tag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:/blogs/what-s-been-happening?p=3What's been happening! 2018-12-10T22:49:06-05:00EMILY GRANTfalsetag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/38981842015-09-27T18:45:00-04:002021-01-04T12:05:04-05:00EMILY GRANT perform at FANCY HANKS for World Youth International! <div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/92acb5b6ea4c74b7b7ddd99cb99c60ad13a468f0/original/fancy-hanks-in-the-car.jpg?1444895010" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption"> </p></div>
<p><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri;">Our friend Bronwyn is taking pat in a Channel 7 TV show, Life Changing Adventures, raising money and awareness for not-for-profit organisation World Youth International and it's flagship project, Mama Ann's Odede Community Health Centre. As part of their fundraising efforts to raise </span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: Calibri;">$15,000 each, she held an event at FANCY HANKS in Melbourne, and EMILY GRANT were thrilled to be asked to provide the entertainment! We did come home smelling like a FANCY HANK BBQ but a terrific time was had and over 7 Grand was raised!! </span></p>EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/38981832015-09-14T18:40:00-04:002018-04-10T17:44:43-04:00EMILY GRANT at BIG SOUND<p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/af31ec323f43ab4921814b40a8b82ef410697db0/original/big-sound-liquid-lunch.jpg?1444893703" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>It had been years since EMILY GRANT had been to BIG SOUND and it was time to return to the renown Brisbane Conference to see what was happening in the music Industry at large!<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/e70e863113e73ed3e844e1b6fc804487db234d20/original/big-sound-logo-and-jwcentre.jpg?1444893449" class="size_l justify_center border_" />The conference was held at the Judith Wright Centre of Contemporary Arts in the Fortitude valley, a perfect location as it is surrounded by a plethora of Live Music venues all within a few blocks. The conference goes for 3 days and covers a huge variety of topics presented through Key note speeches and panel discussion. When the conference winds up at the end of the day, there a non stop program of live music to see you through until the early hours of the morning.<br><br>The conference was opened by Peter Garrett of Midnight Oil. He was very big picture and philosophical about the role of music in life.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/4d28cbc6a8d94a76e1d566ce72635c12ba059a7e/large/big-sound-garrett.jpg?1444893224" class="size_l justify_center border_none" alt="" /><br><br>The social media aspect of BIG SOUND had certainly come along way since our last visit when everyone was really just talking about the potential of the SM platforms which are now a normal part of daily life. Tweets from the delegates were live tweeted onto the big screen!<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/1860a1b987a2da876e3bec8dd644d59b030c792e/original/big-sound-tweets.jpg?1444893204" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>In the evening's we'd head out into the balmy Brisbane nights to check out the live music. Our pals in the Dorsal Fins totally rocked the stage!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/ebfbc8c620fe23247a4d34936afd7db937cd1704/original/big-sound-dorsal-fins.jpg?1444893425" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>Violence against women was a big theme of the Conference and we were heartened to see the bar staff donning their "I am making a noise against Violence against women" T-shirts.<br><br><br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/14017f8374636b99bd58907785117a95af1cd190/original/big-sound-no-more-violence.jpg?1444893405" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Em couldn't get enough of this crazy wallpaper at the Blackbear lodge!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/13fcc0d3bf5d64320540a9a2c6ef27143f0bcd00/original/big-sound-wallpaper.jpg?1444893387" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>We stayed at the Meriton apartments and were on the 35th floor. The apartments and the view were terrific!<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/06aecc8589a5922203e2f2bf9c413944370859fd/original/big-sound-view.jpg?1444893347" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Rooftop drinks were a must at the end of a long day of Conference activities! <br><br><br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/c7a55e517574510699deada00076b73646c8f022/original/big-sound-sunday-session.jpg?1444893367" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Don't you just love this fairy light tree! Brisbane is so creative!<br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/8131e38b6a12ebe10a6cce4983d3eea44cdf9049/original/big-sound-fairy-lights-tree.jpg?1444893850" class="size_l justify_center border_" height="640" style="width: 598px;" /></p>EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/38982272015-08-14T19:30:00-04:002017-02-05T00:52:04-05:00EMILY GRANT and EUROVISION! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/4d25e8bc6b2e7ac1246b5a666781ee730b295f6b/original/littlefoot-grant-and-image-cropped.jpg?1444897633" class="size_l justify_center border_" />It was a very exciting day in our part of the woods of Melbourne when we found out LITTLEFOOT cocktail bar was opening! We love playing there and were delighted to come and open the night of their Eurovision extravaganza!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/0cdf9ed971561b32d67a9ddf60fa3a6caef1bcbf/original/littlefoot-em-and-grant.jpg?1444897641" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>We sang our most international songs and lamented that we weren't representing Australia instead of Guy Sebastion! If you haven't already checked out LITTLEFOOT you're missing out! They make great cocktails and have a terrific menu infused with all the influences of the multicultural surrounds of Footscray!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/c51a4913e022c7d37e687080dfc75cfdbf7e8bd2/original/littlefoot-menu.jpg?1444897664" class="size_l justify_center border_" />EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/38981752015-07-02T17:55:00-04:002021-01-04T12:03:01-05:00HOBART, Part Two<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/1ea39d865ae51efd2671bcb625d8ae71e58f7b68/original/mona-flyer.jpg?1444891594" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>When EMILY GRANT were asked to perform at MONA they were just as excited for the opportunity to explore one of their favourite places on planet Earth, Hobart. On our first night we dined at FRANKLIN, one of Hobart's newest eateries with an incredible concrete interior and a very creative menu! The highlight was a cake for dessert which was baked in front of our very eyes and served straight from the oven - yum! <br> <div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/616d533ba9c9b16290ce93e0b2cd16e1f17aef3c/original/mona-franklin.jpg?1444891721" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">FRANKLIN restaurant, Hobart. Incredible!</p></div>
<div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/493ae5d8719ae87cbd6f30d859a0797601b4e97a/original/mona-flamingos.jpg?1444891735" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Flamingos just hanging at the Alabama.</p></div>Em loved the fact that the Alabama had actual dressing tables.
