ANNIE DINERMAN: *NEWS

Bill Jumper hosted the Jambalaya Program this afternoon on WJFF Radio Catskills in Jeffersonville, New York (Saturday, May 31st at 1:00PM). Bill is always letting people know about my music. He's the DJ who gave me the opportunity of singing in the NERFA Conference DJ showcase in November 2007. Thanks, Bill!!!

Today, Bill Jumper played rough mixes of 3 new songs from the CD I'm recording. This edition of Jambalaya will be archived for two weeks. You can CLICK HERE to listen online. Janet Burgan also sang on this program. I think you will enjoy hearing her music and stories, too.

I'm so EXCITED to be opening for Wendy Waldman's great, new band, The Refugees, on Saturday, June 7th. Please CLICK SHOWS above for more details, including where to purchase tickets online.

I've posted new photos from my set in The Bitter End Singer Songwriter Sessions. Please CLICK PHOTOS (above) to see.

Please CLICK on Photos (above) to view new pictures from my recent shows in Saratoga Springs, New York with Chrissie VanWormer, and in Greenwich, Connecticut where I swapped tunes with JD Southard.

This Saturday, November 10th at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (US), you can listen in on your computer as I give a live streaming radio interview and performance of my songs on WJFF Catskills in Jeffersonville, NY in the Catskill Mountains. Here’s a link:

CLICK HERE TO VISIT WJFF RADIO.
Just CLICK THE LINK ABOVE, then CLICK “Listen Now!” in the top right corner.

Just got a total rave from Paul Autry of BallbusterMusic.com for my debut indie CD, "1,001 American Nights"! This is a Metal site but Paul's musical tastes are pretty varied (as you might guess). I'm in the Spotlight Column for Oct./Nov. 2007.

To read the review, CLICK on the link below. Then, CLICK on "Spotlight" and then scroll or search for "Ten Questions With Annie Dinerman". (Sorry, there isn't a more direct link.)

http://www.ballbustermusic.com/

I'll be going for the first time to the NERFA (Northeast Regional Folk Alliance) Conference in Monticello, New York, November 8-11. I've received confirmation on three showcase slots and am awaiting confirmation on two more. If you're going to NERFA, CLICK ON SHOWS above for more details. (Performances are open to Folk Alliance Members attending the Conference.)

Today, I traded my vintage Guild F-20 guitar for a new Martin DC 16GTE-Premium. (CLICK ON PHOTOS above to see my new guitar!)

My plan was to own a Martin to take out of town in place of my vintage Martins (too dear to me to travel). I didn't like giving up the Guild since I had bought it as a student, with the first $100 I'd ever earned by singing. But this new Martin has two pickups and a built-in strobe tuner, both of which are essential for good sound in live performance. It's a dreadnaught, which means it's a lot larger than my Martin New Yorker. Funny but when I play it, it doesn't seem bigger or heavier, and I'm only 5'4"! I love the warmer, larger sound of this spruce and mahogany guitar. You'll see what I mean when you hear me playing it at upcoming shows.

View new photos from Annie's Labor Day Weekend tour in the Albany, New York area. Click on PHOTOS in the Button Bar above, then SCROLL DOWN to view all photos.

I've finished recording the first 6 songs for my 2nd CD. The grant I received earlier this year from the Anna Sosenko Assist Trust paid for nearly 9 hours of studio time, and it was time well spent. Three new songs were recorded with guitars, bass and drums, and bass and drums were added to one song which was already recorded. I was in the studio for about 14 hours yesterday and today, and I really enjoyed the whole process.

It's exciting when musicians bring new dimensions to my music. When the result is better than the music you've been hearing in your head, you know you've asked the right people to join you. Steve Addabbo, who is producing, played lead guitar on all tracks, and also played bass on the first 2 songs. On the other 4 songs, bass was ably played by Tom Welsch, and some very tasty drums were added by Denny McDermott who has toured with David Johansen and other established artists.

So my 4 song EP turned into a 6 song EP and now, I'm so proud of the results that I want to write and record at least 10 songs, and perhaps as many as 12. I'm writing new songs now and hope to record again before the year ends.

All the best,
Annie

CLICK LISTEN above to hear the Interview! On June 30th, Bill Hahn of WFDU-FM Radio at Fairleigh Dickinson University in Teaneck, NJ taped a studio interview with Annie Dinerman and Noel Paul Stookey ("Paul" of Peter, Paul and Mary). The topic was Stookey's Music To Life Foundation and Annie's environmental song, "One Planet At A Time". The program aired on July 15, 2007. CLICK ON PHOTOS in the menu bar, to see Annie, Bill Hahn and Arlon Bennett in the studio. OR READ MORE at Bill Hahn's Blogspot: CLICK to read Bill’s Blog

RADIO PROMOTION: Thanks to 2006 finalist Erik Balkey, also a tenacious folk radio promoter, the Music To Life 2006 finalist songs, including Annie's "One Planet At A Time", went out to hundreds of folk radio stations across the country. Eric also tracked airplay samplings. The Music to Life 2006 compilation CD charted as the #36 album on the Folk DJ charts for April, and also reached the #39 slot in March.

CD BABY: The 2006 Music to Life compilation is now available on CDBaby. proceeds as always to benefit the ongoing work of the Public Domain Foundation. CLICK TO LISTEN/BUY. You can read some gratifying "user reviews" on that page, too.

