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Ticket Giveaway: Duffy @ Mod Club - March 18, 2008

Posted in Contests, Music on March 15th, 2008 by Carrie – Be the first to comment

2334702332_deedf2d124_o Well, the first contest went well, so here I am with another…

Welsh songstress and “next big thing,” Duffy, has been making big waves over in the UK, and it looks like she’s set to do the same in North America. With many comparisons to Amy Winehouse (minus the trainwreck image) and Dusty Springfield, Duffy has a big, soulful voice that sounds timeless and beyond her years, while being fresh at the same time. Her debut album, Rockferry will be released in North America on May 13.

So, who wants to check out this lovely lady in person? I have a pair of tickets to give away to Duffy’s March 18th show at the Mod Club (Toronto), courtesy of Universal Music, for the third person to email me with the answer to this question: what Welsh city was Duffy born in?

Don’t fret if you don’t win, it looks like tickets are still available for $15.50 on Ticketmaster. A bargain!

If you’re unfamiliar with her music, you can visit Duffy’s Myspace page for a few short audio clips or head over to YouTube to watch the video for the title track “Rockferry” (which reminds me very much of Mazzy Star, incidentally).

Good luck!

Photo courtesy of Universal Music.

Ticket Giveaway: David Ford @ El Mocambo

Posted in Concert, Contests, Music on March 7th, 2008 by Carrie – Be the first to comment

Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings @ Phoenix - Nov. 13, 2007

Posted in Contests, Music, Photography on November 19th, 2007 by Carrie – Be the first to comment

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If you’ve never seen Sharon Jones & The Dap-Kings, you have no idea what you’re missing. They’re a slice of funk heaven, and make you feel like you’ve been transported back a few decades to the height of the soul/funk era. Sharon Jones is also amazing to photograph…the energy she puts out shines through in every frame.

Sharon Jones gallery here.