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ANNA NALICK
Anna Nalick first broke onto the music scene in April of 2005 with the release of her debut album Wreck of the Day. Featuring heartfelt lyrics and haunting melodies, Wreck of the Day showcased Anna as a passionate and honest songwriter. The album entered the Billboard 200 chart at #20 and has since been RIAA certified gold and sold more than 750,000 copies.
Undoubtedly, the breakout song from Wreck of the Day was «Breathe (2AM)». The smash single has sold nearly 2 million copies to date and was featured prominently on the hit television series, «Joan of Arcadia.» After topping the charts, the song received new life and popularity when it was featured on ABC’s primetime hit «Grey’s Anatomy» in February 2006. Anna was awarded ASCAP’s most performed song in 2005-2006 award for «Breathe (2 AM).» The song still garners more than 200 radio spins a week…three years after its release!
Anna found her love for music in the 5th grade when she began re-writing popular song lyrics and combining them with her own melodies. She grew up with the strong musical influences of her family. Two of her grandparents performed on Broadway and parents exposed her to a diverse range of artists from Elvis to Led Zeppelin. In addition to her family, Anna credits Billie Holiday, Jeff Buckley, U2, John Mayer and Fiona Apple as a few of her many major musical influences and inspirations.
Anna developed her musical ambitions in high school and college by performing in cover bands and taking opportunities to showcase her own material. A chance meeting with a professor in college proved to be Anna’s big break. The professor passed along a lo-fi home-recorded demo to some friends and it eventually wound up in the hands of Christopher Thorn and Brad Smith. Thorn and Smith founded the band Blind Melon and were operating as a production team at the time. The duo was impressed by the recording and agreed to help Anna record a master demo. Anna then played the recording for several record companies and was signed by SonyBMG in 2003.
Anna is recording the follow-up to her hit 2005 debut. The album is tentatively set to be released in the summer of 2008, and first single «Shine» will hit radio in early March. Anna describes the song «Shine» as, «a song FOR those people who have made mistakes in a public way, FOR people whose mistakes and heartbreak are considered entertainment.» Nalick adds, «Shine is also saying that little girls, like your daughters and sisters or you, don’t have to throw up to be pretty, be sleazy to be loved, or be crazy to get attention. Just because the BAD things are what people pay money for doesn’t mean that those things are ALL of what your favorite movie and music stars are.»
The Shine EP, currently available on iTunes, features the new single, acoustic renditions of previous singles, and an exclusive acoustic cover of the Red Hot Chili Pepper’s «Breaking The Girl.» Wise beyond her 24 years, Anna is a unique addition to the music scene. Her talent, individuality, and empowered feminine perspective are sure to be showcased on her eagerly anticipated 2008 album, Shine.
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06.15.08
So here’s what you’ve missed…
I fell off a table in Omaha because I couldn’t get the attention of the people in the back of a crowded club unless I stood up high above them.
Unfortunately,I got too cocky and stepped on the crack in the tables and…»Shine, shine, SHIT!» Fell down.
I also heard Shine on the radio for the first time in Texas, driving on the way to Corpus Christi. I got food poisoning in Petaluma, followed by a severe panic attack that landed me in the ER and I got so run down that I got the flu followed by laryngitis and had to cancel a show. Then I almost had to cancel it again because a singer with no voice is basically worthless.
I just croaked on about the songs and my shoes…you know, all the important stuff! I have a renewed respect for go-go dancers as I merely stood in one of those dancer cages on my stage and got so creeped out I had to sit down.
I also got my pictures back from the photo shoot. Andrew has done it again. They are amazing and beautiful. I look like a fairy princess rock star.
I also met my first ever really sneaky DJ who asked me personal questions without telling me she was recording me until I asked. Good thing I was in «work mode» and only told the «work truth». You now, that I’m Paul McCartney’s ghost writer and I’m dating a wildly famous 40-something year old actor and we live in California. Where? Southern California. Where? In Malibu. Where? Seriously! Do you think I’m going to give out the address of our fabulous mansion on the radio?!
And speaking of the radio, I was on a phone interview at 7 in the morning and Timmy (Hogan, bass player) was with me in my room. We were half asleep and I was doing my best to sound professional on this live radio phone interview. Now here’s the back story. In the 5 years that Timmy and I have been together, he’s had this joke that he tells whenever it’s humid. He says, «It’s not the heat that bothers me, it’s the HUMANITY I can’t stand!» He says it like its the funniest thing anyone has ever said and even though it’s very unfunny, he has a theory that repetition=funny, and one by one all of the rest of our posse has cracked and laughed at this joke. Well, on my live phone interview, I mentioned the humidity and Timmy merely pointed at me and I broke into hysterics. That’s 5 years down the drain! Of course, Timmy has told everyone we know that I cracked, because I swore I never would. So if he ever throws this joke at you, do me a favor and stone-face him!
I’m also working on a project where you get to make a video for Shine and I get to judge the winner who gets a prize of…look it up at www.Zude.com/annanalick.
See ya around,
Anna
05.05.08
This past Sunday, I had one of those moments that I will never forget. I was sitting on the railing of a little bridge, wearing a fluffy little vintage dress and a pair of pink gloves, my hair and make-up was done to look like a frazzled doll, and I was holding a gilded tea-cup.
All this was for the official photo shoot for the album. I had compiled a mix of songs to fit the Alice In Wonderland/Great Gatsby theme I’d requested for the shoot, and as I sat perched on the bridge, the song «Golden Afternoon» off of Disney’s Alice In Wonderland soundtrack began to play. With the sun setting and the fog machine going, it was quite a moment.
It was all so fun and a real dream come true. The wardrobe was amazing. My stylist Basia outdid herself. I was also thrilled to have Agostina doing my make-up again. I told her «Broken Doll» and she and Richard (hair pro) did a spot on job. Andrew Macpherson was the photographer again.
He did the Wreck re-release too. He’s the best photographer I’ve worked with. He makes me feel like I’m doing a fabulous job even though as a model I’m really not in my element. He captures Me.
The most exciting part of the shoot is that it was all my vision. The things I like and the way I am have always been that way, it just took a while to be able to show it all. I got pretty tired of playing the girl next door. In real life the girl next door didn’t talk to me because I always had my nose in a book and she was jealous that my Mom always let me dress myself (even if that meant a tutu and cowboy boots with a tiara.) Speaking of Mom’s, my Mom is the best Mom in the entire universe. She’s perfect. And I’m sure yours is pretty great too, so let’s all remember to tell them so next Sunday on Mother’s Day. And if you are a Mom, I hope you earn the title of Best Ever. I only hope that when I have kids, I earn the right to have them look at me the way my Dog-Son, Bear, does. However, I fully expect that when they’re about 13 they will start looking at me the way Lexi does. Like, «Just feed me and I’ll let you hug me when I feel like it.»