<div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/ad349266230b71d161872aa5dbb66c71607242de/original/mona-dressing-table.jpg?1444891701" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">The gorgeous retro dressing tables at the Alabama.</p></div>The Glasshouse is another Hobart establishment well worth checking out. The food is sublime as were the cocktails. Em had her signature espresso martini and Grant couldn't go past the famous $50 'Hobartian side car'.
<div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/5dea5c72743112c80d651f379e3f3bad0586f1b2/original/mona-tgh-food.jpg?1444891687" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Cocktails and tapas at the Glasshouse Hobart</p></div>
<div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/169492a33a7d6ce4b4defb09e023f3efad660a09/original/mona-sidecar.jpg?1444891677" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Grant inhaling the famous $50 Hobartian Side Car at the Glasshouse, Hobart</p></div>Breakfast is best done at the lovely hobart cafe, Small Fry. They are famous for their donuts but we can only vouch for their 3 cheese toasted sandwich which was amazing! Next time, donuts!
<div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/7c5aba0dd935e95b3b038e09372cf04b528727fe/original/mona-small-fry.jpg?1444891627" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Small fry, Hobart</p></div>We fell in love with North Hobart's Wine bar, the Willing Brothers. The wines are terrific as are their snack which include some beautiful cheeses. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/f55dc617aaa8c50097f7c826bbd4da2164fc2dab/original/mona-willing-bros.jpg?1444891572" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>If you're looking for a healthy lunch, we can recommend Providore. It's a bright, airy space and they make wonderful fresh salads which you pay for by weight. Simple and delicious. <div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/13cb45c59c3890cfad14234655fed11d15b9fc65/original/mona-providore.jpg?1444891804" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">A vegetarian feast at Providore, Hobart.</p></div>EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/38981572015-06-30T17:45:00-04:002017-02-05T00:51:54-05:00HOBART, EMILY GRANT perform at MONA!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/1bf447b08b57a0f851684087a341373e83b799ea/original/mona-ferry-registration.jpg?1444891259" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>It was such a thrill to be invited to play at the world famous Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) in Hobart and the experience did not disappoint, going down as one of the most fun day's of Em and Grant's little lives! First up we picked up our tickets to board the MONA Ferry. For those of you taking the ferry to MONA, we highly recommended forking out a bit of extra cash to do the journey in the Posh Pit. SO ... MUCH ... FUN!!! You get to lounge around in luxury whilst you are brought complimentary tea, coffee, champagne, canapés - whatever you fancy! A Posh Pit return ticket is $50 and a regular return is $20. <div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/01a79e8b74b135723d41ea66a94530ede515321e/original/mona-em-on-ferry.jpg?1444890542" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Em enjoying the spoils of the Posh Pit.</p></div>
<div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/e22ecb9fb4305aa75411712505188866ef07922b/original/mona-grant-posh-pit.jpg?1444890479" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Complimentary tea, coffee, champagne and canapés in the Posh Pit aboard the MONA ferry.</p></div>
<div>Before we played we spent a couple of hours exploring the museum. Well, it absolutely blew of minds. Some of the exhibits were literally breathtaking. The works are through provoking and subversive. The architecture of the gallery itself is incredible. When you arrive you catch a lift down several floors into the earth whilst feels like you're entering the bat cave.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/0974160b1bafb80a98dde4be41f5f90983ed6530/original/mona-snake.jpg?1444890334" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/08024650784ca168fdb01ffe4ea6552cd4264b44/original/mona-mona-tunnel.jpg?1444890401" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Before we played we were lead to the 'green room', a spectacular space where Em got to warm up on a full conservatory grand surrounded by a full concert organ, an artist in residence making sculptures out of chocolate all whilst overlooking the glittering water surrounding the gallery. Then we set up in the VOID bar which is where everyone's gallery journey begins. Our music was piped through the entire museum. People gathered around the piano, sprawled across the floor taking in the tunes and the incredible surrounds.<br><br> <div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/dd3e1e65ec6f8d514ba6ebe76877d72866cba935/original/mona-sound-check.jpg?1444891061" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Sound check before the show</p></div>
<br><div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/55a1abe8a7a2fadd806b66b9dcef489a507cc29c/original/mona-em-and-grant-perform.jpg?1444890072" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Em and Grant performing at MONA, Hobart</p></div>
<br>After the show, and a few cocktails we were escorted by the lovely MONA staff in the buggy back to the ferry home where we enjoyed the complimentary goodies of the posh pit! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/f3eab8d8794cd65b8498795b5bef83bf89910293/original/mona-em-and-buggy.jpg?1444890264" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>As we left the beautiful light show on the roof of this pavilion was beginning ... so much to enjoy at MONA. We'll be back! <br><br> <div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/c7b6c1280940f76887d338d8850063c304063c46/original/mona-light-roof.jpg?1444890200" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">The grounds at MONA</p></div>
