My Brave Love

About

"Heaven in Your Arms" is a much anticipated debut album by My Brave Love. This band took its name from a song by their favorite songwriter, Dana Cooper. In the mid 1980's Michele Zabel (now Wismer) and Kathy Kennedy (now Nichols) were greatly inspired by the music and style of an alternative rock band - Dana Cooper and the DC3. Their prior influences had been folksingers like Don McLean and Arlo Guthrie. Dana himself had folk music roots both as a solo artist and in his work with Shake Russell. But the presence and the energy of Cooper's alternative rock band made a huge impact on the women, who secured a drummer, Lisa Hammack, so they could develop a more forceful style and convey a similar energy. Originally named Back to Zero the band began to receive critical acclaim from the Dallas Observer, the Dallas Morning News, and other publications for both its performance and original songs written by Michele. But with no record label and no money to record a commercial album, the band split up in 1990 - reuniting briefly in 1991 to open for Crosby, Stills, and Nash and Michael Hedges at Starplex. Michele played solo gigs for a few years while Lisa and Kathy went off in separate directions to play with other bands. Eventually all got non-music jobs and stopped performing altogether. In 2007 Michele and Kathy decided to start jamming together just for fun. After a few months Kathy decided to get the band back together to make a CD that would convey the essence of Back to Zero. During the recording process Michele wrote several new songs that were included in the new album. Also the band changed its name when it became clear that there were numerous other bands called Back to Zero. The album brings to fruition both the vision of the original songs and the expression of the band itself. Prior to release, several tracks have earned numerous awards from Garage Band including "Track of the Day". The song "Heaven in Your Arms" was awarded "Best Female Vocalist in Americana" four weeks in a row.

Personnel

Michele Wismer: Singer-songwriter, guitarist
Kathy Nichols: Bassist, harmony vocals
Lisa Hammack: Drummer

What to Expect

Typical Gig Duration: 60 - 180 minutes

9-08-08 MY BRAVE LOVE. Wow. I was fortunate enough to see Michele and Kathy perform at The Tipperary Inn last night as an acoustic duo. I have not been as excited due to what was coming from that stage in quite some time. I was struck by Michele's passionate writing, voracious guitar playing, and incredible vocals. Michele can really play the bejesus out of that rhythm guitar! Kathy's bass lines were right on time and her harmonies were spot-on. Overall, they displayed a passion and enthusiasm I have rarely seen, and I see countless acts, week in, and week out. These ladies are completely memorable from the first song to the last. The live show was amazing. I also listened to the upcoming CD and the playing on the CD is amazing, the vocals are amazing, the harmonies are amazing, and I am awestruck my Michele's ability to drive the band with her acoustic guitar. These guys are worth every penny you spend for the CD and live show. Make a POINT to come hear these guys. You will not be disappointed.

--Dave Fury
DAVE FURY PRESENTS
Agent/promoter/artist management

Additional Notes:
We have our own sound system that will accomodate a small to medium sized venue. We have no special lighting. Usually none is required.

Set/Song/Sequence List:
SONG LIST:
A Song for You - The Carpenters
American Pie - Don McLean
Another Souvenir - My Brave Love
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Carolina in My Mind - James Taylor
City of New Orleans - Arlo Guthrie
Comin' Down to Love - My Brave Love
Country Roads - John Denver
Diamonds and Rust - Joan Baez
Double Strand - Dana Cooper
Empty Chairs - Don McLean
Girl with the Mile Wide Smile - Dana Cooper
Going Down Judah - Dana Cooper
Harry Truman Built a Road - Dana Cooper
Heaven in Your Arms - My Brave Love
Here Comes the Sun - Beatles
Homeless Brother - Don McLean
How Many Times a Fool - Trout Fishing in America
I Am - Dana Cooper
I Kissed a Girl - Katy Perry
I Want More - Dana Cooper
I Want to Break Free - Queen
I Want to Kiss You - My Brave Love
I Would Die - My Brave Love
If I Had a Hammer - Peter Paul and Mary
I'll Get You - My Brave Love
Jesse James - Dana Cooper
Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield
Jimmy Newman - John Denver
Late Night Radio - John Denver
Lie Lie Lie - Dana Cooper
Made of Mud - Dana Cooper
Mandaddy - Dana Cooper
Martha and Her Magic Man - Dana Cooper
Mary Hamilton - Traditional
My Gift to You - Dana Cooper
Night They Drove Old Dixie Down - Joan Baez
Norwegian Wood - Beatles
Ocean Blue - My Brave Love
Oklahoma Rodeo Queen - Dana Cooper
On Top of the World - The Carpenters
Percy's Song - Arlo Guthrie
Rocky Mountain High - John Denver
Second Hand News - Fleetwood Mac
Somebody to Love - Queen
Straight into the Guns - Dana Cooper
Superstar - The Carpenters
Talking to Concrete - Dana Cooper
Tell Me Why - My Brave Love
Times They are a Changing - Bob Dylan
Vincent - Don McLean
Voice at the End of the Line - Dana Cooper
Walk Away - My Brave Love
Yes It Is - Beatles
You - My Brave Love
You Really Got a Hold on Me - Beatles
You're So Vain - Carly Simon

Performance Schedule

Past Booked Dates:

12-05-2008 — Crooked Tree Coffeehouse
11-22-2008 — Opening Bell Southside
11-09-2008 — Tipperary Inn
10-12-2008 — Tipperary Inn

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