Happy Mother’s Day and remember, «You can learn a lot of things from the flowers.»
Anna
04.27.08
My first days back on the road were all promotion at radio stations and events and lasted just over a week, but it was all great. People seem to like Shine and also are also getting attached to a song called Walk Away.
I’ll be busy in the week and a half before I go back out. I have 3 days booked in the studio with Eric Rosse to perfect all the vocals, and I will also be doing a photo shoot for the album. That will include one day of shopping for clothes and one day of brunch at my house to see if any of my cool furniture or Alice stuff is usable. It’s all very exciting.
Well, someone’s got some pre-shoot push-ups to do…while dreamily watching Unwrapped on the food network, where they are taunting me with cupcakes. Bear the Dog says Hi and Lexi the Kitty is ignoring you.
Anna the Princess Singer
03.29.08
03.29.08
Guess who turns 24 on Sunday. This girl! Life is great. The record is sounding amazing! I’m particularly fond of a song called «Walk Away»
and Eric Rosse is a producer genius. The musicians on this record are very talented too. I even recorded a cover surprise that I’m really pleased with.
Speaking of covers, Breaking The Girl was really amazing to sing. I love that song and being a California girl, I also love Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Bear is a little love. He finally mastered «roll over» and he walks all over the place on his hind legs when he wants something. At 8 lbs he’s done growing…except for his fur and his ears (which are so big that he may be able to fly soon.) My favorite songs right now are «New Soul» by Yael Naim, «Believe» by The Bravery, and «9 in the Afternoon» by Panic At The Disco.
For my birthday I want a nap and a good book…and maybe some cake too.
Anna
02.21.08
So the update is that I now have a little framed photo of myself getting a kiss from Bono. I met him at the Grammy’s last weekend. It may have been a look-alike though…jury’s still out. I also met Tony Bennett, who is darling. Eric Rosse and I have a created a masterpiece called The Shine EP. It’s a mix of old and new to tide folks over until the new album is ready. I met the artist behind Eric’s last project, Sara Bareilles. I dig her music. She’s different, she’s real, she’s an artist. The music world needs more of that. I’m preparing for a video for Shine. I’ve got a fun and creative concept. Bear the Dog has completed his shots and is an avid walker now. He also walks across my kitchen on his hind feet evey time I peel a banana or open the peanut butter. His ears are giant and he’s up to 7 pounds. He’s wonderful. Lexi Kitty still thinks he’s a total turd. My ipod mix right now is: Overwhelmed-Everclear If You Don’t Don’t- Jimmy Eat World Teardrop-Massive Attack Ladyfingers-Veruca Salt Something To Be-Rob Thomas Ways And Means-Snow Patrol A Praise Chorus-Jimmy Eat World (I adore this bridge) Is It Any Wonder-Keane Bottle It Up- Sara Bareilles When It Rains-Paramore Back To Black-Amy Winehouse Pretender- Foo Fighters And in movies, I recomend Juno, Chocolat, and What Dreams May Come as recent ones I’ve seen and enjoyed.
01.03.08
I hope everyone had a fun and peace filled holiday. I got a new camera and have taken about 200 pictures of Bear (who at 3 and a half months can already sit, lay down, roll over, turn around, shake, and jump on command.) Eric Rosse and I have almost finished a few songs and they sound great. I love the one called «Shine.» Eric is such a talented and sweet person. I made some things for gifts. A painting of waves and sky in my version of a Van Gogh style, a giant collage of my Dad’s favorite writers, painters, and poets, a Jelly Belly collage painting, and a painting that I made with Lexi (a hand painting…or rather paw painting.) I enjoyed pushing myself artistically and I had a lot of fun. I’m at 36 songs written, so it shouldn’t be long till I’m given the official go ahead to make a full record and get back to performing again. I miss it.
Anna
12.07.07
Happy Chanukah! I hope everyone is having a happy holiday season so far. I was just on line reading about the rules and prayers to lighting a Menorah. I’m not Jewish, but I love the fact that there is so much to celebrate this time of year, so many people remembering miracles and family, and I do believe that a tiny bit of oil lasting for the eight nights it was needed is more than amazing, so why not honor that? I also have a little Nativity Scene on it’s way in the mail and I’m going out to look for an Advent wreath today. Luckily I found a really beautiful Menorah first or I might have missed the first night. I should look into Kwanzaa next, although I believe I have until the very end of December to celebrate that. At any rate, I have all these things on display where people can see them and as soon as I understand what I’m saying, I’m going to say ALL my prayers at sundown. So, I know I’ve been elusive. I am working hard, I assure you. Art and business are working together to bring you the best product in the most efficient way. The themes of the songs vary, fighting depression, being in love, noticing the world for how lovely it is, finding that you can still shine even when you think you’re star have fallen. I love a lot of them.
In other news, I got a puppy! His name is Bear Grylls and he is an explorer and a nature man and very cute in a «I eat yucky things and cry when I see pretty flowers» kind of way, just like his name sake. In fact, if he could talk, I bet he’d have an English accent and say things like, «Ugh, these antibiotics are really terrible! But they are a delicacy in this part of the world and I must eat them in order to get the nutrients I need to avoid kennel cough and have the energy I need to keep going.» He’s half Pomeranian and half Papillon, so he’s a fluff. Lexi is just ok with him so far. He’s only 2 pounds to Lexi’s 12, and he REALLY wants to chase her. Lexi thinks she’s human, so she just looks at Bear like, «What the hell is wrong with you? Stand up and walk on two legs like the rest of us, floor-pooper!» By the way, I think he wonders why I put him on a white paper square and say «Go Potty» at him a thousand times in a row. He just stares at me like «Ok, you stand there and keep saying that, whatever it means, and I’m gonna go pee on the carpet.» He’s so wonderful though. It’s nice to have something to worry about that isn’t purely selfish, because I have a wonderful job and life, but it’s a stressful one and a selfish one. He makes me look outside myself.
Other than Bear and working, I’m reading a trilogy of books about Napoleon and Josephine, having my kitchen remodeled, and I’m addicted to blueberries. My house looks like Christmas with a touch of Chanukah, and I wish it snowed in California.
Ouch! Bear Grylls just bit my nose! Now THAT sounds weird, doesn’t it!
Anna
11.07.06
Hi there,
I’m still alive. Still writing. My record company has been very supportive and I’m meeting lots of great people to work with. I believe that whenever this album comes out, it will be one that I’m very proud of. I can’t wait to get it to you.
