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KRISTIN DIABLE & THE CITY JUST ANNOUNCED TO JOIN THE 2019 NEW ORLEANS JAZZ & HERITAGE FESTIVAL LINE UP! http://www.nojazzfest.com/

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SPEAKEASY RECORDS SEEKS ROCK STAR MEDIA & MANGEMENT INTERN

SPEAKEASY RECORDS SEEKS ROCK STAR MEDIA & MANGEMENT INTERN

Speakeasy Records is an artist-run independent record label based in New Orleans, LA.  We are home to recording artist Kristin Diable & The City.

We are seeking a motivated, tenacious and creative intern for real hands-on experience working directly managing artist affairs and creating engaging social media content, photos and videos. It will be an excellent opportunity to get hands on experience with a national artist, based from New Orleans. We hope to connect with some real dreamers and visionaries who can become a part of the Speakeasy team moving forward. The internship is unpaid and for school credit, industry experience only.  

INTERNSHIP DESCRIPTION:

Internship will be extremely hands-on, working closely with artist and artist’s management and agent. Duties include, but are not limited to:

Social media campaigns and marketing

Creating promotional media, videos and photos

Managing artists website, emails lists and social media

Managing artist’s show & rehearsal schedule

Advancing shows

Tour Budgeting and Logistics

Tour Press

Managing online merchandise store and product shipments

Assisting at shows with merchandise and tour management

Possible tour management, if applicable

APPLICANT CHARACTERISTICS:

We're looking for passionate, highly organized and creative individuals with a love for music and business and sharing stories. Must have the ability to self-motivate, an eagerness to learn, be easy-going, show initiative, develop interest areas within the company, and have a positive can-do attitude.  Excellent phone and communication skills are a MUST.

Applicants with knowledge of website design/building, recording and editing digital video, audio recording, and or social media marketing will be given priority.  This includes knowledge of:

HTML/CSS

Photoshop

iMovie, Final Cut Pro

Logic, Protools, Ableton

Please make note in your application if you have any of these skills.

SCHEDULE:

We are looking for interns who are able to commit to 15 hours a week and have their own computer to work with.  While the schedule is flexible and you can do some work from home, we will need you to come to our MidCity home-studio office once a week (we’ll buy you lunch).  Opportunity is open to the public, but college students are preferred. College credit is available for the position.

TO APPLY:

Applicants should reply via email to speakeasyrecords@gmail.com with a copy of your resume, along with a cover letter describing your interest in the position and any relevant experience.  Tell us what makes you the right person for this job, why you want the gig and what bands/artist move you the most. Tell us more about you, so we can dream together. You can also include a link to your Facebook or Instagram page if you choose.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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Join the band April 28th at New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival on the Gentilly Stage during the day, then roll to the French Quarter for this mystical rock-n-roll show that night at One Eyed Jacks. 8pm. Grab your tickets in advance: http://www.oneeyedjacks.net/event/kristin-diable-the-city-with-cc-adcock-plus-lafayette-marqueesdylan-leblanc/.

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Kristin Diable’s “Create Your Own Mythology” was awarded 2 OffBeat Best of the Beat Awards at this year’s ceremony in January. Thanks to our New Orleans family for the support and honor. 

We’re also pleased to announce that American Songwriter included the album in their “Top 50 Albums of 2015″ and NPR included “Time Will Wait” in their “Favorite Songs of 2015.”

If you haven’t picked up a copy of the album yet, you can grab one on vinyl or CD at KD’s web store: https://www.hellomerch.com/collections/kristin-diable. There are also some great exclusive shirts, posters and more available for a limited time.

Looking ahead: KD&The City will be performing April 2nd at Hogs For The Cause Benefit Festival in New Orleans as well as their return to the infamous New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on Saturday April 30th. 

Stay tuned for upcoming announcement on some special performances (included the annual house concert at KD’s place in New Orleans) around these featured events. Plug in with KD direct on Facebook or Instagram.

See you out there. 

- Speakeasy Records & Team KD

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The local Americana singer-songwriter plans to release her first national album in early 2015

Here’s a press update on the new label and new record! Stay tuned…

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Kristin Diable is the featured artist in the 2013 Official New Orleans Visitors Guide. Let her take you around town to her favorite places of inspiration and a chat on songwriting and more: http://guides.milespartnership.com/no/ovg/2013/files/22.html …

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THANKS TO ACL FOR HAVING KD & THE CITY FOR THEIR DEBUT AT THE FESTIVAL!

