tag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:/blogs/mastering-round-1?p=3Mastering round 12024-02-01T09:54:06+13:00Colette Riversfalsetag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/73436562024-02-01T09:54:06+13:002024-03-27T16:33:16+13:00Well Hello Again!<p>Well golly. <br>I'm back!</p><p>If you follow my facebook page, you will know that in July 2023 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. So as you can probably imagine, my focus has been on getting though treatments and trying to work etc.</p><p>I had to cancel all gigs and the plan for my EP release last year which sucked, but cancer has a way of taking pole position. </p><p>What was weird is that I honestly haven't been in the mood or mindset to physically do any music…<br>But here I am now- 1st of Feb 2024, having done 5 months of chemo, had a big surgery (double mastectomy with immediate diep reconstruction) and am now on oral chemo pills till May (but very few side effects so far). <br>I'm feeling great! And low and behold- the first thing I want to do is play music and get cracking!</p><p>I have an album and a half worth of music that I've written and produced that is just waiting on me to mix and send off for mastering. I've been holding off on this as under chemo, my hearing was altered a bit….</p><p>So- In the next few months I'll be releasing an EP and then hopefully by the middle to end of the year- my album #2. Very excited with the direction that the new songs are heading. </p><p><strong><u>What about the band?!</u></strong></p><p>My poor bandmates Jordan and Momo thankfully had other projects that they were involved in, so didn't feel too abandoned by me. Jordan's band, "The Dead Zephyrs' actually won the NZ battle of the bands, so have some exciting things happening this year with that (recording etc). He's also in another band that does ‘Tool’. So he's not going to be in the line up of the ‘Colette Rivers Band', but knowing Jordan, I'm sure he'll come back for a few guest appearances!</p><p>Momo is chewing at the bit to get rehearsing again and spread that joy we always seem to find when playing together. </p><p>Adding to that is Phil on bass and vocals. By a stroke of luck, Phil has landed right in my lap (metaphorically of course!) as he has just started working with me (teachers). He has quite an awesome musical history, having worked for several years as a session bassist for Abbey Road Studios and has played Glastonbury Festival - not that I'm jealous- much!!!</p><p>And Rory on 2nd guitar. Rory lives round the corner with Momo and I didn't realise what a good guitarist he was, right under our noses! </p><p>So 2024 is set to be an awesome year- and man, do we appreciate how much joy we get out of coming together and playing music. <br> </p><p>After the dry spell- we are going to pour!</p><p>Colette </p><p>xxx</p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/73436552024-02-01T09:54:06+13:002024-03-27T16:40:39+13:00Well Hello Again!<p>Well golly. <br>I'm back!</p><p>If you follow my facebook page, you will know that in July 2023 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. So as you can probably imagine, my focus has been on getting though treatments and trying to work etc.</p><p>I had to cancel all gigs and the plan for my EP release last year which sucked, but cancer has a way of taking pole position. </p><p>What was weird is that I honestly haven't been in the mood or mindset to physically do any music…<br>But here I am now- 1st of Feb 2024, having done 5 months of chemo, had a big surgery (double mastectomy with immediate diep reconstruction) and am now on oral chemo pills till May (but very few side effects so far). <br>I'm feeling great! And low and behold- the first thing I want to do is play music and get cracking!</p><p>I have an album and a half worth of music that I've written and produced that is just waiting on me to mix and send off for mastering. I've been holding off on this as under chemo, my hearing was altered a bit….</p><p>So- In the next few months I'll be releasing an EP and then hopefully by the middle to end of the year- my album #2. Very excited with the direction that the new songs are heading. </p><p><strong><u>What about the band?!</u></strong></p><p>My poor bandmates Jordan and Momo thankfully had other projects that they were involved in, so didn't feel too abandoned by me. Jordan's band, "The Dead Zephyrs' actually won the NZ battle of the bands, so have some exciting things happening this year with that (recording etc). He's also in another band that does ‘Tool’. So he's not going to be in the line up of the ‘Colette Rivers Band', but knowing Jordan, I'm sure he'll come back for a few guest appearances!</p><p>Momo is chewing at the bit to get rehearsing again and spread that joy we always seem to find when playing together. </p><p>Adding to that is Phil on bass and vocals. By a stroke of luck, Phil has landed right in my lap (metaphorically of course!) as he has just started working with me (teachers). He has quite an awesome musical history, having worked for several years as a session bassist for Abbey Road Studios and has played Glastonbury Festival - not that I'm jealous- much!!!</p><p>And Rory on 2nd guitar. Rory lives round the corner with Momo and I didn't realise what a good guitarist he was, right under our noses! </p><p>So 2024 is set to be an awesome year- and man, do we appreciate how much joy we get out of coming together and playing music. <br> </p><p>After the dry spell- we are going to pour!</p><p>Colette </p><p>xxx</p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/72409122023-07-13T10:35:01+12:002024-03-27T16:36:56+13:00Upcoming GIGs<p>Hi Folks, </p><p>Well, I haven't talked about a few of the gigs we've done recently, because time has gotten the better of me! <br>I DO want to talk about a gig coming up in <strong>Featherston for Matiriki on the 16th July at </strong><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/Waimarie-Eatery-Bar-105828931857536/" role="link" tabindex="0"><strong><u>Waimarie Eatery & Bar</u></strong></a><br>It is called<span class="text-big"> ‘Matariki Jams’ </span>and will be a collection of artists and DJS. <br>Here's a <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/568982502102893/?ti=ls" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">LINK to the Details! </a><br> </p><p>Another GIG coming up will be at <strong>Valhalla in Wellington on the 30th of August</strong>, opening for Aussie artist, <a class="no-pjax" href="https://musicbylane.bandcamp.com/"><span>Lanę</span></a>.<br>Doors at 8pm and tickets available on Under The Radar (will update when available).</p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/71933972023-04-20T11:48:33+12:002024-03-27T16:39:59+13:002023 Update<p>Well, 2023 has so far flown by. Though we are only in April, it's been busy for me. </p><p>I've had a few gigs in the Wairarapa and a few in Wellington which have all been really good. Nowadays, I either play solo, as a duo with Momo Sato on keys and harmonies, or as a trio with the addition of Jordan Tredray on drums. </p><p>Jordan has been playing on and off with me for about 4 years and I got him to play some session drums on the ‘Memory Lake’ album. Momo came to the fold about a year ago and we're still having a lot of fun together, so long may this combo continue. <br><br>The sound recording from this weekend's gig at Moon in Newtown (very cool indie venue in Wellington, NZ) didn't work, so all I have is a few rough pics- at this stage…. But it was a great gig & we were really happy with the sound and appreciative of the wonderful audience that we had.</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/270079/cc86a3416ec5c8076d87dbbc98b853e60f0f715c/original/moonapril23.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p><p>In the Studio- I'm actually almost done with my EP! YEEEEEEE!!! <br>I've decided that I'll release an EP with 5 or so songs on it and then the album later in the year. I'm just doing final fixes and mix tweaks, so hoping that it won't be far off before I get that out to you! </p><p>Sometimes life gets in the way- the money job vs the happy job. hmmmm….. <br><br>Peace. xx</p><p> </p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/70168402022-07-18T17:21:33+12:002024-03-27T16:40:39+13:00UTR Article<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/2425ab6c02e62813b19ba51cb286e1de7db5e92c/original/utrarticleheavenandearth.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />I am so excited about this article. </p>
