Hey Music Lovers and T-shirt Lovers. The Merch shop is officially open!
Head on over to https://rebellil.com to see all the items I’ve designed, which are mainly influenced by the music and the songs that I love. Initially, I had just ONE T-shirt design to help PROMOTE the ‘soon to be released single’ but NOW I’ve got more OPTIONS for YOU! If you haven’t yet visited the FUNDME section here on my website lindacarone.com/fundme - choose $2, 5, 10 + and upwards to help fund the SONG RECORDING (which includes the song download when it’s released).
THIS SHOP is another GREAT way you can SUPPORT me and the music AND my designs and TREAT YOURSELF! Perhaps you’ll spot a GIFT for a friend or colleague. I certainly won’t mind if you SHARE with those who like shopping for T-SHIRTS, BAGS or MUGS.
Come follow me on facebook/LINDACARONEMUSIC Thanks for your support 🙏🏼💋 Linda
HEY GUYS, I am so excited to be going into the studio to record a new single.. and this one is gonna rock!! It’s a really fun tune featuring amazing + beautiful musicians and I can’t wait to share it with you, but first order of business is to FUND THIS BABY.
Before the official release, there is a LOTS TO DO ! Besides hiring all the musicians, studio recording and mixing fees, there’s marketing, promotions, photo, videos and so on.
in the Fund Me section you’ll see a number of options to choose from, ranging from ONE dollar and upwards — each option includes a digital download of the song once it’s READY! ———— Also, my CD Black Moonlight is NOW IN STOCK – something you can only purchase from me.
and there is more FUN TO COME... I’ve been busily creating merchandise as part of my PRE-LAUNCH CAMPAIGN in order to OFFER something fun FOR YOU 👉🏽 which SOON will be revealed. I really hope you’ll take part in this little adventure with me and whichever way you decide to partake, I’ll be sharing your photos or what have you if you don't mind, on my social media. 📸
AGED AND MELLOW BLUES Linda Carone - Vocals Michael Stand - Piano George Koller - Bass Live Performance at JAZZ BISTRO, Toronto, Ontario October 31st, 2018 Aged and Mellow Blues Songwriters: Johnny Otis / Preston Love Video Capture - Origin Films Photo at the end of video by Bill Beard Photography https://www.lindacarone.com https://www.facebook.com/LINDACARONEMUSIC https://www.instagram.com/lindacarone/
I love performing on Hallow’s Eve as I get to haul out those seasonal rare halloween tunes. Of course I do sing other gems that have been in my repertoire for years.. like this one ‘Aged and Mellow Blues’. I first heard “Little Esther’’ aka Esther Phillips sing this song ages ago.. I loved it right away and I knew that I too wanted to sing this great bluesy number! Esther recorded this in 1952 at the age of 16! Hah.. probably too young to sing it.. but you’d never know it listening to her version. Accompanying me on this night was Michael ‘the hand’ Shand on piano and George Koller on bass. Thanks for watching.. and listening. xo Linda
Great news! My MUSIC VIDEO submission is now a winner in the Creation International Film Festival Winter session 2018. Seems if you don't take the chance you'll never know what is possible. It's wonderful to be acknowledged when you've worked hard on a passion project. Sure, I was flying by the seat of my pants as I created this video. learning along the way. I worked on this project sans a budget and mainly had to rely on my own talents. I took it as far as I could go and must say it's a good to have that feeling of a sense of accomplishment. Creating something with a passion, a concept, and the creative tools to make it happen... something that others have taken note of and show appreciation. Thanks to CIFF and you for watching and sharing. Sweet!!!
WHY IS A GOOD MAN SO HARD TO FIND? ... the ongoing question - for some. It's also the title of one of the songs on my album and the name of my latest video creation. I am very passionate about this song as it was recorded by one of my biggest influences and inspirations in jazz, LIL HARDIN ARMSTRONG (1898 – 1971). She may be the second wife to Louis Armstrong but she is the real ‘First Lady of JAZZ’. LILLIAN plays piano and sings on mostly all of her recordings – however this particular 1940 recording it is the voice of Midge Williams you hear with Lil at the piano. The LYRICS were transcribed from the original ‘WHY IS A GOOD GIRL SO HARD TO FIND?’ written by Jimmie Davis in the same year. So, I guess the question goes on for the MEN too!
Early PR photo of Lil Armstrong
The 1940’s version with Lil "Brown Gal" Armstrong and Her Dixielanders, who recorded in New York on Decca Records – March 18, 1940 to TODAY in 2018… the question lingers on. The version on the album 'Black Moonlight' is a little different as you will hear ...and see the music video. Now the video.. ouph! A labour of love for this artist who with more time than budget found an opportunity to learn & create my own music video. Much time was spent designing the lyrical animations that enhance the visuals. Of course, the editing takes quite a bit of time in itself. Luckily on this video I had Sergio Spadavecchia, the man behind the camera to film me, whereas in some of my early videos I had no other option but to film myself! Yikes. But as one who has always been resourceful, I learn to work with what I have.
I hope to revive interest in the musicians, composers and vocalists that I’ve chosen to cover on this debut album. As for Lil, she was such a talent who lived somewhat in the shadows of Louis, and I feel she deserves to be noticed, recognized and brought to the limelight just like Louis had because LIL SLAYED IT! Won’t you join me in honouring and remembering her on her upcoming birth date this February 3rd, by sharing this video and her songs.
I usually include her music in my live performances as I have quite a few of her songs in my repertoire. You will catch a little rare glimpse of her, as part of my honouring her in this video. Here in Canada we celebrate Black History Month and I do hope she is included somewhere in the memoires. Thank You for watching. xo
