Signe Miranda's Veranda: News
Digital Download Card Redemption - September 29, 2010
Redeem your download card for September Night below.
(Download cards are available for purchase on the "Store" page or below - "Friends of the Veranda" Digital Package, or at live shows.)
Keep your download card - April Morning songs will be available in the spring, with the same card.
Choose between 320kbps mp3s and flac (or both) + the album artwork.
(Download cards are available for purchase on the "Store" page or below - "Friends of the Veranda" Digital Package, or at live shows.)
Keep your download card - April Morning songs will be available in the spring, with the same card.
Choose between 320kbps mp3s and flac (or both) + the album artwork.
September Night Packages: Friends of the Veranda - September 28, 2010
Signe Miranda's Veranda is making a full-band album, split into 2 six and seven song albums - September Night is the first one and has already been released. The second album is tentatively called April Morning, to be released in 2012.
(If you have problems with the "Buy Now" button, for example if you're using Internet Explorer 8 - go to Tools - Internet Options - Privacy - Advanced - Click on Override automatic cookie handling, make sure both are "Accept"ed and Click on Always allow cookie sessions - then Ok and Ok to close out.)
These packages are also available on my TOUR FUNDRAISING page.
Send Me the MP3 ($1): September Night mp3
For only $5 become a Friend of the Veranda - get your backstage pass to see pictures, videos and updates from the recording sessions + get the September Night mp3 to download directly to your computer!
Friend of the Veranda - Backstage Pass/mp3($5):
Album Packages:
All Album Packages include:
(1)access to an exclusive member website, with pictures & videos from the recording sessions, progress updates and a guestbook,
(2) a digital download card/code for both albums,
(3) free entry into the April Morning CD release party (or another show) and
(4) free shipping & handling of your member package.
Taxes & shipping are included.
Digital Package ($10): includes all of the above
September Night Package ($15): Signed September Night CD (first 100 #ed) + all of the above
Party on the Veranda ($25): Gift Bag, thank you card + all of the above
Memories of the Night($50): Photo/Lyric Book for September Night, April Morning signed CD (first 100 #ed), Your Name on the Thank You list on website + all of the above
Box Set (while supplies last)($100): 4 CDs - September Night & April Morning CDs (as outlined above) + Love Wins & Solar Eclipse (out of print, but you'll get a copy), t-shirt + everything else listed above
VIP ($500): Solo Private Concert for you and your friends, in Toronto or live video recording of your requested song from the September Night CD, recorded on the tour route, with a thank you dedication from the stage, Your Name in the Liner Notes Thank You section of the next CD + all of the above
VIP+ ($750): Solo Private House Concert for you and your friends, on the tour route (if it fits the tour schedule) or in Ontario within 5 hours driving distance of Toronto or live video recording of 2 of your requested songs from the September Night CD, recorded on the tour route, with a thank you dedication from the stage, Your Name in the Liner Notes Thank You section of the next CD + all of the above
Super-VIP ($1000): Solo Private House Concert for you and your friends, on the tour route (if it fits the tour schedule) or in Ontario within 5 hours driving distance of Toronto + live video recording of 2 of your requested songs from the September Night CD, recorded on the tour route, with a thank you dedication from the stage, Your Name in the Liner Notes Thank You section of the next CD + all of the above
Honorary Band Member ($1500):
Solo Private House Concert for you and your friends, in Mainland North America (on accessible travel routes - i.e. under $700 for a return flight from Toronto, including food, accommodations and expenses) and live video recording of 3 of your requested songs from the September Night CD, recorded on the tour route, with a thank you dedication from the stage, Your Name in the Liner Notes Thank You section of the next CD + all of the above
(If you have problems with the "Buy Now" button, for example if you're using Internet Explorer 8 - go to Tools - Internet Options - Privacy - Advanced - Click on Override automatic cookie handling, make sure both are "Accept"ed and Click on Always allow cookie sessions - then Ok and Ok to close out.)
These packages are also available on my TOUR FUNDRAISING page.
Send Me the MP3 ($1): September Night mp3
For only $5 become a Friend of the Veranda - get your backstage pass to see pictures, videos and updates from the recording sessions + get the September Night mp3 to download directly to your computer!
Friend of the Veranda - Backstage Pass/mp3($5):
Album Packages:
All Album Packages include:
(1)access to an exclusive member website, with pictures & videos from the recording sessions, progress updates and a guestbook,
(2) a digital download card/code for both albums,
(3) free entry into the April Morning CD release party (or another show) and
(4) free shipping & handling of your member package.
Taxes & shipping are included.
