Tiny Planet: A Benefit for the Puget Sound

“I am the daughter of each drop of water” -Tai Shan’s song Tiny Planet

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On March 21st, 2010 Seattle-based folk songwriters Tai Shan and Angela Reed will present a benefit concert for People for Puget Sound, a non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration of the Puget Sound water system. This performance is a celebration for funds raised through online sales of Tai Shan’s donated song “Tiny Planet.” The show will be at the Nectar Lounge in Fremont, Seattle beginning at 8pm. Please see details at http://www.taishanmusic.com.

On an average day, it is estimated that 140,000 pounds of toxic chemicals enter Puget Sound, causing excruciating suffering to plant and marine life… Transient and southern resident Orcas are considered to be “among the most PCB contaminated mammals on the planet.” *

In 2009 songwriter Tai donated her song “Tiny Planet” to the non-profit organization People for Puget Sound, an environmental stewardship group dedicated to the restoration of the Puget Sound. When patrons purchase her song “Tiny Planet” from her website www.TaiShanMusic.com or from Itunes a portion of every online sale goes to People for Puget Sound. This concert is a celebration of funds raised through the online donation program.

The Eugene Weekly says Tai’s song, “Tiny Planet”, “offers a deeper view of a talented young musician- Shan evokes Sarah McLachlan at her most reflective.” The song is about the sea and its interconnection with the evolution of mankind. Tiny Planet was born on the shores of Puget Sound during a blustery winter rainstorm. Tai watched drainpipe toxic stew gush into the body of water she loves so much, and the words and music began to stir. She knew she wanted to help preserve the Puget Sound and its indispensable role in the region’s marine life, culture, and commerce.

“Tai Shan’s music is like hugging a total stranger; kind of awkward and totally wonderful.” – Sound Magazine

Tai’s clear, Joni Mitchell-like voice has been featured in international film series such as Tales from Patchwork Farms, radio shows like Our Roots are Showing, and has performed at regional venues such as the Triple Door, the Nectar, Folklife Festival, Benaroya Hall and has toured the West Coast.

“Angela Reed has the voice of an earth angel-sweet and vibrant and memorable. A rare singer who will fly far.” -Judy Collins

This Seattle-based songstress is a competent lyricist, personal performer, and a beautiful example of artistry at work. She has performed nationally on stages from the Kerrville Folk Festival (Kerrville, TX), Seattle Folklife Festival. Club Passim (Boston, MA) and Joe’s Pub (NY, NY). Angela Reed has shared the stage with greats such as Al Anderson, (NRBQ), Cheryl Wheeler, Kenny White, and Jonathan Edwards. www.angelareed.com
For more information or to schedule an interview with Bitches for Beaches Tai Shan and Angela Reed please visit:
Bitches For Beaches:
Tai Shan: www.taishanmusic.com
Angela Reed: www.angelareed.com

People for Puget Sound
www.pugetsound.org

* Source: SOURCE: “Control of Toxic Chemicals in Puget Sound,” Washington State Department of Ecology, Phase 2: Development of Simple Numerical Models, 2008
SOURCE: P. Ross person communications, 2009; Ross P.S., G. M. Ellis, M. G. Ikonomou, L. G. Barrett-Lennard and R.F. Addison, 2000, “High PCB Concentrations in Free-Ranging Pacific Killer Whales, Orcinus orca: Effects of Age, Sex and Dietary Preference,” Marine Pollution Bulletin, Vol 40, 6: 504-515

Pacific Northwest-based Musician Gives Back to Puget Sound

On October 10th 2009, Tai Shan will share the stage with Governor Gregoire when Shan performs the song, “Tiny Planet,” for People for Puget Sound’s annual Harbor Lights fundraiser. The show will be at the Fremont Studios and starts at 5:30pm please see details at http://www.pugetsound.org.

