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Proof We Were Here
Behind The Making
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Jan 25 12 - ROCK THE SCHOOLS VIDEO
Watch the promo video from this year's Rock The Schools benefit at Grammercy Theater in New York City.
Dec 29 11 - VIDEO INTERVIEW WITH THE UNDERGROUND PLUG
During a stop on the Good Old War tour, I had a chance to talk to The Underground Plug in the basement of Maxwell's in Hoboken, NJ. We spoke about the new album, writing songs, deadlines and more. Watch the full interview and the live performance.
Dec 28 11 - V.E. ON 2011 BEST-OF LISTS
Aide Memoire has been named the #1 album of 2011 on BlowUpRadio's Top 100 list. Meanwhile, the Star Ledger was kind enough to include my name on their list of "Things We Loved" alongside other Jersey natives like Real Estate, The Front Bottoms, Nicole Atkins, and The Feelies. Pop Break listed AM as one of the best albums of the year alongside much bigger acts like Fleet Foxes, Dawes and Peter, Bjorn and John, calling the album "emotionally heavy...with a unique vibe all its own." And over at JerseyBeat.com, we got two mentions: "Galoshes On A Sunny Day" made the list of Top 20 songs and Aide Memoire made the list of Top 10 NJ Albums. Thank you so much for giving a shit about what I/we (try to) do.
Dec 16 11 - SHOW/ALBUM REVIEW IN STAR-LEDGER
Read a rave review by Tris McCall about our recent performance at Maxwell's opening up for Good Old War on their Northeastern tour. Here's a flattering line about Aide Memoire: "The album sounds live, titanic and often breathtaking in its raw beauty."
Dec 07 11 - AIDE MEMOIRE INCLUDED IN NJ.COM'S HOLIDAY GIFTS
"When you ponder presents for family and friends this holiday season, why not think local?" says NJ.com writer Jim Testa. Of course, we agree. Aide Memoire was one of the albums included on the list along with titles by The Feelies and The Front Bottoms.
Dec 02 11 - VEERIES INTERVIEW WITH THE CORRESPONDENCE
The Veeries join me for an interview with The Correspondence about acting, social media, & what I'd do if Radiohead shit in a cup. Fascinating. Read here.
Nov 29 11 - BRAND NEW SONG FOR SALE JUST $0.49
Val Emmich & The Veeries recorded a new song called "Hard To Hurt Someone" live at the Pigeon Club in Hoboken, NJ on a snowy October day in 2011. The song is now for sale as a digital download at valemmich.bandcamp.com. Proceeds from sales for the first two weeks go to benefit the studio, which was damaged by the hurricane that tore up the East Coast earlier this year. Watch the video of the band recording the song on YouTube.
Nov 18 11 - STREAM EVERY SONG FROM AIDE MEMOIRE
That's right. Every song in its entirety, now available to stream for free at youtube.com/valemmich
Nov 04 11 - READ AN INTERVIEW WITH NJ.COM ABOUT THE NEW ALBUM
Read about the inspiration for Aide Memoire, some initial doubts, and the difference in the writing at NJ.com.
Nov 04 11 - AIDE MEMOIRE NOMINATED FOR A 2011 ASBURY MUSIC AWARD
Aide Memoire was nominated in the "Beyond Asbury Top Record/Single/Release" category along with artists like Nicole Atkins, The Parlor Mob and Allie Moss. The winners will be announced at the ceremony on November 13 at the Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ.
Nov 03 11 - $10 OFF HARDCOVER BOOK TILL 11/30
If you were planning on getting a copy of the Aide Memoire companion book Proof We Were Here for yourself or a loved one, now's a good time to order. Just enter promo code BIGTEN at checkout and receive $10 off your total order. Makes a great holiday gift! Offer only good on the hardcover version. Order here.
