Thanks! and Caffe Lena

Thank you to all who came out to The Underscore on Friday! The sound was amazing - it was one of our best shows yet. We met a traveler from Maine - and another man who told us we sounded like the Sundays. I've never heard them, so will have to give a listen this week. We did a short set ... only 7 songs:

1. Reincarnate
2. Life
3. Tangled Up
4. Like You
5. Phase
6. Wildfires
7. Lullaby

Jessa and I are really excited for our next show on December 22nd at Caffé Lena in Saratoga Springs, NY. It will be our first show in our hometown in two years!! Caffé Lena is a really special venue, too. It's intimate and a little weather-worn. This stage has seen such greats as Bob Dylan (on his first tour!), Arlo Guthrie, and Don McLean. We really hope to see you there!


Show information:
December 22, 8pm, $10
Caffé Lena. 47 Phila Street, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Telephone for information and reservations: (518) 583 0022


Until next time, I bid you adieu!
~Beth


"All that we are is the result of what we have thought."
-Buddah

New Site, Taking a break...Poland?

Finally the new site is up...songs, photos and all! After several full days slaving away at my computer... color changes, font changes, layout changes, etc. later... I can finally say that it is in working order. That doesn't necessarily mean it's finished by any means. I am always in the process of editing and trying to make things perfect. (Deep breath...and let go.) ;-)

Jessa and I are taking a break from performing for the rest of this month and next to record and find a new place to live. Yes, we are moving in together, which could prove to be a very volatile situation. ! Luckily Dan is moving in, too... should make an interesting tricycle of human interaction.

Do you ever get really excited about a plan-to-be that ends up falling through? I am the queen of this heartwrenching experience...so not to get my hopes up... but Jess and I have been asked to open for a band that is touring in Poland. Everything is very up-in-the-air...cross fingers ;-) I'll keep you posted.

If you haven't seen the new site... click here to see it in all its splendor and glory.

talk soon.
xoxo

Beth

Finally the new site is up...songs, photos and all! After several full days slaving away at my computer... color changes, font changes, layout changes, etc. later... I can finally say that it is in working order. That doesn't necessarily mean it's finished by any means. I am always in the process of editing and trying to make things perfect. (Deep breath...and let go.) ;-)

Jessa and I are taking a break from performing for the rest of this month and next to record and find a new place to live. Yes, we are moving in together, which could prove to be a very volatile situation. ! Luckily Dan is moving in, too... should make an interesting tricycle of human interaction.

Do you ever get really excited about a plan-to-be that ends up falling through? I am the queen of this heartwrenching experience...so not to get my hopes up... but Jess and I have been asked to open for a band that is touring in Poland. Everything is very up-in-the-air...cross fingers ;-) I'll keep you posted.

If you haven't seen the new site... click here to see it in all its splendor and glory.

talk soon.
xoxo

Beth

The Callen Sisters at Sin-e

Thanks all for coming to our acoustic set at Sin-e September 18. So happy to see all of you there. This venue was so special to us, knowing that greats like Jeff Buckley graced this stage. I even met this really cool guy from Italy who captured my soul on his video camera! ;-) Our next show is set for October 14 at 8PM at Desmond's Tavern (Park Ave South). We hope you can make it!

~ Beth

New Song Posted!

A demo version of the track "Irrelevant" from our upcoming release is now available on MySpace and The Callen Sisters website. The track was written by Jessa, our in-house "rock harpist." We are planning to release 2 singles before the album release, "Anomie," (by yours truly), and "Irrelevant." Stay tuned for dates!

~ Beth

The Callen Sisters' Band Debut

The Callen Sisters performed with a band for the first time in NYC this past Tuesday, August 22nd at Kenny's Castaways for a 7:00 show. A large crowd arrived for the performance, one spectator commenting that the act was "intriguing and genuine" and pleasantly surprised that "the harp is actually part of the band, not a novelty!" The instrumentation included the Callens' voices and their harp and guitar, along with Dan Castellani on keyboards, Chris Anderson on bass, and Dave Gluck on drums. The band performed songs off the upcoming album, scheduled for release at the end of 2006. "We had so much fun!" Jessa Callen commented after the show, "We definitely want to play with the band more. It brings so much more energy to the performance!" The Callen Sisters' next show will be on September 18th at Sin-e. The show starts at 7pm, and the sisters will be on at 8.

Jessa Struts her Classical Chops at Mo Pitkin's

The Callen Sisters' very own Jessa Callen showed off her Classical side at an event hosted by The Orchard at Mo Pitkin's House of Satisfaction in NYC on July 5, 2006. Jessa entertained guests as an 'opener' for featured performer Ana Vidovic, one of the world's most accomplished classical guitar virtuosos. Jessa performed songs from her eclectic reperotoire, including Celtic and Classical harp favorites, for an hour-long happy hour prior to the show.

Jessa will be performing next at Kenny's Castaways, 157 Bleecker St, NYC on August 22 with her group, The Callen Sisters. She will be accompanied by an accomplished crew of musicians, including Dan Castellani of Slice Records on keyboards, Chris Anderson on bass, Rhythm and Brass' Dave Gluck on drums, and her sister, Beth Callen on guitar and vocals. To read more about the show, please visit The Callen Sisters website.

Dan Castellani, Slice Records Production House

The subject of this post is the ever-creative, ever-versatile, man of many music-related trades, Dan Castellani. Dan is producing our debut album (as yet untitled). You could safely say that he helps make magic happen. In addition to being a phenomenal pianist and bassist, Dan's studio work is creative, intelligent, and plainly: good.

Dan is currently forming a network of musicians, audio engineers, writers, and fellow companies under his Production house, Slice Records. The production house can offer services such as: recording, mixing, and engineering; lessons in the art of digital recording; lessons on just about any instrument including harp, bass, piano, guitar and voice; musicians to play live or in the studio; and many other music 'solutions.'

Visit Slice Records Production House for all the details.