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- Members:
- Brilliant, beautiful, passionate, rhythmic music influenced by Brazil, performed by a bunch of multi-talented artists.
Anje West - vocals (Portuguese/English), percussion
Kym Ambrose - vibraphone, percussion
Owen (O.J.) Newcomb - bass, percussion
Mark Henman - drums
Jamie Clark - guitar (and coconuts)
with sometime guests Jim Kelly or Bruce Woodward on guitar (and coconuts)
The band's second full-length album was released on 14th May 2009. Casa da Boa Vida (house of the good life) is chock full of great tunes, almost all of them original, and half of those written during the group's tour to Rio in late 2008. (Where they were invited to perform in Rio's hottest new venue, TribOz).
Brilliant Brazilian guitarist Beto Lopes features on a song he co-wrote with Kym during is time in Brisbane. Another tune is the first ever recording, and original arrangement of Benedito Silva's 'Palmeiras do Sul' released on the band's limited edition ep in 2007 and remastered for this album.
Their first album 'Tranquilo', and the e.p. 'Sabor' both still receive regular airplay across the country on various stations including ABC's Radio National, Classic FM and Triple J. They reached the top five in the unearthed charts for Roots Music, and the top 10 in the overall chart in 2008.
There is lots you could say about the band, but in the end, their music speaks for itself. Joyous, danceable, rhythmic songs right through to delicate bossas and sublime instrumentals to make your Sunday arvo G&T that much more palatable. The view is most excellent...from wherever you're sitting. - Genre:
- OzBrazilian Music
- Hometown:
- Brisbane, Australia
- Record Label:
- Vitamin Records
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- The View From Madeleine's Couc...
Brisbane City Hall, Ithica Auditor...
Tuesday, November 3 at 12:30pm - Brisbane Festival & Jazz at th...
New Farm & Newmarket
Thursday, September 17 at 7:00pm - Madcouch @ The Press Club
The Press Club
Wednesday, July 15 at 9:00pm - Sunshine Coast Madcouch Madness
Currimundi Hotel
Sunday, May 17 at 2:30pm - vALLEY JAZZ FESTIVAL ...CD LAU...
The Judith Wright Centre of Conterm...
Thursday, May 14 at 7:00pm - The Couch @ Cloudland
Cloudland, Ann Street, The Valley
Sunday, April 5 at 3:00pm - The Madcouch Trio
Era Bistro
Sunday, April 5 at 1:00pm - GYPSY LATIN PASSION FIESTA
Gold Coast Arts Centre
Saturday, April 4 at 2:00pm - MASSIVE EVENT!!!!!!
A most excellent studio in The Valley.
Sunday, March 29 at 11:00am - Madcouch @ The Press Club
The Press Club, Fortitude Valley
Wednesday, February 18 at 8:30pm
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The View From Madeleine's Couch TVFMC present a free concert in the lovely Ithica Auditorium (1st Floor) at City Hall. To our great sorrow, Brazilian musician, composer & producer extraordinaire Alberto Farah, died this week. To this great man, we will dedicate our performance, and play joyously in his honour.
Time:12:30PM Tuesday, November 3rd
Location:Brisbane City Hall, Ithica Auditorium.
The View From Madeleine's Couch TVFMC present a free concert in the lovely Ithica Auditorium (1st Floor) at City Hall. To our great sorrow, Brazilian musician, composer & producer extraordinaire Alberto Farah, died this week. To this great man, we will dedicate our performance, and play joyously in his honour.
Time:12:30PM Tuesday, November 3rd
Location:Brisbane City Hall, Ithica Auditorium.
The View From Madeleine's Couch The band is wonderfully busy right now, with not much time to keep this page updated at the moment. Please check www.myspace.com/madeleinescouch for our gig calendar. Cheers!
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Jazz @ The Hangar
Oxlade Drive New Farm (the old Riverside Ballroom). Double bill with the brilliant Ewan MacKenzie's Swing Manouche. Full bar, rolling lawns to the river. Thursday 17th September.
check www.jazzatthehangar.com.au for details.
Brisbane Festival - Backyard Concert
Saturday 26 September. The trio (or perhap...s even with a fourth guest), will fill a lovely backyard with the sounds of Brazil (some old favourites, and a few songs from the new album).
Tix 136 246. Bookings advised, space is limited. LOVE to see you one of the shows!! xx The CouchRead More
Oxlade Drive New Farm (the old Riverside Ballroom). Double bill with the brilliant Ewan MacKenzie's Swing Manouche. Full bar, rolling lawns to the river. Thursday 17th September.
check www.jazzatthehangar.com.au for details.
Brisbane Festival - Backyard Concert
Saturday 26 September. The trio (or perhap...s even with a fourth guest), will fill a lovely backyard with the sounds of Brazil (some old favourites, and a few songs from the new album).
