You may have recently noticed that I've changed my handle to "TaePhoenix" across my various social networking presences.
So who is this Tae Phoenix character and why has she taken over my online life? Tae is my stage name for my new gig as a singer-songwriter and pianist. This part of my life has been on the back burner the last few years - but I'm bringing it back.
I'll still be talking about tech geekery and feminist activism. In addition, I'll be talking about music I love and the musicians, producers, and studios that I'm working with as I develop my first studio album in almost a decade. I will also post information about where to see me play live. Gigs will mostly be in the Seattle area, but I've been known to jump on random airplanes - so you never know where I'll turn up.
For instance, I'll be playing some of my original music the open mic at the Skylark in West Seattle this Wednesday night (1/25).
If you don't want to miss a gig, make sure to sign up for my mailing list here: http://taephoenix.fanbridge.com/
A few Q&A's appear below:
Where can I get your music?
I'm working on my first studio album in almost ten years. A lot is still up in the air, but the music is written. If you want to hear it performed, come see me at the Skylark in West Seattle on Wednesday, January 25th at 9:00 p.m. (Facebook event)
If you're interested in getting your hands on my earlier work, I'll be happy to share. Drop me an e-mail at TaePhoenix [at] gmail [dot] com.
What kind of music are you making?
My music is somewhere between Elton John, Tori Amos, and Christina Aguilera - big piano-driven pop chords, introspective lyrics and vocal pyrotechnics.
Vocal Pyrotechnics? That's a pretty bold claim.
Bluntly put, I can sing my butt off. A recent example:
(Yes, karaoke is a viable art form.)
I want you to perform / open for me / etc. How do I get in touch?
E-mail me at TaePhoenix [at] gmail [dot] com.
Why Tae Phoenix?
My friends have been calling me some variant of Tae for years. Phoenix represents the cycle of ruin and renewal.
Do you still work for Bobsled by T-Mobile?
Yes indeed, I do! I love my team there. I believe in what we're building. And every aspiring musician needs a day job. If you want to know more about Bobsled - here are the links for that: like / follow / website
Your photography is gorgeous! Who did it?
That would be Michael Rosenberg. He's pretty much a genius with the camera and the only photographer I considered for this project.
