The "Shed" tour is a wrap! Recaps and Highlights

The "Shed" tour is a wrap! Recaps and Highlights

As we head right into 2012 I wanted to recap my fall 2011 tour !

My Tour band, The Ingrid Gerdes Band, was comprised of awesome players and awesome people.

Guitar: Tony Rizzotto

Bass: Matthew Edwards

Drums: Zack Fierman

❤ I want to thank them again for their hard work and great musicianship!

We hit several cities throughout New England and the East Coast and had a wonderful time.

Meeting new people, gaining more fans and playing some great music!

Thank you to these venues for having us!

Tommy Doyles- Cambridge, MA

Rockwood Music Hall- New York, NY

Shrine World Music- Harlem, NY

Roots Cafe- Providence, RI

Ebenezers- Washington, D.C

The Avalon Theater- Easton, MD

Suba Tapas- Harrisburg, PA

☹ Unfortunately we had to cancel our show in Rochester due to conflicts, we were sad about that! Next time!

A HUGE Thank you to NPR for featuring me and my music on

this Thanksgiving's All Things Considered. 

*To read about or listen to that click here.

That was such an amazing experience!

I am so touched by the comments I received from people all over the world who heard the show and are new fans.  
Thank you thank you thank you!

What's next for 2012? 

I'm at it again! I have been writing songs for a new album which I plan to record next year! Stay tuned, I'm loving the sound already!

* New shows in 2012 as well so check the show date calendar HERE

Did someone say- slide show? Yes I think so! Here is a slideshow of shots from the Fall "Shed" Tour 2011!

Last Leg of the "Shed," Tour this weekend!

Tour Dates this weekend! 

I can't believe we are finally on the last leg of my fall "Shed," tour!

   We are headed back to D.C, this time to play live, then to Easton, MD and Harrisburg, PA.

*  Here is the schedule, please come on out if you're in the area! 

Always great to hear from friends and fans!

• 12/8/11 Ebenezers in Washington, D.C at 7:30pm 

• 12/9/11 The Historic Avalon Theater in Easton, MD 7:30 doors

• 12/10/11 Suba Tapas in Harrisburg, PA 9pm

NPR All Things Considered Recap and Links

Thank You everyone for the overwhelming amount of love and feedback I received after the segment aired

 on NPR Thanksgiving Day!

 I am so happy that my music has reached more listeners out there!

In case you missed the segments 

here is The LINK to listen online.

The Article about the interview 

as well as three bonus tracks 

 available HERE

• If you are looking for the Album online You can purchase it Here

on iTunes, Amazon, CdBaby and many more of your preferred online retailers.

NPR Thanksgiving Broadcast- Ingrid Gerdes Featured artist on All Things Considered

NPR Thanksgiving Broadcast- 

Ingrid Gerdes Featured artist on All Things Considered

I'm thrilled that I was asked along with my band to stop by the NPR studios in Washington D.C this November to record a performance and interview for this Thanksgiving's broadcast of All Things Considered.

What an amazing time! 

You can tune in Nov.24th at 5:35 EST,

 and repeating at 7:35 EST on your local NPR affiliate. 

• To find out when it airs in your town click here.

You will be hearing several songs from my newest album, "Shed," performed by myself and my band: Anthony Rizzotto, Matthew Edwards and Zack Fierman.

I hope you enjoy and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Ingrid Recording at NPR studio A

The Ingrid Gerdes Band at NPR Studios

Remembering to give back this Holiday season!

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I like to donate annually, every December, to my top four charities as a way to give back but also to remind myself what the holiday spirit is all about. 

I think it's easy to get caught up in the day to day hustle and bustle and also far too easy to hope someone else is "doing something about it."

This year I thought I would share my favorites in hopes of inspiring more giving.  My feeling is that, no matter how small, giving what you can makes a difference.

*I am in no way affiliated with any of these organizations, they are just causes I strongly care about. There are so many others I would gladly champion as well, and I encourage everyone to educate themselves on what is out there. Happy Holidays!

