| Debuts This Week...Ann Arbor, Pittsburgh, Saratoga Springs |
| Mon, Jun. 23 2008 |
EJ & the band begin a string of debut shows in Ann Arbor this Wednesday...followed by shows in Pittsburgh and Saratoga Springs before returning home to Cambridge on Saturday.
Recent Press:
Fort Wayne Journal Gazette
Ithaca Blog: Eilen to perform on Grassroots Stage before Lucinda Williams
Blurt reviews the Rickshaw Show (SF)
Algorhythms says Don't Steal From Musicians
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| Minneapolis and Midwest... |
| Thu, Jun. 19 2008 |
| After conquering California, battling thieves and replacing the van's radiator, the EJ Band rolled through Phoenix and Omaha for two excellent shows.
Now its on to Minneapolis tonight and the mid-west for a week... |
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| Eilen Returns to California |
| Wed, Jun. 11 2008 |
| Eilen and the band have crossed the continent and kick off 4 days of shows in California tonight in San Francisco. The SF Bay Guardian's Todd Lavoie previews the show here |
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| Positively Effervescent |
| Sun, Jun. 8 2008 |
| LFS&S is being released in Australia...Click here for a four star review of the record from The Australian. |
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| BBC 2's Bob Harris Country |
| Fri, May. 23 2008 |
| BBC 2's Bob Harris Country featuring interview and performance with Eilen Jewell and band airs May 29th. We have been told its Bob's first full band session in years... |
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| Butcher Holler |
| Fri, May. 23 2008 |
| Boston's very own Loretta Lynn Tribute Band - Butcher Holler - plays at Cambridge's
Plough and Stars this Saturday night, 5.24... |
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| Kilkenny, Ireland...Eilen Spins Records Tonight |
| Wed, May. 7 2008 |
Eilen and the gang have returned to the US. The 3 week tour ended at the Kilkenny Rhythm & Roots Festival. The band thoroughly enjoyed Kilkenny, the fans, the beer and the bands.
If you are in the Boston area, come on down to the River Gods tonight - 125 River Street - in Cambridge where Eilen will be the guest DJ at Primitive Sounds...9pm start...No cover. |
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| UK Debut |
| Mon, Apr. 28 2008 |
| Eilen and the boys kick off the UK portion of their overseas tour tonight in Brighton at The Prince Albert...then its off to London for sessions at the BBC followed by gigs in Norwich and Newcastle before finishing up the tour at the Kilkenny Roots fest in Ireland... |
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| Holland to Mallorca... |
| Tue, Apr. 22 2008 |
After wonderful shows in Palma (Mallorca-Spain), Den Haag (NL), Utrecht (NL), Amsterdam and Arnhem (NL), Eilen Jewell and band may very well relocate to Europe...stay tuned for more...
The tour continues with shows in Madrid, the UK and Ireland in the next two weeks. See you out there! |
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| From the Horse's Mouth |
| Sat, Apr. 12 2008 |
| Check out an excellent review of last night's show at the Iron Horse. |
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| Europe/UK Ahead... |
| Thu, Apr. 10 2008 |
Eilen and the band leave for Europe on Monday. Wish them luck tonight at Toast and/or tomorrow night at the Iron Horse. See the shows page for more info... |
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| Boston Globe Highlights Somerville Theatre Show |
| Thu, Apr. 3 2008 |
| The latest status report from the Boston Globe: Jewell is becoming a national phenom with her cool, blue romances. |
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| Hello Holland (Happy St. Patrick's Day) |
| Mon, Mar. 17 2008 |
(Editor's note: This entry has been logged in Boston so we respectfully acknowledge St. Patrick's Day! And now...)
Eilen begins her first tour of The Netherlands this Wednesday with Jerry and Jason. Check out the shows page for more info. |
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| Eilen records with Sacred Shakers this week |
| Mon, Mar. 10 2008 |
| Later this week, Eilen heads into Chris Rival's Middleville Studio with Boston's all-star packed ensemble, The Sacred Shakers. Look for the Shakers' debut album this summer on Signature Sounds. |
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| Yankee Magazine On-line Review |
| Thu, Mar. 6 2008 |
| Yankee Magazine On-line praises Eilen: "It's easy to see why she is so well received. Eilen's sultry, world weary sound brings a much needed sense of sincerity to the land of steel guitars and cowboy boots." Read more here |
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| Raleigh Press and Recent Blogs |
| Sun, Mar. 2 2008 |
Tonight's co-bill with Sarah Borges is an editor's pick in The Independent Weekly.