<p>Beautifully written. Thanks Under the Radar!<br><br><a contents="Read it Here!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/news/19803/Colette-Rivers-Shares-Single-Heaven--Earth.utr?fbclid=IwAR0HBYpfVMzpJJg0UbC6ePwWFeDK5-KL0pQFREHJZGah3_4wfO1XQgRNi8w&fs=e&s=cl" target="_blank">Read it Here!</a></p>
<p> </p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/70098812022-07-08T10:43:28+12:002022-07-18T17:12:50+12:00New Single - 'Heaven & Earth' Out today!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/c11b867bc235e155a7ccefca0b8dc19bbd998ab7/original/heaven-and-earth-image-1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Well, I am sooo very excited to announce that my new single, 'Heaven & Earth' is out TODAY!</p>
<p>I hope you love it! </p>
<p><span class="font_xl"><a contents="Listen here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4asDzUW8kXXcNCdvzJatBQ?si=O6sTo1DdQ5mrCOY2UAldww" target="_blank"><span style="color:#ff3399;">Listen Here</span></a></span></p>
<p>Am very proud of this one and like it so much.</p>
<p>Please do listen and help a sister out by sharing on your socials. :)</p>
<p><strong>It’s about a girl who defies her obstacles. </strong></p>
<p>Think I need to add the lyrics for you folks as this is a real ‘story-song’. </p>
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<p><u>About the production… </u></p>
<p>I wrote and recorded this song in my home studio in Masterton, NZ. I use Logic Pro x as my DAW. I recently splurged and bought a Lewitt LCT1040 microphone which is the most I have spent on any of my studio gear- but what a joy! </p>
<p>I use my @takamineguitars acoustic guitar for almost all of my recordings. Bass is a logic preset sound and piano is from my Juno keyboard. </p>
<p>I use a fender strat (USA special edition mahogany) with hungry robot pedals and king of tone by analogman. </p>
<p>Drums are programmed by me using logic presets. </p>
<p>Anyway- I really hope you like it! I think it’s a great song and am really proud of how it turned out! </p>
<p>Colette Rivers xxx </p>
<p>#coletterivers #coletteriversmusic #newsingle #heavenandearth #heaven&earth #newmusic #kiwimusic #newrelease #indiefolk #folkrock #alternativefolk #altfolk #folkmusic #modernfolk #folkpop #homeproducers #gearlist #empoweredwomen #newzealandmusic #outnow #songswithstories #fenderstratocaster #kingoftone #hungryrobotpedals</p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/70076352022-07-05T17:53:32+12:002023-12-11T06:03:42+13:00Gig this Sunday- Moon Newtown<p>So, I'm stepping in to play for the Songwriter's Showcase at Moon in Newtown, Wellington this Sunday.<br><br>While I'm actually already booked to play there on the 21st of August, Covid has knocked out one of the performers for this Sunday's show so was asked if I would be free to perform. </p>
<p>Yerp.</p>
<p>Here's the poster. Hope you Wellingtonians can make it down. Great venue, great sound-tech and all about the original music.<br>link to tix: <a contents="Tickets" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2022/songwriters-showcase-48/wellington" target="_blank">https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2022/songwriters-showcase-48/wellington</a></p>
<p>The other artists are Sofia Macray (alternative 'dream-rock') & Sam Fowles (acoustic lyricist/ man) and his guitar..... and me (with Momo on keys!) :)<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/047a8aa0074d8675bf49d465c628714b41df9485/original/songs6021-48.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/70076322022-07-05T17:38:57+12:002022-07-05T17:38:57+12:00Matariki Gig with 'Sons of Boomers' & Dave Boone<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/cd4bef442f2fa8effdbc3c69670c0f002d374afd/original/img-8050bw.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>It was a cold and blustery night, as we unloaded amps and gear into the barn on the outskirts of town.</p>
<p>Momoko and I were to play our fist gig together and I was excited to also be performing a handful of brand-new, never-been heard songs that I've been working on recently.</p>
<p>I've had so many gigs cancelled because of Covid, mandates and sickness that I wasn't sure we'd even make it through the door on the night!</p>
<p>Dave Boone opened, doing some great covers- really raw, cool voice- man and his gat.</p>
<p>Then <em>we</em> played - The new and improved Colette Rivers duo...(all originals of course). What was really cool is that with this new arrangement of just me on guitar and Momo on keys, it sounds different yet again to how I've played the songs in the past. It was a lovely full sound, with M doing sweet and precise harmonies that made me giggle inside with glee. <br><br>We performed 'Heaven & Earth' which is the single I have coming out this Friday (8th of July) which is also pretty exciting.</p>
<p>Great audience. A lot of familiar faces, friends, family and strangers of course. There were a few memorably failed attempts at breakdancing. This has got to be my first hometown gig in a very very long time. There aren't a lot of places to play around here, unless you count cafes and bars where people are there to eat and drink - and I've done a few of them!!!<br>Anyway, it was great.</p>
<p>The 'Sons of Boomers' band is a collective of people (most are my work colleagues!) who get together once or twice a year to blow the roof off of whatever space they can find.<br>They came on last to rock the pants off of everyone there- a really good mix of rock covers that weren't the painful ones we tend to hear over and over in every kiwi bar. </p>
<p>We had a great time. My hands got very close to freezing up mid song on a couple of occasions, but we got there in the end. <br><br>Thanks to the lovely Tonnie Ten-Hove for taking photos!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/05c5ef124125399e91ad97279cf384711b28a7bd/original/matarikimulti.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/70062632022-07-02T15:04:05+12:002022-07-02T15:05:31+12:00NEW Single out 8th JULY!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/08d2bfc3e1c91ff5d6ae4b079999c7b1dd99bfd2/original/heaven-and-earth-image-1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><span style="color:#4e5f70;">HEY FOLKS!<br>I'm very very excited to announce the upcoming release of my new song, </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#ff0066;">HEAVEN & EARTH</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#4e5f70;">on the</span><span style="color:#ff0066;"> 8th of July</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#4e5f70;">This is the first single release as I move towards sharing my 2nd album with you.<br>I think it's my best song yet- and I'm not just saying that...<br>It's a song about about a girl who ignores the obstacles that are in her life- instead meeting them head on! It's about finding STRENGTH and not giving in or giving up. </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#ff0066;">"Heaven and Earth cannot move her mountains. For what it's worth she will go around them. Fanning a fire that is burning within. Hope like the wind."</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#4e5f70;">If you haven't joined my mailing list, please do so!<br>You'll get a free download of the song once it's released!</span></p>
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<p> </p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/69577222022-04-27T13:44:14+12:002023-12-11T06:03:42+13:00'Memory Lake' Official Video Release!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/f863f64d41076cce5b6a2a7e01650d4cd091a5e4/original/screen-shot-2022-04-27-at-1-06-19-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" />The official video for my song, 'Memory Lake' is out NOW!</p>
<p>It took a lot to get it done- mostly because I kept going back and re-working the edits.</p>
