I'M FADING AND UNFOCUSED
PLAYING BOTH THE SINNER
AND THE CHOIR GIRL INSIDE WHO WON'T GIVE UP

PRE CHORUS 2
I NEVER LEFT YOU WONDERING
OR TO LIVE AMONG THE RUINS OF US

(REPEAT CHORUS)

BRIDGE
MAKE UP YOU MIND (REPEAT 3x)

(REPEAT CHORUS)

]]> http://amiepenwell.net/blog.html/amie_penwell_assignment_3_i_never_left_kc_turner_songwriting_club_copyright_2010 Thu, 11 Nov 2010 11:59:08 -0800 "Penwell is regarded by many in The Bay Area to be one of the next big heavy weights" -Mark Langton Marin Independent Journal - AMIE PENWELL - Blog Last Nights Show http://amiepenwell.net/blog.html/last_nights_show   
It's a cloudy fall day in Northern California. I'm listening to Wilco after having just eaten a gigantic breakfast. I usually can't eat before I perform. I feel too nervous and pukey. I wake up ready to eat the couch. Maybe that'll all change when i'm touring with more regularity

I had a wonderful time last night. Every one played the pinball machines that Dan Fontes has in his private collection- about 45 in all. It's a total playground. It was exceptional to play in someones creative space. He had a painting in progress, the salt air came in from the boat yard, and I got to experience a few moments of being at home within the songs surrounded by the most respectful audience ever! I was joined by Ben Leinbach on percussion and guitar, and photographer Brian Byrne who I think will be shoooting all my promo/cd cover stuff took a bunch of photos- i'll post those from last nights show in the next couple days.

All the folks i'll be working with on this new record are surfacing. As always it takes time to attract the right team around me to bring these songs to life, put together a look for it. I feel it all becoming more tangible. The reality of my dream coming into focus and popping up all around me. What I have seen in my mind as fantasy is coming to fruition.

One of the audience members Nusi Dekker filmed one the new songs "Somewhere the Sky is Blue" I wrote for the Kc Turner Songwriting Club.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VTkoEqaLD4
Thanks for stopping by.....
amie



]]> http://amiepenwell.net/blog.html/last_nights_show Sun, 07 Nov 2010 16:42:55 -0800 "Penwell is regarded by many in The Bay Area to be one of the next big heavy weights" -Mark Langton Marin Independent Journal - AMIE PENWELL - Blog Kc Turner Songwriting Club Weeks 1 and 2! http://amiepenwell.net/blog.html/kc_turner_songwriting_club_weeks_1_and_2 So a friend and local musician/promoter here in The Bay Area named Kc Turner began a songwriting club on FaceBook. He gives us a title we have to work into the song and we have a week to write, video record, and post onto FaceBook our completed song. Ok, so YIKES! but a great challenge and I've decided to take it on. Posted are the first two


ASSIGNMENT #1


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81zY6SdvkEM


 "Somewhere The Sky is Blue" COPYRIGHT 2010 Amie Penwell


Are you in some living room  with the light coming through?


Just taking in the view somewhere the sky is blue


somewhere the sky is blue?


Are you waiting in the rain on the light to change?


DJ on the radio plays a new tune about somewhere the sky is blue


Is your minds still whirling like a bird round in circles-


it  hovers and it glides- riding under cover a blanket of sky before the light changes you


your somewhere the sky is blue


Are you in some living room  with the light coming through?


Just taking in the view somewhere the sky is blue


somewhere the sky is blue?


ASSIGNMENT #2


 "When I'm Thirty" COPYRIGHT 2010 Amie Penwell


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jA8y4U1bltU


I used to think that 30 was the end of the line
That When i'm 30 the clock could stop,
does it speed up?
I'd have cut off all  my hair, cover my skin, buy bigger underwear,
but I only cut my hair an inch
and I won't make my undies your business!

I used to think at 30 I'd wear baggy pajamas
when I got home from my island cubical island
and put on the Wheel of Fortune-follow up with Jeopardy,
or maybe I'd watch a smart documentary
settle in with 1-3-5 martinis,
but now I only drink tea

But the day it came and went
those old beliefs have all been shed and I think
30 isn't such a bitch
I got my sassy yoga pants
i've never worked a day at a desk,
and I hate commercial TV...so there goes Trebeck
and that wacky Sajak

I was always out of work in my 20's
really broke
and kind of a drunk
and always in a hurry
to become someone who was- better than at 21 to become someone- i really wanted to become- that happened after 31-
and that's the end of the song.


 


If I can keep up with the challenges i'll post them week to week. Thanks for stopping by.


amie

]]> http://amiepenwell.net/blog.html/kc_turner_songwriting_club_weeks_1_and_2 Fri, 05 Nov 2010 15:29:33 -0700 "Penwell is regarded by many in The Bay Area to be one of the next big heavy weights" -Mark Langton Marin Independent Journal - AMIE PENWELL - Blog