tag:lauravandenheede.com,2005:/blogs/news-b5a8baea-b140-42b9-9a3c-30f531a7457d?p=2NEWS2024-03-27T13:07:18+01:00Laura Vanden Heedefalsetag:lauravandenheede.com,2005:Post/73731882024-03-27T13:07:18+01:002024-03-27T13:07:18+01:00"Omgaan met Onmacht" - Mon out now!<p>On the 16th of March, Mon released his first solo album “Omgaan met Onmacht”! There was an epic release party in Kavka, Antwerp. I had the honour to be featured in a couple of songs. You can check the album <a class="no-pjax" href="https://open.spotify.com/album/4XgYa40uDptV4sTqEZfC6A?si=0iH152c5Rueg2lvzYe5Grg" data-link-type="url">here</a>.</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/408527/76f4462e0d710c70a9cc90666057119cd363dc32/original/25onmacht-jwvdw.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" height="2606" width="2606" />Laura Vanden Heedetag:lauravandenheede.com,2005:Post/72353452023-07-01T00:26:35+02:002023-10-16T16:54:25+02:00"From the Shadows" is out now!<p> </p><p> </p><p>Very pleased to let you know the first full album of Tilia Ember is out now!<br>To listen/buy on the platform of your choice: click <a class="no-pjax" href="https://found.ee/0UAjg" data-link-type="url">here</a></p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/408527/11c12c868a87b750d7886f709231e55384c3792d/original/te-05.png/!!/meta%3AeyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ%3D%3D.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p>Enjoy!</p><p> </p><p>x Laura</p>Laura Vanden Heedetag:lauravandenheede.com,2005:Post/72311782023-06-23T15:38:00+02:002023-06-23T15:38:01+02:00"From the Shadows" will be released on July 1st!<p>Very happy to announce that Tilia Ember's first full album will be released digitally on July 1st! It will be available on all digital platforms. You can already pre-save on Spotify here: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://show.co/vVVfkyw" data-link-type="url" contents="https://show.co/vVVfkyw" data-cke-saved-href="https://show.co/vVVfkyw">https://show.co/vVVfkyw</a></p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/408527/795be530dc71817ca8702d1da4eafdf0d3259a5f/original/tiliaembersquare-5-van-12.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p>There are lots of shows coming up as well, check out all the dates on my “concerts” page. This summer will be all about The Bonnie Blues and a few Tilia shows, from September onwards I will be on tour with Jan De Smet en de Grote Luxe. More info on this production can be found here: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.garifuna.be/productie/jan-de-smet-en-de-grote-luxe" data-link-type="url" contents="https://www.garifuna.be/productie/jan-de-smet-en-de-grote-luxe" data-cke-saved-href="https://www.garifuna.be/productie/jan-de-smet-en-de-grote-luxe">https://www.garifuna.be/productie/jan-de-smet-en-de-grote-luxe</a></p><p>Enjoy the start of summer,</p><p>Laura</p>Laura Vanden Heedetag:lauravandenheede.com,2005:Post/71958132023-04-24T14:31:27+02:002023-04-24T14:31:27+02:00Live session @ Radio Scorpio<p>I was invited to play a couple of songs during the Scorpio Sessions.</p><p>You can find them on Youtube:</p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="iZkA-gZXUYY" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/iZkA-gZXUYY?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p>Enjoy!</p>Laura Vanden Heedetag:lauravandenheede.com,2005:Post/71958102023-04-24T14:17:15+02:002023-04-24T14:17:15+02:00Jan De Smet en De Grote Luxe<p>Jan De Smet celebrated his 70th birthday and decided he wanted a new band as a birthday present.</p><p>The Bonnie Blues, Les Guitares Magiques, Stoy Stoffelen and Jan himself merged and became “De Grote Luxe”.</p><p>Coming September we'll start touring, stay tuned!</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/408527/136b153c111aaa9810aadf5d478ab280e5ffbfe7/original/grote-luxe.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><p> </p>Laura Vanden Heedetag:lauravandenheede.com,2005:Post/71557422023-02-17T14:21:50+01:002023-02-17T14:21:50+01:00Order the new vocal technique book of Katrien Van Opstal!<p>Hi there!</p><p>A while ago, Katrien Van Opstal asked me to proofread her new vocal technique book. I used to be her student and she tested her new approach during our lessons. </p><p>Her book explains your voice as if it were a mixing table: it's such a useful tool! You gain a lot of insight in all the anatomical parts that can be used to manipulate your sound.</p><p>I am very honoured to be a teeny tiny part of this process and I would encourage all singers to order this one! You will love it. </p><p>Info about ordering: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9ip6kdc4sfhjceFOhKkXktEJVHvbDK6aRpWIKehiXXl5nww/viewform?fbclid=IwAR2KnbTZvFsvTiqb4jU7PTZoZqJhD5KaY8KxsDvDBYLvhDRBUZTnzL3Z1AM">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf9ip6kdc4sfhjceFOhKkXktEJVHvbDK6aRpWIKehiXXl5nww/viewform?fbclid=IwAR2KnbTZvFsvTiqb4jU7PTZoZqJhD5KaY8KxsDvDBYLvhDRBUZTnzL3Z1AM</a></p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/408527/4872dabe9329e68daccf573d824610c35cf4f026/original/img-6051.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Laura Vanden Heedetag:lauravandenheede.com,2005:Post/71383252023-01-15T20:11:07+01:002023-01-15T20:11:07+01:00First Tilia Ember album coming up!<p>Very psyched to let you know that I'm working on the first Tilia Ember album!</p>
<p>This week I had the first mixing session, with master Fatty K.</p>
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<p>More details soon!</p>
<p>x Laura</p>
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<p>For a long time I didn't have the courage to update my site, since all gigs were going to be canceled anyway... It was a bit depressing, so I didn't really put in the effort. However, lately I started playing again and things slowly start getting back to normal. I even played on a festival again, Dranouter invited The Bonnie Blues for their Zomersessies XL. Yay! </p>
