July 25-27, 2008; Edmonton
Ann’s new album, “When We Were Spies”, is now for sale online, right here, for a discount price before it goes into stores on March 11! Get your copy before everyone else, and for $3 less than retail price!!
To buy Ann’s albums:
Go to: http://www.myspace.com/annvriend
Click on the icons of the albums and purchase securely online right now with your credit card (no account necessary / PayPal).
Or just click on the album cover (below):
Ann performing “St. Paul” and “Halloween” on Help TV, promoting “Homefest” (fundraiser for Edmonton homeless crisis):
“Ann Vriend sings with the heart-stopping intensity of Aretha Franklin, plays piano with the ease of Norah Jones
Elle Magazine
Upon hearing Ann Vriend
After which point the content and production of Ann’s writing breathlessly captivates until the very end, of both her stunning live shows and her cinematic, sophisticated pop albums. Her uncompromisingly fresh style has garnered comparisons to eccentrics such as Fiona Apple or Kate Bush
She passionately performs her music around the world, from New York to Berlin, Melbourne to Paris, and in her home and native land of Canada.
Writes American Music Biographer David Ritz:
“Once every generation a singer-songwriter emerges with the creative fire to set the music world ablaze. Ann Vriend has that fire.”
15th Leonard Cohen
22nd & 23rd September, 2007
Our 15th Leonard Cohen
The event went really well in terms of the wonderful spirit of the occasion. Everyone I spoke to enjoyed the program and it was great to meet new people again this year. It was especially nice to have one of our LC Forum members (Blonde Madonna), who lives in Victoria, drop in for yesterday’s program!
Henning did his usual sensitive and beautiful performance of Leonard’s poetry to music and this was well received. Ann Vriend had to battle with a bad head cold and was jet-lagged and tired, but delighted the audience. Despite her unwell condition, she performed well beyond expectations and was a big hit with everyone, many of whom purchased her CDs.
birthday celebration event in Toowoomba this year and we would really appreciate it if you were to come along to enjoy this special occasion with us! As regulars know, throughout the course of this unique spring celebration in Toowoomba we will be indulging ourselves in the work and spirit of this inspiring and statuesque artist who has, with a certain singularity, forged a unique musical style - one that continues to be discovered by the current generation of discerning musicians and music fans. Tributes to Cohen’s work abound, such as Lian Lunson’s “Leonard Cohen: I’m Your Man” movie (which will be screened during our event) and our own Aussie one, the just released Monsieur Camembert’s “Famous Blue Cheese” tribute show double CD album. Such homage to the man, whose song writing talent is indisputable, will undoubtedly continue to grow over time!