Nov 02 11 - TON PAPA 7" FOR SALE
You can now buy the limited edition 7" of Ton Papa, and get a 11x17 poster with it. Includes a high-quality download of the 2 studio outtakes from the vinyl plus 2 solo acoustic versions and an exclusive 6-minute video from the studio showing the recording of "Leave Yourself Alone." Or buy the whole thing as a download. Purchase at valemmich.bandcamp.com
Oct 22 11 - GREAT REVIEW OF AIDE MEMOIRE IN THE AQUARIAN
"Possibly Emmich’s best communicative work since Sunlight SearchParty, Aide Memoire embraces the sounds, sights and memorable times of an artist’s life. Unabashed, honest and filled with an audio soundscape the size of Nebraska, this record is a welcome addition to the growing discography of Val Emmich," says reviewer John Pfeiffer. Read the full article here.
Oct 14 11 - AIDE MEMOIRE BOOK NOW AVAILABLE - SAVE 15% BY 10/31
Proof We Were Here is an 80-page book that provides a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the 2011 album Aide Memoire. Features over 100 candid photos from the studio and the road, personal passages from Val's notebook, and in-depth analysis of every song. Available in softcover and hardcover. Purchase now on the new STORE page. (Check out the new link on the navigation bar to your left). SAVE 15% IF YOU ORDER BY 10/31. ENTER PROMO CODE "NEXTBOOK" AT CHECKOUT
Oct 10 11 - WATCH THE VIDEO FOR "WOOLY MAMMOTHS"
Check it out on YouTube.
Sep 25 11 - WATCH "AIDE MEMOIRE" DOCUMENTARY
Watch this 25-minute web documentary for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the new album Aide Memoire (for sale 10/11) at Vimeo. Also, look out for the 80-page companion book, Proof We Were Here, available this fall.
Sep 21 11 - NEW ALBUM FOR SALE 10/11/11
"Aide Memoire" will be released on October 11th via digital download and CD (CDBaby.com). In the meantime, you can preview two selections from the album by clicking on the LISTEN icon here on the home page.
Sep 14 11 - APPEARED ON SHOWTIME'S "THE BIG C"
I recently played a small role in the Showtime drama "The Big C" on September 12 in an episode titled "Fight or Flight."
Aug 03 11 - FINISHED TRACKING THE NEW ALBUM
The Veeries and I have finished recording our new album. On to the mixing stage. Kickstarter backers will have the album in their possession on August 16. Everyone else in September. More news soon.
Jul 14 11 - APPEARING IN NEW TV COMMERCIAL
I recently shot a foreign commercial for Mountain Dew. Watch me do some crazy stunts.
Jul 02 11 - KICKSTARTER COMPLETE!
The campaign is officially over. You helped me raise over $15,000 to fund my new album. Thank you!!! Rewards coming soon. More info at Kickstarter.
Jun 03 11 - ANNOUNCING THE NEW 10K GOAL
You did it! You helped me reach our initial 7k goal in less than 24 hours. Now we're shooting for 10k. If we reach it, I'll be able to release my new album on CD and all Kickstarter Backers will get their name in the liner notes. Make a pledge here and please help spread the word!
Jun 01 11 - PLEASE HELP FUND MY NEW ALBUM
Help me raise $7000 by July 1st and I'll send you wicked rewards in return. All $15-and-up backers will get the digital album on August 16, guaranteed. Check out the various rewards and make a donation by visiting my Kickstarter page. Pretty please.
May 22 11 - "FIGHTING FISH" SHOWING IN NYC
"Fighting Fish" will finally be showing in NYC on June 22 opening up the 2011 VisionFest Film Festival. Get your tickets here.
May 04 11 - WATCH VIDEO FROM LIVE WEB CONCERT
If you missed it live, you can now watch the two-part video from May 3rd's acoustic concert at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, NY via Livestream. Watch Part 1 and Part 2.
Apr 28 11 - LIVE WEB CONCERT MAY 3RD
My performance at the Knitting Factory in Brooklyn, NY will be streamed live on Live Stream. You can watch free. RSVP for the event here.
