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"China Blue" is this year’s Valentine’s music -
Roger Friedman, Fox News
“The real thrill here is the way her rich, liquidy voice sails over the songs” - Falling James, LA Weekly
“Her voice has a remarkable range — lower than you thought a woman could sing and as high as any soprano at the Met. And every note has a fascinating texture — pure and rich” - James Donelan, Santa Barbara Independent,
Live Review of SoHo, February 26, 2008
2.10.10
JUDITH OWEN WILL BE PERFORMING IN LONDON
February 26, 2010
The Purcell Room, South Bank Centre
Tickets & Info - www.southbankcentre.co.uk
1.25.10
CD BABY DONATES TO HAITI
Starting today, Monday, January 25th and continuing for two weeks, CD BABY will donate $1 of their cut from every CD sale through their website and donate it to the American Red Cross and to Mercy Corps, a Portland-based relief organization with a large presence in Haiti. With your help, we hope to raise tens of thousands of dollars ... Thank You.
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/fordhamjulia
12.07.09
XMAS SING A LONG UPDATE
Unfortunately the show has been canceled tonight in Oakland - click to judithowen.net for any updates
11.27.09
Michael Bernard Beckwith: The Answer Is You
As you may have heard, Agape Media International (AMI) has produced a PBS Television Special entitled Michael Bernard Beckwith: The Answer Is You which is airing nationally on PBS beginning this Friday (Nov. 27).
www.the-answer-is-you.com
The site contains program information, music and video clips, premium descriptions, PBS Station Finder, and a list of PBS airdates by city and state. Please note: airdates and times vary for each city nationally.
In Los Angeles, ‘The Answer’ will air on KOCE on Sunday, Nov. 29 at 9:30AM and KCET on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 6PM.
11.24.09
CHRISTMAS GIGS & SEASONAL GREETINGS FROM JULIA
(Read full post in Diary)
Judith Owen & Harry Shearer Christmas Sing-A-Long
Seattle on November 30th @ The Triple Door
Oakland on December 7th @ Yoshi's
Santa Monica on December 13th @ The Broad Stage
http://www.judithowen.net/
http://www.harryshearer.com/
Love, Light, Cake & Christmas Pudding To You -
xo - Julia
6.16.09
BACKSTAGE AT THE CATALINA JAZZ CLUB - JUNE 6, 2009
Paul Reiser - Special Guest / Jon Gilutin - Keyboards / Julia /
Jason Smith - Drums / Celia Chavez - Background Vocals /
Brett Simons - Bass / Mitchell Long - Guitar
5.21.09
ANIMAL PLANET
Dear friends and family -
A friend of mine has asked for help. A few months ago he met a fascinating guy called Richard Crossley. He’s a champion birdwatcher, and had a great idea for a show. They shot a little demo, and Animal Planet LOVE it - but they have asked them to prove there is an audience for the show.
Can you please watch the short demo and then complete the survey. Then, MOST importantly, send it to 10 friends and family of yours, and ask them to do the same thing. If they can generate enough responses, they think they have a good chance of getting this on the air.
Here’s the link to the survey- it’s very easy!!!
http://www.surveygizmo.com/s/136290/wild
Everyone who responds will be entered into a draw for a $200 gift card from Amazon.
Thanks!
4.19.09
TONIGHT ON 'TRACEY ULLMAN'S STATE OF THE UNION'
Julia will be a guest on the show tonight
10 pm on Showtime.