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Kristin Diable & The City Announced for Jazz Fest 2012!

We're pleased to announce that Kristin Diable & The City will be returning to The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival this year, performing Saturday April 28th. It's going to be quite a show. Hope to see you there.

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It's been quite a year. Thanks to your direct support, we've raised over $20,000 to make two records, the latest, "Kristin Diable & The City" is set for release in January 2012.  In the new year KD will be hitting the road in support of the new tunes, making stops in Los Angeles, Nashville, Houston, Austin, and New York. If you're interested in helping promote the shows or hosting one yourself, please drop a line to booking@speakeasyrecords.com.

We're also pleased to announce that Kristin Diable has been invited to write and perform the track for WWL-TV's long running "Spirit of Louisiana" commercial campaign, which will air throughout Louisiana and Mississippi in 2012. Stay tuned for details.

The New Orleans Speakeasy Songwriters Revue (sponsored by BMI) is going strong, the first Monday of each month at The Three Muses in New Orleans. We've had artists from all over the country share their talents with us this year and we can't wait to expand the schedule in 2012. http://www.NewOrleansSongwritersRevue.com

Thanks for your continued support.

Speakeasy & Co.

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Morning inspiration...getting the day started with some JJ Cale.

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UPDATES

UPDATES, APRIL 15, 2011

SPEAKEASY PRESENTS: FESTIVAL SERIES.. SOLD OUT!

We're pleased to announce that our first ever Speakeasy Presents: Kristin Diable Private Concert & Reception in The Historic Pontalba Building was a great success.  Both nights were sold out and we shared the night with songs, cocktails, stories, laughter, moments and more with a great group of new friends and fans.  We've decided to host another series for this year's Jazzfest, which Kristin & her band are performing on May 1st. Announcement on that next week. Save the dates: May 1st & 6th.

DUHON & DIABLE DUET @ DBA THIS SUNDAY APRIL 17TH

It's the day of the lord! Come get your soul right with Andrew Duhon & Kristin Diable. Both artists will bring their bands to DBA for a night of their respective songs, some classics, and of course.... duets!

This is the last chance you'll have to catch either band before their JazzFest appearances. Come on down.

THE NEW ORLEANS SPEAKEASY SONGWRITERS REVUE

We have a very special line-up this Monday, April 18th for the NO Speakeasy Songwriters Revue, held at Three Muses (536 Frenchmen St, New Orleans).  We're pleased to be hosting two of New Orleans loveliest songwriters, and recent alums from the HBO television series Treme: Hurray for the Riff Raff and Miss Ingrid Lucia.  Kristin Diable will also host & join the line-up as a performer.  Show runs from 7-10pm and as always, there is no cover ($5 suggested tip jar contribution). 

For more check out: http://www.NewOrleansSongwritersRevue.com.

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2011 Updates: Speakeasy Songwriters Revue & More!

It's been quite a while since our last update! 

We've been keeping busy hosting the regular New Orleans Speakeasy Songwriters Revue (sponsored by BMI).  The Revue is held two Mondays each month at The Three Muses (536 Frenchmen St, New Orleans).

The Revue features Louisiana songwriters as well as some of the best up-and-coming and established talents from music cities around the country, in an intimate and smoke-free listening environment.

Some of the artists who've performed so far are Alex McMurray, Paul Sanchez, Amy Speace, Richard Julian, Ian Thomas, Andrew Duhon, Olga Wilhelmine, Colin Lake, Kristin Diable and many more.

Keep up to date with the schedule at http://www.NewOrleansSongwritersRevue.com or keep in touch with us on your social networks:

TUMBLR BLOG

FACEBOOK

We've also just launched our Speakeasy Presents: Festival Series.  The series will feature one-of-a-kind private concert receptions in unique and intimate spaces (such as The Historic Pontalba Building on Jackson Square).  The series will allow for fans to connect on a more personal level with artists they support, by being a part of these exclusive experiences.  Dates and details to come soon.

