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#116 From: "Kim Buchanan" <kimbuck2@...>
Date: Tue Nov 13, 2007 10:58 pm
Subject: Friday Special Performance with Jamie Purnell 		dragonfly27573
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Howdy all!
 
I am happy to add a late notice gig to my weekend. Jamie Purnell asked me to join him at NOSH this Friday night, and then he proceeded to say such wonderful things about me to his fan base. . . . I am truly touched.
 
Anyway, if you happen to be around Durham on Friday night, and looking for some food for the soul and the stomach, come and check us out. Details below, Jamie is a wonderful and sincere songwriter who sings from his heart. You're sure to enjoy his sound and songs
 
Looking forward to seeing you soon!
 
Kim
 
 
 
 
This is what Jamie sent out. . . So sweet~
 
Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2007 5:10 PM
Subject: Jamie Purnell: Special Performance

Most Esteemed Music Lovers:
 
Jamie Purnell, your friendly neighborhood singer-songwriter, here.  I hope all of you are enjoying the crisp, clear wonder of Autumn!  Before we get the rush of the Holidays, I want to tell about a special performance I am going to be a part of this Friday at NOSH Restaurant.
 
Kim Buchanan is a big-leaguer, folks.  She has toured across the country, and played all kinds of clubs and festivals, including the Kennedy Center's Millennium Stage.  She is a wonderful writer and excellent performer, spell-binding audiences with ease.
 
The Miami Herald says:
 

" Buchanan... creates a mesmerizing aura with powerful yet restrained vocals over exotic-sounding music. While her original tunes are solid, her cover songs truly shine: You'd swear it was Grace Slick belting out White Rabbit, while Buchanan's take on The Beatles' While My Guitar Gently Weeps brings a motherly touch to the song's mournful message. "

 

Kim also happens to be my friend, and she has agreed to perform with me this Friday!  Here are the details:

 

Kim Buchanan and Jamie Purnell

Friday, November 16th, 7PM - 9PM

NOSH Restaurant

2812 Erwin Rd.

Durham, NC

 

I hope to see you there!

 

In Music,

 

Jamie


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#115 From: "Kim" <kim@...>
Date: Thu Sep 6, 2007 2:43 pm
Subject: Twins Ride Again . . . News, Tips and Laughs 		dragonfly27573
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Greetings! It has been TOO long!

Yep, this is indeed Kim Buchanan with music announcements after a couple years of silence. . . and those who know me well, know that's a difficult task to silence me!

UPCOMING SHOWS:
Rachel Cross (my identical twin separated by different parents and reality) and I will be doing a tiny tour in NC next weekend. Here are the details:

Friday, September 14th

The Wolf's Lair Restaurant at Black Wolf Vineyards

283 Vineyard Lane (off Hwy 601)
 Dobson, NC
7:00 - 10:00 pm
For More Info: (336) 374-2532  


Saturday, September 15th

The General Store Cafe
39 West Street
Pittsboro
8:30 - 10:30 pm
For more info: (919) 542-2432
info@...

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On a Sad Note
This week the Triangle area lost a very wonderful musician, and a someone who I call my friend and had the privilege to play with for a couple years. Greg Taylor died of complications from his treatment for Leukemia. To say the least, we are all shocked and stunned by this loss. Many of you probably saw us perform together. When I first started performing as a songwriter, Greg was instrumental in aiding in my performance, confidence and style. I know I am a better musician and performer for having had this opportunity. Thank you Greg, you will be missed, but always in our hearts!


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More News About Plastics
I seem to hear almost daily about the hazards of plastics. Here is some light reading about some precautions you can use when when choosing plastic products.

I found this info at http://www.coopamerica.org/pubs/realmoney/articles/plastics.cfm
"When you do use plastic, it's best to choose those labeled #1, #2, #4, and #5 and avoid those labeled #3, #6, and #7. Even if you're choosing the best plastic, though, there are still chemical leaching concerns associated with long storage or heat. The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy has issued a "Smart Plastics Guide" that includes the following recommendations for using any type of plastic:

    * Avoid using plastic containers in the microwave. Instead, use glass or ceramic containers free of metallic paint.
    * Beware of cling wraps, especially for microwave use.
    * Avoid plastic bottled water, if possible.
    * If you do use plastic water bottles, take precautions. If you use a polycarbonate water bottle, to reduce leaching of BPA, do not use for warm or hot liquids, and discard old or scratched water bottles. Water bottles from #1 or #2 plastics are recommended for single use only. For all types of plastic, you can reduce bacterial contamination by thoroughly washing daily. However, avoid using harsh detergents that can break down the plastic and increase chemical leaching.

