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July
2007
Okay,
okay, I'm not just a slacker, I'm a mega-slacker! Yes, it has
really been almost ten months since I last updated this page.
I
can honestly say that there's been a lot going on in those months
other than the usual birthdays, holidays, family stuff, etc.
I've had to deal with some health issues (all is well) and some
changes in my life. My kids are doing great, and it's amazing
(and gratifying) to watch them turn into young adults.
I've
been writing some, did a photo shoot this week for a photographer
friend, Michael
Loftis, and those
are the photos you see here and there on the revamped web site.
There are a whole bunch on the Promo Photos
page, check 'em out! And yes, I did actually finally and really
truly cut my hair (sorry, Kim!). It wasn't my fault, my
hairdresser made me - she said the ends were split to next Tuesday,
so I succumbed to her ministrations and let her do her thing. I
haven't had hair this short in years, so I still kind of fall off
when I brush it. But it looks healthy, and it feels great!
(And yes, I'm growing it back out again. Maybe.)
I've
been working on a lot of web sites, and that's always cool. I
love painting, whatever the medium. I finally realized I'd been
paying so much attention to other people's web sites that I'd sorely
neglected my own, and the new pictures inspired me to revamp
everything. I may not be quite done, though - that's the
problem with creativity, you're always fine-tuning and redoing stuff!
We
have some good shows coming up, so if you're in the area, pop in and
keep us company - we'd love to see you!
Have
a wonderful summer - and I'll try to be a little better about
updating this page :).
September
2006
I
can't believe it's been since May that I've updated the
News...! I've been up to my ears with family life, and that's
taken priority since school got out in mid-May. School started
again for the kids on August 2nd, so we've been doing Back To School
night and all that jazz.
I've
been taking a lot of pictures of my flowers, kids, animals, etc.
:). I love taking pictures, and having a digital camera now
makes it so easy to indulge my passion for picture-taking.
Here's a few I've taken over the past couple of months:
I've
also been doing a lot of website work, and that's always fun for me
because it's like painting in a new medium. Give me color and
graphics and a chance to create something, and I'm a happy girl!
Musically,
we've not been up to much over the summer. We do have some
shows coming up
that we're looking forward to doing, and more in the works. I'm
doing my first voiceover commercial tomorrow, so that should be fun!
I'm
hoping to be DC-bound in October, more on that as things develop.
That's
it for now - more soon, I promise!
May
2006
Wow,
time has flown! I realized that I completely missed the April
Newsletter altogether. Oops!
 April
was kind of a whirlwind of a month, what with taping a television
show, playing at Relay
For Life
(photo at left), two shows at an arts festival, and a performance at
a rally sponsored by the Lakeview Rape Crisis Center at the University
of West Florida
called Take
Back The Night,
for which I wrote a new song. Appropriately, that new song is
called Take
Back The Night,
and we hope to be recording it soon.
 This
month, I made a trip up to DC to do more mixing in the studio and
attend my niece, Elizabeth's,
wedding to her long-time love, Nick (photo
at right). My two sisters and I reunited for the first time
since the Willie
Nelson concert
a couple of years ago, and had a great time together. I also
got to see my parents, which I've not been able to do the past few
times I was up that way since they were iced in on their mountain.
Granger
and the kids and I are headed to Austin,
TX
next week to do a radio show with our friend, Joe
Angel,
on KEOS-FM
and to generally hang out and have a little fun. In June, I'm
headed back to DC for more mixing at the studio.
We've
got two
shows
coming up in June, one at the Belmont
Arts Center
and one at Navarre
Fun Fest.
We're looking forward to it, as both are really fun gigs to do.
In
the meantime, we're readying for hurricane season by stocking up on
lots of necessities such as water and batteries. Here's hoping
this year won't be like last year. But, on my refrigerator, I
have this posted, under the words "Why
Carey and Granger Need To Move":
Can
you say, "Ground Zero"?! I still haven't unpacked my
evacuation stuff from Hurricane Ivan two years ago.
Speaking
of which, I'd like to just say a word about people fussing that the
damage in New Orleans isn't cleaned up yet. Yesterday, they
finally got to tearing down the row of buildings near my house that
were devastated by Ivan in 2004. There are many other buildings
that are still standing, albiet shakily. You just can't recover
from something like this overnight - it's impossible with all the
damage done. Patience, folks - it's going to take a very long
time, at least five years or more until things are back to
normal. And that doesn't count any new damage from hurricanes
that come through during that time.
And,
I know New Orleans was devastated - but Biloxi was totally crumpled
by Katrina. Please don't forget about the people there, okay?
Okay,
I feel better now.
Don't
forget to get your copy of the Back
Home
CD, available at ww.homecd.net.
It's a good one.
That's
all for now - more next month!
End
of February 2006
Hello
again! We're just back from The
Wammies
in Washington, DC and are tired but happy with the trip. The
show was one of the smoothest we've ever done, and it was (as always)
great seeing everyone. Thanks to Mike
Schreibman
of WAMA for the good food and warm pillows, and many kudos to Kirby
Yarbrough
and Rachel
Cross
for doing such a bang-up job of everything in making the show run as
smoothly as it did. Kudos also go to Summer
Barrow,
Tommy
Brooks,
Carol Bullock,
Mike
Campbell, Andrew
McDaniel,
and Vicki
Zak
for being such a great crew. All the volunteers just kicked
butt this year! Here's Carol,
me, and Rachel
in our Charlie's Angels victory pose after the show:
We
managed to get to DC just as the temperature dropped, but got out
before the inch and a half of snow fell. Man, was I cold!
I brought my Cuddleduds and Uggs boots, so I managed to stay somewhat
warm, but my Cuddleduds (what are Cuddleduds, you ask? Really
soft, warm, feminine long johns) kept peeking out over top of my
jeans, all night and I kept stuffing them back in. We fought
all night long over who would win that battle; me, or the
Cuddleduds. (The Cuddleduds won.)
Things
are getting on track a little better musically speaking here in
Northwest Florida, with some negotiating going on for upcoming
shows. Although we like traveling, we would like to do some
gigs closer to home! We have a tentative show coming up in May
at the Belmont
Arts Center
in Pensacola, and some shows out of town on the agenda, including a
tentative house concert in Louisiana. We'll definitely keep you informed!
Great
news! The Back
Home
CD is now available, and is being sold for an amazing price.
You get 34 songs on two CDs for only $16.00 (somehow I feel like Ryan
Stiles
and Colin
Mochrie
on Whose
Line Is It Anyway
doing a parody of an infomercial right now. . . ). You can
order it from the Home
website, which is www.homecd.net.
Yours Truly not only designed the CD artwork, but also designed the
website. . . but wait, there's more! Yep, I also have a song on
the CD as well! (Okay, I'll shut up now with the late night tv
schpiel!). Really, the CD is great - there's a LOT of good
songs on there, and I'm very honored to have been able to do so much
for Children
International
and Raymond
Steiner,
the producer of the project. The best part of it all for me is
that I was able to record Coming
Back Home,
a song I wrote for my daughter. You can hear a soundbyte of it
on the Music page.
January
2006
Happy
New Year! I hope the coming year is filled with wonderful
things for everyone.
All
of the Christmas decorations are put up (both at home and on the
website), and although it's the middle of winter, all my windows are
flung open for the 70+ weather gracing Northwest Florida at the
moment. I can't complain!
The
week before Christmas I made a very quick trip up to the DC area to
drop my daughters off with their father for the holiday. After
getting a wild hair and driving 17 1/2 hours straight, we reached
Tommy's (my eldest child) house at 2:30 a.m. I went in search
of a pillow, blanket, and soft place to sleep, and dropped off
listening to the sounds of all four of my children talking and
horsing around. It was the best lullaby in the world.
I
must say that all of us, having lived in Florida for three years
now, were not thrilled with the 17-degree weather and the snow and
ice. But, no matter how cold it was, we stopped at the first
7-11 we saw and all got slurpees! You see, there are no 7-11's
down here, or for miles around, and we all love slurpees. So,
we were very happy to indulge ourselves, no matter how cold it was :).
While
there, I went back to Recording
Arts
and mixed most of one song and a bit of another from the new CD.
Yes, I know it's been an incredibly long process, much much
longer than we expected and one that has frustrated me to tears at
times to get it done, but we're getting there. It was great to
hang out with Marco
again and to be back in the studio.
Unfortunately,
my youngest son got sick while we were there, and we weren't able to
see anyone else during our visit. We were only there for a
couple of days before we turned around and headed home to get there
in time for Christmas with Granger. (He must have been so
relaxed with no one but the dog at home while we wre gone!) We
took it easy going home, taking two days and an overnight stop in
Chattanooga, TN to get there.
You
may have noticed that the Shows page is a tad empty at the moment,
but new gigs are coming up and, as they're confirmed, will be added
to the site. I'm looking forward to performing more this year
and writing some new tunes. I'm working on a couple of them
right now, as a matter of fact.
That's
all for now - more next month!
 November/December
05
It's
November 29th as I write this, and I've gotten past the trip to
Austin, two birthdays, and one holiday that this month held.
Saturday the 19th was my xteenth birthday, which I celebrated with my
family. I was given a nice seafood lunch and my favorite
present was a new digital camera. I've been wanting one for
ages, so don't be surprised if you see a ton of new pictures on the
site! The 21st was my son's birthday, and I sent him a package
full of goodies.
As
you can see, I've put up the Christmas decorations! Don't be
surprised to see a candy cane here, a reindeer there, or maybe even a
snowflake or two. We sure won't get any of that white stuff
here - we just seem to get hurricanes. Can you believe that
Tropical Storm Epsilon is out there?! Good Lord!
As
I type this, I'm listening to the audio from our show on RadioLive
in September. We did a helluva finale with all the artists from
that night joining in on Down
By The Riverside.
