Lend a helping hand

Got $5--Be an angel and help make my next CD!

Hi folks,

The time has come to start my new CD, tentatively titled, The Working Class Blues. Since the economy is tough, I can use a helping hand to get the project going.

Please take a minute or two check out my crowd-funding campaign. For as little as $5, you can help make art, and you don't even have to take guitar lessons!

Here's the link:
https://igg.me/at/Ew0Mr4Gwk8I/x/12131617

Thank you very much!

Let's hare for it Dr. Fluffy! She so fluffy!!

Hi folks. I wanted to introduce you to my sister's beloved Dr. Fluffy! She is so fluffy!

LBGTQ Artists: Hear the Rainbow

Hey, check out this playlist that features LGBTQ artists including, yours truly. Please share the love and repost.

Hey folks,

It's been a while since I had anything to say. What can I say? Ha ha.

Anyways, I did an insightful interview with Rainbow World Radio.We talked about everything from my creative process, my music goals,Woody Guthrie to even drag queens!

I hope you can take a moment or two to check it out my interview by Len Rogers and hear the tracks from my CD Don't Look Back.

http://www.rainbowworldradio.com/

Cheers! 

Now on Bandcamp!!

Hi Folks,

My new EP, Don't Look Back, is now available on Bandcamp!  Here is the link: www.patriciasilverberg.bandcamp.com.

Bandcamp allows artists to receive funds directly from fans. Other sites charge up to 40% for a purchase--and we never see that money. For example, if you buy a song from itunes--for .99, I get a measly 60 cents.  Since I am an indie artist, I paid for the recordings, the guest artists, mastering and packaging! Trust me it was a bundle of cash.

So, bottom line if you haven't bought the EP yet, please choose Bandcamp. You can also buy just a single song. The selling price for a digital version of the EP is just $5.00 and $6.00 for the hard copy.

Anyway, enjoy! 

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Reviews and Interview!

Hi Folks,

My little EP, Don't Look Back, is making its little way in the world.

Here are links to recent reviews and a copy of my interview with Thyck Dolls Magazine.

Here is a short but sweet review from a Songwriters Best online magazine:

http://www.songwritersnetbestmag.com/Artist_Contact.html

Here is a cool review from Blues Bytes online mag:

http://www.songwritersnetbestmag.com/Artist_Contact.html

Finally, here is a copy of my interview from Thyck Dolls:

One On One With Patricia Silverberg

At what age did you discover you love for this art form? 

I started playing the guitar when I was just 5 years old.

Who were your major influences in developing your craft?

My major songwriting influences are Natalie Merchant, Suzanne Vega, Sarah McLachlan, Pete Townsend, and even a little bit of Andrew Lloyd Weber.  In terms of singing and performing, a big influence is Odetta.

When did you realize that you really had something to offer as an artist?

Wow, that’s a tough question to answer.  As all artists, I go through periods of self-doubt.  Even though, I have been playing since I was five and performing since 2003, I would I haven’t felt that I have come into my own as an artist until the release of my latest EP, Don’t Look Back, which came out this past April.  I am realizing I have a unique and original style.  I not only write the lyrics and music, but I also play an instrument and sing. I take risks to present my own view of the world in my own voice.

What made you realize that you want to do this as a career instead of a hobby?

The defining point was performing in front of 3,000 people in Flagstaff, AZ back in 2003. I felt a sense of belonging and acceptance.
How did you feel the first time that you got on stage in front of a crowd?

My first show was at a small folk festival—I was terrified.  I remember sitting down hunched over my guitar and mumbling my lyrics—it is rather funny looking back at that.
What can people expect from you when they come to see you perform live?

I like to think I am personable on stage and pay attention to the audience by asking questions and telling stories. I try to make it an intimate performance.  I hope I present songs that people can relate to on a soul level, and I hope I get them to think and reflect about how life really is as opposed to what society thinks it should be.  I also want to let people they are not alone and others feel the way they do.

If there were anybody in the industry that you could work with who would it be and why?

I would love to have a chance to work with Suzanne Vega. We have been corresponding over social media for a while, and she has always been so warm and gracious. I briefly met her when she was in town for a show.  We both grew up in the inner cities of NYC and faced a lot of challenges.  Incidentally, we both have academic degrees in same fields.  I feel a special connection to her as a person.  Her music has a unique artistry—she isn’t afraid to take risks and not bend to the trends of the industry.  She’s a great musician and lyricist.

