New York, NY. (Top40 Charts/ Shore Fire Media) - Bridgeport, Connecticut's Saint Bernadette are set to release 'Word To The Lourdes' (Exotic Recordings, 4/14), a six-song EP that takes a tougher stance than their previous albums, and the first of three EPs they plan to release in 2009.
The title alludes to the shrine in France where the band's namesake first saw the Virgin Mary, as well as to the present-day Madonna's actual daughter and her metaphorical daughters, who, like lead singer Meredith DiMenna, grew up with the one-time Madonna Louise Veronica Ciccone as a role model.
DiMenna recounts her affection for the Diva by noting, "In the 80s, Madonna kicked the door down. She was powerful and positive and singing that women should express themselves." But DiMenna also considers the cost of that power: "Madonna fell into her own trap. She believed the hype, and now she has to run around in thongs and thigh-highs to prove it."
But just as the Material Girl constantly re-invents herself, Saint Bernadette move beyond the Motown influences of their 'In The Ballroom' debut and 2008's 'I Wanna Tell You Something' EP to produce their most rock 'n roll offering to date.
"Already Gone,' the first single from 'Word To The Lourdes,' pushes wailing guitars and propelling drums to make for a fierce and catchy new-wave anthem anchored by the seductively commanding female vocals. Listen to "Already Gone" here: http://www.shorefire.com/media/Already_Gone_20090326_183546.mp3
New York fans will have two chances to see Saint Bernadette's intense live performances in April: the first at Manhattan's Parkside Lounge and the second at Brooklyn's Southpaw bar.
'Word To The Lourdes' track list:
1. Nobody Wants My Kind Words
2. Already Gone
3. He's A Collector
4. Wrap It Up
5. I Can Add You To My List
6. Don't Take This Away
Saint Bernadette Live:
Mar 25 - Hamden, CT - The Space
Apr 18 - New York, NY - Parkside Lounge
Apr 22 - New York, NY - Le Poisson Rouge (CD release event)
Apr 24 - Danbury, CT - Cousin Larry's
Apr 25 - Hamden, CT - The Space (Semi Finals)
Apr 26 - Meriden, CT - Hubbard Park
Apr 30 - Brooklyn, NY - Southpaw
Saint Bernadette is:
Meredith DiMenna - Vocals, Godmother
Keith "Touch" Sanders - Guitar, Altar Boy
Joe Novelli - Slide Guitar, Church Treasurer
Brian Anderson - Bass, The Cardinal
Dave Valle - Drums, Choir Director
Saint Bernadette on the web:
http://www.myspace.com/saintbernadette
http://www.exoticrecordings.com/saintbernadette.html
http://www.exoticrecordings.com/