Netherlands based Insomnia Cafe posted a blog about the Heartache Boulevard EP.
Ninebullets.net reviews LFS&S and calls it "essential listening."
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| Down to Memphis |
| Mon, Feb. 18 2008 |
| Eilen and the band return to Folk Alliance this week. She opens up the Folk Alliance awards show on Wednesday and Thursday is the official showcase set... |
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| Club Passim Show Sold Out |
| Wed, Feb. 6 2008 |
| Thanks to everyone who made it happen! See you at the show. |
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| Boston Globe previews upcoming EJ shows |
| Sat, Feb. 2 2008 |
| "Jewell delivers barroom tales and old-is-new-again melodies with a no-frills sensuality." Read on |
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| Providence Phoenix Pick |
| Thu, Jan. 31 2008 |
| Saturday's show at the Narrows is an editor's pick in this week's Providence Phoenix. |
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| Sell-Out Shows in PA, NY... |
| Wed, Jan. 23 2008 |
Pop Matters re-posted an article from Allentown PA's Morning Call Newspaper.
Thanks to all those who came to see Eilen and co. at the sell-out shows at Godfrey Daniels (Bethlehem, PA), Turning Point (Piermont, NY) as well as our excellent Parlor session at WKZE (Red Hook, NY) Follow WKZE link for photos from the session.
Eilen shares a bill with Nik Everett at Tin Angel in Philly this Friday night. |
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| Philadelphia Inquirer's Top 10 |
| Mon, Dec. 17 2007 |
| The Philadelphia Inquirer names Letters in its Top 10 Country/Roots list for '07. "The young singer and songwriter brings a Billie Holiday sultriness and a Lucinda Williams plaintiveness to classic country, jazz and blues styles, forging a low-key but alluring brand of Americana that's all her own." Catch Eilen and the band in Philly at the
Tin Angel on 1.25.08 |
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| Phoenix Reviews |
| Sun, Dec. 16 2007 |
| The Arizona Republic reviews Eilen's set at the Rhythm Room last week
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blog review from dogs or whoever |
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| California Press |
| Sun, Dec. 9 2007 |
The SF Bay Guardian raves about Eilen's upcoming show, "I'm smitten! Boston's honky-tonk angel Eilen Jewell's recently released Letters from Sinners and Strangers (Signature Sounds) has rendered me punch-drunk, staggering..."
The LA Weekly also selects EJ's show at The Mint as a pick of the week..."Whether she’s quoting the greats or cobbling together her own strikingly intelligent lyrics, this former Boise native burns with potential. Ramble on."
You can read our most recent blog about the last week over on the EJ myspace |
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| World Cafe Broadcast with Eilen on 12.11 |
| Tue, Dec. 4 2007 |
The World Cafe will be broadcasting Eilen's session on Tuesday, December 11th, 2007. Find your local station by scrolling to the bottom & choosing their state under "Find a Program Broadcast Time" at the following link
…or worldwide listen online to the WXPN/Philadelphia stream Monday through Friday, 2pm to 4pm Eastern Standard Time by going to: this link |
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| Eilen Plays Live on KEXP Wednesday 12.5.07 |
| Sat, Dec. 1 2007 |
This Wednesday, Eilen plays a live set on KEXP at 6pm. You can listen online to the set at www.kexp.org and in the Seattle area on 90.3 FM |
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| In-Store @ The Record Exchange Saturday 12.1.07 |
| Fri, Nov. 30 2007 |
| Eilen plays a live set on Saturday at the Record Exchange in Boise at 5pm. Then at 8pm catch the band next door at The Neurolux |
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| Listen to Eilen on Woodsongs, Western Tour and More |
| Mon, Nov. 26 2007 |
After selling out the famed Club Helsinki in the Berkshire Mountains of Massachusetts, Eilen and the band head west...