Take Care With Kids: The rapid development and immature immune systems of fetuses and children make them particularly susceptible to damage from toxins, so pregnant women and parents should exercise extra caution with plastics. The Children's Health Environmental Coalition (CHEC) advises choosing cloth and wooden toys and avoiding plastic toys, which are often made of PVC and can leach harmful chemicals when chewed on. Or, consult Greenpeace's Toy Report Card to learn which toy manufacturers have eliminated PVC from their products."

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On the lighter side ( and we ALL need more laughter in our lives!)

1. My mother taught me TO APPRECIATE AJOB WELL DONE .
"If you're going to kill each other, do it outside.
I just finished cleaning."

2. My mother taught me RELIGION.
"You better pray that will come out of the carpet."

3. My mother taught me about TIME TRAVEL.
"If you don't straighten up, I'm going to knock you
into the middle of next week!"

4. My mother taught me LOGIC.
" Because I said so, that's why."

5. My mother taught me MORE LOGIC .
"If you fall out of that swing and break your neck,
you're not going to the store with me."

6. My mother taught me FORESIGHT.
"Make sure you wear clean underwear,
in case you're in an accident."

7. My mother taught me IRONY.
"Keep crying, and I'll give you something to cry about."

8. My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS.
"Shut your mouth and eat your supper."

9. My mother taught me about CONTORTIONISM .
"Will you look at that dirt on the back of your neck!"

10. My mother taught me about STAMINA.
"You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."

11. My mother taught me about WEATHER.
"This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."

12. My mother taught me about HYPOCRISY .
"If I told you once, I've told you a million times.
Don't exaggerate!"

13. My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE.
"I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."

14. My mother taught me about BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION.
"Stop acting like your father!"

15. My mother taught me about ENVY.
"There are millions of less fortunate children in this world
who don't have wonderful parents like you do."

16. My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION.
"Just wait until we get home."

17. My mother taught me about RECEIVING .
"You are going to get it when you get home!"

18. My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE.
"If you don't stop crossing your eyes, they are going
to get stuck that way."

19. My mother taught me ESP.
"Put your sweater on; don't you think
I know when you are cold?"

20. My mother taught me HUMOR.
"When that lawn mower cuts off your toes,
don't come running to me."

21. My mother taught me HOW TO BECOME AN ADULT.
"If you don't eat your vegetables,
you'll never grow up."

22. My mother taught me GENETICS
"You're just like your father."

23. My mother taught me about my ROOTS.
"Shut that door behind you. Do you think
you were born in a barn?"

24. My mother taught me WISDOM.
"When you get to be my age, you'll understand."

25. And my favorite: My mother taught me about JUSTICE .
"One day you'll have kids, and I hope
they turn out just like you

 


Thanks for reading. I hope to see you next weekend!

Kim Buchanan

www.kimbuchanan.com




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#114 From: "dragonfly27573" <kimbuck2@...>
Date: Mon Apr 25, 2005 1:50 pm
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Hello! ! !

I hope you are enjoying the crazy spring we're having. . . 80 one
day, freezing the next. What stays constant in this crazy world is
change. Change has certainly happened in my life, and yet, music
stays the constant.

This Friday (4/29), I am performing in Fredericksburg VA at the
Fredericksburg Songwriters' Showcase
A Monthly Concert Series Featuring Original Acoustic Music
I'll be performing with Michael DeLalla, Kat Mills, and Tony Denikos

Picker's Supply Concert hall
902 Caroline St., Fredericksburg, VA (entrance in alley around back)
Need directions?
Suggested Donation $10.00
Kids $5.00
Call (540) 898-0611 for information.
http://www.webliminal.com/songwrite/

The Following Friday I will be in Wilmington NC, at 12:30 in the
afternoon at the


Airlie Gardens 300 Airlie Road, Wilmington, NC 28403 phn:
910.798.7700 airlieinfo@...
http://www.airliearts.org/pages/music.html is the link for the entire
music schedule.



I also was requested to host another house concert, and so your
wishes are my command . . . .well, sometimes.
June 12th
Buckerettes
( They have nothing to do with my husband, Bucky . . .Promise ). They
are from Asheville, a Western Swing trio, and bound to be lots of
fun.  More details as they develop. Plan on picnic on the lawn, and
dancing under the trees.

