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- Alex &
I would like to offer you a FREE download of the new single:
"My Mother. My Angel of Love". The song is from the
BordererS new CD: "A Time For Change". Maybe you can give it
to your mum as a gift for Mother's Day.
Download it free here.
- If you wish to purchase the
whole album as a Mother's Day gift please click on
www.theborderers.com.au
and order your copy using your credit card. (The site is
completely secure) We'll then sign it for you, wrap it up
nicely and post it straight to your mum ( if you want )
The new CD is also available in Australia at JB HI-FI shops
( via One Stop Country Distribution ) Koorong Bookstores and
Blue Moon Records in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Best Regards
Jim & Alex
- ACCOMMODATION IN EUROPE OR
SINGAPORE??
Would anyone out there be willing to offer Alex & I plus our
9 year old daughter a holiday home or any spare accom whilst
the BordererS are touring overseas? We'll really look after
your place and only throw our own telly into your swimming
pool if a rock n' roll urge comes upon us. In Singapore from
22nd June for perhaps 5 days. Maybe go to Malaysia too.
Touring through UK / Europe from the end of June and most of
July.
DOES ANYONE WANT TO RENT OUR PLACE?
Alex & I were wondering if you knew of anyone who may
wish to rent our house? June 20th to the beginning of Aug. 3
bedrooms, one office and 6 minutes to the city. Must like
tartan ( Only kidding ) Please phone 0418 818 443 if you're
interested.
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- INDEPENDENT
MUSIC AWARD WINNERS' CD DEBUTS AT #1, #2 & #3 ON eMUSIC
CHARTS!!
The 2007 Independent Music Award Winners CD
Compilation "Now Hear This" featuring 38 songs by the
Winners came in at 1, 2 & 3 on eMusic’s “Power Charts” just
one day after release.
The album charted at #1 in the Top Label chart; #2 in the
Top Artist Chart; #3 in the Top Album chart and came in
ahead of releases by Sinead O’Connor, Johnny Cash, Tom Waits
and Van Morrison.
The IMAs and Music Resource Group joined forces with eMusic,
the world’s largest digital retailer of independent music,
to offer 38 songs from top established and emerging indie
musicians featured on the 2007 IMA Winner Compilation as
free bonus tracks to all
eMusic subscribers
in addition to their monthly allotments.
The winning artists and tracks were selected by a panel of
celebrity and industry judges including Peter Gabriel, Ozzy
Osbourne, Suzanne Vega, Paul Oakenfold & Buddy Guy,
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ADELAIDE CD LAUNCH OF "A TIME FOR CHANGE"
- The award winning and
internationally acclaimed, The Borderers, fresh from their
knock out performances at the prestigious Byron Bay Blues
and Roots Festival … will be launching their 8th & latest
album: “A Time For Change” at "The Gov" on Sat 26th May @
8.30pm
Known as one of the premier live acts around the world, The
Borderers, have chosen their favourite hometown stompin’
ground – The Gov – to unleash the album which critics are
raving about and dubbing their finest yet.
On “A Time For Change”, The Borderers, have intentionally
channeled Bruce Springsteen’s “We Shall Overcome: The Seeger
Sessions” and created a country tinged protest album while
still keeping the original passion and vibe which The
Borderers are well known for.
The Borderers are currently receiving mainstream and country
radio airplay with the first single lifted from “A Time For
Change”. “My Mother, My Angel of Love” is a dedication to
the most important person in everyone’s life – their Mum –
and highlights the feelings, love and affection we all feel
toward this special person. “We take them for granted
sometimes, especially in our teenage years. We’re sure
you’ll be able to relate to its sentiments”, says guitarist,
Jim Paterson.
The Borderers pride themselves on their independent spirit
which paid off recently when the band won the Independent
Music Award in the US for their song, “Sinner and The
Saint”, in the Gospel Music category. The song now goes out
to 11 million people via Borders Bookstore & EMusic.
So, come along and celebrate the release of The Borderers
brand new album. It will be a great night of music and fun
and also a way of helping to raise some much needed funds to
help get The Borderers back overseas to promote their new
record in Asia and Europe.
Tickets are $20.00 or $18.00 Conc and are available from The
Gov, 59 Port Rd, Hindmarsh ( Opp. Entertainment Centre ) by:
1) Popping in to the venue and buying them from the staff.
2) Phoning 088 340 0744 and paying by credit card
3) Contacting Venue-tix on
www.venuetix.com.au
or 08 8225 8888
To calculate Dinner & Show price = Add the cost of your meal
to the $16 ticket price. (A saving of $4.00 if you buy a
meal)
“A Time For Change” is out now through Celtic Records at all
good record stores. Distributed by One Stop Country -
Australia's Leading Distributor of Independent Country
Music.
100% Australian Owned – 100% Independent Country
www.theborderers.com.au
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STREET TEAM WANTED - FREE TICKETS TO CD LAUNCH OF "A TIME
FOR CHANGE"
Is anyone out there interested in helping the BordererS
distribute their flyers?
