I chose the album title because the phrase means to never compromise and to keep pushing yourself to be the best you can be. Making this album, I was constantly outside of my comfort zone and although that’s often times scary, I now feel that I have really grown as a musician and songwriter through this experience. My first single, ‘Warrior’ expresses my shift in energy and attitude perfectly. 2010 is a huge year for South Africans – it’s time to stand into our power and speak from a place of strength and pride. ‘Warrior’ is my way of communicating that message.

Upcoming adventures:

We have just finished the album and I will now be making the music video for ‘Warrior’, which will be released in February.
I then go into rehearsing the band for the upcoming tour/launch of the album and will be promoting ‘Look To The Edge’ countrywide.

From then on my aim is to take the album as well as the live show overseas and represent my country to the best of my ability, after all, that is what ‘Look to The Edge’ is all about.

Posted: January 17th, 2010 under Latest News.
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26th November [Evening] : Hyde Park Shopping Centre Jhb. Louise will be playing a combination of her big hits as well as some Christmas Carols to officially announce the start of the crazy season. It will be an acoustic set and there is no entrance fee just come early to get a good spot!

4th December: Moreleto Park, Pretoria. News Cafe.
To book a table please call: 012 993 4214. All table bookings should arrive by 7pm. For non- table bookings, the show starts at 8pm. We will be collecting blankets and dry food for the SPCA Watloo so please bring donations on the night. There will be a big box placed at the entrance where goods will be kept until the hand over. Thank you so much.

6th December [Sunday during the day] : Emmerentia Dam.

Hope to see you before we all go on a much needed holiday!

xxx Louise

Posted: November 25th, 2009 under Latest News.
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Hi everyone

Date: Thursday, July 30, 2009
Time: 8:00pm – 11:00pm
Location: Blues Room in Sandton
Street: Corner of Rivonia and Maude Street in the Village Walk Centre

To book a table please call: 011 784 5527

Description:
This authentic supper club venue in the heart of Sandton is a perfect spot to hook up with friends and enjoy live music. I am looking forward to spending the evening with you performing all my best loved songs, as well as a couple new ones, which I am currently working on. Loyalty Card members receive a special gift at the ticket office so please don’t forget your cards.

Tickets: R80 [Doors open at 7pm]

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Date: Friday, July 31, 2009
Time: 8:00pm – 11:00pm
Location: Moreleta Plaze, News Cafe
Street: Crn of RUBENSTEIN and GARSFONTEIN road, Moreleta Park
To book a table please call: 012 993 4214

Description:
This will be my first time at a News Cafe and I am looking forward to performing all your favourite songs in this intimate, cocktail type venue. Loyalty Card holders – there will be a gift waiting for you. If you still need to collect your cards, they will be at reception.

Tickets: R80

x Louise

Posted: July 15th, 2009 under Latest News.
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Hi everyone

Would love to see you next Sunday at the Barnyard Theatre Broadacres for my final Home Tour show.

Date: 31st May 2009
Time: Doors open 7pm [show starts 8:30]
Ticket price: R120
Venue: Barnyard Broadacres
Booking is essential as space is limited. To book call: 011 467 6983

Address; Shop 40
Broadacres Shopping Centre
Cnr Cedar Avenue and Valley Road
Broadacres
Fourways
Johannesburg

About the show:

Last year, I embarked on a nationwide tour which comprised of acoustic performances of not only my best and most recognised work, but also legendary South African hits from the past.

‘The Home Tour’ culminated at The Barnyard Theatre in Menlyn Park, Pretoria on 29 October 2008. This final show was recorded by Sony Music, my record label. The recording emphasises the energetic atmosphere of this sold out show as well as my strong love for my country and fellow musicians.
Performances on the album include all of my major hits, ‘Home’, ‘Empty Fantasy’, ‘It Don’t Matter’, ‘Impossible Love’, ‘The Only Thing’, ‘Didn’t Mean To Call’ and ‘Harder Than I Thought’, as well as additional and inspiring works from my three previous album releases.
Other performances resonating on ‘The Home Tour includes unique new versions of Johnny Clegg’s ‘Spirit of the Great Heart’, Brenda Fassie’s ‘Too Late for Mama’, Bright Blue’s ‘Weeping’,Lucky Dube’s ‘Come together’ and Eddy Grant’s ‘Give Me Hope Joanna’.