Anna
08.02.07
Since writing my last journal entry I learned something very interesting. Did you know that your «weenis» is the skin on your elbow? Look it up, its true. Share it with your friends. It makes for great jokes!
Something else occurred to me somewhere between me stupidly wondering out loud, «What ever happened to James Blunt? I haven’t heard new stuff in a while,» to a friend who reminded me that I haven’t released anything in a while either…and then reading one of the messages on the board. Let me fill you in on what I’ve been doing since I left the road. I did take a little time off. And the rest was time I wish I hadn’t had to take. I switched record labels and rearranged management, and those were only 2 of the big changes I made. And by taking all that time I was able to make them smartly and safely. As for a release, I don’t believe I’ll have an album out till next year. Although I have at least 2 albums worth of songs finished, I’m still writing and sending it to the record company and they’ll tell me when it’s time to start recording them for the next record. There is some strategy to when things get released but my job is to write the songs and wait till they tell me that they are ready and worth promoting. Perhaps there will be a single out before then. That would be very exciting for me.
In the meantime, I’m writing every day and anxiously awaiting responses from the people who help me get the songs to you. And how dare I wonder «what happened» to James Blunt. He probably is only half relaxing (if at all) and working his ass off to give us all something that won’t fall in the shadow of «Beautiful» or leave him feeling unfulfilled or unsupported.
In other news, Silverchair has a new album out. It’s beautiful and out of the box and I love it. I recommend you buy it.
Anna
Ps. I’m slowly getting through Harry Potter the 7th, and a few days
ago I read Green Eggs and Ham to my nephew…to answer the question of
what I’m reading.
07.23.07
Still writing! I’m making my best attempt at brilliance with a few breaks in between. Like last week I saw The Fray at The Greek in LA.
Their show is really fun and the music is great live.
I also took a trip to Knott’s Berry Farm (California, of course). It was terrifying! I’m not a fan of upside down rides, or giant drops, or spinning…but my date to the park was 8 years old and he informed me that if I didn’t go on ALL the same rides as him, I was a «weenis».
And of course, I didn’t want to be a weenis, so I braved it… and obviously, I lived. And my favorites turned out to be the scariest ones.
I’m missing touring lately and looking forward to getting back out to everywhere again, though it won’t be for a while still. But its time I make some sort of appearance. Yesterday someone at a check-out counter told me I have the same name as a singer. I could have ended up devastated, but when I asked if «she» was any good, I got the answer I wanted.
Oh, by the way, Harry Potter the 7th is out now, isn’t it? I’m such of fan of Rowling’s writing. She is so very talented and I’m glad she, as a writer and a girl, has had such success. I look forward to seeing what she does post-Potter. But more immediately, I look forward to seeing if Harry and Ginny end up together like they’re supposed to! And what happens for Malfoy? Malfoy’s a total weenis!
Anna
07.2.07
It took a minute, but with the help of a quick trip (not the ‘shrooms kind) and the advice of a parent, a stranger, and a Rob, I believe I’ve finally unforgotten what I’d lost in the last few years of being a «professional» and now I’m writing like an artist again. Less writing like a girl afraid of losing something…house, friends, fans (don’t read into that), critical support, business. Of course, its in the back of my mind, but that’s it. More important is the soul in the music, the innocence, and the sometimes unconventional mindset. That’s what allowed me to enjoy all the above in the first place. I’m having fun again with it too…and as Rob told me, I’m being «unafraid to write a few shitty songs to get to the good ones.»
I’m also excited about something else…Silverchair has an album coming out. I’m a big fan. And I’m also looking forward to getting out and buying Ms. Clarkson’s new masterpiece.
Also, I was fooling around on iTunes and I made a discovery. A group called Stanford Counterpoint does an a Cappella version of Breathe and I LOVE it. It’s gorgeous. In fact, I’ve had it on repeat for about a half an hour now, and it doesn’t even make me feel narcissistic. It’s so lovely. Maybe they’ll let me sing with them someday.
Back to work!
Anna
06.13.07
Hello there.
I’m taking a little break from writing new songs and I thought I’d drop a line. I read a bit on my message board and I must tell Ned that I miss him too…and my band for that matter. When my tour ended, I was really ready for it, but jut today I was reminiscing about late mornings in small towns with the boys. I miss getting lost in the local hippie shops with them and eating big breakfasts on days off and then laughing with them so hard that we all almost «tossed our biscuits.» I even miss harassing Timmy in the bunk above mine until he poured water down the 20 cent funnel through which I was singing «Nobody Knows But Jesus» to him at the top of my (soon to be water
filled) lungs. I miss us all looking for ways to annoy Luis because he is really cute when he’s mad. And I miss Ronny’s fits of uncontrollable laughter.
That’s not to say I’m not enjoying myself now. I love writing and hearing my songs develop, but the truth is, there is no guarantee anyone’s going to like new stuff (unless you collaborate with Timbaland and I’m just not there yet! Maybe the third record. Could be cool) even though we all think we know the recipe for what makes a good and successful song. I’m still writing as much as I can because I’ve yet to touch down on one that blows even myself away. And at this moment I’m still adamant about not co-writing. Perhaps that’s rather ridiculous, but it makes me feel good. So I’m trying to not to write with a conscience. Because if I do, there are far to many rules to follow…my own and everyone else’s. And as far as what is already there, we’ll just continue to try new things until its right. Luckily I really like and respect the people I’m working with, which puts me a few steps ahead. The producers are great and I’m thrilled to be working with the same A&R I had on the first batch (album). She knows me very well and that is a great help.
In the meantime, whenever I start thinking too much and the songs starts turning to mud, I just take a break for 20 minutes and do something useful…like planning my Halloween party in June! Well, with
5 months of planning, this year’s is bound to be amazing.
05.29.07
Update…
The studio time has been great. I’m recording in a beautiful place…feels like a jungle in the middle of Hollywood. The first 5 songs are ready for vocals starting tomorrow. The hours are 12-12, Mon-Sat, so I’ve been busy on the weekends and whenever I’m not needed, getting some kicks before it gets really busy. I’ve been hanging out with my family, and surfing, sea-dooing, boogie boarding, bbq-ing, throwing little parties, and writing.
I’ve been hiking in the mornings and its pretty awesome. We’ve seen deer, rattlesnakes, a tarantula, bunnies, a fox, and ticks (ewe).
