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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...
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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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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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A Conversation with Chris Valan
Mike Ragogna: Chris, your new album is titled "Fables for Fighters." Is that
how you see this assembly of songs?
Chris Velan: I do, at least on some level. For the most part, they were written during a time when I was out on the road a lot, touring for my previous album, "Solidago." I was solo and...
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Posted: Wednesday, July 6, 2011 11:51 am
By Naila Francis Staff Writer |
Montreal-based singer-songwriter Chris Velan will play Puck in Doylestown July 14, touring in support of new album, "Fables for Fighters."
The disc, his fourth, was released in June and produced by Iestyn Polson...
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Well-travelled and well-educated, Montreal’s
Chris Velan is a guy who knows music. Though his songs are typically laid-back, his dedication to the craft...
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It’s funny; the term “singer-songwriter” is casually tossed around to indicate a certain sound, as if a guy singing his own songs sounds just like another doing the same thing. I’ve been guilty as much as anyone, falling back on the shorthand when searching for a way to describe something....
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CHRIS VELAN plays Lee’s Palace Thursday (June 16) at 9 pm
See listing, the Painted Lady Friday (June 17) at 10 pm
See listing, and the Dakota Saturday (June 18) at 8 pm
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—by Ariel Vreeland, June 6, 2011
Montreal singer-songwriter and music producer of the documentary film
Sierra Leone’s Refugee All Stars Chris Velan has done it again by releasing his newest album,
Fables For Fighters. The once struggling law student will be celebrating his CD release party in NYC. Velan’s music is pure and...
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By Denis Armstrong, Ottawa Sun
First posted: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 5:48:55 EDT PM
Chris Velan bypassed a career as a human rights lawyer to pursue a career as a musician. (Alex McKinnon/stagesideimages.com)
Montrealer Chris Velan was on his way to becoming a human rights lawyer, defending the rights and dignity of those suffering...
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Welcome back to JamBase's baker's dozen to the bright lights of the music world. Last time we heard from Antioquia.
Cover Photo for New Album by Alex McKinnon
Writing music that’s extremely catchy – a soft net dotted with hooks and scrumptious bait – and also substantive is a true challenge even to the most seasoned...
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Thursday, 05 May 2011 11:23
Montreal, Canada has been known to have a productive and vibrant musical community, and singer-songwriter Chris Velan is one such example. PressPlus1's Alex Hutt chatted with him on the phone about his latest album
Fables For Fighters.
Interview and Photos By
Alexander Hutt
Montreal has...
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Well you should all send
Meg a thank you email for this latest recommended music. Meg has us headed to "La Belle Province", Montreal specifically, where
Chris Velan calls home. There is still more to thank Meg for (I think she has what I listen to figured out), but for now let's talk about how awesome
Fables for Fighters is.
I...
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April 19th, 2011
Artist:
Chris Velan
Album:
Fables for Fighters
Montreal-based singer-songwriter
Chris Velan is releasing his fourth full-length,
Fables for Fighters. Velan’s history and path to his musical career is a unique one. After studying law and passing the bar, Velan worked on a documentary featuring
Sierra Leone’s...
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Quick Hitters:: Chris Velan Fables for Fighters
The term world music is polarizing. For most indie snobs, you can’t help but recall John Cusack’s rant about Tim Robbin’s in High Fidelity, shudder as you hear more and more song writers pick the carcass of Graceland clean and pass many of the same judgments.
When it comes to...
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Montreal-based Chris Velan performed in front of a limited and intimate Hollywood crowd. As he removed his shoes on stage, he strapped on a guitar and introduced himself to the welcoming audience. At first glance, Velan appeared...
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I didn't know what to expect when I first heard Chris Velan. His songs and his character reminded me of Jack Johnson, Cat Stevens and Bob Dylan all rolled into a cute Quebecois singer.
The best thing about this guy is he ain't no dummy. After studying law and passing the bar, he traveled to West Africa where he was the music producer...
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A music blog by Brandon and Sara.
There was one thing that was clear about the Calgary Montreal based artist Chris Velan when he started playing at Phog Lounge. He was a master of multitasking.
As a solo musician with a loop machine, he transformed into a fully fledged guitar ensemble (sometimes with a percussion section). He had a...
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Chris Velan
Solidago, New Song Recordings
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From the Desk of Calvin Daniels
Friday, October 2, 2009
Review — CHRIS VELAN — Solidago
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