RPW Records is so grateful to all the amazing women who submitted to the Violet Femmes Volume 2 compilation. Selections are being made and keep a look out for the announcement of the new group of Violet Femmes

Violet Femmes Volume 1 has 18 amazing women from around the world.
It is a multi genre CD and we invite you to listen to the tracks ranging from pop rock to singer/songwriter and new age. Lots of exciting things keep happening with this project, from showcases to radio play, JUNO nominations and various awards going out to our artists.

FARA PALMER NOMINATED FOR A JUNO:
BEST ABORIGINAL ALBUM.
Congratulations go out to Fara Palmer, whose CD Phoenix has been nominated for a JUNO. This is such an honour for Fara and she surely deserves this kind of recognition for her dedication to her music. Good Luck in Calgary!

VIOLET FEMMES SHOWCASE STAGE AT NEW MUSIC WEST IN VANCOUVER

Zoe Scott,is travelling all the way from California with her band and Fara Palmer will be interrupting her tour to be here and perform alongside Vancouver's Beth Southwell at THE LIBRA ROOM as part of this years NEW MUSIC WEST CONFERENCE. We are also thrilled to be joined by The Jilted Brides from Australia.
Come and join us on Saturday, May 17th at THE LIBRA ROOM for an exciting evening of VIOLET FEMMES MUSIC.
Zoe Scott is also performing at The Chapel on Thursday, May 15th at 12:00.

Radio Play Updates:
Adriana Lorenzi, Zoe Scott, The Smiling Strangers and Jess Day and Live and Lie have been added to Girls Rock Radio's playlist. This is wonderful news for our women. Thanks go out to djMot
Here is what djMot wrote
Wow!!! Violet Femmes is an amazing compilation of really diverse, awesome music! I loved listening to it, and can't wait to hear Volume 2. I wish you tons of success with the series and hope you'll release lots of delicious volumes like this one.
Four songs from the CD have just been placed into regular play rotation on Girls Rock Radio. You can visit the Latest Music Additions page on the website to see what was added.
djMot. To listen visit Girls Rock Radio

The Violet Femmes CD is now available on iTunes



Zoe Scott has a very powerful video for her song PLANET LOVE


Fara singing "To Bring Back Yesterday", a song she wrote about her mother's experiences at residential school.



Beth Southwell will be performing with her band at NEW MUSIC WEST on May 17th. Here is Beth performing her first song of the night at the Violet Femmes Showcase Concert at the Vancouver East Cultural Centre on Nov 21st



The Violet Femmes CD is available on CD Baby






VIOLET FEMMES CD is also available for sale with paypal.


The Violet Femmes Compilation
Featuring 18 amazing artists from around the world.
You can listen to these songs on the player on the left side of this page.
Zoe Scott (USA): Wildflower
Fara Palmer (Canada): Blah, Blah, Blah
Jess Day and Live& Lie (Australia): Helpless
Adriana Lorenzi (Venezuela): Palabras
Pandora (USA): Miss Medusa
Sharon Gosler (The Netherlands): Shine On Me
Beth Southwell (Canada): Something You Said
Jordan Reimer (USA): Conversations WIth Mr. A
ellee ven (USA): Vacillation
Laura McDavid (USA): Fearless Dance Mix
Brittney Elizabeth (USA): As One
Emma Ninel (Denmark): Hold Your Heart
laura aidanblaise (Canada): Under The Water
Krishna Rose (USA): Blossoms
Pamela Lynn (Canada): Suspended In Time
Asani (Canada): Rez Sister
The Smiling Strangers (England): All Because of You
Davina Robinson (Japan): Making Love to Your Girlfriend

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I have started a blog in support of women artists, not just those on the Violet Femmes CD. There is information on new artists and their projects and inspirations. I also add awesome videos from women whose music moves me. So take a moment to visit my blog.
VIOLET FEMMES MUSIC BLOG

Video from the show will be posted shortly.

You can listen to and buy downloads of the Violet Femmes Compilation CD on Amie St.



It has lots of great music from all kinds of artists. Pretty cool place to hear new music, just like myspace!