hey all - this is the update from Barbara...I'm psyched to be able to hear
some of the shows on the net :) yay! and now I have to go look at the new
site... please go see BK live and tell me about it so I can live
vicariously...
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Hi all,
I am teary, and joyful at once - listening to Jennifer Kimball's "Veering
From The Wave," a marvelous album, and preparing to play and sing with her
tonight at the Kendall Cafe, 9pm, the second show of my month-long
residency
there. That's right, I'm songwriter-in-residence there every Monday in
May,
and in New York City every Wednesday at The Living Room. (7pm)
For those of you outside Boston, feel free to check out the show,
streaming
live (huh?) unfathomably (to me) from www.radioboston.com. Really!
The *Flash* website is finally done, and I've been getting great feedback
from folks, but still need to spread the word.
http://www.barbarakessler.com/flash/ Make sure your volume is turned up!
As
of now, that is the only place to get the new record, although it will be
in
Newbury Comics by the end of this week, for you New Englanders, and will
be
distributed soon (our scheduled "official release date" is September 5).
There will be a feature on me in this week's Boston Globe (I think this
Friday...) and it's just in time to help me spread the word about this
wonderful concert and benefit, CD. The concert is this Sunday, May 14th
7pm -
Mother's Day at the Somerville Theater and features me plus these other
mom
songwriters: Mary Lou Lord, Jan Luby, Lori McKenna, and Ramona Silver. It
is
the official release show for the CD I produced called Hope: Mothers
Helping
Mothers. I'm psyched to play a show with these incredible women, and to
share
a backstage area with some other little kids! The CD will also be
available
at www.barbarakessler.com and at Newbury Comics. Here is the track
listing:
HOPE Mothers Helping Mothers
Diane Zeigler - I Know My Baby's Cry
Sara Hickman - It's Alright
Laurie McClain - Only Four
Ramona Silver - Honeydew
Lori McKenna - Hardly Speaking a Word
Suzzy Roche - Breathing
Ashley Cleveland - There Goes My Baby
Barbara Kessler - Persephone
Eliza Gilkyson - Lantern
Karen Taylor-Good - Heart of My Heart (Where Did You Go)
Rachel Bissex - Dancing With My Mother
Jan Luby - Ordinary
Tish Hinojosa - Baby Believe
The organization it benefits is called Project Hope and they state:
Project Hope shelters mothers and children, operates programs that move
families to economic stability, and works with them to advocate for
systemic
change to support families and end family homelessness. Project Hope
believes there is an inherent potential in every human being and is
working
with families to bring forth that potential.
It has been a pleasure listening to songs by other mothers and both
reliving
and anticipating the certain joys, triumphs, and trials of mothering.
There
were many more submissions than I could ultimately use, and contact has
been
positive with even more "famous" songwriting moms, so there could very
definitely be a volume 2.
Thanks so much for your support and enthusiasm, and I look forward to
hopefully get out to the other parts of the country (and beyond!) not
listed
here. There are some other shows I'd like to tell you about:
5/13 The Reedy River Folk Festival
Brashier Campus of Greenville Technical College
Simpsonville, SC http://reedyriverfolkfestival.web.com
tickets at Horizon records: 864-235-7922, TNT Music 864-962-0775
with one of my all-time idols! Karla Bonoff! Cliff Eberhardt (who sang on
my
first record, Stranger to this Land) Dogwood Moon, Jack Williams, and
others...
5/14 Somerville Theater (see above)
5/20 Acoustic Cafe, 2926 Fairfield Ave, Bridgeport, CT 203-335-3655 with
band!
6/20 Lizard Lounge, 1667 Mass Ave. Cambridge 617-547-0759 with band and
Todd
Thibaud!
Tours are being planned for the West coast, and the Midwest. Please feel
free
to suggest any venues you know about, including house concerts. Thanks. I
hope you're enjoying spring. It is going to be around 90 f degrees again
here
today.
"Let the beauty we love be what we do. There are hundreds of ways to kneel
and kiss the ground." RUMI
Be well,
Barbara
The recent note from Barbara:
Hi everyone,
I'm writing to remind those of you nearby that I'll be at the Roaring
Brook
Concert Series in Canton, CT this Saturday at 7:30. You can call
860-693-0263
for info.
Also, the new record "Barbara Kessler" and my oldest one "Live" (newly
re-mastered and on CD for the first time) are available at
www.cdfreedom.com.
The Boston Globe said in a Critic's Tip before the Passim show: "On her
pop-catchy, folk-smart new CD, she wanders between intimate reflection and
wry, girlish reminiscence, sung in an airy voice brimming with
personality."
Thanks to all who came out to the release party at Club Passim, and sorry
to
all of you who got turned away... It was a fun show, I was a bit loopy,
and
the band rocked (our first gig all together!) The Bridge Mix was enjoyed
by
all. You'll have to check out the new CD in order to get that one (track
#7
to be specific).
I look forward to hitting the road next week. We just added a show on
April
18th at The Metro in Washington DC. Todd Thibaud and I will be appearing,
each for a solo set.
Please do believe me that www.barbarakessler.com is ALMOST finished (just
tweaking things, really) and do check back there for tour updates and fun
insider info.
Hope you're enjoying Spring - the time when Persephone rejoins her mom
Demeter and she joyfully sings everything into bloom...
Be well,
BK
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hi everyone... egroups and onelist have merged so the new address to send
messages to the list is barbarakessler@egroups.com.
Let me know if you have any questions...
:) Lisa
hey all..for anyone not on the BK announcement list...
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Hi!
I think some BK refrigerator magnets are in order so you can print this
out
and hang it so's you don't forget! Message below...