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One Proud Mama!
On a parental note, I'm proud to announce that daughter Casey, just
got accepted to attend the NC School of Science and Math. This is an
incredible opportunity, and very difficult to get into. She will be
leaving home two years early, which saddens me, BUT her school will
only me minutes from my new job. No way do they get to escape me that
easily! If you would like to learn more about this school, check it
out at www.ncssm.edu

~~~~~~~~~~~

Job Description - Parent
This is hysterical. If it had been presented this way, none of us
would have done it!!!!

POSITION :
Mom, Mommy, Mama, Ma
Dad, Daddy, Dada, Pa

JOB DESCRIPTION :
Long term, team players needed, for challenging permanent work in an,
often chaotic environment. Candidates must possess excellent
communication and organizational skills and be willing to work
variable hours, which will include evenings and weekends and frequent
24 hour shifts on call. Some overnight travel required, including
trips to primitive camping sites on rainy weekends and endless sports
tournaments in far away cities! Travel expenses not reimbursed.
Extensive courier duties also required! .

RESPONSIBILITIES :
The rest of your life. Must be willing to be hated, at least
temporarily, until someone needs $5. Must be willing to bite tongue
repeatedly. Also, must possess the physical stamina of a pack mule
and be able to go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds flat in case,
this time, the screams from the backyard are not someone just crying
wolf. Must be willing to face stimulating technical challenges, such
as small gadget repair, mysteriously sluggish toilets and stuck
zippers. Must screen phone calls, maintain calendars and coordinate
production of multiple homework projects. Must have ability to plan
and organize social gatherings for clients of all ages and mental
outlooks. Must be willing to be indispensable one minute, an
embarrassment the next. Must handle assembly and product safety
testing of a half million cheap, plastic toys, and battery operated
devices. Must always hope for the best but be prepared for the worst.
Must assume final, complete accountability for the quality of the end
product! Responsibilities also include floor maintenance and
janitorial work throughout the facility.

POSSIBILITY FOR ADVANCEMENT & PROMOTION :
None. Your job is to remain in the same position for years, without
complaining, constantly retraining and updating your skills, so that
those in your charge can ultimately surpass you!

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE :
None required unfortunately. On-the-job training offered on a
continually exhausting basis.

WAGES AND COMPENSATION :

Get this! You pay them! Offering frequent raises and bonuses. A
balloon payment is due when they turn 18 because of the assumption
that college will help them become financially independent. When you
die, you give them whatever is left. The oddest thing about this
reverse-salary scheme is that you actually enjoy it and wish you
could only do more.
BENEFITS :
While no health or dental insurance, no pension, no tuition
reimbursement, no paid holidays and no stock opt ions are offered;
this job supplies limitless opportunities for personal growth and
free hugs for life if you play your cards right.

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Hope to see you soon!
KIM BUCHANAN
www.kimbuchanan.com

"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of
arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather
to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other,
body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what
a ride!""

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#113 From: "dragonfly27573" <kimbuck2@...>
Date: Wed Sep 22, 2004 3:15 pm
Subject: Carrboro Music Festival. . .This weekend 		dragonfly27573
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Hey there,

In case you don't know about it, The Seventh Annual Carrboro Music
Festival happens Sunday, September 26th from 1 pm until midnight,
featuring all styles of music at nineteen indoor and outdoor stages
all over town, including Carrboro Town Commons, Cat's Cradle, Weaver
Street Market, the ArtsCenter, Temple Ball Gallery, the Century
Center, and Balanced Movement Studio. Rain or shine the show goes on!
Many outdoor stages will move inside in the event of rain. Nothing
puts a damper on this day!

There are currently around 130 musical groups scheduled to play, from
solos to a 50-piece concert band. Nearly half will be performing at
the festival for the first time this year, with many old favorites
returning.

The NC Songwriters Co-op has a stage at the Armadillo Grill and I
will be there at 1:30. Here is our full schedule.
1:00pm--Chuck Champion
1:30pm--Kim Buchanan ********
2:00pm--Dwight Sullivan
2:30pm--Tracy S. Feldman
3:00pm--Pete Leary
3:30pm--Frank Princiotta
4:00pm--Rusty Adams
4:30pm--Jamie Purnell
5:00pm--Jason File
5:30pm--Heidi Sidelinker
6:00pm--Keith Michaels
6:30pm--William Woltz

Hope you can come out, listen to great music and enjoy the great
weather we have been having.


In addition to this weekend, I want to put on your calendars November
5th and 6th for the NIght Of Dreams. I will be there among some
fantastic perfomrners and songwriters, and hope you can come and help
us raise money for the United Arts Council ( for Arts in the Schools
Program) and the Center for Child and Family Health.

Go to http://www.nightofdreams.org for more information.

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Hre is something I thought was interesting:
Flower Power Gadget Turns Plants Into Amplifiers

This in from Tokyo - People who like talking to their plants can now
enjoy a musical accompaniment, thanks to a Japanese invention that
turns petals and leaves into amplifiers.

Called the "Flower Speaker Amplifiers," the gadget made by Let's Corp
is hidden in a vase or a potted plant and sends music at just the
right frequency to vibrate up the stems and then be converted into
audible sound by the plant as a whole.
A device such as a CD player or radio can be connected to it.

"Anywhere where you would want music naturally integrated with a
natural surrounding," said Hirohiko Okugawa, a manager at Let's,
referring to locations for the device, which he expects it to be
popular for hotels and hospital lobbies.
The inventor of the gadget, Keiji Koga, said: "We are finally able to
experience plants and flowers with all five of our natural senses."

The firm expects to begin selling the speakers by mid-August for
5,000 yen ($46) to 50,000 yen depending on the plant's size. And
according to Koga, music is also good for the plants, which are
invigorated by the constant musical vibes.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Thanks to you for your continued support. I look forward to seeing
you soon. Remember, CDs are still available at www.kimbuchanan.com.
Also, please stop by and browse the beautiful art at
www.georgebuchanan.com. If anything stikes your fancy, please let me
know

Til we meet again. . . . Stay safe, and make sure you are already
registered to vote. If not, please get registered.

Kim Buchanan
www.kimbuchanan.com
