{"id":2107,"date":"2012-09-24T20:55:45","date_gmt":"2012-09-24T20:55:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skylight.gr\/administrator_wordpress\/index.php\/2012\/09\/24\/female-fronted-la-power-trio-bellylove-to-release-new-cd-circles-and-darkness\/"},"modified":"2012-09-24T20:55:45","modified_gmt":"2012-09-24T20:55:45","slug":"female-fronted-la-power-trio-bellylove-to-release-new-cd-circles-and-darkness","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2012\/09\/24\/female-fronted-la-power-trio-bellylove-to-release-new-cd-circles-and-darkness\/","title":{"rendered":"Female Fronted LA Power Trio bellylove To Release New CD ‘Circles and Darkness’"},"content":{"rendered":"


LA’s most talked about female fronted rock trio, bellylove, will be releasing their highly anticipated fifth CD in late September. A well-respected musical presence on the Los Angeles music scene, bellylove’s new CD ‘Circles and Darkness’, featuring Lisa Black (guitar) and Toni Valenta (vocals and bass), with Adam Steinberg (drums), is guaranteed to wow and amaze all who listen! With eclectic covers ranging from Frank Zappa, Black Sabbath, Pink Floyd and Cheech and Chong (yes! Cheech and Chong), along with some exciting originals penned by the group, bellylove is the band to keep an eye out for in 2012! <\/p>\n

\u201cThis band plays from the deepest part of themselves with truth and audacity. I love their music. It is both transcendent and adventurous.\u201d – Michael Des Barres<\/p>\n

Formed on the heels of Lisa Black’s debut as guitarist with legendary ’80s LA female punk band The Pandoras, and the resulting groups Feline (with members of the Pandoras) and Hardly Dangerous, bellylove began their journey in 1998. Toni Valena is a multi-talented singer\/songwriter who plays guitar, bass and drums. She can nail Zeppelin to a tee and writes amazing, thoughful, heartfelt lyrics. bellylove is her baby \u2013 she coined the name. \u201cMusic has always played an important role in my life,\u201d says Toni. \u201cMusic gave me sanctuary when I was a kid. I could get lost in the lyrics and voices of the songs I loved the most.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lisa and Toni released the self-titled EP ‘Bellylove’ in 1998, which atracted the attention of Joss Whedon, creator of the ‘Buffy The Vampire Slayer’ TV series. \u201cJoss Whedon thought the song was perfect for a scene in the Season 3 (Sept. 1998) Premier episode: Anne,\u201d Toni recalls. \u201cBuffy had run away and was having a deep introspective moment, finding her way back to freedom. We had no idea or intention of any of it happening. Their people contacted us and not only did our song appear on the episode, we got to ‘perform’ on the set at The Bronze (club). I had never even played a show before appearing on Buffy! It was very exciting for us \u2013 we got to meet several of the cast members and see how they made TV magic happen.\u201d<\/p>\n

Bellylove went on to record another EP in 2004 (High on the Wagon) and a compilation of many EP’s on CD in 2007 (Peace Love and Understanding). In 2003 the band travelled to Florida to open for Ani DiFranco at the Calliope Fest in 2003. Drummer Adam Steinberg was recruited for the duo’s live act and new CD. \u201cWe play for the love of music,\u201d says Adam. \u201cTaking a really diverse conglomeration of influences both musically and socially and channeling them through a classic power trio format and playing from the heart.\u201d<\/p>\n

The band’s musical influences, as witnessed by the covers included on the new CD, range far and wide. Lisa’s influnces include Frank Zappa, Mick Ronson, Mick Mars and Billy Zoom of X to name a few. \u201cI really fell in love with the song ‘Apostrophe’ by Zappa when I first heard it and felt like I needed to figure it out on guitar,\u201d Lisa explains. \u201cThe same with Zappa’s ‘Magic Fingers’ from his 1970 film ‘200 Motels’, with its fiercely crafted guitar riffs. The Zappa, Sabbath, Cheech and Chong selections on the new album were a group effort.\u201d Toni’s influnces include The Beatles, Nicolette Larson, Bob Welch, Black Flag, X, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath and The Cult.<\/p>\n

The new single from bellylove’s latest release, the title track \u201cCircles and Darkness\u201d was penned by Toni and Lisa. \u201cI am a huge Harry Potter fan,\u201d explains Toni. \u201cThe lyrics are a nod to the book ‘The Prisoner of Azkaban.’\u201d Lisa adds, \u201cI adore that song and love to play it live, it’s exciting when the song climaxes at the end, It just leaves ya wantin’ more!\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cAuthentic rock and roll, strong tight musicians, great lyrics and a lead singer who’s voice puts you I heaven!\u201d – Kenny Lombino, Vampire Mob<\/p>\n

To purchase bellylove – ‘Circles and Darkness’ CD: www.cdbaby.com\/cd\/bellylove4, http:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/albums\/circles-and-darkness\/id556372395 <\/p>\n

Upcoming bellylove shows: <\/p>\n

Saturday \u2013 October 20, 2012 \u2013 The Crest \u2013 Torrance, CA (1625 Cabrillo Ave., Torrance, CA 90501)
Thursday \u2013 October 4 and November 1, 2012 – \u201cFirst Thursday in San Pedro Proudly Presents\u201d bellylove at Sacred Grounds in San Pedro, CA (468 West 6th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731)<\/p>\n

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Source: www.bellylove.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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