'Gravity and Faith' update

Anne is nearing completion of her new studio record, Gravity and Faith, being recorded at soundcake. The record should be available late Spring or early Summer. Check back for the latest or join Anne's email list and we'll update you with any news.

Anne's Note for the New Year 2008

It's an annual tradition for Anne to share a few thoughts as we transition into a brand new year. Read it here.

Imagine Christmas

Anne was a featured musician in Imagine Christmas, Willow Creek's annual holiday production. The show ran December 20-24 in South Barrington, IL. and was broadcast on Chicago CBS-affiliate WBBM channel 2 on Dec. 24 and again Dec. 25.

6/16/07 Acorn Theater performances recorded for live CD

Anne Harris' June 16th performances at the Acorn Theater in Three Oaks, Michigan, were recorded for a future live CD. Anne and her band were accompanied for the performances by a string quartet including members of the Southwest Michigan Symphony Orchestra. The program featured songs from all three of Anne's CDs, as well as new songs from her forthcoming studio project. Brando Triantafillou of Chicago's soundcake engineered the live multi-track recording.

4/20/07 Anne Harris featured in Chicago Tribune

"Anne Harris' songs frequently sound born of a spiritual awakening." So, began the Chicago Tribune's feature about Anne and her music in the Friday 'On the Town' section, in advance of her performance at Fitzgerald's in Berwyn, IL. You can read the full text of the article here.

4/18/07 Anne Harris performs live on WTTW11 "Chicago Tonight"

"I spent a good part of the afternoon listening to [Wine and Poetry]," said 'Chicago Tonight' host Phil Ponce during a live interview with Anne, "and one of the things that struck me is that the music and the lyrics are just very 'up.' It's positive, it's hopeful." Anne was the featured musical guest on WTTW's nightly public-affairs series. Following the interview, Anne performed acoustic versions of 'Wine and Poetry' and 'Letting Go,' accompanied by band members, Chris Siebold and Greg Nergaard.

Anne Harris concert benefits Hope Jr.

On March 11, 2007 Anne and her band gave a concert benefiting Marillac House's Hope Jr. program for girls. Marillac House is an organization doing vital work on Chicago's west side, providing social services to people of all ages, helping families to break the cycle of poverty. The "Hope Jr." program offers girls age 7 to 17 a range of after-school and out-of-school programs, including cultural field trips, community service activities, art, theater projects, music and choir, as well as tutoring and mentoring. The goal of Hope Jr. is provide the girls with positive experiences and guidance that will translate into positive choices in the future.

Anne Harris returns in new episodes of Jack's Big Music Show

Anne returns as Prudence in two new episodes of Jack's Big Music Show, the smash hit children's TV show on Noggin. The episodes, Snow Day and Jack Bunny, premiered in January 2007 and continue to run.

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Anne Harris featured on Chicago Public Radio

As a part of their ongoing series exploring Chicago's music scene, Chicago Public Radio's Tony Sarabia profiled Anne Harris. The piece aired on June 20, 2006, during Eight Forty-Eight and NPRs All Things Considered, but if you missed it you can stream or download it at ChicagoPublicRadio.org.

Anne Harris featured in Fusion Studio D promotion

Anne was among ten female artists featured in Fusion Studio D, a women's lifestyle event visiting cities nationwide in 2006. Sponsored by Ford and Elle, the free promotion focused on the latest in beauty, fitness and music, while raising money and awareness for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation and Race for the Cure. On June 6th, 2006 Anne Harris and Kat Parsons, another featured artist, performed at a Studio D event presented at Ford's marketing headquarters in Dearborn, Michigan. Anne was the Artist of the Month for December.
 

Anne Harris to perform at 25th Annual American Music Festival

Anne is excited to join a fantastic lineup of diverse American music for this annual 4-day, multi-stage event hosted by FitzGerald's in Berwyn, IL.

Wine and Poetry wins "Album Artwork of the Year"
at 2006 DIY Convention

Anne Harris was awarded "DIY Album Artwork of the Year" honors for her Wine and Poetry CD at the Sixth Annual DIY Music Festival and Convention in LA. The concept packaging features photography and graphic design by Flynn. You can check out some of the Wine and Poetry images and other amazing work at flynnworks.com.
The DIY Convention: Do It Yourself In Film, Music and Books focuses on support and promotion of independent film, music and books.

2/9/06 CoffeehouseTour.com review

Here's what CoffeehouseTour.com had to say about Wine and Poetry in their February 2006 CD reviews:

Anne Harris is the connoisseur of combining “Wine and Poetry” with exquisite lyrical songs that showcase her talent for beautiful vocal melodies laced with breathtaking lyrics. After a suspenseful, instrumental beginning in the first song “Connected”, Anne’s voice soothes powerfully across the tracks giving the listener a sneak preview of the vineyard of songs forthcoming on the menu of “Wine and Poetry”. There is not one throwaway track on this release. Each song is memorably attractive and dazzling, I absolutely love this album. The diversity that flows from it makes it nearly impossible to tag it with just one genre category. Think Americana, soul, folk, Celtic, gospel and pop all on a glorious joyride…it’s that damn good! Experience the aroma of “Wine and Poetry” for yourself. You’ll be glad you did!
     - Heather Corcoran, Feb. 2006

2/1/06 Illinois Entertainer review

Here's what the Illinois Entertainer had to say about Wine and Poetry in the February 2006 issue:

Besides being one of the most cleverly packaged CDs to come out in the past year, Anne Harris' Wine and Poetry makes for a delightfully diverse listen. Like a fine wine, the vocalist/songwriter/fiddler gets better with time as she unleashes rock, pop, soul, and the occasional sliver of Americana. Cuts like "Fly" and "Connected" bounce with brisk acoustics, while "Desperate Day" unfolds with orchestrated urgency. Harris further connects with her experimental tendencies on the percussion peppered instrumental finale and remains tasty until the last drop.    - Andy Argyrakis, February 2006

11/05 Ted Airlines selects "The River" for in-flight playlist

Anne's song 'The River' from Wine and Poetry can be heard on the airline's Tedtunes in-flight radio Channel 8 through December, 2005. Called EclecTed, the channel features fresh voices from established and up and coming artists. If you are flying Ted make sure and tune in.

11/3/05 Anne appears in new Robbie Fulks video

Anne appears playing fiddle in a new video by Chicago native and Yep Roc Records recording artist Robbie Fulks. The video for the Robbie's song "Georgia Hard" was shot earlier in 2005 at Hideout in Chicago.

9/14/05 Anne Harris appears on Jack's Big Music Show

Anne will be featured on an episode of Jack's Big Music Show, a way-cute new children's program on the Noggin channel. Anne appears as "Prudence the Music Genie" to grant musical wishes for Jack, his friend Mary, and his dog Mel. As you might expect of a Music Genie, she sings and plays a little violin and mandolin, and even yodels. Cathy Richardson also appears on a few episodes, as do some other Chicago musicians including Buddy Guy.
Update: The "Music Genie" episode, and all the others, have been airing repeatedly since early September 2005. The series is a hit among kids, and parents, and work is underway on a brand new season for 2007.