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#112 From: "Kim Buchanan" <kimbuck2@...>
Date: Tue Aug 3, 2004 5:34 pm
Subject: Sorry for the lapse in writing. Here's an update. . . and more 		dragonfly27573
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Hello all!
 
I apologize for the lapse in my mailings. I have been multi-tasking like all good Geminis should. I can't believe that my kids started back to school today. Sure seems like they are starting back too soon to me. I think NC is going to push hard to have schools begin closer to Labor Day next year. I think the resorts as well as the kids will be happy with that decision.
 
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Here are a couple of my upcoming gigs....
 
AUGUST 7
A Twins reunion. . .
Rachel Cross has invited me to share this performance with her. Yeah!
283 Vineyard Lane (off Hwy 601)
Dobson, NC
(336) 374-2532
This is incredibly great food, and wine. A chance for Rachel and I to play together is always fun for all!
 
 
AUGUST 11
Vic's Music Corner
Wishing Chair, Kim Buchanan
 http://www.terrakin.com , www.kimbuchannan.com
 8 PM
O'Brien's Barbecue, 387 East Gude Drive
Rockville, MD 20850
(301) 984-1897
$12 advance or $15 at door

I am excited to be playing here, and especially to be sharing the stage with Wishing Chair. They are such incredibly talented musicians, and their music really speaks for and to so many of us. I will be going on at 8:00, and I hope you can make it out.
 
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ART SHOW:
As many of you know, my husband, George Buchanan is a wonderful artist, ( www.georgebuchanan.com ) and I am always proud to show his work. In fact he has designed both covers of my CDs, and in Illusions, I also feature many other works throughout the booklet. I am pleased to share with you this local show, and will keep you posted of future shows as well.
 
August 3 - Sept 1 ArtSpace, Roxboro, NC
    Opening Reception
    Sunday August 8th,  2 - 4 pm
    213 N. Main Street,
    Roxboro, beside the Kirby Theatre.
 
 
Don't know why I haven't been doing that in the past. If you would like to be added to his mailing list, please let me know, and send me your mailing address, and what interests you: portraits, landscapes, etchings, art prints, etc.
 
   
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The Animal Rescue Site is having trouble getting enough people to click  on it daily to meet their quota of getting free food donated every day
 to abused and neglected animals. It takes less than a  minute to go to  their site and click on "feed an animal in need"  for free! This doesn't
 cost you a thing! Their corporate  sponsors/advertisers use the number  of daily visits to donate food  to abandoned/neglected animals in
 exchange for advertising.  Here's the web site!  Pass it along to people you know!
 
http://www.theanimalrescuesite.com
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DIGITAL DOWNLOADS OF ILLUSIONS:
Now you can download a song, OR the whole disc online. Please share these links
 
 
( It should be on about 13 more locations very soon. If you see it available for download somewhere, please let me know, so I can share it with others )
Of course you can always buy the traditional version as well. www.kimbuchanan.com/illusions.html
 
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 
A pre-Cautionary Tale.
I don't know if this is true, but this email floating around may have given folks a new idea. Anyway, wanted to pass it on to you for your safety!
 
BE AWARE OF THIS NEW SCHEME THAT IS NOW BEING USED.
You walk across the parking lot, unlock your car and get inside. Then you lock all your doors, start the engine and shift into
REVERSE,  and you look into the rear-view mirror to back out of your parking space and you notice a piece of paper stuck to the middle of
the rear window.   So, you shift into PARK, unlock your doors and jump out of your  car to remove that paper (or whatever it is) that
is obstructing your view.   When you reach the back of your car, that is when the car-jackers appear out of nowhere, jump into your car and
take off !!  Your engine was running, (ladies would have their purse in the car) and they practically mow you down as they speed off in
your car.  Just drive away and remove the paper that is stuck to your window later.
 
Never hurts to be safe!
 
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Beauty Tips. . . .
 
For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.
For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair, let a child run his/her fingers through it once a day.
For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone.
People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived,
reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone.
Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you will find one at the end of each of your arms.
As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands; one for helping yourself, and the other for helping others.
***Audrey Hepburn wrote this when she was asked to share her "beauty tips." It was read at her funeral years later. ***
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I want to close with this quote provided by Scott Ainslie's new bumper stickers.
"More hideous crimes have been committed in the name of obedience than have ever been committed in the name of rebellion." C.P. Snow, 1961
 
We need to stand up and be heard. That is what our forefathers, and all the veterans of this wonderful country have fought for. It is not un-patriotic to stand up for what you believe in, even if that is speaking to the need for a new administration. Please VOTE your heart and mind, and be mindful of our - and our kid's -  futures! 
 
I thank you for your time, your support and your love of music !
 
Kim Buchanan
 

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#111 From: "Kim Buchanan" <kimbuck2@...>
Date: Sat Feb 14, 2004 5:55 pm
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Happy Valentine's Day to you ! ! ! !

I hope this day has been a relaxing day, and one in which you feel validated that you are loved, and a vital person in our lives and world. If you haven't felt that yet, my hope is that you can embrace it, not just today, but EVERYDAY !!!!

I received this little history lesson about valentines day. . . .

Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine.  But who is this mysterious Saint Valentine?

The history of Valentine's Day -- and its patron saint -- is shrouded in mystery.    St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. 

One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome.  When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men -- his crop of potential soldiers.  Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret.  When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death. 
 
Interesting, huh?!?!
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I just wanted to thank and acknowledge my fantastic sponsors for their generous contributions. They are. . . .
Bob & Carol Cape of Myrtle Beach, SC . . . & Edd Patterson of San Mateo, CA
 
Thanks a million!!!!  
I am looking forward to my trip to Seattle in March to see the premiere of Michael Hsu's Symphony. . . .
 
