Diamond Lane

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#		Title	Length
1		Wyoming Sky	3:56	Play
2		Window Song	2:56	Play
3		Fashionable	2:25	Play
4		Deep In My Pocket	2:45	Play
5		Tonight	1:02	Play
6		Somebody	4:29	Play
7		Diamond Lane	3:45	Play
8		Birthday Malaise	3:17	Play
9		Come On	3:24	Play
10		Turn Your Lights Down Low	4:06	Play
11		Follow Me	4:16	Play

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Description

Raining Jane is an up-and-coming, eclectic rock-folk band based in Los Angeles. Mai, Becky, Chaska and Mona function as a complete democratic unit, with each woman contributing equally to both the art and business of the band. Driven by the spirit of independence, Raining Jane's goal is to continue their musical development while inspiring, empowering and entertaining as many people as possible.

The band is currently celebrating the release of their second studio album, "Diamond Lane." Recorded at the legendary Village Recorder in Santa Monica, "Diamond Lane" was produced, engineered and mixed by Grammy-award winner Mark Johnson (Ben Harper, Keb' Mo, Jackson Browne), and Robin Moxey. The new album is a collection of 10 Raining Jane originals, plus a rendition of Bob Marley's "Turn Your Lights Down Low."

Together now for over five years, Raining Jane gigs regularly at L.A. venues such as The Troubadour, Genghis Cohen and Temple Bar. In November of 2003, the band won third place out of 420 entries in "Acoustic Live," a singer/songwriter competition held at Westwood Brewing Company. In 2003 and 2004, Music Connection Magazine named Raining Jane a "Hot 100 Unsigned Artist."

In the past year, Raining Jane has broken out of California with full-fledged multi-state college and club tours, opening for acts such as Guster, Rasputina and Bonfire Madigan. Nationwide college touring has catapulted via the band's participation in NACA. Raining Jane was the most co-op'd act of NACA West 2003, and they are one of only three independent artists chosen for a mainstage showcase at the 2005 NACA National Conference.

To answer the obligatory question of "who do they sound like?" - Raining Jane's music can roughly be described as an eclectic combination influences, ranging between Ani DiFranco, Fleetwood Mac, Sleater-Kinney and The Fugees. The band's instrumentation centers on guitars, drum kit, bass and cello, but what seals the deal on the trademark Raining Jane sound is their chill-inducing three-part vocal harmonies. Guitarist/cellist Mai Bloomfield and guitarist Chaska Potter share lead vocals, drummer Mona Tavakoli sings back-up vocals and raps, and bassist/guitarist Becky Gebhardt sometimes sings and sometimes rocks the sitar. Mona is also known for ripping on the cajon - a wooden, rectangular drum originating in South America. Together these four women have an "undeniable" chemistry, engaging audiences with a dynamic and energetic stage presence. On any given night, they may make you laugh, cry or just want to take them home.

The songs of Raining Jane are inspired by a variety of life experiences. Lyrical content is both comedic and serious (usually not at the same time). Lighter subject matter includes regrettable fashion choices, disappointing birthdays and Internet love. Other songs reflect on topics ranging from personal relationships to global politics. An overall message of positivity is carried throughout the music.

Armed with copies of the new album stuffed in every pocket and crevice, Raining Jane is taking their music all around the country, playing shows from New York to San Diego. Guiding their journey is a passion for music and desire to make a difference in the world, one song at a time.