<br><br><br><br><br><br> </div>EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/38981762015-04-08T18:10:00-04:002017-02-05T00:51:56-05:00EMILY GRANT open the Footscray Arts Hub! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/aeb93617cfa7fe934b62c7a2794f948fdba9bc51/original/footscray-arts-hub-em-and-g.jpg?1444892653" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>EMILY GRANT love living in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne. We think it's like the Berlin of this city; edgy, cool, artistic, exciting and changing. We were so thrilled to get a call asking us to play at the grand opening of the new Footscray Arts Hub. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/55c68b9bf96df69dec75adbba184157458c8c671/original/footscray-art-hub-grant.jpg?1444892673" class="size_l justify_center border_" />The new arts centre was christened with a lovely photographic exhibition showcasing photos of the landscape of Footscray. <div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/0bf99c7eef29b010d0a976c75b3f6e62e8eaca7a/original/footscray-arts-hub-em-and-photo.jpg?1444892667" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">The historic gazebo near the Footscray train station which has now been restored.</p></div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/ebf5fb0d6860649f7f4078c60f225cac485aa116/original/footscray-arts-hub-hotel-pic.jpg?1444892651" class="size_l justify_center border_" />EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/38982062015-02-10T18:50:00-05:002017-02-05T00:51:59-05:00GRANT and POP WILL EAT ITSELF!!<div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/fdba054e52ea4be651c449185e433b0f3693de99/original/pwei-grant-on-stage.jpg?1444895238" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Grant and KING BROWN at the Hi Fi Bar supporting POP WILL EAT ITSELF.</p></div><br>When Grant got a call from his old friend Damien aka KING BROWN asking him if he wanted to share the stage in opening for legendary PWEI or Pop will eat itself he couldn't believe it! The catch, the gig was in less than a week and Damien only had 3 hours spare in his schedule to rehearse. Back in the day, Grant and Damien used to be in an experimental heavy metal band "MUDE" and the plan was to bring some of their old tunes back to life. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/07876ccad4a1f1088d4532a140b240cb57b0abbd/original/pwei-g-and-damien.jpg?1444895209" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>And so, after a few hours rehearsal in the park Grant and KING BROWN took to the stage of the HI FI Bar, Melbourne and rocked the house! Em enjoyed her VIP ticket taking in the show and all the PWIE shenanigans from the Hi Fi Balcony! Fun times!<br> <div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/03219807db7ab03b665a5817d62c0b768c1d3855/original/pwei-grant-before-the-gig.jpg?1444895273" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Grant before his big moment at the Hi Fi Bar.</p></div>EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/38982082014-12-17T19:05:00-05:002021-01-04T12:06:06-05:00EMILY GRANT launch their EP at PARIS CAT JAZZ CLUB! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/30ca8e9d8a9f75361b76cb75084f83546fc43170/original/paris-cat-press.jpg?1444895506" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>After launching our EP in New York and Europe, it was time to launch in Australia starting with a sold out show at the Paris Cat Jazz Club. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/fecf22ec57b7843d666f6f9704bba09c89a6f5b5/original/paris-cat-em-and-grant.jpg?1444895680" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>The Paris Cat was perfectly suited to the EMILY GRANT vibe and the show was a smashing success. We were so honoured at the support on the night and thrilled to sell so many CD's! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/feb760b17ed564382010b1d9f37b13a2a3fb81b5/original/paris-cat-grant.jpg?1444895607" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/6735f8fac562c7952fa721b44106a664ffd90b5f/original/paris-cat-em-and-grant-2.jpg?1444895605" class="size_l justify_center border_" />EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/33985392014-12-14T18:31:06-05:002017-02-04T10:00:21-05:00EMILY GRANT live at the ELLINGTON JAZZ CLUB, PERTH<br>For EMILY GRANT, to one day performat the legendary ELLINGTON JAZZ CLUB, Perth was of bucket list material and so when the ELLINGTON extended an invitation to host their WA launch of their 'TURNING AROUND' EP it was a very exciting day! <br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/b2941c5beb1276b93d6ee415707ef502009ceb74/large/ellington-em-and-grant.jpg?1444888454" class="size_l justify_center border_medium" alt="" />Thank you to everyone who came down the Ellington in Perth to help us launch "Turning Around" on the west coast.<br>We love each and everyone one of you, thank you for making us so feel so welcome and making it a sold out show.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/d802e2a752c81e12cda12a8c870a3d13da661f21/large/photo.png?1418599493" class="size_l justify_center border_medium" alt="" /><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/ea132447670470c88bf213033b5e9ec976e573b2/large/ellington-in-the-zone.jpg?1444888410" class="size_l justify_center border_medium" alt="" /><div>
<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/a65b4516fbf1f7dcd1d3d32448fd13b284cec9b8/large/ellington-take-a-bow.jpg?1444888423" class="size_l justify_center border_medium" alt="" /><br>The obligatory 'proud mum' shot of Em and Grant before the show! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/48d39646fa292db3052aba16f0964212bff557b4/large/ellington-before-the-gig.jpg?1444888418" class="size_l justify_center border_medium" alt="" /><br>See you next time!</div>EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/32547922014-07-30T20:10:00-04:002017-02-04T05:41:08-05:00Das Hotel <div> </div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/4608cc29dbc19f5c8a771b3e1cb0a1a733f8c75a/original/em-grant-berlin-live-qt-the-das-hotel.jpg?1413750257" class="size_l justify_center border_" />We stumbled across this little bar on the canals of Kruezberg and it fast became one of our favourite bars in Berlin. We spent a very leisurely Sunday afternoon sampling the exquisite cocktails of mixologist extraordinaire 'Derrin' who fast became one of our favourite people in Berlin.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/43663d3991450aca09ca3a6b2d04ba9e58a729a1/medium/img-1248.jpg?1413749973" class="size_m justify_center border_" />The walls of the bar were crumbling and the antique piano in the corner hadn't quite sung it's last note and Em was determined to play a gig before it did! <div>