Loyalty Cards: I have decided to create the Louise Carver Loyalty cards for my fans who have been with me for many years and have given so much back to me in terms of appreciation and love for what I do. I will be creating 150 cards only in the following areas; Johannesburg [150], Cape Town [150], Pretoria [150] and Durban [150]. This card entitles you to a discounted entrance fee, Cd discounts on the night of the show, privileged information about shows,new albums and giveaways as well as discounts on my jewellery range entitled, ‘Jingle & Chimes.’
The card will cost R10 and will last you for a year.

If you would like to be part of this exclusive club, please email me the following details [on this email] Name, email, area where you reside.

If you are in Joburg, you can collect your card from the Barnyard Broadacres next Sunday.

Hope you like being part of the perks club – always good to be a VIP.

x Louise

Posted: May 28th, 2009 under Latest News.
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Last year, Louise Carver embarked on a much-acclaimed nationwide tour which comprised of acoustic performances of not only Carver’s best and most recognised work, but also legendary South African hits from the past.
 
‘The Home Tour’ culminated at The Barnyard Theatre in Menlyn Park, Pretoria on 29 October 2008.  Her sincere and beautiful performance was recorded by Sony Music, Carver’s record label. The recording emphasises her musical quality and relevance, the energetic atmosphere of this sold out show as well as Carver’s significant body of work and strong love for her country.
 
Performances on the album include all of Louise Carver’s major hits, as well as an exclusive new remix of ‘Time is a Healer’ by renowned local DJ Justin Vee,. Other performances resonating on ‘The Home Tour – Live’ album includes unique new versions of Johnny Clegg’s ‘Spirit of the Great Heart’, Brenda Fassie’s ‘Too Late for Mama’, Bright Blue’s ‘Weeping’, Mango Groove’s ‘Moments Away’ and Eddy Grant’s ‘Give Me Hope Joanna’.
 
To launch ‘The Home Tour – Live’, Carver will be showcasing the second leg of ‘The Home Tour’ across South Africa in May 2009.
 
In an effort to evoke pride in South African ex-patriots, Carver wants to take ‘The Home Tour’ abroad this year.  “This will hopefully also assert a strong association to our national identity and heritage for anyone interested in South Africa,” says Carver.
 
‘The Home Tour – Live’ CD album will be officially released to all good music retail outlets on 20 April 2009.

The Home Tour - Live

Louise Carver’s Show Schedule

Date: 11th April
Venue: Tanz Café in Bryanston [Just off Bryanston drive by the Woolworths]
City: Joburg
Doors open at 7pm. Show starts at 8.30pm
Ticket price: R80
This supper club venue is becoming legendary as more and more musicians enjoy the intimacy and honesty of performing up close and personal for the audiance
To book please call: 011 463 3128

Date: 2nd May
Venue: Lusito Land Festival [Joburg South]
Entrance Fee: #Adults R50.00
# Senior Citizens R20.00
# Children (between 3 to 12years) R20.00
For more info on the festival, please go to www.lusitoland.co.za
I will be performing at 5pm till 6pm

The Start of ‘The Home Tour’

Date: 3rd May
Venue: Willowbridge Barnyard Theatre
City: Cape Town
Ticket price: R120
To book a table please call: 021 914 8898

Date: 11th May ‘The Home Tour’
Venue: Barnyard Theatre Menlyn
City: Pretoria
Doors open at 7pm
Show starts at 8:30pm
Ticket Price: R120
To book a table please call: 012 368 1555

Date: 17th May
Venue: Kirstenbosch Gardens/ Silvertree Restaurant
City: Cape Town
Carol from Coda will be joining me on her electric cello, which is perfect for this unbelievably special venue.
To book please call: 021 762 9585

Date: 31st May HOME TOUR
Venue: Barnyard Theatre Broadacres
City: Joburg
Doors open at 7pm
Show starts at 8:30pm
Ticket price: R120
To book a table please call: 011 467 6983 / cell: 083 325 9039

Posted: April 8th, 2009 under Latest News.
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29th March: Barnyard Menlyn [Pretoria]: Relaxed theatre venue.
To book please call: 012 368 1555
Doors open at 7pm and show starts at 8pm

3 April: Dorp Street [Stellenbosch] Intimate supper club venue
To book, pls call 021 88 66 107

2 May: Lusito Land Festival

17th May: Kirstenbosch Silver Tree Restaurant [Cape Town] Beautiful restaurant in the Botanical gardens.
To book please call: 021 762 9585
Doors open at 6.30pm and show starts at 8pm

Tickets are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment.

‘Home tour’ dates and the release of my first ever live album to be announced this month!

Please take good care of your special selves- look forward to sharing music with you.

xLouise Carver

Posted: March 18th, 2009 under Latest News.
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Louise Carver in association with 1st for Women is proud to present her December Summer Tour ‘08

These two strong feminine forces have teamed up to celebrate the holiday season, visiting some of our most beautiful SA coastal towns.
Louise will be performing all her best-loved music, as well as a few songs off her recent sold out “Home Tour”, which pays homage to other much loved SA songwriters.

Louise will donate 10% of all her merchandise profit during the tour, to the Leigh Matthews Trust, which provides stress and trauma treatment for victims of crime – free of charge.
1st For Women Insurance Trust have already donated R500 000 towards the establishment of two new Leigh Matthews Stress and Trauma Centers, bringing the total number of centers to three.

Quote from Louise Carver

‘’Joining forces with 1st For Women was such a natural synergy for me. We both believe strongly in being proudly South African as well as protecting those we love and our fellow countryman. Being able to contribute to the Leigh Matthews Trust makes me prouder still to have come from a country that takes action after such a heinous crime has been committed. It is not in our blood to be complacent.‘’

Tour Dates

7th December – Hermanus Town Hall
9th December – Kirstenbosch Silver Tree restaurant in Cape Town
18th December – Tappas Al Sol in Port Elizabeth
19th December – Neptunes in Kempton on Sea
20th December – Buccaneers in East London

Posted: December 1st, 2008 under Latest News.
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Ok guys I’m off to fly the SA flag in London for a couple of weeks so before I go I just wanted to keep you up to date on some Carver News.

1] Yay I am on Itunes which means nothing for us in SA, but if you have friends and family abroad, they can now buy my songs or my entire album Saved By The Moonlight off the Itunes website. Please let all your overseas loved ones know, baie dankie!

2] Joburg Day is coming up [6th September] and I would be honored to perform for my fellow joburg city dwellers. If you have a mo, it would be great if you could go to http://www.highveld.co.za/ and click on Joburg Day then tick my name – fill in your name below and send it off. Easy and strangely enough, it makes a big difference.

3] 25th July Tanz Cafe in Bryanston. To book pls call: 011 463 3128. This will be the Home sweet Home show, where red wine is cheap and the venue is super chilled. Hope to see you there.

Other than that take good care of yourselves and I look forward to singing for you all when I get back.

xLouise

Posted: June 30th, 2008 under .
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Louise Carver will be on tour in London performing all her hit songs plus songs off her latest album, “Saved By The Moonlight, this July.
Levis has once again come on board to support her music, as
well as their ongoing belief that SA musicians should be heard on an international stage. Big thank you to Levis!

WHERE: THE HALF MOON in Putney

This historical live venue has hosted such musical greats as the Rolling Stones, Nick Cave and U2. It will be Louise’s debut appearance at The Half Moon and she is really looking forward to playing songs like “Home�, “Empty Fantasy“ and “It Don’t Matter� to both old and new fans alike.

DATES: 3rd, 4th and 16th July

TO BOOK: Please go to their website: www.halfmoon.co.uk

Or you can pay on the night [cash only and if space available]
Or book through ticket web on 08700 600 100

For directions to The Half Moon, please go to the website for a full explanation of all routes.

For all other info on Louise Carver please go to her website: www.louisecarver.co.za

Posted: June 9th, 2008 under .
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