Digital Package ($10): includes all of the above
September Night Package ($15): Signed September Night CD (first 100 #ed) + all of the above
Party on the Veranda ($25): Gift Bag, thank you card + all of the above
Memories of the Night($50): Photo/Lyric Book for September Night, April Morning signed CD (first 100 #ed), Your Name on the Thank You list on website + all of the above
Box Set (while supplies last)($100): 4 CDs - September Night & April Morning CDs (as outlined above) + Love Wins & Solar Eclipse (out of print, but you'll get a copy), t-shirt + everything else listed above
VIP ($500): Solo Private Concert for you and your friends, in Toronto or live video recording of your requested song from the September Night CD, recorded on the tour route, with a thank you dedication from the stage, Your Name in the Liner Notes Thank You section of the next CD + all of the above
VIP+ ($750): Solo Private House Concert for you and your friends, on the tour route (if it fits the tour schedule) or in Ontario within 5 hours driving distance of Toronto or live video recording of 2 of your requested songs from the September Night CD, recorded on the tour route, with a thank you dedication from the stage, Your Name in the Liner Notes Thank You section of the next CD + all of the above
Super-VIP ($1000): Solo Private House Concert for you and your friends, on the tour route (if it fits the tour schedule) or in Ontario within 5 hours driving distance of Toronto + live video recording of 2 of your requested songs from the September Night CD, recorded on the tour route, with a thank you dedication from the stage, Your Name in the Liner Notes Thank You section of the next CD + all of the above
Honorary Band Member ($1500):
Solo Private House Concert for you and your friends, in Mainland North America (on accessible travel routes - i.e. under $700 for a return flight from Toronto, including food, accommodations and expenses) and live video recording of 3 of your requested songs from the September Night CD, recorded on the tour route, with a thank you dedication from the stage, Your Name in the Liner Notes Thank You section of the next CD + all of the above
If you would like to donate more, feel free to add to the tip jar:)
Thank You List:
Christine Miller
Paul Corbeil
Anonymous
Video Contest - September 22, 2010
Video Contest:
Make a music video for Signe Miranda's Veranda and/or Brian Allossery & The Lazy Poets for your chance to win $150 & a CD Gift Bag!
Two contests:
Signe Miranda's Veranda - September Night
Brian Allossery and the LazyPoets - Crystal Ball
For more details, go to:
http://concretecityrecords.com/Music_Workshops_IUQW.html
Contest ends: Tuesday, January 4th, 2011 at 11:59 p.m.
Make a music video for Signe Miranda's Veranda and/or Brian Allossery & The Lazy Poets for your chance to win $150 & a CD Gift Bag!
Two contests:
Signe Miranda's Veranda - September Night
Brian Allossery and the LazyPoets - Crystal Ball
For more details, go to:
http://concretecityrecords.com/Music_Workshops_IUQW.html
Contest ends: Tuesday, January 4th, 2011 at 11:59 p.m.
Concrete City Music Workshops - July 18, 2010
Concrete City Music Workshops:
Instructor: Signe Miranda
1) Songwriting for Guitar 2) Indie Promotion
Songwriting for Guitar: Tuesdays (7:30-9:30 p.m.) in downtown Toronto – New sessions starting on September 7.
Indie Promotion () in downtown Toronto – September 18-19.
Details:
1) Songwriting for Guitar - song structure, chord progressions, styles, writing techniques, editing, copyright, performance
2) Indie Promotion-making a website, social networking, radio, press kits/promo, press releases, interviews and more - Bring your laptop, if you have one - you'll leave with your website, bio, press release, radio contact list (over 80 college/community stations listed) & the skills you need to start promoting your music!
Background:
Signe has been playing music (piano) since the age of six and has been playing guitar and writing songs for 15 years, performing as a singer/songwriter/bandleader and booking/promoting shows for 9 years (including touring & performances from Ontario to the east coast, in the UK, California & NY, Puerto Rico and Norway) and running a record label (Concrete City Records) for 8 years.
Got to http://www.concretecityrecords.com/ to register.
Instructor: Signe Miranda
1) Songwriting for Guitar 2) Indie Promotion
Songwriting for Guitar: Tuesdays (7:30-9:30 p.m.) in downtown Toronto – New sessions starting on September 7.
Indie Promotion () in downtown Toronto – September 18-19.
Details:
1) Songwriting for Guitar - song structure, chord progressions, styles, writing techniques, editing, copyright, performance
2) Indie Promotion-making a website, social networking, radio, press kits/promo, press releases, interviews and more - Bring your laptop, if you have one - you'll leave with your website, bio, press release, radio contact list (over 80 college/community stations listed) & the skills you need to start promoting your music!
