New EP out now! Alaska Dear, I'm Comin' Home is a new EP we've released in download-only form. Designed to hold over fans until our next full album, it's also very Alaska-themed. Check it out here! Thanks! House concerts... we like 'em Please read our missive about house shows! New shirts! We've got our brand new Meet Me at the Moon shirts available now! You can order them right here:
New Album is out!
Well HEL-LOOOOOOOOO! Today is a big day for us here at Emma Hill Headquarters. While most of you relate this day to hearts, chocolate, and overpriced jewelry, we have a new reason to celebrate because our new album, Meet Me at the Moon, comes out today!! You can purchase a download at our Bandcamp site, or if you'd like a physical copy, head on over to CDbaby. Please know how much we appreciate your support. CD sales directly affect our ability to continue on as a band.
And our Meet Me at the Moon tour starts next week! Tour dates are listed at the bottom of the email. We are looking forward to seeing old friends and making new ones along the way. Portland folks, please join us for our CD release party on Feb 26th at the Laurelthirst! It will be our last show in town for several months.
Since we love all of you soooo much, and appreciate your support, we thought we'd give you a little Valentine's gift of our own. Here's a free, unreleased track, recorded live at The Woods in Portland. This song is a tribute to family and being able to count on the ones you love.
xoxo - Emma & the Gents
New Album!
Jan 17, 2011
Hey friends! We are excited to announce that the new record, Meet Me at the Moon, will be available on Feb 14th! We just got home from a splendid pre-release tour in Alaska and now want to share four of the new tracks with all of you. They are available for streaming on the player to the left, and at any of our websites, including Myspace. Please check out our calendar for upcoming shows, including CD release parties! We embark on a 2 month national tour in February and are very excited to see all of you.
xoxo emma and the gents
New Video!
Oct 6, 2010
We just posted a live music video for "Meet Me at the Moon," Which will be the title track off the album we're currently recording! It's featured on No Depression now, or you can go right to Youtube. Directed by Travis Madden, single take with no edits. Watch for the dog :)
EH&HGC on NPR
Sept 8, 2010
NPR's Morning Edition featured a story about the JetBlue tour by reporter Vanessa Romo – be sure to click the Listen button!
JetBlue Tour in full effect!
Sept 7, 2010
Emma and Bryan leave today for the JetBlue tour, coming to a city near you! We are flying all over the US with flat-rate airfare to play all the cities on our wishlist - check the Tour page for specifics. See you soon!
Emma and Bryan in Alaska!
July 12, 2010
Get ready, Alaskans - we are heading your way this week. Check out the Tour page for all the details. We're hitting a lot of spots over a two week period, so hopefully we'll be in your town!
Emma Hill has an iPhone app!
Apr 22, 2010
Oh man! Did you hear that there's an Emma Hill iphone app? (hehe I don't own an iphone, but i've infiltrated) You can get it here! We plan on providing super awesome stuff that you can't get anywhere else on this application. Think pre-releases and contests! Tell your friends!
Orion Independent Music Festival
Jan 14-20, 2010
We are honored to be playing the first annual Orion Independent Music Festival in Park City, Utah. We will be playing two dates: Friday, January 15th at 7 PM at The Spur and Saturday, January 16th at 11 PM at Flanagan's. This is our first trip to Park City, and we're excited! We'll also be checking in with the great Mountain Views program on Park City TV on Thursday the 14th at 6 PM. You can watch it live online here. Bundle up!
Help US OUT!!!!
Tue, June 16, 2009
If you own the new album "Clumsy Seduction" please go to CD BABY and itunes and review it! It will be so kind and helpful to us here at Emma Hill headquarters. If you don't own the album, go to either of those websites to purchase a copy!
Other cool things- Please sign up for our email list! We are headed out on a 7 week national tour this summer WITH THE FULL BAND and we want to be able to give you the heads up when we are getting near YOU! There may be some special perks to being on our email list coming soon as well such as free downloads to unreleased songs and live albums!!!! WOOT WOOT!!
Another REALLY REALLY helpful thing everyone could do is call your favorite local radio stations and request some Emma Hill. It's very likely that they'll have the album because boy have we sent out a ton!! If they don't have it, demand that they get their hands on it for the next time you call in!! :) This will help us a gazillion times over. Spreading the word is crucial. These people have our material they just need to realize that they should be playing it and that people want to hear it!!!!!
THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!!!
xoxoxoemma hill and the gang
PS-PLEASE HELP SPREAD THE WORD
New Email List, Sign Up Now
Tue, May 19, 2009
Hi all,
We have a new email list up. You can sign up here: Emma Hill email list. By signing up you can stay up to date on recording, release, and tour information. Like if Emma is coming to your town, you will know, so you can go. Won’t that be nifty?
Thanks,
Zach
Kuskokwim Records
New album on Cdbaby
Wed, April 7, 2009
Good news! The new album "Clumsy Seduction" is out and available at CDBaby! Get them while they are hot! Things have been great at Emma Hill headquarters. We're all working very hard to make 2009 our best year yet. We've been getting excellent airplay all over the country for the new album and have even been spotlighted on several shows overseas, in the UK especially. Emma also made another top 30 chart on KSUA Fairbanks with "Just Me." The 7 week tour is in the process of being booked so make sure to look out for shows near you, gather the troops and come show support to independent musicians! A very important show is coming up on April 25th at the Tower Theatre in Bend, OR. Go to www.towertheatre.org to get tickets now before they are sold out! Thanks for all of your continued support!
xoxoEmma Hill and Kuskokwim Records
New single on Cdbaby and Itunes!!!!
Friday, Februrary 20, 2009
Hi all. Just wanted to let people know that Emma has a new single up on CDbaby and Itunes. The single is "One Glass Too Many” and is off of her new album "Clumsy Seduction” which will be released next month. The digital single can be picked up for only $1. We think this song is pretty sweet and we hope you think so too.
Thanks,
Kuskokwim Records
P.S.
Emma is currently planning an 8 week nation wide tour this summer in support of her new album so stay tuned for more info on that.
Recording!
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Hello my dear friends! I just want to let everyone know that though it seems I've been way out of the music loop lately, it's actually because I've been focusing ..ing the writing of the new album. I've recently begun recording with my good friend Ryan Bohac. We haven't got much done yet, but the album is completely written and will have 13 tracks plus 2 bonus tracks and will be called "Clumsy Seduction." We're hoping to have it ready for release sometime by the end of this year, BUT we should have new songs ready for you to taste sometime in the near future, even if they are just in demo form. I miss all my wonderful friends I've made touring across the country and Portland I know I've been slacking on shows lately, but I'm working on getting a couple of fun ones set up for the coming month. Hope everyone is doing marvelous. Love you all!
xoxoemma hill
Escape the Rain Tour: Week 2!
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Hey Everyone! I'm writing from Reno. I'm sitting on my friend Ciara's couch in her wonderful home on Lander street. Garrett and I have had a wonderful week. After Arcata we made our way down to the Bay area and I dropped him off in the city to spend time with friends. I crossed back over the Golden Gate to spend two days with my Aunt Becky and her kids in Fairfax. I had a wonderful visit with them. It was very exciting because we had never met before and I connected with them all almost instantly. The second day I was there we cooked all day and that night Becky had about 25 friends over and I played a show in her living room. The show was marvelous and everyone bought cds and t-shirts which always feels really good. I got to meet some very fun and interesting people as well. I really fell in love with her kids and I can't wait to go back for another visit. On the 21st I drove into the city and met up with Garrett who was staying with Bryan next door to Mary. I stayed the night with Mary and it was a great day and night all around. I played a show at Socha Cafe and even though it was a little slow I had some people come up and express to me how much they enjoyed the show and that made it completely worth it! I also got free food which is always a plus!
We woke up early the next day to head to Yosemite. I cannot put in words how beautiful Yosemite National Park is. I've never experienced beauty like it and I'm from freakin Alaska!!! We spend two amazing days there and sweet Mama Yo took such good care of us! We got our own room in resident housing and ate and drank for free. I ended up playing two shows at the loft and both went really well. We were fortunate enough to meet and play with 3 wonderful singer/songwriters named Jake Hill, Jim Hanft and Tim Mcglow. We had so much fun trading off songs and learning each others music. I know that those two days in Yosemite are really gonna stick with me. Thanks so much Yolanda!!