I also saved a little baby sparrow from some cats and kept it for a few days in my garage in a box atop a heating pad. I looked up how to feed him and I even taught him how to fly. He liked it on my finger and was missing a few feathers and had a hurt foot, but when I finally let him go into a safe place with lots of greenery, he was looking and flying pretty well. I couldn’t keep him of course, but I do miss my little baby bird, and hopefully his Mom will find him far away from the cats. I learned that in actuality, Mama birds don’t have a good enough sense of smell to know if a baby has been touched by human hands. They just hate it when you mess with their nests. I don’t blame them.
Anyway, wish me luck with the vocals. La la la la laaaaaah!
Anna
05.01.07
Life in the studio is going well. I’m happy with a lot of the songs, but I’m still writing so I can bump some songs for better ones if they decide to come to me.
In other news, I just bought 2 awesome thrones that I saw while driving on Santa Monica Blvd. They are carved wood (really heavy) and about 6 feet tall with lion heads on the arm rests and red and gold tapestry on the seat and back. Very bitchen! I’ll have to use them in a video or something. Now I just need a bigger house because they dwarf all my other furniture…and my dining room.
I finally broke down and got a tv after 8 months and my favorite show to watch when I work out (that’s the only time tv doesn’t bug me) is called «Unwrapped» and its on the Food Network. It shows how things like candy and wedding cakes are made. It reminds me of the factory tours Mr. Roger’s used to take me on.
For those of you who are wondering, I did make a switch from Columbia to Epic Records. That’s why the site is undergoing some changes. But it will be good changes. If there is anything you would like to see on the official site, let me know and I’ll see if we can make it happen.
Anna
04.20.07
It was quite an honor to meet Melissa Etheridge the other night. And especially at an awards show for song writers. I believe that when a guy sings a song people assume he wrote it and when a girl sings people assume someone wrote it for her. She’s beat many odds and I really respect her. And, you know, my band in high school «Uphoria» used to cover «Come To My Window». And always with great audience response. It was also very fun meeting Kelly Clarkson. I appreciate how very real she is. And I think she looked lovely. I wish I could have seen her perform…and Melissa too for that matter. I’m sure it would have sent me home with new goals to reach…like a stronger vocal range and better guitar playing.
My parents came to the show and they had a good time. They were excited to meet Joe King (The Fray). I had no idea they were fans, but I had wondered what in the world I had done with their CD. It disappeared from my car weeks ago. Now I know.
My band was there, but they were in our dressing room. I wish you could have seen them, they were so handsome.
I’m putting the finishing touches on my writing on the songs for the new record, so if anybody has a suggestion of something they’d love to hear, now’s the time. Anna
03.31.07
So, I turned 23. Still feel 17 except for when I feel 80. Still act 5. And speaking of that, I celebrated at Disneyland with a reservation at the Blue Bayou…the restaurant in the Pirates of the Caribbean. It was a blast and if you were at the park too and saw a girl in a giant sparkly crown and a fluffy skirt…that was me. Yeah, you feel bad for making fun of that girl now, huh?!
So, what is my good news? It’s been killing me to keep you waiting to hear what I’m doing. I had some business to take care of before I could spread the word, but now that that’s out of the way, here it is. I’m in the studio officially now. (Also took a while due to some biz-nas) I chose a producer called Mike Flynn. He produced The Fray, who put out my favorite album of last year. The songs are ready and I’m still adding more. I think this album is going to be wicked cool! I can’t wait for it to be finished…but it will still be a little while before you can hear anything. The songs are about my experiences on the road (in a very anybody-could-relate kind of way) and about my loves and hates and even some about you…or some of you…but I’ll never tell who. I mean I don’t say, «Spunky moose is the moose of the day and Mer smells almost as good as New England Karen/ Little Karen is Little and cute and little/ Bananahead once said he’s no longer a superfan just a regular fan/ but that’s okay it’s not tearin’…me apart anymore.» But you do make an appearance.
Anyhow, I’ll keep you posted on new changes now.
Anna
03.23.07
So I’m dating young Wills, eh. Saw it on The message board. Yes, I see the resemblance between Ms. Kate and I. Of course I was in England not too long ago and I never said with whom.??????? But if I were to choose purely based on my type…I think I’d like Prince Harry. He looks like fun. Maybe the trouble maker of the two.
Anyhow, their Grandma is on my list of people I’d love to meet. And speaking of that, I met m first off of that list just a few days ago. I met Mr. Mel Brooks. I was very nervous actually, but he was so gracious and sweet. I met Dick Van Patten on the same day and I told him how my brother and I used to get in trouble at fancy Catholic Masses because we would recite «Mass in the New Latin. Oh Ord-lay, ive-us-gay Or-yay essings-blay. Amen-ay.» That was one of his lines in Robin Hood Men In Tights. When I was 9 Mel Brooks gave me a signed $5 bill. I still have it. It was quite a memorable day for me meeting those gentlemen.
Hey! What’s new in Australia? I saw some folks on the message board are working on getting my music out there. What an honor. I know there are a number of great singer songwriter chicks who originated in Australia. You folks have great taste! How about a few more questions?Ê Ê
Favorite flower?
Orchid…also daffodils…and very dark red rosesÊ Ê
Candy Bar?
A Snickers/Almond Joy hybrid would make me very happy.Ê Ê
Favorite strange combination?
I love drinking cold chocolate milk in a bubble bath. I’ve also heard of beer in the shower. That sounds icky to me.Ê Ê
Favorite new music? (it only has to be new to you)
ÊLily Allen…Love her! I’m into the European girl singers right now. Jem and Regina Spektor too, but Lily is my favorite. She’s naughty!Ê Ê
Great news you’d like to share?
I’m gonna save mine for the next entry so no one copies me.Ê Ê
xo AnnaÊ
03.01.07
Did you all hear my song after the Oscars. I signed off on that months and months ago and I’ve been wondering if they’d ever use it. Great placement!
So why don’t I ask you all a few questions to even this playing field. I’ll ask and then give my answer.
Q. Age of first kiss
A. 15…new years eve the year I turned 16
Q. 5 of your favorite songs
A. Hallelujah-Jeff Buckley, Across The Universe-The Beatles, Champagne Supernova-Oasis, Travelin’ Soldier-Dixie Chicks, Staring at the Sun-U2
Q. Current favorite song
A. Heaven Forbid- The Fray
Q. Top 5 people you’d like to meet
A. Mel Brooks, Bono, Queen Elizabeth II, Sir Paul McCartney, um…can’t think of a 5th
Q. Top 5 favorite Actors/Actresses
A. Johnny Depp, Christopher Walken, Jack Nicholson, Robert Redford, Brad Pitt / Katharine Hepburn, Scarlett Johansson, Angelina Jolie, Anne Bancroft, Rachel Mcadams…something about her reminds me of me…quirky
Q. Hidden talent
A. I can hold my hands behind my back and bring them over my head to the front without letting go of my hands. Make sense?
