Tara Linda at Yoshi's Oakland
TARA LINDA & THE RUMOR MILL/One Show: 8 pm
January 23, 2012 /Tix: $12 advance / $15 day of show BUY Tickets now Oakland’s own songstress Tara Linda takes to the Yoshi’s stage to sing jazzy blues and Latin torch. From smoky ballads to sassy swings, her delivery is heartfelt and playful. While her vocal style hints of 1930’s/40’s jazz, her songwriting and lyrics are refreshingly original. Tara Linda's performances are described as "mesmerizing" (TimeOut Oakland Tribune/San Jose Mercury News) and her vocals “rich and sultry" (The Muse's Muse). Inspired both by American and Latin American torch singers—from Lydia Mendoza and Agustin Lara, to Sarah Vaughan and Connie Francis—Tara’s voice reflects the jazz, blues, and Latin traditions that she grew up with. Her shows are memorable as much for her voice as for the diverse musical repertoire of her ensemble; from tangos and swings to ballads and boleros. Tara began singing from behind a drumkit, writing music for power pop bands. She took up bass and later, the accordion and ukulele. Tara’s third album, Tortilla Western Serenade, received critical praise and international airplay, hitting the top 20 on the RMR, FAR, and Euro-Americana charts. The CD was voted “Far and Away- Best of 2010” debut CD in the Freeform American Roots Charts (Austin, TX). Tara’s current vocal jazz project is generating solid buzz. “I’m obsessed with the infectious sound of celebration in the early jazz recordings, circa 1920’s/30’s/40’s and the torch-singing sirens of that era. There was something magical and “live” about those early recordings that feels like community ~ this is my inspiration for writing this music - to get people out to celebrate!” With Bay Area band The Rumor Mill, Tara Linda will debut songs from her Spring 2012 release “Torch and Sass” – a playful blend of jazz swings, stomps, bossa novas, and even an Indian-tinged tigress tune. The Rumor Mill includes Bay Area musicians: Rafael Herrera (drums); Paul Eastburn (bass); David Meletiche (guitar); Gil Cohen (Trumpet); Luis Andrade (Alto Sax and flute). Tara Linda (ukulele, accordion, voice). Tara Linda Shows
In celebration of the release of the the 2012 Accordion Babes Pin-Up Calendar, Tara Linda has joined 12 other Accordion Babes in showing the world Just how COOL accordions can be! Tis the season; give the gift that keeps on Squeezin'!
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Don't forget to order your copy of the 2012 Accordion Babes Pinup Calendar & CD ! ~ only $15
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Dec. 23 San Francisco Private Party Jazzy Blues
Dec. 28 San Ramon Video Shoot For New Torch And Sass CD Dec. 29 Oakland House Concert Jazzy Blues 2012 Jan 23 Oakland Yoshi's Oakland Tara sings with The Rumor Mill Feb. 11 Pleasanton, CA Lan Vie Pre- Season Party Feb. 14 Alameda, CA Cera Una Volta Valentines~ Tara & Jazz Trio East Coast DC/Boston TBA CD Release Texas Tour Austin/Brownsville
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