Check your local listing for time and the website for more information- http://www.sho.com/site/tracey/home.do
4.8.09
ON SALE NOW:
Friday, June 5 AND Saturday, June 6
CATALINA JAZZ CLUB
6725 West Sunset Blvd (1 block E of Highland)
Hollywood, California 90028
Call for Reservations - (323) 466-2210
http://www.catalinajazzclub.com/
3.16/09
ON SALE NOW:
May 6, 2009
THE CORN EXCHANGE
Market Place, Newbury, West Berkshire, RG14 5BD
http://www.cornexchangenew.co.uk/index.php
May 8, 2009
Friday, May 8
THE PIGALLE CLUB
215 Piccadilly, London, W1J 9HN
Reservations: 0800 988 5470
reservations@vpmg.net
General enquiries call: 0800 988 5470
AFTER 6PM CALL 020 7734 8142
www.thepigalleclub.com
Tickets: 0871 230 0010
www.seetickets.com
Tickets can also be purchased from The Pigalle Club:
Mon - Sat: 10pm - 6pm
General Information: 0207 644 1420
May 11, 2009
BLUE NOTE
Nagoya, Japan
www.nagoya-bluenote.com/
May 13, 14, 15, 16
COTTON CLUB
Tokyo, Japan
http://www.cottonclubjapan.co.jp/en/
** Please note we are close to confirming a show
in London on May 8 **
12.10.08
Join Facebook and become friends with
Julia Fordham AND Fans of Julia Fordham
12.01.08
JUDITH OWEN & HARRY SHEARER'S HOLIDAY SING-A-LONG
Julia will be a guest at the following shows:
Dec 2, 2008 and Dec 3, 2008
The Triple Door, Seattle WA
216 Union Street
Seattle, WA 98101
Ph: (206) 838-4333
Ticket Price: $28.
Showtime: 7:30pm
Web Site: www.thetripledoor.net
Dec 5, 2008 and Dec 6, 2008
The Steve Allen Theater, Hollywood CA
4773 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90027
Ph: (323) 666-4268
Ticket Price: $25.
Showtime: 8:00pm
Web Site: www.steveallentheater.com
11.24.08
JULIA ON TV
Julia will be performing 'Holiday' on The Late Late Show With
Craig Ferguson - Tuesday, November 25 @ 12:35 am on CBS.
If you are recording, the show actually airs @ 12:35 am on Wednesday and please set your timers to record an extra 5 minutes at the end.
Check your local listings for exact time and network.
11.12.08
ON THE SET WITH TRACEY ULLMAN
Just in case any of you have ever wondered what I might look like as a devout 9 month pregnant Mormon ... check out the photos (http://www.myspace.com/juliafordham.com under "pics") of my singing guest spot on an upcoming episode of the Tracey Ullman 'State of the Union' show, due to air next March on Showtime.
Not only can Tracey knit fabulous scarves and sweaters, bake a perfect apple pie, dance like the pro dancer that she also is, act brilliantly, impersonate anyone alive better than they can themselves, she can also sing beautifully.
Seriously, the woman is truly unbelievable, one GIANT talent that I had the pleasure to watch and be with.
Also joining was my pal singer songwriter Vonda Shepard (http://www.myspace.com/vondashepard) and up and coming singer songwriter Katarina Gleicher.
Quite a highlight of the year. Acting is definitely more fun than my day job! I even got to say a line as well as sing 2 songs with the gals in glorious 4-part harmony.
Lets hope I don't hit the cutting room floor!
Sister Julia
7.31.2008
LOS ANGELES SHOW JUST ADDED
Wednesday, October 22
CATALINA JAZZ CLUB
6725 West Sunset Blvd
Hollywood, CA 90028
323-466-2210
Notes:
This is an All Ages Seated Show with no opening act
You must either purchase dinner OR buy 2 drinks (does not need to be alcohol)
Doors at 6:30
Show at 8:15
Tickets and/or Dinner Reservations
http://www.catalinajazzclub.com
6.23.08
OCTOBER SHOWS ON SALE NOW
Notes: These are all seated shows with no opening act
Monday, October 13, 2008
TIN ANGEL
20 South 2nd Street in Old City section of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA, 19106
215-928-0978
http://search.comcasttix.com/east/eventinfo/JuliaFordhamTinAngel.php
or by phone - (215) 928-0978
noon–10 pm, 7 days a week
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
THE BIRCHMERE
3701 Mount Vernon Ave
Alexandria, VA 22305
703-549-7500
http://www.birchmere.com/
Thursday, October 16, 2008
CLUB PASSIM
47 Palmer St
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-492-7679
http://www.clubpassim.org/
Friday, October 17, 2008
HIRO BALLROOM
371 W 16th Street
New York, NY 10011
http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/000040CBCDE768A8
6.16.08
"THE WRECKING CREW" Documentary
"The Wrecking Crew" documentary will have it's Los Angeles premiere on June 28th, 2008. The film will play under the banner "Movies That Matter" as part of the Grand Performances Program in downtown LA at 350 S.Grand. Ave.
