THIRD TIME'S A CHARM
as their third U.S. tour kicks off in the Southwest.
4 shows THIS WEEK in Albuquerque, Sedona, Tempe and Tucson!
4 shows THIS WEEK in Albuquerque, Sedona, Tempe and Tucson!
Q: Hi, gals, it’s great to see you again! So, for those
who don’t know your show, is it safe to call it "an evening of contemporary
music and storytelling?"
A. FIona (laughing): It's been quite a year and there are loads of new stories to tell, so, yes, that description fits nicely.
Q: This is your 3rd time ‘round the U.S., so can you tell us what new treats you have prepared for this tour?
A. Fiona: Well, we both have new albums, which is really
exciting. I’m playing tracks from Signature – Solo, which I just recorded
in hi-rez digital for my audiophile fans. It includes “Grace” a version
of which just charted on a #1 Billboard Album.
A: Trysette: I’ve put together a new solo album of piano
and vocals to replace my 4 track EP Neutral Bay Session, which will be
available exclusively at the shows. I’m also adding brand new songs to
the show, which I've been recording for my full band album due to be released
in March 2015.
Q: Trysette, tell us, how are
the two of you getting on these days? We’ve seen your videos, you know, and one
might sense a bit of artistic "tension" at times. Any video updates in the pipeline?
A: Trysette: Well,
you know, Fiona is back to being “blonde” so it’s very “important” that we
capture that (rolls her eyes). We actually started making a third video
on our last tour, so let's see if we can get something out this time around.
It’s all on me, as usual.
Q. Fiona, are you going to get
stuck with all the driving again, or will you make a stand this year?
A. Fiona: Trysette is actually
a really good driver – but I’m happy to drive and let her “help me” be better
at it. She always has the BEST "advice" on the road. (wink wink).
Q. You gals get a lot of
credit for boosting the opening acts that you choose in various cities. Who’ve
you got for us this year?
A. Fiona: We’ve got TheFinzer/Mahoney Duo in New Mexico and Arizona, and Jeffrey Pine in Colorado.
Both acts are really terrific, we're excited to share them with our fans.
A. TRYSETTE
- Something we really love to do is invite a bunch of students onto the stage
in Grand Junction, CO to sing on one of our songs. These students attend a
workshop with us during the day before the show and we teach them the
harmonies. It's a thrill for them and their parents. This year, I plan to teach
them an indigenous Australian song by the Tiddas. I think they'll enjoy it.
We’d love to do this in other cities, too, by the way, if there are any interested
music teachers out there.
Q. What’s
next, after the tour ends in December?
A. Fiona: Quite a lot of globe-trotting, actually. I have
an L.A.-area show in early December, then Christmas in Vermont, the Grammy's in
February, China in April, presenting at the ZMR Awards in April, and an
audiophile show in Munich, Germany to promote my hi-resolution album Signature
– Solo. Then I'll master Signature – Studio with Bob Ludwig in Portland,
Maine, and perform at The S.H.O.W in Orange County, followed by a small Aussie
tour in September and then Christmas again!
A. TRYSETTE:
I plan to stay on here in the States to finalize and release my fourth album in
March. I’m excited to do some pretty extensive touring to promote it, so maybe
I’ll be back soon!
Q. Sounds good, ladies, have a great trip, we'll see you in December in L.A.!
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For more info about Fiona Joy
& Trysette and local tour dates, visit Songkick.
Video Links:
Throckmorton, CA performance of
Trysette’s “ Silky Fingers” 2013