<p>The actual video was shot in one day on the waterfront of Lake Taupō by my dear friend, Abby Dance.<br><br><a contents="Here's the link to the video!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIoj1GzyDEU" target="_blank">Here's the link to the video</a><br><br>If you haven't already subscribed to my Youtube channel, please do as it helps me to more easily share my video bits and pieces with you!<br><br>Colette Rivers<br>xxxx</p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/69576562022-04-27T12:40:52+12:002022-04-27T12:40:52+12:00Tag Your Folks 2022<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/4aaf9e44e3f7f91e8f840fd1519fc887953bdfd3/original/tag.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />'Tag your Folks' is an awesome project created by Isla Norman (<a contents="Isla Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/IslaMusicc" target="_blank">Isla Music</a>) a couple of years ago for NZ Music Month (May). <br>I met Isla in Auckland when she opened for me at the Wine Cellar for my album release tour (Memory Lake Tour).<br><br>Anyway, Isla asked me if I wanted to be one of the contributing musicians/ recording artists for this year's project and I said 'yes!'<br><br>It's a bit like 'secret santa' for musicians where the names of the musicians are put into a hat and then randomly pulled. I was assigned <a contents="Steve Tofa" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/stevetofamusic" target="_blank">Steve Tofa</a>, a Samoan-New Zealander with a deep voice like molasses, a penchant for writing songs that reflect real-life, and a unique and exciting style.<br>So, a woman on a mission, I listened to his new album <a contents="Koko Stax " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4BzhcPtjIyTO2Z10Jja40j?si=ouxbUd4WT3OMf94uNdouYg" target="_blank">Koko Stax</a> on repeat till I landed on the song 'Underground'. I was really excited by the guitar style in this song, reminding me of Stephen Stills (of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young).</p>
<p>So I hit the studio and outpoured into Logic, eventually coming up with a very Colette Rivers version of Steve's 'Underground'. But the journey doesn't end there. I had to do a video.</p>
<p>A lot of people assume that musicians and particularly, 'frontmen' love attention in all ways. That the ceaseless social media 'content' offerings are done to satisfy a narcissistic nature. But it really can't be further from the truth for me. My passion is entirely music-driven and the 'socials' are simply a demand put on all music/ recording artists in order to survive. <br>The landscape of recorded music has changed so dramatically over my lifetime. Anyway. I do it, but I cringe with a lot of it.</p>
<p>So, with shots from around my house and in my studio, and the split screen magic of Premier Pro, I made a 'performance video' that looks alright and is at least a vehicle for the music! </p>
<p>So now I can sit back and enjoy the awesome daily releases of awesome people that make up this year's 'Tag Your Folks.'</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><u><strong><span style="color:#2ecc71;">MY RELEASE IS MAY 2nd.</span></strong></u></p>
<p><em>Please go over to facebook to like and follow the page <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/TagYourFolks" target="_blank">HERE</a> so that you too can enjoy this wonderfully creative collaborative community of musicians!!</em><br><br>Colette Rivers<br>xxxx</p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/69328342022-03-20T20:00:00+13:002022-03-27T08:46:24+13:00weekly songwriting prompt #9 'SIT LIKE GLASS'<p>Hi Friends! Here is the 9th song in the weekly songwriting prompt that I'm doing. We were told to write a song the very moment you wake up – "make this be the absolute first thing you do". So the song is about still moments when I'm waking up in the morning, still clinging on to dreams.... <br>I'm a terrible morning person, but it was nice to be productive instead of my usual staring at my coffee cup....<br>FYI- vox are a bit high in this mix.... remember- this is isn't a final mix +master! :)</p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="_EjRslv-aBY" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/_EjRslv-aBY/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/_EjRslv-aBY?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/69211962022-03-14T08:57:19+13:002022-03-14T08:57:19+13:00Weekly Songwriting Prompt #8 'Tell Truths'<p>Hi Everyone! HOW MANY IDIOMS CAN YOU FIND?? </p>
<p>This is the 8th song in a weekly songwriting promts challenge I'm doing. We have a week to write and perform a song and each week the prompt/ starter is different. </p>
<p>This week we were asked to write a song incorporating an idiom. I have used quite a few!!! </p>
<p>DISCLAIMER- I only get time to work on this over the weekend, so what you hear probably still (in my head at least) still has tweaks to improve upon etc. parts to add/ mix to adjust etc. It is not a mastered, released track. This is RAW! </p>
<p>But I hope you like it!!! xxx </p>
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<p> </p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/69211952022-03-06T09:00:00+13:002022-03-14T08:55:43+13:00Weekly Songwriting Prompt #7 'Run Away'<p>Hi guys- well I'm happy to say that the fruits of the dice-rolling labour are now 'harvested'..... (for more info on what I'm talking about, scroll down in my feed to the video with the D8 die)- It was really hard! </p>
<p>Here is song 7 in the weekly songwriting prompts challenge! </p>
<p>It's called 'Run Away' and is about someone who is desperate to get out of the city and 'commune with nature'. :)</p>
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<p> </p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/69211942022-03-01T09:00:00+13:002022-03-27T08:49:29+13:00The 7th challenge<p>This week’s songwriting prompt challenge… </p>
<p>I geekified it using a D8 die.</p>
<p><a contents="Watch the challenge here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://fb.watch/b-9UaTvp-G/">Watch the challenge here</a></p>
<p> </p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/69211932022-02-27T00:00:00+13:002022-03-14T08:47:18+13:00Weekly Songwriting Prompt #6 'Down Away'<p>Hi folks- Well, it's Sunday- and that means another song from me- </p>
<p>- the 6th that I've written/produced as part of a weekly songwriting prompts challenge. The prompt for this week was to write about somebody 'famous'. </p>
<p>I wrote about someone who's band I adore, and has recently gone through a rough bit of heartache. </p>
<p>A nice way to send love and grace across to them xxx </p>
<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="EpgX0pj-CdU" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/EpgX0pj-CdU/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EpgX0pj-CdU?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/69027952022-02-21T14:32:13+13:002022-02-21T14:32:13+13:00Weekly Songwriting Prompts<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="0ubhmahowRg" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/0ubhmahowRg/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/0ubhmahowRg?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/67293342021-08-28T14:56:24+12:002021-08-28T14:56:24+12:00South Island Tour Cancelled<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/5d92f1c846624efcab2f7ae0f0e29385421a94d5/original/southislandposter-cancelled.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Hi Friends, <br>Well it is with a heavy heart that I have decided to pull the plug on our upcoming tour down South. <br>Planning tours takes a ridiculous amount of time and energy to organise- which I had done..... We were really looking forward to it, but alas- it was not to be-- at least not for now. </p>
<p>My band and I have had a number of factors come into play as a result of the Covid-19 Lockdown and have finally admitted to ourselves that a tour right now is not going to work. </p>
<p>We’ll reschedule again when times are a little more certain. </p>
<p>In the meantime, I’m heading back to the studio to finish my second album and we’ll hit the rehearsals again once we’re allowed to grace each other with our presence again. </p>
<p>Take care out there and keep your spirits high (and I don't just mean in glasses!). </p>
<p>Colette Rivers <br>xxx</p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/67293452021-08-18T15:00:00+12:002022-05-25T20:51:13+12:00Moon Gig- reflection<p style="text-align: center;"><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/995ebaeab211b299f20bc484d2fae0c11e517978/original/screen-shot-2021-08-28-at-3-10-12-pm.png/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Well, weren't we lucky?!</p>
<p>We got in and did our gig at Moon in Wellington JUST DAYS before the country was put into Level 4 Lockdown.</p>
<p>The gig was a really special one, with Ingrid Saker opening- just a woman and her electric guitar. I was surprised by the obvious blues influence that her guitar style had, but then add her voice and song-writing, and it sounds indie. </p>