<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/9f1ef622454cad4ed7379901d3bb8f8466f65fbd/medium/img-1249.jpg?1413749999" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br>Upstairs you can stay in one of the beautiful old bedrooms with your own ensuite bathroom and a shared kitchen. We promptly booked some nights for our last nights in Berlin before flying home to Australia.<div>
<div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/cdf64f1fa32a316b47daab930164a704410ab3b9/large/img-1255.jpg?1413750043" class="size_orig justify_center border_" alt="" /><p class="caption">Grant savouring the last drops of his burnt orange martini</p></div>
<br>And so, on our last night in Berlin we were thrilled to perform one last show at the DAS hotel proving that the old piano had some life in it yet! <br><br> </div>
</div>EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/32652162014-07-25T17:40:00-04:002017-02-04T05:56:34-05:00The weird and wonderful of Berlin<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/66f841d6b1e56b766fdb1b5aeeff2ff11425dfa0/medium/img-1199.jpg?1415079071" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" style="text-align: center;" />Berlin is famous for its contradiction in its approach to laws. On the one hand, you have to recycle your rubbish into 17 different bins (brown glass, green glass, clear glass, organic material, cardboard, tin .. the list goes on!) On the other hand, it seems if you want to open a bar, find a building, knock a hole through the wall and start serving drinks. Alternatively, you might like to just bike a bar around town ... oh yes, it's a bicycle bar. It comes complete with draught beer which you drink as you cycle around town. <div class="captioned justify_center"><p class="caption">Spotted several times around town, Berlin's bicycle bar!</p></div><br>A small reminder of the what's left of the Berlin wall, the history of which is ever present in the hearts of Berliners ... <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/73ff9927d48dd3d009a75770e855cf34e4602916/original/img-1806.jpg?1415079115" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Overlooking the vast, urban landscape of Berlin ... <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/75564130927f6fad52ba9cb15d6e7a7146e1a6de/original/rooftop.jpg?1415079613" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Check point Charlie. Em crossed checkpoint Charlie for REAL in 1981 ... but that's another story <br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/dcee5b18f95cd57048e3f838d72b7d3320ab92ac/medium/img-1214.jpg?1415079566" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" />The holocaust memorial in Berlin ... haunting<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/d5543fd7de92704c213bc9d13a8d394a39227b73/original/grant-memorial-berlin.jpg?1415079878" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br> EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/32549372014-07-23T17:10:00-04:002017-02-04T05:41:21-05:00Waltzing Ma Thilda<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/705389b2a61e844f85d80472e9d5e7bf052d4511/original/live-mahtilda.jpg?1413705380" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><div>It's Midnight in Berlin… a piano that has lived a long life needs to be played.<br><br>Emily is talked into an impromptu solo performance. Friends for life are made. A proper gig is promptly organised! <br> </div>Bar manager Addi setting the sound. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/a128d942cda8f32e14709a9249714b56a89748bd/original/addi-ma-thilda-berlin.jpg?1415057149" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Music lovers with their new copies of EMILY GRANT's EP Turning around. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/03e0644eb31f7215abd1f1f442c06de14966806a/original/img-1708.jpg?1415057213" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>If you are ever in Berlin check out Bar Ma Thilda, we can't guarantee what you will find, but we will say you won't be disappointed.EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/32647402014-07-18T11:50:00-04:002017-02-04T05:55:51-05:00EMILY GRANT live in PARIS<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/37fd5d16e8a3b8007b2f51315d886a8bee73e360/original/tenessee.jpg?1415061089" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Playing at the Tennessee Jazz Bar was such a thrill and we got such an amazing reception from the crowd who all left with copies of our new EP "Turning Around". <br><br>Fairy lights should be compulsory at all venues. And Pianos. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/213d28dd0836e0d5d75cfa0b4ec66174284f49a6/original/tennessee-paris.jpg?1415061181" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>We invited one of the audience members who had impressed us with his drumming skills to jam along on one of our tunes !<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/20786ea884d30dff680b8883352276b9ecee12b6/original/ten.jpg?1415061217" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>French fans with their copy of our CD! So proud! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/218e0afffdf2a672225c858cd8f9fcf03a2950d1/original/img-1593.jpg?1415061281" class="size_l justify_center border_" />The gorgeous Wait staff at the Tennessee Jazz Bar who patiently tried to us to introduce ourselves in French which we promptly massacred into something extremely rude. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/f47ae270a6827a4d4b9633ea9823898771648244/original/img-3058.jpg?1415061357" class="size_l justify_center border_" />EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/32647272014-07-17T10:30:00-04:002017-02-04T05:55:50-05:00PARIS, Part one<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/d808734e7970c87b72d1b684132da1e654652804/medium/img-1567.jpg?1415058824" class="size_m justify_center border_" style="text-align: center;" /><div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: start;">It seems crazy to say, but we had to talk ourselves into leaving Berlin (so in love were we) and go to Paris to play some music to the gorgeous Parisians!! </span></div>