If you can
download the flyer
and put batches of them around Adelaide we will give you a
FREE ticket to "The Gov" on Sat 26th May.
You may like to enlarge the flyer and display it as a poster
in your workplace. No free ticket for this, only a kiss and
a cuddle from Jim and a firm handshake from Alex.
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A REVIEW OF THE NEW CD...
.............I’ve been listening to a new album by
The BordererS – that gorgeous, energetic duo from South
Australia, who come to Tamworth each year and kick their
heels up in the most artistic manner possible. This
wonderful outfit introduced yet another aspect to our ever
evolving festival and their albums to date have reflected
their own individual style. This time around though The
BordererS have gone country – and it’s an awesome outcome.
Take a little bluegrass, mix it gently with some Dixieland
jazz, a touch of Zydeco and you’ve got the essential
ingredients of "A Time For Change" – The BordererS and The
Rough Diamonds. Jim says the album was heavily influenced by
Bruce Springsteen’s recording in 2006 of The Seeger Sessions
– protest songs Pete Seeger used to sing in the ‘60s. While
you won’t find much country on “The Boss’s” disc, you will
on "A Time For Change". I love the album. BordererS
originals are interspersed with traditional Irish songs and
Alex’s take on the Leonard Cohen classic, "Hallelujah", is
to die for. Track four is superb, and is one for all the
mums out there – and those people who love their mums. It’s
called "My Mother, My Angel of Love", and it certainly puts
into perspective a mother’s unconditional love. As you’d
expect from any BordererS album, there’s lots of rollicking
dance tunes, but there’s a real country edge to this disc
that shows the band’s versatility and universal love of
music. Go out and buy yourself a copy – and buy one for your
mum too!
In the meantime, visit their website,
www.theborderers.com.au .......................
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Anna Rose ( Media Solutions ) – Tamworth
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WANT THE BORDERERS TO PERFORM IN YOUR HOME
TOWN?
The BordererS normally perform at Festivals and
entertainment venues but the band are also available for
private functions.
If you want us to perform at your club, house, festival or
linedance club, please let us know.
E-mail
info@theborderers.com
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UPCOMING TOURS IN OZ & EUROPE!! (Print this & stick it on
your fridge!) Fri 27th April - First time at the Albert Park
Yacht Club, Melbourne. ( Aquatic Drive, Albert Park Lake
Reserve )
International acts rave about the great auditorium and we've
also heard that it has stunning lake views and reasonable
drinks prices.
As part of the $20.00 entry fee you will also receive
excellent yummy Turkish Bread & Dips on arrival and hot
finger food ( Cocktail pies & pastries, falafel balls,
cocktail franks, steamed vegie dim sims, spring rolls,
samosas ) in the interval.
Phone Cliff Ellery on 039 690 1233 or 0418 179 411 to make a
booking. He can also be contacted via e-mail
taxman@bigpond.net.au
Starting time 7:30pm
Here are the directions: Enter Albert Park Lake via the
gates opposite the end of Clarendon Street, take the first
left and drive around the Soccer Stadium, then take the
first right, which is Aquatic Drive. You then pass the
Sailing Club and you will come to the back of the Albert
Park Yacht Club. When you find a place to park your car, you
can then walk around to the front (lake side) of the club
and enter there. There are ticket machines but it only takes
a couple of dollars to get you through the evening.
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Saturday April 28 - Koroit Festival, Great Ocean Rd, Vic
(Between Port Fairy & Warrnambool )
If you were disappointed that the BordererS didn't play at
the Port Fairy Festival this year, you can always re-enact
the Guinness Tent atmosphere at the Koroit Irish Festival.
The band will be on stage at 12.30 & 4.30pm. It's an all day
family festival with lots of kids activities. Click on
www.koroitirishfestival.com.au
for more details.
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4th & 5th May - The Australian Celtic Festival, Glen Innes,
NSW.
This will be the 5th time that Alex & I have played at Glen
Innes. It's a great wee town which really comes alive during
the festival. You'll see more kilts and bagpipes here than
at the Edinburgh Tattoo. Claymore ( Another fantastic
Scottish / Australian band ) are also appearing.
It'll be a weekend of jigs and guinness drinking. Click on
www.australiancelticfestival.com for times and
directions etc.......
Fri 4th May - 7.00pm Main Meal, Dessert. Services Club. $33
pp
Tickets available at Services Club 026 732 1355 or Visitors
Centre ( TICKETED EVENT ) BordererS on stage at 9.pm
- Sat 5th May - Stage One at the
site of the Standing Stones.
BordererS on stage at 1.45pm
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Singapore Arts Festival - Esplanade Stage @
Powerhouse
We can't wait to shout from the stage: "Heeellllloooo
Asia". If you're an ex-pat or linedancer based in Singapore,
please come and say hello to us as we'd love to meet you.
It's a FREE concert and the weather should be just perfect.
You're kids will have fun too.
