Ellen M. Wilson: News

Noted El Paso musicians: guitarist Armin Harrison, cellist and bassist James David Hamilton, keyboardist Cody Ritchie, drummer Michael Mata, and world percussionist Ricardo Amaya have joined Ellen in forming a band for local as well as national performances.  They recently recorded songs for Mid West Flawless Entertainment's EPK for the band, and are currently rehearsing to go into the studio to record what will be the next single and music video, with shooting of the video scheduled to begin next month.

The musicians are well-known and in high-demand musical figures in the area and around the Southwest, with Ritchie and Hamilton perhaps best-known for their roles in local favorite, Fungi Mungle.

The group brings a high-energy vibe to their performances that audience members will appreciate.  "We definitely bring a World Ambient Pop/Adult Contemporary presence to the music; at the same time, expect the unexpected."

The group performs a number of the songs from Wilson's first album, Songs of Ascent, plus their own compositions.

"I feel confident that this is the band with whom things will move forward exponentially," says Wilson.  "I looked for the right combination of chemistry and artistry.  We have it - and the audiences will feel it. and we can't wait to connect to our audiences though our shows."

Tune in Saturday morning, Oct. 10th at 11:30 a.m.: http://www.ktep.org/listen.sstg

or listen to the archived copy here:

http://www.ktep.org/files/archive_1278.ram

Healing Song composer Larry Lesser joins Ellen as they share the latest Songs of Ascent news with host Mónica Gómez .

http://www.southwestflair.com

The El Paso Museum of Art announces 3rd Thursday’s

Medieval Madness

August 20, 2009 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm



3rd Thursday’s at the El Paso Museum of Art brings together an eclectic crowd for an evening of sophistication, socializing and art on the third Thursday of each month and has become one of El Paso’s hottest events! Each gathering is recommended for age 18+ and features an ultra-heightened sense of entertainment unlike anything ever done in El Paso.

Medieval Madness

Thursday, August 20, 2009 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm

An RSVP is requested. Please call 532.1707

Featuring Live Medieval music by Ellen M. Wilson and Armin Harrison, great food on the long tables, beverages, and more. Who Knows? You might just meet your Damsel in Distress or Knight in Shining Armor! This event is supported in part by Eastern New Mexico University (ENMU) Alumni Association.

$7 at the door for each Museum Member

$10 at the door for each Non Member

Join the Museum as a member and get in FREE!

Parking is available at the Convention Center or the Camino Real Hotel.
For more information and to RSVP please call (915) 532-1707

Ellen has been signed by Mid West Flawless Entertainment, an independent record label in St. Louis, Missouri. The label will now handle all album sales, marketing, and promotion. Ellen will be heading around the U.S. on a promotional tour later this year as well.

NetteRadio Playlist and Updates
06.24.09

'NetteRadio is a weekly 2-hour internet radio show that is dedicated to promoting unsigned/Indie women musicians. Hosted by Annette Conlon, the show broadcasts live each week from our studio in Los Angeles, CA.

Tune in Wednesdays from 6-8 Pacific Time / 8-10 Central Time for the LIVE show - www.NETTERADIO.com - you can CHAT with us at http://www.netteradio.com/chat.html
~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~THIS WEEK IN ROCK~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~.~

Playlist 06.24.09

Patti Witten - Another Minute More
Ellen M Wilson - Pitchu Li (Open the Gates)
Arden of Eden - Magic Child
Aubrie Nicole - How I Feel
Quail Music - Falling Star
Amy and the Rock Sisters - My Angel
Tracy Newman and the Reinforcements - Larine
Crazy Aunt Mary - Kate Hutton
Denise Vasquez - The Perfect One
Dara Dyllin - I've Been Here
Mosaic Minds - You Make Me See
Shauna Burns - Tumbleweed
Amy Clarke - MARY (Her Story)
Bounty - La La La
Cary Cooper - Yellow
Shannon Moore - Move in Love
Kissing Cousins - In Too Deep
Katie Pearlman - Jealousy
Parade - Beautiful Possibility
Sonia Bladez - Muevete
A Louder Disaster - Evil Ways
Eden Automatic - Pretty Boys in Pleather


A BIG Happy Birthday to all of my fellow Gemini's out there :) I know some of you are still celebrating!!! I had a long, lovely weekend birthday that stretched into the solstice. Thank you all for your wonderful wishes!!!

