Miki Huber - News

Recent Interview: funky mofo music webzine ...

Recent Interview:

Upcoming gigs: Thur. Mar. 9th @ 9:30 PM @ The Kn ...

Upcoming gigs:

Thur. Mar. 9th @ 9:30 PM @ The Knitting Factory (Alterknit Lounge)
7021 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA
Featuring the great Happy Niceweather and Mia and Jonah from Oakland
for tix and info., please email maymunah7@sbcglobal.net
Cost: $10

Review by JezebelMusic.com: "A simultaneously mys ...

Review by JezebelMusic.com:

"A simultaneously mysterious and down-to-earth songwriter, Miki mixes a certain folk delicacy with punk undertones...Miki's music shines very brightly."

Performance review by Liberated Matter.com: "Unu ...

Performance review by Liberated Matter.com:

"Unusually subtle songwriting and swelteringly melancholic performances"

Review of "Flutter" by Emmy A. Wards, Drowned in S ...

Review of "Flutter" by Emmy A. Wards, Drowned in Sound.com:

I am continuously unimpressed by UK Anti-folk. However, when a CD arrives with the endorsements of its flashy American parent, Anti-folk New York, my ears are wont to prick up, and I develop the kind of nervous excitement that comes with unwrapping a car-shaped present at Christmas.

The genre has in its existence provided platforms for some invaluable outside musicians, ranging from fashionistas Beck and Regina Spektor, to fuzzy animals and circus-masters like the Moldy Peaches and Curtis Eller, and into this finest of traditions steps twenty-something songstress Miki Huber, whose second release 'Flutter' brings her across the sea to our stages.

Having heard so little, I would hesitate to over-praise, but this handful offers a taste of a potentially great talent. The attraction of this EP is in its containment. With her clear flat vocals reminiscent of an unembellished Cat Power, Huber seems removed even to her own music. Her writing is unsentimental to a fault, with meanings veiled in between language so blank, it could be a series of Haikus, penned by David Lynch during the midget years. The songs are sometimes cold, occasionally repetitive, but in their best moments they are compelling, dream-like and commendably weird.

Stand out tracks are 'Cat in the Hat' and 'Blow Them Away', the first of which is now one of my favourite songs, and from these I know my interest in Huber will extend long past this article.

Like I said, I won't lay it on too thickly until I've watched her play. If you'd care to join me in introduction to the Mysterious Miss Huber, who aptly grew up on a goat and honey-bee farm in the Mojave Desert, you can check her upcoming dates on www.mikihuber.com. As for the EP, if you're a fan of Jonathan Richman, Adam Green, or Cat Power, it's probably worth tracking down a copy, if only for the brilliant, brilliant 'Cat in the Hat'.

Review of "Songs" by South of mainstream.com: A ...

Review of "Songs" by South of mainstream.com:

A pleasing mixture of the delicacy of Cat Power and the quirky appeal of Mirah, Songs by Miki Huber was an unexpected seven song delight, waiting patiently to be discovered in my queue.

While Miki emulates the often sad and simple delivery I've come to love when delivered by Chan Marshall, she's got a bit more faith in her vocal delivery. The strength of her pipes adds to the simple beauty of the short but memorable "Cat In The Moon", a simple but lush two minute track.

The sparse and sputtering style of the guitar and the vocal delivery on "The Hollywood Song" and "Another Dance" reminded me of Mirah's first album, one of my very favorite repeat listen discs.

The simple, almost sparse, musical arrangements enhance the sincere and stunning vocals. Mournful violin enhances the emotive quality.

This disc won't appeal to everyone because it's relatively simple and sparse, but lovers of Cat Power, Mirah and even Helium or Mary Timony's solo works should enjoy this reflective and compelling recording.

Review by Martin Newell, Cherry Red recording arti ...

Review by Martin Newell, Cherry Red recording artist:

Your track ["I will Haunt your Room" on Martin Newell's tribute CD] was my first favourite when I heard it...It has a genuine winsomeness and pathos in it. You should send it to a record company and demand a big advance.

Review of "Songs" by Anna Maria Stjärnell, C ...

Review of "Songs" by Anna Maria Stjärnell, CollectedSounds.com:

Miki Huber makes intimate-sounding, clever songs and sings them in a hushed voice. I thought of early Suzanne Vega while hearing this. "The Hollywood Song" is a gem with a sad tale at the centre. "We're all soul benders in Hollywood," she sings poignantly. "Trees" is like Cat Power. Huber plays the guitar beautifully here. "Through The Window" uses Baird Duthie's violin to flesh out the stripped-down sound. The songs melancholy mood is brought out in a subtle way. "I Will Haunt Your Room" is a cover of a song by English songwriter Martin Newell. I'm not familiar with the original, but Huber's version shines. It's quirky and lovely. So this brief album ends, and I hope she makes another just like it, only longer.

Past Radio play: RADIO CRYSTAL BLUE Ranked among ...

Past Radio play:

RADIO CRYSTAL BLUE
Ranked among the TOP 50 recording artists with most internet airplay, Summer 2005 www.radiocrystalblue.com

Past gigs: Fri. Mar. 3rd @ 9:30 PM @ Cafe Europ ...

Past gigs:

Fri. Mar. 3rd @ 9:30 PM @ Cafe Europe
7701 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood
All ages
30 minute set
FREE
MAP

Tue. Feb. 14th @ 8:00 PM @ Room 5 Lounge 143 N. La ...

Tue. Feb. 14th @ 8:00 PM @ Room 5 Lounge
143 N. La Brea Ave., Hollywood
$8.00 cover MAP

Sun. Jan 15th @ 10:30 PM @ The Viper Room Downstai ...

