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April 9th, 2009 Returning to my loft in the Bronx next week. Currently working on a new album that will feature strings, piano, and vocals. Keep posted for open mic nights. So blessed... "No More No Less" was chosen alternative rock track of the day on April 8th at GarageBand.com . I got compared to Radiohead!!! (who listeners thought I sounded like and was influenced by). Hope everyone is well and thank you kindly for your support.
January 8th, 2009
New year, new aspirations. Looking promising. New on the site is a live performance of “No More No Less”- listen to Ted Poor’s solo at the end. I’m so blessed to play with him. Also- keep checking back for dates- I’m investing in a keyboard around 15 lbs. that I can easily transport to open mics/shows/etc. My Yamaha Motif Es8, which I currently use is 65 lbs. Yes, picture me moving that back and forth. Anyways, hope everyone had a happy new year- be in touch soon. Also- recording of “Ave Maria” is up on My Space. I love that song. www.myspace.com/christinehaganproject. December 3rd. 2008 It's been quite a while. Sorry for the lack of time. Many doings in between the last time I updated. I've scored a commercial, I'm working on releasing a new E.P.(which will be available on ITunes, etc) ...and the most exciting part! I'm working on new material. I will also be doing arrangements for a Smithsonian book which is very exciting. Watch for me doing more solo voice and piano gigs in NYC... I'm taking a break and being intimate for a while. They all come from the piano anyways Finally, and most awesome, there are two new tracks up on the site produced by Josh Valleau and Ryan Ferreira featuring Mike Chiavaro on bass and Ted Poor on drums. April 30th, 2008 It's been a while, but lots of good news has transpired. I was selected by Billboard and Taxi as one of the top 13 bands in the Northeast. Also, a fillm licensing company will be featuring my songs. Be sure to come to Crash Mansion on May 14th to hear some new songs and rock to the old ones. September 30th, 2007 - Got another show in the works. Head on down to Crash Mansion on Tuesday October 9th. We'll be playing at 10PM. July 24th, 2007 - Did you miss our Piano's show? We'll now's your chance to see it thanks to Cary Chatham and MusicSceneTV.net. You should definately check out his website, but here is a link to the show. After you watch that head over to the sights page to see some other photos of the show. June 11th, 2007 I am really hoping a lot of you can make it to the Delancey on June 26th at 9 PM- Hopefully we will be debuting some new songs. In other news, I’ve been working a few jobs and teaching some lessons- keeping busy until school starts back up. My heart and soul is in this music though so keep the love coming for support. I will be updating this page more frequently so check back- I will soon have some video clips up from our Pianos show. 3/17/07 - I got the CD’s in the mail and it’s killin. I’m so psyched for the release party- I’ll let you know as soon as it’s scheduled. In other news, “Girl” got track of the week for alternative pop on Garageband.com. It’s also being featured on Indie-Music.com all month. Feb. 24th, 2007 Due to bad weather, the Lion’s Den show has been rescheduled for March 6th at 10 PM. CD is nearing completion. The artwork is finally finished and Oasis is in the replication process. Check back for Grace release party. Jan. 14th, 2007 Come be my Valentine. We'll be performing at the Lion's Den February 14th. Jan. 3rd, 2007 New Year. New Happenings. The record is finished. It is available at Rhapsody.com and ITunes. The name of the record is Grace. You can also preorder it by contacting info@christinehagan.com. C.D. release party will be in NYC most likely in Feb. or March. Meanwhile, band is busy rehearsing new material. We welcome guitarist Ryan Ferreira to the group. In other news, I finished my first semester at NYU in film scoring. I’m so excited for you all to hear the record. It truly sounds amazing. "Girl" will be track of the day on www.garageband.com on January 7th. Check out www.myspace.com/christinehaganproject. We will be performing at "The Lion's Den" in January (or February, check back for the exact date). Hope to see you there. August 20th, 2006 - The album is finaly finished. The tracks are all mixed and are being set to be mastered on September 18th. Look for the album (and tracks on ITunes) shortly there after. In other great news "Just Another Day" is being featured as the pop track of the day on www.garageband.com Please check