Keith Allan Mitchell | Music Profile

music news KeithAlanMitchell Band/Artist: Keith Alan Mitchell
Location: San Francisco
Styles:
Acoustic Rock / Alt-Country / Indie Folk
Similar to: Father John Misty, The Head and the Heart, Tom Petty, R.E.M., David Gray
CD: This Clumsy World
Release date: June 20, 2014

Members/Instruments:
Keith performs solo (vocals/acoustic guitar). Album credits: Keith Alan Mitchell – guitar/vocals; Jonathan Kirchner – bass; Andrew Laubacher – tambourine; Michael Zisman – Mandolin; Kirby Hammel – keyboards; Kathy Kennedy – backing vocals on “Swaying.”

Production: Recorded by Scott McDowell at Hyde St. Studio C, San Francisco. Mixed by Randy Rood. Mastered by Brian Lucey at Magic Garden Mastering.

Tracklisting:
1. Been Buried (3:08)
2. Swaying (5:15)
3. You Just Disappear (3:15)
4. Crossed That Line (4:23)
5. What it Means to Soar (4:14)
6. Tavern Angeline (3:35)
7. The Feud (3:42)
8. Next Time (4:19)
9. Every Every (3:07)
10. The Low Way (3:01)
11. Diamond Blues (3:12)
12. Our Eyes (3:39)

Bio:
Keith Alan Mitchell is a singer/songwriter based in the San Francisco Bay Area.

His first album, This Clumsy World, will be released in mid-June. He will be playing shows in the Bay Area and beyond to promote the release, beginning June 20th in San Francisco. After fronting bands in his native Ohio and in California, this is his first solo album.

Influenced by a range of songwriters including David Gray, Paul Westerberg, and Tom Petty, Mitchell values a sincere voice, thoughtful lyrics, and a rock ‘n’ roll groove in his acoustic guitar-driven music.

The upcoming release, This Clumsy World, features a variety of seasoned and up-and-coming Bay Area musicians. However, Keith Alan Mitchell usually performs solo, often including a favorite cover song or two among his many originals.

 

 

Beyoncé Responds To That Solange And Jay Z Lift Attack

Beyoncé has responded to the rumours that Jay Z’s 100th problem, her sister Solange, is no longer her friend by posting a lot of pictures of the two together on her Instagram.

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32-year-old Beyoncé uploaded a picture of them at Coachella last month, one of them hugging and one of the sisters looking happy together on the back of a truck. But where does this leave Jay Z? What really happened in that lift? Will we ever know? Maybe not, but some of the rumours are that Jay wanted to go to Rihanna’s afterparty, or that Solange has just never liked her brother-in-law and has flipped out before.

Tell us what you think.

Cooking with Cathryn Dresser Baking Videos

With summer fast approaching, getting food on the table everyday isn’t easy as we find ourselves longing to spend less time in the kitchen and more time outside with friends and family.

Thankfully, Great British Bake Off contestant and mummy baker, Cathryn Dresser knows just how you feel and together with Sun-Maid Raisins has created three exclusive new recipe videos, proving that even the quickest and easiest of recipes can be enjoyable for the whole family.

The recipes include Cathryn’s nutritious and delicious Honey Nut Cereal Bars, which are great for those rushed mornings as a breakfast on the go, or a lunchbox snack.

When you’re snuggled up on the sofa with a cuppa, Cathryn’s Snickerdoodle biscuits make for a perfect treat that will satisfy your sweet tooth and can be enjoyed by all the family.

To watch Cathryn Dresser make these deliciously tempting recipes, take a look at the videos below and let’s bake!

Honey Nut Cereal Bars Recipe

Honey Nut Cereal Bars Recipe

MAKES 12 – 15 MINUTES PREPARATION – 30 MINUTES COOKING

Ingredients

100g butter, plus extra for greasing

200g Porridge Oats

100g Sunflower Seeds

50g Sesame Seeds

50g Chopped Walnuts

3tbsp Honey

100g Light Muscovado Sugar

1tsp Ground Cinnamon

50g Sun-Maid Raisins

50g Dried Cherries

Method:

Preheat the oven to 160°C/325°F/Gas Mark 3. Grease and line the base of an 18 x 25cm baking tin.

In a separate roasting tin, mix the oats, seeds and walnuts in a separate tray, then pop them in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes to toast. Meanwhile, warm the butter, honey and sugar in a pan, stirring until the butter has melted and the sugar has mostly dissolved. Add the toasted oats, nuts and seeds, cinnamon, Sun-Maid Raisins and dried cherries, then mix until everything is completely coated.

Tip into the prepared tin, press down lightly, then bake for 30 minutes. Cool in the tin before cutting into 12 bars.

