Tour Video Blog: Episode #9 - July 7, 2008
"Everything is Bigger in Texas" or "The All Texas Blog!"
Elke Robitaille: News
Mid-Way Tour Update! - July 1, 2008
JP and I are exactly 2 Months into our Summer Tour, and we have 2 Months left to go... so we are right at our mid-way point.
So far, our music and travels have brought us through BC, WA, OR, CA, NV, UT, CO, WY, MT, ID, and then back to WA and OR. We then took a 1 week break in Portland and hit the road again. We started through OR, ID, UT, CO, NM, to where we currently are in Texas. From here, we are heading to the Southern East Coast and will head North along the seaboard. Once we hit Canada, we will travel back West and our Tour will come to a close Labor Day Weekend. Talk about covering a lot of ground and mileage, right?! We've traveled about 8,000 Miles so far!
Some of the highlights of the Tour have been:
Telluride Bluegrass Festival in CO where we saw some amazing performances up close.
Camping in beautiful places like UT and CO.
Playing some great shows and selling merchandise to our new friends/fans.
Meeting amazing new people everywhere we go, and seeing old friends along the way too!
Don't forget, we take a lot of Video Footage of our Shows and Travels, and then we post episodes online. So far, we have posted Episodes 1 through 8 and there are still a lot more come. Visit www.youtube.com/elkerobitaille to view the Tour Videos.
You can also visit www.elkemusic.com and www.myspace.com/elkemusic for a full Calendar of Upcoming Shows, as well as Pictures and Videos too. Please sign the Message Board on our website and myspace and keep in touch.
Hope all is well. And if we haven't seen you yet in our travels... hope to see you soon.
So far, our music and travels have brought us through BC, WA, OR, CA, NV, UT, CO, WY, MT, ID, and then back to WA and OR. We then took a 1 week break in Portland and hit the road again. We started through OR, ID, UT, CO, NM, to where we currently are in Texas. From here, we are heading to the Southern East Coast and will head North along the seaboard. Once we hit Canada, we will travel back West and our Tour will come to a close Labor Day Weekend. Talk about covering a lot of ground and mileage, right?! We've traveled about 8,000 Miles so far!
Some of the highlights of the Tour have been:
Telluride Bluegrass Festival in CO where we saw some amazing performances up close.
Camping in beautiful places like UT and CO.
Playing some great shows and selling merchandise to our new friends/fans.
Meeting amazing new people everywhere we go, and seeing old friends along the way too!
Don't forget, we take a lot of Video Footage of our Shows and Travels, and then we post episodes online. So far, we have posted Episodes 1 through 8 and there are still a lot more come. Visit www.youtube.com/elkerobitaille to view the Tour Videos.
You can also visit www.elkemusic.com and www.myspace.com/elkemusic for a full Calendar of Upcoming Shows, as well as Pictures and Videos too. Please sign the Message Board on our website and myspace and keep in touch.
Hope all is well. And if we haven't seen you yet in our travels... hope to see you soon.
Tour Video Blog: Episode #8 - June 27, 2008
This Tour Video Blog includes our trip to the Telluride Bluegrass Festival!
Tour Video Blog: Episode #7 - June 24, 2008
Footage from Oregon, Idaho, and Utah. Spans from June 8th through June 16th.
Tour Video Blog: Episode #1 - May 2, 2008
Footage from Elke & JP's Travels, Performances, and Life on the Road. New Episodes Posted Each Week!
Elke Tours Canada & US Spring/Summer 2008 - March 29, 2008
Canadian born Singer-Songwriter Elke Robitaille is hitting the road again this summer. Along with husband; bass player JP Downer, the acoustic-duo will travel from coast to coast across the United States and Canada throughout May to early September 2008.
The Elke Robitaille Duo recently completed a 4 month entertainment contract at sea with Princess Cruises on the Diamond Princess, Hawaiian Island Cruise. The Duo gave over 100 performances in the Diamonds' Wheelhouse Bar from November '07 to March '08. After well earning their 'sea-legs', the musicians are ready to get their show back on the 'road'.
