BBC Radio- Chasing Summer on Air with Sue Marchant

BBC Radio- Chasing Summer on Air with Sue Marchant

To kick off this European Summer Tour, "The Honeymoon Tour", we went to visit BBC Cambridge's gem, Sue Marchant.  The tour began at the "Blue Ball" in Grantchester followed by a Sold-Out Show with Cara Luft at Acoustic Routes in Cambridge. We spend time catching up with our good friend & genius Malcolm Guite and his lovely family and met the brilliant Steve Bell (Canadian singer/Songwriter).

We head off to Birmingham, UK in the morning for a radio interview.

Much love to you!

Tammy and Joseph

www.chasingsummer.us

www.tammyrochelle.com

Folks! I am really excited! Joseph Bamber and myself made our debut duo record!  "Chasing Summer's" new self-titled album is available on iTunes! This is my folk-rock Americana duo with the fabulous Joseph R. Bamber www.chasingsummer.us 


We are about to head out on our European Summer Tour.  Check out the dates here.


 http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/chasing-summer/id516284568   <----- iTunes Link

Somewhere Over the Rainbow-Chasing Summer-Joseph Bamber and Tammy Rochelle

Here is a little video for you from sunny Nicaragua with myself and Joseph Bamber!

www.chasingsummer.us

Chasing Summer-Article on Nashville Music Buzz-by Debra Gordon

The fabulous Debra Marie Gordon of Nashville Music Buzz interviewedJoseph R. Bamber of Chasing Summer yesterday about our debut album and our Chasing Summer (Tammy Rochelle/Joseph Bamber) Feb 9th-CD Release Party! 


Here is the article! It is up already! http://nashvillemusicbuzz.wordpress.com/2012/02/03/chasing-summer/

THE LISTENING ROOM, TAMMY ROCHELLE, SHOWCASE, CD RELEASE, CHASING SUMMER, JOSEPH BAMBER

Chasing Summer

In Music, Music Business, Singing, Songwriting, You HAVE to, Co-writing, harmony/BGVs, Hear this, Industry News, Live Music Venue, Lyrics, Melody, Performance on February 3, 2012 at 2:57 pm

Sun. Cool breezes. Warmth. Eternal Summer. What would life be like if you never encountered Winter’s seasonal chill? Evading the brittle trees waiting for leaves and snow covered ground dreaming of green would place you in a category of gypsies chasing Summer. With a good travel agent, you could traverse the globe in search of mild climates, always landing in sunshine… never seeing Winter again.  That’s what Tammy Rochelle and Joseph Bamber have in mind.

In addition to being soulful travelers, Tammy and Joseph are the founding singer/songwriters that made 1+1=1… 1 group that is ,Chasing Summer. Chasing Summer is not only their mantra, but the title of this sweet new duo made up of the soon-to-be married love birds. Tammy Rochelle, born and raised on the coast of North Carolina, has lived and traveled all over the world. Joseph Bamber hails from Wyoming, was raised in Missouri, and has lived in many different places on the globe. They currently call Nashville, TN home.

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Moving from seasoned solo artists to this new partnership was a natural fit for Chasing Summer. Tammy shares that it was always a dream of hers to meet, fall in love, make music, and ultimately enjoy a traveling career with the love of her life – Joseph was it! Tammy and Joseph’s musical duo was born through a series of beautiful events. It all began with both of them independently meeting their Polish musician friend, Tom, at a music & arts festival in Hungary. After traveling and playing on musical projects with him individually, the two were introduced by Tom. Over crepes at a french cafe in Nashville and playing songs in the living room, something romantic and musical began to surface.

