Learn something new at the zoo ... here's a video of some real baby Aardvarks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVSt5USMkMg
Cute video of a real mommy Aardvark:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfGYJtTDVhQ
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So how cool is this ... my Aardvark EP has it's own Sesame Street theme song!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDJe4gmxlbI ... And, it even fits the whole motif & concept behind Aardvark, which is a celebration of the unique, proud & weirdly fascinating! I feel like an Aardvark and see my music as an Aardvark & the Sesame Street song captures the whole theme quite nicely. Maybe I should start playing this recording before each of my shows!
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Just recorded "The Dildo Song" ... way too funny ... Now remember when you listen to this song that I now am officially - physically & legally - a woman! This song was written to be sung by a female artist.
Wrote this song earlier this year & performed it to a room of mostly lesbian songwriters at Folk Alliance. Decided to record it today & submit it to this year's 2009 USA Songwriting Contest ... just a few hours before tonight's deadline. Who knows, this one might win the novelty/comedy category this year.
Listen: http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/1651303
Wrote this song earlier this year & performed it to a room of mostly lesbian songwriters at Folk Alliance. Decided to record it today & submit it to this year's 2009 USA Songwriting Contest ... just a few hours before tonight's deadline. Who knows, this one might win the novelty/comedy category this year.
Listen: http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/1651303
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(so the aardvarks looks like a mix of a cangaroo, a rabbitt, a pig, bambi, a llama, a donkey and an anteater!! wow!!!)
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The twins & I are off to pick up the "sleeping bags" for the "baby Aardvarks" ... (translation - we're going to the UPS store to pick up the CD sleeves for my new Aardvark cds) ...... then the twins are going to help me put each baby Aardvark into it's own sleeping bag! Too cute! 
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So if you buy an Aardvark EP - just know that each one has been lovingly hand-stuffed by either Abby or Bella!
,So if you buy an Aardvark EP - just know that each one has been lovingly hand-stuffed by either Abby or Bella!
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Arcadia ... I had already posted a link to The Dildo Song in the main post (I edit the main post all the time to add new songs/links, etc.), but here it is so you can listen to it:
The Dildo Song
http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/1651303
The Dildo Song
http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/1651303
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The Music Connection magazine New Music Review of me & my little Aardvark just came out & it's really good!!! ,
Music Connection magazine - p. 48 (Aug 2009 issue):
“A Fringe Fest performer, and alternative in the extreme, Isbell is an OK-based artist whose every note is invested with an edgy, subversive quality. Recorded raw, with just a guitar and the artist’s unusually deep, masculine voice, these are the songs of a message artist, one whose lyrics are primary. That’s especially so of “American” which reveals itself to be a political diatribe and anti-war song. “Magic” might be the most memorable song due to its engaging, singalong format. Isbell emits an outsider essence that we find compelling.”
Overall Score ... 7.4
Production …… 7
Lyrics ………….. 8
Music ………….. 7
Vocals ……….... 7
Musicianship … 8
Music Connection is a national music mag based out of LA.
The on-line edition is at http://musicconnection.com/digital/
& hard copies of the magazine are available at most Guitar Centers, Borders, Barnes & Nobles, and Hastings across the USA!
, Music Connection magazine - p. 48 (Aug 2009 issue):
“A Fringe Fest performer, and alternative in the extreme, Isbell is an OK-based artist whose every note is invested with an edgy, subversive quality. Recorded raw, with just a guitar and the artist’s unusually deep, masculine voice, these are the songs of a message artist, one whose lyrics are primary. That’s especially so of “American” which reveals itself to be a political diatribe and anti-war song. “Magic” might be the most memorable song due to its engaging, singalong format. Isbell emits an outsider essence that we find compelling.”
Overall Score ... 7.4
Production …… 7
Lyrics ………….. 8
Music ………….. 7
Vocals ……….... 7
Musicianship … 8
Music Connection is a national music mag based out of LA.
The on-line edition is at http://musicconnection.com/digital/
& hard copies of the magazine are available at most Guitar Centers, Borders, Barnes & Nobles, and Hastings across the USA!
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Artist currently seeking booking, management, producer, publisher ... & as always, gigs!
"Pretty good thought provoking Lou Reed style punk ... or something!"
