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Contest Fri Sep 30 2011
Contest: Zee Avi @ Schubas!
There was a time not long ago that it seemed most people were pretty much snickering at the idea of taking a street artist approach to fame via Youtube. Really, there're millions of people who own webcams and play a guitar. But as we evolve, so does the method in which we find diamonds in the rough. And so it is that a Malaysian singer/songwriter went from a self-shot video to a full-length album and opening for Pete Yorn in two years. Now two years later, Zee Avi's sophomore record, Ghostbird, has been produced by Mario Caldato, Jr., who's worked on a few albums by some acts called the Beastie Boys, Seu Jorge and Super Furry Animals, among others. Not too bad for a 25-year old who plays ukulele, right? It doesn't hurt to have such a smooth voice while adeptly blending southern Pacific and American folk musics either.
Zee Avi headlines Schubas next Tuesday, the 4th. Matt Jennings opens at 8PM. The show's 18+ and $12. But you won't have to worry about that if you're lucky because Gapers Block is giving away a pair of tickets to this show. Write in to contests@gapersblock.com with "Ghostbird" in the subject line for a chance to win. [Update: We have a winner. Congratulations to Maura.] Schubas is on the corner of Belmont & Southport.