Maybe as a Christmas present to you, I'll put it up on the site
:). Do you want to hear it? Let
me know.
What an incredible night that was - so much fun, and so much good
music. Waiting for me in my P.O. Box the other day was a disc
of snapshots that Ron
Besser
took that night. Yep, he even caught Granger's "bass
face" mode! Take
a peek.
My
trip to Austin started with a long , long drive there, but it was
worth it. I had a great time once I got there! I hit
traffic delays in Baton Rouge, LA; Lake Charles, LA; and got to
Houston, TX right as the sun was setting. No, it's not easy to
drive through Houston (which is a nightmare anyway) with the sun in
your eyes - ouch! I pulled off into a Whattaburger and indulged
in a milkshake while I waited for that sucker to set. After
that, getting through town still took a while. All told,
driving in it took me 13 1/2 hours. Ack. Spit.
Luckily, I had a great deal of tunes to keep me company! The
drive home wasn't nearly as long, only 10 hours and 15 minutes
:). (Just call me Leadfoot.)
The
Indiegrrl
show was fun, and I must say a huge thank you to Sandy,
Kelly,
and Tyler
for coming all the way from San Antonio to see me - thanks, you
guys! Yes, there are pictures
of the show!
I also owe a ton of thanks to my friend Bev
who saved the day for me. Seems I tore my fingernail
(naturally, the one I use to pick the guitar with) below the quick
right before the show (no, don't ask how . . . you don't want to
know!), and I, a virgin fake-fingernail kinda gal, was ushered
quickly to the nearest store where I bought my first set of fake
nails and Bev fixed me right up. Luckily, the nail didn't come
off and get flung into anyone's eye during the show :). Good
job, Bev! You should have seen me getting an acrylic nail when
I got back home - the salon lady, who spoke fluent Chinese but not
fluent English, could not for the life of her understand that I only
wanted one nail done! She kept trying to convince me to get all
10 done up with these long, talon-like artificial nails (those things
are scary
looking!), and I kept telling her that I play guitar and can't have
nails. We finally reached an understanding, and $3.00 later, I
had (and still have) my very first fake coated acrylic nail :).
While
in Austin, I saw some friends, listened to some good music, and
discovered shopping on South Congress Avenue. Joy!
Bliss! Cool  stuff!
I also loved the greenery and hills of Austin. This was my
first time there, and many people are trying to get us to move
there. You know what? You never know what's going to
happen next :).
Granger
and I are on sabbatical from performing at the moment, although we
did a great show at The
Belmont Arts Center
in Pensacola, FL on the 17th. What fun we had! It was
cold that night, and a lot of people were under blankets as someone
had broken a window in the venue and the cold air was pouring
in. It definitely made for interesting discussion as to what
was actually going on under those blankets during the show . . . !
I've
almost finished up with the artwork for Back
Home,
and am looking forward to it getting all gussied up into a genuine
CD. There are SO
many good tunes on this puppy; 34 of them, to be exact. I'll
let you know when it's available.
Don't
forget to visit the Store
page for gift-giving ideas for the holidays! And be sure to
visit Hungry
For Music
for Christmas and Hannukah CDs - lots of Washington, DC area folk and
other talented musicians have recorded them, and sales help to raise
money to buy instruments for children. You can get and give all
at the same time, which is perfect for this time of year! I'm
on two of the CDs, but it's the same song, O
Come All Ye Faithful,
with Pete
& Maura Kennedy
backing me up.
Enjoy
the holiday season, be safe out there, and keep warm!
Halloween
- October 05
I've
been trying to get over here to the computer to write an update, but
between hurricanes and computer crashes caused by them, I've been
very busy working on the CD package and website for the Back
Home
CD. Designing the CD package has been so much fun and quite a
learning experience, and now I know how to do somethng new! I
love the challenge of figuring out new things and working with
graphics and color, so it's been a blast.
We
got the final mix on my song that will be on the CD, Coming
Back Home.
You can hear
a soundbyte
of it now, so check it out! The lyrics are also now up on the Lyrics
page. I'll definitely let you know when the CD is available.
 We
had so much fun at the Destin
Festival of the Arts
show yesterday, and the water was just breathtaking. It was one
of those absolutely stellar days where the breeze was just right, the
temperature was perfect, and the skies were crystal clear. As
you can see from the photo at left, the view from the stage was
incredible! This is definitely now one of our favorite shows to do.
I'm
on my way to Austin, TX this week for an Indiegrrl
show, and we have another show at the Belmont
Arts Center
coming up as well in November. I'll also be attending the Frank
Brown International Songwriters Festival
in Pensacola - I've been asked (since we connected too late for me to
get into a venue) to perform at one of the open mics, which should be fun.
One
of the discussions my fellow musicans and I have been having is how
important it is for all of us, whether we perform or not, to attend
shows and buy CDs and/or downloads as much as possible. It's
tough times for musicians, and in order for us to create, the support
from our fan base is so important. Tell all your friends, shop
for Christmas with us, and come see us - we need you!
I'd
better go get ready for the ghosts and hobgoblins, and snitch some
of the candy before they all get here :). The ghost lights are
up, the pumpkin is in the window, and we're all set - have a safe and
happy Halloween! I'll write more when I get back from Austin.
September
05
Hurricane
Katrina has come and gone, and we all know the devastation that
followed. We here in Northwest Florida feel very blessed to
have escaped this one, especially as she was headed straight towards
us as she was reaching cat 5. We're storm-weary here, tired of
being pummeled by hurricane after hurricane. But, we never
wished ill on anyone else, and the damage done by Katrina is
unprecendented. Our hopes, thoughts, and prayers are with all
vicitms of this storm. We have many of the evacuees here, and
our hearts go out to everyone affected by this storm.
As
you may have seen on the first page of the website, all proceeds
from sales of The
Distance Wall
and We
Are Each Other's Angels (Hungry
For Music)
are being donated to the Katrina relief fund - please be generous
and buy your copies today. Proceeds will be given to the American
Red Cross.
Our
damage from Katrina was mild - we got 80 mph winds and yet more
beach erosion, and gas is very hard to find - if we see a station
with gas, we jump on it while we can. No more trees came down
in our yard as Ivan and Dennis had taken all of the weak ones
already. November 30th, the end of hurricane season, never
looked as good as it does this year.
In
frothier news, Granger and I had a great time at Radio
Live
on September 1st. It was a lot of fun, and was also videotaped
for the local Cox Cable shows. I should be getting a copy, and
will load it on the website if I can. We also had a lot of fun
at Art
On The Lawn
at Destin Commons the following Sunday. (Okay, so I got
massively sunburned - the September sun in Florida is hot!)
We've
been in the studio
recording the song I wrote for my daughter, Summer.
It's called Coming
Back Home,
and will be on the Back
Home
compilation CD, which benefits Children
International.
Its great to be back in the studio again, and we've had a lot of fun
with it.
On
Sunday,
September 18th,
we're going back over to WUWF
88.1 FM
for a live broadcast with one of our favorite guys, John
Macdonell,
for his show
Acoustic Interlude.
The show runs from 12:00 to 3:00 Central Standard Time, so don't
forget to tune in! We'll be on somewhere in there, as will be Tammerlin,
a husband and wife duo from Jacksonville, FL.
That's
all until next month - keep safe out there.
August 2005
Wow,
it's been three months since I last wrote - time just flies when
you're evacuating from hurricanes and dealing with tropical
storms! Let's see, when last I wrote I was on my way to Baton
Rouge, LA
and Kerrville,
TX with
my bud, David
Alberding.
The Baton
Rouge
show was interesting, to say the least - our venue was changed at the
very last minute, and we had no way to notify anyone of the
change. Needless to say, after heavy advertising for the
theater, the crowd that showed up at the new venue was
miniscule. However, David, Granger and I had a great time
playing together again. Many thanks to John
and his family for their hard work on salvaging the show and for the
overnight accomodations.
The
next morning, a Thursday, I said goodbye to Granger and the kids and
David and I hit the road for the long drive to Kerrville.
After a stop at the Wal-Mart in San Antonio for supplies, we got to
the campground around 10:30 pm. Setting up our tents in the
dark was, shall we say, somewhat exhilirating! What a good time
I had, even though it rained and hailed and I almost got devoured by
all the mud and muck. My trusty little Coleman tent only
had two very small puddles after the deluges, instead of turning into
little rubber boats like some of my neighbors' tents.
Considering the fact that I hadn't gone camping in over 20 years, I
think I fared very well. Between the shows, the song circles
where I heard so many talented people, the trip to the creek on
Saturday afternoon with David and Bev
Angel,
catching up with old friends and meeting new ones, the kiddie pond
games at Kamp Kantigree, the most delicious oatmeal cookie and apple
pie I've ever eaten, the shopping at the festival (such goodies!),
and the wonderful atmosphere of creativity and camraderie, I'm very
glad that I let David talk me into going.
This
was my first trip to the festival, so I wasn't sure what to
expect. Instead of running around through the mud like a mad
woman with my guitar in hand trying to play at every possible
opportunity (which seems to be the Modus Operandi there), I kind of
laid back and watched how things worked and just played from time to
time at our campsite (Kamp
Kantigree).
I was tempted to do the
mud-slogging-play-at-every-possible-song-circle thing on our last
night, but decided getting home safely was more important and crashed
somewhat early (2:00 a.m.) as we were leaving at 8:00 the next
morning. I did the community shower with all the women thing,
Connie braided my hair for the trip home, and we hit the road early
on Memorial Day. The drive was long and kind of rainy, but
David's good company made the hours fly by. We made it to
Mobile, AL in time for Granger and the kids to pick me up and for
David to get to his in-laws for the night. I'll definitely be
going back to Kerrville - I came home feeling very rejuvenated and
creative again. Yes, there are pictures!