Sat 23rd June:
1st set: 7.30pm - 8.15pm
2nd set: 8.45 - 9.30pm
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July 5th to 8th - Skagen Festival, Denmark
First time at the famous Skagen Festival. Other performers
have told us it's a brilliant festival! Check out the video
on their website. It says it all. www.skagenfestival.dk. We
might even visit Princess Mary to see how their baby's
doing.
Here's their phone number +45 98 44 49 69 in case you live
nearby.
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If you can think of other festivals or clubs in Europe that
the BordererS should perform at, please let us know
- Available NOW From
THE
BORDERERS
“My Mother, My Angel of Love”
- “My Mother, My Angel of Love”
is the brand new single from multi-award winning band, The
Borderers.
The song is a dedication to the most important person in
everyone’s life – their Mum – and highlights the feelings,
love and affection we all feel toward this special person.
“We take them for granted sometimes, especially in our
teenage years. We’re sure you’ll be able to relate to its
sentiments”, says guitarist, Jim Paterson.
Jim and Alex originally wrote
“My Mother, My Angel of Love”,
as Bulgaria’s entry into the prestigious Eurovision Song
Contest – in the end, Bulgaria decided to go with an
alternate song but The Borderers thought it was too good a
song to have sit on the shelf and gather dust.
The Borderers became a band by accident when Jim was
holidaying in Australia in 1993 as part of a round world
trip. “I was just visiting South Australia to visit a friend
when I got invited to a recording studio to hear this band.
I loved their sound so much that I eventually co-produced
the album, got 5 of my songs on it and married the lead
singer”.
Lead singer, Alex, was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland and
came to Australia in 1987 and lists Annie Lennox and Joni
Mitchell as major influences. Jim was born in Glasgow,
Scotland and arrived in Australia on Christmas Eve 1993 and
is influenced musically by AC/DC, Thin Lizzy, Status Quo and
Talking Heads.
The Borderers pride themselves on their independent spirit –
running their own indie record label – Celtic Records –
which to date has released eight Borderers cds and a number
of DVDs which have combined sales of in excess of 60,000
units. This indie approach paid off recently when the band
won the Independent Music Award in the US for “Sinner and
The Saint” in the Gospel Music category. The song now goes
out to 11 million people via Borders Bookstores and
eMusic.com
The Borderers are well known performers at many of the
world’s top music festivals having played Byron Bay Blues &
Roots, Port Fairy Folk, Edinburgh and Womad Festivals in
Australia and the UK – as well as touring Canada and the
USA. They’ve also supported artists including Tom Jones, The
Proclaimers, The Chieftans and Shane McGowan from The Pogues.
“My Mother, My Angel of Love”
is taken from the acclaimed new album “A Time For Change”
and showcases The Borderers at their very finest – Download
it NOW
From Musicpoint
For further information and interviews, please contact:
Karen Waters, Red Rebel Music
Ph: (0418) 614 359 | E:
karen@redrebelmusic.com
www.redrebelmusic.com
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- THE BORDERERS
“My Mother, My Angel of Love”
“My Mother, My Angel of Love” is the brand new single from
multi-award winning band, The Borderers.
The song is a dedication to the most important person in
everyone’s life – their Mum – and highlights the feelings,
love and affection we all feel toward this special person.
“We take them for granted sometimes, especially in our
teenage years. We’re sure you’ll be able to relate to its
sentiments”, says guitarist, Jim Paterson.
Jim and Alex originally wrote “My Mother, My Angel of Love”,
as Bulgaria’s entry into the prestigious Eurovision Song
Contest – in the end, Bulgaria decided to go with an
alternate song but The Borderers thought it was too good a
song to have sit on the shelf and gather dust.
The Borderers became a band by accident when Jim was
holidaying in Australia in 1993 as part of a round world
trip. “I was just visiting South Australia to visit a friend
when I got invited to a recording studio to hear this band.
I loved their sound so much that I eventually co-produced
the album, got 5 of my songs on it and married the lead
singer”.
Lead singer, Alex, was born in Belfast, Northern Ireland and
came to Australia in 1987 and lists Annie Lennox and Joni
Mitchell as major influences. Jim was born in Glasgow,
Scotland and arrived in Australia on Christmas Eve 1993 and
is influenced musically by AC/DC, Thin Lizzy, Status Quo and
Talking Heads.
The Borderers pride themselves on their independent spirit –
running their own indie record label – Celtic Records –
which to date has released eight Borderers cds and a number
of DVDs which have combined sales of in excess of 60,000
units. This indie approach paid off recently when the band
won the Independent Music Award in the US for “Sinner and
The Saint” in the Gospel Music category.
The Borderers are well known performers at many of the
world’s top music festivals having played Byron Bay Blues &
Roots, Port Fairy Folk, Edinburgh and Womad Festivals in
Australia and the UK – as well as touring Canada and the
USA. They’ve also supported artists including Tom Jones, The
Proclaimers, The Chieftans and Shane McGowan from The Pogues.
