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ig-news-digest wednesday, september 19 2007 volume 10 : number 078

today's subjects:
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[ig-news] dallas morning news article [sherlyn koo <sherlyn@pixelopolis.c]

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date: wed, 19 sep 2007 08:02:51 +1000
from: sherlyn koo <sherlyn@pixelopolis.com>
subject: [ig-news] dallas morning news article

hi folks,

short article from the dallas morning news. online at:
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/dn-indigogirls_0914gl.art.state.edition1.427514e.html

cheers,
sherlyn

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long tour winding down for indigo girls

pop music: duo looks ahead to a new album and just kicking back

11:34 am cdt on friday, september 14, 2007

by jenny block / special contributor

amy ray and emily saliers are now at the tail end of a somewhat long
tour, one that basically began when their last album, despite our
difference, was released last fall.
[click image for a larger version]
amy ray and emily saliers head to austin after tonight's majestic
theatre show.

"it's kind of been the endless tour," ms. saliers of the duo indigo
girls says. "the record came out last september, and we've been
touring almost nonstop since then."

for some of the summer shows, 3/5 human and brandi carlisle have
joined them, and ms. saliers is grateful. "it keeps us energized," she
says. "more so than if it were just me and amy."

unlike the longish tour promoting it, despite our differences was
recorded in just six weeks. they were able to finish so quickly
because, ms. saliers says, "we had a great team and came well prepared."

but time wasn't the only thing unusual about cutting this album;
location was, too. they recorded it in santa monica, calif., instead
of their usual studio in georgia.

"instead of a big slick studio, it was a small studio that mitchell
[froom], our producer, has in back of his house," ms. saliers says.
"you're facing everyone at the same time, which builds a familiarity
and cohesion."

it also helped that mr. froom kept them on a strict, but civil, work schedule.

after more than 20 years of making music as indigo girls, ms. saliers
says, things certainly have changed, especially when it comes to the
group's fan base.

"it's more diverse than it used to be," she says. "we have a strong
following of women." but their music also appeals to people in
different stages in their lives, including college students and "kids
as young as 5, all the way up to their teens."

the conditions under which that music is created are quite different
for each partner. "amy's writing up a storm. she can write anywhere,"
ms. saliers says, adding that that's simply not the case for her.

"i have terrible writer's block right now," she says with a laugh. "i
like to be at home in a quiet space. it's harder for me to write on
the road."

too much noise and no privacy block her creativity, she says. still,
ms. saliers isn't worried; she has been writing songs since she was
10, shortly after she learned to play guitar. even though she calls
those early songs "terrible," she knows the creative flow will come
back to her.

that shouldn't be a problem tonight when indigo girls bring their show
to the majestic theatre. the dallas concert should reflect the
intimacy, immediacy and strong emotional connection of the pair's most
recent music-writing efforts.

on saturday, the band will play at the austin city limits music
festival. finally, it will close its tour sunday in new orleans.

so what's next?

"it's time to make another record already," ms. saliers says. "i can't
believe it."

she says she also would like to do a solo album, since her bandmate is
on her third. but before any more recording duo or solo there are
a few other things to do.

"i really want to rest. i love to run. love to cook. love to read.
love to do the crossword puzzle."

jenny block is a dallas freelance writer.

jennyblock@mac.com

plan your life

indigo girls will perform at 8 tonight, with opening act 3/5 human, at
the majestic theatre, 1925 elm st. $33 to $47. www.ticketmaster.com
online at:
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/ent/stories/dn-indigogirls_0914gl.art.state.edition1.427514e.html

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