I
mentioned last time that Granger and I started a concert series, Saturday
in the Square,
in Fort Walton Beach, FL. After the first show had to be
cancelled because of a tropical storm (Arlene) and the rescheduled
one where we thought we were literally going to collapse from the
heat, we decided to shelve it for a while. A good thing, since
one of the scheduled shows was when Hurricane Dennis hit. It's
a little difficult to play outdoors when there are either hurricanes
or heat waves hitting us. So, we're waiting to rev it back up
in the fall.
Speaking
of Hurricane
Dennis,
yes, we got slammed! You may have seen our little town of
Navarre on Good Morning America, the Weather Channel, the Today Show
or CNN. Yep, that was us. We had evacuated to Altanta,
but our little house got hit by the eyewall, and our roof is toast
(not to mention our bent garage door and frame, trees, gutters,
etc.). As I write this, most of the shingles on the roof are
gone, the tarp is off, and the roofers are coming in the
morning. In the meantime, it's been raining like crazy and I'm
hoping not to hear a little "drip. drip. drip." from
anywhere in the house. (I must admit to watching the tropics
with bated breath, and visiting noaa.org daily.)
Can
I just say that any local sightings of Jim
Cantore
from The
Weather Channel
strikes fear into our hearts?!
In
music news, I have the pleasure and privilege of performing on Radio
Live on
September 1st in Pensacola, FL. I'm also going back in the
studio in a couple of weeks to record a new song, Coming
Back Home.
My daughter was gone for a year and returned to us in June, and I
wrote the song for her. As I mentioned last time, I've been
asked to be on the Back
Home
compilation CD, and will be contributing this song instead of a
previously recorded one, since (obviously) the theme of this one
definitely matches the project! Many thanks go out to Raymond
Steiner
for this opportunity. As you can imagine, this song has a great
deal of meaning to me, and I'm very happy that it's going to be a
part of this CD. I'll be recording it at Lucky
K Recording Studios
in Pensacola, FL. Lucky's a great guy, and I'm looking forward
to working with him.
Well,
the kids are back in school (I know, it's SO early!) and my mornings
are now devoted to creating music and various other things.
I'll keep up with the news a little bit more, and will let you know
as shows and other projects get scheduled.
Now
go out there and enjoy the summer!
May
2005
Hello
again -
It's
been a busy month for me, as I've been hitting the pavement for both
my website
business
and for gigs. We had a great time playing the Festival
of Glass
last weekend (the 15th and 16th) in Fort Walton Beach. We've
been tossing around the idea of starting a concert series in Fountain
Square,
where the Festival was held, and after talking with the Powers
That Be, we all decided it's a go! The concert series will be
an all-ages, acoustic-based format, and Granger and I will play it
until we get it up and running with both local and national acoustic
acts. We've decided to call it Saturdays
in the Square,
and it will probably run every other Saturday afternoon from about
3:00 to about 5:00. Wheee!
I'm
very proud to announce that I'll be on the Back
Home compilation
CD, the sales of which benefit Children
International.
(The producer of CD chose Fragile
Hearts
for the compliation, but now I've gone and written another song, so
we're not sure which one will be on there yet.) This is a
follow up to the fabulous Home
CD. For more information on this project, please click here.
I'm
gearing up to head out to Baton Rouge next week for the
show
with my bud, David
Alberding,
and then we hit the road for Kerrville and the music festival.
I've got my tent packed, my suntan lotion handy, and now I'm deciding
what clothes to bring that will be appropriate for the heat of Texas
days in June. Probably not much, maybe a bathing suit, a pair
of shorts and tank top, and a couple of VERY thin dresses!
That's
it for now - I'll keep a diary of my trip and post it when I get
back. Now get off the computer, get yourself outdoors, and
enjoy some of this early summer weather!
April
2005
Hello
again!
It's
April 14th, the dreaded Tax Eve, and so many things have been
happening in my life lately.
Tomorrow
I'll be the Featured
Artist
on Whole
Wheat Radio
in Talkeetna, AK. Jim
and Esther
run a very hip station, and I always have so much fun when I visit
online. (One of these days I hope to visit in person - in the
summertime, please!) I'll be online tomorrow, saying hi and
hanging out, so if you get a chance, pop in and hang with us - you
might even earn some wheat berries! (Sadly, I always need help
gathering them. Yes, it's true. I'm wheat-berry
impaired.) Many thanks to Jim and Esther for featuring me.
These two have an intense love of music and wonderful senses of
humor, and have been a great source of support and inspiration to
me. It's very heartening to know that there are people out
there like Jim and Esther who continue to support and encourage
independent musicians the way that they do.
As
I mentioned in an earlier post, I quit my day job in February and
have been really pursuing my web site business. It's going very
well, and I'm not only happy because I get to create wonderful
graphics and play with lots of colors, but I get to make people smile
while I'm doing it. I just finished up with Yvonne
Perea's
site - she's a very talented musician in Southern California and I've
had a great deal of fun working with her. If you need a web
site, or want a new design, please think of me. You can visit
sites I've designed by going to Raspberry
Sun Music
and looking at the Website Design page. I'm getting new web
site software (I'm anxiously watching the mail box!) that I'm really
looking forward to, because it has new play toys and bells and
whistles that my old program doesn't have.
I've
also been very busy pursuing music, and have a couple of irons in
the fire that I'll talk about next month. I've been gathering
camping equipment in preparation for attending the Kerrville
Folk Festival
with one of my best buds, David
Alberding,
in May.
Yep, folks, he talked me into it, and I can't think of a better
person to do a road trip with. David and I have done some road
trips before, and he's a wonderful friend to travel with. We're
doing a split bill show in Louisiana on the way to Texas, and details
for that are on the Shows page.
My
CDs are now available at a very cool record store in Fort Walton
Beach called The
Sound.
Joe
and Laurel
Crocker
are the owners, and it's chock-full of eclectic and interesting
things. They have a very comfy couch and it's a great place to
hang out. If you have a chance, stop by and say hi, and tell
'em I sent you! We hope to have an in-store performance (well,
actually out-store, on the lawn outside) scheduled there soon.
In
an interesting twist (okay, at least to me!), The
Sound is
located next door to where the old (and now very vacant) Beer
Gardens used to be, in Fountain Square off of Route 98. Of
course, everything here is located off Route 98, or you'd be in the
ocean! The Beer Gardens, if you've read my last few posts, was
where I first started performing solo - all by myself, up there alone
on the stage, nothing but me and my guitar and a ton of bikers and
tourists crowded 'round - yes, it was wonderful! I tell you,
after starting my musical career in a biker bar, I can play just
about anywhere - yep, I can dodge a flying beer pitcher and flying
bodies, all with guitar in hand, with the best of 'em. And yes,
I still know how to play "Midnight Rider" by the Allman
Brothers :).
We've
gotten so much rain that my house has literally been surrounded by
water for over two weeks. I've decided that I'm now officially
the Lady of the Island. The water is slowly starting to recede,
but a bevy of water birds (seagulls, cranes, etc.) now think my back,
side, and front yards are there strictly for their pleasure.
It's very strange to look out my window, as I'm typing this, and see
those little birds that skitter up and down the beach - you know the
ones, they skitter in tandem and look really silly - running along
the shoreline in my back yard. At least I get a show out of all
this water, and a new pair of rubber boots so that I get to my mail
box. Let's just not talk about how filthy my poor car is, and
the fact that what I really need is a canoe....I took pictures with
my cell phone camera:
|
Front
Yard |
One
side of house |
|
Other
side of house |
Out
my office window
in
the back yard
(the
water is about 4 feet deep) |
Please
pray for no more rain in the South! Any more, and I'm just
going to give up the ghost and wear water wings on a permanent basis :).
I'll
close for this month - more as it happens!
March
2005
Hello
-
The
weather is (finally) getting warmer, and tomorrow we're going to
have one of those stellar days - 70 degrees, and sunny. I can't
wait, because it's been very cold here the last week or so.
I
was just interviewed for and have been added to the Voices
and Visions
site, please take a moment to check
it out.
Many thanks to Sandy
for including me in this very cool site and with so many incredible artists.
I
went to Rusty
McHugh's
wake at the FloraBama
on February 27th, and it was a very bittersweet time. Hearing
everyone's Rusty stories and reminiscing, seeing people I haven't
seen in 30 years, was very uplifting. I only wish we'd all
gotten together with him instead of his death bringing us
together again. His music is unforgettable - where else can you
hear songs such as "Who's Your Poondaddy?", "My Baby
Is A Seafood Platter", and "Tequila Makes My Clothes Fall
Off" (boy, can I relate to THAT one!). His CDs are
available at his website, so check it out - I guarantee you'll laugh
harder than you have in a long while once you listen to his
tunes. I sure miss him.
I've
been picking up the guitar a lot these days, and it doesn't feel
like an alien object to me any more. I never thought I'd see
the time when it did, but boy, after not playing for so long, it felt
strange in my hands. Believe me, I'm not going to let THAT
happen again!
I'm
in the throes of researching venues and looking at a tour in May
with my dear pal David
A. Alberding.
I'm also in the process of developing my website business to a
higher level, so if you're interested in having me design your site
or know of someone who needs my services, please visit www.raspberrysunmusic.com.
That's
it for now, I'll post what's up as things come together. Now,
go out and support independent music!
February
2005
Hello
again -
It's
February 22nd and I finally have a chance to catch up on this
month's newsletter, as promised.
We
had a wonderful time at The
Wammies,
and we'd like to thank Mike
Schreibman and WAMA
for having us both back again this year. We had the show at an
entirely new (and most gorgeous) hall this time around, the Music
Hall at Strathmore.