“My Mother, My Angel of Love” is taken from the acclaimed
new album “A Time For Change” and showcases The Borderers at
their very finest.
For further information and interviews, please contact:
Karen Waters, Red Rebel Music
Ph: (0418) 614 359 | E:
karen@redrebelmusic.com
www.redrebelmusic.com
www.theborderers.com.au
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Purchase The BordererS albums.
- Click on the quick
links to purchase!!
PS...HELP
US IMPROVE!
The BordererS value YOUR
open and honest feedback. Tell us what you think is
good & what could be better. Please give us any
suggestions or ideas
by emailing
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- A TIME FOR
CHANGE...
There seems to be a groundswell of discontent among
the people of the world as they realise that their leaders
are taking them down a path that they don't want to go.
Bruce Springsteen released the "Seeger Sessions" earlier
this year which was an album of protest songs that Pete
Seeger used to sing in the 1960's. It became No.1 in Europe
& America with little or no airplay. Neil Young & Willie
Nelson have also released anti-war albums. Alex & I wanted
to express our views in our new CD; "Time for Change" and go
down a musical path that we've never been down before.
Namely bluegrass mixed in with dixieland, zydecho & roots
music. We tried to make it the album to put on at a party
but also to have a message in some of the songs.
Now that the kilts have been put
aside for a while the band would love to achieve more
success in the country music market and believe that the
audiences in Tamworth will love this album. The opening
track is called "Higher Ground". It features Serena Ryder
from Canada performing a duet with Alex. It's so smoky you
may need to buy a fan to listen to it. Imagine a bluegrass
band playing in a dixieland club in New Orleans. Serena
Ryder is a star on the rise. She's just been signed to EMI
and is big in the Canadian Country Music scene.
One of
the songs:
"Love is the Answer"
provided a platform for Alex & I as songwriters to speak out
against the threats to democracy and freedom of speech. This
is our Protest song for the 21st Century.
You can hear "Love is
the Answer" on
www.sonicbids.com/theborderers2
(Audio section)
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- LOVE IS THE
ANSWER (Paterson / Alexander )
Verse 1
When they say they're giving you democracy
We know it's lies, it's the height of hypocracy
Corporations don't care about the have not's
No morals, it's all about the profits
It's no wonder people are starting to hate us
We plunder countries, invade them like a rapist
Now everyone is suspicious of their neighbours
It must be true cos I read it in the papers
Sub Chorus
But forgiveness is beauty
You know that empires don't last
All this war and destruction
Why can't we learn, can't we learn from the past
Chorus
That Love can bring changes
Yes Love is the answer it's what we're looking for
When there's violence and hatred ( woh, oh, oh, oh, oh )
Then Love is the answer it's what we're looking for
Verse 2
We were told there was weapons of mass destruction
They bombed the place and said they had no option
They use the war to help them win elections
It's time to stand up and give them our objections
Don't you know there's going to be a backlash
What's wrong with talking, does it leave you feeling
breathless
Life is sacred can you hear the voice of reason
No more killing in the name of freedom
Sub Chorus
Forgiveness is beauty ( It's the highest form of love )
You know that empires don't last ( They all come tumbling
down )
All this war & destruction ( Senseless deaths )
Why can't we learn, can't we learn from the past
Chorus
Love can bring changes ( woh, oh, oh, oh, oh )
Yes Love is the answer and what we're looking for
When there's violence and hatred ( woh, oh, oh, oh, oh )
Yes Love is the answer, and what we're looking for
Life is so sacred ( woh, oh, oh, oh, oh )
Love is the answer, and what we're looking for
When there's violence and hatred ( woh, oh, oh, oh, oh )
Love is the answer, and what we're looking for
If we
all come together we can make a difference. This is why
The BordererS will be
donating $2.00
from every sale of "A Time for Change"
to
GetUp!
GetUp!
is an
independent, not-for-profit community campaigning group.
They use new technology to empower Australians to have their
say on important national issues
TEN TITLES WE'RE GLAD WE DIDN'T USE ON THE
NEW ALBUM...
Here are ten titles we're glad we
didn't use for the new album. (These are actual Country
Songs)
- 10. I Hate Every
Bone In Her Body But Mine
9. If The Phone Don't Ring,You'll Know It's Me
8. How Can I Miss You If You Won't Go Away?
7. I Liked You Better Before I Got To Know You So Well
6. I Still Miss You Baby, But My Aim's Getting Better
5. I'm So Miserable Without You It's Like You're Still Here
4. She's Looking Better After Every Beer
3. You're The Reason Our Kids Are So Ugly
2. I Ain't Never Gone To Bed With an Ugly Woman, But I've
Sure Woke Up With A Few
And the Number One Country Song....
1. My Wife Ran Off With My Best Friend, and I Sure Do Miss
Him
THE BORDERERS WIN INDEPENDENT MUSIC AWARD!