Q. Guilty pleasure
A. Ben and Jerry’s Oatmeal Cookie ice cream
Q. Someone You’d like to kick kind of hard
A. K-Fed…I also feel bad for Ms. Britney and I think people ought to leave her alone
Q. Words you like to say / Words you hate the sound of
A. I really like «Shit» but I try not to say it much, «bilingual» is good but I really have no reason to say it very often, also «contrarywise», «barnacle», and «purr»…all good ones. And I can’t stand «fiance», «drawers», «dwarves», «sorority», «pimple», various private part words, «fabulous» and the phrases «like so» and «whatnot» and «at the end of the day…»
Q. Do you best relate to water, fire, wind, or earth…go go Captain Planet
A. As an Aries I’m all fire, but I feel comforted by water and wind.
Maybe it’s a case of opposites attract.
Answer honestly now!
And then go on Youtube and check out «talking cats» - click the first one. The translation is especially hilarious. And then «talking animals». Also click the first option.
Barnacle,
Anna
02.08.07
I wish I had exciting things to tell you, but I’m afraid things have been rather slow in my house. I’m writing songs and still making some big kid decisions about my second record. I’ve gotten into reading and watching Tennessee Williams’ work. I’ve always loved «A Streetcar Named Desire» and I recently watched «Sweet Bird of Youth» and was very touched by it. I love Tennessee Williams for the same reasons I love F. Scott Fitzgerald. They have such insight into human emotions and the things that eat at people. Death, aging, loss, love, secrets, and a past that won’t stay there, and always with a lesson. However not always with a happy ending, Williams’ stories often leave you hanging, which I like, because all stories show only a period of time, so the outcome is only temporary. I also started reading a book on Walt Disney and at the same time I’m reading The Tempest by Shakespeare…of course.
So, to answer your questions… I prefer extra crunchy peanut butter. If I was in a room with nothing but myself I would find some way to write on the walls and I’d keep myself entertained or long enough to lose my sanity. I write all my songs in my head first, so I’d be okay.
The strangest place I’ve ever heard my song was on youtube as a dance mix in a club. It sounds like when I mess around with it in rehearsals. But I’m honored. Girl, get yo Breathe on!
I joined my first band at 15 and quit at 18.
The last thing I ate was a bite of someone else’s salad…and I realize I need new lettuce.
I was 15 when I had my first kiss.
Currently in my fridge there is not much. Some Dasani, veggies, Grapples (apples that smell like grapes and are really sweet), condiments that I’ll probably never use, vanilla chai creamer, milk, and Special K bars cause I like them cold. Oh, and raspberry Jell-o. I hate the raspberry. I only like strawberry.
So what would you all like to hear more of on the next record? You guys are the important ones here.
xo Anna
01.19.07
I just finished reading Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift. The idea came to me that I should read it when I was in Dublin and read several plaques and stories in his honor. It’s been a fun and interesting read. I must admit I was surprised by how it ended. I would have expected a full account of the affects of ALL of his travels on his personality, but it only describes how he became sort of nasty to his family in the last five years because of his experiences in the last land he visited. But I suppose that that is because it’s written like an account of past travels, sort of like a journal in a way…and I’m always the most affected by my most recent adventures. But I needed more closure, damn it! Also, the version I read didn’t include a political meaning behind everything and I think that is the only way to get the very most out of the story. Swift had more to say than what I can figure out on my own as an American girl born a few hundred years after he wrote this book. I’ll have to study up now. And other than reading, I’ve been busy in a little rehearsal studio with my Boys, arranging songs for the new record. So that’s what I do all day and at night I read. I haven’t had a TV in my house for 3 months and I don’t miss it. The only problem being that I’m behind on some important world issues. For example, its important that I and everyone start paying attention to who is running for what right now because I think the next election is very important for our country. I’m not usually one to get politically vocal because I like my music to be the sole focus, but I do encourage people who read this to start snooping around the papers or news programs because for those of us who can vote, it does count and I want to always live in a country I feel safe and really believe in. So let’s educate ourselves.
Last I want to tell you that I’ve been going through the closet full of boxes of tour stuff I’ve collected that I do intend to put into scrap books…probably when I retire when I’m 90 and then die before I can enjoy them and my grandkids are so tired of waiting for me to finish them that they don’t even care that Granny used to be kinda famous once…but as I go though the photos and letters, I think of all of you that I met in the last few years, those of you that I’ve spent some time talking to in particular because then I remember better, and I just want you to know that although we don’t always know each other that well, I miss you guys and I look forward to seeing you all again when my road life starts back up.
Anybody read anything great lately? I’m looking at maybe reading the series that includes The Other Boleyn Girl because they’re making a movie of it and I wanna read the book first. And speaking of movies, Bad Ronald’s dad is in a movie out called Arthur and the Invisibles. He is the grandfather of the little boy and you can see Bad Ronald Sr. as a cartoon and in real life. And in the movie he is married to Mia Farrow which I love because she played Daisy in the movie of The Great Gatsby, one of my very favorite stories. You may have heard about this kids movie because Madonna is in it as the voice of a character and she’s been promoting it. David Bowie also plays the bad guy voice and even has a scene with BR’s Daddy. I’ve had a crush on Bowie since he was the king of the goblins, by the way. But only BR Sr. comes to life so you can see the strong family resemblance and get a glimpse of how ridiculously cute Bad Ronald’s gonna be when he grows up. That’s all folks!
xo Anna
01.04.07
Happy New Year everybody. Sorry I’m late, but I do typically wait till a few hours past midnight to come downstairs so that everybody is long past all the kissing and hugging. I just save a few hugs for friends and a special kiss for one. Have you come up with your resolutions? Does anybody else want to make a killer record, go platinum, travel to far away places spreading good music, and eventually get a bigger bus or two?
Actually, I don’t really make resolutions. I think it’s strange to wait till a specific day to start bettering myself. Have you heard the new song by KT Tunstall? «Suddenly I See.» I really like it. She does such a fantastic job of describing that girl that everyone is looking at so that I think I know exactly who she’s talking about. And the song itself is great.
Karuca, I’m sorry to hear about your kitty. I stuck my bottom lip out and everything when I read your post. All kitties should live forever.
I’d like to thank everyone who sent me Holiday wishes. I actually have a thank you card for you, Ned, but it’ll have to wait till I see you next. I do love your gift though. You are such a sweetheart.