First to Kentucky for a noon-time visit to WUKY
Later they perform on the syndicated program Woodsongs Old Time Radio Hour. You can watch the show live on the web or go here to find when the show will air in your area. |
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| Hickory Wind Interview/Charlotte Review |
| Wed, Nov. 14 2007 |
"Jewell picks her acoustic guitar in a clawhammer style, like Maybelle Carter -- thumbing out the bass line and flicking the chords with the backs of her fingers. On stage, her voice musters all the warmth and sensitivity of her studio performances. The band is hot. They trade some of their studio nuance for straight-ahead rockabilly fury, and several people in the crowd literally howl in approval."
Read the entire review and an interview here |
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| Mountain Stage |
| Sat, Oct. 6 2007 |
| The Mountain Stage show featuring Elien Jewell, Kim Richey and others was fed to Public Radio stations on October 5th, Friday. Each station's broadcast schedule
is different, but most stations carry it this weekend or next weekend. To find stations in your area, you can visit http://www.mountainstage.org/html/radio/MScarriage0106.html |
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| Loretta and Eilen |
| Sat, Sep. 15 2007 |
Eilen and the boys opened for the Queen of Country music, Loretta Lynn, on Thursday in Nothampton, MA. The Boston Globe had a nice review in today's edition.
Watch out for Loretta's autograph on Eilen's guitar in upcoming shows.
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| Midwest Reviews and Previews |
| Thu, Sep. 13 2007 |
NUVO previews Eilen's Indianapolis/Danville show..."Thankfully, there are musicians like Eilen Jewell who can tap into country’s roots and deliver heartfelt songs to new and old audiences alike."
Songs: Illinois previews an upcoming House Concert..."It hits all the right Americana notes by mixing western swing, texan alt-country with northern jazz and folk. It's the real deal."
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| NPR's World Cafe Artist of the Week |
| Tue, Sep. 4 2007 |
| World Cafe's artist of the week this week is Eilen Jewell. Follow the link above to hear a two song feature-ette on Eilen and more at NPR.Org. |
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| Ashcan Rantings Review |
| Tue, Sep. 4 2007 |
| Ashcan Rantings has posted a review of Letters From Sinners and Strangers |
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| EJ Drummer Quits Radio Show |
| Sun, Sep. 2 2007 |
| His work with the Eilen Jewell Band has led Jason Beek to end his run as host of "American Primitive" on WMBR-FM.
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| Well Rounded Radio Interview |
| Tue, Aug. 21 2007 |
Well Rounded Radio has posted a recent interview with Eilen...
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| Irish Times |
| Tue, Aug. 21 2007 |
"Eilen (rhymes with feelin') Jewell's second album is another contender for title of the year and, more important, even an outside shot at the year's best...She (western) swings like a demon on tracks such as the opening statement Rich Man's World and Heartache Boulevard..."
Click here for more.
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| 45 Now on Sale! |
| Mon, Aug. 13 2007 |
| Eilen's 1st 45 record featuring Heartache Boulevard and an unreleased cut from the LFS&S sessions is now on sale at eilenjewell.com Check out our shop link to the left for more info. |
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| Four Stars from The Philadephia Inquirer |
| Mon, Aug. 13 2007 |
| The Philadelphia Inquirier reviews LFS&S: "On her song "In the End," Eilen (pronounced EEL-in) Jewell conveys a plaintive world-weariness that very much recalls Lucinda Williams. That old-soul quality pervades the rest of the 27-year-old singer and songwriter's national debut; but the way she insinuates herself into classic country, folk and blues styles is very much her own, and makes this insistently low-key performer one of the freshest and most exciting new voices in Americana." For more follow the link above... |
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| Washington Post Review |
| Fri, Aug. 10 2007 |
The Washington Post reviews LFS&S. "Her originals are equally solid, from the jazzy 'High Shelf Booze' to the snappy 'Rich Man's World,' with her relaxed vocal style and a sassy harmonica solo."