4/1/00 Harris Creek Acoustic, House Concert for info contact:
hca@..., 757-850-1011 Daryl Purpose opening
4/8/00 Roaring Brook Nature Center, 70 Gracey Road, Canton CT
860-693-0263
Split with Peter Keane
4/12/00 Rosebud, Pittsburgh PA with band and Todd Thibaud 412-261-2232
4/13/00 TBA with band and Todd Thibaud
4/14/00 Eddie's Attic, Decatur GA with Todd Thibaud, Dogwood Moon,
Michael
McNevin 404-377-4976
4/15/00 Eddie's Attic, Decatur GA opening for the Greta Lee Band
404-377-4976
4/16/00 B & A Warehouse, Birmingham AL 1531 1st Avenue South, with band
and
Todd Thibaud. For info contact: 205-930-0334 or kerilane@...
4/18/00 TBA with band and Todd Thibaud
4/19/00 The Point, Bryn Mawr PA with band and Todd Thibaud, opening for
Tara
MacLean 610-527-0988
5/13/00 Reedy River Folk Festival, Simpsonville, SC with Karla Bonoff,
Cliff
Eberhardt, and others. Info at http://reedyriverfolkfestival.web.com
5/14/00 Somerville Theater, Somerville MA, Mothers Hope Benefit Concert,
other artists TBA contact ADA at 1-888-rubber8
5/20/00 (Tent) The Acoustic Cafe, Black Rock CT, 203-335-3655
Month of May residencies:
Every Monday in May at The Kendall Cafe, Cambridge MA 10pm 617- 661-0993
with guest openers (Jennifer Kimball, Sam Shaber, Mark Yurkovic AKA
Shecky,
and some new faces...)
Every Wednesdays in May at The Living Room, 84 Stanton Street, New York NY
7pm 212-533-7237
Howdy all,
If you live anywhere on the East coast, I do hope to see you out at a show
soon... For the rest of you, I AM working on it. Thanks for your letters
and
inquiries about the new record and touring. www.BarbaraKessler.com should
be
done this week (so I'm told!) Please do check back; some fun and new stuff
is
there...
I've been listening to some lovely music, as I am preparing a benefit
compilation of Mom singer-songwriters, to be available in time for
Mother's
Day. More info to come, but you can expect some wonderful songs by well-
and
lesser-known artists dealing with the complex range of reality that
mothering
is. I'll keep you posted. The record release will be celebrated at the
Somerville Theater in May (listed below).
(If anyone needs to be "removed" from this list please don't hesitate to
ask.)
Thanks so much for staying in touch! See you out there somewhere.
Be Well,
Barbara
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hey! I hope everyone has Barbara's new cd :) it's great! my favorite songs so
far are Bridge Mix, Perfectly Good Way to Pray and Kristin.. I really like
the studio version of Soundtrack much better than the live one too.. I was
bummed People Just Like Us wasn't on it, but BK said they were low on time
and space so it didn't make it :(
she says lyrics are coming soon to the site..and told me a few of the lyrics
to Bridge Mix since I couldn't figure them out, if anyone wants to know... :)
also, onelist is having maintenance done - details are below..
eat, drink, be merry, listen to BK :) Lisa
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hey everyone...
There is a new virus floating around called PrettyPark.exe. It's not a hoax -
it's a real virus. Several people on some of the mailing lists I subscribe to
have gotten it and been infected. I received three e-mails with the virus
attached. It's an .exe file that is a worm virus - if you run the program
(DON'T) what it does is runs itself and sends out e-mails (with the virus
attached) to everyone in your address book.
The title of the e-mail was C:\CoolProgs\Pretty Park.exe so if you see it,
just delete it. It only infects if you download it and run it. AS ALWAYS, be
entirely suspicious of any attachments you get --- especially .exe files. An
.exe file is a program - meaning when you open it, it will actually do
something to your computer. Basically the best rule of thumb is to just
ignore .exe files - don't download them and don't open them.
beware...
Lisa
"In the past hundred years issues like rape and incest are being criticized
for the first time. Women are allowed to work, have an independent life and
can refuse sex.Such an attitude does have its influence on men as well.
Sometimes they can't get their penis up for strong women. But it can turn
around in sexual abuse as well. Sometimes after the show children tell me
they're in an incestuous situation. When they say it's God's will, I can cut
the culprit's throat. Abuse isn't what God was talking about. Absolutely not.
Fuck God's will."
-Tori Amos
-One, 3/00
hey all! here's the latest from Barbara... now I gotta get the new cd! oh and
this list is way too damn quiet :P someone go see Barbara and tell me how the
show was so I can live vicariously through you over here on the west coast...
another artist worth mentioning....saw Michelle Malone on Saturday in San
Francisco. She's got a folky/bluesy feel and she rocks too :) check her out!
_______________
Hello you loyal e-mailees. Welcome to you newcomers! I am writing to
officially announce *Barbara Kessler* -- my 3rd album. I will be
celebrating its release this Friday, for any of you who live in the Boston
area (or anyone who likes to drive!) I am happy to say that I love the
album, even this many weeks post-production, and believe me, that is a
good sign. I invite you all to check out some samples at www.cdfreedom.com
as www.BarbaraKessler.com is currently a "construction site." (Although it
is on target for completion within the week...so they tell me!) My
website is being spruced up like never before and will include lots of
liner notes and credits and press bits and photos and film clips and
stuff I've never put out there before. Please check back soon... *Barbara
Kessler* is now available at www.cdfreedom.com (and eventually
www.BarbaraKessler.com) or by calling 1.800.937.3397 Monday-Friday EST.
Also, previously available only on cassette, my earliest original
recording "Live," digitally re-mastered for the first time for CD. And its
only $9.99! Wow, this is a real commercial now. Forgive the exclamation
points and the pricing but I couldn't resist having something "for only
$9.99!"
Below is a list of upcoming dates. If you care to read on, I pasted the
first review of of the new album, just received from an area concert
producer. Thanks as always for keeping in touch. Just let me know if you
wish to be removed from this list and stay in touch at
www.barbarakessler.com.