Snickerdoodle Biscuits Recipe

Snickerdoodle Biscuits Recipe

MAKES 20 – 15 MINUTES PREPARATION – 10 MINUTES COOKING

Ingredients

240g Unsalted Butter, Melted

180g Soft Brown Sugar

100g Caster Sugar, plus extra for rolling

1 Egg

1tsp Vanilla Extract

½tsp Cinnamon, plus extra for rolling

1/2tsp Baking Soda

50g Sun-Maid Raisins

1/2tsp Cream of Tartar

1/2tsp Allspice, plus extra for rolling

Pinch of Salt

300g Plain Flour

Method:

Preheat the oven to 160°C/325°F/Gas Mark 3, and grease a large baking tray.

Melt the butter and add the sugars. Beat the egg well, then stir into the butter and sugar mixture. Add the vanilla, cinnamon, baking soda, Sun-Maid Raisins, cream of tartar, allspice and salt. Mix well. Add the flour gradually mixing well each time.

In another bowl, mix the extra cinnamon with the extra caster sugar – approximately one teaspoon of cinnamon to one tablespoon of sugar. Form the cookie dough into small balls about the size of a walnut and roll in the cinnamon/sugar mix before placing on the prepared baking tray.

Remove from the oven, leave to cool on the baking tray for two minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool properly.

White Chocolate and Sun-Maid Raisin Fudge Recipe

White Chocolate and Sun-Maid Raisin Fudge Recipe

MAKES 15 – 20 PIECES – 5 MINUTES PREPARATION – 20 MINUTES COOKING

Ingredients

500g Golden Caster Sugar

500ml Double Cream

3tbsp Liquid Glucose

140g White Chocolate, roughly chopped

100g Sun-Maid Raisins

Method:

Line a 22cm square non-stick tin with baking parchment.

Put the caster sugar, double cream and liquid glucose in a pan. Heat slowly, stirring continually, until the sugar melts. Now turn up the heat and fast boil the mixture until a small amount dropped into a glass of cold water sets. Turn off the heat and keep stirring for five minutes, or until the mixture starts to thicken. Sprinkle in the white chocolate and Sun-Maid Raisins and very briefly swirl through the mixture.

Pour into the tin and leave to set overnight, then turn out and cut into squares.

What’s your favourite?

Scientists Reveal The ‘Language of Love’

finding love‘Physically fit’, ‘perceptive’ and ‘passionate’ – the words to a woman’s heart revealed

They may only be words, but the language men use in their online dating profiles can have a serious impact on getting them noticed by the opposite sex.

In a study of 12,000 dating profiles on eHarmony.co.uk, the relationship site identified the top ten words with the ‘D Factor’ – or ‘date factor’ – that were most likely to grab the attention of single women looking for great dates.

The data showed that men who mention some form of physical fitness, or described themselves as perceptive, passionate or optimisticall saw more approaches.

Conversely, women describing themselves as sweet, ambitious or thoughtful were more likely to see men start up conversations with them.

Interestingly the word ‘funny’ saw both male and female dater’s ears prick up, with both sexes ranking it sixth out of the top ten list; showing there are some things men and women do agree on.

And these extra approaches are far from insignificant. Physically fit or perceptive men attracted between 60-70% more interest from women who wanted to get to know them better; whereby sweet, ambitious or funny women saw between 20-45% more approaches.

The study also revealed that women are more interested in what men have to say for themselves, not just their looks – being more likely to consider a man based on his description rather than his picture. Words used on a profile were shown to have a wider impact (-64% to +69%) on women’s decision to approach, whereby this scale was narrower for men (-43% to +46%).

Jemima Wade, spokesperson for eHarmony.co.uk, said: “Whilst the research shows certain words serve to grab fellow daters’ attention, at eHarmony we know that daters are looking for quality dates every time. And that takes more than just a few words; it’s about finding someone with the same values, who instantly gets you.”

Jemima added: “That’s why we worked with the University of Oxford to develop our Compatibility Matching System and employ scientists to keep refining and improving our algorithm to ensure it’s the best tool to help people find that extra special someone.”

The top 10 words with the ‘D Factor’ (female / male)

1. Sweet (+46%) / Physically fit (+69%)

2. Ambitious (+39%) / Ambitious (+64%)

3. Thoughtful (+30%) / Perceptive (+63%)

4. Spontaneous (+30%) / Passionate (+54%)

5. Physically fit (+22%) / Optimistic (+44%)

6. Funny (+21%) / Funny (+38%)

7. Outgoing (+19%) / Spontaneous (+33%)

8. Optimistic (+17%) / Thoughtful (+21%)

9. Hard working (+17%) / Affectionate (+17%)

10. Passionate (+16%) / Outgoing (+17%)

The Best Sex & The City Quotes

It has been 10 years since Sex & The City was on our screens and to celebrate we have brought you some of the best quotes from Carrie & Co. Enjoy.

