CHARTDISC Volume 2 - Christchurch Alt-Country APRA Awards Compilation

27th August 2009
CHARTDISC VOLUME 2 2009
CHRISTCHURCH ALT-COUNTRY NU-FOLK COMPILATION

CHART is proud to announce CHARTDISC Volume 2 - an APRA Silver Scroll Awards Special Edition CD sampler featuring a selection of Christchurch’s finest alt-country, nu-folk artists.

With the generous assistance of APRA, CCC, Bodgie Beer, the Lonestar Cafe & Bar and other alt-country/folk music supporters Goodbye Blue Monday, Real Groovy, Deflux, RDU98.5FM and many others, CHART www.christchurchmusic.org.nz has produced another CHARTDISC - a promo CD sampler of earthy gems from Christchurch’s finest alt-country nu-folk bands packaged in another eco-friendly APRA Awards commemorative CD 6-panel wallet.

Including the Beatles'-esque harmonies of folk-pop 2009 Silver Scroll winner Lawrence Arabia, the sampler showcases Christchurch at its best, both alt and nu.

Everything is here, from the road-hardened spirit of The Eastern, the delightful nu-folk of the Ragamuffin Children, Hera, Kim K and Flip Grater, combined with the energy of rockabilly upstart Lindon Puffin and the Transgressions with hefty servings of country heartache from The Unfaithful Ways and The Easy Hearts and edgy alt-country anti-heroes Von Klap and Delaney Davidson, to the indie-folk of Tim Chesney and the heartland remixes of Jody Lloyd and veterans The Bats - yes The Bats.

This selection of road songs has been collected to celebrate the 2009 Silver Scrolls being held in Christchurch for the first time. As CHART's second compilation of 2009 Jeff Fulton explains the genre selection change from CHARTDISC Vol I.

"'There seems to be be an abundance of folk and alternative country acts doing well at the moment. Von Klap won RDU's RoundUp band competition last year, The Eastern scored the support slot for Steve Earle's national tour, the Ragamuffin Children latest album has been very well received and The Unfaithful Ways seem to have that something special'.

'This collection of songs has been produced to also celebrate Christchurch hosting the 2009 APRA Silver Scroll Awards, the first time in its history it is being staged in the South Island. Its an absolute privilege to have so many musicians, songwriters and industry in town around September 18," Fulton adds, "so releasing a compilation that includes some of the award nominated artists and those performing on the night makes perfect sense. Keep an eye out for the bonus APRA Silver Scroll history in the artwork too'.

"Christchurch's musical tradition continues to amaze. CHARDISC Vol II is another illustration of the talent from down there. The APRA Silver Scroll on the 17th September will be a truly memorable night." says APRA's Ant Healey.

 

CHARTDISC Volume II 2009 has been hand-picked to be turned up loud for those long solo drives through the Southern high country and is for promotional/broadcast only.

 

GET YOURS HANDS ON A COPY
Available from the following stores FREE when you buy any NZ Music:

Real Groovy Christchurch (179 Tuam St)
Galaxy Records (110 Manchester St)
Radar Records (85 Cashel Mall)

and limited copies from
Goodbye Blue Monday (Poplar Lane)
Lonestar Cafe & Bar (26 Manchester St)
and as MP3’s online at Amplifier.co.nz (with proceeds going directly to the artists) from Friday 18 September 2009.

 

RDU98.5FM Live To Airs

Tues 8 Sept 10.30am - The Eastern
Weds 9 Sept 10.30am - Hera
Thurs 10 Sept 10.30am - Flip Grater
Fri 11 Sept 10.30am - Tim Chesney

Mon 14 Sept 10.30am - Kim K

TRACKLISTING

1. Lawrence Arabia - Apple Pie Bed (APRA Silver Scroll 2009 Winning Song)
Lawrence Arabia aka James Milne hooks us with his irresistible choruses and indie folk-pop melodies making him a 2009 Silver Scroll hometown favourite
(Milne/Buda/Mushroom Music Publishing) © 2009 Honorary Bedouin Records from the album ‘Chant Darling’
www.myspace.com/lawrencearabia

 

2. Lindon Puffin and The Transgressions - Jesus Girl
A sneak preview From Christchurch’s infamous rockabilly raconteur Lindon Puffin from his upcoming album due out early 2010.
(McCormack) © 2009 Lindon Puffin and The Transgressions from the album ‘Vaseline On The Lens’
www.myspace.com/lindonpuffin

 

3. The Unfaithful Ways - I Can't Get Your Cruel Love
Country and western heartache and sorrow from the soul of the volcano, Lyttelton unearths another shining new hope in The Unfaithful Ways.
(Williams) © Maiden Records from the EP ‘First Four Songs‘ www.myspace.com/theunfaithfulways

