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Sia

Girl In A Coma

Venue:
Terminal 5
Date:
Thu 5/06
Notes:
all ages
Doors: 7:00 PM / Show: 8:00 PM
$25.00 advance/ $30.00 day of show
Tickets
Sia
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Sia Furler, a native Australian, was born on December 18th, 1975 and was destined to be an entertainer. At a young age she would perform for her family and friends with her interpretations of Madonna, Cyndi Lauper and Men at Work. If one should be so lucky to peruse her family albums, they would certainly find photos of Sia as a child adorning pink tutus and roller skates in poses fit for Cirque du Soleil. When Sia was 9 she performed with her father's band The Soda Jerx covering the song "Shimmy Shimmy Coco Bop". Beer drinking Aussies found her to be quite entrancing.

Once mature enough to explore her natural talents, Sia decided to leave Australia and discover her place in the world, taking with her only her confidence, her sense of adventure and a fresh box of tampons. It is believed by some Sia-ites that on a journey through the famed neighborhood of Rappongi, Japan, Ms. Furler came to a crossroad, much like the heralded guitarist Robert Johnson. Little is known about the actual events that unfolded, but some say that in the face of adversity and desperation Sia Furler renounced material need in order to preserve her innocence and perfect her craft, thereby solidifying her professional calling card: a distinct balance between sophistication and incorruptibility. Others say she simply bought a ticket and got the hell out of Dodge.

Soon after, she would find herself in England, an island of the Britains, where she further developed her talent, singing with musical outfits such as Zero 7 and making two solo records. But often depressed by the god-awful weather, and highly influenced by the famed song "California Dreaming" by The Mamas and The Papas, Sia once again moved on to Los Angeles, where under the gubernatorial umbrella of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Ms. Furler completed her most profound album to date "Some People Have Real Problems".

Sia's new album is most notably recognized by her compelling voice, at times fierce and resounding at others, immaculate. All the while projecting sincerity through lyrics that swing between emotional self-awareness and youthful exuberance, Sia Furler writes music which scores a wide spectrum of sentiments for the listener. So the next time you ask yourself "who is Sia Furler", perhaps you should be asking yourself "who isn't Sia Furler?"
By Babs Sharetti
Girl in a Coma
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Naming themselves in homage of the Smiths' song "Girlfriend in a Coma," Girl in a Coma started in San Antonio, TX, with bassist Jenn Alva and drummer Phanie Diaz, two best friends who bonded thanks to a shared interest in Nirvana and the Smiths. The duo endured several failed experiments in both band lineups and musical styles before discovering that Nina Diaz, Phanie's younger sister, possessed talent as a singer, guitarist, and songwriter. Though Nina was only 12 when she performed her first song for them, both Alva and Diaz recognized her potential. After recruiting the younger Diaz, Girl in a Coma spent five years writing, performing, and touring before coming to the attention of label reps and tour managers in the summer of 2004. One of the managers sent a homemade demo tape to Morrissey music director Boz Boorer; after hearing it, Boorer invited the trio to London to record its first demo. Soon after returning, Girl in a Coma found themselves featured in a television documentary about emerging Latino bands. As part of the show, the group went to New York City for a show at the Knitting Factory and a surprise meeting with Joan Jett. While on camera, Jett and her producing partner Kenny Laguna praised the trio's set -- and invited the band to join the Blackheart Records label. Girl in a Coma accepted and released their debut album, Both Before I'm Gone, in May 2007.
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