Click the link above for more on Eilen as well as Sarah Borges who share the stage tonight at Iota in Arlington, VA. |
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| Eilen on Mountain Stage |
| Mon, Jul. 23 2007 |
Eilen and the band will play on
Mountain Stage
on Saturday, August 11th at 8pm.
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| Eilen on TV Tonight |
| Tue, Jul. 17 2007 |
Eilen and the band will be on TV tonight!
Comcast subscribers from New England to Virginia can tune into CN8 to catch Eilen and the band performing on "Backstage w/ Barry Nolan"
The program airs tonight from 8-9pm and re-broadcasts at 11am on Wednesday. On-Demand users can dial it up any time for one week starting tonight. If you don't have Comcast, you can catch the real-time stream on the web at http://cp.cn8.tv/default.asp (at the times above).
In other news...
LFS&S rose to #15 on the Americana chart.
LFS&S is now on sale in stores across the US and Europe.
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| New CD On Sale Now! |
| Wed, Jun. 27 2007 |
Letters From Sinners and Strangers is now available for purchase through our website. Click on the SHOP link to the left to get your copy now. LFS&S hits stores on July 17th.
The CD is also for sale now at Signature Sounds website...
Tickets are now on sale for our July CD release shows at Lizard Lounge.
Hop on
Virtuous.com to buy yours now.
Tickets are also on sale for our show with Loretta Lynn in September. Check out the Calvin Theatre's website for more info |
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| No Depression |
| Sun, Jun. 24 2007 |
The latest issue of No Depression magazine reviews LFS&S.
“Jewell is showing she can wander with the best of them, and write riveting song-stories about her adventures along the way”.
The issue is on news stands now... |
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| Minor 7th Reviews LFS&S |
| Tue, Jun. 19 2007 |
Minor 7th is the latest to review Letters From Sinners and Strangers. Among the highlights...
"Though Jewell populates "Letters from Sinners and Strangers" with the requisite country dose of folks leavin’, heartbreak, and cheap booze, a real sense of joy dominates the set. It’s a steppin’-out-record for listeners and one giant leap for Eilen Jewell." |
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| Big City Summerfest Preview |
| Sun, Jun. 17 2007 |
Eilen and Letters from Sinners and Strangers receive praise in Rochester:
I saw Jewell last March in Austin and fell in love with this Boston via Idaho, alt-country singer-songwriter. She's world weary, fer sure, "a lonely rambler girl" as she croons in "'Rich Man's World." You can smell the dust in Jewell's blonde hair.
Check out the rest of the piece here |
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| AMG/Fish Records Reviews Letters... |
| Sun, Jun. 10 2007 |
All Music Guide has posted a review of Letters From Sinners and Strangers
Fish Records (UK) has also offered a review.
The album will be for sale via this website and Signature Sounds at the end of this month...in stores July 17th.
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| Positively Effervescent |
| Fri, Jun. 8 2007 |
| LFS&S is being released in Australia...The Australian gave the record a four star review. Click here for the review. |
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| Roots on the River Preview |
| Thu, May. 31 2007 |
| AlgoRhythms and the Eagle Times recently spoke with Eilen about her upcoming Roots on the River appearance. Check it out here |
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| Letters From Sinners and Strangers Hits the Press |
| Wed, May. 30 2007 |
Reviews for Letters From Sinners and Strangers, the new album from Eilen Jewell, is starting to make waves in the press. Just in from Songs:Illinois:
This record should be a wake-up call to Lucinda Williams, Lyle Lovett, Steve Earle etc, etc; that they somehow need to get back to their roots, get back to when they were hungry, back to when they were doing it all themselves without high priced producers and impeccable session players; basically back to when they gave a damn.
About.com: Her band is top-notch, and their musicianship cannot be overstated on this release. Perhaps the most telling feature of the album is she and the band don't do with the songs. They don't pack each tune with as much sound as possible. Every song allows the listener breathing room and a chance to interpret. Eilen, a designated soprano, never overstates her vocals and hangs back enough to let each track flow.
FAME Sounding like a hand picked playlist from Bob Dylan's Theme Time Radio Hour, Letters From Sinners and Strangers, Jewell's national debut, is a rousing tour de force. |
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