My Top Four Charities are:

• St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
• World Wildlife Fund (WWF)
• Animal Legal Defense Fund 
• The Humane Society of the United States   

❤  I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything, I will not refuse to do something I can do.

Edward Everett Hale
American Author

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Terminal Bytz Remixes are available now!

My two new Terminal Bytz Remixes are available now! 

   A interesting mix of Urban/R&B/Neo-Soul/Electronic/Trip Hop from producers Craig Welsch and Myroslaw Bytz with my original vocals make these tracks really fun!

Follow these links to check them out now!

• Ingrid Gerdes | Trying to Remember (Terminal Bytz Remix) | CD Baby

• Ingrid Gerdes | Can't Take Anymore (Terminal Bytz Remix) | CD Baby

Also available on iTunes, Amazon, Bandcamp and Verizon!

Ingrid Gerdes on NPR’s All Things Considered!

IG on NPR’s All Things Considered!

I am so extremely excited to share that I will be performing and doing an interview on NPR's All Things Considered!! I will be traveling with my band to Washington D.C for an 11/11/11 taping which will broadcast Nationally on Thanksgiving Day! We will be performing 6 songs from my newest album "Shed." If you still haven't checked it out- now's the time!

• Check HERE for your local air-times!

• About NPR's All Things Considered: Currently the 5th most listened to radio show in the US with an audience of 13+ million listeners! It was also the first news program on NPR, and is broadcast live worldwide through several outlets.

Needless to say I have the highest respect for NPR and am extremely honored to have been asked on the show.

That's Not all the news I have though!

I am finally going to officially release Two new Remixes! I love the fusion sound producers Craig Welsch and Myroslaw Bytz have created. We feel like it's a new sound combining things from several genres. They are a bit dance, dub step, hip hop, house, R&B and a whole lot cool! :)

Look for them on 11/11/11 The Luckiest day Ever!

Fall "Shed" Tour

So excited to share some tour dates with everyone. I am really looking forward to playing out this fall.
I'm adding dates every week so keep checking.
Updates will also be on my FaceBook Fan Page.

Donation Update- Thank you!

Update: Finally the figures are all in!
Thanks to everyone who purchased my songs on Dec 24th 2010,
those proceeds ($200.00- good job! at .99 a song!) have been donated to
the Humane Society of Southwest Missouri.

See old post for more info: http://ingridgerdes.blogspot.com/2010/12/news-updates-charity-info-and-more.html#links

Ingrid Gerdes Music on Facebook

REMIX City!

Several Dance Remix's coming up this summer. Some will be available on my official re-released version of "Shed." Keep an eye out for that!
Here is the first one: CleverGirl remix MOVE
It's super dancy and raw! I love it.
Thanks to Clever Girl for an awesome job! Check it out if you like to dance!

Update City!

Hey All! Just wanted to shoot out some updates for the coming months.

I am still in the midst of a great blues radio campaign, which has been a lot of fun. I will be performing live and giving an interview Aug 27th on WUML 91.5FM Lowell, MA at 3pm on their Blues Deluxe show so stay tuned for that!

Several tracks on the album have been licensed to retail giants Gilly Hicks, a division of Abercrombie and Fitch, and Arden B, for national airplay on their in-store radio stations.

Songs from the album will also be heard on Showtime’s The L Word and the MTV programs Teen Wolf, The Hard Times of RJ Berger, Moving In and The World of Jenks.

Upcoming Tour! Starting this October I will be traveling all over the East Coast playing shows. I’ll be performing songs from Shed and maybe some new tunes! I have already been writing 2 new albums! I am super inspired lately and have a lot of music I want to record.

Remix’s! Ever wonder how my music would sound over a hard core house or dubstep track?! Well I’ve got three awesome dance re-mix’s coming up that will answer that question. I think you’ll be dancing to them big time! Look for them late July.

This summer I am performing every weekend at private functions with my other band The Boston Players, but when the season wraps look out for new Ingrid Gerdes original music and shows!

If you still haven’t seen my new music video go check it out now. Here is one of my favorite shots from the shoot!

Official Music Video Launch of, "Shed!" Now Live!!