Sun. Jan 15th @ 10:30 PM @ The Viper Room Downstairs Lounge
8852 Sunset Blvd West Hollywood, CA
phone (ticket purchasing)............... 310.358.1881
phone (schedule information).......... 310.358.1880
It's on the corner of Sunset & Larrabee, 5 blocks West of La Cienega, 1 block east of San Vicente

Miki Huber CD Release Party Wed. Nov. 16th @ 9:30 ...

Miki Huber CD Release Party
Wed. Nov. 16th @ 9:30 PM @ Sidewalk Cafe
94 Ave. A and 6th St. , New York, NY 10001
Cost: free

8:30 PM Travis Miller and band
9:30 PM Miki Huber and band
10:30 - 12 midnight ... The Jupiterians (miscellaneous performing guest artists -- some mighty fine artists!)

Wed. Oct. 19th @ 10:00 PM @ Rockwood Music Hall 19 ...

Wed. Oct. 19th @ 10:00 PM @ Rockwood Music Hall
196 Allen Street New York City
free
Phone: 212-477-4155

Sat. Sept. 10th @ 11:00 PM @ The Sidewalk Cafe 94 ...

Sat. Sept. 10th @ 11:00 PM @ The Sidewalk Cafe
94 Ave. A at 6th St. New York City
free (2 drink minimum)
212 473-7373.
subways: N, R, 6, F

Howl Festival Thurs. August 25th @ 10 PM @ The C N ...

Howl Festival
Thurs. August 25th @ 10 PM @ The C Note
157 Ave. C (at 10th St.) New York, NY 10009
212-677-8142

Fri. Aug. 5th @ 9:00 PM @ Mr. Wolf's Noodle Bar ...

Fri. Aug. 5th @ 9:00 PM @ Mr. Wolf's Noodle Bar
33 St. Stephen Street, Bristol, England
(between Baldwin Street and Corn Street)

Sat. August 20th @ 9:00 PM @ Night & Day Cafe ...

Sat. August 20th @ 9:00 PM @ Night & Day Cafe
No. 26 Oldham Street, Manchester (N. Quarter)
with MY COMPUTER and GHOSTLY MAN

plus DJ Duncan till late

Door: £6
Advance: £4*

Times: 8:00 PM - 2:00 AM (Miki Plays at approximately 9:00 PM)

Fri. August 19th @ 9:15 PM @ The Betsey Trotwood ...

Fri. August 19th @ 9:15 PM @ The Betsey Trotwood
London, England
Bus to Farringdon Station : 55, 63, 243, N35, N55 & N243 (the 63 bus runs right by the venue) or tube (Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan lines) or Thameslink overground train service to Farringdon station.

also playing:

Rod Thomas and Ross Palmer

(£5/£4 advance)

Wed. August 17th @ 10:00 PM @ The Ivy House, Peck ...

Wed. August 17th @ 10:00 PM @ The Ivy House, Peckham
40 Stuart Road, London, England
tel: 020 7732 0222 • transport Buses 63, 12, 78, P3, 484, 312, P12 • Trains Peckham Rye, Nunhead, Honor Oak, Brockley, Tube New Cross, New Cross Gate

Sat. August 13th @ 10:30 PM @ The Labour Club 97, ...

Sat. August 13th @ 10:30 PM @ The Labour Club
97, Charles St. Northampton, England
Tel: 01604 454280 MAP
NO COVER
9:30 PM - Mrs Pilgrimm
10:30 PM - Miki Huber

Thurs. August 10th @ 11:30 PM @ The 12 Bar Denmark ...

Thurs. August 10th @ 11:30 PM @ The 12 Bar
Denmark St. ("Tin Pan Alley"), London, England

8:30 PM - ADRIAN R TEENBEAT - www.sickhappyidle.com
9:15 PM - JOE BUZFUZ - www.sergeantbuzfuz.com
10:00 PM - THE ORIGINAL BEEKEEPERS - www.shammyleather.co.uk
10:45 PM - THE DIRTY PINS - www.sickhappyidle.com
11:30 PM - MIKI HUBER

UK TOUR KICK OFF Wed. July 27th @ 9:00 PM @ The ...

UK TOUR KICK OFF

Wed. July 27th @ 9:00 PM @ The Sidewalk Cafe
Ave. A and 6th St., New York
F train to 2nd Ave. (and Houston) and walk up or L train to 1st Ave. (and 14th St.) and walk down. MAP
7:30 PM - A Brief View of The Hudson
8:00 PM - Erin Sax Seymore
9:00 PM - Miki Huber
10:00 PM - Paul Belger
11:00 PM - Ivan Sandomire (of Echolalia)
12:00 PM - Hillary Hufford

Fri. July 15th @ 9:30 @ The Listening Room - Caffe ...

Fri. July 15th @ 9:30 @ The Listening Room - Caffe Vivaldi
32 Jones St. (Off Bleeker, Near 7th Avenue)
212 691-7538
8:00 - 9:00 PM - Merakli
9:30 - 10:30 PM - Miki Huber

Wed. June 8th @ 10:45 PM @ Laila Lounge 113 N 7th ...

Wed. June 8th @ 10:45 PM @ Laila Lounge
113 N 7th St (b/w Wythe and Berry) Brooklyn, NY 11211
Phone: (718) 486-6791

Jezebel Music Showcase line-up:
9:00 PM - Octavio La Fuentes
9:40 PM - Louis Hall
10:20 PM - Jonathan J. Johnson
10:45 PM - Miki Huber