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Hey folks!  Here’s a little something Ryan and I put together for all of you this holiday season.

We had an exciting year with the release of the newest album Weeds and Wildflowers and cannot wait to see what 2015 has in store for us.  We’ve got some fun things already lined up for the new year and hope to see you in the very near future.

Until then, here is our wish for you this season:  We realize the lyric is “Christmas” but the sentiment is “ChristmaHannuKwanzikah.”

Please be sure to pay extra close attention to Ryan’s countenance in this video.  He is quite the ham.

Happy Holidums!

It’s HERE!  I am so excited to finally announce the official release of my newest folk-Americana album Weeds & Wildflowers.

This album has been three years in the making and my musical partner in crime and I have been working our butts off to make it sound amazing.  We had a bast making this music and sincerely hope that you enjoy it.

The album is available for purchase at most online music stores, including the ones below:

• iTunes
• CD Baby
• Bandcamp
• Amazon.com

We would love it if you could help us get the word out!  A couple things that you can do to help are

1. Share a link to the album on Facebook and Twitter.
2. Give us a review or rate us on Amazon.com and CD Baby!

Thank you all for your encouragement and support.  We hope you enjoy the new tunes and keep your eyes open for information about the official CD release party we will be throwing to celebrate.  We hope you will be there!

EmZis

My very talented and very good friend Gillian BenAry worked patiently with me as we sussed out the design for the new album. I am honored and humbled to have her as a part if the project and am looking forward to working with her again. Check out her blog and get a sense for her wonderful work here!

I’m unbelievably excited that my newest album Weeds & Wildflowers is almost released!

For those of you in San Francisco, we still have a few tickets left for the very intimate pre-release house concert October 25th right across from beautiful Golden Gate Park. Everyone who attends the concert will go home with an advanced copy of the CD album, so make sure you RSVP quickly!

For everyone else, you can now pre-order the album on CD or download.

Pre-order Weeds & Wildflowers for delivery on October 27th from these stores CDBaby (preferred CD store) Bandcamp (preferred download store) iTunes Amazon.com

Ryan and I were SO delighted with the first house concert, we thought we’d do it again! We would like to extend this invitation so that MORE of you could enjoy the same cosy, intimate concert experience.

Our very good friends have offered up their beautiful home in San Francisco as a venue for our next very special, very cozy house concert on October 25th.

Doors and schmoozing at 6:30pm

We play at 7pm.

We will send out the address information as soon as we have our guest list!

There will be snacks provided and everyone goes home with an advanced copy of the new Album Weeds & Wildflowers. This record is still in pre-release so you will be some of the first to hold it in your hot little hands!

Please bring a bottle of your favorite beverage to share and so will I.

Click below to snatch up your seats! Hurry!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emily-zisman-house-concert-at-the-blind-pig-tickets-13451264093?ref=estw

Lots Going on!!

~Saturday, Sept 6^th (Tomorrow night!)
Club Deluxe
1511 Haight St, San Francisco, CA 94117
9:30pm-1am
$5

~Friday, Sept 19th
Appearing with Grand Avenue Soul
Eat Real Festival in Oakland!

http://eatrealfest.com/about/

The Palm Plaza Stage

7pm

~Saturday, Sept 20th

Private performance with

Americano Social Club

~Thursday, Sept 25th
Appearing with the Grove Valve Orchestra
A Fundraiser for Devoted to Children Foundation Haiti
Throckmorton Theater in Mill Valley
6pm –doors
$30
To purchase online :https://tickets.throckmortontheatre.org/online/seatSelect.asp?BOset::WSmap::seatmap::performance_ids=42E7E473-FA39-44B4-8E84-2B60469734C0

~Saturday, Sept 27th

Private Performance with

Rich & the Rhythm Roustabouts

~Sunday, Sept 28^th  
Emily Zisman with Ryan Avery (SOLD OUT!) *
Houseboat Pre-Release party for Weeds & Wildflowers
Sausalito, CA
* Email emilyzisman@msn.com if you’d like to be notified about last minute availability
$15/person

Hey folks!

 

We’ve been invited to perform as the featured act at the Firehouse Arts Center in Pleasanton!  http://www.firehousearts.org/

 

Next Thursday, August 21^st

4444 Railroad Ave, Pleasanton, CA 94566

 

We will be going on at about 7:30pm but make sure to get there a bit early for a good seat and to check out some of the local talent.

This gig is particularly special because I’ll be bringing the whole band!  That’s right, I’ve got a drummer, a bass player, a lead guitar and (of COURSE) the fabulous Ryan Avery on violin.  We’re taking the Lamborghini out for a spin.  I’ve never driven a manual before! Will we win the title or crash and burn?  YOU decide!  Either way, it’ll be a blast.

 

Mark your calendars and muddy your tires!

For all you lovley people who are just discovering my blog, music, musings, works-in-progress,

I’ve been contributing to a Bay Area, female-focused blog site called Silicon Valley Tales.  This site is primarily focused on sharing the perspectives of women surviving in or around Silicon Valley.  All of the posts are contributed by ladies from all over the San Francisco Bay Area and are as diverse and insightful as the women themselves.  I’m honored and stoked to be a contributing member and hope my additions bring a unique perspective to our vibrant community.

 

My latest contribution is the first in what will hopefully be a series of interviews of Bay Area music makers.  I’ll speak with singers, songwriters, band leaders and music professionals in the hopes of bringing a greater sense of familiarity to the vibrant and inspiring musical community that is always hard at work right here in our own back yard.

 

Please read, enjoy and share!

 

http://siliconvalleytales.com/2014/06/16/blues-woman-an-interview-with-bay-area-blues-singer-tia-carroll/

 

Much love.

Heya folks!

Here’s the second installment of our video series!  It’s also an original tune that will be featured on the forthcoming album Weeds & Wildflowers.

Have a listen, tell me what you think and please, share with your friends!

 

 

Enjoy~

EZ

Hey folks!

Ryan and I are pledging to give you music for your earholes and eyeholes once a week, every week until the forces of nature make me a liar.   But even that will only be temporary(maybe).  Hopefully, with practice, these videos will become more and more solid and start to include some of our talented and generous friends.  Maybe even YOU can help out!  If you want(pleeeease!).

Here be the first installment!  It’s one of my favorite songs to perform.  Please, enjoy and share to your hearts delight!

Our next live performance will be at Harbin Hot Springs on May 24th. Come up to enjoy the pools during the day.  In the evening, we will perform your faces off!

ALSO! The next Emily Zisman album, Weeds & Wildflowers is headed to the presses!  We are sooooo close.

Until then, enjoy the videos!