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CYNTHIA ROSS ‘BEAT GIRL POET’ DEBUTS “THE SECRET DOOR” on Tarbeach May 21st!
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The 12 track LP is Cynthia’s first solo release and is a collaboration with esteemed multi-instrumentalist Tim Bovaconti.
“THE SECRET DOOR” was recorded and mixed at ‘Tim’s Garage Studio’ during 2023 + 2024. It combines Cynthia’s songs and poetry to music. Along with 10 original tracks, the record includes interpretations of Marianne Faithfull’s ‘Vagabond Ways’ (originally recorded for “The Faithful: A Tribute To Marianne Faithfull” released on In The Q Records in 2023); and New York Junk’s “I Ride The Subway Train” by Joe Sztabnik.
“THE SECRET DOOR recordings began in 2023 when Tim (who has toured with Ron Sexsmith, guested with Leonard Cohen, and currently plays with Burton Cummings of ‘The Guess Who’) asked if I had considered recording my poetry to music. Tim had the studio. I had the words. Together, we composed the music for the pieces. It was something that I had longed to do for years and Tim appeared to provide the path. I am forever grateful that our collaboration worked so effortlessly.”
-Cynthia Ross
“We hope you appreciate this debut collection of words and music. It speaks to the power of expressing thoughts and feelings by accessing the inner voice and having the courage to walk through the secret door.”
– Cynthia & Tim
“Cynthia is not only an exemplary bass player and historical figure; she’s seen it all, done it all, outlived most, and she is a poignant writer who writes bruised, raw and nakedly revealing poems and songs that will make you cry.”
- Moses Midnight, Veglam
“Cynthia exudes coolness and has a way with words that will draw you in and transport you to a time of rock’n’roll adventure, love, sorrow, loss, romance, kisses and heartbreak.
She was in the thick of the NYC punk scene. In the mid-70’s she started the B-Girls, a punk meets Shangri-Las girl group whose first NYC gig was at CBGB. They opened for the Ramones, toured with The Clash and were the inspiration for the cult film ’Ladies and Gentleman The Fabulous Stains’. She was in a long term romance with Dead Boy Stiv Bators and they were neighbours of Sid and Nancy at the Chelsea Hotel.
Her artistry continues both onstage and the printed page.”
- Michelle Pedone
Cynthia’s recent projects include contributing ‘Vagabond Ways’ to ‘The Faithful: A Tribute to Marianne Faithfull’ (In The Q Records), poems featured in the Far West Press anthology ‘Pretty Obscure’, and a poetry book coming out in 2025.
She also appears in NYC Underground documentary films: ‘Looking For Johnny’, ‘Sad Vacation’, ‘Stiv: No Compromise No Regrets’ , ‘Nightclubbing’, and ‘Ghosts of The Chelsea Hotel’.
Cynthia is currently on a Spring Poetry Tour that takes her to Toronto, New York City and Paris.
Cynthia Ross Instagram @cynthiabgirlnyc
Tim Bovaconti Instagram @timbovaconti
Tim’s Garage Recording Instagram @timsgaragerecording
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Note: Advance copies of the 12” Black Vinyl & CD, are available on Cynthia’s 2024 spring tour at all performances.