This is a FREE, outdoor festival-style screening under the stars. You can bring a picnic, deck chairs, blankets and even white wine (they don't allow red wine as it can stain the granite in the Festival area). Don't forget a chair or blanket.
The presentation of the film will be followed by a live performance by Wrecking Crew alumni Hal Blaine (drums), Carol Kaye (electric bass), Don Randi (piano) and Chuck Berghofer (upright bass).
Julia and other guest artists will also be performing.
Event: Wrecking Crew LA Premiere
Time: 8:00PM SHARP
Date: Sat., June 28th, 2008
Location: Grand Performances Program
"Films That Matter"
350 S. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90071
6.03.08
"CHINA BLUE" EARTHQUAKE CHARITY DOWNLOAD
"The other week I was driving along listening to a distressing story on NPR about a man in China who was trapped under a collapsed building from the earthquake. He was frantically calling his relatives on his cell phone - they were trying to dig him out and find help to reach him.
I found myself consumed with concern at the thought of this scared man fighting for his life. I haven't been able to get him out of my mind, and keep wondering what happened to him. Did he make it? I felt helpless, but then thought of something I might be able to do to help those suffering so terribly in China at this time.
This led me to the idea of offering a recent LIVE version of my song CHINA BLUE as a download, with ALL of the proceeds going towards a project called “Half The Sky” <http://halfthesky.org>.
This group is dedicated to providing nurturing care for China’s orphaned children. After reading about how this organization is already helping in Sichuan by offering
emergency and long-term relief in this devastated area, I felt compelled to get on board and support their efforts.
China Blue (Live in Osaka) was recorded during our Jazz trio tour of the Billboard Live venues in Japan earlier this year. Captured by our dazzling sound engineer,
Tom Dube <http://www.myspace.com/tomdube> (who also took the photo) - the tour featured the fabulous Spencer Cozens on piano <http://www.spencercozens.com/>
(he is currently working with 2 of my all time fave artists John Martyn and Joan Armatrading), the amazing Jason Smith on drums <http://www.alternityrecords.com/jason-smith.html>
and the indispensable Brett Simons <http://www.myspace.com/brettsimons> on bass.
Joan Armatrading - <http://www.joanarmatrading.com/>
John Martyn - <http://www.johnmartyn.com/>
Available only in the U.S, China Blue (Live in Osaka) is now downloadable on MySpace at <http://www.myspace.com/juliafordham> for the charitable sum of $4.99.
I will collect the proceeds and then donate ALL of the profits to “Half the Sky”."
- xo Julia
6.02.08
EAST COAST DATES ANNOUNCED
October 13, 2008 - Philadelphia, PA @ The Tin Angel
October 14, 2008 - Alexandria, VA - The Birchmere
October 16, 2008 - Cambridge, MA - Club Passim
October 17, 2008 - New York, NY - Hiro Ballroom
4.25.08
JULIA ON TV
'The World Keeps Spinning' will be heard on the top rated ABC show "Brothers & Sisters" this Sunday, April 27th @ 10 pm
Check your local listings for time and channel
4.2.08
China Blue now available on iTunes
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=276017544
2.19.08
JULIA & HER BAND IN JAPAN AT BILLBOARD LIVE
March 22, 23, 24 - Tokyo
March 26, 27 - Osaka
March 29 - Fukuoka
2.18.08
MUSICIANS RADIO ON XM
Radio for musicians, by musicians.