As my friend Diana
Quinn
said, "It's like being inside a beautiful guitar". It
was a challenge, and one I believe we met. Granger was hopping,
getting eight bands off and on during a three-hour show, and I was
busy lining up presenters and awards and making last-minute
seat-of-the-pants script changes. It was wonderful seeing
everyone again, friends as well as family. My son, Tom
Brooks,
has done security for the show for WAMA for several years now along
with our friend Mike
Campbell.
Rachel
Cross and
Vicki Zak were
my right hand gals, and they, along with all the WAMA volunteers
both behind the stage and in front, really made things go
smoothly. Thanks, guys!
 Today
has been a very hard day for me and for many others in the music
business. I've received news regarding the deaths of three of
my fellow performers. Dear Rachel
Bissex,
who was a wonderful artist from Vermont, passed away on Sunday from
breast cancer. She led a valiant struggle, and shared that
struggle with her friends. She brought us all a lot of light
and courage, and she will be sorely missed.
 Pam
Bricker,
a jazz vocalist from the DC area and originally from the New England
area, also died on Sunday. She was wonderfully talented, and
she, too, will leave a huge hole in our lives.
My
dear old friend Rusty
McHugh,
a regular at The
FloraBama
in Perdido Key, Florida, passed away yesterday. Rusty and his
musical bud Mike
Fincher
were there with me, egging me on, at the beginning of my music
career. We lost Mike a few years ago. Rusty's sense of
humor and his way with words made so many people smile. It's
the end of an era for me with both Mike and Rusty gone now. I
can't tell you how sad I am at this moment.
|
Mike
Fincher, Rusty McHugh,
Carey,
Ray Tweed
The
Beer Gardens, 1977 |
Granger,
Rusty,
Carey
The
Florabama
June
2003 |
I
certainly don't mean to be depressing by sharing this news with you,
but I do want to say this - enjoy life, grab it with both hands.
It goes too quickly and sometimes most unexpectedly.
Well,
last week ended my year and four-month run at a full-time day
job. While I will miss everyone there, my main focus these days
will be on my children, and yes, once again on music. I picked
up my guitar this morning and played for about an hour, and I can't
tell you how good it felt. I'm laying groundwork and making
plans, and hope to have some gigs to tell you about in the
future. I'm glad I'm on the road back :).
Rachel
used to sign her e-mails with little quotes, and in her honor, I'd
like to close this month's newsletter with one from a button sent to
me by my friend Sara
Hickman:
"Believe
in hope - live your dream."
January
2005
Hello,
everyone -
First
of all, Happy New Year to you all - I wish you joy, prosperity,
love, family, and (of course), good music in 2005 :).
As
you can see, the website has been redesigned (again). This is
a 'test run', if you will, and I'll decide soon if I want to keep it
or revamp it all together. What do you think? Let
me know.
I
hope your holidays were good ones. We had a nice, quiet
Christmas at home, with the extra-special added pleasure of a visit
the day after Christmas from our dear friends, David & Beth
Alberding. We broke out the guitars and spent a pleasant
afternoon visiting, playing music, and enjoying their company.
We hadn't seen them since June, so it was a happy reunion.
Here's a few pictures:
Right
before Christmas, we had a rather unpleasant flea infestation attack
our dog, Jasper, and our cat, Tigger. After a trip to the vet
(which enabled her to buy her family lots of presents), they are
feeling much better. Jasper was rewarded for his good behavior
with a red bandana that had gingerbread men and candy canes on
it. They sprayed his poor, infested hind end with flea spray,
which dried to a frosty white, looking very like snow. We
decided that, because of the bandana and frosting, Jasper definitely
looked like a Christmas dog! Here's their happy, flea-free
little faces:
The
weather is now warm here, and I've got the windows flung open.
However, we really did get cold here for about a week, down in the
20's at night. Still, I can't complain, especially after
enduring years of cold weather in the DC area :).
Until
next time!
September
2004 - Surviving Hurricane Ivan
Hello
-
I’m
glad to say that we’re alive and in one piece, and that our
house is still standing. We have some damage (everyone here
does), but we truly feel blessed that we still have a home. The
worst part of the evacuation for us was wondering what we’d find
when we came back.
It’s
like a war zone here, with debris and trees and bits of houses
everywhere you go. I took pictures;
it's amazing how fragile things can be. The island (Navarre
Beach) is still closed, due to damage to the bridge, and most of the
island is still unlivable at this point. We heard that during
the storm surge, the Gulf of Mexico came to within a block and a half
of our home. (I know I love the Gulf enough to write about it,
but I don’t love it enough to invite it into my living room
unless it's the sand in my shoes.) We're still under a curfew
as well.
To
give you some perspective, we live a little over a block off of
Route 98 – which I’m sure you’ve seen on television at
this point – about 15 miles east of Pensacola Beach, in Santa
Rosa County. Across 98 from our house are (were) a few houses
lining the Sound, which is about a mile across. After the Sound
is the barrier island of Navarre Beach, then is the Gulf of
Mexico. We estimate that winds of over 140 mph hit our house,
with sustained winds of around 100, and you can see it in the
trees. We have several that have a permanent drunken list to
them, and they’ll have to come down before they fall down.
We lost our gutters, some shingles, and had some roof damage - you
can see sky from a certain section of the attic. (I must say a
thank you here to Steelworkers
Local 15253
from Pennsylvania, Joe's
Crew,
who came and, through FEMA's Operation Blue Roof, put up a tarp to
protect us from weather.) However, when you look across Route
98 from our home you can look straight through the houses –
what’s left of them. We were told that the storm surge
sent waves of over 40 feet towards us (Update:
the bouys in the ocean actually recorded waves of 52 feet).
The debris along the highway is both devastating and humbling, and
shows nature’s true force. You see a child’s toy, a
chair, a basket that once held someone’s belongings, bits of
clothing, dishes - someone’s life on the side of the road.
We
have electricity (which is of course why I’m able to write this
to you) and water, and things are slowly going back to normal.
FEMA and other rescue workers have been phenomenal, providing the
area with ice, MRE’s (meals ready to eat), water, and
consolation. It’s a testament to humanity the way these
people have come through for everyone in need here. When we
were evacuated, we went to Lake City, which is about an hour east of
Jacksonville, and holed up in a hotel room for three days – me,
Granger, the kids, the cat, and the dog. When we were able to
come back home, we hit I-10 and started our journey, anxious at what
we’d find, and knowing that there was a finite end to I-10 –
it was in the bay. What we saw on the way home was caravans of
electrical workers from Michigan, Oklahoma, and other states, and
caravans of tree trucks. It was so uplifting, I can’t tell
you – these people were coming west on I-10, so that meant that
they’d been down south dealing with the damage from Hurricanes
Frances and Charley. I’m sure that once they’re done
here, they’ll be going back down to deal with the damage from
Hurricane Jeanne. Next time you see an electrician or tree
person, give them a smile - they deserve it!
During
the evacuation process, when I had to decide what to take and what
not to take (NOTE: if you ever have to evacuate, take ALL your
pictures – everything you own is in them somewhere!) and was
going through my entire house in the space of a few hours, I spoke to
some of you on the phone. Thank you for calling me and letting
me know you were thinking of me. I wish I could have talked
longer, but we had to get out – at that point, Ivan was coming
directly down our throats! I can’t stress enough how lucky
we are – if he’d stayed on that course and not veered west,
we’d have nothing left.
Unfortunately,
during the storm I ended up developing a nasty case of
pneumonia. Let me tell you that having pneumonia is the pits,
but with no electricity it’s truly awful. My doctor’s
office kind of got mushed, so when it became apparent that I
wasn’t getting any better, Granger took me to the ER in Gulf
Breeze and got me taken care of. I’m now getting back on
my feet again, and am glad I don’t have to do so in a shelter
with no home to go back to.
So,
we’re okay. Our community is bruised and battered, but
it’s still here (for the most part) and still kickin’.
Schools are still closed, a lot of businesses have closed
permanently because they don’t exist any more, but we’re
okay and we’re damned lucky.
By
the way, somewhere during the evacuation my Daytimer was either lost
or stolen. If anyone should happen to contact you that you
don’t know, or someone pretends to represent me, that may be the
reason why. Please let me know if you do hear from anyone; it
may help me to track it down.
As
an end note, in all the hullabaloo I never got to tell you about my
musical weekends, starting with a rejuvenating trip to the Beau
Rivage in Biloxi, MS to see CSN (my first time, believe it or not)
with the added pleasure and talents of Jeff Pevar and James Raymond,
and the following weekend a trip to Kansas City to meet and hear
Willie Nelson at his concert with Bob Dylan. I’ll try to
get to that soon, as well as pictures of the KC trip.
August
2004
Hello
again -
Well,
we were fully expecting Tropical Storm Bonnie to land on our
doorstep, so we stocked up on water, flashlights, and batteries
(already have the canned goods). At the last minute, she veered
to the East, and we had sunny skies all day long. We were
fortunate, as Hurricane Charley decided to turn East as well.
Unfortunately, he caused a lot of damage and we're praying for those
in the areas that he struck. There's another hurricane headed
our way, so keep your fingers crossed.
We're
playing intermittently as the focus is still on family at the
moment. However, we're planning on playing more in the near
future - we can't wait! It's amazing how not playing is akin to drowning.
I
hope you're all well and safe and sound. I miss seeing your
smiling faces. More news as it happens!
July
2004
Hello!
I know, I know, I haven't kept up well with the news at all.
Life with my kids has been very consuming, and that's been my
priority these past few months.
The
Earth
Day Festival
in April was just a blast, and we had a great time. The
Bluebird Cafe
Writer's Night in Nashville was absolutely awesome, and we had SUCH a
good time. One of the best parts of the trip was seeing our
dear friend Arnie
Reed
and meeting his new bride, Suzanne,
who shares the same name and birthday with my daughter, Susannah.