<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/3826034a477e56ae435c6e925debe9a9b46e820e/original/img-1431.jpg?1415058571" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>We jagged a secret hotel deal through last minute and ended up at the 5 Star WESTIN VENDOME right next to the Louvre! We quickly made a mental note not to raid the mini bar with bottled water costing 10 Euros a bottle! <br><br> <div class="captioned justify_center"><p class="caption">Em overlooking the courtyard at the WESTIN, Paris</p></div>
<br>Finding vegetarian food in Paris is not easy. Find espresso martini's is. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/d4f5c34855bcf968dbad69bdf8cd84d1f5066f5a/original/img-1471.jpg?1415060184" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>After our espresso martini's we wandered in to the most exquisite are exhibition by American artist and actress Laurel Holloman. We wanted to take all her paintings home. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/f903032c3197f45172d3ddaef0825b29c6ba8305/medium/img-2851.jpg?1415058660" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br>Being in Europe, as soon as they saw we had a guitar, we were promptly asked to sing a song! <div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/ab8d45ea69c37b31f77a26f8068ca89b4fe5d057/medium/img-1490.jpg?1415058655" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Grant with LA photographer, Miki Turner</p></div>Abandoning our search for a vegetarian meal, we happily settled for wine, cheese and bread on the streets of Paris. <br> <div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/91694ce4cdc1e2a8cdc7b47dda1d29f92347267e/medium/img-2921.jpg?1415058690" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Midnight on the streets of Paris</p></div>
<br><br>The next day we were treated to a beautiful street performance by this chamber orchestra. <div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/32cfe7d99c74a2cfbfa79098e8cd2d84050e310b/large/img-2983.jpg?1415059261" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Busking in Paris</p></div>
<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/87f4c99e788f35972d3ffeb340e57c77ae4b97d6/original/grant-paris-sitting-on-bridge.jpg?1415059453" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>This was Em's favourite find in the Paris Antique Centre which is literally an entire suburb devoted to Antiques. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/ab6a283df6df2fa713c80e96a193165fed3eb806/medium/img-1518.jpg?1415059754" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><br>Tomorrow we play at the Tenessee Jazz Bar! Can't wait! </div>EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/32538562014-07-15T20:15:00-04:002017-02-04T05:39:30-05:00Berlin Festival of Musik <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/a96e2f0a0e5a9cb8e3a1a076bb9cd18c7f1f47b1/original/10499252-600960806689352-534978741-n.jpg?1413258384" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Our show at the Berlin Festival of Musik was great fun. The whole city celebrates music in the streets, and cafes and bars across the city! We played at ORI, a collective run by lovers of arts and music. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/d82943ce4be44d6fd857bf8da6177ca2daceb376/original/ori.jpg?1415078061" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Local legend Sankat joined in on percussion. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/97160927a1f3c32947a890177e567c6a414994bb/medium/ntr1843.jpg?1415078137" class="size_m justify_center border_" />EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/32538662014-07-07T20:15:00-04:002017-02-04T05:39:30-05:00NHOW Music Hotel <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/ca132179e8c150dd9affb1bd613d53c987e604c0/original/img-2794.png?1413713916" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>We were so thrilled to be invited to play at the WILD TURKEY showcase at the famous NHOW Music Hotel in Berlin! <br>We were even more excited to find we had our own backstage digs complete with a fridge full of beer! <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/96130648b3558dc575439810e3bf8220f8d72dd9/medium/img-1305.jpg?1413713761" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><br>Em relaxing before the show backstage. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/dcef8e458be46ecdf00cdab4444ffc8db7c88339/medium/img-1290.jpg?1415078595" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br>Despite being very disappointed we couldn't play their grand piano and had to settle for a keyboard, it was a fantastic show! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/b15257a2d266a2b223b0898b69901638e445c967/original/img-1332.png?1413714129" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Sons of settlers from South Africa were terrific, they even had their own entourage! <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/4e011c7eb93469cad855afefd8820f21c3c58666/original/img-1319.jpg?1413713833" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Some wonderful tunes from these two - the double bass was such a treat. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/f040af8a024f631cf21e5cb5553b3de206b7a1b3/original/img-1311.jpg?1413713811" class="size_l justify_center border_" />EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/32548432014-06-23T20:15:00-04:002017-02-04T05:41:13-05:00Hepcats Corner <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/d58d2704fded82714e151bdf1d8020a871ffa954/original/hepcats.jpg?1413749899" class="size_l justify_center border_" />This is a great little place on the canals of Kruezberg. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/18b84ab0158ef32ae648847d8c687f435e273cc5/original/img-2599.jpg?1413749775" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/af4e934a467a17ad665be0847a0af6c615e96189/original/img-3268.jpg?1413749893" class="size_l justify_center border_" />EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/32538692014-06-20T20:15:00-04:002017-02-04T05:39:30-05:00Pianos everywhere <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/19a35009a16635e4a7f7e5547b112146391d15c8/original/em-piano-berlin-piano-in-clothes-shop.jpg?1413751452" class="size_l justify_center border_" />There are pianos everywhere in berlin. Two of our favourite things in life, playing our instruments and vintage shopping. Here, in Prenzlauerberg, Em could do both. <br><br> EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/32648372014-06-11T12:25:00-04:002017-02-04T05:56:05-05:00Just another fabulous day in Berlin<div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/46196bc3c952f812000a8ba79faaf5489539b596/original/steinway-haus.jpg?1415063632" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></div>