3/8 www.radioboston.com, live interview 6:30pm
3/9 WUMB 91.9fm Boston, "Live at Noon," live interview 12pm
*March 10th CD Release Show at Club Passim, Harvard Square* 617-492-7679
Kym Tuvim opens. Broadcast by www.radioboston.com
4/1/00 Harris Creek Acoustic, house concert, Hampton VA.
For info contact hca@... or 757-850-1011 with Daryl Purpose
opening
4/8/00 Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton CT 860-693-0263 split with
Peter Keane
4/14/00 Eddie's Attic, Decatur GA 404-377-4976, with Todd Thibaud and
others
4/16/00 Birmingham AL, venue TBA with Todd Thibaud
More dates on the tour with Todd Thibaud TBA
Keep in Touch!
Here's that review:
--------------------------------
I approached the new Barbara Kessler CD with a sense of only mild
expectation. Not because I had low expectations from an artists whose
previous CDs receive regular playing time on my CD player, but because I
had already listened to many of the CD's tracks numerous times already on
CD. For those who don't know what I mean, Barbara formed a "CD of the
Month Club" about 2 years ago as a vehicle to distribute her new
recordings in pre-release form (along with various live tracks or other
rarities) to her fans - an approach which got her mentioned in Billboard
Magazine. To date, 8 of the new CD's 11 tracks have been released in some
form through this club. So, I expected that the new CD would have a sense
of "been there - done that" as I listened to it for the first time.
Having seen Barbara live on a few occasions, and never having heard her
sing the same song the same way twice, I really should've known better...
While the "CD of the Month" tracks sound quite polished, they pale in
comparison to those released on the new CD (simply titled, *Barbara
Kessler* - when an artist releases an eponymously-titled album that is not
their first release, it usually signifies the artist has attained some
level of national exposure - without giving away the rest of the review, I
think that this could be the one that does it for Barbara). There is more
instrumentation, background vocals, and several (5 by my count) of the
songs are in higher keys than the originals - giving them a bit more
delicate feel, and putting them more in the "sweet spot" of Barbara's
range (Barbara had undergone surgery to remove nodules on her vocal chords
about a year or so ago - the result has left her voice stronger with a
wider range). Overall, the CD represents a perceptible style shift from
both of her two previous CDs (the folk-heavy innoncence of *Stranger to
this Land* and the introspective *notion* with it's slightly alternative
edges) - there is both a sense of maturity, a deeper emotional feel, and
yet a sense of fun.
I'll only highlight a few of the songs in detail, as fans are probably
already familiar with several of the tracks. I'd note that "Red Yellow
Blue", "Persephone", "Confession", "Angels Are Crying", and "Soundtrack"
all benefit from the higher key treatment and sound incredibly fresh.
"Angels Are Crying" is a particularly beautiful track, getting an almost
pop-ballad treatment with some great guitar and piano work. "Soundtrack"
has been a favorite for awhile, and this version is much "bouncier" than
the original - with an added wah-wah guitar that adds to the 70s nostalgia
(I can almost see the lava lamp in the background). Either of these two
tracks seem like they could get airplay on a station such as Boston's
WBOS. Folk radio might prefer tracks such as "Persephone", "Kristin",
"Red Yellow Blue", or "A Perfectly Good Way To Pray". Somewhere
in-between is the slightly-speeded up "Grown Up Love Songs and Other
Oxymorons" which, if the title doesn't grab you, then the song's lyrics
(about how love grows beyond the initial stages that get all the usual
attention) will.
I can probably identify with many of the lyrics on this CD since I am in a
similar place in life to Kessler - in my 30's, in a long-term
relationship, and have young children. And while some of these life
experiences may change the way you look at the world, there's a place
inside of me that is still very child-like - full of mischief and the
desire for a good time. But, I'm getting ahead of myself - hold that
thought for a second...
Kessler has hinted at being much more than a "folk" musician for some time
(check out "That Hurricane" or "Carolina" from her previous CD *notion*
for proof), and I think this new CD really doesn't belong in the "folk"
bins. More tracks that cement that feel are "Happy" (which makes a great
set-closer in her live shows), "Confession" (which literally rocks), and
the song I wish to devote a major portion of this review to - a song
curiously titled "Bridge Mix":
At first listen, I thought, "oh cool - another rock track", sounding
somewhat in the same vein musically as "Confession" (which precedes it).
Then I listened to it again - and again - and again - and yet again - I
could not get the song out of my head (maybe because I kept playing
it...). Aside from it's infectious pop/rock feel (it made me want to get
up and dance - and I don't dance...), the lyrics seemed to reach out and
take hold of me. As I previously mentioned, I am at a similar point in
life to Kessler - and while I am closer to my daughters' teenage years
than my own, I'm not too old to have a good time. And that's what "Bridge
Mix" is all about - check out these lyrics:
It's incorrect politically - leaves you bereft spriritually
- It's high time though I think you'd agree to shed these inhibitions...
and get drunk and roll up the rug, just like my daddy did
when the laughter would keep us up - just like when we were kids.
Thematically, it reminds me a bit of "Take A Ride With Me" from Kessler's
first CD, *Stranger To This Land*, or maybe Cheryl Crows "All I Wanna Do
is Have Some Fun" from 5 or so years ago. What separates "Bridge Mix"
from those and related songs is perspective that comes with it - from a
slightly more mature point of view that still knows what it is to be
young. No, 30-something isn't old, despite what all the pop culture
around us might suggest. What person my age wants to listen to the
perspective of living life from someone like Brittany Spears? She's not
even OLD enough to drink! What can she tell me about such things? It is
incredibly refreshing to hear someone my age singing about having a good
time.