With an international whirlwind courtship under their belt, Chasing Summer decided what better way to continue the story but by collaborating on their debut album.  All the songs (with the exception of the Gospel medley) were penned by the duo.  The music is an outpouring of their experiences together so far. “Into The Sunset” for example was written while the couple sat on Valentine’s Day in an open-air restaurant on the side of a volcano over-looking a lake just about a year ago in Nicaragua.  They wrote the chorus while taking in this unbelievable view and then the song lay dormant until just before it was time to hit the album sessions at Dark Horse.  They decided this song had to be on the project because it was a testament to their story and a shining example of how two people can make beautiful music together.  Once finished, it was the crowning glory of their inaugural venture.

Joseph shared that working as a duo really gives way to a reassuring support that makes them stronger as a duo.  But when life is work and work is life, the lines of life and art and career begin to blur. Joseph and Tammy find that they have to be sure to set aside time to foster both their lifetime partnership as well as their musical goals.

Bursting with love, a wedding on the horizon, and a story like this, why not plan an album release party in anticipation of Valentine’s Day.  Tammy and Joseph have invited their fans and friends to join them in Nashville at The Listening Room Cafe, Thursday, February 9 at 8:00pm. (For details and RSVP, click HERE).  When their voices come together, the harmonies are like milk and honey.  This vocal fusion mixed with an organic writing style will be sure to entertain you live.

After nuptials, next on the list for this committed couple is a Honeymoon tour in May. Be sure to check out Chasing Summer to see why two are better than one.  See the magic of their collaboration, how the pairing together of hard working artists breeds a collaborative spirit that fosters sparkling chemistry and amazing music.

Folk Rock/Americana Duo "Chasing Summer"

CHASING SUMMER

Warm Summer Music to Brighten the Soul!

WWW.CHASINGSUMMER.US  <---Hear the tunes here!

So...some of you may have already heard the good news.  Joseph Bamber (Folk/Soul) and myself have joined forces to create a brand new folk rock/americana duo! We are called "CHASING SUMMER"!

Long story short...we were introduced by a great friend of ours from Poland.  Romance sparked, musical chemistry ignited and we decided to play some shows together. The audiences in Europe in summer 2011 told us that we sound like "milk and honey" together that that we HAD to record together.  So, we did....and we did so in style.

We recorded at the famous Dark Horse Studios in Nashville, TN (Franklin, TN) where Taylor Swift, Faith Hill, Amy Grant, Trace Adkins, Alison Krauss, Neil Diamond, Martina McBride, Big & Rich and tons of others have made Gold and Platinum albums!

We are launching our debut album (Self-titled "Chasing Summer") on Thursday, February 9th,  8pm at The Listening Room Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee (located at 209 10th Ave. S)!  The songs are about romance,  love and adventure!  Come out on Thursday, Feb 9th and hear some amazing musicians on stage with us playing the songs from the new album.  We have Tommy Harden on Drums (Reba McEntire) and Kyle Aaron on violin, mandolin and utility (John Berry/Erika Chambers) and a few other fabulous folks!

Come out, wear something fancy if you like, hear the tunes, and feel pampered with the candles, chocolates and roses in Valentine's style. Here is the online invite !

Much Love,

Tammy Rochelle*

I am making a new album with Joseph Bamber! It will be released this December! Want to help us get it out? You can pledge at http://kck.st/uCv58m

http://kck.st/uCv58m Thanks for your support!!! 

A Swiss Weekend with 6 shows! Goodness!

Greetings! This weekend has been busy, wonderful, relaxing and lots of hard work!  Joseph and I took the train 7 hours to Heiden, Switzerland and played in the evening. We then drove with the ever so thoughtful, Hans Duerr, to Lohn, Switzerland after the concert.  Hans organized a few shows for us-one Saturday morning and two Saturday evening. Then we played in a church service on Sunday morning and since the sermon was centered around Noah and the Ark, we sang "The Lord Told Noah to Build Him and Arky Arky".  That, my friends, is a funny children's song. It seemed fitting, though. 

Tonight we had a proper concert in Kirche Lohn with a beautiful audience. Here are two photos from tonight's show in Lohn.  We got the audience to sing along with us on a few tunes, too!