<p>We performed a 50 minute set from my album 'Memory Lake' and man, it really felt like it went by so fast, because I was loving every minute of it. The band sounded so tight. Kerrie and Hayden really went to the next level to hone the perfect tones and effects for each song. Jordan, as always, added such energy and kept us 'tight'. He and I have been playing together for about 3 years now (he also plays drums on my album... ), so it's easy. <br>We had great feedback and a pretty full venue, which is always fantastic- especially when you play well!</p>
<p>I'd been panicking for days leading up to the gig as my throat has been buggered from a flu (no, not Covid- I got tested!), but thankfully, all was right on the night.</p>
<p>Scott Pilgrim followed us, with a wide selection of his original songs, performed by various people. I was amazed how many different styles he could weave into the framework of his creative outpouring. </p>
<p>All & all, a fantastic night to have done before our small world became even smaller. <br>I'm sitting here in my studio in Level 4 Lockdown, unsure what this Delta strain will do and how things will pan out for the tour we have planned in October down South.</p>
<p>Anyway, take care everyone. Keep enjoying the things that you love if you can- & be kind to each other.</p>
<p>Nga mihi,</p>
<p>Colette<br>xxx</p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/66894212021-07-16T15:00:21+12:002022-05-10T20:25:51+12:00Colette Rivers and Her Band at Moon, Newtown-WGN<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/d5e992af17e9532978ed968f9cdf0e858c0f2877/original/b-w-square.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Hi friends.</p>
<p>Hitting the stage with this lot (me, Hayden, Kerrie & Jordan) on August 15th at Moon in Newtown, Wellington. <br>Hope to see you there! </p>
<p>Door from 6:00pm. </p>
<p>Tickets $10 at the door or from Eventfinda. <br>There is a limit of 100 tickets for this show. <br>Note: a $5 surcharge applies to patrons failing to scan the Covid tracer code.</p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/66300782021-05-14T20:34:28+12:002022-01-26T16:30:00+13:00New Review - <p>Hi Friends. Here's a link to another review of my album, 'Memory Lake.' <br><br>Thanks to Saz for the lovely praise!<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/3c549ad2802e4c7148ae9c7c9bc619081c3a272b/original/screen-shot-2021-05-14-at-8-35-11-pm.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><a contents='"To sum the album up I love it and thoroughly enjoyed listening and reviewing this album. Colette’s richness and her genres which she puts into every track really has you thinking what’s next on the album and how will it sound. Looking forward to hearing more from Colette and I shall be giving a few of the tracks an airing on my radio show."' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://dsmoulson.wixsite.com/theunsignedreviewer/post/colette-rivers-memory-lake?fbclid=IwAR0De7qP7IkP3jtcmCoIK7_wEqu6XXz6Wvsr9G0P-OhffKkPAFAcMkB8zIE" target="_blank">"To sum the album up I love it and thoroughly enjoyed listening and reviewing this album. Colette’s richness and her genres which she puts into every track really has you thinking what’s next on the album and how will it sound. Looking forward to hearing more from Colette and I shall be giving a few of the tracks an airing on my radio show."</a></p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/66156732021-01-31T14:00:00+13:002021-04-28T15:04:15+12:00Memory Lake Tour<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/cfbf71eec7e6fb6ca19166fa874bd15500bf8061/original/tourcollage.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Well!<br>The 'Memory Lake' was a fantastic whirlwind for me and the band. </p>
<p>Things kicked off in Taupō at the museum, where we played in front of the beautiful marae. Opening for Colette Rivers was the duo, 'False Heights' who performed a selection of their own originals in the folk/pop ilk. Thanks to Ash and April for being so cool; making some new friends a town at a time! :) And thanks SO much to Bryan Tetley who arranged the whole thing, did publicity etc. He is a legend where the Taupō music scene would be pretty non-existent without him. </p>
<p>The next day we drove up to Auckland and performed at 'The Wine Cellar,' which has always been a favourite spot of mine to go and discover cool indie music. So, it was a treat to get to play there myself! Opening for me/us was 'Ila' and her band, who played like pros! Her music is really catchy in the indie-pop style. Had a really nice crowd, and enjoyed it thoroughly. There was a reviewer there which can be read here:</p>
<p><a contents="Link to review of Wine Cellar gig" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.13thfloor.co.nz/concert-review-colette-rivers-wine-cellar-january-16-2021/?fbclid=IwAR2KiLKSvmq44ijeGB86EP2DSIKDHBZxnV-Adkudy-wAyJCCtqZqgXaLSPg" style="" target="_blank">https://www.13thfloor.co.nz/concert-review-colette-rivers-wine-cellar-january-16-2021/?fbclid=IwAR2KiLKSvmq44ijeGB86EP2DSIKDHBZxnV-Adkudy-wAyJCCtqZqgXaLSPg</a></p>
<p>Then, it was back down to Hamilton to perform at the 'Nivara Lounge.' It was a disappointing turn out here, but I think it is one of those things that we unsigned and somewhat unknown musos have to face sometimes. The opening act was a really special gift. Laurence and Sam Frangos-Rhodes, whom I had met at the Wellington Folk Festival, played a selection of originals and covers. They are such talented musicians and the harmonies- yusss! And they are only 19 and 16 years old!</p>
<p>From this point, the band left me and I carried on the tour up to the Coromandel Penninsula, which holds a really special place for me as I used to live in Thames. It has an amazing an somewhat intangible energy- stunning beaches and neat people. I played at the Kauaeranga Hall. Years ago I had seen 'The Eastern' play there and thought it was a really special place. And it was a joy to perform in! I pulled together 3 opening acts for this gig, starting with my friends' duo, 'Arthur Road', then 'Bielbie' (who came up from Wellington to perform) and then, my friend, Tyla and his bro in duo 'The Chunes'. They were all so, so good!<br>I played my album in full, using some pedals etc and my stomp-box. I think the sound was quite good.<br>All-in-all this was a really special night and one that stands out in the memory bank.</p>
<p>Next, I drove over the Coromandel ranges to Kuaotunu and the legendary 'Luke's Kitchen'.<br>I first discovered Luke's which at the time was a container with awning and outdoor pizza oven right on the Kuaotunu beach. I had played a gig with some local musos. Then, just recently (about a month back) I went on a road-trip with my school buddy, Abby, and I did a solo gig at Luke's. It was SUCH a pleasure to perform there, that I wanted to include it in my album launch tour. The place has changed a bit, but still has that special 'surf-shack' vibe. I played for 2 hours as the sun set, and I looked out at the ocean. DOES IT REALLY GET BETTER THAN THIS?</p>
<p>After this, I drove down to Napier (via Tauranga and Taupo) to perform the penultimate of the tour gigs. The band met me here, and - wow - 'The Paisley Stage' is a really cool venue! comfy couches, bookshelves, records on the ceiling.... and a really good sound guy! We performed well and enjoyed the responsive audience. Opening was a local band, the really quite quirky, dark, deathly americana 'The Spooky Skeletons'. I've loved being in the audience throughout the tour, getting to see such a range of talented groups. Quite a privilege! </p>
<p>Finally, I drove home to the Wairarapa, and got to enjoy a couple of days off to do laundry and say hi to husband and animals before the FINAL gig at Meow in Wellington.<br>I love this venue- playing in front of a wall of books and the audience on different levels. V. cool.<br>For this gig, I decided to have 2 opening acts- Bill Hickman, who got up and rocked it solo, playing a set of originals. A great guitarist, singer and performer. After Bill was the 'Grawlixes' whom I met at the Wellington Folk Festival. Their dreamy indie (kinda shoe-gazey) folk was great.</p>
<p>It was fantastic to see some familiar faces at this gig- even my sis, brother-in-law, cousin, and buddy from high school were there. So, they made it a really special night. </p>
<p>That was the tour!</p>
<p>I learnt SO much about the biz and mechanics of organising a tour, and I met some STUNNING musos, who have become friends. <br> </p>