Musically, the song is great - as I said, an infectious pop/rock feel that
makes you want to ... well get drunk and roll up the rug. It seems to
draw on several pops styles - from early Beatles to pop artists of today
(Chery Crow, Abra Moore, and Veruca Salt come to mind) - there's some
nostalgic organ lines, and some gritty guitars - but nothing overbearing.
This song could and should receive serious radio airplay. In my mind, it
fills a much-needed void for those of us looking for something in popular
music that is new but still speaks to us. Pop music is geared toward the
younger market, and those of us who were that in the 70s and 80s have been
pushed aside from most mass-market radio (other than the "classic rock"
stations - but those are just a baby-boomer way of reclassifying music
that we can't admit to being "oldies") - but here is a song which brings
the exhuberance of youth from a slightly more mature (but nowhere near
being "old") point a view which I found incredibly resonating. Maybe I'm
wrong, but this song seems to have all the necessary ingredients of being
a radio hit - at least among those of us still searching across the radio
dials for something modern that speaks to us - someone who isn't trying to
speak to the youth that we once were, but to the youth inside of who we
now are.
And when the partying is done, and we go back to being responsible adults,
Barbara is with us - closing the CD with the beautiful "Baby", celebrating
the joys of being a parent. The song is touching and sweet, with some
wonderful harmonies. Something of a lullaby for us as we end our musical
journey for the day.
Hopefully some of Barbara's fans can relate to some of the thoughts I've
put down. For those that wonder what I'm talking about, I suggest you get
the new CD and find out.
John Swartz
-----------------
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Barbara Kessler
c/o Artist Development Associates Inc.
47 Mellen Street
Framingham, MA 01702
voc. 508.820.8738 fax. 508.820.7920
hey..so I was checking out cdfreedom and they have soundclips from three
songs on the new album, plus a tracklisting of the new cd. I also noticed
they've got Barbara's first cd, Barbara Kessler Live, which was originally
out on cassette and has been out of print... they have a link for the new cd,
self-titled, but I tried to purchase it and it won't let me, so it must not
be released yet...here's the tracklisting and info:
Barbara Kessler's eagerly awaited third album follows on the heels of her
critically-aclaimed and award-winning recordings Stranger To This Land
(Eastern Front,1995) and Notion (Eastern Front,1996). Produced by seasoned
Boston guitarist Adam Steinberg (Laurie Sargent, Patty Griffin), the
arrangements range from spare and hypnotic to full on pop-rock, allowing each
of the tightly crafted songs to "do their own thing."
Song titles:
Red Yellow Blue
Kristin
Happy
Grown Up Love Songs and Other Oxymorons
Perfectly Good Way To Pray
Confession
Bridge Mix
Persephone
Angels Are Crying
Soundtrack
Baby
Actually, I seem to be having trouble purchasing anything from the
site...hmmm...here's the link to Barbara's stuff anyway..maybe someone else
will have better luck. In the meantime, I'll e-mail cdfreedom and see if I
can get a response...
http://www.cdfreedom.com/cdfreedom/artist.asp?fromBrowseart1=342~Barbara+Kessl
er|barbarakessler
Lisa
hey all...
tell your friends! Barbara's site is back up, but still under
construction...it has links to cdfreedom though if you need some Barbara cd's
:) not sure when the new cd comes out..hopefully soon!
some dates...please go and report back to us!
Friday, March 3 - University of Mass., Amherst (solo with Jess Klein and Kris
Delmhorst to benefit RESPOND)
Friday, March 10 - CD RELEASE CELEBRATION at Club Passim, Cambridge MA (with
Band)
:P Lisa
Here is the latest message from Barbara :) don't forget to check out
www.cdfreedom.com for samples of the new album...I hope those are up soon :)
and if you are on the east coast - please go see Barbara and report back to
the group!
<<<
Hi all. Welcome all you new signees! Just a quick note to
apologize for the vanishing of barbarakessler.com. We are in
the middle of reconstruction and something wierd happened to
the existing site. The new CD is finished, and is
materializing as I type... should be in hand in two weeks.
Yay! Tell everyone you know! Pre-orders and samples will be
up on www.cdfreedom.com very soon.
Hope to see some of you at these upcoming dates. Now that
the recording is over (that was the fun part) I will be
concentrating on the grueling business of trying to get
people to hear it!! Barbarakessler.com should be fun once
we're done (Jeff is becoming a Flash wizard) so tell your
buds to come check us out. Also, those of you who are
Singles Club'ers, you will be getting a single soon with an
advance copy of "Baby," with Jennifer Kimball accompanying
me. As always, breathtakingly beautiful. Thanks Jenn!
I miss touring SOOOO much. Please let me know if there are
new places to play in your area since the last time I was
there... any input is greatly appreciated. Contact me at
artistdevelopment.com until my site comes back. I'm trying
not to plummet into virtual existential obliteration - can
you IMAGINE? my dot com done gone. A post-modernist's
blues...
2/10 Amherst College, opening for Juliana Hatfield. Campus
Center Frontroom 8pm
2/22 Toad, 1912 Mass Ave. Cambridge. with Todd Thibeaud
617-497-4950
2/25 Dan4th Museum Series, Danforth Museum, Framingham
620-0050 with the trio 8pm
2/26 Cornerstone Coffeehouse, Second Congregational Church,
Winchester with the trio 617-729-1688 8pm
3/3 University of Massachusetts, Amherst. RESPOND show with
Kris Delmhorst and ??