<div> </div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/7a994001dd9d301f87e51f2f2a5e457e5e33c1fd/original/img-3254.jpg?1415063579" class="size_l justify_center border_" />We hired a keyboard so that we could work from home. For musicians planning on staying in Europe for an extended period this is incredibly expensive. Particularly when rehearsal studios are really so cheap. <div>You can hire rooms at Berlin's Steinway Haus for around 9 Euros an hour. That's incredible. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/7b31ea038624634a79854d1756332d2154416d91/original/em-grant-rehearsal-room-berlin-working-at-steinway-haus.jpg?1415063759" class="size_l justify_center border_" />After rehearsals it's time to just get outside and enjoy the incredible artscapes of Berlin. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/a474f2f3892da1372f329c2cab7c8f0da02d73ab/original/berlin-art.jpg?1415063686" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Of go to the Teirgarten and hang out with your favourite musical idol, Mozart, immortalised in Statue form. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/c794022bc6b733ebb1bb8670deaf4097b11ac365/original/img-3290.jpg?1415063916" class="size_l justify_center border_" />
</div>EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/32547312014-06-04T22:40:00-04:002017-02-04T05:40:57-05:00Legari <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/212a789bdfbe880dffbd4cb13707107221578ab8/original/em-live-jam-with-russian-folk-song-berlin-legari.jpg?1413749725" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><div>One of the great things about being in Europe is that music is so much more a part of daily life. Open mics, or open Stage as their called in Berlin are everywhere and you never know who you will end up playing with !<br><br>Em jammin' on some Russian folk tunes with a stage full of talented jammers. </div>
<div>Grant getting lost in the soul of the blues with Berlin locals, the super amazing Hendricks and the latin rhythms of Sankat. </div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/f84b99bb907bcfb1e8d65f9b8c6073827bc1f145/medium/img-1198.jpg?1413749731" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><div>
<br>The wonderful Evelyn on violin and the legendary Stephan on guitar. </div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/773392640595dc0da382225be184aa86e44f3398/original/evlyn-stephen-berlin-live-at-legari.jpg?1413749739" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><div>It's always a thrill when your music inspires someone to get up and dance! </div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/425aa81bcefde91d80224dfad972d537e4c77e17/original/em-grant-berlin-live-at-legari-mario-dancing.jpg?1413749753" class="size_l justify_center border_" />EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/32538552014-05-23T20:15:00-04:002017-02-04T05:39:29-05:00Berlin love <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/6ddd618036e8acb84ba836e047af742716f4da63/original/927101-1445660279036852-1571143239-n.jpg?1413256303" class="size_orig justify_center border_" style="text-align: center;" />It was hard to be sad leaving New York when we had two months in Berlin ahead of us. Just look at this place! <div class="captioned justify_center"><p class="caption">Buildings like this can be found all over berlin! Totally fabulous!</p></div><br>Bellmans bar soon became our local. With divine wines at under 3 Euros and incredible cocktails we could be found there until the wee hours on many a night plotting how we can live in Berlin permanently!! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/84d5383f0c2d746a71ed2bfa93e6cdceaeed7716/original/img-1205.jpg?1415057744" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br>After all those cocktails, we would decide it was time for some exercise! A nice run along the canals. It wouldn''t long however before we'd spot some amazingly cool looking watering hole along the water ... places like this ... <div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/bce2a9f8b4c8365b2e6dc5f93d59d0c55409dcf0/original/img-1813.jpg?1415057978" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">The famous Club der visionaire</p></div><br>And our run would promptly turn into ... <br> <div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/202ba7e9e4dc1f4fee05e0f92226139ac2e928ab/original/img-1184.jpg?1415058132" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Watermelon mocktails ... ok, that's a lie, they were cocktails</p></div><br>But you can always redeem yourself busting out some laps at one of Berlin's many outdoor swimming pools, nestled in giant parklands ... stunning! This particular place had 3 olympic sized swimming pools surrounded by giant trees and barely anyone in them! Swimming heaven. <br> <div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/eb07667f5b01fd43039525cc7416db4ee0637268/original/img-1789.jpg?1415058277" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Em in her favourite pool in Berlin.</p></div>EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/32535902014-05-18T20:15:00-04:002017-02-04T05:39:11-05:00That's not a pizza, this is a pizza! <div> </div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/9d651cd0f4b3411dc686b3fd63fdc417a061cbcb/original/img-2399.jpg?1413748982" class="size_l justify_center border_" />This is a small pizza. Seriously.