It has been a great weekend, thanks to Hans Duerr! 

Thanks for reading!

Love,

Tammy*

How to Pick up a Guy at the Airport!

You ready?  This is how I picked up a man at the Frankfurt, Germany Airport today!

Little sun dress, red painted nails, a love note and a broken computer...yep.

Our date once he arrived? ...To the Mac/Apple Store...oh, yes, very romantic.  I know the way to this man's heart.  We got my computer fixed, had a nice lunch, headed back to Friedberg on the train and cooked up some good food.

Oh yes, my man, Joseph, came over to hang and play some music with me in Europe :o) ...and for that, I am really thankful!

We head to Switzerland in the morning to meet up with the fabulous Hans Duerr and to play a few songs in Heiden.

To all the swiss folks that would like to come and hear us play...
Friday-Heiden
Saturday-Lohn and in Schaffhausen
Sunday-Lohn

You can see the info and tour dates on my website http://www.tammyrochelle.com/tour

Thanks for reading,

Love,

Tammy*

Out in the Country with Horses

Greetings!

Today I was out in the country near Friedberg with my friend Marion.  She takes care of a few horses and so she invited me to go along.  There was this sweet white pony named Ernie and several beautiful horses.  We hung out and I sang Swing Low, Sweet Chariot to them...and tried to talk with them.  If you pet their nose they smile. It is the cutest thing!  Here is Marion with her horse, too.

In the morning I will head to pick up my man from the airport! He's pretty awesome.  Yep, I am excited about that!

Love,

Tammy*

2 Love birds at train station

Yesterday I had breakfast and a radio interview with the lovely Anika Wiesbeck in Baden-Baden.  We rushed to the train, snapped this photo and said our goodbyes.

I took the train to Friedberg and waited for a friend.  I was there for a few hours so I bought an ice cream and soaked in a little sun outside in the front of the station.  After a while I got a little bored so I pulled out my guitar and started playing.

About 30 minutes later these two sweet folks (love birds) approached me and started listening to the tunes.  They were both blind but knew their way around the city.  They were so cute...so in love and exchanging sweet little kisses with each other the whole time.

They told me about how they love country music and would love to go to Nashville someday..maybe for their wedding when they "win the lottery", they said. They asked me to play a few tunes and I did.  The woman has such a love for music and such a soft heart that she started crying while I was singing. They were both so precious and encouraging.

At the end of it, they insisted on buying me a water, buying my new album and they even invited me to dinner with them. I let the guy play my guitar and he played "Country Road" and I sang a little harmony.

They want to come to my show in September :o)  It was a cool day! Such nice folks.  In traveling one can encounter all kinds of beautiful people.

Thanks for reading,

Tammy*

ERF Radio Interview auf Deutsch

 ERF's Ramona Eibach's Interview with Tammy Rochelle -Liberty Spoke to Me

I had the pleasure of sitting down and chatting with Ramona Eibach at ERF Radio in Wetzlar, Germany.  She asked such great questions during our interview.  Today ERF posted the German translation of the interview.  You can hear it here. http://bit.ly/qkZipA

For the extended version in English you can hear it here.
English Interview and here http://bit.ly/pQFSR6

Thanks for reading!

Love,

Tammy*

Mental Massage? Yes please.

I think it would be amazing to get a mental massage on days where your head was full of tension, confusion and stress.  Is there such a thing? ... Where all of the peices would fit back into place and you would feel renewed? Ah! That would be lovely.

Maybe..therapists, counselors, social workers, or friends that are good listeners perform this...

Strange thoughts tonight.  All is well. 

Love,

Tammy*

Busking on the streets of Baden-Baden...well, sort of...

After 3 1/2 days on my own at my friend's place (she is awesome to let me have her place, by the way :o) I was bored out of my mind and thought that I would take my guitar to the center of town and play a few tunes.  I ended up meeting a busker under a tree and we played some Johnny Cash tunes and gospel tunes together.  

He told me of his life and struggles in the past couple years and instead of playing lots of songs, we had a conversation about life, perspective and being right-brained.  You never know what you'll come across in traveling. 

Tomorrow I head out to Friedberg (Hessen), Germany to play a show at a girls home with my friend Tess. I will get to see my friend Marion again which makes me smile.  Next week starts the Swiss part of the tour and I am really looking forward to those shows. 

Many blessings to you!

Love,

Tammy*

I should be sleeping...but...

I can't sleep tonight...

There are sometimes where there are just too many things on your mind and sleep doesn't come.  Tonight that is the way that it is going for me...actually, it is already the morning and I am just heading to sleep.

Tonight I worked on a new song and on a few unfinished ones from a few months ago.  I can't wait to have them in a listenable form so that you can hear them.  Sometimes I think that sleeplessness/restlessness is there because you need to get some things out...I am thankful for songwriting at that point...it preserves my sanity.

This weekend I am heading to Mannheim to see some long-time dear friends.  I've got some plans for the US in fall...so, let me know if you want me to play in your city :o)

Goodnight. Good Morning.

Love,

Tammy*

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Thoughts from the 1st month of tour

I have been on tour in Europe now for one month.  My thoughts and things I've realized:

1.  Europe is beautiful and I love it
2.  I miss my friends, family and my love
3.  It is a fabulous thing to be paid for something you love to do
4.  It is difficult when you have a week and half with no shows and don't know what to do with yourself
5.  Enjoying where you are is good, and being reminded of those you love back home is also good.
6.  Meeting people and being surrounded by a new culture is good for the brain (it teaches/challenges)
7.  Learning new words in a language can make you feel very young, and that's not a bad thing
8.  God truly provides

Today I am working on the upcoming tour and also getting some inspiration for another video to make :o)

If you missed the German video, you can see it here http://youtu.be/V6sLUp0eZTA

Thanks for reading.

Love,

Tammy*

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This is possibly the most ridiculous video I've made...on tour in Germany

Happy Birthday Mom! I hope that this makes you smile!!

Thanks to Tine and Ela and family for your assistance!

Love,

Tammy*

College Booking and a House Concert Tour

Today was a little vacation hanging with friends, walking down train tracks, taking some photos and then having lunch and dinner with my friend, Anika.

I've been editing a video today to put online...almost finished.

So, tomorrow starts a working week of booking and finalizing some details for upcoming shows.  The plan is to start with fall shows at colleges/universities in the US and start booking a house concert tour in the US and then in Europe.  It will be quiet a big project and a lot of work, but so worth it.

More to come...

Love,

Tammy*

A Palace, Rastatt, Friends and a Very German moment

Greetings to you! Here is proof that I was in Bad Urach...

Today two new friends took me around Rastatt! We had a homemade lunch with their parents, saw two palaces, had coffee, talked in crazy random accents and took silly pictures.  What a fabulous day! 

Here are a few photos

My First German Wedding!

Yesterday I had the pleasure of attening and playing music for a friend's wedding here in Germany.  The reception was a massive barbeque.  Amazing food and lovely people.  I played a little concert in the end of the evening and got the folks up and out of their chairs to do the Hokey Pokey. Ha!

Today I am spending time with a fabulous family in Rastatt and we are about to go and see a beautiful castle! I will take some pictures!

Love,

Tammy

On top of a mountain with a few thousand Germans

For the last two days I have been on top of a mountain with about 5,000 Germans at the Zeltstadt (TentCity).  I played two concerts there and met some really warm-hearted people.  There wasn`t wireless internet or any mobile network service to speak of, but it was nice to be in this big community away from all of the stresses of life.

Today I spent some time editing a very special video that should make you smile :o) I will post it on Monday.

Tonight I had a late night drive to Rastatt and in the morning I will head to Gernsbach to play at a good friend of mine´s wedding :o)

Well, more photos and a silly video to come.

Love,

Tammy*