Newsletter #40 – Make A Noise!

by Chris on May 4th, 2012

Happy May, Good People- This Saturday, May 5th - as part of an effort to Connect The Dots between climate change and extreme weather for Climate Impacts Day - I’ll be playing a free afternoon show in NYC from 3-4:45pm with Megan Burtt and Kyle James Hauser at Rockwood Music Hall (and I’ll be joined by the lovely, Sara J). We’re calling our Connect the Dots event the Make A Noise Show as...

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Interview: Circles on the Water

by Chris on May 4th, 2012

Posted on 2012/04/24 THE REALITY OF ‘THE ROAD NOT TAKEN’, BEGINS AT THE CROSSROADS WHERE YOU REALIZE THAT THE ALMOST UNTOUCHED AND NARROW PATH CAN LEAD YOU LITERALLY ANYWHERE. IT IS THOSE TREACHEROUS PARTS OF QUICKSAND THAT CAN TURN THE SCALES ON ANYONE’S DECISION TO ENTER. WHEN CANADIAN SINGER/SONGWRITER CHRIS VELAN STOOD AT THE INTERSECTION, AFTER PASSING THE BAR AND WORKING...

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ASCAP Playback Magazine Features “Make A Noise” EP to Support the Tar Sands Action

April 26th, 2012
My song, "Not Ours To Lose", is going to be included - alongside other artists, Katie Herzig, Todd Henkin and Arthur Alligood -  on a benefit EP called, "Make A Noise", to be released by NewSong Recordings on June 6th at The Sustainable Brands conference in San Diego.  The EP will be offered as a free download to all of the supporters and...
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Free Live Album Download from Lincoln Center show on 12/29/11

February 23rd, 2012
I’m very excited to let you know that you can now get a free download of my entire Dec 29th concert at the Lincoln Center (David Rubenstein Atrium). For this memorable show, I was joined by a stellar band (Aaron Steele on drums, Malcolm Gold on bass and Teddy Kumpel on guitar) and I dare say that ...
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Performing at The Sundance ASCAP Music Cafe

January 25th, 2012
SOCAN member Chris Velan is the only Canadian artist to be included in the 14th annual Sundance ASCAP Music Café showcase at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, which takes place Jan. 20-27. Rising pop star and Montreal, native Velan, who boasts such CBC Radio 2 staples as "Oceans Ago" and "There Goes Sarah," will...
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New Merch! Holiday Sale Now Through December 31!

December 7th, 2011
Hiya Folks- We're super stoked about the new t-shirts and posters now on sale in the store. Now through the end of the year, CDs are only $10 and the t-shirts are 25% off! Plus, if you purchase 2 or more t-shirts, we'll throw in a CD of your choice for free! Happy shopping.
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Live Show Preview – Skinny Pancake

October 25th, 2011

Skinny Pancake Announces Partnership with 1% for the Planet -Launch Party in Burlington Set for October 26- Burlington/Montpelier, Vt, Oct 19 2011 – The Skinny Pancake, Vermont’s leading restaurant focused on local food and sustainable agriculture, today announced joining 1% for the Planet, pledging one percent of sales to support...

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Live Video: “Same Clothes” @ Relix Magazine’s Office in NYC

September 8th, 2011
Here some rusty.dusty video of me playing "Same Clothes" live in the rooftop boiler room of RELIX MAGAZINE's office in NYC. \"Same Clothes\" - Live from the Relix Mag boiler room
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Interview: Glide Magazine

August 29th, 2011
August 29, 2011 “There are the things that haunt my mind: The blurred relationship of good vs. evil, ghosts, and the lessons and stories of history….. I’d like to think that this isn’t an exhaustive list,” says Montreal based artist Chris Velan on the vast inspiration of lyrical themes found in his songs. ...
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Interview Podcast Available: CBC Radio 2 Drive “Up Close”

August 9th, 2011
You can download an MP3 podcast of my in-studio performance and interview with Kelly Cutrara and Rich Terfry on CBC Radio 2 Drive's "Up Close" session.  You can also find it on the  iTunes Store by searching under 'podcasts' with the search words, 'CBC Radio 2 Up Close'. Hope you enjoy.
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