Just in case you missed it on my website's home page, the video is now Live! Yay!
I am so excited to share such an amazing experience with you all. If it looks like it was fun to shoot...it was! I loved the entire thing, what a blast. Thumb it up and spread it around if you like it!

Check it out on Vimeo Here!
Check it out on Youtube here!
Be a fan on Facebook Here
Follow on Twitter Here

After many requests for the lyrics to this song here they are!

Shed

Oops I didn’t know that you were so
Sensitive that I couldn’t tell you
All of the ways you screwed up,
Our relationship

Guess I didn’t notice you growing
Some new emotions and losing your backbone
But I wouldn’t recognize what I’ve never seen
Before

So don’t you point you finger at me
I’ll give up my silence to find some relief
You had you chance to make your amends
But you didn’t take it

So I’m gonna shed
All these emotions
I’ve been wearing around
Gonna shed
all your lying skin
It’s just weighing me down
Weighing me down

Thought I cleaned my blood of your venom
Yet here you are still spreading your poison
The face you don’t show is the one that I know
All too well

With your colors you like to fool them but
Never again will I be your victim
Now I am your mirror reflecting to you your
Fiction

So I’m gonna shed
All these emotions
I’ve been wearing around
Gonna shed
all your lying skin
It’s just weighing me down
Weighing me down

Ingrid Gerdes Music: Music Video Shoot- Summary

Ingrid Gerdes Music: Music Video Shoot- Summary

Music Video Shoot- Summary

Wow! That was an amazing experience. Whirlwind travel and all day non-stop working for 2 days then back to Boston normally sounds like torture, but it couldn't have been more fun and stress free!

First of all, Turks and Caicos is what I now refer to as "Magic Island." The beauty is indescribable... literally magical. I have been to a lot of beaches and amazing locations, but this place surpasses them all.

Secondly, the people I was working with were stellar on all levels. Vassili Shields, the very talented director, was a complete joy to work with. From the first talks of which song, concept and location to the actual 14 hour day of shooting we saw eye to eye on everything. I can't wait to share the final product as I know he will make it something beautiful that I can personally treasure forever. Kym Murray, the AD, was so organized and relaxed while being on top of every detail the entire trip. She and Vassili are also two of the most fun people to hang out with, we laughed so much my stomach hurt. After the shoot wrapped we hit the island for a celebration night that will not soon be forgotten.

My hair and makeup team consisted of Brigitte Wildt and Ann Clift-Northcote, of Turks and Caicos, who were so organized and on top of it that every transition was smooth. I loved working with them both! Of course, I did my own wardrobe styling, so I can't complain about the stylist! :) Thank you again to those who I worked with, it was a joy!


Here are some sneak peek stills from the shoot. More about the video when it launches very soon!

Buy Direct! Online Merch available

http://ingridgerdes.bandcamp.com/

We LOVE this option for fans! You can listen to all of the songs from "Shed," and then download or buy a hard copy! New T's also available.

Go check it out and tell your friends :) Don't Forget if you "Like" the fan page you get twice as many updates and fun!

Music Video coming right up!

I'll be departing for the Turks and Caicos islands in mere weeks to shoot my FIRST music video for the song, "Shed," off of my most recent album titled "Shed." That is right, it's the title track!
I chose this song for the video because it fits perfectly for the location and has all of the album themes within it: Strength, honesty, self realization, sass, and power!
I am very excited to be working with video director Vassili Shields to create a video that will be beautiful and artistic. Stay tuned, coming soon!! xx❤❤

PFOW a Success!

The Pot Full of Wishes event was a success, a lot of great silent auction prizes and raffles went to bidders whose donations go to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. We were able to raise a lot of money. Thanks all who came out!

See us featured in the Boston Globe. Thanks to Eric for being a great friend and survivor!