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Samantha on oral sex: “Easy?! You men have no idea what we’re dealing with. Teeth placement and jaw stress and suction and gag reflex. And all the while bobbing up and down, moaning and trying to breathe through our noses. Easy? Honey, they don’t call it a job for nothing.”
Stanford: “Puberty is a phase… fifteen years of rejection is a lifestyle.”

 

Carrie: “Saturday night’s dinner came and went with no call from Big. My life was suddenly shit.”

 

Samantha: “Men cheat for the same reason that dogs lick their balls… because they can.”

Samantha: “Did you see that bulge…?”

Miranda: “Um. He was wearing a cup.”

Samantha: “Well honey, his cup runneth over.”

 

 Miranda: “I said no white, no ivory, no nothing that says ‘virgin’. I have a child. The jig is up.”

 

Anthony: “Ugly sex is hot. Some of the best sex I’ve had is with people I can’t stand.”

 

Miranda: “What’s the big mystery? It’s my clitoris, not the sphinx.”

Carrie: “I think you just found the title of your autobiography.”

 

Miranda (leaving a message on Carrie’s answering machine): “Your good friend Miranda has just taken a piece of cake out of the garbage and eaten it. You will probably need this information when you check me into the Betty Crocker Clinic.”

Charlotte: “I read it in a magazine.”

Miranda: “What magazine? Convenient Theories For You Monthly?”

 

Carrie: “I like my money right where I can see it… Hanging in my closet.”

 

Carrie: “I’m 35. 35 is not 25.”

Miranda: “Thank God!”

Carrie: “I’m 35!”

Samantha: “Oh, shut the fuck up. I’m 140.”

 

Miranda reacting to Steve proposing after she finds out she is pregnant:

Miranda: “What are you? Fucking crazy?”

Steve: “That’s your answer!?”

 

Samantha: “Yes. I need glasses and I’m not ashamed. I have a sexy young man who loves to fuck me and I’m fabulous.”

Miranda: “Have you considered putting that on a t-shirt?”

 

Charlotte: “My vagina’s depressed.”

Miranda: (to waitess who asks if she wants anything) “Oh, I’m fine but why don’t we ask Charlotte’s hoo-ha if it’d like a side of fries?”

 

Berger: “I’m sorry. I can’t. Don’t hate me.” On the post-it note he broke up with Carrie with.

 

Miranda: “I can’t go. I’m just not ready to be separated from the baby.”

Carrie: “What???”

Miranda: “I’m kidding! Steve took him two hours ago. I’m free, I’m free!”

Carrie: “I’ve spent $40,000 on shoes and I have no place to live?! I will literally be the old woman who lived in her shoes.”

 

Samantha: “He tried to hold my hand.”

Carrie: “You mean to tell me that Smith is a hand-holder? And to think he once served us food.”

 

 

On always having an orgasm when she has sex: Samantha: “When I RSVP to a party, I make it my business to come.”

 

Carrie: “People go to casinos for the same reason they go on blind dates – hoping to hit the jackpot. But mostly, you just wind up broke or alone in a bar.”

 

Carrie: “And if you would shut your trap, I could tell you that I love, love, loved it! I loved it… Except for one huge problem. You have your leading lady running all over town wearing a scrunchie. A SCRUNCHIE!”

 

Carrie: “Miranda was a huge fan of the Yankees. I was a huge fan of being anywhere you could smoke and drink at two in the afternoon without judgment.”

 

Samantha: “I’m a try-sexual. I’ll try anything once.”

 

Courtney (showing Carrie her book cover): “Let me talk you through it. Blurred background, aah, fast paced city. And you, naked with nothing but your ideas.”

Carrie: “I get it. But, see, no matter how fast paced the city, I always manage to get my clothes on before I leave the apartment.”

 

Miranda: “Whatever happened to aging gracefully?”

Carrie: “It got old.”

 

Miranda: “I once was broken up with by a guy’s doorman: ‘I’m sorry Ms. Hobbes, Jonathan won’t be coming down. Ever.'”

 

Samantha: “It’s my week between waxes. I have three errant hairs and this asshole thinks I’m George Of The Jungle.

Carrie: “Well that’s horrifying.”

Samantha: “And you should see the bush on him. I need a weed-whacker just to find his dick.”

 

Samantha: “Ladies! Seamen, twelve o’clock!”

Miranda: “I pray when I turn around there are sailors, because with her, you never know.”

 

Samantha: “I’m back with Richard.”

Charlotte: “Richard whose death we’ve been plotting?”

 

Samantha: “I think I have monogamy. I caught it from you people.”

Carrie: “Now it’s airborne.”

Carrie: “I used to think those people who sat alone at Starbucks writing on their laptops were pretentious posers. Now I know: They are people who have recently moved in with someone.”

