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Up-and-coming local singer makes her headline debut at Chai's Lounge on Sunday
By Kevin Young, Special to The Post and Courier
Thursday, July 22, 2010
This Sunday, musician Emily Painter hits the stage at Chai's Lounge to play a few tunes with the help of few of her friends ... and her dad. In the midst of putting up her poster in various local downtown businesses, she took a moment to answer some questions.
if you go
who: Emily Painter and Special Company.
when: 7-10 p.m. Sunday.
where: Chai's Lounge & Tapas, 462 King St.
admission: Free.
more info: 722-7313.
Q: How long have you been playing out and about?
A: I've been singing or playing one instrument or another for about 23 years. I was a band geek in high school and proud of it.
Q: So, how'd you land a show at Chai's?
A: I'm very fortunate to work at Basil and have some lovely connections who are supportive of me.
Q: Since this is your first headlining-type gig, what can one expect from the show?
A: I want to play all of the music that I love and that makes me feel. And by "feel," I mean what moves me. So one can expect to see my heart, my love, my pain, my joy, et cetera ... I guess.
Q: I heard your dad may be up there doing a few songs with you. Has he been an influence on your love for country?
A: He's been an influence on everything in my life. Both of my parents. They are my favorite people in the entire world.
Q: Since this is your first gig, per se, are you doing covers and originals?
A: As of now ... covers only. I'm scared to let the originals out of the bag yet. But I might sneak a few in. One step at a time. ... I am working on it. I'm adding up the heartbreaks and aches. Apparently, they make the best songs. Tears and beers.
Q: Will there come a show where you perform mostly originals?
A: Yes. ... Well, let's see how this goes.
Q: How do you feel about your cheeky press photo?
A: My friends picked the photo. So it feels strange to have that crazy big poster hanging around town. It feels scary and a little self-absorbed. But to be honest, it makes me smile. Music is what makes me happy. So ... if I have to blab posters and fliers of myself all over this town so that I can get on a stage and hang out with my friends and family and do what I love, then I am OK with it. ... But, yeah, cheeky it is.
Q: You don't own a TV. How's that working out for you?
A: Much more productive. Although I could still use a few more hours in the day. I mean, a girl has to paint her toenails. Especially when her last name is Painter.
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