What’s next for you as an artist?

With the release of the EP back in April, I am working on building my audience.  I am focusing on radio play and getting reviews.  I am not performing as much locally in order to concentrate on those efforts. I hope raise awareness of my artistry.

What makes you stand out from the other artists in your chosen genre?

I think the biggest aspect of my work that makes me stand out is that I take risks. I don’t cow-tow to what is trendy or write about what life should be—I don’t write the average silly love song.  I write from the hear t and about life. The opening song on my EP is about leaving the violence of the ghetto. The next song is about comforting someone who is being bullied. I am now working on a song about homelessness.  I work extremely hard, and I am also willing to learn and grow as an artist. I also treat all the artists I work with as equals and work towards creating positive working relationships.
Where can people go to check you out and/or purchase your work?

To learn about me you can visit www.PatriciaSilverberg.com.  My music is available on CDBaby, http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/patriciasilverberg plus the normal digital distributors like iTunes and Amazon.

Voices to hear: Spotlight: Patricia Silverberg

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EP Update and some info on Valley Fever

 Hi friends,

Just today, I received the master copy of my new EP, Don't Look Back.  As you may know, this project has taken two years to complete.   This has been no small task as I have been dealing with the disseminated form of Valley Fever (Cocodiomycosis)-- a serious fungal diease that  has affected my whole body.  While the infection has finally cleared, and  I gaining strength and energy, I am left with a lot of pain.  I have had to stop performing for now.  Here is some info for you to read about the disease: http://www.ehow.com/about_5402311_coccidioidomycosis-joint-pain.html
 

While I am not performing (except for a short set at this year's Glendale Folk and Heritage Festival) ,  I am still actively working on my music. With the release of the new EP, I am undertaking a national radio campaign with the intention of growing my audience.  

The hard-copy of the EP will be available online in about 8 weeks and in digital form on iTunes shortly after that.  I will be posting MP3s on my web site soon for you to preview and will be creating a multimedia interactive presentation to launch the EP.  

Thanks for reading. I hope to see you at the Glendale Folk Festival.  I'll be playing on March 25 on the Adobe Stage at 10:30 am. 

Recordings are finished!! Hooray~!

Well folks, it finally has happened!!  The final tracks of my long awaited EP, Don't Look Back, was recorded today!! Hooray!!  A two year process has reached its conclusion, and all that is left to do is mix and master.  Then it will be sent off to the presses.

I want to thank all of the wonderfully talented musicians who contributed to the recordings.  The final line up is:

Patricia Silverberg--vocals, acoustic and electric guitars
David Searle--electric guitar, bass, keyboards (David also engineered, mixed, and co-produced)
Annie Moscow--keyboards, background vocals
Mary Godfrey-bass
Mary Minini--keyboards
Anne James--harmonica
Henri Benard--drums
Will Bradford-drums
Patty Rutkoff-Arnold--flute

Hip Hip Hooray!!

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Just a little update

Hi Folks!!

Been a while since I have blogged.  I really not convinced people read this anyway . . .

Anyway, the knew EP is slowly but surely making its way in the world.  I have been battling Valley Fever and taking things slow.  It is also summer here in Phoenix--and I  am in hibernation mode.  Nonetheless, 90% of the tracks have been laid down--meaning most instruments and vocals have been recorded.  I have been working closely with David Searle, the magic behind Green World Recording---www.GreenworldRecordings.com--to get things grooving.  I had an amazing photo shot with Justine Miller--www.JustineMillerPhotography.com-- you can see the results on the photo page of my web site: www.PatriciaSilverberg.com.  I also selected a CD manufacturer and a graphic artist.  I also will probably an intern to launch major radio campaign, so life is good.

I have cut down on gigs for a few reasons.  I have posted a few local ones on my site and been asked to perform in places like Las Vegas, Portland, Seattle, and Los Angeles. So we shall see what the future brings. 

Cheers!

Patricia Silverberg on the Radio

Hey folks!!

While I am putting the final touches on my new EP, I have been also working getting radio for the 1st single of the new album, Tell Me Again and my 1st CD, As Simple as it Seems.

Just in the last two weeks, I have been played or added to the following radio stations:

• "Give Me Light" was spun on The Wimmins Show hosted by Deb Anderson on KZUM--89.3 FM from Lincoln, NE. My song was played on the same live show with such greats as Joni Mitchell, Norah Jones, Beth Orton, and Cassandra Wilson.
• Tell Me Again closed  theRadio Crystal Blue's  5/19 broadcast.  Tune in to hear the podcast at www.radiocrystalblu.net .
• Several of my songs from Simple as it Seems are now in regular rotation on  www.Amazradio.org -- the 24/7 Internet radio station dedicated to preserving folk, Americana, and Indie music from Arizona and beyond. 

Whoo-hoo!~~Play on!!

Benefit for Joe Bethancourt

Hi Friends,

Please consider heading down to Fiddler's Dream next Saturday, May 14th  from 1 - 4 PM.  The Arizona folk community is raising funds for our friend,  Joe Bethancourt.  Joe's house caught on fire, and  it has been deemed uninhabitable.  Joe has been a great supportor of both me and my music, and he has graciously appeared at several benefits I organized.  He is also slated to perform on my upcoming EP.

There will be lots of acts on the bill, and I hit the stage around 3:00 PM.

If you cannot make it to the show and would like to donate,  make a check out to Joe Bethancourt and send it to AMAZ Radio.  

AMAZ Radio

P.O. Box 1554

Queen Creek, Arizona 85142

For, credit card/Paypal donations, go to www.amazradio.org.

Hope to see ya there!!

Arizona Singers Raise their Voices to Raise Funds for Singers Nation-Wide

Arizona folk singers gather to help singers across the nation. On Saturday, February 26, 2011, Patricia Silverberg, Mary Godfrey, Joe Bethancourt, Terry and Diane McCabe, and duo Jess Hawk Oakenstar and Kate deLaPointe (otherwise known as Wayward Maggie) take part in a benefit show for Society of Singers (SOS)—a non-profit dedicated to assisting professional singers across the country and across all genres. This wonderful life saving organization is struggling to keep its doors open and struggling to provide services such as rental and medical assistance to those in grave need.


Patricia Silverberg, the benefit organizer states, “Society of Singers was there for me when it seemed the whole world turned its back. Even with two Master’s degrees, I was out of work for a year. SOS not only provided rental assistance, but also lots of personalized attention. I wasn’t a faceless, nameless welfare case. It is time to pay it forward and help them continue to help others.”

The benefit takes place Saturday, February 26, 2011 at Fiddler's Dream, 1702 E. Glendale Ave, Phoenix. Doors open at 7 PM. Suggested donation is $10. The benefit features an autographed CD raffle, including those CDs donated by famous folk singers such as Natalie Merchant, The Indigo Girls, Lucinda Williams, Janis Ian, and Holly Near.

For more information on Society of Singers please visit www.singers.org.

Join me for 2nd Annual Lung Research Benefit

Please join me for a special benefit at Tempe's Sail Inn, Sunday 11/21/10.  I will open the stage at 12:00 PM and music will continue until 1:00 AM.  The benefit is hosted by Ms. Mary Godfrey who has played bass on some of my recordings. There will also be a raffle and silent auction.  All proceeds will go directly to
Sarcodisosis research 

Suggested donation is $7 for the entire day of festivities.

The Sail Inn is located at 23 S. Farmer in Tempe.

Hope to see you there!

Recording update

Hey friends!!

My new EP, Hear My Song, is in the middle of production. Thanks to my collaboration with David Searle of Greenworld Records, the songs are coming out soulful and lovely.  As a special bonus track, I will be adding my own version of  the traditional  "The House of the Rising Sun" inspired by the amazing and legendary Odetta.  Adding to my guitar track, Joe Bethancourt will add his legendary banjo.  

As a sneak preview of the EP, I posted two news songs on my web site: www.PatriciaSilverberg.com. Hope you check it out!

Check out my new web site!

Hi friends!!

Visit me at http://www.patriciasilverberg.com/ for all the latest!

I have been working extremely hard on my new EP.  I finally got some time to get my new web site up and running.  I am adding a few new songs to the Listening Room and will post some new lyrics so you can preview my new EP, Hear My Song, due out early fall.

I am working litte by little to add goodies to the site, so please stop by often.  If you would like to and your link to my site, just drop me a line at patsilverberg@aim.com.

My new web site can be found at www.PatriciaSilverberg.com

Cheers!