Emily Zisman

Remember when I sang with violin-electronic artist Chance’s End? Whelp! They released an album a while ago and we spend some of our recent pandemic times outside playing with fire (safely). I had a blast working with everyone on this project.

Check out the video for Forgotten But Not Gone below.

That’s right!! After a traumatic and lonesome time in isolation, Grand Avenue Soul is stoked to be back and bringing you some of the most danceable B-side soul/funk tunes we can find. We will be joined again by special guest, Tia Carroll who has been on FIRE with the release of her new album You Gotta Have It. We are honored to have her join us and you do not want to miss seeing her in this intimate space before she leaves us forever to play amphitheaters all over the world.

Speaking of intimate spaces….

We are still in the midst of a pandemic and masks/ vaccination cards will be required for entry. So, please be prepared and be kind.

Here’s the link to grab your tickets. $15 adv. $20 door. All ages, comfy chairs, and good folks. BYOB for those inclined to lubricate.

I truly hope to see you at the Back Room in Berkeley for this show. You WILL be entertained!

Muah <3

EmZis

Fall is upon us and it’s still mighty warm outside. Come snuggle up to a brew and some bistro grub as I tuck you into the evening. I’ll play from 6-8pm and would love to see your faces. See you in Hayward!

Y’all.

Gigs are BACK. Here are a couple coming up this month!

July 21st – Blush Wine Bar in the Castro! 7pm-10pm: Scott Bird and I have some saucy country duets and striking original tunes to share. Come for the wine, stay for the harmonies!

July 29th – Martuni’s Piano Bar SF! 7pm: Scott Bird and I are the musical guests for the Literary Speakeasy which has been a staple at this Valencia Street piano bar for years. Come for the martinis, stay for the fabulous writers and readers and harmonies!

These are just a couple of the places to see me do what I do. For a FULL list of appearances, please check out the Shows tab! There are a LOT!

See you all soon!!
EmZis

I can’t believe I’m announcing a tour!!!

TOUR STOPS:

– Reno CA, House Concert: (Live Streaming on FB) ————–  6/6/21  
– Live Stream from UT Salt Flats: FB  7pm ——————– 6/7/21
– Bedrock, CO: (venue TBA)——————————– 6/8/21       -Gunnison, CO: Western Colorado University’s Kuigley Band Shell– 6/10/21
– Moab, UT: Blu Pig BBQ 7pm-10pm————————-     6/11/21

I. Am. Stoked. Scott and I are having so much fun with jamming and singing together that we decided to take the show on the road. We are piling our tiny PA and our wee song family into the van and driving out East to Paradox Colorado.

We will do a few live streams in front of a live audience and spend some time out on the Salt Flats and the high desert.

If you’d like to grab yourself a copy of one of our posters (skillfully crafted by AJ Leighton Design), head on over to my Patreon page and consider becoming a patron! There are a number of tiers to suit a variety of budgets and this poster is a perk on each one of them.

Otherwise, follow us on Facebook and Instagram to see what shenanigans we get up to out on the road!

Hope to see you out in the world very soon!

<3 EmZis

March 26th, Elaine Ryan and I will be trading 10-minute sets for a couple of hours. We will have sound techs, lighting, ambiance…. ALL THE THINGS THAT MAKE LIVE MUSIC POP.

Follow The Complex SF on Facebook and find them at twitch.tv/TheComplexSF. They have good local music produced VERY well.

Tune in at 7pm on March 26th and celebrate with us. I will be so grateful for the airtime and the platform and your “company.”

This will be my first gig at a venue that ISN’T live-streamed from my office or my parents’ backyard in an entire year.

SEE YOU AT THE COMPLEX SF!

Introducing Scott Bird.

This pandemic has simultaneously trapped me in place AND taken me all over the map.  I’ve lost connection with a number of people with whom I would normally be in more regular contact, I’ve made new connections with people who were once on the periphery, and I’ve strengthened and grown some relationships that didn’t have the space to be grown or strengthened in the Before Times. 

One of those relationships has been with my friend Scott Bird.  Scott is a Poet, painter, musician and activist in San Francisco, California. He is the youngest member of the Revolutionary Poets Brigade  of San Francisco and co-editor of their annual international poetry anthology. Originally from Paradox, Colorado (WHAT A NAME!), his works reflect the American West from indigenous sovereignty and wilderness defense to working class struggle and the queer experience.

Scott and I have been putting together a collection of tunes penned by the likes of Dolly Parton and Porter Wagner, Loretta Lynn and Conway Twitty, Johnny Cash & June Carter and more and more.  We will be live streaming our new set on Monday, 3/8 at 7:30pm PST on Facebook Live.

If you don’t know where to find me on Facebook, all you have to do is CLICK HERE to join on Monday. Keep this post handy until then!

I am so so so very excited to introduce you to my friend Scott Bird and to play some new tunes for you.  You can learn more about Scott on his website.

See you Monday!

<3 EmZis

I released this video on the Youtubes and, silly me, I forgot to place it here for you.

I’m so sorry. I hope you are all well and getting your vaccines. I’m still awaiting my turn because I am not yet eligible. But I’m looking forward to when I can join the noble ranks of responsible fellow citizens.

In the meantime, enjoy my innermost thoughts on the whole ordeal. It’s been a year since we all locked ourselves indoors. Can you believe that?

I’ve got more songs on the way, so stay tuned! In the meantime, have a listen to Am I Crazy .

Love u.

EmZis