Musicians Radio is a weekly one hour show that goes behind the scenes with in-depth interviews, features and stories. Interview with Julia – Show # 61
www.musiciansradio.com
1.16.08
CD BABY
China Blue is now available
http://cdbaby.com/cd/fordhamjulia
1.11.08
PHILIPPINE TOUR
Julia will be performing with her dear friend musician extraordinaire Toti Fuentes:
February 8 @ Alabang Town Center Mall
6:30 pm
Activity Center
Concierge Hotline – 842.2782, 772.1860
February 9 @ TriNoma Mall in Quezon City
7:00 pm
Activity Center
Concierge Hotline – 901-3000
February 10 @ Glorietta Mall in Makati City
7:00 pm
Activity Center
Concierge Hotline – 752.7272
February 13 @ Ayala Center Mall in Cebu
6:30 pm
Cinema 1, On Stage
Concierge Hotline - (032) 231.5342, loc 324
February 15 @ Greenbelt, Ayala Center in Makati City
8:00 pm
Greenbelt 3 Park
Concierge Hotline - 757.4853
12.17.07
UPCOMING SHOWS JUST ANNOUNCED
** THERE WILL BE NO SUPPORT ACT **
** THESE ARE SEATED SHOWS **
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
Santa Barbara @ "Soho"
Doors @ 6
Julia @ 8
Tickets on sale December 17
www.sohosb.com
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Los Angeles @ "The Roxy"
Doors @ 8
Julia @ 8:30
Tickets on sale December 20
Roxy @ 310.278.9457 or Ticketmaster @ 213-480-3232
http://theroxyonsunset.com
Thursday, February 28, 2008
San Francisco @ "Bimbo's"
Doors @ 7
Julia @ 8
Tickets on sale December 16
http://bimbos365club.com
11.20.07
NEW RECORD
Julia's 10th record "China Blue" is finished.
Produced by Grant Mitchell - the tracklisting is:
China Blue
The World Keeps Spinning
I Keep Forgettin'
I Want To Stay Home With You
Funny Guy
Holiday
My Only Valentine
I Will Bring You Love
Almost Happy
For You Only For You
All original songs written by Julia EXCEPT
I Keep Forgettin' (originally performed by Michael McDonald)
was co-produced by Jon Gilutin & Simon Climie and
features Michael McDonald on background vocals!!!
Go to Julia's My Space
http://www.myspace.com/juliafordham
where songs from the CD can be heard
8.14.07
HAPPY EVER AFTER - TSUNAMI REMIX
Thank you all for your contributions.
The ReMix is now no longer available.
But the video can be seen on Julia's My Space http://www.myspace.com/juliafordham
11.09.06
BABY LOVE EP - AVAILABLE VIA DIRECT MAIL WORLDWIDE
Inspired by Julia's little girl, "Baby Love" is a 6 song EP
combining Julia's jazzy yet souldful vocal range, and
her love for her daughter Marley Rose.
Contains a bonus track of "That's All" not available anywhere
else.
$10 excluding shipping and handling
If you would like a copy - please email
babyloveep@earthlink.net and if you would like it
autographed and personalized by Julia, please indicate
to whom. The invoice will be sent from PayPal.
The 5 song EP (minus the bonus track) is available on iTunes.
8.10.06
LOOKING FOR A GREAT BOOK?
"This Is Your Brain On Music: The Science of a Human Obsession" (published by Dutton/Penguin Publishing). Written by Daniel Levitin.
The book is written for a general (lay) audience, and tries to make accessible some of the cutting edge research on music and the brain that has been conducted over the last ten years or so.
This is how the publisher describes it:
Whether you load your iPod with Bach or Bono, music has a significant role in your life-even if you never realized it. Why does music evoke such powerful moods? The answers are at last be- coming clear, thanks to revolutionary neuroscience and the emerging field of evolutionary psychology. Both a cutting-edge study and a tribute to the beauty of music itself, This Is Your Brain on Music unravels a host of mysteries that affect everything from pop culture to our understanding of human nature, including:
o Are our musical preferences shaped in utero?
o Is there a cutoff point for acquiring new tastes in music?
o What do PET scans and MRIs reveal about the brain's response to music?
o Is musical pleasure different from other kinds of pleasure?
This is what Oliver Sacks said:
"Endlessly stimulating, a marvelous overview, and one which only a deeply musical neuroscientist could give. Daniel Levitin has a huge knowledge of music developed since the 1950s (and of blues, jazz, and etc. before this), and not merely a formal but a deep personal knowledge as an expert performer no less than as a listener. I particularly liked the discussion of 'safe' and 'dangerous' music, and I very much liked the final chapter on the evolutionary origins of music. An important book."
Available on Amazon
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