Biography
True Margrit takes piano-pop to new heights with their fifth release, THE JUGGLER’s PROGRESS. Equipped with a pack of thematic inspirations including Shakespeare, mountaineering, and evolutionary destiny, True Margrit fashions brainy musings into catchy, poptastic tunes.
Based in San Francisco, True Margrit is fronted by singer/songwriter/piano-player (and transplanted Knoxvillian) Margrit Eichler. True Margrit’s sound is fueled by Eichler’s husky/sweet alto, her aggressive piano-playing, her surreal & infectious tunes, and by the fleet-footed rhythm-section of Gary Hobish on bass and Andrew Bacon on drums. The act has been touring the west & east coasts featuring a long string of nightclub, radio, television, and in-store engagements.
THE JUGGLER’s PROGRESS also features bay area guest stars—including virtuoso violin by Gloria Justen (of the Philip Glass Ensemble), lush backing vocals by Pam Delgado, and deft guitar by Jeri Jones ( both of whom are in San Francisco buzz-band, Blame Sally).
True Margrit has released four recordings: PEUT-ETRE la FENETRE, SYMPATHETIC MAGIC, DECEPTIVELY TRUE, SEAWORTHY, and the fifth: forthcoming on January 19, 2010, THE JUGGLER’s PROGRESS.
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"Strong melodies, mind-bending chord changes, and hooks that stick in your head. Highly recommended." -David Bash, International Pop Overthrow Festival
“…a piano-pop sound that would make Ben Folds jealous and blush with delight. Get this album now.”—J-sin, Smother.net
“Eichler tickles the ivories and stomps on them, often at the same time…sweet at one turn and elasticized at the next, Eichler’s voice is somewhat reminiscent of Aimee Mann and Andrea Perry, she bends the notes when it’s appropriate and sings them straight when it’s not. Hers is a remarkable instrument—emotive sensitive, and aggressive when the mood demands. She’s quite the talent on to be reckoned with…Eichler’s playful use of language and keen ability to flesh out a story, sometimes with the barest of details, is one of the singer/songwriter’s most affecting traits…brilliant.”—Alan Haber, Purepop Radio/ buhdge.com
“Devilishly clever.” -Molly Gilmore, The Olympian
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Other True Margrit news:
True Margrit’s song, “Emily” is featured in Lyn Elliot’s film, “MAYBE PITTSBURGH” (as well as an original score by Margrit).
True Margrit songs, “Electricity”, “Great Priase” and “Deliver Me” is featured in the documentary film, “THE WONDER KIDS”.
True Margrit’s song, “Opposite Opposite Man” is featured in Scott Boswell’s feature film “THE STRANGER
IN US” (as well as an original score by Margrit).
True Margrit was a regional finalist in the 2008 Mountain Stage New Song contest.
True Margrit has over 7,000 facebook fans
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www.facebook.com/truemargrit
www.myspace.com/truemargrit
www.truemargrit.blogspot.com
www.reverbnation.com/truemargrit
Instrumentation
Margrit Eichler--piano, voice, songs
Gary Hobish--bass
Andrew Bacon--drums
Discography
NEW!!!: THE JUGGLER's PROGRESS !
go to www.truemargrit.com to pre-order
OFFICIAL STREET DATE: JANUARY 19th, 2010
SEAWORTHY
(www.cdbaby.com/cd/truemar2)
CD: "Deceptively True"-- available at:
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/truemar
Itunes, AMAZON, and selected stores
EP: "Sympathetic Magic"
EP: "Peut-Etre la Fenetre"
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latest airplay:
- WMLU 91.3 in Farmville, Virginia
- VICRadio at Ithaca College, Ithaca, New York
"Deliver Me" WBRS in Boston!
"If Heaven Knows" WDVX KNoxville, TN
"HOURS IN REVERSE (Deja Vu) and "MEMBERS ONLY" on KMSU in Minnesota!
plus:
KALX, KUSF,KAOS, KWVA, KRVM, KUNM, WOUI, CKUA, KPFA, KPOO, WOUI, WUTK, WUOT, etc
RECENT PODCASTS/ Web Radio:
Seattle And Beyond
Suffering From Sanity
That Blue Jeans Guy
The Multiple Sclerosis Blog
Razing Giants
Cast-On
webm-japan
Rubyfruit Radio
Borderline
The Unharshed Mellow
Guitar Chasers Media
Base 20
Bandtrax
Podsafe Network
Voice of Vashon
complete podcast info: www.truemargrit.blogspot.com
Links
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