Background:
Signe has been playing music (piano) since the age of six and has been playing guitar and writing songs for 15 years, performing as a singer/songwriter/bandleader and booking/promoting shows for 9 years (including touring & performances from Ontario to the east coast, in the UK, California & NY, Puerto Rico and Norway) and running a record label (Concrete City Records) for 8 years.
Got to http://www.concretecityrecords.com/ to register.
Acoustic Thursdays at The Bean - December 2009 Line-up - November 25, 2009
Concrete City Records Presents:
Acoustic Thursdays at The Bean - Open Stage & Show -
388 College St., 2 blocks east of Bathurst
Open Stage 7:45-9, Show 9-11 p.m.
Price: pay-what-you-can
Show Line-up:
Dec. 3: Signe Miranda, Jack Connolly & guest
Dec. 17: Signe Miranda, Alex Hickey & Myke Mazzei
It's fully acoustic, there's no PA!
Coffee, liquor license, music, all ages.
Acoustic Thursdays at The Bean - Open Stage & Show -
388 College St., 2 blocks east of Bathurst
Open Stage 7:45-9, Show 9-11 p.m.
Price: pay-what-you-can
Show Line-up:
Dec. 3: Signe Miranda, Jack Connolly & guest
Dec. 17: Signe Miranda, Alex Hickey & Myke Mazzei
It's fully acoustic, there's no PA!
Coffee, liquor license, music, all ages.
Acoustic Thursdays at Kahawa - August 2009 Line-up - July 30, 2009
Concrete City Records Presents: Acoustic Thursdays at Kahawa 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. every Thursday
Here's the August Line-up:
Aug. 6th - Signe Miranda & Eric J. Fisher Aug. 13th - Signe Miranda & Carl Lorusso Jr. Aug. 20th - Signe Miranda, Katie Regan & Din Aug. 27th - Jeff Stone & Michael Burton (filling in for Signe)
Kahawa Coffee House 388 College St. (2 blocks east of Bathurst)
Toronto, ON
Here's the August Line-up:
Aug. 6th - Signe Miranda & Eric J. Fisher Aug. 13th - Signe Miranda & Carl Lorusso Jr. Aug. 20th - Signe Miranda, Katie Regan & Din Aug. 27th - Jeff Stone & Michael Burton (filling in for Signe)
Kahawa Coffee House 388 College St. (2 blocks east of Bathurst)
Toronto, ON
Acoustic Thursdays at Kahawa - July 2009 - July 3, 2009
Concrete City Records Presents: Acoustic Thursdays at Kahawa 5 p.m. - 7 p.m. every Thursday
Here's the July Line-up:
July 2nd - Signe Miranda
July 9th - Signe Miranda & Jeff Douglas
July 16th - Guest Host - Phillip Brown (filling in for Signe)
July 23rd - Signe Miranda & Julian Sark (of Flickershow)
July 30th - Signe Miranda & Jeff Stone
Kahawa Coffee House 388 College St. (2 blocks east of Bathurst)
Toronto, ON
Here's the July Line-up:
July 2nd - Signe Miranda
July 9th - Signe Miranda & Jeff Douglas
July 16th - Guest Host - Phillip Brown (filling in for Signe)
July 23rd - Signe Miranda & Julian Sark (of Flickershow)
July 30th - Signe Miranda & Jeff Stone
Kahawa Coffee House 388 College St. (2 blocks east of Bathurst)
Toronto, ON
Acoustic Thursdays at Kahawa - June 2009 - June 3, 2009
Here's the June Line-up of Guests:
June 4th - Madeleine Slate June 11th - Mary Milne June 18th - Myke Mazzei (Signe won't be playing this week.)
June 25th - Signe's Birthday show with Lisa Marie Kruchak and Dan McLean Jr.
June 4th - Madeleine Slate June 11th - Mary Milne June 18th - Myke Mazzei (Signe won't be playing this week.)
June 25th - Signe's Birthday show with Lisa Marie Kruchak and Dan McLean Jr.
Help Me Win a Car to Go on Tour! - April 26, 2009
I'm in the top 200 in a contest to win a Nissan Cube. You can vote for me once a day until May 15th, to help me win a car. It'll be my new "tour vehicle".
500 people were selected (from about 7000) to compete for 50 cars, based on votes and the opinions of a panel of judges.
Go to signe.ca to vote. I'm posting new videos on the page, about every couple of days.
Signe
500 people were selected (from about 7000) to compete for 50 cars, based on votes and the opinions of a panel of judges.