 

Print Your Own Make-up

Last week Tech Crunch announced that make-up lovers everywhere will be able to print any shade or type of make up from their own home for just $300!!

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Call it crazy but it is true, Harvard Business School’s very own Grace Choi has invented the product that could be the answer to the make-up world, printable make-up. The Mink as it has been named, allows you to pick a colour, any colour online or from a photo, and produces eye shadows, lipsticks and any other form of cosmetic goodie from the hit of a button.

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Choi researched into the make-up industry, the ingredients, the pigments, and the formulas that create that favourite lipstick, that sparkly eye shadow and much much more to produce the base for her products. The idea behind her concept is making available the luxury make up and the mass produced all in one place at a click of button, for young girls aged 13 – 21 experimenting with make-up. Break away from the stock colours of pinks and reds and be daring with bright greens and blues. The same dyes that are used in printers are those that are used in make-up Choi claims, as she states ‘take out the bulls***’, the branding, the expensive trip to the make-up counter. The Mink does the same thing as all these brands but right from your own home at a fraction of the price.

 

Check out her announcement at Tech Crunch

 

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What are your views on this evolution of printing and make-up?

 

Urban Decay Electric Palette

Urban Decay have now added the Electric Palette to their collection of famous eye shadow palettes, and I have got my hands on one. I can never fault an Urban Decay palette and having many of them myself they are really great tools to work with. The intense pigments and the variety of colours, those who have invested in Urban Decay palettes will know what I mean. I truly love the electric palette, it is a burst of colour from Gonzo to Freak, a mixture of Chaos and Slowburn and the splash of Savage. These shades are WOW!

 

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After getting the chance to play with the Electric palette and trying different looks by using just the colours in the palette itself as well as getting out my Urban Decay Naked palette as a partner in crime, I have fell in love with the electric palette. The pigment is bright and intense, a real trademark of Urban Decay. I can’t even pick a favourite out the colours, as they are all so different. You may find yourself having to dig your brush in other eye shadow palette to bring out the colour of the shade but with this palette a little dab is all you need for the soft subtle looks as well as the bright daring ones.

 

What I love most about this palette is how it can complete any look by adding a dash of colour. We’ve all had those moments when we are all done up and just staring at ourselves in the mirror thinking something is missing, my face looks plain and you can’t just figure out why. Just add a touch of Electric.

 

Electric can be used not only for eye shadow, but can you it for eye lines with its double ended brush, and if your really feeling creative you can create those theatrical looks as you can use these pigments all over your face and body, don’t just limit it to your eyes! You may be worried about the strong pigments staining but they are easily washed off. I really cannot fault Electric!!

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Is the Electric palette a winner for you?

Top Tips For a Skin-Friendly Summer

amandaeliasAmanda Elias, beauty expert and founder of Bravura London has her top tips for a skin-friendly Summer.

1 – The first thing you want to think about is sun protection; the sun is the main cause of premature ageing which can leave your skin dull, dry, wrinkled and with hyperpigmentation (brown spots). Protect all exposed skin with a broad spectrum SPF (protects against both UVA & UVB) of at least 30, preferably a mineral SPF which acts as a sunblock to instantly block the sun’s rays. Look for a product that’s waterproof and don’t forget your lips, ears and the back of your neck. Re-apply frequently.

2 – You may know about cleansing, exfoliating and moisturising your face but do you spend as much TLC on your body? Ensure you exfoliate at least twice a week and if possible, slather yourself daily (after your shower) in your favourite body lotion.

3 – Do you find your skin flushes when you get hot? Keep a refreshing water spray or toner spray at hand to spritz your face and neck when you feel yourself overheating

4 – Avoid wearing perfumes on your skin; when the sun hits the areas of skin that contain perfumes it can cause irritation. Fragrance your hair by spraying your hairbrush then brush through your locks, every time you swish your hair you’ll be surrounded by a beautiful fragrance.

5 – Sun and lip gloss aren’t a good combination, remember the days of people baking in the sun covered in baby oil? Same thing. Get yourself a good lip balm that contains an SPF, you can get plenty that have colour or line your lips with a lip pencil then top with a clear SPF balm.

6 – Parched skin after too much alcohol and sun? Intensely nourish your skin with an oil such as jojoba oil, this non-comedogenic (won’t block your pores) oil is more of a wax and is close to your skin’s natural oil. For sun burnt skin, help the healing process with pure aloe vera gel and apply 3-4 times a day.

7 – Don’t forget to hydrate yourself, to keep your body functioning properly and to aid in the removal of toxins from our body it needs to be well hydrated so be sure to drink 2-3 litres of liquid (sadly this doesn’t include dehydrating substances such as cocktails and coffee) per day.