Mar 29 11 - WATCH "IT'S ONLY YOUR LIFE" IN ITS ENTIRETY
If you happened to buy my 2006 album Sunlight Searchparty on iTunes or a similar digital store, you never received the DVD that came with the CD that featured the film “It’s Only Your Life.” Well, for a while, you can watch all 56 minutes of the film online. It’s currently showing in 5 parts at valemmich.com/videos/ioyl. Enjoy.
Mar 26 11 - HARD TIMES OF VAL EMMICH
Now you've got a good reason to tune into the new season of MTV's show Hard Times of RJ Berger. Starting with the March 28th episode, music from my latest album will appear in a total of five episodes all the way into May.
Mar 24 11 - 'EXTRAS' SHOP OFFICIALLY CLOSED
I will no longer be taking any orders for album extras other than the "Thank You Phonecall.' Thanks to everyone who participated. More info here.
Feb 25 11 - NEW WEBSERIES "MAKING A HIT VIDEO"
Watch longtime collaborator Matt Schuman and I riff on how to make our new music video a hit. You can start with Episode 1 now & then watch the rest. Warning: idiocy involved.
Feb 11 11 - INTERVIEW WITH 'RATH ON RECORD
Check out this interview I did with Jason Kundrath for 'Rath On Record. Music or Acting? He demands I finally choose.
Feb 05 11 - 3 SHOWS IN SO CAL IN FEB
Don't miss my upcoming shows in southern California: Ventura 2/10, Los Angeles 2/13, San Diego 2/16. More info on the EVENTS page.
Jan 25 11 - NEW PODCAST WITH DRUMMER ERIC MICALI
As longtime bandmate Eric Micali begins his “break” from the band, he and I recount some of our best memories during our sixteen years playing music together, including road stories & studio anecdotes. Includes exclusive videos and photos. Listen now.
Jan 18 11 - CD VERSION AVAILABLE TODAY
Buy it here
Jan 07 11 - NEW ALBUM ON CD 1/18 + TONS OF EXTRAS
LOOKING FOR A FEELING... will finally be out on CD January 18 via CDBaby.com. If you're looking for more than just the disc, check out some limited edition special album packages at valemmich.com/extra
Dec 03 10 - OPENING UP FOR NEON TREES 1/14
Don't miss the big show at Webster Hall January 14, 2011. Get tickets here.
Dec 01 10 - ANNOUNCING V.E. SONG SHOP
Want a song written especially for you? Limited time offer for December. Visit valemmich.com/songshop for more info.
Nov 15 10 - TWO SHOWS IN CALIFORNIA
Don't miss my performances this week in Los Angeles 11/16 and San Diego 11/18. Info on the TOUR page.
Oct 13 10 - NEW ALBUM REVIEWED IN THE AQUARIAN
Read John Pfeiffer's review here
Oct 04 10 - ARTIST OF THE MONTH AT "EAT SLEEP BREATHE MUSIC"
Read the interview here.
Sep 23 10 - ARTICLE ON NJ.COM
Read the article "Jersey-bred singer-songwriter Val Emmich embraces the digital age" here
Sep 21 10 - NEW ALBUM OUT TODAY!!!
Download now from iTunes or Amazon. For an additional list of stores, look here.
Sep 07 10 - WATCH ME IN NEW TV COMMERCIAL
My new commercial for Macy's with P Diddy, Jennifer Lopez, Donald Trump & others, premieres on TV September 12. But you can watch it online now!
Sep 04 10 - ANNOUNCING BIG CONTEST!
Answer some trivia questions and I'll send you a free t-shirt, plus an exclusive unreleased track. In the meantime, you'll help me promote my new album. Read the details at valemmich.com/contest.
Sep 02 10 - SONG ON TONIGHT'S "JERSEY SHORE"
Listen for "Just To Feel Alive Again" from my album Songs, Volume 1: Woodstock on MTV's "Jersey Shore" tonight @ 10pm. Hey, if you cant beat 'em up, sing to them.
