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Posted on January 26, 2009 - by

My name is Lindsay Ell…

Hi!

My name is Lindsay Ell, and I am a nineteen year old guitarist/songwriter from Calgary, AB.  Over the past two years I have had many amazing experiences including, working with Randy Bachman and opening for Chicago’s Blues Pioneer Buddy Guy.  I want to let you know about my acoustic album that is coming out at the beginning of February 2009.  I’m very excited about it as compiling everything together has been a great learning experience.

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Lindsay Ell

For once I was able to take some new songs and play them simply ‘me and my guitar’.  It sure is a special feeling when you are part of every process in the project.  After doing the writing, arranging, producing, recording, designing, pressing, and everything else (with lots of help), there’s a whole new meaning to finishing a record.  The album is called ”Alone” and is built on the concept of avoiding over-producing a song, which there sometimes is a place for, but can overtake a track.  ”Alone” exposes my voice and guitar playing with only the songs themselves.  I wanted to make a record like this because I felt it was important for me to learn how crucial having a great song truly is. When everything is taken away, the song is left by itself… and only then can you tell if it’s something special.

Have a listen to one of my favorite tracks off the album, the title track, Alone.  I’ll be having a CD Release Party in Calgary on February 6th, but it will also be available on iTunes, or on  https://killthe8.com/Lindsay_Ell.htm

Hope you all enjoy!

Linds

Listen to “Alone”:

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For more information please visit www.lindsayell.com or www.myspace.com/lindsayell