<p>Thanks to those who played with me and everyone who offered their support along the way.<br>I am no island, so thanks.</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/65209172021-01-15T08:18:43+13:002021-03-04T15:00:20+13:00ALBUM OUT NOW!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/75359a001f4c5266d2eea72fb388aeb9a8005844/original/colettecover-for-digital-distro.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Wow! I can’t believe it’s here-</p>
<p>my album, ‘Memory Lake’, is now out!</p>
<p>After postponing its release because of covid, I wasn’t sure how or when this was going to see the light of day. I’m so proud of this album which I wrote, recorded and produced in my Wairarapa home studio. A labour of passion, love, reflection, repetition, and liberation.</p>
<p>I REALLY hope you enjoy it! <br> </p>
<p>I write this from a bach in Taupō, having driven up yesterday to start the album launch tour.</p>
<p>Today is a big day!</p>
<p>Album out. Tour starts. <br> </p>
<p>Please help a sister out by sharing the album link on your pages!</p>
<p><a contents="Listen now!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/2NxCzqVI6iimtQjil4CU8s?si=CEqrvm5RQD-vf7EJbyonNg" target="_blank">Listen now!</a></p>
<p>https://open.spotify.com/album/2NxCzqVI6iimtQjil4CU8s?si=CEqrvm5RQD-vf7EJbyonNg</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>4:59Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/65098682020-12-21T13:40:00+13:002023-12-11T05:32:25+13:00Under The Radar article on Colette Rivers<p>Hey! So here's a little article that Under The Radar did about my upcoming tour.</p>
<p>Check it out!! Cxx</p>
<p><a contents="UTR new story- Colette Rivers" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/news/18108/Colette-Rivers-Announces-Memory-Lake-Album-Release-Tour.utr?fbclid=IwAR38WWlbbapSAKi3epdDgW_wmyajkGHPbzfKomPhm28xOaBqMKJGj4c-tBw" style="" target="_blank">UTR new story- Colette Rivers</a></p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/65014062020-12-17T19:09:10+13:002020-12-17T19:09:31+13:00MEMORY LAKE -ALBUM RELEASE TOUR<p>Well friends, it's finally happening! </p>
<p><span class="font_xl">I'm releasing my album, 'Memory Lake' and I'm going on tour!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Here are some links to the gigs and tickets:<br><br><a contents="Under The Radar" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8B%E2%80%8Bhttps://www.undertheradar.co.nz/index.php?task=searchall&amp;q=Colette+Rivers" style="" target="_blank">https://www.undertheradar.co.nz/index.php?task=searchall&q=Colette+Rivers</a></span></p>
<p><a contents="Facebook events" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/coletteriversmusic/events/" style=""><span class="font_regular">https://www.facebook.com/pg/coletteriversmusic/events/</span></a></p>
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<p><span class="font_regular"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/56957183314ce7a9dfe4ab035baf337f798e15b2/original/tourposter-alllocations-med.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/65012942020-12-10T15:35:00+13:002020-12-17T15:34:25+13:00Solo-Giggery & Photo-Shoots. <p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/cf4e6005443ed8fce90551bcc977ae841fe563bb/original/usecoro-14.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Well, I decided that it was about time I did a little tiki-tour to a few spots and play some solo gigs- stopping halfway in Taupo to do the photoshoot/artwork for my album, Memory Lake. </p>
<p>What a ride that turned out to be!</p>
<p>I started in Wellington, playing at the Thistle Inn in Thorndon, Wellington- It was packed, hard to hear, but great! There were a few familiar faces from the Folk festival who came along to support, and in general it went really well. I have to say, the FOOD at the Thistle Inn is very delicious, so that capped the night off even more!</p>
<p>The next day I drove up to Taupo to play at the Storehouse. Before the gig, I stopped into 'Love Music' and picked up this little beauty (right)<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/1dfae039d177acd3a2a7d66e0bf9376fae7a1893/original/pedal.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />It is a stunning reverb pedal hand-made in the States by a company called 'Hungry Robot'. </p>
<p>Played the gig. Small turnout, but some familiar faces which was really nice! I also got the sound really nice, so quite happy with my set-up now! :)</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p>I then took a couple days laying low in Taupo (sort-of). This takes me to the part about doing my album artwork....</p>
<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p><br>I had this idea that I wanted to have me sitting on an old wicker chair in the lake with my face half-covered with a long trailing bit of red material... maybe with a guitar...?</p>
<p>I was staying with my friend, Abby Dance (the photographer), and borrowed her camera to go down to the lake and take some abstract pictures to go in the booklet, on which the lyrics will overlay. </p>
<p>That sorted, Abby and I went down to the lake. I hadn't anticipated how rough the lake can get! Nor how freezing it was that day!!!</p>
<p>The things we do for 'art'.</p>
<p>Anyway, amongst the high waves, getting covered in sand, falling in several times, we got the shots.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/82b057ace1526342683a3a9ee81553df15bb65a1/original/img-1349.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>
<p>After that, and some serious time in Photoshop and Lightroom, Abby and I hit the road for Thames and the Coromandel Penninsula. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/153aa3018a4a1a534fc836e2a209fa6292f74747/original/img-1364.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>I played at Luke's Kitchen at Kuaotunu Beach on Sat the 5th. This place is about as close to paradise as you can get, I reckon. <br>I've played here before a few years ago and used to drive across from Thames when I lived there- just because it's so amazing.</p>
<p>GREAT gig. <br>I'm hoping I'll be able to work a way to play there again in January when the album release tour is on. <br> </p>
<p>Here are some pics. xxxx</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/01128d7f3f1a461cd13571e0648768debde082d3/original/usecoro-24.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/edf480aca207ef4a659c518201600a9db244a6ed/original/usecoro-44.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/78b0f021e6c1f1f91f8b94426095a47f99a76e65/original/usecoro-50.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /> </p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/64702212020-11-05T10:25:03+13:002022-07-18T17:08:27+12:00Gig at Moon!<p>Come and see Colette Rivers and her band play at Moon in Newtown for the last songwriter's gig of 2020. </p>
<p>Sunday 15th November, 2020</p>
<p>Doors open at 6pm. $10 at the door. <br>Robyn-Lyn Webber from 6:30pm <br>Colette Rivers at 7:30 <br>Bill Lake from 8:30</p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/64702472020-10-26T11:25:00+13:002022-07-18T17:10:10+12:00Colette Rivers at Wellyfest 2020!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/decdd55676801ce487c9289470085c298897c09e/original/wellyfestcollage.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Whew! Well, what an amazing 3-4 days we had at Wellington Folk Festival.<br>I had 3 official gigs on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, playing with my awesome bandmates (Sarah, Brook and Jordan).<br>The talent of the other musicians & acts was fantastic and it made for many exciting gigs and late night jam sessions.<br>The organisers of the festival were really onto it and I felt very lucky to be sharing a cabin with 'Entrada', 'Sadie and Jay' and 'Barry and the Crumpets.' (see bottom right photo- sadly missing Tessa and Jonathan from Entrada though). <br>I also was involved in 2 workshops. The first was a songwriting workshop with Penelope and Robin of 'Grawlixes' and 'Sadie and Jay.' The second was one that I ran to get fellow musicians talking openly about the industry, gigging etc.<br>In general, it was an excellent long weekend. We played really well, had a lot of positive feedback, made new friends and found that it exceeded our expectations on every front. YAY WELLYFEST!</p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/64585742020-10-19T10:45:00+13:002023-12-11T07:04:30+13:00Interview on Radio New Zealand- <p>Hi Friends, </p><p>If you missed the interview on RNZ yesterday-featuring myself and Vic Folk- here it is! (unfortunately, I was at rehearsals all day that day so couldn't get down to the station and the sound through my phone is crappy). Good interview looking at folk and the next generation of Folk musicians!</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/standing-room-only/audio/2018768912/a-new-generation-turn-their-gaze-toward-folk" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" contents="Click here to check it out!">Click here to check it out!</a></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/39e5df578d1598a902fc62adf7da3ad5b000f9f3/original/screen-shot-2020-10-19-at-10-06-08-am.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/64585622020-10-12T10:30:00+13:002020-10-19T10:28:35+13:00Counting down to Wellyfest!<p><span class="font_large">Hi Folks,</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Well, I'm counting down the days till the Wellington Folk Festival. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Very excited to be a guest act and running a couple of workshops. </span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/440ec543723a994e81aa8aaf2793c5144cf4e0a5/original/img-0842.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Gates open at 3pm and the party starts!</p>