As you can imagine, they hit it off like a house on fire! I
hope to have some pictures and/or video of the show soon.
Unfortunately,
due to circumstances beyond our control, the June mini-tour to
Northern VA/DC and a reunion of The
Carey Colvin Band didn't
happen. We were sorely disappointed, but family comes first
and there you go. We'll definitely make it happen sooner or
later, though, so be patient!
We
had the pleasure of playing at the Navarre
Fun Fest
in June, and got to perform on a stage on the Sound - ahhhh!
Talk about gorgeous. However, I must remember not to wear a
short skirt on a windy day while standing on an eight-foot
stage. The soundman, Bob,
made our performance sound so good, and we got to meet a lot of
people. Bob liked us so much that he asked us to perform in
July at the Cox
Communications telethon
to benefit Hospice. Always willing to do something for a good
cause, we showed up and had a great time with our hosts and all the
people there. We were handed a tape of our performance after
the show, so we do have it on VHS. One day I'll figure out how
to transfer that to the computer and will put it online.
We
ended up playing at The
Funky Blues Shack
in Destin, FL on a last-minute basis last week. It's a great
place with incredibly delicious food, warm and friendly audience, and
great staff. They even spelled my name right on the
marquee! (It's the small things in life that make you
happy.) We hope to return for more shows in the future.
I'm
still mostly devoting myself to my family right now, but am starting
to look for more opportunities to play. So, keep your eyes
peeled, and if you hear of any good opportunities, please let me
know. Thanks, and see you out there!
April
2004
Hello,
and happy spring! This is my most favorite time of year, with
the fresh breezes, gorgeous fragrant flowers, and a sense of renewal
and hope in the air. I was outside the other day planting in my
garden, and was entertained by the arrival of a ruby-throated
hummingbird that kept me company while I worked – I can’t
figure out how they can beat their wings so incredibly fast!
I’ve
been playing at home quite a bit in anticipation of two shows coming
up, and it’s been such a joy to feel the guitar in my hands and
to sing again. There’s definitely something to be said for
taking some time off!
On
to the shows –
On
Saturday, April
17,
I’ll be headlining the Earth
Day Festival
at Bartram Park in Seville Square in downtown Pensacola, FL from 3:40
to 5:00. Many thanks to John
Macdonell
at WUWF
88.1 FM
for replaying my interview/performance on Easter Sunday from last
year’s tour to help promote the show, and to Q100
and Rock
107
for their promos as well. Look for the interview in the Navarre
Press.
(Interestingly, in the interview I seem to have shed a few
years...!) To find out more about the Earth Day fest, visit www.earthdaypensacola.org.
We
hit the road from there, heading for Nashville,
TN
and The
Bluebird Cafe.
I’ll be doing the Writer’s
Night
on Sunday, April
25
at 8:00 pm. There isn’t a cover charge for this show, and
no reservations are available, so getting there early is highly
recommended. I’m very jazzed about this show, as it’s
going to be extremely fun, as I get to bring Granger along to perform
with me. If you’re in the area, please come and hang out
with us.
Coming
in June is a mini-tour to Northern VA/DC and a reunion of The
Carey Colvin Band (we
can’t wait!), so stay tuned!
Now
go out there and enjoy the sunshine and put a spring in your step!
January
2004
Hello,
everyone!
Happy
New Year! I've been working really hard at this thing called a
"day job", and really haven't had much time to myself.
But, I haven't forgotten you at all, I've just been too busy to
write. I have three days off, and boy, does it feel good!
I'd
like to wish my sisters, Janet and Patsy, my Aunt Helen, my nephew
Robbie, and my brother-in-law Mike all a very happy birthday this
month :).
I'm
getting ready to head out and do some venue hunting this afternoon,
and have just booked my airline ticket for Washington, DC. Yep,
I'll be returning to DC to run The
Wammies
on Sunday, February 15, at The
State Theater.
In the meantime, I'll be here at my computer writing the show so
there'll be something to run when I get there! If you're at The
Wammies, come and say hi. (I'll be the harried looking
one with the blg black Sharpie and a script in my hand.)
I'm
looking forward to my show at The
Bluebird
in Nashville, TN, in April. If you don't remember, I've been
asked to come do a Writer's
Night,
which is a very cool thing. The best part of it is that I
found out I get to bring Granger along and perform as a duo - my
favorite thing!
As
I'm sure you've noticed, the website has been redesigned. I'd
love to hear what you think - drop me an
e-mail,
I'd love to hear your thoughts on it. I want it to be
user-friendly, and not make you tear your hair out :).
I
must say that while today it's kind of rainy, it's still in the
mid-60's here. In DC, it's around 18 degrees. You must
forgive me, but this is the first winter in 25 years that I haven't
been a total Careysicle 24/7, so I'm enjoying comparing
temperatures. There are SOOO many nice things about living
where it's warmer - not scraping ice off your car, no ugly icky black
snow, no bare trees - the list goes on. I would NEVER make it
in Denver, Montana, Vermont - good God, they'd laugh me out of the
state at the first snow!
I
hope wherever you are, you're warm and snug and safe :). See
you soon!
December
2003
Hello,
everyone!
So,
I've put the lights and wreath up on the website, and today I plan
to do the same thing in my home :). Have you finished your
holiday shopping yet? If not, don't feel bad - I haven't even
started yet, and the days are flying by.
I'm
sorry I haven't written in a while, I got cold-cocked by the nasty
flu bug. Trust me, if you haven't had a flu shot, get one - and
wash your hands frequently to kill those germs. (Can you tell I
have on my Mom hat here?) It's a bad one, and Granger, Hank and
I all were zapped by it. We're still recovering, but feeling
much, much better now. I hope YOU don't get it!
It's
still warm here, comparitively speaking, and we rather smugly enjoy
watching the news reports of ice and snow and freezing rain in our
old town of Sterling, VA while the sun is shining here :). Not
to mention that it's 67 degrees today - can't beat it, unless you're
in Hawaii! I do miss watching the snow fall outside my window,
but I don't miss the part where it all turns grey and black and you
have to drive in it. The best part about living in Florida in
the winter is that it's always green, unlke the barren grey trees in
the skyline of Virginia.
I'm
working on some stuff for the new year, and one of the things that's
on the horizon is a show at The
Bluebird
in Nashville, TN. I've been asked to come do a Writer's
Night,
which is very cool, and I'm looking forward to that. Keep your
eye on the Tour
Dates,
shows will be added as things develop.
Both
Granger and I wish you all a very happy holiday season, and hope
that your new year is filled with peace, joy, love, family, health,
good music, and dear friends. Thank you so much for making our
world such a joy and for being a part of our lives. You're the best!
October
2003
Hey,
there!
Greetings
from my home on the Gulf Coast of Florida, with its beautiful white
sands, emerald oceans, and warm weather. As I write this, I'm
watching butterflies weave and waft outside my window, where the sky
is startlingly blue and there's a soft breeze off the ocean.
Did I mention that it's 85 degrees here?!
RADIO
ALERT!
I
just found out that today, October 5, you can tune in and catch a
replay of our June 27 interview/live performance on WUWF 88.1 FM in
Pensacola, FL. You can listen to the show online at 2:00 pm CST
(3:00 EST) at http://www.wuwf.org.
But wait, there's more! You can also get the new, improved
Bass-O-Matic - no, wait, different commercial - you can also tune in
to KPFA 94.1 FM in Berkley, CA, between noon and 1:00 pm PST to hear
my music. If you're not in that listening area, you can tune in
online at http://www.kpfa.org.
WHERE
THE HECK HAS SHE BEEN?
Sorry
I'm late on catching you up on what's happening; I got waylaid by a
bad case of pneumonia for most of September. Thanks so very
much to all of you who sent healing beams and good wishes my way -
they worked!
BOOK
ALERT
I
was interviewed not too long ago by Nyree Belleville for her book Complete
Guide to House Concerts: And Other Satisfying Alternative Venues.
It's now available, and you can get your copy at Amazon.com
for only $14.95. Coming next year is my interview in the book Girls
Rock!
I'll let you know when that's available.
SO,
WHAT'S UP WITH THE NEW CD?
I'm
glad you asked. click here
to see what's happening.
ON
THE ROAD TO VIRGINIA
We'll
be leaving these warm temperatures for the somewhat chillier ones of
Northern Virginia to reunite with our band mates, Kirby Yarbrough and
Mike Kropotkin, for shows over the Columbus Day weekend. Click here
to find out more about the shows.
Immediately
after the Cox Farm show on Monday, we start driving home to
Florida. We won't have much time while we're there to get out
to see people, so please come hang with us at the shows so we can see
you! We'll have the 3-song EP of the new CD, a few leftover
tour t-shirts for sale, and more.
I
can't wait to see my Northern Virginia buds again!
Once
we get home, I'll be putting my nose to the grindstone for a while
and probably won't perform right away. But, if I don't get the
chance to send out a monthly CyberFlyer, just come back here to find
out what's happening in my life. Please don't forget to tell me
what's happening in yours!
September
2003
Now,
this is just flat out plain ironic - we move three miles from the
Gulf of Mexico, and where does Hurricane Isabel go? To DC!
In my last note to you, I asked you to keep your fingers crossed for
us during hurricane season. I think I should have reversed
that! The day the hurricane hit it was 89 degrees and sunny
here, and about 25 or 30 butterflies were cavorting around outside my
window, dipping, fluttering, wafting like flower petals in the
breeze. I alternated between watching them and the Weather
Channel to keep up with Isabel's track as I thought of all my friends
in Virginia and North Carolina. I was more than a little
worried about everyone in Isabel's path, but everyone has come
through okay so far.