~~~~~~~~

I am heading to the DC area this weekend, and here are the places you can come for some soul enriching times.

February 20th - a FOCUS Presentation
I'll be Opening for Tinsmith
At Joe's Movement Emporium
Mount Rainer, MD
Tickets are $10 for members; $12 others.
 Starts at 8 p.m
Web site and further info at www.focusmusic.org

 

 February 22nd - Unity Life Center
Sunday am service, 10am
Chantilly, VA
 
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Some Interesting items:

Many phrases we use every day come for the life of people living in the 1500s

Most people got married in June because they took their yearly bath in May and still smelled pretty good by June. However, they were starting to smell so brides carried a bouquet of flowers to hide the body odor. Hence the custom today of carrying a bouquet when getting married.

Baths consisted of a big tub filled with hot water. The man of the house had the privilege of the nice clean water, then all the other sons and men, then the women and finally the children-last of all the babies. By then the water was so dirty you could actually lose someone in it. Hence the saying, Don't throw the baby out with the bath water."   ( YUCK! ! !)

Houses had thatched roofs-thick straw-piled high, with no wood underneath. It was the only place for animals to get warm, so all the dogs, cats and other small animals (mice, bugs) lived in the roof. When it rained it became slippery and sometimes the animals would slip and fall off the roof. Hence the saying "It's raining cats and dogs."

There was nothing to stop things from falling into the house. that posed a real problem in the bedroom where bugs and other droppings could really mess up your nice clean bed. Hence, a bed with big posts and a sheet hung over the top afforded some protection. That's how canopy beds came into existence. The floor was dirt. Only the wealthy had something other than dirt. Hence the saying "dirt poor."

The wealthy had slate floors that would get slippery in the winter when wet, so they spread thresh (straw) on the floor to help keep their footing. As the winter wore on, they kept adding more thresh until when you opened the door it would all start slipping outside. A piece of wood was placed in the entranceway. Hence the saying a "thresh hold."

