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Eclectic singer-songwriter Poor Eliza announces brand new EP Ghost Town! A short solo tour in celebration of this EP takes her to New York City, D.C., and Harrisburg, PA. Ghost Town is a condensed journey of stagnation, rebirth, and disappointment. Says Jane Park of Poor Eliza in a press release, “It’s a bit of a reaction against the victory story, winning against all odds, or the ‘ah-hah’ moment. I try to examine moments that don’t necessarily lead to anything or just end quietly.”
This is especially pertinent to her the EP’s title track, which is about desperately wanting to leave one’s hometown, having the chance to escape, and never leaving. The song starts with an echoey, plaintive guitar riff and a militaristic drum roll that introduce the wistful lyrics, “It’s all so magical in your head/Take the car for a ride/Leave it all behind.”
While most of the songs feature introspective vocals and lamenting guitar swells, a lighter side to Poor Eliza is revealed in the instrumental “Ice Cream Song.” A note from inside the EP jacket says, “When sung live, Ice Cream Song is interspersed with audience members calling out various flavors of ice cream. Please feel free to do the same when listening in your car or at home.”
Poor Eliza’s latest EP Ghost Town is available in limited hard copy edition and on bandcamp. A short solo tour in celebration of this EP will take her to New York City, D.C., and Harrisburg, PA in the Spring. Poor Eliza is also going on a more expansive tour this summer to TN, GA, and OH. Go to pooreliza.com/shows for her most up to date tour schedule or email info@pooreliza.com.
Poor Eliza goes on her first tour ever starting Feb. 19th at Andy’s Old Port Pub in Portland, ME and ending with a homecoming at the Burren in Somerville, MA on Feb. 25th! Check out the dates and locations below and come out to see her!
2/19 Andy’s Old Port Pub in Portland ME
2/20 Empire in Portland, ME
2/21 Radio Bean in Burlington, VT
2/22 Design Lab (presented by Sounds and Tones) in North Adams, MA
2/23 Elements: Books, Coffee, Beer in Biddeford, MA
2/24 Superfresh! in Brattleboro, VT
2/25 HOMECOMING at The Burren in Somerville, MA
On Sunday, Feb. 25th at 7:30pm, Korean-American songwriter Poor Eliza (Jane Park) performs with Vietnamese American poet Duy Doan, and transgender singer-songwriter and poet Skylar Kergil at the Burren in Somerville. All three artists are united by a desire raise the visibility of marginalized voices, and use their art to connect to audiences who wish to experience a wide range of perspectives. Tickets are $12 advance/$16 at the door and can be purchased here: https://tickets.burren.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=268
Born in Texas, Duy is the author of the forthcoming collection We Play a Game, winner of the 2017 Yale Series of Younger Poets Prize. A Kundiman fellow, he received an MFA in poetry from Boston University, where he serves as director of the Favorite Poem Project. Duy loves cats, soccer, and dance.
Skylar shares his stories through simple progressions and complicated lyrics. According to Billboard, he is one of eleven transgender and non-binary musicians to keep an eye on, writing that his music has a folk sound that sends a statement. He is a Boston native, often found nearby cats or listening to the lives of queer youth.
Boston-based, Korean-American songwriter Poor Eliza is an alum of the All Together Now performance series, producer of Ladies Coverband Night, and focuses her local shows on raising the visibility of women and minority performers. She is currently working on her second album and her first set of tours, which are planned for February, April, and June of 2018. For more information, please email info@pooreliza.com.
On Monday, Dec. 4 at 10pm the Plough and Stars in Cambridge hosts songwriters Thomas Knight, Poor Eliza, and Derek Curtis (21+, no cover). While all three have a rooted connection to New England, Derek Curtis currently lives in Nashville, TN and is actively touring on his latest album “Carpetbagger.” Coincidentally Poor Eliza (Jane Park) was born and raised in Knoxville, TN and now lives in Boston. Derek hails from NH and just released his debut solo EP “The Black and White.” All three songwriters are influenced by a range of artists including Woody Guthrie, Kathleen Edwards, and Bruce Springsteen. The Plough and Stars is a staple of the Cambridge community (open since 1969) and music scene with live music 7 nights a week.
More about the artists: Continue reading “12/4 Plough & Stars”
WEMF is one of the few artistic organizations that will book a songwriter night like this, and I’m so grateful. Many thanks to Heather Timmons for booking me! Now….what kind of weirdness will we have ready for you?
Jackals has made their mark on the local scene with their brand new release Keep Mother Sane and music video “Homesick.” Steve Subrizi is a local poet and songwriter, plays a mean lefty electric, and has a beautifully composed, horror album titled “Evil Beds.” Matthew Frantz hails from…all over the map! Hear his rootsy folk in this video “Willow Bee Widow.”
8:30-9:05 Jane Park of Poor Eliza
9:15-9:50 Steve Subrizi
10:00-10:35 Matthew Frantz
10:45-11:20 Jakals
8 pm doors // 21+ // $5 at the door
I’m so excited to be a part of All Together Now #5 at the Lily Pad! This is a concert series close to my heart, because I’m the marketing assistant for it! I’ve been helping Anna Rae accomplish this vision she has for a performance series that is inclusive, multidisciplinary, and respectful to the artists. Please follow this show on facebook or check out the ATN website for tickets, artist bios, and more info!
Ladies Coverband Night is back with its 8th show on Saturday, April 22 at 7pm at the White Rose Coffeehouse in Lynn! In traditional singers-in-the-round style, four local songwriters will sing covers and tell stories about their favorite songwriters!
Jane Park (Poor Eliza) plays Elizabeth Cotten
Melissa Zaino plays Kris Delmhorst
Allyson Casey plays Patty Griffin
Jocelyn Limmer plays TBA!
More About the Artists!
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On a cool, breezy Sunday, February 26 at 6pm, please come to Kaleidoscope Coffee (109 Park Pl, Richmond, CA) for an Evening of Songwriters! Poor Eliza (Jane Park) is a Boston songwriter who loves to explore themes from her Tennessee upbringing with the sounds of and rhythms of alt-country and indie-rock. She is joined by local songwriters Emily Zisman and Karlyn DeSteno. Emily performs through California and takes her cues from artists like Dar Williams, Joni Mitchell, and Ani DiFranco. Justin is a San Francisco based songwriter who writes in the vein of indie songwriters like Willie Porter, Ray Lamontagne, and Iron and Wine. Kaleidoscope Coffee is a beautiful cafe and community space created by entrepreneur and storyteller Cassie Cushing. Come for the coffee and share your story!
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On Wednesday, February 1 at 7pm, Poor Eliza will be sharing the stage at Club Passim with Ginger Ibex and As the Sparrow. This all-Boston line-up shares a love of strings and exploring the contrast of melancholy and ecstasy. Continue reading “2/1/2017 Club Passim”