"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 - News http://amiepenwell.net/news.html AMIE PENWELL: News Jannis' PHPRss class - http://www.jannis.to/ Sun, 05 Feb 2012 01:06:13 -0800 http://amiepenwell.net/news.html#81 "Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back-- Concerning all acts of initiative (and creation), there is one elementary truth that ignorance of which kills countless ideas and splendid plans: that the moment one definitely commits oneself, then Providence moves too. All sorts of things occur to help one that would never otherwise have occurred. A whole stream of events issues from the decision, raising in one's favor all manner of unforeseen incidents and meetings and material assistance, which no man could have dreamed would have come his way. Whatever you can do, or dream you can do, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it. Begin it now."

-Goethe]]> http://amiepenwell.net/news.html#81 Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -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 - News http://amiepenwell.net/news.html#80  
"And the day came when the risk [it took] to remain tight in the bud was more painful than the risk it took to bloom."
-Anais Nin
]]> http://amiepenwell.net/news.html#80 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -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 - News Great Quotes http://amiepenwell.net/news.html#79 " Worry is no preparation, and is a great thief of time."


-Sarah Ban Breathbach

]]> http://amiepenwell.net/news.html#79 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -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 - News Getting Clearer... http://amiepenwell.net/news.html#78 Happy Days of Winter to You All!


A few words spring to mind when I think of 2011. Productive, overwhelming, muddy, expensive, triumphant, messy, focused. Ok, a few more than a few. 2012 is going to be interesting, not for any prophecy, or predictions -I just think it's going to be interesting.


I think that if you are committed to a creative dream-a dream of any sort for that matter, it has a way of pushing you into spaces in your self you never knew were there, never thought you'd go, never thought you'd survive. I have been tested to the hilt making music emotionally, mentally spiritually, financially.


Here is a conversation I have about 12 times a day.


Everyone:  "How's the record coming? Done yet? What is your next step? Do people even make records anymore? You just need someone to give you a break, well good luck with that."


Me: "It's going great, almost there, not sure what to do, or how to release music in 2012, I don't know if anyone is making records, but I do. It's taking so long because  it's way more expensive than one would imagine."


I have been outstandingly supported. My Kick starter campaign was awesome, but not nearly enough. It takes A_L_O_T to make a record....but i'm getting there half a paycheck at a time.


I spent a few days with Ben Leinbach (Jai Uttal) this week finishing up 3 songs to give Reto Peter (Green Day, Counting Crows) to mix, to give to a fancy entertainment lawyer in hopes he will want to shop me for production, record, and licensing deals, with anyone who is looking for music like mine. Let us pray for it all!


Every test, frustration, sleepless night, or check written is a new opportunity to commit, to look, to examine a motive, to royally fuck up, to remember not to take myself  too seriously. Most of all to keep going.  So I do, I will, I have to. I have made a commitment to song. I will remain faithful.


My calves burn, my knees are shaking, the peek in sight.


Yes, I will keep going.......


Love,


Amie


 

]]> http://amiepenwell.net/news.html#78 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 00:00:00 -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 - News Amie @ Wellingtons with Steven Quiry! http://amiepenwell.net/news.html#77 SATURDAY NOVEMBER 5th 8:30


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]]> http://amiepenwell.net/news.html#77 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -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 - News Amie Penwell Album Updates and Upcoming Shows! http://amiepenwell.net/news.html#76










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


 


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]]> http://amiepenwell.net/news.html#76 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 -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 - News Two Songs Down!! Bazzar Stock 4 http://amiepenwell.net/news.html#75 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




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]]> http://amiepenwell.net/news.html#75 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -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 - News Mixing! http://amiepenwell.net/news.html#74 After over a year and a half of false starts, abrupt stops, changing of guards, re- writing, re- recording, scraping songs, sculpting, shaping, listening, listening and listening over again, Jaimeson Durr and Amie Penwell will begin to mix the first couple of songs on the new Amie Penwell record tomorrow at Hyde ST. in SF!!!! How's that for a run on sentence?]]> http://amiepenwell.net/news.html#74 Sat, 17 Sep 2011 00:00:00 -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 - News Summer Update and Autumn Song Coaching http://amiepenwell.net/news.html#73 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, faced terror 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

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"Amie pulls no punches emotionally, always singing straight from the heart in her haunting, heartfelt alto"]]> http://amiepenwell.net/news.html#72 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 00:00:00 -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 - News