<br>Grant too is puzzled by New York's definition of a small pizza :) <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/b1d780a92ee828e42ca63e1fbcd9bc4759ebacee/medium/img-2402.jpg?1415078881" class="size_m justify_center border_" />EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/32535862014-05-15T19:10:00-04:002017-02-04T05:39:10-05:00Culture in the Big Apple<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/d0ed0474bd795bdf20e45c4baf4949aa3da8e615/original/img-1354.jpg?1413748457" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><div style="text-align: center;">It can't be all work and no play in York. Loads of incredible dining and culture to be had.<br>Wow! An absolutely incredible meal at Betany's, New York City! <br><br>Then we played credit card roulette to pay the bill.<br><br>totally worth it.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">Good coffee is hard to find in the big apple, and when you do, it seems to be run by Australians. Savour the moment. </div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/594bf167b2db9dc47bd551b27f6bd8e4c1196b3c/original/img-1362.jpg?1413748618" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><div style="text-align: center;">A pre ballet champagne at the Lincoln Centre, New York. </div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/aa9053c2d0435df212cef02170ab6bcf8ce0615f/original/img-1359.jpg?1413748514" class="size_l justify_center border_" />EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/32536002014-05-14T20:15:00-04:002017-02-04T05:39:12-05:00If you can't afford a Steinway, drink beer instead <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/8b70e88dc6c186d638e2293cbb1ee090c89b9e38/original/em-steinway-house-nyc4.png?1413749399" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Being able to rehearse on a Steinway is one of the great pleasures of living in New York! You too can have a Steinway if you have a spare US $50,000 lying around (which was actually cheaper that we thought!) <br><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/fd22eae7ab07f658ff42be49c856022c8d17aa18/original/steinway-room.jpg?1413749606" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><br>If you don't have 50K have more like, $15 then we recommend you head to this bar where you can choose from literally hundreds of boutique beers from around the world. Damn, I can't remember what the bar is called. Too many beers. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/b4c63798acfb0dc22aa37448544ec1b6ffa4b627/original/img-1376.jpg?1413749059" class="size_l justify_center border_" />EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/32538542014-05-13T20:15:00-04:002017-02-04T05:39:29-05:00Bad tourists <div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/a32ef7f69a40b75386fd26bc1008552637a729f0/original/em-nyc-times-square.jpg?1413749571" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Time Square and Emily</p></div>We are notorious for being bad tourists. We visit amazing cities and don't do any of the touristy things. This included living in Edinburgh for a year and never visiting the Edinburgh Castle. That's the good things about New York, you can't help but be a tourist just getting about town. <br><br> <div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/9a7b5dc59af0bfec336d3a00d5c114a68009d11a/original/bb.jpg?1413749615" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Walking the Brooklyn Bridge</p></div><br>Cocktails under the Chrysler Building at the POD hotel rooftop bar <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/04ebe9bfcba6e9cc5c88a75944598dc83738f293/medium/img-1395.jpg?1413749466" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/e5fbd6bd81b2de34f64a3216bfa95c8b92ac25a7/medium/img-1351.jpg?1415076886" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br>Performance art is everywhere, particularly the trains! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/f9943b0a7a69de00978220315c4e31f9df600c1f/original/img-1403.jpg?1415077347" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Meeting the locals and getting expert make up tips from the lady who knows best. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/5bad7a3d880cf2be9c923883c6cc8a7c29ddb819/original/img-1106.jpg?1415077449" class="size_l justify_center border_" />EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/32535812014-05-12T20:20:00-04:002017-02-04T05:39:09-05:00Gigging in New York City <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/abfb4364a12f6748cf18557672d1daef99b8e3f7/original/img-1388.jpg?1413747749" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><div style="text-align: center;">What a thrill to play at the oldest Jazz bar in New York, Arthurs tavern. Mind is officially blown.</div>
<div style="text-align: center;">EMILY GRANT's first celebrity endorsment </div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/2085559c747cebfdc79a6601c263542311c4496d/original/img-1356.jpg?1413747744" class="size_l justify_center border_" />EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/32535882014-05-09T20:15:00-04:002017-02-04T05:39:11-05:00All in a days work, New York City <div> </div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/e6b23b6564a15226d3e0c85a20f48d99e55e9ffb/original/img-1393.jpg?1413749295" class="size_l justify_center border_" />This is what our days look like in New York. Morning are for sleeping, then it's on to our rehearsal rooms in Times Square for some jamming'.<div>A spot of lunch and live music in Central Park <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/2333e649237255b7222346f2fbbb7847e3f4791a/original/img-1389.jpg?1413749084" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>And who knows where you'll find a grand piano and complete with Chopin playing pianist <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/2056c242803734d158dae999c240c93c9511a691/original/img-1394.jpg?1413749463" class="size_l justify_center border_" />And night time is for checking out New York Cities live music scene. Tonight it was the Rockwood Music Hall. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/a8e704501101f28623404874ffe2775f6093e9c2/original/img-1116.jpg?1413748975" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br> </div>EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/32535792014-05-07T20:20:00-04:002021-06-02T14:08:17-04:00Welcome to New York City!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/f1981707a62212639cd44481ddabe72444464ca1/original/img-1406.jpg?1413749623" class="size_orig justify_center border_" alt="" style="text-align: center;" />What a way to be welcomed to New York City! A rooftop soiree overlooking Manhattan with fabulous friends! <br><br>The Brewer<br>The Mad Man (of the Monogamous Don Draper kind)<br>The Famous Photographer<br>The Wine<br>The View<br>The Awesome-ness<br><br>Cheers!<br><br> <div class="captioned justify_center"><p class="caption">Roof top soiree!</p></div>
