Ingrid Gerdes Lyrics

Lyrics!

To see all of my lyrics you can now visit the 

Ingrid Gerdes Lyrics Page on the right side tab ☞☞☞

Click Here To view The Ingrid Gerdes Lyrics Page

Lyrics for all songs on the Shed and Eclectic Collection albums.

Hurricanes, Chicago and Serendipity!

Oopsie, it's been a long time since I updated my blog! I have a ton of exciting updates, which I am happy to share.

I will be performing at the Cutting Edge Music Conference and Festival in New Orleans Sept. 29th. I am thrilled to have been invited to showcase at this amazing conference. 
I will be performing with some amazing local musicians at the famed Irvin Mayfield's IClub. 
Times, Map and More info HERE

Some things are too serendipitous to pass up! I have literally been obsessed with New Orleans for a year. Some of the new album I am creating has what I am calling a "Louisiana Swamp Stomp" vibe so I made it my mission to travel down to NOLA for "research." Yes my research may have involved drinking hurricanes and dancing to Dixieland bands, but that counts... in my opinion. So when I got the invite I had to answer, YES! (I may have shrieked it a little)
Here is hoping the only hurricanes I encounter on my trip are the sweet, cold and blended kind!

Also coming up will be my NEW website! I am going to be unveiling a total overhaul of my website very soon. Lots of new media, and fun perks to be added. Don't worry, the "auto play" will be gone Forever! I hate it too! You will now have the option to play songs at your discretion :)

The Big news is that I am going to start pre-production on the new album this winter. It's official, no more procrastinating. I will be recording a large portion of it in lovely Chicago, Il, which I am thrilled about! Another serendipitous event, as I've been equally obsessed with Chicago for quite some time.  Some of you know my sister and several BFF's live in the windy city, and it's also a hot seat for Blues music. 
Don't worry, I'll be recording the other portion of the album in my wonderful city Boston. Too many amazing musicians to work with here!

I can't wait to dive in and begin another musical AND physical journey! If you like my bluesy material you will love the new songs! 

As always, friend and fan support means everything to me. I am glad to bring y'all along for the ride if you want to come!

I wish everyone a fantastic end of Summer and an exciting and fun Fall!- Ingrid

“Life starts all over again when it gets crisp in the fall.”

― F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby

Pot Full Of Wishes

For All New Englanders-

 Please join me and the sisters of the Chi Omega Greater Boston Alumnae Chapter for the 7th Annual 

 A Pot Full of Wishes! 

The Make-A-Wish Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, March 24th from 5:00 – 9:00 pm at Sweet Caroline’s in Fenway, located at 1260 Boylston St., Boston MA 02215.

Over the past six years, A Pot Full of Wishes! has raised over $53,000 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation of MA and RI and has granted seven children with life-threatening illness their wishes. I am lucky to have been able to perform for the past 3 years and will be sitting in on a few songs this year as well.

Our fundraising goal this year is $12,000 – the cost of fulfilling the wishes of two children. Join us to help us make wishes come true!

Hope to see you there!

 Official Event Website

FaceBook Event Page

Radio Recaps and Shows

Hey all! Just want to clear up our next show date. It is correct on my tour calendar but I have said it incorrectly a few times on radio interviews lately...whoops!

Next and Last show for a while is: Feburary 11th at Tommy Doyles in Harvard Square- Cambridge, MA

10:30 sharp we go on! Doors open at 9:30 Come early, stay late and have a drink with us!

Thanks to everyone who made it out to the Foundation Room on 1/27/12!

✔ Here is a Video clip teaser of our cover of "Valerie" from that show

Boston's NPR: Click here to view and listen to the recent acoustic in studio performance. 

*Click "Listen Now" to hear the interview. I apologize for the yodeling :)

WUML Blues Deluxe live in studio performance and Interview

Here is the entire interview if you missed it

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 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

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!

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!

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

"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

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays friends, fans and family. Just a fun little holiday montage over one of my favorite Christmas songs! May your holiday be merry and bright!

Show Announcement

November 11th Playing The House Of Blues- Foundation Room with Chris Mann.

It's gonna be a good show. I'll be singing my new songs, so Mark your calendars and come out and see us live!

Buy your ticket here