SubCulture Take 5 / Julie Feeney
Julie Feeney's sell-out shows on both sides of the Atlantic have received rave reviews, whether solo, with ensemble, with choirs or with full orchestra, and she composes, arranges and orchestrates all of her own music. Her three albums have been internationally critically acclaimed and her opera ‘BIRD’ goes into full production in 2016. She has created a whole host of stunning music videos for her songs and she collaborates with fashion designers to create special costumes and headpieces for every show. She performs at SubCulture with her New York based 6 piece ensemble. See Julie in our space Thursday and Friday this week for four intimate performances. Tickets are $30 in advance and can be purchased by clicking the links below. VIP meet-and-greet tickets are also available.
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SubCulture: Who inspired you to become a musician?
Julie Feeney: I never thought about it whatsoever, I knew from a very early age that it was what I wanted to be. I wanted to do other things as well but it was always my intention to come back to music. I was a magician for a while for example including other things and I still like to feel like I am a magician on stage weaving spells. It should really be part of my job.
SC: So I guess that might answer our next question, but what is your secret talent/party trick?
JF: Unravelling intricate puppet strings
SC: Maybe not! But that is a talent! What’s/Who’s your favorite song/band/artist right now?
JF: Back again to Beethoven. Keep coming back!
SC: What is one wacky thing about you that nobody knows (but they will now!)?
JF: I have the teenchiest little toenail you could imagine. It's been described as an excuse for a toenail.
SC: What was the first concert you ever went to?
JF: I remember going to Annie in London when I was extremely small.
BONUS
SC: Describe your first live performance.
JF: I just remember performing in my home from the age of 3 or 4.
SC: Do you have a pre-show ritual?
JF: I can hardly talk to anyone and I get incredibly nervous. As much isolation and silence as possible is most desire able to me. I once hid in a toilet for 90 minutes in London before a show to escape some extremely lovely people who wanted to hang out. I just couldn't do it though I felt really bad.
SC: Do you have anything new in the works right now?
JF: You will hear some of my opera 'BIRD'.
Thank you for answering our #Take5 questions, Julie! We're so excited to have you in our room!