Boston, MA. (Top40 Charts/ Brewhouse Records) - After months of transforming this singer songwriters guitar and vocals into a full band album, it's all finally fallen "into place" for
Vanessa Kafka. The album, titled "Into Place", showcases her soulful vocals and delicate acoustic guitar against a backdrop of rhythmic colors. The album, produced and engineered by Brian Sargent, a graduate of Berklee in 1997, will be available Tuesday,
September 16th at Newbury Comics, iTunes, Amazon, Rhapsody, eMusic, and even Napster. And priced at only ten dollars for eleven beautiful songs and vivid artwork which includes a booklet of Vanessa's heartfelt lyrics.
An early review from the Ripple Effect, a popular online music blog, states "If you're in the mood for something a little different, something to help you kick back and enjoy your summer yet still touch your heart, check out this vastly talented young singer/songwriter Vanessa Kafka. In her soft, poignant songs you'll hear traces of Natalie Merchant, Suzanne Vega and an old Ripple favorite, Jann Arden. Working with the good folks at Aberrant Sound in Concord Mass, Vanessa is due to release her debut album this fall, but lots of tracks are available for listen on her myspace page. One early morning, I started my day by walking the dog, tending to my garden, and then perusing the web with Vanessa's tunes as accompaniment, perfectly setting the mood as I eased into my day. "Silhouette," "If He Stays," and "Tell Me So," are the early Ripple picks, but you be the judge and let us know your choices. We expect big things from her in the future." -Racer, the Ripple Effect
A fan once said of Vanessa's music "If my soul could sing, this is exactly what it would say". Revealing lyrics about broken love, being reckless, and new beginnings instantly grab your attention. Her dynamic yet soothing, sweet voice combined with her unique guitar tunings create a sound that brings back memories. Vanessa writes songs that are bold and fearless in exposing her emotions. UConn's The Daily Campus says "Kafka's voice and lyrics make for an incredibly personal listening experience".
Audiences for this 2009 tour will be captivated as Vanessa and her band perform at intimate and larger venues beginning in Boston and traveling the entire east coast. Until the 2009 tour kicks off, Vanessa and her band will be playing locally throughout New England. You can catch her at TT the Bear's Place this Thursday opening for Warner Bros. artists Meaghan Smith and Ron Sexsmith. Show starts at 9:00pm and is 18+. Cover is $10.00. Future shows include Kennedy's Midtown 10/18/08 and the official CD Release Party at Oliver's Cask'n Flagon. Vanessa will be raffling off something everyone will want to get their hands on at this special show. Details to be announced soon. You can reserve tickets by emailing [email protected] for more information.
Backing Vanessa on the album is Brian Sargent (electric guitar, mandolin, banjo, vocals), Rohin Khemani (drums, percussion), Marc Hickox (bass), and Andy Sutherland (Piano, Hammond Organ) Imagine warm musical tones exuding from the stage creating a dreamlike atmosphere where the listener can drift away to the melodies. That's what it's like to attend one of Vanessa's shows.
Vanessa has opened for Matt Nathanson and even sang the national anthem at UConn Huskies basketball games and for the UConn Commencement Ceremony.