I
haven't done much music at all lately, I was recovering from a nasty
bout of pneumonia and spent a great deal of time in bed feeling
miserable. I'm on the mend now, though, and glad of it.
Those four walls were starting to close in on me!
We're
heading back up to Virginia next month for a few gigs, and then I'll
be spending my time writing again, looking for shows, and settling in
to the new house. Although I lived here 25 years ago, things
have changed somewhat and we're still kind of feeling our way around
the area.
You
may have noticed that we added the old newsletters (the ones I could
find, anyway!) to this page. It occured to me that I should be
writing a kind of a diary, not just deleting it every month.
So, there you go.
More
soon!
August
2003
Hello!
Well,
there's lots of news and changes to let you know about. First,
the tour was great, and we had a wonderful time on the road. We
met lots of new people and played some really great shows. We
had so much fun that we'll be touring more frequently from now
on. We'll also be touring more because here I am, brushing sand
off of my legs, having just been for a walk around my new
neighborhood. Yep, Granger and I have up and moved to
Florida! We now live in the sleepy little town of Navarre,
which is midway between my old stomping grounds of Fort Walton Beach
and Pensacola, in the Florida Panhandle. The beautiful white
sand beaches and warm emerald waters are three miles from my front
door. Ahhhh!
However,
you in the DC area have a chance to come say hello/goodbye to us as
we return for shows on August 14th and 16th. We'll be
performing on the 14th with The Carey Colvin Band (no, even though we
moved, we haven't disbanded!) at the Hunters Woods Concert Series in
Reston, VA, from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm, and on the 16th Granger and I
will be playing on the main stage at The Virginia Wine Festival in
The Plains, VA at 12:30 pm. The Wine Fest is one of the best
times to be had, so grab your suntan lotion and your hat and come
party with us! After that show, we'll be heading home to
Florida and won't return until October for our traditional fall festivals.
In
other news, Granger and I had a great time with Paul
Lewis,
recording the Police song Don't
Stand So Close To Me
for the tribute album being put out by Realize
Records.
It was a blast singing with Paul, and Granger did a very cool reggae
kind of thing on the acoustic guitar. I believe the CD will be
released some time this fall, and we'll let you know more as we find out.
I
was asked by my dear friend Damion
Wolfe to
be August's featured artist on his website, so check out the
interview at www.damionwolfe.com.
If you haven't heard him yet, check him out - he's one of my faves,
both musically and people-wise!
We
will miss all of you in the DC area very much, so please keep in
touch with us and we'll definitely keep in touch with you.
We'll be back from time to time on tour, and want very much to see
you when we come through town. And, if you're ever going to be
in our area, e-mail us - we can go to the beach!
P.S.
Keep your fingers crossed for us if any hurricanes develop!
April
2003
Well,
hello there!
I
know, I know, it's been months since you've heard from me - I didn't
mean to completely disappear on you! For those of you who
haven't been reading this page every month, I'll tell you where I
went. While I love playing live, I hadn't written a new
(entire) song in over a year because I was too busy doing the
business side of music when I wasn't performing. So, I hopped
off the hamster wheel for a while to concentrate on creating new
music. It worked; now I have some great new tunes for you!
Even better, we've been recording like mad at Recording
Arts
with Marco Delmar on the new CD, Let It Flow, so soon you'll be able
to take them home with you. There are some real treats on this
CD, including guest artists Jeff
Pevar
and Jon Carroll. In addition to the new songs, we've also
recorded "cover" tunes for you this time around, written by Jennifer
Stills,
David
Crosby & Jeff Pevar,
Roger
Henderson,
and John Prine. (Yes indeedy, you asked for Angel From
Montgomery, and your requested has been granted!) We hope to
have the CD available for you this summer.
I
had a great time with Michael Zampi from the Baltimore Songwriters'
Association in December when he interviewed me for the January BSA
Newsletter. You can read the full (uncut!) version here.
Many thanks to BSA and to Mike (He's such a fun guy!).
Now
that I've had all this time off, it's high time for me to dust off
those guitar picks and hit the stage again. Not only am I
dusting off those guitar picks, I'll be taking them on a road
trip! Granger and I will be going on tour in June (we've dubbed
it our "Southern Exposure Tour") through the Southern part
of the U.S., so keep an eye out for us if that's in your neck of the
woods. I hope to see you soon - I've sure missed singing for you!
November
2002
Hello,
everyone!
I
know it's been a couple of months since I've checked in with
you. Lots of stuff has been going on, such as the start
of school (and with three kids in three different schools, that's a
big deal at our house), a trip to California, and life in general.
I
just got back from sunny (but cold!) California; where I was on a
trip to Solvang and Santa Barbara to see CPR and Graham Nash. A
group of angel friends decided they couldn't make the trip without
me, and so put me on a plane to meet them out there. I had a
great time, saw my dear friends, heard some wonderful music, made
some wonderful music, got invited on stage by Graham Nash, and even
got to see my sister, Patsy. Thank you, band of angels - you
know who you are - you truly made my trip a wonderful one.
Now
that I'm back home it's time to make some music of our own!
That's it for now. I'm still recovering from not enough sleep,
too much fun, and jet lag, but by Sunday's farm gig, you can bet
we'll be rocking the hay wagons!
See
you soon!
August
2002
I
hope that summertime is being good to you and that you've gotten
some down time - maybe at the mountains, the beach, or just hanging
out in your back yard.
We've
got some really fun shows coming up this week - Hunters Woods
Concert Series in Reston, main stage at the Virginia Wine Festival
with Lowen & Navarro, DaVinci's Notebook, and Norman Evans,
Summerfest at Jammin' Java, and a Joni Mitchell tribute at (again)
Jammin' Java. (I had the devil of a time breaking it down to
only two songs to perform - anybody out there want to hire me to sing
Joni songs to you all night?!) We've also got a benefit show
coming up in Leesburg that's going to be lots of fun. And don't
forget, there's lots of free summertime giveaways at our shows!
(What are they? Well, now, you'll just have to come to a show
to find out, won't you?!)
EXCITING
NEWS:
August 24 marks the beginning of the next CD project - yep, I'm
heading back to the studio! We're starting off by recording a
song by Jennifer
Stills
called Cries Of Angels (thanks, Jen!). The song will also be on
the angel compilation CD being put together by Hungry
For Music.
In other CD news, The Distance Wall has been added to the rotation
at WUIS 91.9 in Springfield, Illinois and at KGPR-FM in Great Falls,
Montana, and a track from the CD, Blacktop, was played on NPR's Car
Talk in June - thanks, Car Talk!
See
you at the shows - and don't forget that sunscreen :).
May
2002
Hello!
Happy
May Day! When I was a little girl, we used to celebrate at
school by winding long ribbons around the May Pole on the playground
- hmmmm, wonder if anyone does that any more?
We
had a blast at the Crosstown Jam last month - many thanks to Mike
Schreibman and everyone at WAMA for working so hard in putting that
together. Remember, WAMA supports your local music community,
so support them in return - join up and volunteer, and you'll have a
great time! Now go out there and smell the flowers, enjoy the
sunshine, and catch the warm breeze on your face. See you soon!
March
2002
Hey,
everyone!
I
hope you're keeping warm during this cold snap - brrrrr! I
have been urging the daffodils, narcissus, and other bulb-type
flowers that have been peeking their heads out to GO BACK! It's
not SAFE out here!
This
winter I have discovered the joys of Snood,
which I understand is (or was, I'm not too up on these things) a big
thing on college campuses. I discovered it when my daughter
bought it for her Gameboy, and now I am thoroughly addicted.
Unfortunately for me, though, my daughter has managed to wrest it
from my hands and won't let me play anymore, so I'm suffering from
withdrawal. Any other Snood fans out there?
The
guys and I want to extend big congratulations to all of this year's
Wammie recipients - way to go! (No, we didn't walk home with an
award, but we did walk home with warm hearts because so many of our
friends were recognized with a Wammie!)
Until
next time!
February
2002
Hello!
I'd
like to say a big welcome to those of you who just signed up on the
mailing list - thanks for being here!
COOL
NEWS
It's
Wammie time again in Washington, and I am thrilled to announce that
we've received four nominations this year! They are:
-
2001 Folk-Contemporary Female Vocalist
-
2001 Folk-Contemporary Duo/Group - Carey Colvin & On The Air
-
2001 Rock/Rock Pop Male Vocalist - Granger Helvey
-
2001 Rock/Rock-Pop Instrumentalist - Granger Helvey
Thanks
so much to everyone who put us on the ballot! We are
definitely feeling lots of warm fuzzies and feel honored to be
nominated. There are many, many wonderful musicians nominated,
and we send big congratulations to them all! To find out
who's nominated for what and to read more about WAMA, visit the website.
That's
all for now - until next time!
January
2002
Happy
New Year!
There's
some very cool stuff happening this month, starting with a great
show tomorrow night. It's Ubervox, a monthly women's music
series held at Metro Cafe, and I'll be oe of the featured performers
along with Mary Shaver and Pariss Clemons. There are invited
musical guests performing afterwards, so this is definitely the place
to be tomorrow night!
Tune
in to WAGE 1200 AM in Leesburg, VA from 3-5 on January 18th to hear
Yours Truly and a host of my fellow musicians celebrating Pat
Staton's 500th edition of "Live In Loudoun."
Congratulations, Pat!
On
Saturday, January 19th is "Live at Roxy's", a wonderful
house concert in Bethesda, MD. Granger Helvey will be on bass
and vocals, and we share the bill with the fantabulous Little
Pink. Don't miss it!
We
hope to see you there!
December
2001
Happy
Holidays! In honor of the season, I've put up a special MP3 on
the Music page for you. I recorded the song in 1999 with Pete
and Maura Kennedy
at their Maple Ridge Studios for a charity compilation CD, Hungry
For Music IV.