Go to signe.ca to vote. I'm posting new videos on the page, about every couple of days.
Signe
Acoustic Thursdays at Kahawa - April 3, 2009
Signe is playing every Thursday at Kahawa Coffee House (388 College St., 2 blocks east of Bathurst) from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m., with a different guest each week.
This is an acoustic, all-ages show. Kahawa has free wireless internet and great coffee.
This is an acoustic, all-ages show. Kahawa has free wireless internet and great coffee.
Tip Jar - April 2, 2009
Thank you for checking out the website and songs. If you would like to contribute a donation to the Tip Jar, click on the "Donation" button. The money will help with promotion, touring, website maintenance, recording and other related expenses for Signe's music.
Lazy Poets from the Concrete City Tour - November 2, 2008
Signe Miranda and Brian Allossery are going on tour from Toronto to Halifax and back from Nov. 1st to 8th, playing as an acoustic duo. Here are the tour dates.
Oct. 30th - Kahawa Coffee House - Toronto
Nov. 1st - L'escalier (with Raw Sugga) - Montreal
Nov. 3rd - Gus' Pub (with Sarah Greene) - Halifax
Nov. 4th - Rogues Roost open mic - Halifax
Nov. 5th - O'Leary's Pub open mic - St. John
Nov. 6th - Backstreet Records - St. John
Nov. 7th - Bar Populaire - Montreal
Nov. 8th - Burns' Howff (with The Rhythm Addicts & Peter Eskeil)- Cambridge
See the 'shows' page for more details.
Oct. 30th - Kahawa Coffee House - Toronto
Nov. 1st - L'escalier (with Raw Sugga) - Montreal
Nov. 3rd - Gus' Pub (with Sarah Greene) - Halifax
Nov. 4th - Rogues Roost open mic - Halifax
Nov. 5th - O'Leary's Pub open mic - St. John
Nov. 6th - Backstreet Records - St. John
Nov. 7th - Bar Populaire - Montreal
Nov. 8th - Burns' Howff (with The Rhythm Addicts & Peter Eskeil)- Cambridge
See the 'shows' page for more details.
New Song! - September 7, 2008
A demo version of September Night, from the upcoming Signe Miranda's Veranda CD, is now on our music page.
Solar Eclipse CD - Out of Print on September 20th - September 7, 2008
The Solar Eclipse CD (by Signe Miranda's Veranda) will soon be 'out of print'. We feel that it is no longer representative of the band's sound, so we've decided to take it offline and shelve the CD by September 20th (the anniversary of the release). We're working on a new CD and will be posting a demo song online.
Upcoming Talent Interview - June 24, 2008
Signe was recently interviewed by Upcoming Talent Magazine. Check it out here:
http://upcomingtalent.weebly.com/interviews--signe-miranda.html
http://upcomingtalent.weebly.com/interviews--signe-miranda.html
House Concerts - April 28, 2008
If you're interested in booking Signe to play a house concert, please send an email to mail@signemiranda.com for more details.
A house concert is usually held in a person's house, in a private club, or outdoors, or in some other similar location. It's organized by a host, rather than the performer and typically there's a cover charge of $8-20/person, with the money going to the performer (often minus expenses), sometimes with a guarantee.
Here are some websites where you can find out more about hosting house concerts.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_concert http://www.trritchie.com/hctext.htm http://www.isound.com/artist_blog/are_house_concerts_for_you
A house concert is usually held in a person's house, in a private club, or outdoors, or in some other similar location. It's organized by a host, rather than the performer and typically there's a cover charge of $8-20/person, with the money going to the performer (often minus expenses), sometimes with a guarantee.
Here are some websites where you can find out more about hosting house concerts.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_concert http://www.trritchie.com/hctext.htm http://www.isound.com/artist_blog/are_house_concerts_for_you
Broken Pencil Review - February 24, 2008
The 'Love Wins' EP was reviewed in the recent issue of the underground culture magazine, Broken Pencil (available in bookstores and magazine stores across Canada and the U.S.)
Check out the review here.
Check out the review here.
The Pickups Release a new EP on March 1st! - January 23, 2008
Signe Miranda plays drums and sings backup vocals in Toronto roots-rock/alt-country band The Pickups. Their new EP, Country Houses, City Streets, produced by Don Kerr (Ron Sexsmith, Rheostatics) and The Pickups, will be released on Saturday, March 1st at Sneaky Dee's in Toronto.
Worldwide Radio Release - August 21, 2007
Today is the worldwide radio release date for the Love Wins EP. More details coming soon.