The Summer Tour will start in Elke's home town of Powell River, BC at Local Loco's. A tour kick-off show is scheduled for April 25th. From there, Elke and JP will make their way East across the United States and then travel back West across Canada. Shows will be scheduled to take place in approximately 45 States and 9 Provinces. The duo will be taking to the stage at a variety of venues from cafes, pubs, lounges, farmers markets, and street festivals. The duo are no strangers to life on the road. They have already completed one tour of Canada where they played in 5 Provinces and 25 cities. They have also performed extensively on the West Coast from British Columbia down to California, and Elke has brought her solo-acoustic act to Nashville and New York.
The Elke Robitaille Duo look forward to being on the road again, and they hope this 4 month tour will help them gain exposure to a broader audience from coast to coast. They will be promoting Elke's sophomore acoustic album: Naive, as well as her debut album: Doors, and an array of brand new merchandise including t-shirts, tanks and stickers.
For more information about the tour including regularly added show dates, venue information, and travel blogs, please visit:
www.elkemusic.com and www.myspace.com/elkemusic.
The Elke Robitaille Duo recently completed a 4 month entertainment contract at sea with Princess Cruises on the Diamond Princess, Hawaiian Island Cruise. The Duo gave over 100 performances in the Diamonds' Wheelhouse Bar from November '07 to March '08. After well earning their 'sea-legs', the musicians are ready to get their show back on the 'road'.
The Summer Tour will start in Elke's home town of Powell River, BC at Local Loco's. A tour kick-off show is scheduled for April 25th. From there, Elke and JP will make their way East across the United States and then travel back West across Canada. Shows will be scheduled to take place in approximately 45 States and 9 Provinces. The duo will be taking to the stage at a variety of venues from cafes, pubs, lounges, farmers markets, and street festivals. The duo are no strangers to life on the road. They have already completed one tour of Canada where they played in 5 Provinces and 25 cities. They have also performed extensively on the West Coast from British Columbia down to California, and Elke has brought her solo-acoustic act to Nashville and New York.
The Elke Robitaille Duo look forward to being on the road again, and they hope this 4 month tour will help them gain exposure to a broader audience from coast to coast. They will be promoting Elke's sophomore acoustic album: Naive, as well as her debut album: Doors, and an array of brand new merchandise including t-shirts, tanks and stickers.
For more information about the tour including regularly added show dates, venue information, and travel blogs, please visit:
www.elkemusic.com and www.myspace.com/elkemusic.
Diamond Princess Cruise - Hawaiian Adventure - February 10, 2008
Wow. It's hard to believe that we are almost finished with our 4 month cruise contract on the Diamond Princess. We have been to the Hawaiian Islands 6 times now, and only have 2 more trips left to go.
We have been performing every single night in the Wheelhouse Bar, and occasionally in the Crew Bar as well for Acoustic Night. It has been an amazing experience, both for music and travels.
Unfortunately, I have very limited access to internet on the ship, so I have not been able to post many website updates. However, I have been keeping a Travel Blog so you can find all of our Pictures, Videos, and Stories there.
Hope all is well with everyone. We are finished with the Cruise on March 16th, and then we start preparing right away for our Spring/Summer '08 Tour.
So don't forget to check out the Travel Blog and hope to see you all soon on the road!
We have been performing every single night in the Wheelhouse Bar, and occasionally in the Crew Bar as well for Acoustic Night. It has been an amazing experience, both for music and travels.
Unfortunately, I have very limited access to internet on the ship, so I have not been able to post many website updates. However, I have been keeping a Travel Blog so you can find all of our Pictures, Videos, and Stories there.
Hope all is well with everyone. We are finished with the Cruise on March 16th, and then we start preparing right away for our Spring/Summer '08 Tour.
So don't forget to check out the Travel Blog and hope to see you all soon on the road!
Travel Blog! - November 4, 2007
Hey Folks!
JP and I are just 2 weeks away from starting our 4 month gig on the Diamond Princess. We decided that we wanted to start a real Travel Blog to document all of our travels, performances, and adventures.
Since not all of our family and friends use myspace (I know, crazy right?!) we found a cool site that is specifically for Travel Blogs! This way, ANYONE can subscribe to it and get notifications of when we post something new. We will be updating our site with Pictures, Diary Entries, Maps, and also Bi-Weekly Video Blogs.
So, check out our Travel Blog Here, and subscribe to it if you'd like to keep updated on our travels and musical adventures. Come along with us for the ride!
