REVIEWS FOR "JAILBAIT"
“Piper has the kind of voice that lulls men
to their doom. It’s soft and sweet when it wants to be, scared and
vulnerable a moment later, then ripping through you like a razor…..Piper
commands songs utterly”
Jeremy Loome, The Edmondton Sun, Canada
“This girl’s got it…welcome a new blues sister to the fold”
Canadian Cath Ford,
4CRM Radio, President of the Sugar City Blues Club
“Anni Piper has arrived, and you would do well to
invite her in.”
“Sticks” Randall Ierna, Ranluron Music, BMI
(USA)
“.... (Anni has) finally brought
something new and refreshing to the "OZ" Blues Industry.”
Terry
Iredale, HOTFM Victoria
“Anni has a terrific voice for the blues…this is a great
debut CD”
Gary deWall, The Blues Times
REVIEWS FOR "TEXAS
HOLD ‘EM"
“She’s done it again. This lady was born to
sing the blues! Another great CD.”
Canadian Cath Ford,
4CRM Radio, President of the Sugar City Blues Club
“Anni Piper gives the listener a royal flush in spades with this CD. All I
can say is ‘deal me in’. The playing is superb... Texas Hold ‘Em is a
thoroughly enjoyable listen”
“Sticks” Randall Ierna, Ranluron Music, BMI
(USA)
“..the
first time I ever saw her live she was playing on the Blues Train...and
she was very, very cool indeed. Definitely go check her out if you get the
chance!”
Sarah Howell, Triple J "Roots n' All"
Anni Piper
began playing electric guitar at 12 years old, but became a devoted
musician when she was given her first bass at age 14. She quickly
discovered an affinity with the instrument, preferring to lay down a
groove rather than scream out a solo. Anni’s musical ability and strong
focus led her to complete a Bachelor of Arts (Contemporary Music) at
Southern Cross University, Lismore NSW, at only 19 years of age.
Anni remembers with
clarity the first time she heard the blues back in her school days (“It
was Paul Butterfield Blues Band playing ‘Born in Chicago’ - I knew
straight away this was the direction I was heading.” she says). These days
Anni leans toward ‘Texas blues’ in her approach. Anni’s sultry vocals have
been influenced by many contemporary female blues artists including Janiva
Magness and Candye Kane.
Early 2004 Anni made the
decision to record ‘Jailbait’ (BMM287.2), her debut CD. The
album was an immediate success, winning the category of ‘Best New Talent’
at the 2005 Australian Blues Music Awards, plus a nomination for ‘Best
Female Vocal’. Anni also achieved first place in the 2004 ABC Radio ‘Fresh
Air’ competition.
These weren’t the only
accolades for ‘Jailbait’ and Anni went on to become a top 5
finalist in the blues category of the 2004 MusicOz competition, and
achieved 2nd place in the blues category of the 2005 Australian National
Songwriting Contest.
To promote the album,
Anni has toured extensively, particularly in NSW, VIC, TAS and QLD.
Festival appearances include the Woodford Folk Festival (QLD), Toyota
Country Music Muster (Gympie, QLD), Bruthen Blues and Arts Festival (VIC),
Queenscliff Music Festival (VIC), and the Australian Blues Music Festival
(Goulburn, NSW).
Anni’s latest album "Texas
Hold ‘Em" (BMM324.2) was recorded in early 2007. It is a much
‘rawer’ recording, and represents Anni’s live sound more effectively than
her first album. As well as being an accomplished bass player and singer,
Anni has blossomed into a songwriter of distinction, her songs having a
blues sensibility whilst still addressing the issues of today.
Anni was nominated for
‘Best Female Vocal’ at the 2008 Australian Blues Music (Chain) Awards for
her latest recording. She was also nominated for the ‘Rudy Brandsma’ award
at the 2007 Australian National Songwriting Contest.
Anni has appeared on “The
Susie Show” (WIN TV) to promote her new album. Both recordings have
received extensive airplay on Triple J’s “Roots ‘n All” program, ABC Radio
National and community stations around Australia. Her songs are broadcast
on radio programs in the USA, Canada, U.K, Europe and South America.
Anni
is proud to be associated with:
