Venus Rocks the House in Garrett Park

Venus packed the Town Hall of Garrett Park, Maryland to celebrate the release of our new CD, Digital Redemption (now available for download on iTunes, Amazon or CD Baby).  We are so grateful to all our friends, family and fans for coming out to join us! Thank you to the Women’s Club of Garrett Park, our hosts. 50% of the proceeds go to the Betsy White Emergency Fund for families in need. Please “like” us on Facebook and email us about any concert opportunities in your area at venusdminor@gmail.com.

Digital Redemption Goes Live on iTunes and Amazon!

Venus d Minor’s new CD is now Live and available for download on iTunes, Amazon, and CD Baby. We need Likes and Reviews from our fans, so pull out those keyboards! Our CD Release Concert tonight is SOLD OUT, but that won’t stop us from coming to sing in your living room. Feel free to email us about concert opportunities at venusdminor@gmail.com.

Venus d Minor CD on Amazon/Concert Sold Out!

Starting tomorrow, June 23rd, Venus d Minor’s long awaited second album–Digital Redemption–will be available for downloads on Amazon. (Feel free to “Like” us on Amazon or write a review once downloads begin!) We’re celebrating with 75 of our closest fans in a SOLD OUT CD Launch Concert at the Garrett Park Town Hall Saturday night at 7:30pm. Some Standing Room spots may be available for those who didn’t purchase in advance. And hey, what Venus concert doesn’t involve standing in a crowded room with a glass of wine in your hand, enjoying oddball lyrics and tight-harmony arrangements?!  Shoot us an email and we’ll come sing in a living room or concert venue near you: venusdminor@gmail.com.

Venus Available Soon on iTunes

Venus d Minor members from L to R: Mary Shaffran, Kristin Bass, Betsy Erickson, Amy DeLouise, Robin Sloan, Dolores McDonagh, Beth Brummel (director) and Patti Gaston.

The new Venus d Minor CD, Digital Redemption, will be available on iTunes and stores. Tracks–which can be purchased through iTunes separately or as an album–include:

Sweet Dreams Are Made of This
Last Train to Clarksville
I Can’t Make You Love Me
It’s Too Tight for Me (originally, It’s Alright With Me-a Robin Sloan lyrics special!)
When She Loved Me from Toy Story
Accentuate the Positive
Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)
Perfect Day
Sunny Came Home
Miss Otis Regrets

Come hear the live concert of these songs and more Venus audience favorites  on Saturday June 23rd, 7:30pm at the  Garrett Park Town Hall, 10814 Kenilworth Avenue, Garrett Park, MD. Concert sponsored by the Women’s Club of Garrett Park.  A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Betsy White Emergency Fund, created in 1969 for families who find themselves in urgent financial need due to fire, health or other family emergencies.

Tickets are on sale for $10 in advance ($12 at the door).  Seating is limited (only 50 seats left!) so order now while supplies last.  Mail your check to Venus d Minor c/o B. Erickson, 9692 Farmside Place, Vienna, VA 22182. Or email us at venusdminor@gmail.com with your reservation request and a contact name and phone number and we’ll call you for Visa/Mastercard info.

Venus CD Launch Imminent

Fans have waited with baited breath as Venus d Minor prepared ts first album in a decade–now about to launch into the Universe.  Digital Redemption brings fans the classic Venus close-harmony sound, with new arrangements of pop songs like “Last Train to Clarksville” and “Perfect Day” as well as old standards like “Accentuate the Positive” and “Miss Otis Regrets.” Plus funny lyrics by long-time Venus member Robin Sloan, re-applied to old standards like Cole Porter’s “It’s Alright With Me”–now transformed to “It’s Too Tight for Me” about a woman, a pair of pantyhose, and a date. Hear Venus’ unique brand of harmony and humor at the upcoming CD Release Concert at the Garrett Park Town Hall, June 23rd. See our Events Page for details –tickets are selling fast!

Venus Spares No Expense To Promote Upcoming CD Release

Join Astronomers as they take part in a once-in-a-lifetime event, as Venus passes in front of the Sun–an event that won’t happen again for another 105 years. And neither will the upcoming Venus d Minor CD Release Concert at the Garrett Park Town Hall 10814 Kenilworth Avenue, Garrett Park, MD on Saturday, June 23rd at 7:30PM. Join us for song, wine and other refreshments, brought to you by the Women’s Club of Garrett Park.  A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Betsy White Emergency Fund, created in 1969 for families who find themselves in urgent financial need due to fire, health or other family emergencies.

Tickets are on sale for $10 in advance ($12 at the door).  Seating is limited (only 75!) so order now while supplies last.  Mail your check to Venus d Minor c/o B. Erickson, 9692 Farmside Place, Vienna, VA 22182. Or email us at venusdminor@gmail.com with your reservation request and a contact name and phone number and we’ll call you for Visa/Mastercard info.