3/10 Club Passim, Harvard Square. With full band. CD
RELEASE SHOW! Reservations strongly suggested. Kym Tuvim
from Seattle opens 617-492-7679 8pm
4/1 House Concert, Williamsburg, VA
http://www.pilotonline.com/fun/hca.html
4/8 Roaring Brook Nature Center, Canton, CT Split with Peter
Keane 860-693-0263 7:30pm
for more detailed information, try Artist Development. >>>>
oops..I forgot that onelist removes stuff..here is the e-mail:
<<
In a message dated 2/3/00 9:22:35 PM, Lisa071573 writes:
<< :( I keep getting an error message that says Forbidden. Maybe this means
you are busy updating it?? >>
Hi lisa, yes, bing moved to a new server, altho that forbidden message was a
shock to me too- some kind of screw up. The new album is done!!! (being
manufactured as of yesterday!!) keep in touch at www.cdfreedom.com to
pre-order it. Singles club is available there too
Thanks as always
\BK
I got this message from Barabara :) I had e-mailed her about her website
cause I keep having trouble accessing it...can't wait for the new album!! :)
Lisa
[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
hi Susan! hi BK fans! here is some more info on the Respond cd.. Barbara said
in her e-mail message that you could e-mail her if you were interested - her
e-mail address is barbara@... or bkpower3@.... I also
checked Amazon.com and they have it as well. This should be the link to that
page:
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00000G4OB/o/qid=947321214/sr=8-4/102-7
817768-6652027
the Barbara song on the 2cd set is Grown Up Love Songs and Other Oxymorons -
which I know you have all heard since it was one of the singles of the
month...the cd also has some other really good artists on it, and some
artists that I keep meaning to listen to but haven't heard yet...I think I'm
ordering my copy today!
:) Lisa
Everyone on the east coast go see Barbara!!
:) Lisa
Hi Everyone - welcome all you new signees! Happy New Year! This is a very quick
note to tell you of some upcoming shows. I'm on my way down to Sound Station 7
(this studio in a cool old firehouse in Providence, RI) to finish The Record. So
forgive my rush, if you will...
January 9th - Panzer House Concerts, Columbia, MD. 410-531-9233 or
spanzers@.... Split with John Flynn.
January 15th - Fox Run House Concerts, Sudbury, MA. 978-443-3253 or
lalcorn@.... Split with Daryl Purpose.
January 22nd - Outta Sights & Sounds, Hightstown, NJ. 609-259-5764 or
powzie@.... This is a Respond Benefit featuring me, Colleen Sexton and
others...?
January 29th - Mother's Wine Emporium, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Troy,
NY. 518-276-8585.
February 25th - Dan4th Friday Series, Danforth Museum, Framingham, MA. Check
back for details at www.musi-cal.com or www.barbarakessler.com.
Thanks, and I do hope to catch up with you soon! I miss playing! Recording is a
blast but it can get lonely in that iso-booth...
Peace
BK
PS. "Respond," the wonderful benefit double-CD featuring me and many of my
Boston area women writer/singer peers was just named THE NUMBER ONE ALBUM OF THE
YEAR by Billboard's editor-in-chief, Timothy White. Check it out at
www.billboard.com (or in Billboard Magazine). Contact me if you'd like to order
a copy. $15 for a Double CD including Jennifer Kimball, Catie Curtis, Jenn
Trynin, Mary Lou Lord, Lori McKenna, Colleen Sexton, Jess Klein, Melissa
Ferrick and tons more... The money goes to a great cause. Thanks.
Ellis Paul is a cool folksinger too :) see him if you can :) Lisa
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The query searched for: ellis paul
Fri, Dec 31, 1999 @ 7 & 10 PM (folk, a cappella, alternative, acoustic)
Ellis Paul at Club Passim
Cambridge, MA
Info: 617-492-7679
Fri, Dec 31, 1999 (a cappella, acoustic, alternative, folk)
Ellis Paul at Club Passim
Cambridge, MA
Info: (617)492-7679
Program: 2 shows
Sat, Jan 8, 2000 @ 8 PM (folk, a cappella, alternative, acoustic)
Ellis Paul at First Baptist Church
Lexington, MA
Info: 617-861-0142
Sat, Jan 8, 2000 @ 8:00pm
Lori McKenna / Ellis Paul at Joyful Noise Coffeehouse
Lexington, MA
Program: Lori opens the show.
Sat, Jan 15, 2000 @ 8 PM (folk, a cappella, alternative, acoustic)
Ellis Paul at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Providence, RI
Info: 401-392-1909
Sun, Jan 16, 2000 @ 8 PM (folk, a cappella, alternative, acoustic)
Ellis Paul at Blackthorne Tavern
South Easton, MA
Info: 508-238-4068
Sat, Jan 22, 2000 @ 8:00pm (folk, a cappella, alternative, acoustic)
Ellis Paul at The Showbarn
Smithville, NJ
Info: 609-748-7799
Sat, Feb 5, 2000 @ 8 PM (folk, a cappella, alternative, acoustic)
Ellis Paul at Avon Baptist Church
Avon, MA
Info: 508-339-1109
Sat, Feb 5, 2000 @ 8 pm (a cappella, acoustic, alternative, folk)
Ellis Paul at Mozaic Room Coffeehouse
Avon, MA
Info: Info & reservations: (508)339-1109
Sun, Feb 6, 2000 @ 8:00pm (folk, a cappella, alternative, acoustic)
Ellis Paul at Stamford Center For The Arts
Stamford, CT
Info: 203-358-2305
Fri, Feb 11, 2000 @ 8:30 PM (folk, a cappella, alternative, acoustic)
Ellis Paul at Unitarian Church
Marblehead, MA
Info: 781-631-8987
Sat, Feb 12, 2000 @ 8 PM (folk, a cappella, alternative, acoustic)
Ellis Paul at The Muse at the Gray Goose
Londonderry, NH
Info: 603-437-6085
Sat, Feb 12, 2000 @ 8pm (folk, a cappella, alternative, acoustic)
Ellis Paul / Anca Summerhill at The Muse at the Gray Goose
Londonderry, NH
Info: 2 Young Road, (603)437-6085
Sun, Feb 13, 2000 @ 7:30 PM (folk, a cappella, alternative, acoustic)
Ellis Paul at The Muse at the Gray Goose
Londonderry, NH
Info: 603-437-6085
Sun, Feb 13, 2000 @ 7:30pm (folk, a cappella, alternative, acoustic)