<p><strong>My performances are:</strong></p>
<p>Friday: Balladeer Stage 9:30pm <br>Sat: Showcase Concert 5pm <br>Sunday: Mainstage Feature Concert 4pm</p>
<p><strong>Workshops are: </strong></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Sat 12-1pm Songwriters Forum<br>Sunday 1:30-2:30 Industry Issues for Gigging Musicians</span></p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/64360542020-09-17T22:28:56+12:002020-09-17T22:31:09+12:00Gigs happening now!!<p>Wow! after a spell as dry as the Sahara (cheers Covid!) I'm starting to book up a few <a contents="really cool gigs.&nbsp;" data-link-label="Gigs" data-link-type="page" href="/gigs" target="_blank">really cool gigs. </a></p>
<p>There are some exciting ones still in the pipeline which I'll update when I can!!! </p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/8cf78af6d32f8615570ee198e6be313c7d92eedd/original/f158a583-7b8c-48c5-a434-2e38ab2319fd.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/64335802020-08-20T18:00:00+12:002020-09-15T11:03:08+12:00Don Luciano's Gig<p>Colette Rivers is playing at Don Luciano's Bar/Cafe on Friday 28th Aug at 6pm.</p>
<p>I'll be backed by full band tonight - Drums, bass, keys, harmonica & rhythm gat. Should be great!</p>
<p>Come along for a great night.</p>
<p>Cover charge $5</p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/63695842020-06-29T12:52:43+12:002020-06-29T12:52:43+12:00NEW SINGLE- Washington Sun- Out this Sat, 4th July<p>Hi guys</p>
<p>I'm very excited to announce that my new song, 'Washington Sun' is coming out this SAT!!!</p>
<p> </p>
<p><a contents="New Single- 'Washington Sun'- Out this Sat, 4th July" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=595753934676004" style="">New Single- 'Washington Sun'- Announcement</a></p>
<p> </p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/63299912020-05-24T11:05:00+12:002020-05-26T11:05:47+12:00QUARANTUNED FESTIVAL<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/dec18bac2217c422adf32c0111d54d8893b9a9f4/original/quarantuned.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Well, a few weeks ago, I was asked if I wanted to play in an international online music festival- to which I said "OF COURSE". </p>
<p>The festival is being organised by an amazing woman in San Fransisco named Amelia Ray.</p>
<p>She had managed to curate artists from all over the globe for this 24 hour celebration of music. </p>
<p>I was very pleased that my friend, Say who often plays gigs with me was able to come up and perform with me. My slot was Saturday 23rd of May at 8pm. </p>
<p>Though these online gigs take a bit of getting used to, it went well and I'm really pleased with the sound quality, performance and the feedback from people who were listening. </p>
<p>During these uncertain times, it's great to be able to keep 'gigging'- keeping the juices flowing and inspiration going!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>I'll post the full video of our gig online soon!</p>
<p> </p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/63299992020-05-21T11:25:00+12:002022-07-18T17:12:50+12:00Human Contact- and Jams<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/588a537b127db53e3ad759c5af62e073efa9c8bd/original/img-3166.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Well, we're finally allowed to extend our lockdown bubbles to small groups, so I immediately drove to my friend, Sarah's for a jam. </p>
<p>Sarah sometimes accompanies me at my live gigs, so getting together and playing a bit felt reassuringly normal- having not seen each other for 2 months. </p>
<p>Starting to see a glimmer of light at the end of this long tunnel and I sure do hope that I'll be able to book some more gigs and get out there soon!</p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/63299722020-05-19T10:55:00+12:002022-03-30T23:21:49+13:00Radio in Minnesota!<p>Hey people!</p>
<p>Just to let you know, I will be on markskin radio (Minneapolis, Minnesota) tonight (Tuesday 19th May from 10-midnight Central Time US) or in NZ- Wed 3-5pm. <br>You can live stream from the link below. Should be fun! </p>
<p>www.markskinradio.com</p>
<p> </p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/63118192020-05-11T19:53:46+12:002020-05-11T19:53:46+12:00Underneath the Song<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="NfYcrUO6xN8" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/NfYcrUO6xN8/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/NfYcrUO6xN8?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>
<p> </p>
<p>Hi there. </p>
<p>I've had a few questions over the years about what some of my lyrics and songs are about. </p>
<p>I'd rather you get what the story is than just say "I want my listeners to find their own interpretation" - because, while I do want you to do that, I also want to give you some clues! </p>
<p>So- here's a video where I talk about the lyrics of Kamikaze Girlfriend and then perform an acoustic version of it. <br>I hope you enjoy!</p>
<p>If you like to read along, here are the lyrics:</p>
<p>Lyrics: </p>
<p>Kamikaze Girlfriend </p>
<p>Hanging out on my lonesome- </p>
<p>It's a common department </p>
<p>Feeling all of your oceans falling down- and I'm </p>
<p>Falling too. </p>
<p>I am crisscrossed across you </p>
<p>A silent arachnid </p>
<p>And I lost all my conscience- somewhere back there- and I'm </p>
<p>Into you. </p>
<p>KAMIKAZE GIRLFRIEND </p>
<p>SKIPPING THROUGH THE DEEP-END </p>
<p>COLOURS OF THE SOUL </p>
<p>BLOODY-CRAZY TRIPS THE MIND </p>
<p>STUPIFY MY DEMONS TILL THEY'RE SMILING TOO </p>
<p>Wearing swollen red eyelids </p>
<p>Watching walls falling down </p>
<p>And my life just slipped sideways, run aground- and I'm </p>
<p>Lost in blue. </p>
<p>Folded up like a leaf </p>
<p>On a cold winter's morning </p>
<p>In the still, wet pools of my mind- and I've </p>
<p>Fallen through. </p>
<p>KAMIKAZE GIRLFRIEND </p>
<p>SKIPPING THROUGH THE DEEP-END </p>
<p>COLOURS OF THE SOUL </p>
<p>BLOODY-CRAZY TRIPS THE MIND </p>
<p>STUPIFY MY DEMONS TILL THEY'RE SMILING TOO</p>
<p> </p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/63118202020-05-08T19:55:00+12:002020-05-11T19:56:52+12:00Quiet Places- In the Wisteria<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="hdoDuMWgE5Q" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/hdoDuMWgE5Q/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/hdoDuMWgE5Q?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/63037722020-05-04T11:56:49+12:002020-05-04T11:56:49+12:00Playing to window drips<p><iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="ZNtsbnNqyXg" data-video-thumb-url="https://img.youtube.com/vi/ZNtsbnNqyXg/mqdefault.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZNtsbnNqyXg?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="180" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/63017392020-05-02T13:40:00+12:002020-05-02T13:41:23+12:00FREE DOWNLOAD!!!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/54a643c2abcb0ae60fec32c4ab819c86ee45c54d/original/freedownload.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Hi Friends, </p>
<p>I hope you're all staying well and managing to NOT go stir-crazy during this time. </p>
<p>This is to let you know the exciting news that I have decided to give away my EP Wandering Thoughts FOR FREE! </p>
<p>Simply go onto the music section and download away! Don't forget to check out the lyrics.</p>