In those old days, they cooked in the kitchen with a big kettle that always hung over the fire. Every day they lit the fire and added things to the pot. They ate mostly vegetables and did not get much meat. They would eat the stew for dinner, leaving leftovers in the pot to get cold overnight and then start over the next day. Sometimes the stew had food in it that had been there for quite a while. Hence the rhyme, "Peas porridge hot, peas porridge cold, peas porridge in the pot nine days old."

Sometimes they could obtain pork, which made them feel quite special. When visitors came over, they would hang up their bacon to show off. It was a sign of wealth that a man "could bring home the bacon". They would cut off a little to share with guests and would all sit around and "chew the fat."

Those with money had plates made of pewter. Food with high acid content caused some of the lead to leach onto the food, causing lead poisoning and death. This happened most often with tomatoes, so for the next 400 years or so, tomatoes were considered poisonous.

Bread was divided according to status. Workers got the burnt bottom of the loaf, the family got the middle, and guests got the top, or "upper crust."

Lead cups were used to drink ale or whisky. The combination would sometimes knock them out for a couple of days. Someone walking along the road would take them for dead and prepare them for burial. They were laid out on the kitchen table for a couple of days and the family would gather around and eat and drink and wait and see if they would wake up. Hence the custom of holding a "wake."

England is old and small and the local folks started running out of places to bury people. So they would dig up coffins and would take the bones to a bone-house" and reuse the grave. When reopening these coffins, 1 out of 25 coffins were found to have scratch marks on the inside and they realized they had been burying people alive. So they thought they would tie a string on the wrist of the corpse, lead it through the coffin and up through the ground and tie it to a bell. Someone would have to sit out in the graveyard all night (the "graveyard shift") to listen for the bell; thus, someone could be "saved by the bell" or was considered a "dead ringer."

So. . . now you know!

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Take care, and be safe, and may love AND music fill your soul!

Kim Buchanan

www.kimbuchanan.com

 


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#110 From: "Kim Buchanan" <kimbuck2@...>
Date: Wed Jan 14, 2004 7:49 pm
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Hello 
 
I know I just sent out my newsletter, and I don't want to over-burden you with emails, but I  am writing with great news, excitement and to let you know I am seeking sponsors.
 
As many of you remember, I had to say good bye to Michael Hsu - the wonderful violinist I had the honor to perform with - just after the ILLUSIONS CD Release party. We lost Michael to Seattle, Washington where he started his medical internship ( after graduating from Duke Med School ) I recently heard from Michael and he had some wonderful news.
 
On March 13th, I will be in Seattle, attending the world premiere of a piece Michael wrote for full symphonic orchestra. It's called "Synchronicity", and the orchestra that he's been playing with (Puget Sound Symphony Orchestra) is performing it.
 
I am so incredibly proud of his accomplishments, and honored that he has invited me to come and be a part of it.
 
However, since this is not a "working trip", in order to do this, I am looking for a few supporters to help sponsor my trip.  
 
For your contribution of $100 I offer you:
 
            4 months of sponsorship on my website, 
            Your website link added to my links page ( if applicable)
            recognition in my newsletter,
            & and good Karma
 
OR
If you'd rather show your support and get ILLUSIONS Product
 
            5 copies of my ILLUSIONS  CD                                 (a $75 value)
            1 ILLUSIONS T-shirt                                                  (a $25 value)
            1 set of ILLUSIONS note cards - 5 cards/envelopes      (a $10 value)
            2 beaded Dragonfly Key Ring                                      (a $10 value)
                                                                                            $120 value
 
For your $250 contribution I offer you:
            12 months of sponsorship on my website, with company logo if desired
            Your website link added to my links page ( if applicable)
            recognition in my newsletter,
            & and good Karma
   
OR
If you'd rather show your support and get ILLUSIONS Product
 
           1 art print of the ILLUSIONS cover art (16" X 20)   (a $225 value)
            5 copies of my ILLUSIONS  CD                                      (a $75 value)
            1 ILLUSIONS T-shirt                                                      (a $25 value)
            1 set of ILLUSIONS note cards - 5 cards/envelopes          (a $10 value)
            2 beaded Dragonfly Key Rings                                        (a $10 value)
                                                                                                $335 value
 
 
Of course, any of the above products are available for sale, and you can pick and choose your desired combination to show your timely support.
 
Please contact me if you have any questions, or would like to help me with this journey.
 
I will be in Seattle for a week, and looking for places to perform and stay to help offset the expense of this trip.  Any suggestions you may have for this as well would be much appreciated.
 
