Transit of Venus

So, it turns out I don’t blog enough.  Making a valid effort here, look at me I’m writing a blog this very minute!  But it’s gonna be a quick one as once again I’ve got a pretty full on day happening.

Things with the band:  I got back from Malaysia on Tuesday, on Wednesday (I think) Tory and I had a secret practice without the rest of those dudes, it went pretty well.  Later that evening I stole away the fabulous Plum Green to learn the song she’ll be singing, she;s sounding fantabuloustastic! Then yesterday got the projector set up at the practice rooms and had another practice with the few band members who weren’t sick and dying or working away at real jobs (Me Tory and Hayden).  A few technical issues with le DVD, I was ready to break something or someone after spending so long the night before trying to sort things out, and then having yet more issues during the practice.  But apart from the dramas it’s going pretty well.  It’s quite fun playing in the darkened room along to the movie, I can’t really see the keys of my piano and definitely not the music I’ve spent quiet hours notating haha!

I have no idea how many tickets have sold, I have no idea how many are left, I do know this will be my last NZ show so make sure you don’t miss out, and make sure after all this work I’m not playing to an empty room!

Special thanks to Stack Studios, The Rock Factory, Jester Underground, Miscreant Recordings and TAPAC without your support this project would be screwed!

Mwa! Take care, hope to see you October 30th!

<3 K xxx

This coming Saturday we’re playing with a great band called Mile High for their video release show.  It’s gonna be a big fun night of rock! I’m really looking forward to it and I hope you’ll venture out of your warm homes for this one.  There’s a fireplace at The Dogs Bollix, it’s lovely and warm there, especially if you’re rocking out to good tunes!

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.