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Singer/Songwriter Tessa Perry Releases "Weightless"
First Full-Length CD On Newly-Formed Loyalkaspar Music Label
NEW YORK, NY - Tessa Perry (http://www.tessaperry.com),
the soulful,
Irish singer/songwriter, has released Weightless, a twelve track
offering of deceptively soothing, deeply cutting songs. It is the first
full-length CD from the Irish 28-year-old former busker and pub
performer, and the first release from Loyalkaspar Music
(http://www.loyalkasparmusic.com),
the newly launched music division of
the creative design/motion-graphics company Loyalkaspar
(http://www.loyalkaspar.com).
A three-month US tour will begin in
Spring.
"I'm so happy to have completed this record," says Perry. "I've been
carrying these songs around Europe and the US for a long time now,
almost as if they were my children. Now, having recorded them I feel
like I can move on, like I've sent the children off to college and I
look forward to seeing them at weekends only! You might say that I'm
feeling 'weightless.'"
Tessa has found a voice of her own, with a style that could be compared
to the pensive writings of Dylan, Damien Rice and Patty Griffin.
Perry's music has been described critics on both sides of the Atlantic
as "wistful," "candid," "sweet as gin," and "harshly subtle." The songs
run the gamut from the simple acoustic melody of "Jumping Puddles" to
the more forceful "One Chord Song" and "Baltimore" - what ultimately
ties Weightless together is Perry's insightful, deeply personal lyrics
and the soulful warmth of her voice. She's all heart.
Born in England and raised on the West Coast of Ireland, Perry began
her musical career at age18 armed only with a beat up guitar, three
chords and three cover songs. She supported herself through busking on
street corners and playing in pubs, for drinks. Tiring of those first
three songs, Perry began soon began writing her own, gaining notice in
the process. She released her debut EP, the five-track Live at
DeBarras, in 2001.
"The EP did pretty well, considering that we were just selling it at
gigs," says Perry "it got me gigs with people like Ani Difranco and the
Indigo girls and opened a lot of doors for me. I worked a lot of day
jobs before coming to New York though. Most of the songs on Weightless
were written during that time. They are mostly about letting go, being
yourself and taking responsibility for the person that you are."
Promising a Dublin bank that she would buy a car with the money they
loaned her, Perry traveled instead to New York City where, through a
myriad of open mic performances, she gained the attention of Beat
Baudenbacher and David Herbruck, co-founders of Loyalkaspar and new
music label Loyalkaspar Music.
"Tessa is someone we've known for years, and she's really a partner in
the label," says Baudenbacher. "We always wanted our company to be more
than just motion graphics, and we decided this was the right time. A
lot of companies wish they could do other stuff, but can't find the
time or energy. We decided that we had to make good on both."
About Loyalkaspar Music:
Founded by David Herbruck and Beat Baudenbacher, Loyalkaspar Music is
an independent record label devoted to bringing great music to greater
attention. More information can be found at
http://www.loyalkasparmusic.com
Tessa Perry Links:
Follow Tessa Perry on her musical journey at the following web sites!
http://www.tessaperry.com
http://myspace.com/tessaperrymusic
http://ezfolk.com/audio/bands/1021/
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