Shan came to Seattle from the protest music scene in Northern California a few years ago. In 2009 songwriter Shan donated her song “Tiny Planet” to the non-profit organization People for Puget Sound, an environmental, non-profit group dedicated to the restoration of the Puget Sound. $.63 cents of every online sale goes to People for Puget Sound when patrons purchase her song “Tiny Planet” from her website (www.TaiShanMusic.com) or from Itunes.

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Tiny Planet donation Press Release

Sound Magazine raved about Shan’s 2009 disc Tiny Planet, “her music is like hugging a total stranger; kind of awkward and totally wonderful.”

Shan came to Seattle from the protest music scene in Northern California a few years ago. In 2009 songwriter Shan donated her song “Tiny Planet” to the non-profit organization People for Puget Sound, an environmental, non-profit group dedicated to the restoration of the Puget Sound. . $.63 cents of every online sale goes to People for Puget Sound when patrons purchase her song “Tiny Planet” from her website www.TaiShanMusic.com or from Itunes.

On an average day, it’s estimated that 140,000 pounds of toxic chemicals enter Puget Sound, causing excruciating suffering to plant and marine life. * Transient and southern resident Orcas are considered to be “among the most PCB contaminated mammals on the planet.”* People for Puget Sound greatly appreciates Shan’s financial generosity and invigorating efforts to raise awareness of the imminent–but reversible– harm facing Puget Sound.

The Eugene Weekly says Shan’s song, “Tiny Planet”, “offers a deeper view of a talented young musician- Shan evokes Sarah McLachlan at her most reflective.” The song is about the sea and its interconnection with the evolution of mankind. The song was born on the shores of Puget Sound during a blustery winter rainstorm. Shan watched drainpipe toxic stew gush into the body of water she loves so much and the words and music began to stir. She knew she wanted to help preserve Puget Sound and its indispensable role in the region’s marine life, culture, and commerce.

This first video is of the song “Without You.” Turn the volume up loud, put on your cowboy hat and boots, get ready for a country ride.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TyIiidHHqfQ[/youtube]

Slowing the tempo down in this next song, Tai Shan sings, “Anything to be Loved”

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pC5rug8wjWQ[/youtube]

Five new videos have been added to Tai’s YouTube Channel. Check them out at:

http://www.youtube.com/user/taishanmusic

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April 2^nd 10pm  at the Lo-fi  in Seattle

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Orchestra of the Earth Press Release

J&J Music, Tai Shan and The Teaching are proud to present an Orchestra of the Earth Party April 2^nd, 2009 at the Lo-Fi in Seattle.  Imagine turning an audience into an orchestra after an evening of Tai Shan’s original compositions. For one night only the “joyful improvisational jazz” of The Teaching and Americana singer-songwriter Tai Shan will perform together to provide the basses of an audience collaborative song in honor of the earth. Invited to help lead the audience will be some of Seattle’s finest musicians. Imagine a room teaming with a dozen woodwinds, brass, and percussion instruments joined by the voices of every audience member. The song will be recorded and sold on Bandcamp.com with the proceeds donated to People for Puget Sound.  People For Puget Sound is a citizens’ group working to protect and restore the health of Puget Sound and the Northwest Straits through education and action.

In addition, for a donation of $10 at the door you can write down a song subject about the earth and the band will write a spontaneous song around it.  Proceeds will be given to People For Puget Sound.

“The best that we can do is to belong the music of this sphere. At the same moment that I sing a note there is probably a cricket chirping in the yard, a lark beginning his morning runs of melody, or a humpback whale singing an eerie song, perhaps in the same key as me. Altogether we are the world’s orchestra. And as we take to song, we influence all species. As butterflies change the weather with their beating wings, we conduct life through song.”-Tai Shan

The performance will be at The Lo-Fi Performance Gallery 429 Eastlake Ave, Seattle, WA 98109 Thursday April 2nd

Doors open at 9pm and show time is at 10:00pm, Cover charge is  $5