Sep 01 10 - TICKETS ON SALE FOR RELEASE SHOW OCT 7
Those in the TriState area of the US, don't miss the Album Release show at the Studio at Webster Hall on Thursday, Oct 7. Tickets on sale now here.
Aug 30 10 - READ THE STORY OF THE ALBUM
Learn how it all started and how it's finally going to reach your ears here.
Aug 20 10 - NEW ALBUM OUT SEPT 21
The new album, LOOKING FOR A FEELING YOU NEVER KNEW YOU NEEDED, will be released digitally on September 21, 2010. See tracklisting and cover on the Music page.
Aug 18 10 - NEW PODCASTS WITH MY SISTER & MY MANAGER
My sister Marie embarrasses me and my manager Chris educates me. Listen to both episodes on the Podcast page.
Jul 29 10 - NEW PODCAST WITH DRUMMER ERIC MICALI
Longtime bandmate Eric Micali helps me answer fan-submitted Tumblr questions. Topics include most emotional songs to perform live, details about new record, best coming-of-age Eighties movie and much more. Listen on the Podcast page or on iTunes.
Jul 08 10 - NEW PODCAST FEATURING UNRELEASED SONGS
Producer Jason Cupp & I share stories from various recording sessions. Includes portions of three unreleased songs ("All The Time", "You Know Better" and "My Bear's In Captivity") as well as an alternate version of "Decadent Decline". Listen on the Podcast page.
Jun 24 10 - PODCAST WITH VALEMMICHFANS.COM
Founder of ValEmmichFans.com, Mary Berras, is my guest for a two-part podcast. I answer fan submitted questions & perform an out-of-tune cover of a requested song. Listen on the Podcast page.
Jun 11 10 - FREE AOL DOWNLOAD OF "E.S.T."
My new song "E.S.T." is a FREE AOL download today. Get it here.
Jun 09 10 - NEW INTERVIEW WITH 'YOU SING, I WRITE' BLOG
I talk with fellow Rutgers alum Annie Reuter about a range of topics including songwriting, inspiration and why performing is sometimes like sex. Read it here
Jun 08 10 - SUBSCRIBE TO PODCAST IN ITUNES
The Podcast is now available in iTunes. You can download episodes automatically by clicking "Subscribe." It's all free. And please give it a Rating and/or leave a Review while you're there. Uh, only if you like it.
Jun 04 10 - NEW PODCAST
I talk World Cup, Donald Trump & short films with director & longtime collaborator Matt Schuman. Hear me pitch Matt on my new idea for a documentary & listen to the first installment of a new segment I'm calling The Greatest Song In Several Years. Oh and I also tell a lame story about a guy I looked up to in high school. QUOTE OF THE SHOW: "Wouldn't that be amazing if my footage was the only existing footage of two Great Whites mating?" Listen here.
May 26 10 - NEW PROMO VIDEO
Me & novelist Kate Rockland show what NOT to do at our bookreading/acoustic show June 3rd in Hoboken, NJ. Watch it here. Also, I'm taking song requests for the show at valemmichfans.com
May 24 10 - 'SNOWY DAY' FROM MAY 20
For those who couldn't be at the show. Check out the video
May 18 10 - NEW PODCAST FOR MAY 20 SHOW
In Episode 2, I call producer/guitarist Ron Haney & longtime drummer Eric Micali to discuss the upcoming May 20 show in NYC. Ron finally admits to lying to my face and Eric chooses a secret move for fans to do at the show. Listen on the Podcast page.
May 14 10 - NEW V.E. PODCAST
If you like listening to people talk, you might like the new STAY IN TOUCH WITH VAL EMMICH PODCAST in which I attempt to keep in touch with my friends, and you get to eavesdrop. My first guest is former bassist Jon McGarry. Listen to us discuss newborns, the perils of rooting for white basketball players, our 5 best/worst Lost characters and how many 5th graders we think we could take at one time. Listen or Download for your mobile device.