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Invite to play w Kristin Diable SEPT 30th @ Chesea's Cafe - Baton Rouge

FACEBOOK INVITE: http://www.facebook.com/kristindiablemusic?ref=ts#!/event.php?eid=137847229594566&ref=mf

SEPT 30th @ Chelsea's Cafe

2857 Perkins RoadBaton Rouge, LA  10pm

Fresh from tour dates in NYC, Kristin Diable & her Gentlemen return to Baton Rouge for a full night of music at the famous Chelsea's Cafe! And we want YOU to be a part of the show. As a preview of the soon to be debuted NEW ORLEANS SPEAKEASY SONGWRITERS REVUE (sponsored by BMI), the show will include Erin Miley, Denton Hatcher & YOU (read on......) About Kristin Diable: ..."There’s a young woman out of south Louisiana who has got some serious chops, a peroxide, leggy crooner with a soul like Lucinda Williams, the confidence of Grace Slick and the voice of a decades-ago Bonnie Raitt..... It was Kristin Diable. Devil in a white dress. Biggest thing out of Baton Rouge since rush hour." - JAZZFEST 2010 Chris Rose review About YOU: We are opening up three slots in the middle of the set for up & coming songwriters/musicians to perform at this show. Yes, you could play on-stage this Thursday in-between sets by KD & her Gentlemen!!! How can you get on the bill??? 1. Invite as many of your friends as you can to come out to the show. Post on facebook, send emails, call 'em up, hell... you might even want to hand write some notes. Make sure you're friends tell the door person at Chelsea's that they are there to see you play (first and last name). The door person will be keeping tally. 2. Come to the show, bring your instrument (we'll have an amp available if needed). 3. The friends will be counted and the three people who bring the most friends/fans, will get to play 1-2 songs in the middle of the set. At the end of the three artists performances, we will open up a VOTING BUCKET (fancy!) for everyone in the audience to vote for their favorite act. After the second KD&hG set, the artist with the most votes will be announced! Now what does this artist receive??? Fame.... fortune.... lots of chicks wanting to go home with you..... but most importantly: Artist with the most votes will receive an invitation to perform at the NEW ORLEANS SPEAKEASY SONGWRITERS REVUE starting this October. Other artists slated to perform the NOSSR are: Anders Osborne, Susan Cowsill, Paul Sanchez, Luke Allen (Happy Talk Band), Joseph Arthur, CC Adcock and many many more! FOR MORE & to HEAR THE MUSIC: http://www.NewOrleansSongwritersRevue.com/ http://www.myspace.com/KristinDiable http://www.myspace.com/ErinMiley http://www.myspace.com/DentonHatcher

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Check the schedule online: http://www.NewOrleansSongwritersRevue.com

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"Music is such an incredible tool to connect people to each other and to themselves.  The natural community music creates has brought me to launch a new project that broadens the scope of this bond.

I’ve partnered with Kickstarter.com to raise the funds to write, pre-produce and begin recording a new record.  Unlike previous records, this one will be created using the fan-funded model.  I’m hoping that the people who support the music will join me in creating this new record, and in exchange, receive all sorts of exclusives that wouldn’t have been available otherwise.   It’s an opportunity to connect even further with fans and not only share the bond of music, but the entire process of inspiration, creation and life within it.

We must meet the funding goal by August 5th to make this project a reality. Every pledge makes a difference!

You’ve been incredibly supportive in the past and I hope that you’ll consider being a part of this exciting new project as well. "

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JAZZFEST REVIEW "It was Kristin Diable. Devil in a white dress. The biggest thing out of Baton Rouge since rush hour."

KD & the band made their debut at Jazzfest April 30th.  Have been receiving some wonderful reviews.

Pulitzer Prize winning New Orleans columnist Chris Rose seemed to think KD & co's show was the best at the whole fest. Read the full article: http://www.fox8live.com/content/entertainment/chris_rose/story/Jazz-Fest-Blog-The-best-ever/kBpa41ravkW_CCt5fET9AQ.cspx?p=2

Allison Fensterstock with The Times Picayune wrote a great piece as well: http://www.nola.com/jazzfest/index.ssf/2010/04/kristin_diable_defines_lagniap.html

On a roll! Stay tuned.

P.S. Get your copy of the current release "Extended Play": http://kristindiable.bandcamp.com/album/extended-play