- The Borderers’ Song “Sinner &
The Saint” from the album "Grace" has just been awarded
Winner of the Song – Gospel category in the 6th Annual
Independent Music Awards in America.
The song was selected from the largest number of entries the
program has received to date and judged by very
distinguished panelists.
The promotion that goes along with the prize is staggering.
9 million people will hear the IMA Winners CD via Borders
Bookstores and a formal press release will be serviced to US
national & regional print, television and radio outlets. The
Press release will also be available to international
outlets via distribution to the wire services.
eMusic, the cool indie-friendly digital download site that
features more than 2 million songs, will also be promoting
program winners in 11 of its e-newsletters throughout 2007.
The site is also making the IMA promotional CD available for
digital download to its current subscribers and new members.
This is all just the start of what promises to be a great
year for all involved in the program.
Hear the IMA Winners at:
http://www.IndependentMusicAwards.com/pages/jukebox2007.asp
- ONLY 2 CHANCES
TO SEE THE BORDERERS AT THE TAMWORTH FESTIVAL ( CD LAUNCH! )
Country Music Capital's Regent Cinema will convert its main
theatre into a performance venue for the duration of the
festival and be known as The Regent Country Live.
This is the BordererS 6th time at the festival but they'll
only be performing 2 Concerts this year. The first one will
be the CD launch of "A Time For Change" at the The Regent
Country Live on Wed 24th Jan at 2pm. It's billed as an
International Showcase and will also feature "The Beez" from
Germany.
The Regent Country Live has a strong focus on customer
comfort, is fully air-conditioned and offers theatre style
tiered seating. It's second only to the Tamworth Regional
Entertainment Centre in providing class and quality of venue
and is based in the centre of town. Perfect!
- The Beez
COMPETITION: Win The Borderers Fan Pack
If you come along to the BordererS CD launch at Regent
Country Live you'll have the chance to win all of the band's
previous albums, their DVD plus an autographed poster. All
you have to do is place your entry in a box in the foyer and
the BordererS will draw out the winner at the end of the
show.
The BordererS only other show is at "The
Longyard" on Thurs 27th Jan at 7.30pm. Tickets only
$15.00 and book early as it will Sell Out! Tel: 026 765 3411
Details of shows at the Regent Country Live this January can
be obtained by
clicking here
Tickets 026 766 3162
www.regentcinema.com.au
countrylive@regentcinema.com.au
- 2006
- The BordererS were inspired by Bruce Springsteen's new album
(The Seeger Sessions) and approach, so most of it was
recorded live in our studio engineer's loungeroom. It
features banjo's, fiddles, slide guitar, a dixieland horn
section and gospel singers.
This is the album to put on at a party!
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Alex, Gabbi
& Jim in the studio doing backing vocals
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THE BORDERERS FEATURED ON 20
TO ONE LAST TUESDAY
- People have been telling us
that they heard the BordererS song "Jump Right In" on
Channel 9's 20 to 1 show on Tuesday the 17th October. Did
you hear it?
Alex & I are not even sure how they got the track, but we're
very pleased anyway....
- Daisy the studio dog was
surprised as well
- Jim asking the sax player if he
likes
his imaginary marracas
THE BORDERERS
WIN TWO US AWARDS
- The BordererS have just won a
Gospel Music Award at the World Unisong Awards in America
for the song "Sinner & the Saint" and came 3rd in the
FlightSafe Music Song Contest in the USA.
The CEO wrote; "I’m listening to your song “Na Mara” as I
write this and again, I’m carried along a rhythmic journey.
What a wonderful melding of energies, upbeat melody, and
beautifully haunting and tribal vocals. It’s so full of
emotion, as the melody weaves and undulates, setting the
stage for you to win 3rd place from over 450 musicians and a
featured position on the
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The Celtic Cowboys & Reese Witherspoon do their old New
Orlean's thang
Contact
Kerri Jennings
on:
p: 03 55267188
f: 03 55267189
m: 0408395667 for more details
- Spring Ball Castlemaine
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Be part of the BordererS new album!
-
A rough idea for the New Album Cover
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The BordererS will start recording their new album "Songs
from a Suitcase" on Sun 13th Aug but the band are asking for
your help in deciding what songs should go on the album. If
you wish to vote, get along to the
Golden Grove
Arts Centre
on Sat 12th Aug to hear all the new songs. You may even
request that the band re-record some older ones or try
traditional songs. Voting forms will be provided. You can
also vote online at
www.theborderers.com.au.
Your name will go into a competition and the eventual winner
will receive the 1st copy hot off the press plus a FREE live
performance at their home or work of choice.
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Jim trying to order a drink at the
Port Fairy Festival!
- DID WE
SEE YOU AT ONE OF THESE FESTIVALS?
-
Were you in the crowd when the band performed in front of
400,000 at the Xmas Pageant & Carols by Candlelight in
Adelaide or at their headlining show on New Year's Eve in
Fed Square Melbourne?