May 13 10 - FOLLOW ME ON TUMBLR
This will be the site of my blog from now on. If you "follow" me on tumblr, you'll be able to make comments and ask me stuff. Pretty cool. Check my page at valemmich.tumblr.com
May 06 10 - BIG SHOW IN NYC MAY 20
Don't miss it! Mercury Lounge, NYC, 7:30 PM Sharp, $10. Get your tickets here.
May 05 10 - NEW SHORT STORY POSTED
It's called "A Young Man's Deer." Read it here.
Apr 26 10 - HEINEKEN BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO
Check out this Behind-The-Scenes video from my Heineken commercial shoot
Apr 22 10 - "FIGHTING FISH" IN CHICAGO
"Fighting Fish" will be showing at the Talking Pictures Film Festival in Evanston, IL on May 7. More at talkingpicturesfestival.org
Apr 13 10 - LISTEN TO NEW SONG "SIDEKICK"
Stream the new song on the player in the right column. And go ahead and embed it on your own site!
Apr 05 10 - NEW SONGS BEING LEAKED
Watch me worry about how to announce
new music here
Mar 14 10 - WATCH HEINEKEN COMMERCIAL
Watch the Mark Romanek directed spot here
Mar 01 10 - WATCH "FIGHTING FISH" TRAILER
Check out the trailer for my upcoming film "Fighting Fish" at the official movie website www.fightingfishfilm.com
Feb 22 10 - INTERVIEW ON LOGO TV
I was recently featured on on NewNowNext Music PopLab on LOGO TV. Watch the interviews here.
Feb 14 10 - VE IN MARK ROMANEK'S HEINEKEN COMMERCIAL
I just recently shot a Mark Romanek directed spot for Heineken. Should be running on TV in a few weeks. If Mark's name doesn't ring a bell, don't worry; you've seen his work. He's responsible for some of the raddest music videos ever made. Watch 'em here.
Jan 29 10 - GET TICKETS FOR MAXWELLS SAT FEB 27
The show is ages 18 and up. Tickets are $10 at ticketweb.com. Make song requests for the show here.
Dec 30 09 - CHECK OUT MY 'BEST OF THE DECADE' LIST
My fifty cents worth. Don't send me angry emails. Lists are stupid. Read it on the BLOG page.
Dec 11 09 - NEW T-SHIRTS
Mary Berras has designed her own VE t-shirts which you can purchase at valemmichfans.com. I'm partial to the one with the F-bomb.
Nov 30 09 - NEW INTERVIEW WITH PLASTIC VENUS
Read it at PlasticVenus.com.
Oct 07 09 - HEAR A LIVE SHOW & HELP A GOOD CAUSE!
Oct. 16 thru 18 more than 50 acts will perform to benefit the Spondylitis Association of America. Titled “Banding Together,” the event will be webcast on Internet radio stations BlowUpRadio.com & ThePenguinRocks.com. Listeners will be asked to donate $10 & will be sent a CD in return. Tune in & hear a live performance of mine from 2008 in New York City. Click here to view the entire schedule of bands & learn more about the disease.
Aug 19 09 - VIDEO FROM THE STUDIO
Watch the video & get a sneak peak at a brand new song: http://www.youtube.com/valemmich
Aug 13 09 - BACK IN THE STUDIO
I just got back into the studio to start recording my next album. Check Twitter and YouTube for studio updates.
Mar 27 09 - V.E. ON MTV NEWS
Check it out here
Mar 27 09 - WINNER OF FEARLESS VIEWERS POLL
Thanks to all of you, I won the Viewer's Poll on Fearless Music, which means they'll another performance of mine on the next episode March 28. Look out for "Hurt More Later" this week.
Mar 21 09 - ON FEARLESS TV AT SAT 3/21 @ 12:30AM
I'll be on Fearless Music TV this Saturday night, March 21 at 12:30 AM on Fox 5 in NYC performing "Get On With It". If you are not in NYC, check out the time/channel listing at the Fearless Music Myspace blog to find out when and where else it will air. After the episode airs, go to www.fearlessmusic.com and vote for me.
