| 08.10.11 Danielle Ate the Sandwich on Tour this Fall |
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INDIE FOLK SONGSTRESS DANIELLE ATE THE SANDWICH
DANIELLE SNAGS 2011 WESTWORD MUSIC AWARD “A woman of inspired musicality, plaintive beauty, charming virtue and whip-smart aesthetics.” – Denver Post
Colorado media sweetheart - singer-songwriter Danielle (Ate the Sandwich) Anderson – was recently hailed by Westword as “indie-folk goodness” and bestowed the title “Best Singer Songwriter” during their annual music awards ceremony. This fall, Danielle returns to select markets around the country – where steadily growing numbers are proof that word about this young and engaging talent is spreading. Danielle Ate the Sandwich’s intelligent, insightful, incisive tunes have garnered her growing popularity and engaging, inventive DIY videos have, over the past five years, garnered her a huge and devoted following at live gigs throughout the States and, especially, on YouTube, where her personal channel boasts thousands of subscribers and millions of views. Her ever-growing fan base greets each new entry, featuring Danielle on vocals, ukulele and/or guitar, enthusiastically. But today Danielle is going beyond those not-so-humble beginnings. Two Bedroom Apartment, her third and most sophisticated album to date, is a collection of songs that establishes Danielle Ate the Sandwich as one of the most original and noteworthy rising forces in music. For Danielle, the new effort, which she co-produced with Mark Bliesener at Macy Sound Studios in Denver, marks an elevation to the next level of artistry. “I have to admit that being one of those ‘DIY musicians who got their start on YouTube’ has been an incredible treat,” says Danielle. “It’s amazing that I can sell enough albums to pay my rent. It’s incredible that I keep busy playing shows so I don’t need to justify getting a ‘real’ job and it’s even crazier that when I log on to YouTube, I can see that thousands of people have watched my homemade music videos. It’s still unbelievable to know that most of those watching like what they see.” But now, adds Danielle, “While this world of subscribers, comments, favorites and thumbs-downs has become my home field, I would love for my songs to transcend beyond my homely and quirky videos as well as the novelty that the title ‘YouTube musician’ connotes.” Two Bedroom Apartment—which follows Danielle’s self-titled debut and 2009’s Things People Do—is the vehicle that’s taking her to that transcendent place. Each of the songs carries on the candid approach and forthrightness that has already endeared Danielle Ate the Sandwich to so many, but adds a few new layers of songcraft on top of it all. Her songs, which deftly balance wit and intimacy, are observational and easy for anyone to relate to, yet rich in imagery and smartly constructed—none of that obtuse, head-scratchingly pompous stuff for Ms. Sandwich, just well-written, beautifully sung songs you’ll want to hear again and again. The complete list of currently confirmed Danielle Ate the Sandwich tour dates is as follows: 07/30/11 Colorado Springs, CO Jives Coffee [Additional dates to be announced.] http://www.danielleatethesandwich.net/ ###
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