EP at CBC & college radio - August 21, 2007
CBC has requested 31 copies of Love Wins to send to their radio stations across the country. The EP has also been sent to college radio stations across Canada.
EP Release Party for Love Wins EP - Tuesday, June 26th at Zemra - June 20, 2007
SIGNE MIRANDA RELEASES HER NEW EP "LOVE WINS"
-TUESDAY JUNE 26TH AT ZEMRA, 778 ST. CLAIR AVE. W., 8:30PM
TORONTO – Wednesday, June 20th, 2007 – Signe Miranda will celebrate the
release of "Love Wins", her latest CD, on Tuesday June 26th at Zemra, 778
St. Clair Ave. W., 8:30 p.m. Advance tickets (available at
signemiranda.com) are $6 (ticket + cd) or $3 (ticket only) and $10 (ticket
+ cd) or $5 (ticket only) at the door.
Toronto-based singer/songwriter Signe Miranda has been playing her songs
for live audiences for seven years. She “is small of stature but large of
presence on stage and on the local TO music scene." (Gary 17, to-nite
magazine) A bedroom recording, the album is built mostly upon acoustic
guitar and vocals, though it does include some guest musicians (Brian
Allossery, Sarah Greene and Laura Fernandez) who will accompany her at the
show and play their own sets as well.
According to Signe, "the five-song EP explores themes of love lost and won
in a sincere alt-folk-pop style.” The album begins with a song about hope
of reunion, goes on to an all-out love song, then explores themes of loss,
waiting and loneliness. There’s an overriding theme of hope throughout the
album.
You can hear the influence of various genres in Signe's music, including
alt-country, pop, rock, alternative and punk. Love wins showcases her
acoustic side, but she also leads Toronto-based folk/punk band Signe
Miranda’s Veranda and is the drummer and backup singer in local roots-rock
band The Pickups.
On June 26th, Signe launches "Love Wins" with the support of special
guests Brian Allossery, Sarah Greene and Laura Fernandez.
Who: Signe Miranda, Brian Allossery, Sarah Greene & Laura Fernandez
What: CD Release "Love Wins"
Where: Zemra 778 St. Clair Ave. West (2 blocks west of Christie)
When: Tuesday June 26th, 8:30pm
Tickets: $6 in advance (ticket + cd)/ $3 (ticket only), $10 at the door
(ticket + cd)/$5 (ticket only). Go to signemiranda.com to purchase
tickets.
Websites: www.signemiranda.com www.myspace.com/signemirandasveranda
-TUESDAY JUNE 26TH AT ZEMRA, 778 ST. CLAIR AVE. W., 8:30PM
TORONTO – Wednesday, June 20th, 2007 – Signe Miranda will celebrate the
release of "Love Wins", her latest CD, on Tuesday June 26th at Zemra, 778
St. Clair Ave. W., 8:30 p.m. Advance tickets (available at
signemiranda.com) are $6 (ticket + cd) or $3 (ticket only) and $10 (ticket
+ cd) or $5 (ticket only) at the door.
Toronto-based singer/songwriter Signe Miranda has been playing her songs
for live audiences for seven years. She “is small of stature but large of
presence on stage and on the local TO music scene." (Gary 17, to-nite
magazine) A bedroom recording, the album is built mostly upon acoustic
guitar and vocals, though it does include some guest musicians (Brian
Allossery, Sarah Greene and Laura Fernandez) who will accompany her at the
show and play their own sets as well.
According to Signe, "the five-song EP explores themes of love lost and won
in a sincere alt-folk-pop style.” The album begins with a song about hope
of reunion, goes on to an all-out love song, then explores themes of loss,
waiting and loneliness. There’s an overriding theme of hope throughout the
album.
You can hear the influence of various genres in Signe's music, including
alt-country, pop, rock, alternative and punk. Love wins showcases her
acoustic side, but she also leads Toronto-based folk/punk band Signe
Miranda’s Veranda and is the drummer and backup singer in local roots-rock
band The Pickups.
On June 26th, Signe launches "Love Wins" with the support of special
guests Brian Allossery, Sarah Greene and Laura Fernandez.
Who: Signe Miranda, Brian Allossery, Sarah Greene & Laura Fernandez
What: CD Release "Love Wins"
Where: Zemra 778 St. Clair Ave. West (2 blocks west of Christie)
When: Tuesday June 26th, 8:30pm
Tickets: $6 in advance (ticket + cd)/ $3 (ticket only), $10 at the door
(ticket + cd)/$5 (ticket only). Go to signemiranda.com to purchase
tickets.
Websites: www.signemiranda.com www.myspace.com/signemirandasveranda