Mar 04 09 - CHECK ME OUT ON TWITTER
Jan 29 09 - NEW SOUTHEAST TOUR DATES ANNOUNCED
Visit the TOUR page for more details.
Jan 13 09 - BACK ON UGLY BETTY FEB 5
Last time, my character Jesse played a live rooftop gig & then broke Betty's heart. Finally, you'll see the resolution on Thursday, February 5 at 8pm on ABC. And as an added bonus, I'm singing one of my own songs again.
Dec 27 08 - 'SNOWY DAY' ON ITUNES NOW
"Snowy Day," as heard on Ugly Betty, is currently available on Itunes as of January 13, 2009. Click Here to Buy
Dec 19 08 - BEST OF 2008
My personal list is up on the Diary page.
Dec 18 08 - COVER OF 'AMERICAN GIRL' NOW ON ITUNES
My acoustic take on Tom Petty's classic is now available on Itunes for 99 cents. Buy it now.
Dec 17 08 - 'GET ON WITH IT' VIDEO UP FOR IMA AWARD
Matt Schuman's video for the song "Get On With It" has been nominated for a 2008 Independent Music Award for Best Music Video. Last year, Matt's video for "The Only One Lonely" took home the award in the same category. View the other finalists here.
Dec 06 08 - TONIGHT'S SHOW 12/6 IN HARTFORD, CT IS CANCELLED
Sorry for any inconvenience. Regards, Team Val
Dec 03 08 - NEW HD VIDEO INTERVIEW FOR WALMART
Check out this interview I did for Walmart's Soundcheck series. It's presented in spiffy HD.
Nov 08 08 - NEW SONG 'SNOWY DAY' ON SALE NOW
The new song Snowy Day that I premiered on Ugly Betty on 11/6 is now for sale exclusively at Myspace.com/valemmich.
Nov 06 08 - DARK SEXUAL JOURNEY IS VAL EMMICH
Dark Sexual Journey is the name of my character Jesse's band on Ugly Betty. The songs we play on the show are indeed my songs and all are available for purchase on Itunes.
Nov 05 08 - LIVE ON RADIO 11/8 EXPLAINING ENTIRE ALBUM
I will be assuming "Total Control" over AT&T Blue Room Radio this Saturday 11/8 letting you in on the secrets behind each song off of Little Daggers. To listen, log on to attblueroom.com/music, click on AT&T Blue Room Radio "Listen Live" button & choose "MIX" on the nav bar.
Nov 04 08 - TODAY IS NOV 4: ELECTION DAY!
Don't forget to get out there and cast your ballot!
Nov 03 08 - APPEARING ON UGLY BETTY NOV 6
This Thursday will be a special episode of Ugly Betty because it will feature my band and I performing our single "Get On With It" on the show as well as a new unreleased song. Tune in at 8pm on ABC.
Oct 28 08 - APPEARING ON UGLY BETTY OCT 30
My character Jesse reappears on Ugly Betty this week on Thursday, October 30 at 8pm on ABC.
Oct 28 08 - FEATURED ARTIST ON AOL'S 'ABOUT TO POP'
I'm a featured artist on AOL Music today. Please head over there and Vote for me.
Oct 02 08 - 'AMERICAN GIRL' COVER POSTED
I just posted my version of Tom Petty's 'American Girl,' as heard on the season premiere of Ugly Betty, at myspace.com/valemmich.
Sep 25 08 - APPEARING ON UGLY BETTY TONIGHT
My character Jesse made his first appearance on Ugly Betty in the Season 3 premiere tonight on Thursday, September 25. Watch the episode on ABC.
Sep 19 08 - PHOTO & BLURB IN ENTERTAINMENT WEEKLY
Val appears in the new September issue with Anne Hathaway on the cover. View article here.