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April 17, 2004
Rock.com Audio Interview
Suzanne sat down with the folks last week at Rock.com, one of the 5 largest music websites on the net, and recorded an interview. About the interview, Rock.com writes, "Suzanne Vega is the ultimate singer/songwriter. She's sold millions of albums, done a few world tours, but she's also a mom who gets up and makes sure her daughter has breakfast before she goes to school. In this interview, Suzanne discusses how she writes, who she likes, and offers advice for anyone who wants to be a musician."
Suzanne talks about being 'discovered' by Howard Stern, his problems with the FCC, her new manager and plans for the future.
Follow this link to listen to the interview!
The Infinite Mind Radio Program wins Gracie Award
The Infinite Mind is a weekly radio show focusing on the art and science of the human mind and spirit, behavior, and mental health. The program is hosted by the former Director of the National Institute of Mental Health, Dr. Fred Goodwin, and features weekly commentaries by John Hockenberry, one of public radio's most respected voices. The program is produced in association with WNYC/NY and is airing in 200 markets across the country including in such top ten cities as New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Washington, DC, and Boston.
Each year, the Gracies honor the best and the brightest in radio, television, cable and new media. Among the 2004 awardees are Bill Moyers (NOW/PBS), Candy Crowley (CNN), Jessica Lange (Normal/HBO), Sarah Jessica Parker (Sex in the City/HBO), and the CBS Evening News with Dan Rather. Awards will be presented at a black-tie gala in the Grand Ballroom of the New York Hilton Hotel on Tuesday, June 22, 2004."
"...honored by the Gracie Awards was "Domestic Violence," an episode of the national, weekly public radio series, The Infinite Mind, hosted by Dr. Fred Goodwin. The program focused on the one million women who are battered by someone they know each year. The program, featuring guest host Dr. Peter Kramer, includes former batterers and domestic violence survivors; filmmaker Frederick Wiseman, whose most recent documentary films "Domestic Violence" and "Domestic Violence II" premiered on PBS in March 2003; singer-songwriter Suzanne Vega, performing and discussing her song "Luka," which put domestic violence on the Top-Ten music charts; Dr. Judith Herman, professor of clinical psychiatry at Harvard University Medical School; Clare Dalton, executive director of the Domestic Violence Institute at Northeastern University School of Law; and Dr. Edward Gondolf, professor of sociology at and research director of the Mid-Atlantic Addiction Training Institute. John Hockenberry offered commentary."
For more information on The Infinite Mind, please visit their website:
http://www.lcmedia.com/mindprgm.htm
American Mavericks wins Peabody Award
The 2004 Peabody Awards were announced and American Mavericks is a winner! About the program:
American Mavericks
KSJN-FM/Minnesota Public Radio
This comprehensive 13-part radio series hosted by singer Suzanne Vega, recounts the evolution of distinct American classical music though the personal perspectives of those who were involved. An interactive website provides context for this introduction to iconoclastic American music.
For more information on American Mavericks, please visit their website:
http://musicmavericks.publicradio.org/
About the George Foster Peabody Awards:
The George Foster Peabody Awards were first awarded in 1941 for radio programs broadcast in 1940. The awards recognize distinguished achievement and meritorious service by radio and television networks, stations, producing organizations, cable television organizations and individuals. They perpetuate the memory of the banker-philanthropist whose name they bear. The awards program is administered by the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia. Selection is made by the Peabody Board following review by special screening committees of faculty, students and staff.
[more info available at the Peabody Awards Website: http://www.peabody.uga.edu/ ]
Katie Couric will host the 63rd Annual George Foster Peabody Awards ceremony to be held Monday, May 17, 2004 at the Waldorf-Astoria in New York.
Win a Taylor Guitar and Other Great Gear!
Thanks to the great folks at Taylor Guitars, we'll be giving away a brand new Taylor 110 to a lucky winner!
About the Taylor 110: "The Taylor 110 is a Dreadnought with a solid Sitka spruce top, laminated sapele back and sides, and comes with a gig bag for easy toting. It also features black fiber binding, and an inlaid white fiber soundhole rosette. Whether you're looking for an affordable full-sized guitar or a backup for alternate tunings, the 110 delivers Taylor's trademark tone and playability at an amazing value."
Below are front and back images of the Taylor 110 - click on the photos to view a larger version:
And thanks to Brian Vance and John Ferrante at D'Addario Strings, you can win the strings Suzanne plays... D'Addario EXP Extended Play Strings.
"Suzanne prefers their bright and warm acoustic tone, plus they last up to 4 times longer than traditional strings. We have 20 sets of EXP strings to give away... "
And if that wasn't enough... six cool "Lipstick" t-shirts from Peeka Booda:
To enter the giveaway, just subscribe to Suzanne's mailing list at www.suzannevega.com.
(If you're already subscribed, you're already entered!)
New Items in The Official Store!
Lots of great items direct from Suzanne's own collection in Suzanne's Official Store!
There are new posters from Israel, an early tour, Lucerne, Japan and more, including the new House of Blues Poster, (pictured below) from Suzanne's August 2, 2003 concert at the HOB Sunset Strip. These are limited edition posters, each signed by the artist, Tara McPherson, and individually numbered out of 300. Also in the store you'll find all of Suzanne's CDs, hardcover copies of "The Passionate Eye," t-shirts and more....
Suzanne Writes Article on "Luka" for GLAMOUR Magazine
Suzanne has just completed an article on "Luka" for Glamour Magazine. It discusses the imact of the song on Suzanne and her fans. It will be coming out later this year.
That's all for now ~ Thanks as always for your continued support!
The Suzanne Vega Website Crew
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