Well, I’ve written some new stuff and my short term goal…like the next 3 days…is to finish it. So, I bid thee farewell.
xo Anna
12.11.06
Good Mornin’, I just got back into the USA last night and despite my suitcase not showing up till today,it was an uneventful flight. The trip to Dublin was fun. George Michael puts on a fabulous show and the audience both nights I was there was just incredible. He had everybody waving their hands and cellphones. And we spent most of the time in an area called Temple Bar which is the most lovely little lit up area of shopping and gaiety. It was fun going to sleep every night…or rather being awake all night listening to young men in large groups singing songs on their way home and young ladies with those pretty accents telling their gentlemen to quiet down. I tasted the Guinness and bought some fun souvenirs to bring home to the family. I hope to go back soon…I have a feeling the next record will take me farther in distance than the last…and I’d like to see the Irish countryside. I hope no one will be offended that the trip has made me want to watch Lord of the Rings, for a few young Irish cuties reminded me of the two little blonde friends of Young Baggins. An attractive group, those Irish folks are. I think I’m about a fourth Irish or more. Perhaps that’s where I got my spunk. But like most Americans I’m a mutt. Irish, English, and Russian. Smashley, I’m sorry to hear about your kitty. Sick kitties are such a shame. xo Anna
12.03.06
Alright, here are my answers to the «Ask Anna Anything» post. -I’ve not yet listened to John’s Continuum. Lately I’ve been listening to U2, Billie Holiday, Radiohead, Fiona Apple and a mix of songs from my favorite newer acts…The Fray, Postal Service, and I can’t remember his name, but the song that goes, Come on and we’ll be/like we were free/push the pedal down/watch the world around fly by us…I love the melody.
-Some of my favorite poets are Pablo Neruda, Emily Dickenson, Longfellow, Sylvia Plath, Dr. Suess, and many more. -I did meet Fat Joe once…well sort of. I was at an awards show and I was sampling the chocolate mousse in the buffet and I said to Timmy (louder than I expected) «I might as well just spread this on my butt and hips because that’s where it’ll end up» and someone behind me said, «You got my attention.» It was Fat Joe, but I’m pretty sure he didn’t know it was me. I was embarrassed so I made my exit. When Tommy Lee made mention of Breathe a while back in Rolling Stone I was surprised but he likes lyrics so I was honored. As a person I think he’s very sweet and kind. I have a little sisterly crush on him.
-If I was a Gummy Bear I’d hope to be a red one. It’s my favorite. But a blue and red Gummy Worm would be acceptable too. Yummy. -I should think that a falling tree always makes a sound because although a person or creature may not hear it, the other trees might be disturbed. I know that when I fall down the stairs all alone and nobody sees, I’m still embarrassed. And the sound is something like a leprechaun with a potty mouth being shaken around in a shoe box.
And that reminds me. I’m going to visit Dublin to see a George Michael concert and do some business. I’m very excited. And also, to Tara…I’ve mastered Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on my Ukalele.
xo Anna
11.20.06
Yay, I won, I won!!! So I’m the best female, eh? How exciting. I actually thought it would be Ms. Crow, so when they called my name I didn’t have time to put my shoes back on and I had to run to the stage so they wouldn’t think I wasn’t there and skip over my speech time. What an honor, but the most amazing part was that it gave me a chance to thank the radio promotion staff at Columbia (the people who took me to all your local radio stations so you could hear me tell stories and then get to know my song.) They are essential to the radio side and they have always been very dedicated to the «Nalick Project.» So I dedicate my shiny new award to them.
And I’m so glad you liked my dress. It came from BCBG and luckily I already had it in my closet so I didn’t have to buy a new one. And the jewelry is from Express, so if you like it…go buy it for yourself. I’m my own stylist, so if you need tips…call me! And didn’t my boys (ahem, my band) look fantastic?! They are so cute I could just pinch them!
By the way, if you were to spend a day with me (recently) it would go as follows…
11:00AM- wake up
11:05- fall back asleep
2:00-wake up and put on finest soccer-mom outfit
2:10- pick up a grande pumpkin spice latte with no whip and drive to the mall to finish Christmas shopping and enjoy pumpkin smoothie at secret location
5:00- cuss at southern California traffic
6:30-finally get home and organize receipts and gifts
7:00-answer mail, pay bills, write back to fans (in particular ones who leave names and self addressed and stamped envelopes…my favorite)
8:30- read a little, write a little, sing a little, paint a little
11:00pm- realize I haven’t taken a shower yet…put it off till tomorrow
11:01-realize I’m starving
11:02- realize there is no food in my house
11:03-See if parents are home
11:10- eat a salad and read some more
11:30- apologize for calling my sister so late and make up something important to talk about
12:30- read emails and rely on fans to entertain me for a flip
1:00- cuddle with Lexi
1:30- write some more
2:30- go home, feed stray cats, and clean room
3:00- work out on home gym while watching a Disney movie
4:30- decide a shower really can’t wait
5:00- go to sleep
Terribly exciting, I know.
xoAnna
11.10.06
I’m so glad you liked my costume! I had a blast being Alice. And tell Matt Nathanson I’m flattered. I’d love to read the lyrics when they’re finished. Maybe a good chorus would be…»Anna Nalick/ she is a pretty pretty princess/she always smells good and she’s fun and funny and smart/and awesome.» Yeah, that’s good stuff. And if he wants to use that I wouldn’t even make him pay me royalties. But truly, the song sounds lovely!
And speaking of «Winter Dress» I’ve got a dress picked out for the New Music Weekly Awards on the 18th. I’m nominated for 2 awards. How delightful! I’m bringing my Pirates (the band) as my date. It’ll be practice for someday when they’re my bridesmaids.
xo Anna
11.8.06
Hey guess who I was for Halloween? Last year I was Timmy so I decided to go for something a bit more feminine this year. Still just as much of a character though. You have photos of last year, so here is one of me as Alice from this year. Apparently demon Alice with my red-eyes.
I’d really love to see a remake of Alice in Wonderland with real life actors in it that follows Disney’s version but maybe with Tim Burton directing it so its rather dark like Sleepy Hollow. And here is my choice of cast…
Alice- Dakota Fanning
Mad Hatter-Johnny Depp
Doornob- Mel Brooks
Caterpiller-John Lovitz
Cheshire Cat-Dom DeLuise
March Hare-Christopher Walken
Queen of Hearts- Kathy Bates
Cards- maybe Tenacious D
Walrus- John Goodman
Carpenter- Martin Short
White Rabbit- Sean Hayes (you know «Just Jack») Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum- Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn
Dodo- Will Ferrell
Sister- Gwyneth Paltrow…smiling and lovely but serious.