 

4. The Eastern - Misty And Jimmy
A foot-stomping country anthem from a band with backpacks full of road songs, battered acoustics, no-name electrics, banjos and old time singing. Straight from the gut, the fist, the heart.
(McGrath/Shanks) © 2009 Social End Product/She’ll Be Right Records from the album ‘The Eastern‘.
www.myspace.com/theeasternfamily

 

5. Kim K - Marionette
Shuffling acoustic skiffle folk from ex-Aviatour front girl Kim K
(Pflaum) © 2009 Kim K from the EP ‘The Book That Fell Open’
www.myspace.com/kimkmusic

 

6. Hera – The Devil And Me
Icelandic born Hera’s folk-pop heart is firmly in Christchurch and her music is delicate, sparse and immensely beautiful.
(Hjartardottir) © 2005 Skifan/Sena and Foolsday Ltd from the Album ‘Don't Play This’
www.herasings.com

 

7. The Easy Hearts – Never Open Sunday
From high times and lonely places, The Easy Hearts offer whiskey soaked melodies and broken down lullabies.
(Bird/Royal/Dowson/Watson/Peters) © 2009 Heart Records from the EP ‘The Easy Hearts‘
www.myspace.com/theeasyheartsband

 

8. Von Klap – Vic’s Town
Rabble-rousing alt-country anti-heroes Von Klap deliver a shrieking gravel waltz. Alarming yet essential
(Dennis) © 2009 Von Klap from the album ‘Dog’
www.vonklap.com

 

9. Delaney Davidson - Around the World
Saw-playing Songsmith, Ghost Wrangler, Trombonist and Professional Hobo, Delaney Davidson explores the dark underbelly of DIY folk/noir
(Davidson) © 2009 Delaney Davidson
www.myspace.com/delaneyfdavidson

 

10. Tim Chesney - All We Could Do
Whispering and wailing, Tim Chesney digs up an addictive sing-a-long indie folk gem
(Chesney) © 2008 Tim Chesney from the EP ‘The Sneezes’
www.myspace.com/timchesney

 

11. The Bats - Up To The Sky (Trillion Remix)
Flying Nun heroes The Bats delve into the beautiful audio agricultural heartland in the masterful remixing hands of Jody Lloyd
(Scott/Kean/Woodward/Grant/Mushroom Music Publishing) © 2007 She’ll Be Right Records from Trillion’s album Audio Agriculture in the 21st Century‘
www.thebats.co.nz www.trillion.co.nz

 

12. Ragamuffin Children - Following the Leader
Tea-cup folk in its most beautiful form. Alluring and endearing
(Singer/Clark/Native Tongue Music Publishing) © 2008 Ragamuffin Children from the album ‘Seahorse Emporium’
www.myspace.com/ragamuffinchildren

 

13. Flip Grater - Be All And End All
A soothing setting sun lullaby from Christchurch’s pre-eminent alt-country songstress
(Grater/ Native Tongue Music Publishing) © 2008 Maiden Records from the album ‘Be All And End All’
www.myspace.com/flipgrater

 

www.christchurchmusic.org.nz/artists

 

CHARTDISC Volume 2 – 2009 Launch Gigs

 

Goodbye Blue Monday, Poplar Lane, Christchurch
Saturday 12th September 2009, 9pm FREE
Alt-country music supporters Goodbye Blue Monday are hosting the launch of CHARTDISC Volume II on Saturday 12 September 2009. Be there from 9pm to get your very own copy and to see special live guest performances fromFlip Grater, The Unfaithful Ways and Von Klap.

and also...

Real Groovy, 179 Tuam St, Christchurch
Friday 18th September 2009, 12-3pm FREE
Ease into your afternoon with special live acoustic sets from Marlon Williams (The Unfaithful Ways), Lindon Puffin and Kim K from 12pm. Get there early to get your hands on the free giveaways.

For more information, band contacts, etc contact:

Jeff Fulton
CHART - The Christchurch Music Industry Trust
www.christchurchmusic.org.nz jeff@christchurchmusic.org.nz
Ph: +64 3 365 4221 (office) or +64 21 615 281 (mob)
PO Box 130176 | Armagh St | Christchurch 8011 | New Zealand

 

 

RELATED LINKS

CHARTDISC VOL 2 - alt country (27Aug09)
CHARTDISC VOL 1 - indie rock (17Apr09)
APRA Silver Scroll Awards 2009 (17Sept09)

 

Special thanks to CHARTDISC Volume II's Sponsors & Supporters