"I am the bastard love child of Janis Joplin & Jim Morrison, except that one day while Jimbo took a trip in the desert, Janis was in NYC banging Lou Reed. It's all a little fuzzy from there ... and yes, I'm actually a girl! ... well, currently,"
NEW "Aardvark" EP - OFFICIAL RELEASE AUGUST 1, 2009
The reviews are coming in:
• "A Fringe-Fest performer, and alternative in the extreme, Isbell is an artist whose every note is invested with an edgy, subversive quality. These are the songs of a message artist, one whose lyrics are primary. Isbell emits an outsider essence that we find compelling."
- Music Connection magazine (Aug 2009 issue, p. 48) (Jul 27, 2009)(leading national magazine for indie music!)
• "Beth Isbell is an edgy, lyric-based performer who never fails to invoke emotion with her music. You’ll be entertained by her writing, her unique vocal style, and her innovative uses of technology to make this mostly bare-bones release shine. The symbolism is thick and exists on so many levels. This is alternative art at its best; shunning the mainstream and shouting the message. "
- Lucky Boyd, My Texas Music (Jul 27, 2009)
• "It's a very special little Aardvark, mighty and strong, not overproduced, raw and real - I love it!!" Red Parlor Records recording artist Manda Mosher (who recently appeared & performed on the Craig Ferguson show & headlined at the DFest music festival)
• The first time I played "Happy" live, a girl in the audience told me "that's the best song I've ever heard!",
"Every song is a good song & every performance is good in it's own unique way. I believe in putting my heart & soul into my songs & performance, but these days it just seems like everybody only wants overproduced static perfection. Maybe there's no room for this kind of thing anymore." Beth Isbell
LISTEN TO IT OR BUY IT NOW ... OR, FOR SOCIAL CONNECTION LINKS & MORE INFO: http://www.studioeight.tv/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=16212
Peace,
Beth Isbell
roxybeast@hotmail.com
"Pretty good thought provoking Lou Reed style punk ... or something!"
"I am the bastard love child of Janis Joplin & Jim Morrison, except that one day while Jimbo took a trip in the desert, Janis was in NYC banging Lou Reed. It's all a little fuzzy from there ... and yes, I'm actually a girl! ... well, currently
,"NEW "Aardvark" EP - OFFICIAL RELEASE AUGUST 1, 2009
The reviews are coming in:
• "A Fringe-Fest performer, and alternative in the extreme, Isbell is an artist whose every note is invested with an edgy, subversive quality. These are the songs of a message artist, one whose lyrics are primary. Isbell emits an outsider essence that we find compelling."
- Music Connection magazine (Aug 2009 issue, p. 48) (Jul 27, 2009)(leading national magazine for indie music!)
• "Beth Isbell is an edgy, lyric-based performer who never fails to invoke emotion with her music. You’ll be entertained by her writing, her unique vocal style, and her innovative uses of technology to make this mostly bare-bones release shine. The symbolism is thick and exists on so many levels. This is alternative art at its best; shunning the mainstream and shouting the message. "
- Lucky Boyd, My Texas Music (Jul 27, 2009)
• "It's a very special little Aardvark, mighty and strong, not overproduced, raw and real - I love it!!" Red Parlor Records recording artist Manda Mosher (who recently appeared & performed on the Craig Ferguson show & headlined at the DFest music festival)
• The first time I played "Happy" live, a girl in the audience told me "that's the best song I've ever heard!"
,"Every song is a good song & every performance is good in it's own unique way. I believe in putting my heart & soul into my songs & performance, but these days it just seems like everybody only wants overproduced static perfection. Maybe there's no room for this kind of thing anymore." Beth Isbell
LISTEN TO IT OR BUY IT NOW ... OR, FOR SOCIAL CONNECTION LINKS & MORE INFO: http://www.studioeight.tv/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=16212
Peace,
Beth Isbell
roxybeast@hotmail.com
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Another great review of the little Aardvark by My Texas Music! Go Aardvark Go!