Bill the Lizard- Dave Chappelle
Bird in Tree- Wanda Sykes
King of Hearts- Matthew Broderick
Rose-Angela Lansbury
Iris-Meryl Streep
Dormouse- Jack Black
It’ll be an all-star cast of my picks and my favorites. So somebody forward it to Tim Burton. I wanna see this!
I went to Disneyland with my little ninja friend (well, an 8 year old ninja for Halloween, that is)…it was his first time in the Magic Kingdom, so it was a lot of fun. If you happened to be there and you saw a girl in a giant Cheshire Cat hat singing songs from Tragic Kingdom (the official Disneyland outing soundtrack)…that was me.
By the way, it’s quite awesome that Lisa Loeb wasn’t appalled by my rendition of «Stay.» And of course I know the words! I printed the lyrics out and memorized them years ago after I saw a picture of this cute guitar chick with glasses in my Delia’s magazine. I printed the guitar chords too so I could botch them on my Ibanez. And if you are ever in Shibuya and you happen upon a club called Club Quattro, there is a note on the wall from Bad Ronald with the date he played with Lisa and then beside that there is a note from me dated a few years later when I played a show with him. Yeah, BR gets around. But how could anyone not love him. We girls are lucky to have him keeping the beat for us…and occasionally buying us new pink fluffy slippers because Timmy threw one out the bus window on the highway!
Beware the Jabberwock! x
Anna
10.25.06
Guess who got a quote on the cup of the greatest beverage company in existance?!? Anna C. Nalick did! Looks like Starbucks and Anna are riding off into the Pumpkin Spice Latte colored sunset together.
I’ve been on vacation and I had a fantastic time. I went to London and Paris. I saw London, I saw France, thanks to the pastries, pasties, and finger sandwiches I can’t fit into my pants…so they’re not blue, they’re not pink, they are a pair of sweats until I hit the gym. Cause evidently Americans can’t eat bread loafs for lunch and maintain their figures like the adorable Parisian girls can. I fell in love with London too. The history is so incredible. It’s so amazing to be able to touch monuments that have stood for a thousand years or just under and imagine all the people who have stood right where I stood. Or to think that as I can trace my family back to the Mayflower, there are two young Princes my age who can count their lineage back to the very men and women who were burried or entombed in Westminster Abbey hundreds and hundreds of years ago. It’s beautiful. In fact I think I shall add those young gentlemen to my list of people to meet and their Grandmum too, the Queen. Maybe someday when I’m really famous they’ll invite me to play a show. It seems so unreal to an American girl.
Royalty is only in Sleeping Beauty to me. But then to think, no, there’s a boy out there who will be added to history books simply for having been born and he had to survive high school not too long ago just like I did. Oh, I had so much fun. I love how the history has been preserved and it’s not so hard to imagine Jack the Ripper walking the streets of Whitechapel or a party thrown in honor of Queen Victoria’s Coronation. How gorgeous! It’s really like a different world to me. Especially being from California where the history only counts back to the gold rush. Exciting, but so recent in comparison. I was in London last year for only a few days and was working so I missed the beauty of the city then, now I’d love to go back to Europe and tour everywhere. So sign me up.
I’m terribly flattered that somebody on the message board is considering naming a dog after me. I’ve been thinking about getting a dog lately, but I need to put a lot of thought into it. There is a special breed I want and a dog isn’t as independent as a kitty…plus Lex might get jealous.
To answer a few questions in one, I wrote all the songs on the original WOTD in 2003 and 2004 except for Bleed, Soldier, and Drink me which I wrote in 2001 and 2002. And I wrote all of them all by my lonesome…except for Paper Bag in which I obviously borrowed one or two Blind Melon lyrics «keep these cheeks dry today» and «I’m gonna have it made» ( I had personal permission of course) and a few chords in the bridge that Eric Rosse helped me with so that there was one song on the record that all my awsome producers had a part in. Otherwise I am the sole writer of all my songs…just ask Britney Spears. Thank you so much to those of you who sent me sweet comments to come home to. I really appreciate them…and the entry about things you like in my songs is great! You guys matter so much and I am still working on a few more songs for the next album, so is there anything you’d like to hear? I’ll see what I can do. Apart from a rap or a beatbox…that’s more of a record #4 thing.
xo Anna
10.02.06
Well, I wish I had written Toxic. I always list that when interviewers ask what song is my «guilty pleasure.» As a songwriter chick I’m only supposed to like Joni Mitchell and Bob Dylan…and I love both, but sometimes I wanna put on a leather bodysuit and dance through security lights to a song that isn’t in 3/4 and has a catchy sexy beat…cause none of my songs are like that. So looks like the young Queen of Pop and I, The Breathe Girl are mutual fans of each other. I would have never guessed, but what a beautiful thing it is that music can be related to by so many people. (If you are totally lost right now, I’m talking about a magazine article in which Ms. Spears had nice things to say about Breathe.) On another note, thank you thank you thank you to those of you who showed up at my Seattle show. It was great to see you and hugs all around. You always come through for me and that is why I love you. I’ll do my best to always come through for you too.
I flew home from my last (and I mean it, official last) show in NY for the opening of a new lingerie line for JCPenny. My main concern was for the flight home cause I was making it without my band and here is the typical «alone» flight for me. First of all, whoever books the flight usually doesn’t pay any attention to the fact that I beg for a seat that isn’t in the middle. So I get stuck between two 35-40ish year old dudes in suits, who try to start lame conversations like, «So, you good at crossword puzzles?» and pretend to be looking out the window and then quickly avert their eyes when I catch them looking at my (lower than the windows to my soul). They shove their elbows on me so they can pretend that they have dreadfully important work to do on their laptops and they manage to also stick their knees in my space. Meanwhile they have terrible breath and yawn exaggeratedly, forcing me to slide even further toward the inbred on the other side of me (and on the flight to NY I scooted right into the very narly snd stinky foot of the woman sitting behind me). And when I finally tell these gross dudes that I don’t speak English (in English) they begin loudly hitting on the flight attendant who for the most part he manages to impress…I even caught one guy take off his wedding ring and hide it in his wallet when he was talking to a flight attendant chick. Sick!!! So I hate flying alone and was really dreading the long flight from NY to LA.
Luckily, though, and maybe for the first time ever, I was seated next to a very sweet woman and her very sweet daughter who were on their way to a wedding. I really enjoyed my flight and the good conversation and I want to wish the best of luck to Tara in everything that comes her way. And to Tatiana, I hope Disneyland was a riot. Happy 6th birthday…finally! You’re Halloween costume is going to be the best in town. Best wishes to both of you.
Alright kids, talk to you later!
xo Anna
09.13.06
Hey kids,
I miss the heck out of you. Long time, no…concert.