Ellis Paul / Anca Summerhill at The Muse at the Gray Goose
Londonderry, NH
Info: 2 Young Road, (603)437-6085
Sat, Feb 19, 2000 @ 8pm (folk, a cappella, alternative, acoustic)
Ellis Paul at Sears Recital Hall
Dayton, OH
Info: 937-374-8760
Sat, Feb 19, 2000 @ 8pm (a cappella, acoustic, alternative, contemporary,
folk)
Spotlight Concerts at Sears Recital Hall at the University of Dayton
Featuring: Ellis Paul
Dayton, OH
Info: For more info call (937)374-8760 or visit www.corecomm.net/~concerts
Sun, Feb 20, 2000 @ 7:30pm (folk, a cappella, alternative, acoustic)
Ellis Paul at The Ark
Ann Arbor, MI
Info: 734-761-1451
Sat, Feb 26, 2000 @ 8pm (folk, a cappella, alternative, acoustic)
Ellis Paul at Chattanooga Little Theater
Chattanooga, TN
Info: 423-267-8534
Mon, Feb 28, 2000 @ 7:30 p.m. (folk, a cappella, alternative, acoustic)
Ellis Paul at Parkway Presbytarian Church
Corpus Christi, TX
Info: 361-852-7349
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Hi All,
Greetings and Best Wishes of the Season! I am just now
addressing the Holidays, now that we are on break from The
New Record. It is going extremely well, and is taking longer
than originally planned (but that always happens and in this
case is good news - it's sounding so good that both Adam and
Carl/ producer and engineer decided they would commit more
of their busy schedules to doing it up just right.) Now it
is time to turn my attention to booking and Website
Updating. But first, some spiked eggnog...
My friend David is hosting an alterna-New Year's celebration
around the corner from me and I do hope some of you can join
us. No Black Ties! No skimpy little starve-yourself Black
Dresses! No babysitters! (Well, optional - feel free to
bring the kids...) Hope to see you there!
"We're now planning
The Framingham First Night
Folk Festival
The Lowdown:
Artists:
Carl Cacho, Mary Gauthier, Eric Gerber, Barbara Kessler,
Mark Purcell, Kevin So
Location:
Framingham Civic League, 214 Concord St. (Rt. 126),
Downtown Framingham, MA
Hours:
The Festival will start at 6pm
(and will probably continue until 2am or so.)
Price:
Advance Tickets: $25*
At the door: $35
There promises to be lots of rootsy jamming, in a sort of
pickin' party atmosphere.
There will be an all-night buffet, champagne (or grape
juice) toast at midnight, and lots of great company.
Directions:
From Boston:
Take the Masspike West to Exit 13, pass through tollbooth,
turn Right onto Rt. 30, at the 5th traffic light, bear to
the left ot the Shell Gas Station onto Rt. 126 South, follow
Rt. 126 South over Rt. 9 (about 2 miles) through 3 lights,
the Framingham Civic League is just past the Dunkin Donuts
on Rt. 126 (#214 Concord St.) in Downtown Framingham.
By Commuter Rail:
Take the Framingham line (from South Station) to Framingham.
When you exit the train, walk North (across the tracks) on
Rt. 126 North about 3 blocks. Walk to the right of Town
Hall, and the Framinham Civic League will be on your left
(#214 Concord St.)
*Advance Tickets are available:
By Credit Card:
By calling ADA, Weekdays (10-6) at 508-820-8738 (ask for
David)
or
By Check:
(Made Payable to David Nickerson, and sent to:
176 North Mill St., Holliston, MA 01746)
This event is produced and funded by David Nickerson.
For more information call David C. Nickerson at (508)
429-6539, or email DCNEnt@..."
Future BK shows:
1/9 House Concert, Columbia Maryland
1/15 Fox Run House Concerts, Sudbury Massachusetts
1/29 WPI, Mother's Wine Emporium, Troy New York
2/4 Vermont Technical College, Randolph Vermont
see musi-cal.com and barbarakessler.
oh barbara, I am so bummed :( but as long as you are mixing the new cd then I
forgive you...I'm glad Kristin is coming out good - I think that one and
People Just Like Us are my favorite singles so far...so I'll just hold my
breath til February. Can't wait for the new album! sorry to have missed you :(
but good look with the new album :)
all my fandom and support,
Lisa
In a message dated 11/17/99 6:56:07 PM Pacific Standard Time, BKPOWER3 writes:
<< Dear Lisa,
Alas, I'm so sorry to report I have had to cancel this whole west coast
jaunt (Emilia'a grandparents are BUMMED.) But it's for a good cause - our new
album will be mixed that week! And "Kristin" is coming out great.
Thanks for all your enthusiastic help and support - THere will be a
re-scheduled trip. possibly February. I made some good progress this time
with Freight (been there twice before) and the Palms in Davis, so next tour
should be good.
Thanks and sorry...
BK >>
yippee yippee I am so happy :) :)
Lisa
Lisa071573@... wrote:
> I was just wondering if there was any chance of getting Barbara Kessler to
> play at the Freight...she's terrific and I'd love to hear her without having
> to drive all the way to L.A.
>
> Thanks, Lisa
Barbara will be Greg Greenway's special guest for his show set for December
5th. We just confirmed this yesterday and you are the first person to know.
Sat, Nov 13, 1999
Burlington Coffeehouse at Rhombus Gallery / Arts Space
Featuring: Barbara Kessler / Todd Thibaud
Burlington, VT
Program: 186 College Street 802-658-5061
Mon, Dec 6, 1999 (acoustic)
"Listening Room" Concert Series at Fremont Center Theatre
Featuring: Mark Humphries Barbara Kessler,Michael McNevin,Bright Blue
Gorilla,Paula Joy Welter
So. Pasadena, CA
Sat, Jan 15, 2000 @ 7:30 (acoustic, alternative, american, contemporary,
folk, house concert, indie, original, rock)
Fox Run House Concerts at Fox Run House Concerts
Featuring: Barbara Kessler / Darryl Purpose
Sudbury, MA
Program: Reservations are required. Contact Laurie Laba at 978-443-3253 or
lalcorn@....