Beth Isbell
“AARDVARK”
©2009 Independently released
Review by Lucky Boyd
Beth Isbell is an edgy, lyric-based performer who never fails to invoke emotion with her music. Each song on this EP is there for a reason; because Beth had something to say. You’ll be entertained by her writing, her unique vocal style, and her innovative uses of technology to make this mostly bare-bones release shine. Isbell doesn’t have to do much more than grab a guitar and start singing to get her point across. Her politics are seldom hidden but she keeps it all within the realm of decent freedom of speech. While you may derive your own meaning, the lyric “I don’t want to be un-American, but I don’t want to be an American idol…” says so much about Isbell. The symbolism is thick and exists on so many levels. Isbell covers Radiohead’s “Creep” and offers five original compositions in this half-dozen EP. Beth will be heard. You might as well hear her now so you’ll have a chance at understanding. Isbell’s life has been hard and full of personal trials, crushing defeats, and remarkable triumphs. Each have found their way to this disc. This is alternative art at its best; shunning the mainstream and shouting the message. Buy the disc and get it in a few days, or download the album and listen tonight.
Beth Isbell
“AARDVARK”
©2009 Independently released
Review by Lucky Boyd
Beth Isbell is an edgy, lyric-based performer who never fails to invoke emotion with her music. Each song on this EP is there for a reason; because Beth had something to say. You’ll be entertained by her writing, her unique vocal style, and her innovative uses of technology to make this mostly bare-bones release shine. Isbell doesn’t have to do much more than grab a guitar and start singing to get her point across. Her politics are seldom hidden but she keeps it all within the realm of decent freedom of speech. While you may derive your own meaning, the lyric “I don’t want to be un-American, but I don’t want to be an American idol…” says so much about Isbell. The symbolism is thick and exists on so many levels. Isbell covers Radiohead’s “Creep” and offers five original compositions in this half-dozen EP. Beth will be heard. You might as well hear her now so you’ll have a chance at understanding. Isbell’s life has been hard and full of personal trials, crushing defeats, and remarkable triumphs. Each have found their way to this disc. This is alternative art at its best; shunning the mainstream and shouting the message. Buy the disc and get it in a few days, or download the album and listen tonight.
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The reviews of Aardvark are in: Isbell is "alternative in the extreme ... whose every note is invested with an edgy, subversive quality & emits an outsider essence that we find compelling." (Music Connection) "This is alternative art at it's best, shunning the mainstream and shouting the message." (Lucky Boyd, MTM) For more info, social links, or to listen: http://www.studioeight.tv/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=16212
And don't miss the short funny Aardvark promo video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDJe4gmxlbI
(which humorously explains why the EP is called Aardvark!)
And don't miss the short funny Aardvark promo video!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDJe4gmxlbI
(which humorously explains why the EP is called Aardvark!)
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Dear ________ - I have a new EP release called "Aardvark" coming out August 1st. You can listen to it with the link below or let me know if you'd rather that I mail you a hard copy. Thanks, Beth Isbell
"Pretty good thought provoking Lou Reed style punk ... or something!"
"I am the bastard love child of Janis Joplin & Jim Morrison, except that one day while Jimbo took a trip in the desert, Janis was in NYC banging Lou Reed. It's all a little fuzzy from there ...
and yes, I'm actually a girl! ... well, currently,"
NEW "Aardvark" EP - OFFICIAL RELEASE AUGUST 1, 2009
The reviews are coming in:
• "A Fringe-Fest performer, and alternative in the extreme, Isbell is an artist whose every note is invested with an edgy, subversive quality. These are the songs of a message artist, one whose lyrics are primary. Isbell emits an outsider essence that we find compelling."
- Music Connection magazine (Aug 2009 issue, p. 48)(a leading national magazine for indie music!)
• "Beth Isbell is an edgy, lyric-based performer who never fails to invoke emotion with her music. You’ll be entertained by her writing, her unique vocal style, and her innovative uses of technology to make this mostly bare-bones release shine. The symbolism is thick and exists on so many levels. This is alternative art at its best; shunning the mainstream and shouting the message."
- Lucky Boyd, My Texas Music (Jul 27, 2009)
• "It's a very special little Aardvark, mighty and strong, not overproduced, raw and real - I love it!!" Red Parlor Records recording artist Manda Mosher (who recently performed on the Craig Ferguson show!)
• TAXI Top 10 Songwriter/Artist pick July 2008; 2 category finalist 2008 USA Songwriting Contest!
