Giving Thanks - You deserve gifts!

It's the day after Thanksgiving, and I'm still feeling grateful to everyone who's supported my indie music efforts. In fact, I feel that way year round, so it's time for tangible gifts that show my appreciation!

Music is a human thing. You say things you can't say otherwise with music, you get inspired by new mind-blowing bands with friends, you hang out at shows and meet interesting people. Music scores your life in everything from movies to shopping malls, and more personally, gadgets like the iPod give you a private soundtrack for everything from the daily commute to falling in love.

So what I'm saying is, you're into music. You're downloading that gotta-have-it song from iTunes, cutting tracks you love into YouTube vids, relaxing with wine and something sassy on the stereo after work. You're already out there sharing your new fave tracks and going to shows with friends--and you should be rewarded for what you're already doing to get the word out about indie music!

It's simple.

If you encourage people to join the fun on Facebook, get some friends to buy my new album, throw a house concert or line up a show, spread the love on Twitter, stir up a flurry over my YouTube videos, drag (er, I mean bring) buds to my gigs, or whatever way of sharing you want to suggest, you'll get free musical stuff from yours truly.   

Email yippee[at]juliabarry[dot]com to find out more about your gifts!  Thanks again for all you do. I can't wait to send you your CDs and other goodies...

Thank-you giveaway, NPR vote, shows, & new reviews

Hello and Happy Thanksgiving!

I'm thinking about things I'm thankful for...
     + like the fact that you're reading this post and consistently encouraging, sharing, and supporting my music!
     + Also, there's this new review of "Once, or Twice" on Harmony Avenue and a mention on Buzzin Media,
     + voting on ShowcaseONE is still going strong,
     + there's the fun of upcoming shows on *real pianos,* wahoo!  [11/30 @ Gershwin Hotel, 12/14 @ Banjo Jim's, 1/3 @ Googie's Lounge, 2/6 @ Banjo Jim's]
     + and wow, NPR just opened up a call for the best indie albums of 2010, so perhaps if we all go suggest "Once, or Twice" in the All Songs Considered comments they might take note!

Sam Stein & Julia Barry at Banjo Jim's
Photo by Tom Starkweather

It's a lucky lady who gets to play her heart out and have you listen and cheer her on.  Thank you for continuing to show love while I hit the mean streets with my piano-itchy fingers!

As a little hooray 'n thank you, I'm throwing a giveaway and opening up my next interview to your questions--Brandon at Harmony Avenue will pick his favorite and throw it in the mix to be published on his blog in the next few weeks.  Check out the review or visit my Twitter feed to find out how to enter the giveaway and send in your question!

Pumpkin pie, autumn walks in crunchy leaves, and much gratitude...xoxo

Interview tonight & other fun news

Hellohello, some things of note today!

* Tonight at 10pmCT/11pmET my interview will air on "Into the Night."  Just click the video player on the home page to start listening.  KHND is very supportive of indie music, so tune in to their amazing efforts!

* I think it's about time I got a cool group of street teamers together.  Give a holler if you're interested in connecting folks to my Facebook page, turning peeps out to shows, and all that type of stuff.  Fun thank-you swag awaits you :).

* Update on the ShowcaseONE competition -- I'm doing well!  Thank you so much for all your voted stars :).  Please continue to tell friends so I can make it to the end in a few weeks!

Hope you're staying warm and dry on this drizzly fall day...
p.s. If you're in the NY area, I've got a show this Tues. 11/9 at Banjo Jim's.