I strongly encourage you to buy a copy of the CD (as opposed to
simply downloading the single MP3) as there's lots of good music on
it and the proceeds go to an excellent cause.
Okay,
I know it's really short notice (life is busy!), but tonight is our
last appearance of 2001, and we'd love for you to come out and
celebrate the holidays with us. It's also the last Women 'N
Rock show of the year. We'll be at BANGKOK BLUES in Falls
Church, VA, along with fellow musicians Colleen Shanley & Casey
O'Neal, CommonbonD, Suzanna Mallow of Red Letter Day, and WNR head
mamma Terri Seymour will rock us out at the end of the evening.
There's a $6.00 donation at the door, and the show kicks off at 7:00
p.m. Come join us!
With
many thanks due to Dolf van Stijgeren and Hank Kratsman, a
translation of the Dutch review from RootsTown Music Magazine in
Belgium is now up on the Reviews
page of the site. Thanks to the good folks at RootsTown for the
great review - wow, Belgium! (Hey, does this mean I'm
international now?!)
If
you have a moment, stop in at the Music Monthly website and vote in
the reader's poll for your favorite musicians - no, we won't mind one
whit if you vote for any of us :).
In
many ways 2001 has been a landmark year, and so much of that is
because of your incredible support and good wishes. The band
and I couldn't do what we do and have so much fun doing it if it
weren't for you. Granger, Kirby, Mike and I appreciate your
support so much. Here's a great big mongo huge hug for being so
wonderful :). Thank you!
Have
a wonderful holiday season, and don't forget; The Distance Wall
makes a great stocking stuffer!
November
2001
Hello,
everyone -
I
hope this e-mail finds you safe and sound and enjoying this
beautiful fall weather. We've just completed our outdoor fall
festival season, and had a blast (except for that one reaaaaally cold
day where I turned into a Careysicle). And, of course, we're
still getting the hay off the speakers!
Review
In Belgium
The
Distance Wall was recently reviewed in RootsTown Music Magazine in
Belgium - cool! They very kindly sent me a copy of it, and know
what? I can't read Dutch! Oops! A friend of mine in
The Netherlands did a quick and dirty translation for me, and we'll
get a copy of the review up on the website soon.
Luna
Park Grille Songwriters' Showcase
Well,
never say never - the showcase is back! Yep, today (Nov. 1)
marks the Return of the Showcase with 3 Moon Union (Mary Sue Twohy,
Michelle Swan, Rachel Cross) and Gregory Lygon. Don't miss it!
Indiegrrl
Compilation III CD
My
song, The Distance Wall, has been included on the Indiegrrl
Compilation III CD. Proceeds from the sale of this compilation
will go to the Twin Towers Orphan Fund, an organization borne from
the terrorist attacks on New York City. Its long-term goal is to
provide financial support for children who lost one or both parents
on September 11.
CD
Baby Sales
If
you don't have a copy of The Distance Wall, now's the time to get
one - all proceeds from sales of The Distance Wall on CD Baby
are being donated to the American Red Cross. Now you can get
good music and donate to a worthy cause all at the same time!
Hang
in there, and stay safe.
September
2001
Like
all of you, I have been living through and trying to deal with the
horrific events of September 11th, and I cannot tell you how wounded
my heart is. But through all of this, I have watched people
come together in unity and support - the incredible courage and
dedication of the rescue workers, the devotion of the hospital staff,
the unswerving generosity of the volunteers, and the warm presence of
friends. That has helped to keep my heart strong and has
reminded me of what is truly important in this life.
The
WAMA Crosstown Jam originally scheduled for this weekend, September
21-22, has been postponed. When new dates are determined, we'll
be sure to let you know.
This
Friday, September 21, the Carey Colvin Band will be performing at
the Dulles Town Center in Sterling, VA from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00
p.m. We will be setting out a basket for donations to the
American Red Cross. This show is a shine-only event; so if
there is rain in the forecast, please call 703-404-7100 to make sure
the show is still on.
On
Sunday, September 23rd we are honored to be a part of the Pentagon
9/11 Disaster Relief Concert to benefit established emergency
assistance agencies in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area.
Please join us and help us make this show a record-breaking
event. The show is sponsored by Women 'N Rock, and kudos go to
Women 'N Rock's president, Terri Seymour, for putting it together in
such record time.
Also,
if you don't have a copy of The Distance Wall yet, I have donated
all funds from online sales on CD
Baby
to the Red Cross. Now is the time to buy one if you haven't already.
Our
heartfelt sympathy and condolences go out to the family of our
fellow Washington area musician, David Scales, missing and presumed
dead in the Pentagon attack.
Granger,
Kirby, Mike, and I wish all of you peace, safety, and love.
August
2001
Hi
again!
Lots
of stuff, as always, happening:
A
New Book
I
am currently being interviewed about my experience as a female
musician for the upcoming book, Girls Rock! Women Making Music,
1955-2000. The book goes hand-in-hand with a film on the same
subject. I'm looking forward to seeing the final product, and
will let you know more details (such as the publishing date) as I
find them out.
Dirty
Linen Review
My
CD, The Distance Wall, was reviewed recently in the August/September
edition (#95) of Dirty Linen Magazine. You can read an excerpt
of the review on the Reviews
page of my website. Thanks, Dirty Linen!
Guitar
Girls Contest
The
contest at Guitar Girls is winding down as the voting deadline looms
on August 1st. I would truly appreciate your support in these
final hours. If you have a moment, please visit the site at
http://www.guitargirls.com or http://www.mp3.com/guitargirls to cast
your vote for The Distance Wall. Thank you!
The
Birchmere with CPR
I
had a stellar time opening for CPR at The Birchmere on June 29th -
thank you for your wonderful and enthusiastic support during this
show. You really made it an incredible time for me and for
Granger. And to make our evening even better, Jeff
Pevar
sat in with us on a couple of songs - can that man can play a
guitar! There are a couple of pictures of our set (thanks,
Franco!) now up in the Photo
Gallery
of the website.
Hope
to see you soon!
June
2001
Hi,
everyone!
Lots
of fun stuff has been happening lately, and I wanted to share it
with you.
Guitar
Girls
Voting
has begun at GuitarGirls.com! As you know, my song, The
Distance Wall, was entered in the contest. (The prize is an
electric guitar and a recording session at Skip Saylor Recording in
Los Angeles, CA.) I would truly appreciate your vote and
support in this contest - help send me to L.A.! The voting page
can be found at www.mp3.com/guitargirls or by clicking on the
"Vote For My Song!" button at www.careycolvin.com.
(Only one vote per e-mail address is allowed - no stuffing the ballots!)
Sponsored
By Polysonics
I'm
proud to announce that I am officially sponsored by Polysonics in
California. Polysonics manufactures high-end professional
loudspeakers, and I'll be using their FR8 Mosquitoes. Other
artists sponsored by Polysonics include Rami Jaffee (The
Wallflowers), Tad Wadhams (Sheryl Crow), and Holly Figueroa (founder
of Indiegrrl). Thanks go to Ray Rodden at Polysonics
(www.polysonics.com) for bringing me on board and making this
sponsorship possible.
The
Birchmere
I'll
be performing (with Granger Helvey) at The Birchmere on Friday, June
29th, opening for some of my favorite people - CPR - David Crosby,
Jeff Pevar, and James Raymond. Tickets are $25.00. This
is a don't-miss show! Wheeeee!
Oasis
CD Sampler Vol. 27
The
Distance Wall (the title track) is one of many excellent songs
featured on the latest OasisAcoustic™ Sampler CD put together by
the hard-working Micah Solomon. Thanks, Micah!
Susan
G. Komen Race For The Cure Expo
There
has been a change in my performance schedule for the Susan G. Komen
Race For The Cure Expo. Instead of performing on June 1 at
11:00 a.m., I'll be performing on May 31 at 12:30 p.m. Please
come support this very worthy cause. The Expo runs May 31 to
June 2, and the big race is on June 2nd.
May
2001
Hello!
I'm
loving it - it's getting warmer and warmer and my little beach town
soul is in heaven! With all the outdoor festivals coming up,
now's the time to stock my gig bag with lots of suntan lotion.
Don't forget yours - and yes, you can borrow some of mine if you do.
Congratulations
Congratulations
to Susie Mudd and everyone at Music Monthly on the occasion of their
200th issue - way to go!
Special
Just Plain Folks Showcase
On
Wednesday, May 9 we're having a very special Just
Plain Folks
showcase at Luna Park Grille in Arlington, VA. This showcase
kicks off the Just Plain Folks East Coast tour, which includes dates
in New York, Pennsylvania, and Canada. I'll be performing at
the JPF showcases at The Velvet Lounge in DC and at Parker's in
Baltimore as well.
Guitar
Girls Contest
The
voting at Guitar Girls should start any day now - I'd truly
appreciate your support in this contest, and to make it even easier,
you can e-mail Guitar Girls at guitargirlsmail@aol.com with "I
Want To Vote" as the subject header. They'll send you an
e-mail when the voting starts.
Now
get yourself outside and enjoy this beautiful weather :). See
you at the shows!
April
2001
Hi!
Spring
is springing, and I'm loving it! The winter blahs are slowly
melting away in the (somewhat warmer) sunshine and I'm feeling that
spring fever hit me. One of the best things about spring is the
smell of all the flowers - daffodils, hyacinth - yum!
Thanks
Thanks
to all of you who came out to Kensington Coffeehouse on the 31st to
support us - it was good to see you, and to meet a lot of you for the
first time. We had a fun time, and I only snarfed one piece of
German chocolate cake.