Here are some gig reminders for this month...
January 30th - With Rachel Cross
283 Vineyard Lane (off Hwy 601)
Dobson, NC
(336) 374-2532  
7 - 10 pm
Free (but great food and wine & Reservations are highly recommended)
 
January 31st - With Rachel Cross
628 E. Main Street
Sylva, NC
(828) 586-1717
9 - 12 pm 
Free  (but great food and wine is highly recommended)
 
 
Here are some words about my CD, Illusions:
" Buchanan... creates a mesmerizing aura with powerful yet restrained vocals over exotic-sounding music (the violin and flute complement her acoustic guitar nicely). While her original tunes are solid, her cover songs truly shine . . ."  
The Miami Herald
 
"...Buchanan has delivered a musical package that beams with soul and sensitivity. Her songwriting is smooth and fluid, with lyrics fitting the cosmic, haunting and stormy backgrounds created by equally fine musicians... The production quality is exceptional and is best appreciated with headphones on."
Singer Magazine
 
"...Kim Buchanan ... is already causing a buzz up and down the east coast with her dreamy, trippy take on folk music. Her second CD, Illusions, is folk rock with a psychedelic edge and a soothing, meditative effect on the emotions"
Indie-Music.com
 
"Kim Buchanan gets high praise for her blend of pop, folk and jazz . . . "
ESP Mag

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#109 From: "Kim Buchanan" <kimbuck2@...>
Date: Wed Jun 2, 2004 2:06 pm
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Hello!
I hope you have survived the flus and holiday blues, the over-eating, and the meet and greeting.
 
It is amazing to me that another year has passed, and we begin another. One with new hopes, dreams, concerns, and hurdles to overcome. And yet, as much as things change from year to year, it is incredible to me how some things never change. Like when you least expect it, a message can come to us from out of the blue. . . or should I say tree.
 
This holiday, I got the sublet reminder that we are all stars, and have the ability to shine in so many ways.  This was a gift from my green son, Oscar ( the Iguana), as you can see from this picture. Yes, he actually climbed to the top of the tree and stood on top of the star, taking its place. It was his turn to shine.
 
 
You Are A Star
( Kim Buchanan 2004)
Believe it or not, you're a bright, brilliant star,
making a difference by being who you are:
It shines in your smile
and when you go the extra mile;
When you bend to hug a child,
- regardless how meek or how wild;
At seeing the fresh spring buds,
or wiping always tears that could flood;
By giving your love without strings,
and enjoying the chimes as the gently ring;
When sitting in solitude,
and feeling the quiet mood,
Or dancing out in the street,
to definitely your own secret beat;
by reading a child a story,
and your new grey hair from teenage worry;
by working hard to pay the bills,
and trying to help cure the world's ills.
Your light of exceptional being
illuminates the true meaning...
YOU are a star!
 
Thanks for being who you are
 
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Upcoming Gigs with my "twin" Rachel Cross
 
January 30th
283 Vineyard Lane (off Hwy 601)
Dobson, NC
(336) 374-2532  
7 - 10 pm
 
January 31st
628 E. Main Street
Sylva, NC
(828) 586-1717
9 - 12 pm  ~ Free
 
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CD Special
I had such a wonderful response to my last online special for Illusions, that I thought I would offer it again to start the year off with a BANG!  For more info, go to http://www.kimbuchanan.com/illusions.htm 
 
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Donate without spending a dime
 
After the holidays, we are all a bit lighter (in the wallet), so here are just a few great ways to help others.
  •     Become an organ donor (if you're not already)
  •     Donate blood
  •     Become a mentor, or big brother/big sister to a young person
  •     Clean house, and donate your used items to organizations that help homeless, needy and less fortunate         people
  •     You can also visit the following websites to help make a difference. I actually have the breast cancer sight         as my homepage so I can't forget    
Visit The Breast Cancer Site!
Visit The Breast Cancer Site
The Hunger Site
Feed the hungry 		The Child Health Site
Improve young lives 		The Rainforest Site
Save endangered land
The Animal Rescue Site 
Aid animals in need
 
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Heads Up in Cyberland. . . .
I have received several emails, and have been informed by others that these scams are prolific and a real threat. If you receive an email from anyone you have an online account -with, including banks, Ebay, paypal, internet service providers, and so forth - and they request you to go and update your info, and ask for your account numbers, please call the company to give them this info directly. You will more than likely find that there is NO problem with your account and someone was trying to steal your info. VERY SCARY. 
 
The Crooks in the world are getting slicker and sneaker, and so we have to stay one step ahead, or at least, keep our heads, and our personal information very safe.
 
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Improve your communication skills this year ( humor )
While attending a marriage seminar on communication, Tom and his wife  Peg listened to the instructor declare, "It is essential that husbands and wives know the things that are important to each other."