Tix 136 246. Bookings advised, space is limited. LOVE to see you one of the shows!! xx The CouchRead More
Beautiful gigs in lovely surrounds
Time:7:00PM Thursday, September 17th
Location:New Farm & Newmarket
The View From Madeleine's Couch
We had such a great time the last time we played for the Sunshine Coast Jazz Assoc. We are really looking forward to performing up here again & taking up the new album!
$20/$15 (I think).
Time:2:30PM Sunday, May 17th
Location:Currimundi Hotel
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Anje, Kym, Mark, OJ & Jamie are so very excited to be sharing the new cd with it's first ever audience in just a few weeks!!!!
The album, 'Casa da Boa Vida' (house of the good life), was recorded in March and April this year (with three added tracks recorded a couple of years ago), and features NINE original tunes by th...e band - many of them written together in Rio last year. Some of the sounds will be familiar to our fans, but we think that you will also find a few surprises too - we will have some very special guests on the night!
The amazingly talented Donna Gee has created the most beautiful artwork for the album & has captured perfectly the vibe that we wanted for this recording.
We are forever indebted to the brilliant PaulieB who has been such a joy to work with as engineer and co-producer.
Keep your ears and eyes peeled for upcoming press...Anj is going hard with the interviews & schmooz factor to generate as much publicity as possible...word is that tickets are selling well, so we encourage you to book, rather than wait to buy on the night...we don't want anyone to be disappointed!
Please come and share this really special evening with us - you will be supporting not just us, but great live music in general, as well as a wonderful local festival that exists solely through the time and huge effort of volunteers. You will also get to hear (maybe for the first time), the terriffic Latin Vibe, who play before us, featuring David Kemp on vibes and marimba........now where on earth are you ever going to see two vibes players on the same bill?!!
We are also going to film the night, so put on your best party frocks 'n jocks!!! Read More
The album, 'Casa da Boa Vida' (house of the good life), was recorded in March and April this year (with three added tracks recorded a couple of years ago), and features NINE original tunes by th...e band - many of them written together in Rio last year. Some of the sounds will be familiar to our fans, but we think that you will also find a few surprises too - we will have some very special guests on the night!
The amazingly talented Donna Gee has created the most beautiful artwork for the album & has captured perfectly the vibe that we wanted for this recording.
We are forever indebted to the brilliant PaulieB who has been such a joy to work with as engineer and co-producer.
Keep your ears and eyes peeled for upcoming press...Anj is going hard with the interviews & schmooz factor to generate as much publicity as possible...word is that tickets are selling well, so we encourage you to book, rather than wait to buy on the night...we don't want anyone to be disappointed!
Please come and share this really special evening with us - you will be supporting not just us, but great live music in general, as well as a wonderful local festival that exists solely through the time and huge effort of volunteers. You will also get to hear (maybe for the first time), the terriffic Latin Vibe, who play before us, featuring David Kemp on vibes and marimba........now where on earth are you ever going to see two vibes players on the same bill?!!
We are also going to film the night, so put on your best party frocks 'n jocks!!! Read More
Come and visit Casa da Boa Vida...
Time:7:00PM Thursday, May 14th
Location:The Judith Wright Centre of Contermporary Arts
The View From Madeleine's Couch The lush sound of the trio will fill the space at Era this Sunday. A perfect way to while away the afternoon with some delicious food and a vino or three! Come share the day & help celebrate Anje's birthday (Monday).
we might have a very special guest!
Time:1:00PM Sunday, April 5th
Location:Era Bistro
The View From Madeleine's Couch
A pretty fabbo new space from the people that bring you The Press Club & Family...Cloudland.
And how cool is it that there is finally somewhere to go for a chilled, yet kinda funky Sunday arvo session?
The band play two sets.
Brand new Sunday arvo special!
Time:3:00PM Sunday, April 5th
Location:Cloudland, Ann Street, The Valley
The View From Madeleine's Couch
A wonderful festival day down the coast with some great music..check the centre's website for details. tix only $60 ish for the full day's events. Lovely setting, good food & music all through the day. What more could you want?
We play at 6.20pm for one hour.
One day only!
Time:2:00PM Saturday, April 4th
Location:Gold Coast Arts Centre
The View From Madeleine's Couch
Well, kind of a listening party. More of a playing party that ends up being in everyone's lounge room when you buy the cd and listen to it!!
We are so excited to finally be doing this, and can't wait to share it with you all.
The band is recording the new album!!
Time:11:00AM Sunday, March 29th
Location:A most excellent studio in The Valley.
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The View From Madeleine's Couch Our dear friends Eddie and Anita (Yemanja) with their full band will be launching their gorgeous cd and Kym and Anje will be performing a short set, as well as performing with the group. It doesn't get much more feel-good than these guys! Dancing, Singing, having fun..that's what it's about. Check their website for more details
This will be beautiful!!!!!!
Time:7:30PM Saturday, February 7th
Location:Metro Arts Centre