TO CHECK OUT THE NEW EP, SAMPLE BETH'S OTHER MUSIC, OR FOR SOCIAL CONNECTION/WEBSITE LINKS & MORE INFO, GO TO: http://www.studioeight.tv/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=16212
OR, JUST LISTEN TO THE AARDVARK EP RIGHT NOW: http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/1575845
"Every song is a good song & every performance is good in it's own unique way. I believe in putting my heart & soul into my songs & performance, but these days it just seems like everybody only wants overproduced static perfection. Maybe there's no room for this kind of thing anymore." Beth Isbell
Artist currently seeking booking, management, producer, publisher ... & as always, gigs!
Peace,
Beth Isbell
405.204.7173
roxybeast@hotmail.com
"Pretty good thought provoking Lou Reed style punk ... or something!"
"I am the bastard love child of Janis Joplin & Jim Morrison, except that one day while Jimbo took a trip in the desert, Janis was in NYC banging Lou Reed. It's all a little fuzzy from there ...
and yes, I'm actually a girl! ... well, currently
,"NEW "Aardvark" EP - OFFICIAL RELEASE AUGUST 1, 2009
The reviews are coming in:
• "A Fringe-Fest performer, and alternative in the extreme, Isbell is an artist whose every note is invested with an edgy, subversive quality. These are the songs of a message artist, one whose lyrics are primary. Isbell emits an outsider essence that we find compelling."
- Music Connection magazine (Aug 2009 issue, p. 48)(a leading national magazine for indie music!)
• "Beth Isbell is an edgy, lyric-based performer who never fails to invoke emotion with her music. You’ll be entertained by her writing, her unique vocal style, and her innovative uses of technology to make this mostly bare-bones release shine. The symbolism is thick and exists on so many levels. This is alternative art at its best; shunning the mainstream and shouting the message."
- Lucky Boyd, My Texas Music (Jul 27, 2009)
• "It's a very special little Aardvark, mighty and strong, not overproduced, raw and real - I love it!!" Red Parlor Records recording artist Manda Mosher (who recently performed on the Craig Ferguson show!)
• TAXI Top 10 Songwriter/Artist pick July 2008; 2 category finalist 2008 USA Songwriting Contest!
TO CHECK OUT THE NEW EP, SAMPLE BETH'S OTHER MUSIC, OR FOR SOCIAL CONNECTION/WEBSITE LINKS & MORE INFO, GO TO: http://www.studioeight.tv/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=16212
OR, JUST LISTEN TO THE AARDVARK EP RIGHT NOW: http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/1575845
"Every song is a good song & every performance is good in it's own unique way. I believe in putting my heart & soul into my songs & performance, but these days it just seems like everybody only wants overproduced static perfection. Maybe there's no room for this kind of thing anymore." Beth Isbell
Artist currently seeking booking, management, producer, publisher ... & as always, gigs!
Peace,
Beth Isbell
405.204.7173
roxybeast@hotmail.com
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Found this really cool link today with lots of fun facts about Aardvarks ... you can even buy Aardvark T-Shirts & lots of other cool stuff:
http://www.squidoo.com/aardvark
Here's a site where you can actually adopt a real baby Aardvark! For as little as a $25 donation, the zoo will take care of & feed your Aardvark, send you photos and fact-sheets about your critter:
http://shop.omahazoo.com/ssl/AdoptAnima ... nimalID=85
And here's a really cute stuffed Aardvark plush toy:
http://www.tidytoys.co.uk/shop/aardvark ... 30cm-p-560
To adopt one of my baby Aardvark cds - or just to listen to their funky mating calls ... http://www.studioeight.tv/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=16212
http://www.squidoo.com/aardvark
Here's a site where you can actually adopt a real baby Aardvark! For as little as a $25 donation, the zoo will take care of & feed your Aardvark, send you photos and fact-sheets about your critter:
http://shop.omahazoo.com/ssl/AdoptAnima ... nimalID=85
And here's a really cute stuffed Aardvark plush toy:
http://www.tidytoys.co.uk/shop/aardvark ... 30cm-p-560
To adopt one of my baby Aardvark cds - or just to listen to their funky mating calls ... http://www.studioeight.tv/phpbb/viewtopic.php?t=16212
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Found out about this really cool songwriting contest sponsored by Bob Dylan ... looking for songs about politics, American life, etc. ... so I entered my song American (so please vote & support it!) ...
http://writelink.co.uk/doingdylan/
http://writelink.co.uk/doingdylan/
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