An Evening with Swedish Crooner, Anders Holst April 13, 2011

SWEDISH CROONER ANDERS HOLST RETURNS TO NEW YORK FOR
A PERFORMANCE AT BUBBLE LOUNGE, APRIL 13, 2011

“His (Anders) honest and original love songs can give romantic music a brand new chance. Do your heart a favor and check him out.” - QUINCY JONES
“Anders Holst is a regal contender to become the new crowned prince of contemporary romantic music. The original compositions across Romantika glide with the ease and beauty of a springtime drive through the countryside.” – CHUCK TAYLOR, BILLBOARD MAGAZINE
(NEW YORK, NY) March 16, 2011 – After spending the last six months recording a new album in Sweden, The ‘Sting of Stockholm’ is back in town for a very special engagement – a live performance at Bubble Lounge TriBeCa on April 13th, 2011 at 9:00pm.

In anticipation of his third release, SoHo Suite, Anders will be performing in the heart of TriBeCa at the Bubble Lounge. Anders will play selections from his previous releases, Romantika, and Five, as well as a preview of tracks from his highly anticipated new album. Stripping his larger set-up down to three supporting musicians, Anders will provide a sultry soundtrack for the evening in this already intimate, romantic space.

SoHo Suite, (due out June 2011) is meant as an ode to his New York neighborhood and the emotions it inspires. The album includes originals with a jazzy interpretation of Michael McDonald’s “I Keep Forgettin’ (Every Time You’re Near)”. Although not a far departure from Romantika and Five, SoHo Suite promises to bring a fresh approach to Adult Contemporary composition, which will be presented in a rare, pre-release live show at Bubble Lounge.

After the release of his critically acclaimed EP, Five, Anders released his first full-length album, Romantika, in January of 2009, which was touted by Smooth Jazz.com as “a grand success;” moreover, Chuck Taylor of Billboard Magazine heralded Holst to “become the new crowned prince of contemporary romantic music.” The ten songs on the album capture Holst's remarkable fondness for penning songs that are truly from and of the heart, enhanced by a genuine and refined pop sensitivity and an incomparable elegance.

Following the success of Romantika, Anders secured multiple performances at the prestigious Feinstein’s at the Loews Regency Hotel, an appearance on WNBC’s Weekend Today and in 2010 a nomination for an American Smooth Jazz Award in the International Male Vocalist category, among the likes of major label artists, Michael Bublé, Seal and Matt Dusk.

For additional information about Anders Holst, visit www.andersholst.com.
Bubble Lounge Event Details:
Wednesday, April 13th, 9:00PM
Bubble Lounge
228 West Broadway
New York, NY 10013
212.431.3433
Reservations required: www.bubblelounge.com/new-york
ABOUT ANDERS HOLST

Soulful Swedish singer/songwriter Anders Holst blends smoky jazz with the adult contemporary melodicism of Sting, Seal, and Leonard Cohen. Born in Gothenburg Sweden, Anders grew up in a home filled with music. Not only from the thousands of choirs for which his nation is known, but also his father’s diverse record collection – Artie Shaw, Duke Ellington, Frank Sinatra, and later The Supremes, Dionne Warwick and Burt Bacharach. Following his influences and passion, Anders wrote his first song at age eleven. After years in the consulting business, Anders released his first EP, Five in 2005, which All Music Guide heralded as, “deftly weaving pop, jazz, and classical into a smooth style all its own.” The great reception encouraged the 2009 release of his second album, Romantika – a collection of songs that ponder love, separation and redemption. Romantika’s release lead to a multitude of shows at the prestigious Feinstein’s at the Loews Regency, a northeast tour of Botanical Gardens as part of his “Love Blooms” tour, a performance on WNBC’s Weekend Today in New York, and a nomination for International Male Vocalist of the Year – alongside Michael Buble, Seal and Matt Dusk – in the 2010 American Smooth Jazz Awards. His third release, SoHo Suite is slated for June 2011.

ABOUT BUBBLE LOUNGE

The Bubble Lounge opened its doors in 1996 - New York's Premiere Champagne bar serving 300 champagnes and sparkling wines, twenty-five by the glass. The Lounge is a unique environment in which one can explore, discover and taste new champagnes. The Lounge features a full bar and a menu of small plates and desserts by Pichet Ong. It regularly offers live music, rotation of great DJs, projections and a burlesque moment on Thursdays.

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