Three for the Price of One

So, this week has turned out to be kind of crazy.

First on Wednesday i had my performance at the Toronto Independent Music Awards Best of Live Showcase. I was notified that i was nominated and was judged at the event on my performance based on the musicality, originality, variety, energy and of course the ever important crowd response.

The performance was at The Central down on Markham in Toronto. The beautiful weather made it unbearably hot but the whole performance was really great and everyone there was extremely supportive. After i got the chance to hang with some dear friends and do a bit of party attending to keep the adrenaline going.

Thursday after some much needed sleep i went to my first interview with Oakville Today. The interviewer was named Scot Stewart and was incredibly interesting and regalled me with storires from visiting The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to playing foos ball with Depeche Mode.

Friday was my final Interview of the Week with Oakville Beaver, Tina Depko and photographer Liesa Kortman. After taking some pics in my vinyl room we got down to business and finished up the profile piece in record time.

Finally to finish up my week i got to pick up the lovely organic soundproofing for the recording studio for my record label Jangle Records.

Needless to say i think i'll sleep and follow up with a few to many Starbucks trips.

Junior's Cave

Recently i did an interview with Junior's Cave.

Junior's Cave is an online magazine that is based out of Georgia.

http://www.juniorscave.com/ElyseSimpson.html


The interview talks a little about my favorite venues to play at, my influences and where I'm hopefully heading. It also included some fab photography by Nathan Ebel and Louise McCulloch and some wonderfully nice comments by Junior's Cave :)

So to everyone please give it a read and let me know what you think via comment or e-mail!

Irish Supporters' Club

Last night i played a show at The Irish Supporters' Club in Mississauga.

It was a nice enough venue and had a pub like feeling going on.
There was a decent turnout but not many people seemed really into the whole folk thing lol so it wasn't the greatest environment for me.

I did however have a lovely late dinner afterwards with some mates and was told by the promoter that alot of people had acutally enjoyed my set to my surprise so i can't complain :)

1,000 Dollars

Today i went to a awards banquet for the entries of The 2009 Halton Region Business Plan Compeition. I had submitted the business plan for the record label i'm opening, Jangle Records and to my surprise and happiness, i won!

I received 1,000 dollars as well as some little cute trinkets such as Starbucks' cards to feed my horrible addiction.

I'm going to put the money towards stuff for the Jangle Records' recording studio or i might buy myself a pretty little wah wah pedal....oh the possibilities :)

Purge Magazine

Today i completed part two of my interview with Danya Maclean from Purge Magazine.


Part one took place last friday but was cut short due to prior commitments. Since we're both busy people we were forced to reschedule part two of the interview until today, although this was extremely difficult since we were anxious to continue!


Purge Magazine is a youth run magazine distributed throughout the GTA.


The issue with my interview will go to print sometime this summer and will be availible for free!


Danya is a close friend of mine and a brilliant writer so doing the interview was an absolute blast.


Not to mention, we were able to do the whole thing outside in the beautiful sunshine with The Red Hot Chili Peppers playing in the background so who could ask for more? :)

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