Do you speak Russian? Do you sing in Russian? We're not sure, but we think this page offers Annie's lyrics in Russian...???

CLICK TO VISIT RUSSIA ONLINE

Ron Olesko played Annie's song, "One Planet At A Time", on his Traditions program, on July 8--stretching Live Earth Day into the next day. Also featured on this program was Pete Seeger's classic song, "Garbage". We heard Pete sing it a few weeks ago at the Clearwater Folk Festival, which annually celebrates our environment.

CLICK to visit Ron Olesko

Performing Songwriter Magazine covers Music To Life songwriters Annie Dinerman, Arlon Bennett and Amy Carol Webb, who will give radio interviews about the 2006 MTL songwriting contest and compilation CD. Noel "Paul" Stookey (Peter, Paul and Mary) will join in the interviews via telephone. CLICK the link below (and scroll down) to read more.

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Annie is featured in the "Wheels and Deals" section of Good Times Magazine, a Long Island music paper that focuses on local artists. Annie can be seen in the May 20th issue. CLICK HERE to view the article or follow link and click on Archives below in the menu at left.

Annie has just received a grant from the Anna Sosenko Assist Trust. The grant is for studio expenses for her second CD, an EP of new songs. She's working on this CD with producer Steve Addabbo, who has recorded Susanne Vega, Shawn Colvin, Sonya Kitchell and many others.

Anna Sosenko was a noted producer, composer and arranger. She is best known for the hit, "Darling Je Vous Aime Beaucoup", which she wrote in 1935. In 1943, the song charted at #21. In 1955, Nat "King" Cole's recording of the song charted at #7. CLICK HERE to learn more about the Anna Sosenko Assist Trust.

Cheryl Bruedigam of womensrising.corn salutes Annie Dinerman in her Monthly Showcase - May Artist. Womensrising.com provides smart reviews, interesting articles and links to women who make music. This site is easy on the eyes, with lovely graphics and color photos. Cheryl is based in Portales, New Mexico.

My song, "Magdalena, No", is #9 on the Idol Underground Folk Chart! Thanks, as always, for your support and encouragement. If you want to vote more for my song than once, by all means, do!

I've just been notified that I am a finalist in the Songwriter Contest at this year's Susquehanna Music and Arts Festival. The Festival will be held at the beautiful Ramblewood Resort in Darlington, Maryland, where you can camp out or rent a cabin. Finalists will perform on Friday, May 11th. The 2006 winner, Baltimore artist John Seay, recently did a house concert with me in Columbia, Maryland. (You can see photos on my page at myspace.com.)

San Francisco Bay area webcaster Frank Moore has just contacted Annie: "We love your CD! We have played the whole thing on http://www.luver.com. And it is now in luver's mix... so you are often on luver!" The luver's mix is a streaming audio program, where Annie's cuts are playing among Frank's other favorites. The menus here are easy to follow. You just may discover some brand new luves of your own at this smart, fun site that's easy on the eyes, with beautiful 1960s graphics.

Annie performed in a house concert at the home of Marjorie Seidman in Columbia, Maryland. Sharing the bill was Baltimore singer-songwriter-producer John Seay, winner of the 2006 Susquehanna Award. Marjorie's parrot began to sing, just as Annie was singing her "Blue Bird" song about a parrot! About 30 friends and neighbors of the Seidmans enjoyed a laid-back atmosphere, asking questions and requesting songs.

Annie and John improvised a few duets, and generally had a very cool time. They would like to do more house concerts together. If you host regular house concerts in or near Baltimore or New York City, please email Annie.

On Saturday, February 17th, Annie showcased at the Millennium Music Conference in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Her set was part of an evening of singer-songwriters at the Midtown Scholar Bookstore in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The bookstore hosts a monthly songwriter concert series and attracts a regular listening crowd. For a full report on Annie's showcase at MMC11, visit www.myspace.com/anniedinerman and view Annie's myspace page. Annie's blog is at the right side of the screen, and photos are posted below that.

Annie's web shop for writers, The Please Write Shop, got another rave writeup at The Daily Shirt, a great site for all things T-shirty. To view, click on http://the-daily-shirt.blogspot.com/ and scroll down to February 14, 2007 (or search for "Big Red Heart"). We were first blogged by The Daily Shirt on January 1, 2007 (search for "HNY!") for our New Year's Writer's T-shirts.

At The Please Write Shop, Annie has created lots of cool gifts and gear with Writers in mind. All items are decorated with illustrations from Annie's prized collection of antique Please Write postcards, featuring cool calligraphy, groovy graphics and classic humor. Please Write postcards were often sent to nudge a loved one who hadn't written a letter recently. Some of Annie's favorite postcard designs were created during the Arts and Crafts period (late 1800s-early 1900s) and WWII.

Brian Ball of Women's Radio has just posted a page that features Annie's CD, 1,001 American Nights. Women's Radio (womensradio.com) features articles on business, arts and entertainment, lifestyle and relationships that are useful and interesting to women today. You can view Annie's feature on www.womensradio.com.

Women's Radio also has regular music shows online, and Annie has been invited to be a guest on one of these. Please bookmark this page and check back for updates. Thanks!