All My Pretty Ones CD Release Show with Beatbeat Whisper & Blank Tapes November 6, 2008

**All My Pretty Ones Release "Tone Poems" - CD Release Party at Hotel Utah Thurs. Nov 6th**

Oakland folk collective All My Pretty Ones proudly celebrates the release of their first full length album, "Tone Poems," with a CD release party at Hotel Utah on Thursday, November 6th. Good friends and band crushes Beatbeat Whisper and the Blank Tapes will also take the stage to round out the night.

AMPO's singular sound infuses folk, blues and country with songwriting rich in old time influences. Recorded throughout 2008 with producer Dan Wool, these 11 tracks are a lush introduction to the music of All My Pretty Ones. The five piece collective consistently delivers complicated arrangements, sweet melodies and classical instrumentation, all of which has resonated with Bay Area audiences.

Bio:

The pretty ones were created when lead singer Derek Schmidt sought a unique outlet for the classic singer/songwriter aesthetic in which he found himself. Slowly the open project has evolved with the additions of Jesse Wade on guitar, Jocelyn Bentley-Prestwich on Oboe, Genessa Kealoha on Upright Bass, and Matt Payne playing Percussion and Accordion. AMPO is not a static unit, and the easy flow amongst the various members keeps their stage performance sparkling at all times. Like most of Derek's music, All My Pretty Ones' sound runs from quiet and thoughtful songwriting to sometimes large epics on piano and guitar. Schmidt says his folk, bluegrass, and classical influences combine in an attempt to "further the advance of indie songwriting and sensibilities." AMPO plays throughout the Bay Area on a regular basis and also enjoys trekking out on larger tours to test their mettle while increasing their audience.

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Official Website: http://www.allmyprettyones.net