Transit of Venus

I’m not completely abandoning the video blog idea, I’m just finding that it’s a bit more of a hassle and so I’m not getting around to it often.  So here is a classic-text-blog and general update.

Transit of Venus are wishing the best of luck to guitarist Mike who is heading off to the UK on Sunday.  If you have any good music contacts in London he’d probably be appreciative of an introduction,  give’s a yell at info@transitofvenusproject.com

Got a couple of gigs coming up soon, August 1st at The Rising Sun with Kairos, Terra Sarcoma and The Great Aku. And August 8th supporting Mile High at their video release party at The Dogs Bollix.

I’m doing the “Look who’s singing for dinner” on Kiwi FM July 28th around 8pm (NZ time) or so.  Tune in Auckland 102.2 or stream live from www.kiwifm.co.nz

Had an interveiw on 95bfm a little while back, you can download a podcast of it from http://www.95bfm.com/default,191904.sm

The meatmarket video is being aired on Juice TV, I’ve seen it twice now! If you haven’t seen it yet you can watch it in HD on youtube at www.youtube.com/transitofvenusmusic

We’re giving away a free download of the Meatmarket MP3 when you join our mailing list.  Visit www.transitofvenusproject.com to sign up.

I am Kristie Addison and this has been your Transit of Venus News this week

Thank you and good night!

Review of  ‘Bitter Sweet Love’ from Satellite Magazine 09-09

Click here for Original source (PDF page 28)

Artist: Transit Of Venus
Album: Bitter Sweet Love EP
Released: 2009
Reviewer: Colgate
Rating: 4/5

Hands up class if you miss New Zealand band Tadpole? You know, the ones that had the heavy rock sound with hits Number 1, and Alright? Well ,I have a slight shiver going up my spine and its not because of the fucking cold weather happening at the moment (ok, I admit, maybe the cold weather is playing a factor), Transit of Venus have the wow factor going for them, and I like what I hear from this band.

Kristie Addison is the genius behind Transit of Venus and the Vox for the band, and well most of the music behind the EP itself. Transit of Venus has this brilliant rock and electro- rock feel to it, and it is actually mesmerizing, as I find myself listening to Secret for the 10th time tonight. Bitter Sweet Love the bands first EP consists of 5 highly enjoyable songs that you can’t help but listen to over and over again. Title track Bitter Sweet Love has that fast action packed feel to and helps accent the rest of the EP and prepare you for the sound that you are about to experience. Another honorable mention on this EP is the first Transit of Venus single Meatmarket, the piano start will throw you off and make you think of the White Stripes, but trust me, it is a lot better then that of the Jack and Meg White. Also make sure you check out the video for Meatmarket on the Transit of Venus Myspace page, its intriguing and fun
to watch.

If this band sounds up your alley then head to www.myspace.com/transitofvenus and check out when their next gig is and head down and check them out, their live performance with full band is something else and you will be a fool to miss it.

Transit of Venus are playing a show at The Dogs Bollix (2 Newton st, Auckland, New Zealand) this coming Saturday.

Headlining the show are female fronted melodic rock band Last Awake.  Plum Green is also playing one of her beautiful acoustic sets and there is possibly one other act yet to be confirmed.

$10 on the door (no pre-sales)

Writing a blog on my phone, it feels like I live in the future more and more every day!

I’ve been having thoughts about a kickass Halloween gig lately. I know it’s a long way off but it’s going to involve a bit of planning. I have a venue in mind but haven’t been in touch with them yet. Anyway, this gig, shall be a screening of the 1920′s silent movie Nosferatu… with a soundtrack written and performed live by Transit of Venus. It’s gonna be so much fun if we pull this off. I envision the show being watched by people dressed up as creatures of the night for Halloween, relaxing in beanbags, drinking bloody marys or red wine. Heads up, keep Saturday October 31st free. If this happens it will be a once off thing and a very spooky epic exciting event.

I am gonna keep up with the video blogging, I’m just to shy to sit here and record one in the cafe I’m in.

Have had a few t-shirt entries come in, and looking forward to seeing more. Keep checking the t-shirt comp page on the website to see what’s been sent so far. I’ve made it possible to leave a comment on that page so feel free to give your opinions there

I’m excited about the gig with IFK tonight, will be so much fun. I’ve managed to incorperate my IFK t-shirt into my evenings attire yay!

Well that’s about it from me, catch ya soon!

<3 K xxx