Guys - Barbara is TERRIFIC!!! If you can go, DO! :) Lisa
Hello! Thanks to those who made it out to HMV Records Sunday; sorry we weren't
there! (Harvard Square's Oktoberfest was rained-out.) This Saturday the 16th is
a chance for me to catch up with you in Cambridge, however! Yes, this is just a
friendly reminder that I'll be at Club Passim, Saturday, October 16th, two
shows, 7 & 10pm. My buddy Johnsmith from Wisconsin will be opening and be sure
to get there early to catch him and be seriously UPLIFTED. (Can't count on me
for that.) (Just kidding) Come and check out the new songs in their current
forms - will be recording the new CD starting this week! It will be produced by
Adam Steinberg, who recently produced Les Sampou's latest album (check it out,
on Flying Fish, it's wonderful). He's a guitarist who you may have heard with
Patty Griffin and more recently, Dixie Chicks.
To those of you in NYC, don't forget the Living Room next Thursday, October
21st!
Thanks for all the input from California - I've got a few southern Cal. things
in place and am working on solidifying the north.
As always, great to hear from you and we'll keep in touch.
Be well,
Barbara Kessler
I sent Barbara a message about places to play in Berkeley.... :)
In a message dated 9/29/99 3:13:14 PM, Lisa071573@... writes:
<< 510-548-1761 Freight and Salvage in Berkeley CA >>
Thanks! Yes, been working on it. Give a call, if you like, and ask them when
I'm coming back! It'll freak'em out!!
Thanks again for everything
BK
cool Loretta - she's supposed to be coming to California - both north and
south....I can't wait! I'm going to try to post all BK shows here so we all
know..
:) Lisa
Lisa,
Had the pleasure of going to school with Barbara. We were cheerleaders
together! It's so great to see her doing what she loves (and great at it!)
My sister lives in San Diego. If you ever hear of any BK shows in that area,
please let me know.
Have a great day!
Loretta
so anyone going to see Barbara? I'm in California and I'm waiting anxiously
for her to come here so I need to live vicariously through someone else...
Lisa
oh BTW - club passim is a really cool little hole in wall...
10/1 BlissFest Concert Series, venue TBA, Petoskey MI 616-348-2815
10/9 Lancaster Coffeehouse, Atlantic union college, Lancaster MA 978-365-2043
10/10 HMV Records, Harvard Square MA 12 noon Street Fair with Toshi Regon and
others
10/16 Club Passim, Harvard Square MA 617-492-7679 Johnsmith opens the show
10/21 Living Room, 84 Stanton St. NYC 212-533-7235 BMI writers in the round
with Pamela Means and others
10/23 Along The Way Coffeehouse, United Methodist Church Ipswich MA
508-356-7653 Brett Perkins opens
10/29 Sage Gallery, Women's Night Out, 41 Union St., Easthampton MA
413-527-8383
10/30 Vanilla Bean, Route 97, Pomfret CT 860-928-1562 Steven Gellman opens
11/6 Valley Players, Waitsfield VT opening for Diane Zeigler details TBA
11/13 Burlington Coffeehouse, Burlington VT 802-658-5061
11/21 Generations, St. Louis 315-256-8322
Call ADA at 1-800-937-3397 with any questions.
radio interviews:
WDET 101.9 Detroit, Saturday September 25th, 2pm
WUMB 91.9 Boston, Wednesday October 13th, 9am
WERS 88.9 Boston, Saturday October 16th, 8:30am
hey - I went to ASU for two years but then transferred back to Western State
in Gunnison, CO...I lived in Mesa, Tempe and north Phoenix (7th st and
Bell)...I saw Barbara at this bar or coffeehouse in Scottsdale. She opened
up for AJ Croce (Jim Croce's son I think) but I didn't stay for him...I was
in the front row there so it was great :) when I saw her at the Unitarian
church in Marblehead MA in 96 (I think) there were like 50 or so people there
so it was really cool...unfortunately though, I had to work that night and
Peter Mulvey was supposed to open for BK so we were just going to go for her
since I had to work anyway...well, with my luck, Peter Mulvey cancelled and
Barbara went on an hour early so me and my friends missed half her show :(
and Mary Tyler Moore - my favorite!
Can't wait for California shows :) Lisa
In a message dated 9/27/99 11:31:23 AM Pacific Daylight Time, bobh@...
writes:
<<
Lisa,
Where in Arizona? I grew up in north Phoenix, going to Paradise Valley
High School. Graduated from ASU a long time ago (1978).
Yeah, the concert was pretty cool. It was at a local college and was
scheduled the first week of school. Freshmen were the only ones on campus
at the time though. The concert began at 8 PM and promptly at 9 PM everyone
except for the four of us got up and left. Needless to say, Barb was a
little disconcerted about the walkout until one of the people staying (a
college administrator) informed us theat earlier that day the administration
has decided to have a freshman orientation meeting that night at 9.
Apparently they had forgotten about the concert. The concert hadn't been
publicized locally because it was intended for Salve Regina students only,
but when I found out about it (via the web) I called the University and they
had no problem with us attending. Turned out to be a real special night for
us. Even before the walkout there were only about 50 people there.
-Bob
Robert E. Hathaway (bobh@...)
Digital System Sciences, Inc.