Online
Contest
Well,
what do you know - the title track to the CD, "The Distance
Wall," has been entered into a contest online! I would
very much appreciate your support in voting for me. The prize
includes a recording session in L.A., and if I win, what a great way
for me to get back to California. Just go to
www.guitargirls.com, and follow the links for voting on the top
right-hand of the page.
New
Band
I'm
pleased and excited to announce the formation of The Carey Colvin
Band, which consists of Yours Truly, Granger Helvey on bass, Kirby
Yarbrough on drums, Mike Kropotkin on electric and acoustic guitars,
and when available, Bob Hume on electric and acoustic guitars and
mandolin. Look for our debut in the summertime.
On
The Air
Where's
On The Air, you ask? We're still here! And Doug's
excellent new CD is about to come out - ordering info will be up on
the website, so keep an eye peeled.
February
2001
Hello,
everyone!
I'm
emerging from my winter semi-hibernation with a couple of new songs
and some cool stuff happening.
First
off, big congratulations go out to Yvonne Espinoza and her husband
on the birth of their bouncing baby boy. Yvonne is the Talent
Coordinator at Borders in Sterling, and also a dear friend.
Washington
Post Review
Many
thanks go out to Mike Joyce at the Washington Post for the most
wonderful review of my CD, The Distance Wall, in this Friday's
Weekend Section of the Post. You can read it here.
Very cool!
The
Wammies
The
Wammie Awards show is this Monday night, January 29th, at the State
Theater in Falls Church, VA. The show starts at 8:00 p.m., and
tickets are available through ProTix (www.protix.com). I will
be a presenter this year (which is the perfect excuse to go buy a new
outfit!), so look for me onstage. If you can't make the show, a
streaming video will be available online in a few days on the WAMA
website, www.wamadc.com. Information on the show is also
available on that site. As you know, I'm nominated for two
awards and my husband, Granger Helvey, is nominated for two, so cross
your fingers for us!
Online
Writeup
Thank
you to the good people at www.thebuzzfactor.com
for the cool write up about my website (www.careycolvin.com).
Carey
on T.V.
I
was invited to do an interview on the Arlington Weekly News program
this past Wednesday, and previewed a snippet of one of my new
songs. I had a great time, and thanks to Pia and the whole crew
for having me. The show will air on Arlington Cable Channel 33
Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. and again Monday night at 8:00 p.m.
The
Kennedy Center
We
had a BLAST at the Kennedy Center! What a fun, fun time - and
in case you missed it, you can see it by clicking right here. I
conquered (mostly) my bad case of laryngitis and made it through the
night, thank heavens. I was one worried gal, let me tell
you. Between my back going out and the laryngitis, I wasn't
sure I was going to make it through the night! With the help of
hot tea and a brand spankin' new stool, the evening was just stellar
and we played to a packed house. And, I got to meet my friend
Chris' sister - can't beat it! Thanks to everyone who came out
and cheered us on.
November
2000
It's
getting COLD out there! Pretty soon I'll be hunkered down in
front of the fireplace, working on some new songs and drinking hot
cocoa - ahhhh! Speaking of yummy things, have a safe and Happy
Thanksgiving - don't eat too much!
October
2000
Hello!
I'm
back from California, and what a trip it was - you can read all
about my adventures with friends, canyon fires, precarious cliffs,
and Eeyore here.
What a blast!
The
House Concert on September 10 in Santa Barbara was incredible, with
an amazing amount of good music and a great audience. I had the
distinct pleasure of having my favorite guitarist, Jeff Pevar, and my
multi-talented new friend, John Mooy, sit in with me for my set,
which filled my "it's-really-1:00-in-the-morning-to-you"
self with lots of energy. The Dargan's show on the 14th was a
hoppin' night, thanks to Antara and all involved. Big thanks to
all of you who came out and supported these shows - you rock!
Attending
the Valley Music Festival on September 11 & 12 with Jackson
Browne and CPR (David Crosby, Jeff Pevar, and James Raymond) was
great - it was held in a wonderful outdoor venue with crickets
chirping along in the background between stellar musical
performances. You can see pictures of these shows on www.crosbycpr.com.
(Hey, there seems to be a picture of Yours Truly in there, too&ldots;!)
There's
a great lineup for the Songwriters' Showcase at Luna Park this month
- support your local music scene, and make it out for this one -
you'll be glad you did.
Fall
Festival season is here, so grab that jacket and head on out to see
us! Coming up on October 15 is the Herndon Folk Festival; where
we will be on the Main Stage along with Sally Taylor, Ellis Paul,
Danny Doyle, and more, so don't miss it! We kick the show off
at noon. We're also heading back to the farm this month, so
break out those overalls and come join us!
August
2000
Hello
there!
I'm
back! I know, it's been a long time; I've been on vacation and
generally hanging out and enjoying the summer. I hope you have, too!
The
CD release show at Starland Cafe was a full house and a smash
hit. Special kudos to Jim Taylor and his crew of sound elves
for wrestling the sound beast to the ground and making things work so
well. All the performers coming out and recreating their parts
on the CD truly rocked the night. (Personally, I think we
should all start a band together and play around town!) Many
thanks and warm fuzzies to those of you who came out for the show and
supported our efforts - you really made it special for us all.
And I must say it's amazing who shows up at these things - yes,
folks, you were not imagining things; that was indeed Jeff
"Skunk" Baxter of The Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan that
you saw sitting at the table by the stage.
Well,
the CD is now being heard on stations all across the nation and even
in Belgium. I've had added to the website a complete listing of
all the radio stations that have the CD, so now you can call a
station in your area and request a song.
At
the end of June, Granger, the kids and I headed off on vacation to
my old beach town in Florida. We relaxed on the beach and we
even built a very cool sandcastle. In exploring my old haunts,
though, I found that the sleepy little fishing town in which I lived
has been consumed by "progress". (Ocean?
There's an ocean behind those hotels and condos?
Hmmm&ldots;). During our stay Granger and I stepped out one
evening to the hotel lounge where we hung out with the band
Alibi. They very graciously allowed me to indulge myself by
singing "Beach Town" in the very town for which it was
written. They must have liked us because they asked us to come
back and sit in with them the next night, which we did. They
are a fine bunch of people and we had so much fun with them.
But
now we're home and back in the swing of things. In addition to
some cool gigs around town, in September I'll be heading out to L.A.
and Santa Barbara to do a little mini-tour, which is very exciting
for me since I haven't been out that way in ten years.
On
a reminder note, don't forget that the Wammies are coming up soon -
the nominating ballots should be in the mail this month. Please
support your local music scene and your local musicians -
participate, volunteer, vote - your votes really do make a
difference. Remember, you don't have to be a musician to join
WAMA, and there are several different memberships available.
That's
it for now - see you next time!
June
2000
Hello
everyone -
Just
a reminder about the CD release show on Monday night, June 12th:
Carey
Colvin - The Distance Wall
CD
Release Show
Monday,
June 12th * 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m.
Starland
Cafe
5125
MacArthur Boulevard, Washington DC
202-244-9396
($5.00
Cover)
featuring
Carey
Colvin & On The Air - Granger Helvey, Doug Rainoff, and Kirby Yarbrough
and
A
special performance by Tom Prasada-Rao
Carey
and the band will be joined by the following artists:
David
A. Alberding * Dana Connor * Marco Delmar
Keith
Dill * Viqui Dill * Granger Helvey * Tom Prasada-Rao
Doug
Rainoff * Lisa Taylor * Norm Thorne * Kirby Yarbrough
It's
going to be quite a show, and we hope to see your smiling faces in
the audience!
Many
thanks go out to Eric Brace for the mention in today's Washington
Post Weekend Section about the show - you rock, Eric!
Thanks
also to Damian Einstein at WRNR-FM 103.1 (www.wrnr.com) for having
me on "Damian's Diner" this afternoon - we had a blast, and
I look forward to a return visit in the near future.
May
2000
Hello,
everyone -
CD
Wannabe finally got a life! After four (long) years, it grew
up to be a Real CD, The Distance Wall, and arrived on my doorstep
last week.
The
CD consists of 12 original songs and, in addition to band members
Granger Helvey, Doug Rainoff and Kirby Yarbrough, there are also
appearances by special guest artists David A. Alberding, Dana Connor,
Marco Delmar, Keith Dill, Mack Fowler, John Jennings, Tom
Prasada-Rao, Lisa Taylor, and Cleve Wehle.
At
the moment, you can get your copy in one of several ways: At
all shows; through mail order; at The House Of Musical Traditions in
Takoma Park, Maryland; or at Borders Books & Music in Sterling,
Virginia. Look for other stores to be added to the list.
It will also soon be available online, and I'll keep you posted on that.
I
can't tell you how happy I am - big kudos to everyone who helped to
make this CD a reality.
In
the "c'est la vie" department, there will NOT be a CD
release show for The Distance Wall at Iota in Arlington on June 12th,
as we had anticipated. It seems management has decided to go
with someone else on that date. So, we are regrouping and
although we'll try to stick with June 12th, the date may end up being
changed. We are currently looking at other venues to host the
show. As always, we'll keep you posted.
In
other news, there will be another goody available soon as well:
Carey Colvin - "Stuff You Like!" T-shirts, designed
exclusively by the fabuloso Sara
Hickman
and her partner Neil, at Sara's new design company, Stingray.
(Granger and I had so much fun opening for Sara at Iota last month!)
The
road trip to Blacksburg to perform at Medium Rare Cafe with Bill
Morrissey was great. In add ition to enjoying Bill's
performance immensely, I also snapped up a copy of Bill's book,
Edson, and read it cover to cover last week. Highly recommended.
A
big thanks to Tinsmith (check these guys out!), Hal Howland, and
Damion Wolfe for playing the Luna Park Grille Songwriters' Showcase
last Thursday. Due to the arrival of the CD, I was unable to
get a flyer out on time for the show.
See
you next time! |