If you saw the BordererS perform at the Tamworth Country
Music Festival, the Port Fairy & Blue Mountains Festival,
the Australian Tattoo in Bendigo or the Caboolture Country
Music Festival please keep in touch or come and say hello to
us at a concert.
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Jim and bagpipers perform
Scotland the Brave
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Jim & Alex performing at Carols by Candlelight
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Jim in 1976. Has anyone seen our shirts?
FROM SCOTLAND & IRELAND TO OZ
Alex, the female lead singer was born in Belfast,
Northern Ireland. Her influences are Joni Mitchell & Annie
Lennox whilst Jim Paterson was born in Glasgow, Scotland and
his influences are AC/DC (The band not the lifestyle) Thin
Lizzy, Talking Heads & David Bowie.
The BordererS have played at Womad Festivals in Australia &
UK, the Edinburgh Festival, toured Canada & USA and have
supported Tom Jones, The Chieftains in Glasgow & Shane
McGowan ( and that was just to get him on stage ).
If you want to listen to 6 songs please click
www.sonicbids.com/theborderers2
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SPECIAL INTEREST - U2
U2 Reschedule Australian Dates
- In 2006 saw the BordererS
perform at the Tamworth Country Music Festival, the Port
Fairy & Blue Mountains Festival, the Australian Tattoo in
Bendigo, Caboolture Country Music Festival plus many many
more....
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- LATEST NEWS...
The BordererS have just won a Gospel Music Award at
the World Unisong Awards in America for the song "Sinner &
the Saint".
Hallelujah & Praise the Lord!
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- BORDERERS
HISTORY
Alex, the female lead singer was born in Belfast,
Northern Ireland. Her influences are Joni Mitchell & Annie
Lennox whilst Jim Paterson was born in Glasgow, Scotland and
his influences are AC/DC (The band not the lifestyle) Thin
Lizzy, Talking Heads & David Bowie.
The BordererS have played at Womad Festivals in Australia &
UK, the Edinburgh Festival, toured Canada & USA and have
supported Tom Jones, The Chieftains in Glasgow & Shane
McGowan ( and that was just to get him on stage ).
If you want to listen to 6 songs please click
www.sonicbids.com/theborderers2
BORDERERS BITS...
KEITH RICHARDS BACK ON HIS FEET
The Stones are back on the road after guitarist Keith
Richards was given the all-clear by doctors to resume the
Rolling Stones A Bigger Bang tour.
- The tour was postponed after
Richards fell out of a coconut tree in Fiji and underwent
emergency surgery in a New Zealand hospital but kicked off
last night in Milan, Italy.
The Stones added three songs to the setlist which haven’t
been performed on this tour so far. They were ‘Streets of
Love’ from the Rough Justice album, the classic ‘Under My
Thumb’ and an Italian version of ‘As Tears Go By’ titled
‘Con Le Mie Lacrime’.
SYD BARRETT DIES AT 60
- Former Pink Floyd vocalist Syd
Barrett has died aged 60 from complications arising from
diabetes last Friday.
Pink Floyd today released a statement saying “The band are
naturally very upset and sad to learn of Syd Barrett's
death. Syd was the guiding light of the early band line-up
and leaves a legacy which continues to inspire.”
“He died peacefully at home. There will be a private family
funeral in the next few days.” His brother Allan said.
Barrett’s later life had been a sad tale after he plunged
into insanity after taking too much LSD in the 60s (although
many claim the LSD simply enhanced a preexisting condition).
His erratic behaviour was blamed for his sacking/quitting of
Pink Floyd.
- 'Grace' is now available in the shops.
It's distributed by MGM Distribution and One Stop
Entertainment.
It's also available from The BordererS new Secure Online
Service @
www.theborderers.com.au
08 8346 7155 or
0418 818 443
www.theborderers.com.au
- The BordererS album, 'Grace'
- The BordererS new album, 'Grace', is now available online
from leading independent music website Indie-CDs (
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http://www.indie-cds.com )
The new album "Grace" sounds a little bit different to other
BordererS albums, but the reaction so far says it is the
best to date!
Track 1 "Legacy" features the International tenor Brian
Gilbertson in a duet with Alex. It's got a real World Music
feel although Brian used to be a rock singer back in the
70's.
This song took a year and a half to get it right in the
studio.
Track 2 "Grace" was nominated as one of the top 5 songs in
the Gospel / Christian category of the Musicoz Awards! Many
fans also commented on the song after the Adelaide Carols by
Candlelight. This was the 4th version of this song.
The movie "Standing in the shadows of Motown" was a great
inspiration for the arrangement.
Track 4 "Sinner & the Saint" features the African American
singer Dwight Adams in a duet with Alex plus a gospel choir.
Dwight used to sing with Marvin Gaye & Billy Joel in New
York.
Track 7 "Keep the Light On" was nominated as one of the top
3 songs in the Peace, Tolerance & Understanding Award at the
Port Fairy Festival. This has been a crowd favourite from
day one. This also took 18 months to make it sound like it
does in our live performances.