Hey, Jade from the message board, I hope I get to meet you on the 23, we’ll have to see when we get there. Since I’ve been home, and I’ve actually still been busy working, I’ve done some good things for myself. Like…hair trim, toes done, back on a healthy eating and exercise schedule (right now I’m enjoying some celery with organic peanut butter…yummy) and I have a dentist appointment soon to clean my chompers and maybe fix some painful chips I acquired from bashing my face on the microphone.
You know I was thinking…I don’t much like the term «fans» and fan/friends is weird. Gwen Stefani calls her fans «lambs» and I think Mariah Carey has a name for hers too. So I’ve come up with an idea…tell me what you think…Fancakes! Cause who doesn’t like pancakes? And you all are as sweet as morning treats. Tell me what you think.
xo Anna
09.05.06
The time has come. The tour is over. I’m exhausted and really ready to get back to making a record. All the songs are ready, I just have a few knots to untie. Thank you all for supporting me when things were great and when you knew times were tough. I’m so lucky to have such a dedicated group of music-friends. You have made all the difference with your time and comments. So many times when I was having a tough time and my confidence wasn’t in a good place, I would look into the audience and see a familiar face of someone from the message board or from a previous show smiling back at me and I would remember what an honor it is to be able to share my music…even if the world off stage or beyond the audience is a real pisser! I really love you for that. I had mixed emotions while packing my stuff off the bus last night and flying home today. I miss my boys already and after 2 full years of touring with my little Breathe song, its strange to know that there isn’t a real limit to how long I have till I leave again. The road became home for me and I feel I’m different than I was when I first left. Citadel was the song off Wreck that I related to most. Now its Satellite, which is funny cause that song has always had low ranking on my list, but it makes sense to me now in a way it never did before. I read through the message board and found footage of a show a few days ago…the one where «the light’s always BREAD in the rearview.» I laughed so hard I cried!
To Jinx I’d like to say, It was so wonderful to meet you and as far as you taking a bad picture, you will have to try harder to achieve anything less than lovely. I’m so glad you made it to a show. Thank you for your gifts and for your time. I got an email from a girl named Jennifer who has a 4 year old little girl. I want you to know that I got your email and I hope your little one is happy and healthy. Stay strong. Candidcastaway-I like the Winking Anna. I look like I have a tick. To OldFatGuy-It was nice to see you. You should change your name to YoungStud! To Shades- I do in fact know how to spell Cherrille Kroe. It was a typo. Ps. You think you’re so sneaky, but you can’t hide from secret agent Nalick. I’ve found you out.
Thank you Shades for keeping everybody posted on what’s going on. It’s been incredibly helpful. Also, I showed Lexi the video of that kitty pottying in the toilet and then flushing it and when I asked her if she could do that she replied that it is degrading to all felinekind for any kitty to use the same facilities as humans and why would she (Lexi) exert herself to pull that dirty handle when she can more easily just doody in her own space and have me clean it up. She then went on to say that she found that other kitty to be really icky because he (as it could only be a boy kitty) drank of the potty water before exploiting himself in a most private moment like some crazy wannabe reality TV star. Lexi is so opinionated! And one more thing. The reason Ms. Crow is not on my bio is because I didn’t write my own bio. Here are the facts and the real truths. I can’t really list my official influences. That’s like trying to list your most influential memory. They all are influential in some way. When I was rowing up I wanted to be like Jewel, Sheryl, Alanis, and Jakob, Rob, and quite a few others. My first albums I bought were Rubber Soul and Nevermind. My big brother gave me Blind Melon, Veruca Salt, and Face To Face. I discovered Jeff Buckley right after he (Jeff) died and I fell in love with him. Later I wanted to be Tori and Fiona but more secretive. I wanted to join Lilith Fair with Sara McLachlan, I wanted to rock like Soundgarden and Garbage and look pretty while I did it…like Gwen. I’m a 90’s girl. I love how SRV makes guitar playing seem effortless like a professional ice skater makes you think you can do a double spinny jump thing no sweat. When I signed with Columbia John Mayer was my example for everything as he was the it guy and I was the new girl. I love his song Clarity and when I first heard the lyrics to Homelife it reminded me of Home, so I kept it around. I don’t watch TV much but if I won a Grammy tonight I would thank Grey’s Anatomy…and Paris Hilton is my favorite reality TV star and I think she is hilarious and must be pretty smart in order to be able to make an entire brand of herself. Not my favorite singer ever, but I’m a snob and I know it. However, I have wondered before while ironing if I could use the iron to make quesadillas. Now I still want to be pretty and a fashionista like Gwen. I just need a full time stylist. I want to be funny and talented like Chris Isaak. Someday I want to be a full time writer/mom/wife/rockstar like Martie from the Dixie Chicks. And I wish I had written Travelin’ Soldier. I want to meet, sing with, and save the world with Bono, and I wish I could put out 3 albums a year or more like the Beatles used to. And that last part is the only thing that is just impossible these days.
Anyway, I have 3 shows left. Not tour dates, just someone off stuff. They should be posted on the website. If not, Shades, hook the people up! Thank you to my label, management, and music friends for teaching me good lessons and helping me out, and above all thank you to my band for loving me. Tonight Lexi and I will sleep soundly and wake up in our own bed. Goodnight.
xo Anna
7.28.06
8.16.06
I have a few fun things to share with everybody. As you know I am a big fan of kitties. Sometimes I watch Animal Planet just in hopes of seeing a big one. Well, guess what? Last week I played a show at Six Flags Marine World in Valejo and I got to play with a real live baby cheetah! She was 4 months old and way different than my Lexi. She was very alert and kinda jittery. Luis made her jumpy, but she sat right down in my lap and started licking my hand. I loved it…I am the Kitty Whisperer! So that of course was my favorite animal, but the people at Marine World also introduced me to an elephant that I even took a ride on, a little family of dolphins, and a big sea lion. I didn’t know when I gave the sea lion kissy lips that he’s trained to kiss. So, we did a fair amount of making out when he realized it got him a fish. It was the greatest day. It turns out you can arrange to do a special behind the scenes meet and greet with some of the animals at Marine World, but no one will get to hang out with the cheetah like I did…cause, once again, I am the Kitty Whisperer.
I also got a visit from my friend Laurel and her Mom and this time I met the whole family. Thank you guys for showing up. And also, to the man whose daughter I gave my ring to: You gave me a letter from you guys that you’d had for a while and I gave it to my tour manager to hold and he lost it. I feel terrible, but if you remember what it said, would you send it to my manager? The address is on the web site. Anna Nalick c/o Michael Lippman at that address and he’ll s