<div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/f43ac9ce3bf88156f0aa94581e5a5a063bd36af7/original/img-1379.jpg?1415076627" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Em overlooking Manhatten</p></div><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/151c37dd4bc85a7e3a82efd0c1de19cc315a974c/original/img-2262.jpg?1415076621" class="size_l justify_center border_" />EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/32535762014-05-06T20:20:00-04:002017-02-04T05:39:08-05:00Old London Town <div> </div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/77d71526b6cbdbbac7949228dc0b01e941a988a7/original/london-hats.jpg?1413705378" class="size_l justify_center border_" />London has been so much fun! The highlight was visiting Em's little sister Bon at the prestigious Liberty Store which is made entirely out of an old ship! Spending an undisclosed amount of pounds on some fancy pants hats was also fun. We saw an incredible theatre production of '1984' and have enjoyed some posh london dining and casual English pints!<br> <div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/966e2082cc5e4377e639777b170927b401bd26a2/medium/img-2076.jpg?1415062358" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Outside the Liberty store, London<br> Off for a night on the old London Town<br> Dining at the incredible Les Trois Garcon ... and these crazy fellas<br> Espresso Martinis taste just as good in London</p></div>EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/32535622014-05-01T20:15:00-04:002017-02-04T05:39:08-05:00Heading overseas <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/4b61b7661b847c5659065a14a75fe9600c0ad633/original/air-port-leaving-for-trip.jpg?1413705340" class="size_l justify_center border_" />This is about as much as you can enjoy a glass of Rose! Before you take off for 3 glorious months to tour your new EP in London, New York and Europe! EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/32652492014-04-29T18:20:00-04:002017-02-04T05:56:37-05:00A very special private preview! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/d9f31a4e85fa2b066ef6794dcaad7055adea5e60/original/img-0803.jpg?1415084632" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Just before leaving on our tour, we held a very special private preview for our VIPs in our home studio! Here they all are! <br>Everyone left with pre-release copies of the new EP and enjoyed some cocktails after the performance! <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/dbe6c8f1149f84b5f03a820071e249eb02c0cda3/original/img-0810.jpg?1415084671" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>New friends were made on the nights, we love it when music brings people together. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/1cab6796dd4698917f445600eefbde35d4c7ef0d/original/img-0812.jpg?1415084694" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>There may or may not have been some dress ups and dancing at 3am. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/965fa48ee5dba0e7c00b8cfa06257d176b432ce4/original/img-2033.jpg?1415085168" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/32535372014-04-16T20:25:00-04:002017-02-04T05:39:06-05:00The EP is here ... but we're gonna make you wait for it! ! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/5a839e6ae9459145eec67454c32b2c1a3fab11fa/medium/emily-grant-album-cover.jpg?1413260194" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><div style="text-align: center;"> Super Excited…...<br><br> </div>
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<div style="text-align: center;">…Understatement of the century.<br><br>Out on DEC 1st 2014!!!</div>EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/32534672013-12-01T20:15:00-05:002017-02-04T05:38:55-05:00Monsta Lord of Sound <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/923f72edeb91ab384161c3f5797b4c54057cbc7f/large/kerin-recording.jpg?1413705376" class="size_orig justify_center border_" alt="" style="text-align: center;" />You would think that studios would get more glamorous over time. We have been working with Kieran for nearly 20 years and he's now has the pleasure from working from our closet under the stairs. <br><br>Yes that is a glass of scotch down by the feet, that we washed everyday in worship of the great mans benevolence and patience.<div class="captioned justify_center"><p class="caption">'Better than recording under a bed, and I would know!'</p></div>EMILY GRANTtag:www.emilygrant.com.au,2005:Post/32534662013-11-01T20:20:00-04:002017-02-04T05:38:54-05:00Count down to record <div> </div><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/f21780e5ab9fd4162b40d1a73fa5ce781df597f8/large/em-at-studio.png?1413705350" class="size_l justify_center border_none" alt="" /><div>
<br><br>Em at the Wertheim. Getting ready to record ... It's awesome having a home recording studio! <br><br>It is finally coming together, years in the planing we now have our very own recording studio and with its very own cocktail bar.<br><br><br>The studio and the wonderful wertheim piano! <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/f7d00f36cf3797176bcc8d084b4b3af5662271ba/original/img-0607.jpg?1415062000" class="size_l justify_center border_" />And of course, the cocktail bar. Drinks anyone! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/152055/62517a9caa2483103191c7c782bb51cdc03751a8/original/img-0600.jpg?1415061977" class="size_l justify_center border_" />
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