Track 8 "The Dark Horse" is starting to be featured on the
country music stations all around Australia and the video
should be on Country Music Television in a few weeks time.
The song features Jay Collie from "Jonah's Road" in a duet
with Alex. We met Jay at the Wollongong Entertainment Centre
when both bands won Musicoz Awards back in 2003.
Track 12 "The River is Deep" almost didn't make the album.
We had one more day of recording before mixing began and we
still didn't have the lyrics. I desperately searched through
my filing cabinet for inspiration. I found a song that I
wrote in 1980 called "This River needs Crossing" and we
bunged that in. To our amazement, it seems to have worked.
Hallelujah!
The album is now available in the shops. It's distributed by
MGM Distribution and One Stop Entertainment.
It's also available from The BordererS new Secure Online
Service @
www.theborderers.com.au !
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The BordererS CD "Grace"
The BordererS new CD "Grace" is being nominated for
an ARIA for Best Independent Release. "Grace" is also number
5 in the Independent Country Music Charts.
The single for the country music market Track 8 "The Dark
Horse" is on high rotation on many of the regional &
national country music stations all around Australia and the
video will be on Country Music Television in a few weeks
time. The song features Jay Collie from "Jonah's Road" in a
duet with Alex. We met Jay at the Wollongong Entertainment
Centre when both bands won Musicoz Awards back in 2003.
Track 4 "Sinner & the Saint" features the African American
singer Dwight Adams in a duet with Alex plus a gospel choir.
Dwight used to sing with Marvin Gaye & Billy Joel in New
York. It's featured on the ABC Local Radio music website
OzTrax www.abc.net.au/oztrax
Track 2 "Grace" was nominated as one of the top 5 songs in
the Gospel / Christian category of the Musicoz Awards! Have
you heard the BordererS on Life FM in Adelaide? Jim & Alex
popped in on the 3rd June to perform a song on air live.
Have you entered the competition published in the SA RAA
booklet to win a copy of the BordererS new CD?
Track 7 "Keep the Light On" was nominated as one of the top
3 songs in the Peace, Tolerance & Understanding Award at the
Port Fairy Festival.
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Distribution by MGM & One Stop Entertainment
Jim Paterson & Alex - 08 8346 7155
or 0418 818 443
www.theborderers.com.au
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email info@theborderers.com.au
'Grace' Review
Independent bands like The Waifs, the John Butler Trio, and
The Cat Empire are having phenomenal years, moving from
obscurity to superstardom very rapidly. Enter another
independent band, The BordererS. No strangers to the Indie
scene, "Grace" is The BordererS eighth CD, and their
experience shows in the tightness of their sound.
Lead singer Alex’s alto voice has a lilting quality which is
smooth as a lullaby. Guest vocalists like Dwight Adams’ rich
gospel harmonies, and Jay Collie’s soft sounds work
beautifully with Alex’s, and the overall effect is soothing
and very easy to listen to.
Grace provides a nice blend of slow lilting songs, rhythmic
jazz inspired pieces like “Keep the Light On,” and faster
paced (think Lindsay Buckingham) rock such as “Temptation”,
many of which are danceable.
Listeners who are looking for crisp and evocative music with
a light feel and upbeat Christian inspired lyrics will enjoy
the varied songs and sheer professionalism of this rich CD.
Magdalena Ball
- www.compulsivereader
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visit
www.theborderers.com.au
for more details!
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The BordererS are looking for your help!
If you live in a city that The BordererS are coming
to and would like to be part of the team that spreads the
word by helping with distributing fliers, posters and
lending us your local knowledge regarding radio and media,
we would love to hear from you.
Independent music and independent active people go together.
If you would like to lend a hand in the places listed below
send an email to
info@theborderers.com.au
Let us know your name, where you can help, email, phone
number and postal address.In return we can offer you a huge
thankyou, a pair of free tickets to a show, PLUS an album of
your choice.As we prepare for the launch of the new DVD, and
album"Grace" in 2005, we would also like to know the name
and call sign of the local radio stations you choose to
listen to and your favourite dj/program, ie. abc 88.9
Adelaide Kevin Naughton / pm drive.
- Calling all Fans of
The Borderers!
-
Background info on the new album, 'Grace'
The new album "Grace" sounds a little bit different
to other BordererS albums, but the reaction so far says it
is the best to date!
Track 1 "Legacy" features the International tenor Brian
Gilbertson in a duet with Alex. It's got a real World Music
feel although Brian used to be a rock singer back in the
70's.
This song took a year and a half to get it right in the
studio.
Track 2 "Grace" was nominated as one of the top 5 songs in
the Gospel / Christian category of the Musicoz Awards! Many
fans also commented on the song after the Adelaide Carols by
Candlelight. This was the 4th version of this song.
We got it sounding better by watching "Standing in the
shadows of Motown".
Track 4 "Sinner & the Saint" features the African American
singer Dwight Adams in a duet with Alex plus a gospel choir.
Dwight used to sing with Marvin Gaye & Billy Joel in New
York.