Bon Voyage! (or as they say in Hawaii: Aloha!)
JP and I are just 2 weeks away from starting our 4 month gig on the Diamond Princess. We decided that we wanted to start a real Travel Blog to document all of our travels, performances, and adventures.
Since not all of our family and friends use myspace (I know, crazy right?!) we found a cool site that is specifically for Travel Blogs! This way, ANYONE can subscribe to it and get notifications of when we post something new. We will be updating our site with Pictures, Diary Entries, Maps, and also Bi-Weekly Video Blogs.
So, check out our Travel Blog Here, and subscribe to it if you'd like to keep updated on our travels and musical adventures. Come along with us for the ride!
Bon Voyage! (or as they say in Hawaii: Aloha!)
New Tattoos! - October 10, 2007
New "Rub-On Temporary" Tattoos, that is!
That's right... now you can sport a nifty little rub on tattoo anywhere you like! Put one on your arm, neck, hip... anywhere you like! Express yourself with one or more of these stylish little 2x2 inch tattoos!
They stay on anywhere from 3-7 days, and come off easily with a little soap, water, and wash cloth!
Buy any other Elke Robitaille Merch Online and get a FREE Temporary Tattoo. Or, get as many as you like for just $1 each!
That's right... now you can sport a nifty little rub on tattoo anywhere you like! Put one on your arm, neck, hip... anywhere you like! Express yourself with one or more of these stylish little 2x2 inch tattoos!
They stay on anywhere from 3-7 days, and come off easily with a little soap, water, and wash cloth!
Buy any other Elke Robitaille Merch Online and get a FREE Temporary Tattoo. Or, get as many as you like for just $1 each!
Elke to Perform at 8th Annual GoGirls Music Festival (Los Angeles) - October 1, 2007
Elke will perform on October 20th at the Los Angeles GoGirls Music Fest - benefiting the Casitas House for Cats. Elke Performs at 3:00pm.
New Merch Available Now! - June 3, 2007
The Brand-New Elke Robitaille Merchandise is now available for purchase online and at shows!
New T-Shirts, Tanks, Stickers, and even soaps, are now available... so get yours today! Purchasing from the website is easy and safe. Make secure payments online using PayPal.
Click on the Links Below to be directed to the Online Store:
New T-Shirts, Tanks, Stickers, and even soaps, are now available... so get yours today! Purchasing from the website is easy and safe. Make secure payments online using PayPal.
Click on the Links Below to be directed to the Online Store:
Listen to the ArtistFirst Radio Interview - May 31, 2007
Did you get a chance to catch the "Live" broadcast of Elke's Radio Interview? If not, be sure to check it out now! The easiest way to listen, is to go to Elke's "Music" page and click on the link. It is available as an MP3 for both hi-fi and low-fi (faster and slower) internet connections.
ArtistFirst Online Radio Segment Features Elke on 5/19 - Tune in Live - May 15, 2007
Tune In Live to 'Artist First Radio' on Saturday, May 19th (12pm PST / 3pm EST) to catch a one hour Radio Segment featuring Elke Robitaille.
Simply go to the website and click on the "Click to Listen Live" Link in the upper left hand corner.(remember, this is at 12pm PST / 3pm EST on Saturday, May 19th only)
For some extra fun... click on "Email the DJ" during the one hour live segment for a chance to have the DJ ask Elke any questions you have!
If you are not able to catch the radio segment live... you can still visit 'Artist First Radio' any time after the show date and click on "Past Shows" to find Elke's pre-recorded radio segment
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Tune In Live! Be Interactive! Email Questions! And Spread the Word! Have Fun!
For more information please visit: www.artistfirst.com
New Banners Up! - April 30, 2007
3 new promotional banners have been posted! Use them to help share the love and spread the word about Elke's Music. Go to the "Links" page to see the banners and what they link to. Feel free to post them anywhere yo like!
Elke Now on YouTube.com - April 25, 2007
Elke now has her own Music Channel on YouTube.com
Check it out now! You can add her as a friend, subscribe to her videos, rank videos, and leave comments and feedback!
Elke's YouTube Music Channel
Check it out now! You can add her as a friend, subscribe to her videos, rank videos, and leave comments and feedback!
Elke's YouTube Music Channel