<p><strong>I do ask you one favour </strong>in return.... To help me get my music heard by more people, I ask that you share this with someone else. It can be via email, facebook, instagram, twitter- whatever you like! I would really appreciate your help! </p>
<p>If you want to let me know what you think of the EP, I'd love to hear from you. </p>
<p> </p>
<p><span class="font_large">Lots of love, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_xl">Colette Rivers </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">coletteriversmusic@gmail.com </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">www.coletteriversmusic.com</span></p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/62949772020-04-26T22:14:32+12:002022-04-27T07:48:12+12:00Rivers on Hutt City Radio<p>Hi Friends!</p>
<p>Hope you're all keeping well during the lockdown. While here in NZ we are doing pretty well, I sure do feel for those of you in countries who are still suffering a lot.</p>
<p>Anyway, If you are free tomorrow night (Monday, 27th April) at 8pm (NZ) I'm being played on Lottie Butcher's 'The Arts Show' on Hutt City Radio FM. 106..7FM</p>
<p>Or if you're overseas, the link to listen online is: www.Huttcityfm.co.nz <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/4aed063b14fc4e44b3f30171c1c7ae5dd062745c/original/radio.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/63021132020-04-04T20:35:00+13:002020-05-02T14:36:00+12:00Online Insta-gig- The Corona Crooners<p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/d6058ed5fb4a8c2a8635a93d84d90b6b88b61233/original/screen-shot-2020-05-02-at-2-25-50-pm.png/!!/b:W10=.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Well- This is my first online Insta-Gig. It was weird and fun. </p>
<p>A few teething problems getting the show going, but a cool little collection of artists- what was really neat was how different everyone was, but similar in being a bit quirky! I know that makes little sense- in any case, it was fun and good to do a gig during times of such uncertainty.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/8f1966b1397998387ee2ce836d5e6dd6f9b616d4/original/instagig.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/62530652020-03-18T15:44:09+13:002022-01-13T23:38:13+13:00Gigs dropping like flies!<p> </p>
<p> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/b9ccf248ae678310129230eb32d8d1f14df02987/original/who-the-folkcancelled.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Well, I'm afraid that even though some of the venues I've got gigs booked with are fairly small, the side of caution is being erred in response to the Coronavirus. Today, I have had another 2 gigs (including the one above) cancelled and a handful of others around the North Island put on 'pause' for the foreseeable future. </p>
<p>I'm going to spend this time in the studio doing some new material, and hopefully get you all a few little 'live, but online gigs' in lieu of the cancelled gigs. </p>
<p>Stay safe out there & thanks for all the support.</p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/62421292020-03-09T14:35:08+13:002020-03-09T14:35:08+13:00Looking for a double bassist<p>Well, as a decisive move to expand my band line up, I'm looking for a double bassist. Obviously, having your own gear and transport is essential! Send me an email.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/4bc68f4ed3ac3b84fdde8880c373050a3e831c7d/original/bass-geek.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/63020942020-02-23T20:25:00+13:002020-05-02T14:21:24+12:00Balter Bar Gig<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/a3153930d853a6921b247467b3d2da407d762e92/original/balter.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Well, this was a fun gig! We (myself and lovely band-mate, Say) played for 3 hours at Balter Bar in Carterton.</p>
<p>It was really cool to play a range of songs and see some familiar faces of people who'd heard we were playing and came to support.</p>
<p>Thanks! I've also posted a little clip of us playing one of my songs, 'Pick-Up Truck'.</p>
<p>https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=8j6UMn5E6AE </p>
<p> </p>
<p>The venue said that they'd like to make this a more regular occurrence, so looking forward to playing there again. Thanks Balter!</p>
<p> </p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/62301562020-02-19T12:50:00+13:002020-02-28T09:49:29+13:00Killed the Radio Star<p>There's something really cool and old-school about getting onto the radio- especially having a segment done on you/your music. I know that there isn't the listenership that there once was, but it's still a bit of a thrill!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>On Wednesday morning I went into Access Radio, Wellington and recorded 'The Songwriters' Session' with Terry Shore. </p>
<p>As well as interviews, Terry played 3 of my recorded songs and got me to play a song (Kamikaze Girlfriend) live. It was cool. </p>
<p>The show will air on Saturday 22nd Feb at 2:30. It runs for half an hour. </p>
<p>If you miss it, you can listen on: </p>
<p>https://bit.ly/2Tb802X</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/1e0cf6d903bfa427088d31a7b18dd4ca6e288fef/original/radio-interview-poster.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/62252892020-02-17T21:50:00+13:002020-02-28T09:49:57+13:00Phew! The Moon gig<p>Well this was a fabulous night! It was really cool to see so many people show up and what a cool venue. I'll definitely want to play again at Moon in Newtown. It has that seedy but cool music venue vibe, cool people and good acoustics. Sarah August was awesome as usual; it always just makes it more fun and gives added depth to have her harmonies and added guitar/banjo in the mix.</p>
<p>...I also didn't mind a pint of the Peach Bomb cider after the show (which essentially tastes like fizzy peach juice)...mmmm..... thanks Moon!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/36a95c8effcc141c69f6ec5137a6ca6cd0f383f5/original/all-better-moon.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/62123222020-02-12T11:09:13+13:002022-05-11T22:31:59+12:00Wellington Gig- THIS SUNDAY!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/5c9dcf4cf97aea6842fbae5c960fbd430cc2e8d7/original/86276289-724821754711740-7852139934457528320-n.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/62023462020-02-04T13:47:38+13:002020-02-04T13:47:38+13:00Songwriters Session at Moon<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/1cd19af5649fcbf7c8f6b73a8bcbe14d32d23371/original/coletterivers-moongig.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Colette Rivers is playing at 'The Songwriter Sessions' at Moon music venue in Newtown, Wellington. </p>
<p>Feb 16th<br>Doors open at 6 with $5 cover charge. <br>6:30 Terry Shore; <br>7:30 Stellarize; <br>8:30 Colette Rivers.</p>
<p> </p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/59876092019-12-02T16:12:16+13:002019-12-02T16:12:16+13:00Con Art Gig<p>This is a cool venue in Masterton. We showed up, set up and sound-checked only to have the wind pick up with gusto. </p>
<p>We (myself, joined by friend Sarah Urwin) played for about an hour, had a nice audience and despite some feedback with the system set up, we felt pretty good with how we played.</p>
<p>I've been asked to play again on the 14th for the gallery's 2nd birthday which will be good. I'll try to rope in some more people to accompany me.</p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/59542012019-11-09T08:57:08+13:002019-12-02T16:36:48+13:00Colette Rivers at Wellyfest<p>Well, well, Wellyfest, AKA Wellington Folk Festival. </p>
<p>I played 2 slots on the Sunday 27/10/19. What a cool place to play! </p>
<p>I've never played at this festival, but it was such a warm and positive place, I think I'll do it again! </p>
<p>I loved that as well as the organised gigs, lurking around every corner was another muso jam the would spontaneously erupt as people wandered around with instruments in tow. I admit, I was one of these! </p>
<p>Of course, it wouldn't have been as cool if I didn't have my amazing and talented friend, Say with me playing banjo or gat and harmonies. She makes everything fun.</p>