This week we have a playlist mixed with a bounty of new music and favorites! I know you will enjoy the show!

Welcome to new artists: Aubrie Nicole, Dara Dyllin, Kissing Cousins, Sonia Bladez, A Louder Disaster. A big thank you for new music from: Quail Music and Ellen M Wilson.

Book News Release

Songs from Songs of Ascent are now playing on www.starliners.net in the Netherlands and www.arfm.co.uk.  In the U.S., ww.SongVault.com just reported that Modah Ani, Lo Yisa Goy, and Healing Song are moving up their charts.  You can help things along by visiting the Website and playing those songs.  Wow, what a day....

 

 

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Yahkhahnahn09

a href="Musical">http://www.ellenmwilson.com/publicfiles/ELLEN_M_WILSON_Musical_Vacation_PR.doc">Musical Vacation PR

Review of Songs of Ascent on Radioindy.com: http://radioindyall.blogspot.com/2009/05/songs-of-ascent-by-ellen-m-wilson.html

Ellen is a featured artist this month on BohenioRadio.com. This is one cool listener-supported station. Go on, check it out and show your support by buying something from their store or making a donation.

Ellen's music has been added to the regular rotation of Jango.com radio

Ellen is one of the co-authors in the upcoming book, Wake Up and Live the Life You Love: In Service, a collection of essays compiled by Steven E and Lee Beard.  Release date is expected to be in July 2009.

Springs Arts Festival
Across the Ages: Music of the English Renaissance and Baroque with Armin Harrison, classical guitar, at the Transmountain Lecture Forum on the El Paso Community College Transmountain Campus. With the support of the City of El Paso Museums and Cultural Affairs Department and the Texas Commission on the Arts.

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Songs of Ascent has received a glowing review on Women's Rising Music website:
http://www.womensrising.com/music/reviews/currentreviews.htm

http://www.elpasotexas.gov/library/archive/2009/news050909.asp

Who ever thought a simple CD of Contemporary Jewish Pop would be appealing to so many people across the globe? Requests for Ellen's music are coming from as far away as Northern Ireland and Germany. Station and website listings will be posted as staff are able to post them. Give us a few weeks....

In the meantime, keep on listening and enjoying, and share the peaceful music with others.

El Paso based vocalist Ellen Wilson makes it to FM Kosher 101.9 all time favorites with her debut "Songs of Ascent" , an instant hit with listeners.

Kosher 101.9
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRLog (Press Release) – Feb 26, 2009 – El Paso based vocalist Ellen Wilson makes it Kosher 101.9 line up of all time favorites with a rich mix of jazzie, middle eastern tunes for the soul.
Ellen M. Wilson’s Songs of Ascent is the perfect album for tense listeners in tense times. Songs of Ascent is a balm that rarely comes packaged in CD form. The compositions are all based on Jewish liturgy, but the arrangements and message transcend religious affiliation.

Collaborating with producer and arranger Scott Leader, one of the country's most sought after performers of original Jewish rock and folk music, the multi-talented vocalist- whose sound has been praised by many as "angelic" and "ethereal"- transcends all cultural and religious boundaries with rich and colorful interpretations of ten compeling songs.

Songs of Ascent opens with “Modeh Ani,” a grace said upon awakening. Wilson infuses the melody with haunting Middle Eastern tones reminiscent of the muezzin’s call to prayer. Station Mgr Maccabee stated that the music was an instant hit with listeners. "An oasis for the Neshma".
These powerfull, healing, spiritual songs will sweep you back to our ancestors.
For more review and comments visit Ellen Wilson at www.ellenmwilson.com and you can be the judge of this fantastic music work that has hit the airways.
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Ellen M. Wilson and Friends has been put on the list of professional musical acts being considered for the 2009 Music Season of the City of El Paso Museum and Cutural Affairs Department.

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