On the 24th we woke up and grabbed some grub from the lodge and then started to trek up the mountain to get to Reno. We made it up just fine and then made the stupid decision of taking small roads and ended up 7000 feet up the Sierras on highway 88 before we were turned around my a cop telling us it was closed ahead. We had to backtrack our way back to the 49 and take it up to the 50 and crossed the mountains again! 5000 feet twice and 7000 once all in one day. We ended up driving for a total of 9 hours that day because people down here don't know how to handle a little snow. BUT we made it and I was so happy to see Ciara that I forgot all about it. Last night I played a show here at the Holland Project which is a wonderful little art collective based out of a house in downtown Reno. It was a great turnout and I played with two awesome musicians, Yudai and Will. They both really impressed me.
Now it's the 26th and I get to spend the day with Ciara and then Garrett and I will entertain ourselves this evening while she's at work. We plan on leaving for Salt lake early tomorrow morning. I have a show there tomorrow night at Red Light Books. I'm very excited because I continue to hear more and more cool things about the place!
Well that is all I have for you today. I love and miss everyone back home. I've been daydreaming about my new apartment and I can't wait to get back and set it up. Talk to you again soon!
xoxoemma hill
Escape the Rain Tour Days 1 2 and 3
Monday, February 18, 2008
Hello everyone!! So the first few days of the tour have been exciting and unexpected!
The first night we were in Salem and I played at this great little place called The Blue Pepper Gallery. It is a really nice atmosphere and Derek the booker/owner was so kind to us. I didn't have a huge crowd but everyone there was really into it and bought cds and nice tips which really really helps with gas money. My friend Elan came to the show and brought a nice group of friends with him. We ended up going out for drinks afterwards and then they put us up at their house in Corvallis. He even gave me his bed for the night!! How kind!
The next day was hot and sunny and perfect for driving. After about 4 and 1/2 hours we got into Crescent City and from the git-go Garrett and I were wondering about the place. We drove around and called The Pizza King and they had no idea what was going on and said call back later. We went down to the beach and drove around town finding free internet. There were no cool people out and about except this very nice older lady making a fire on the beach. She was awesome and I wanted to talk to her more but I also wanted to run away from Crescent City which had no good vibes. We called The Pizza King back and all the guy could say was "I don't know darlin'" so we decided to head south to Arcata. After another hour and half of driving I decided I wanted to sleep in a bed so we splurged for a Super Motel 8 room. I was glad for a shower and some sleep.
This morning we came into town and started exploring. As soon as we hit Arcata, I remembered why I loved this place. It is FULL of good vibes. Everyone you meet is so nice and helpful. I love the Redwood park full of all the beautiful trees and views. I got to climb up and sit on the stump of a tree that was about 10 feet high and like 6 feet wide! How fun! We checked out the local record shop and played in the Plaza for awhile. We then rode about 5 miles out of town out to the Cape and got to run around in some dunes and see the ocean from both sides. Then we went even further down on Jetty Rd and got to walk along the sea wall with waves splashing up at us. It was very relaxing. I really really love this town and I don't think I would have one problem living here. I think I might make that a goal for my life-spend at least one year living in Arcata.
Now we are sitting in the CO-OP parking lot stealing their internet and waiting for an awesome open mic to start. It's called Menstrual Mondays! I'm super stoked to play it and here all the music Arcata women have to share. We found a girl on Couchsurfers to stay with and she spins fire and is in a circus so her and Garrett will have all kinds of things to talk about! I'll probably drink a beer and go to sleep...all this driving makes me tired.
Tomorrow we head for Fairfax. I found out today that Aaron is going to be in Berkeley this weekend so I'm very excited to see him while we're both in California. I'm also super excited to meet and play at my Aunt Becky's house. It sounds like we're going to have a really great turnout that night. Garrett plans on catching the Ferry over the city a day early to meet up with friends. I'll be meeting up with him on the 21st to play my show at Socha Cafe on Mission St. So if you have any friends in San Fran, tell them to come see me play!!!
Alright everyone, that's enough for now. I miss you all and hope to see a lot of you for the first time on this trip. I'm excited!
Love you all
xoxoemma hill