<p> </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/e7279ce5d5c3d865b3f5b288f7b8f8cfb76001dc/original/folkfest.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/59876122019-11-03T16:55:00+13:002019-12-02T17:05:19+13:00New EP- Wandering Thoughts Out Now!!!<p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/1210db922cc83133d2fbd8d3b2a841df2f74c9c9/original/wandering-thoughts-epnew.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><a contents="SPOTIFY" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/0aR3pup0EFlLihjotQJ8Lh?si=nulvSaECQdKhiP2lHL-avg" target="_blank">SPOTIFY</a></p>
<p><a contents="ITUNES" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/nz/album/wandering-thoughts-ep/1486384620" target="_blank">ITUNES</a></p>
<p> </p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/59175952019-10-07T11:09:10+13:002019-10-07T11:13:40+13:00New Single- KAMIKAZE GIRLFRIEND is out NOW!!!!<p>Hi friends, </p>
<p>Well, I'm happy to say that my new single, Kamikaze Girlfriend is OUT NOW!</p>
<p>Check it out on:</p>
<p><a contents="Kamikaze Girlfriend on Spotify:" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/5xkgP9Mqrm8v0umhpA81Sn" target="_blank">Kamikaze Girlfriend on Spotify:</a></p>
<p><a contents="Kamikaze Girlfriend on Applemusic:" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://music.apple.com/nz/artist/colette-rivers/1481741974" target="_blank">Kamikaze Girlfriend on Applemusic:</a></p>
<p> </p>
<p>LYRICS- KAMIKAZE GIRLFRIEND:</p>
<p>Hanging out on my lonesome- <br>It's a common department <br>Feeling all of your oceans falling down- and I'm <br>Falling too. </p>
<p>I am crisscrossed across you <br>A silent arachnid <br>And I lost all my conscience- somewhere back there- and I'm <br>Into you. </p>
<p>KAMIKAZE GIRLFRIEND <br>SKIPPING THROUGH THE DEEP-END <br>COLOURS OF THE SOUL <br>BLOODY-CRAZY TRIPS THE MIND <br>STUPIFY MY DEMONS TILL THEY'RE SMILING TOO </p>
<p>Wearing swollen red eyelids <br>Watching walls falling down <br>And my life just slipped sideways, run aground- and I'm <br>Lost in blue. </p>
<p>Folded up like a leaf <br>On a cold winter's morning <br>In the still, wet pools of my mind- and I've <br>Fallen through. </p>
<p>KAMIKAZE GIRLFRIEND <br>SKIPPING THROUGH THE DEEP-END <br>COLOURS OF THE SOUL <br>BLOODY-CRAZY TRIPS THE MIND <br>STUPIFY MY DEMONS TILL THEY'RE SMILING TOO</p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/57298742019-04-24T10:56:05+12:002019-04-24T10:56:05+12:00Feline Rub is now Colette Rivers<p>Hi friends,</p>
<p>Well if you hadn't already gathered, I've changed my 'stage name' from Feline Rub to Colette Rivers. </p>
<p>It works better for the style of music that I do.</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Thanks for all your continued support!</p>
<p>Colette </p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/57236652019-04-18T14:25:19+12:002024-03-27T16:32:13+13:00New Band-mate joins Colette for live set up.<p>I am so excited that my old band-mate and long-time buddie, Sarah (Say) August is joining me onstage now.</p>
<p>Not only is she is a stellar multi-instrumentalist, her harmonies are adding this much needed element to the live gigs. </p>
<p>She is creative and has good instincts. I'm sure that album #2 will have some contributions from this girl!</p>
<p>I may have found a drummer- but this is proving to be a real tough one here in Masterton. Watch this space.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/aa1229e51244ba4ff24e09c3b7efd152d51c0ea2/original/54256900-503039586889959-6551530636438405120-n.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_left border_" /></p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/56758252019-03-11T16:37:35+13:002019-04-20T15:41:44+12:00Vote for Colette River's new single!!!<p><span style="color:null;"><span class="font_large">Colette Rivers is now looking to her fans/followers/friends to choose her next single! </span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Add your email to the mailing list and you will be sent an exclusive sneak peek link to listen to and vote on 2 unreleased songs!</span></p>
<p><a contents="join mailing list" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact"><span style="color:#4e5f70;">join mailing list</span></a></p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/50978752018-02-25T17:25:54+13:002019-04-20T15:42:18+12:00New Single- Out of the Cage<p>Exciting news!!!!</p>
<p>I have released my 3rd single- Out of the Cage and am so pleased with how it's sounding. </p>
<p>It's got a lot more of a raw folky feeling to it, but then again, I really wanted to add some crunch with my new fender strat, so perhaps it's not so folky after all--Good luck asking a song-writer/producer what style their music is! </p>
<p>Anyway, I hope this gets out there and well circulated!</p>
<p> </p>
<p>Back to the studio.....</p>
<p>;-)</p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/50978632018-02-25T17:09:56+13:002023-12-11T05:33:11+13:00Longbush Festival Gig<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/6ddb1da922f0a9090940d25482731d586e056d7f/original/longbush.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Well it was an absolutely beautiful day out at the Longbush Festival last night. </p>
<p>I was joined onstage by Ila Scott on keys who sang her heart out on BVs.</p>
<p>This gig I experimented with my looper and some new pedals to add some layers which turned out pretty well.</p>
<p>It was such a cool atmosphere, adults and kids running around- fire-dancing, home-made cider and lots and lots of different music. </p>
<p>This is why we do gigs!!! Awesome vibes.</p>
<p>I've been asked to play again next year, so looking forward to it.</p>
<p>Here's to squeezing out those last dregs of summer.</p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/50978742018-02-25T12:30:00+13:002022-04-20T12:28:23+12:00Mastering Round 2<p>I am so pleased with my latest tracks that have been mastered by Mike Gibson at Munki Studios. </p>
<p>In addition to Quiet Places, I have released Fickle Soul which I am loving a lot. I'm so pleased with how the chorus opens up and spreads beautifully. </p>
<p>I have found a real jem in the session drummer Jordan Tredray who did such a great job with both of these songs. </p>
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<p>Back to the studio now.....</p>
<p>;-)</p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/49481472017-11-25T15:47:19+13:002022-05-31T18:15:59+12:00Gigs at the Harlequin and other news....<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/270079/0962c754d204a7aed966db6cdcdf0f9153f7f959/original/img-3874.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Well after 3 nights of sold out gigs at the Harlequin theatre, the ball feels like it is rolling to get ready for some summer touring. </p>
<p>I have recruited the talents of another local musician, Ila Scott to join me onstage for the live stuff. We've really clicked and have a lot of fun onstage. <br>It was really important for me to find someone whose voice would harmonise well with mine and I'm onto a good thing with this one! She plays keys (my much loved Juno synth) while I'm on guitar or mandolin. </p>
<p>There was a guy there filming the Friday or Saturday night, so hope to get a live video up soon. </p>
<p>Speaking of videos- I have been toying with a few different video ideas for 'Quiet Places,' but so far thoroughly unsatisfied with what I have... I'll get there.</p>
<p>There will be a time when I get a drummer and possibly some other musicians onboard to make up the full sound of my recorded stuff, but for now, this works and it gives me freedom to play more venues and tour without too much cost. </p>
<p>But for now, I'm back into the studio to get my next round of songs to my liking and in to be mastered.</p>
<p>Bring on the summer!</p>
<p>--Colette Rivers</p>
<p> </p>Colette Riverstag:coletteriversmusic.com,2005:Post/48890602017-10-13T09:46:48+13:002019-04-20T15:45:11+12:00Mastering Round One<p>Went out to Mirimar, Wellington to sit down with the expert ears of Mike Gibson at Munki Studios. I had no idea that it was at Peter Jackson's Post-Production HQ.</p>
<p>Anyway, 'Quiet Places' was pretty good and didn't need any tweaks done by me. It's sounding just how I want it, so very pleased there.</p>
<p>The second track, 'Fickle Soul' has more acoustic elements and now having heard it on different speakers, I want to do a couple more EQ and panning tweaks to expand the sounds a bit more. <br>Worked on it in my studio yesterday, and it's pretty much there. </p>
<p>The album list has 8 brand new songs, and I have 50+ songs which I've written/produced and have never been released to choose the rest from. </p>
<p>Exciting stuff!</p>
<p>All for now.<br>Colette Rivers<br> </p>
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