it out and vote for me. And come back soon for more news on the release date, release party, and up coming shows. July 1st, 2006- Lots happening. Will be returning to Saturday June 3rd, 2006 … listening to Portishead… I’ve clearly failed at updating regularly, but the quest continues anyways. Many great happenings have aspired since I last wrote. I’ve spent the better part of the last six months composing and have lots of new material. There are two new songs up on the sounds page to check out. “123” I just finished last week, and “Girl” is a live recording from Ultrasound. The band (Ted Poor-drums, Grey McMurray- guitar, Mike Chiavaro- bass) just returned from recording two new tracks in October 20th, 2005 -New sound clip of recently completed studio track- “Heroine”- on music page. This track was a collaborative effort withh producer Anthony J. Resta. Hope you all enjoy - Lately been very busy with composing, teaching, practicing and rehearsing- Looking forward to upcoming shows late fall. Thursday May 5th, 2005- 10:51 PM- listening to new Nine Inch Nails LP- With Teeth- been searching out new music desperately- any suggestions- hit me. Band resumes this Monday May 9th for a summer full of bling. I’ve been going crazy trying to finish three new songs- two “pop” per industry recommendation and one piano concerto-esque (as Josh refers to it-). I seem to be cursed with having an abundance of ideas consistently and constantly questioning which works the best- on the up side, the word writer’s block is foreign to me. Working on co-writing song with Anthony J. Resta- will be heading into studio this month to lay down vocals- stay awake. Saturday April 9th (2:41 AM)- … as I sit here weak and weary once upon a midnight dreary… it’s finally spring- and though I must admit I miss the cold grayness of a stale winter night- I think the sunshine helps the majority of us to brighten our moods somewhat. Hopefully I will update this page frequently- it has always been a desire to journal on my website consistently- even if there is a period in time where nothing ground breaking is happening; just my own little insight into the on goings of the outside world. I find myself in a strange place of lawyers, managers, etc. right now which is new for me… I’m used to strictly worrying about having the time to compose and rehearse, but as of late my attention is drawn to the industry side of things… interesting… trying to keep my head above water while I teach and compose and juggle the day to day madness of a 26 year old. My sister got married last weekend in MI… I was her maid of honor- I played the Brahms Romanze OP. 118 in F major (check it out if you aren’t familiar with it…). Amidst all of this, I’m trying to learn more about the life of Pope John Paul II. Until next time, peace… Sunday February 13th- Back from Monday January 24th… … anxiously awaiting returning to Boston February 4th and 5th to finish mixing EP. Been composing diligently meanwhile… hopefully will be able to premier new material at next show… looking forward to recording being finished and focusing on performing again. Definitely been a surreal experience with many highs and lows. Hopefully the finished product reflects all the work, sacrifice and love so many devoted to this project. Teaching piano lessons has kept me busy, along with several side projects I have going on… including: Jen Graham Ensemble (performing originals, Philip Glass selections) and MANY Beyondo gigs approaching (every Wednesday in Feb. 11 PM at the C note). Hopefully 2005 will be an amazing year filled with creativity and opportunities. Sunday December 19th… … The past two months have been rehearsals, arrangements, sleeping on the floor in Brooklyn, 251 W. 30th, 24 hour days w. no rest… amazing. Through much effort and sacrifice by all involved, stage one of recording has been completed… returned from boston yesterday. The record was recorded at studio bopnique (Lowell, MA)- is being produced by anthony j. resta and engineered by karyadi sutedja… (check em out… they’re insane- www.studiobopnique.com)…it features grey mcmurray- guitar, ike sturm- bass, josh valleau- synths, programming, ted poor- drums. Very exciting- cannot wait for everyone to hear the finished product. I’m going back up to boston first and second week in January to record live piano, strings, and do mixing… then it’s off to LA for mastering… probably looking at Feb. before you can purchase CD. I feel like w. this recording a new chapter begins. Many new opportunities and hard work lies ahead… ready for the challenge with all my heart. |