Track 7 "Keep the Light On" was nominated as one of the top
3 songs in the Peace, Tolerance & Understanding Award at the
Port Fairy Festival. This has been a crowd favourite from
day one. This also took 18 months to make it sound like it
does in our live performances.
Track 8 "The Dark Horse" is starting to be featured on the
country music stations all around Australia and the video
should be on Country Music Television in a few weeks time.
The song features Jay Collie from "Jonah's Road" in a duet
with Alex. We met Jay at the Wollongong Entertainment Centre
when both bands won Musicoz Awards back in 2003.
Track 12 "The River is Deep" almost didn't make the album.
We had one more day of recording before mixing began and we
still didn't have the lyrics. I desperately searched through
my filing cabinet for inspiration. I found a song that I
wrote in 1980 called "This River needs Crossing" and we
bunged that in. To our amazement, it seems to have worked.
Hallelujah!
The album is now available in the shops. It's distributed by
MGM Distribution
and
One Stop Entertainment.
It's also available from The BordererS new Secure Online
Service @
www.theborderers.com.au
!
All the best,
Jim Paterson & Alex
08 8346 7155 or 0418 818 443
- 2005 shapes up as a massive year for one of Australia's most
original and unique sounding musical outfits. Fresh from
wowing audiences in Tasmania and Northern NSW (the
Borderers' performances at the Tamworth Festival were the
talk of the entire festival) see them for yourself what
everybody's been raving about.
High energy Scottish /
Irish band the BordererS have played all around the world
and were the hits of the Edinburgh, Port Fairy & Womad
Festivals.This is a band that you must see live, not only
you but your whole family, as everybody gets involved.
In April 2005 you will see their song "The Dark Horse" on
the Country Music Channel and hear it on radio. It's a duet
with Jay Collie from "Jonah's Road". The BordererS met Jay
at the Wollongong Entertainment Centre when both bands were
fortunate enough to win Musicoz Awards. The video for the
song was filmed in Nashville, New York & Sydney by Ross
Wood.
You'll also be able to purchase the brand new album "Grace"
(as it comes back from the manufacturers on the 9th March)
and the DVD "Live!... and more".
Finally, if you're a linedancer, you'll also know that
there's been 30 dances written to BordererS songs and their
music is included in CD compilations all over the world.
Come along and strut your stuff!
For photos or more information please take a look at
www.theborderers.com.au
VOTED BEST WORLD MUSIC ACT AT THE MUSICOZ AWARDS 2003 AND
TOP 5 IN THE GOSPEL CATEGORY 2004
The Borderers and The
Cowsucking Cowgirls
- http://www.indie-cds.com
Other news: The Borderers DVD is out now and we have it in
stock. The
Toesucking Cowgirls new Release was launched at Tamworth and
they have stock
and are taking orders for delivery.
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- THE BORDERERS FILM NEW VIDEO
- IN NASHVILLE & NEW
YORK
The "BordererS" are filming extra footage for a new video
in Nashville & New York at the moment. The song is called the
"Dark Horse" and it's a duet with Jay Collie from "Jonah's Road".
The BordererS met "Jonah's Road" last year at the Wollongong
Entertainment Centre when both bands were fortunate enough to win
Musicoz Awards.
Ross Wood, Producer of the 2004 Golden Guitars TV Show is
directing the clip. He came on board after falling in love with
the track and is responsible for a great number of the videos on
the Country Music Channel. It will be aired on the C.M.C. in
January to coincide with the release of the BordererS forthcoming
album "Grace".
If you wish to see the BordererS live they're appearing at the
"Big House" Bar/Cafe, 420 Sydney Road, Brunswick, Melbourne on Fri
29th Oct and they'll be joined by some very special guest
musicians. The venue is also perfectly set up to enjoy a dinner &
show with front line seating and a two course Big House meal.
For phone enquiries and bookings contact - 038 309 9923
The first 4 to ring will receive FREE tickets but if you miss out
you will still receive $2.00 off the ticket price if you present a
copy of this e-mail to the door person.
The BordererS are also going to be performing at the Maldon
Festival ( Near Castlemaine, Vic ) on Sun 31st Oct at 12 midnight
in the Guinness Tent. It should be a hoot and a bit of a
re-enactment of the Port Fairy Festival. Phone Linda on
0354-752166 for details or
folkfestival@maldon.vicmail.net
LATEST
NEWS
The BordererS have just signed a Worldwide
Publishing Deal with "Music Sales" in Sydney.
If
you still don't have the BordererS latest album
"Inspired!" then you can purchase the new version on the
night or from the band's website www.theborderers.com.au
.
The CD now features 2 BONUS tracks, vocals
by Joe Camilleri from the "Black Sorrows" and the remixed
version of "World's got the Rhythm" by K-Boy from London.
He remixed Kylie Minogue's No. 1 hit; "Can't get you
out of my head".
Songs
from "Inspired!" are also included on 3 new compilation
albums from the UK.
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