Playing for Charity! Join us and help grant a ✭wish✭

6th Annual A Pot Full of Wishes

http://www.apotfullofwishes.com/

Join the Greater Boston Chi Omega Alumnae Chapter for the 6th Annual "A Pot Full of Wishes" fundraiser to benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation® of Massachusetts and Rhode Island
Saturday, March 19, 2011
5:30 - 9:30 pm at Market (MKT)
Entertainment by Ingrid Gerdes
The goal is to raise $12K and Grant 2 Wishes!
Buy your ticket today at http://www.potfullofwishes.com/

Wondering what to wear? Cocktail attire is recommended. Dress to impress and don't forget it's a St Patrick's Day themed evening! Green is encouraged!

Your Boyfriend Lyrics

So many requests for these lyrics! Partly thanks to Gilly Hicks who is playing this song at all of their retail locations through Spring Break!

Here is a link where you can find them! Your Boyfriend Lyrics

Radio Play! Check it out and call in!

Hey everyone! Wanted to list just some college stations that have added my album, "Shed," and have it in rotation. Call in and request it up! ☝✮ Listed are stations in areas where I have lots of fans. There are tons more though! I'll list them entirely in a few weeks. This week East Coast and my home states!

Missouri:
KCOU Columbia

KOPN Columbia

KDHX St. Louis
KMNR Rolla
KSLU St Louis
Massachusetts:
Lasell Newton
WAMH Amherst
WCHC Worchester
WKKL West Barnstable
WMHC South Hadley
WTCC Springfield
WZLY Wellesley
New York:
VIC Radio Ithaca
WBNY Buffalo
WCVF Fredonia
WCVM Morrisville
WCWP Brookville
WDWN Auburn
WEOS Geneva
WITR Rochester
WKWZ Syosset
WSBU St.Bonaventure
WSPN Saratoga Springs
Kansas:

KJHK Lawrence ( Go Jayhawks!)
Illinois:
WIIT Chicago
WRDP Chicago
WUIC Chicago
WIDB Carbondale
WMXM Lake Forrest
WAUG Rock Island
WRBU Peoria
Florida:
WNSU Fort Lauderdale
Osprey Jacksonville
WOWL Boca Raton
WSBU St.Bonaventure

Ingrid Gerdes Live Album Release Party for ,"Shed."

"Shed," Album release show Video Montage is up! ❤

Thanks again everyone for making it out and continuing to support my music! Much Love!♥♥

"Shed," Album release show! A success! ❤

Wow what a turn out! We packed the House Of Blues Foundation Room in Boston, MA on Friday 1/28/11! Thank you to everyone who came out to help me celebrate my second album, "Shed!" I was so honored and touched to have so many people who came from places far and wide to be there.

Thank you to my band (efMH with Paul Jefferson and Eric Tait on horns) and back ground singers. Eric French and Mr. Hyde tore it up as the opening and break acts and backed me like the pros they are. Dan Dan Zhu and Danielle Federov, my singers and close friends, thank you! Thank you to My sister and Rebecce Yu for all of your help and for flying in to be my roadies and Erika to be my photographer :) Thank you to everyone who sent their love and has supported my music and this album. I appreciate it more than I can express. Video by JJ Miller coming soon!! Shed Album release photo album click here

✸ Ingrid Gerdes Album release Show with Special Guests the efMH Band

Time: Friday, January 28 · 8:30pm - 11:30pm
Location: The Foundation Room @ House Of Blues Boston
15 Landsdown Street
Boston, MA


Come Out and join us in celebrating the release of, "Shed," the sophomore album from singer/songwriter Ingrid Gerdes.

About "Shed,"- A strong, sassy and powerful vocal backed by Modern Soul-Pop,Throwback 1960's soul instincts, southern Blues and WWII era horn hints.
✶ www.IngridGerdes.com ✶

♫ Ingrid will be performing all of the songs from the new album and some old favorites. Backed by a full 9 piece band with horn section- it's going to be a great show!

♬ Special guests the efMH band: http://www.ericfrench.com/

Doors 8:30pm
$10/21+

Full Bar and Menu so come early and grab dinner!
*Foundation Room@ House of Blues Boston
* 15 Lansdowne Street
* Boston, MA 02215
* (617) 960-8372
* Email: hobcom.fr.membership.boston@livenation.com

✔ Look for the Foundation Room Entrance!
Link to the FaceBook Event