184 John Clarke Rd
Middletown, Rhode Island, 02842
PH: (401) 849-1905 FAX: (401) 848-7540
----- Original Message -----
From: <Lisa071573@...>
To: <BarbaraKessler@onelist.com>
Sent: Monday, September 27, 1999 1:49 PM
Subject: Re: [BarbaraKessler] Hello everyone
> From: Lisa071573@...
>
> hey Bob - I first saw Barbara in New Hampshire (I used to live there) and
> I've seen her a bunch of times back east...when I went to college in AZ, I
> saw her there too - I just adore her :) I've talked to her a couple times
and
> she's so cool...wow, a concert for four people...I wish I could get her to
> play in my living room!
> Lisa
>
> > Community email addresses:
> Post message: BarbaraKessler@onelist.com
> Subscribe: BarbaraKessler-subscribe@onelist.com
> Unsubscribe: BarbaraKessler-unsubscribe@onelist.com
> List owner: BarbaraKessler-owner@onelist.com
>
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Lisa,
Where in Arizona? I grew up in north Phoenix, going to Paradise Valley
High School. Graduated from ASU a long time ago (1978).
Yeah, the concert was pretty cool. It was at a local college and was
scheduled the first week of school. Freshmen were the only ones on campus
at the time though. The concert began at 8 PM and promptly at 9 PM everyone
except for the four of us got up and left. Needless to say, Barb was a
little disconcerted about the walkout until one of the people staying (a
college administrator) informed us theat earlier that day the administration
has decided to have a freshman orientation meeting that night at 9.
Apparently they had forgotten about the concert. The concert hadn't been
publicized locally because it was intended for Salve Regina students only,
but when I found out about it (via the web) I called the University and they
had no problem with us attending. Turned out to be a real special night for
us. Even before the walkout there were only about 50 people there.
-Bob
Robert E. Hathaway (bobh@...)
Digital System Sciences, Inc.
184 John Clarke Rd
Middletown, Rhode Island, 02842
PH: (401) 849-1905 FAX: (401) 848-7540
----- Original Message -----
From: <Lisa071573@...>
To: <BarbaraKessler@onelist.com>
Sent: Monday, September 27, 1999 1:49 PM
Subject: Re: [BarbaraKessler] Hello everyone
> From: Lisa071573@...
>
> hey Bob - I first saw Barbara in New Hampshire (I used to live there) and
> I've seen her a bunch of times back east...when I went to college in AZ, I
> saw her there too - I just adore her :) I've talked to her a couple times
and
> she's so cool...wow, a concert for four people...I wish I could get her to
> play in my living room!
> Lisa
>
> > Community email addresses:
> Post message: BarbaraKessler@onelist.com
> Subscribe: BarbaraKessler-subscribe@onelist.com
> Unsubscribe: BarbaraKessler-unsubscribe@onelist.com
> List owner: BarbaraKessler-owner@onelist.com
>
> Shortcut URL to this page:
> http://www.onelist.com/community/BarbaraKessler
>
hey Bob - I first saw Barbara in New Hampshire (I used to live there) and
I've seen her a bunch of times back east...when I went to college in AZ, I
saw her there too - I just adore her :) I've talked to her a couple times and
she's so cool...wow, a concert for four people...I wish I could get her to
play in my living room!
Lisa
Hi all, Thanks for keeping in touch! Here are a number of upcoming dates, as
well as some radio appearances. Thanks to all of you who responded to my survey!
I got so many replies I was unable to respond personally to everyone but I truly
appreciate the time and thought you put into it! I rented "October Sky" on
several people's recommendation and really enjoyed it. Still no time/babysitter
for a real night at the movies.... Too chicken for Blair Witch anyway, which was
the most talked about summer fave. The favorite BK song of all time was pretty
much a tie between The Date and Happy With You with notion a close second. Lots
of other surprise votes; I'll have to resurrect some of those in my set lists!!
Someone named Lisa in California decided to start a BK discussion list. She said
she was surprised there wasn't one already. I gave it my blessing and was
honored and a little shy about it - everyone talk about me? I thought only I
talked about me to everyone. Well, feel free to join in:
http://www.onelist.com/community/BarbaraKessler
Hope to see you out there!"For Real" recording is commencing mid-October so
things are starting to get a bit crazy.
Be Well,
BK
9/24 Ten Pound Fiddle Coffeehouse, 855 Grove St E. Lansing MI 517-337-7744
9/26 The Ark, 316 S. Main St., Ann Arbor MI 734-761-1818 opening for Susan
Werner
10/1 BlissFest Concert Series, venue TBA, Petoskey MI 616-348-2815
10/9 Lancaster Coffeehouse, Atlantic union college, Lancaster MA 978-365-2043
10/10 HMV Records, Harvard Square MA 12 noon Street Fair with Toshi Regon and
others
10/16 Club Passim, Harvard Square MA 617-492-7679 Johnsmith opens the show
10/21 Living Room, 84 Stanton St. NYC 212-533-7235 BMI writers in the round
with Pamela Means and others
10/23 Along The Way Coffeehouse, United Methodist Church Ipswich MA
508-356-7653 Brett Perkins opens
10/29 Sage Gallery, Women's Night Out, 41 Union St., Easthampton MA
413-527-8383
10/30 Vanilla Bean, Route 97, Pomfret CT 860-928-1562 Steven Gellman opens
11/6 Valley Players, Waitsfield VT opening for Diane Zeigler details TBA
11/13 Burlington Coffeehouse, Burlington VT 802-658-5061
11/21 Generations, St. Louis 315-256-8322
Call ADA at 1-800-937-3397 with any questions.
radio interviews:
WDET 101.9 Detroit, Saturday September 25th, 2pm
WUMB 91.9 Boston, Wednesday October 13th, 9am
WERS 88.9 Boston, Saturday October 16th, 8:30am
If you are still reading and wondering, "when is she coming to California?" the
answer is early December and I'm seeking any input about venues, including house
concerts, in both northern and southern CA. Thanks!!!
Bye!
b