<p>Fingers crossed things stay this way and in the meantime I hope to see you at one of my gigs!</p>
<p>x Laura</p>
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<p>Make sure to follow it by clicking <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/5FJK13iZWhyI0A4WSXaXR7?si=da642273bbc64268">here</a>.</p>
<p>x Laura</p>
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<p>On the 5th of March, the very first single of my new solo project will be released! Veryyyy excited.<br>You can pre-save <a contents="here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://show.co/WJC8d8q" target="_blank">here.</a></p>
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<p>Very happy to announce we will be able to play on a festival after all! Dranouter decided to organise 'zomersessies', a whole summer of smaller concerts for 200 people, instead of one big festival. On July 19th we open for Meskerem Mees and Geike, tickets are going fast! You can order them <a contents="here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.festivaldranouter.be/nl/zomersessies/2020-07-19" target="_blank">here.</a></p>
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<p>We had the chance to perform on the roof of De Kiem, a studio/rehearsal space in Hoboken. You should check them out, it's a really nice spot! Even though we had to keep in mind the social distancing, it was so nice to finally play live together again! You can check out the video here:</p>
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<p>By the way: the video we made for Bronzen Pagadder 2020 is also on Youtube now! Go check it out:</p>
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<p>Have a nice weekend!</p>
<p>x Laura</p>
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<p>I miss playing gigs like crazy, luckily there have been some nice initiatives lately.<br>Jumping Judy organized an online gathering on the 24th of april and invited me to play a small set for their guests. It was so nice to have some connection with an audience again, even when it was just on my screen. The great Fenna Bouve made this lovely drawing during my concert:</p>
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<p>Thank you, Fenna! I love it. :)</p>
<p>With The Bonnie Blues we would normally perform during the award ceremony of De Bronzen Pagadder. Of course, it got canceled, but the organization decided to celebrate online. Every artist who would normally play during that evening made a video, you can watch all of them <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://bewegingantwerpen.wixsite.com/bronzenpagadder2020" target="_blank">here</a>. </p>
<p>I am also working on a new project, more soon! </p>
<p>Take care,</p>
<p>Laura</p>
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<p>As many other musicians, due to Covid-19 I am currently unemployed. My shows and lessons are canceled. However, I will try to use this time wisely. Now I have time to compose, to study, to start working on all the ideas that have been in the back of my head. </p>
<p>Yesterday, I played a livestream concert with my band The Bonnie Blues. You can still check it out <a contents="here&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZcGc0gAVU4" target="_blank">here</a>. There's also a link to a virtual tip jar in the description, if you would like to support us, you can donate any amount you want. No obligation of course, you can also watch it for free :)</p>
<p>If you want video call lessons: don't hesitate to contact me! If you are looking for a songwriter to help you in the writing process: I'm your woman! </p>
<p>Stay safe everyone and wash your hands <3</p>
<p>x, Laura</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">We are so blessed to be able to present to you: SO/CHA. We are a community of nomadic performers of all generations, disciplines and colors. Telling the multiple stories of the world. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">On Fire Festival is our 'coming out’. A showcase in our homebase Mechelen. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">INFO & TIMETABLE: <a contents="https://facebook.com/events/s/on-fire-showcase-festival/2749582218422097/?ti=icl" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://facebook.com/events/s/on-fire-showcase-festival/2749582218422097/?ti=icl" target="_blank">https://facebook.com/events/s/on-fire-showcase-festival/2749582218422097/?ti=icl</a></p>
<p> </p>Laura Vanden Heedetag:lauravandenheede.com,2005:Post/60979742020-01-14T13:06:51+01:002022-05-13T16:49:03+02:00Klappei invites The Bonnie Blues<p>On March the 7th, The Bonnie Blues are invited to play a set in movie theater Klappei in Antwerp. Afterwards, two movies, chosen by us, will be screened.<br>We picked "One Week" by Buster Keaton and "Hellzapoppin'", the meta comedy based on a popular Broadway show, with the best Lindy Hop scene ever shot. </p>
<p>We feel honored to be invited and are very much looking forward to this evening!</p>
<p>For more info and tickets: click <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/oor.om.oog/photos/gm.2758762917550435/169783024400552/?type=3&theater" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
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<p>More info: <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/events/538396636984125/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/538396636984125/" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/events/538396636984125/</a></p>
<p>Sign the petition: <a contents="https://tinyurl.com/uz668c6" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://tinyurl.com/uz668c6" target="_blank">https://tinyurl.com/uz668c6</a></p>Laura Vanden Heede