He addressed the men, "Can you describe your wife's favorite flower ?"

Tom leaned over, touched his wife's arm gently, and whispered, "Pillsbury  All-Purpose, isn't it?"

The rest of the story is not pleasant.
 
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As I close this email, I want to share with you a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson, I just received from Robert Seiler ( from the Purple Onion in Saluda NC). I do think this is an excellent way to approach the new year. . . and beyond. 
 
“The purpose of life is not to be happy.  It is to be useful, to be honorable, to be compassionate, to have it make some difference that you have lived and live well."
 
May your 2004 be all this and more. I look forward to seeing you and sharing with you this year. Thanks for your encouragement, support and for following your dreams as well!
 
 
Here are some words about my CD, Illusions:
" Buchanan... creates a mesmerizing aura with powerful yet restrained vocals over exotic-sounding music (the violin and flute complement her acoustic guitar nicely). While her original tunes are solid, her cover songs truly shine . . ."  
The Miami Herald
 
"...Buchanan has delivered a musical package that beams with soul and sensitivity. Her songwriting is smooth and fluid, with lyrics fitting the cosmic, haunting and stormy backgrounds created by equally fine musicians... The production quality is exceptional and is best appreciated with headphones on."
Singer Magazine
 
"...Kim Buchanan ... is already causing a buzz up and down the east coast with her dreamy, trippy take on folk music. Her second CD, Illusions, is folk rock with a psychedelic edge and a soothing, meditative effect on the emotions"
Indie-Music.com
 
"Kim Buchanan gets high praise for her blend of pop, folk and jazz . . . "
ESP Mag

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#108 From: "Kim Buchanan" <kimbuck2@...>
Date: Sat Nov 8, 2003 5:55 pm
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Greetings,
 
I hope you are all doing well. I have been learning so much as a science substitute teacher the last couple of weeks, We have been studying the oceans, and tides and the moon phases and its effect on the tides, and we were talking about eclipses. AND GUESS WHAT IS HAPPENING TONIGHT (11/8/2003) !!!!  There is a total solar eclipse this evening and everyone in America will have a great view of it. Here are the details for eastern US:
    the partial eclipse starts at 6:35 pm 
    the total phase begins at 8:10
    MAX eclipse if at 8:20
    end of total phase at 8:31
    and the partial eclipse finishes at 10:05 pm
 
I hope you are all in an area where you can experience this. I still remember the first time I got to witness it.  Very fun!  Grab the kids and a blanket and watch the stars together tonight.
 
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Upcoming Performances
 
I have been enjoying this time with teaching middle school kids, but I think I will be making the rounds again with touring in the spring. If you would like to host a house concert in your area, please let me know and I would love to work that out with you.
 
I am headed off this week to a conference in NY (NERFA - North East Regional Folk Alliance)  and I am looking forward to getting immersed in music again. I have 5 wonderful showcases, and if you are going to be there and want more details, let me know and I will give you the times and showcase rooms.
 
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< < < < < CD SPECIAL FOR NOVEMBER > > > > >
 
Can you believe it is getting close to the holidays already. Please remember the gift of music for your loved ones. Illusions would love to come to you or be shipped to a friend or loved one this season, so let me know where to send it. During the month of November, I am offering a special. Buy each copy of Illusions for just $10 each ( plus $1.50 each for shipping). If you want to purchase more than 5, I will offer you an even bigger break, but please email me for the details.
 
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Now, for some great humor. . . .
 
A woman brought a very limp duck into a veterinary surgery. As she laid her pet on the table, the vet pulled out his stethoscope and listened to the bird's chest. After a moment or two, the vet shook his head sadly and
said, "I'm so sorry, Cuddles has passed away."

The distressed owner wailed, "Are you sure?"

"Yes, I am sure. The duck is dead," he replied.

"How can you be so sure," she protested. "I mean, you haven't done any testing on him or anything. He might just be in a coma or something."

The vet rolled his eyes, turned around and left the room, and returned a few moments later with a black Labrador Retriever. As the duck's owner looked on in amazement, the dog stood on his hind legs, put his front paws on
the examination table and sniffed the duck from top to bottom. He then looked at the vet with sad eyes and shook his head. The vet patted the dog and took it
out, and returned a few moments later with a beautiful cat.

The cat jumped up on the table and also sniffed delicately at the bird. The cat sat back on its haunches, shook its head, meowed softly and strolled out
of the room.

The vet looked at the woman and said, "I'm sorry, but as I said, this is most definitely, 100% certifiably, a dead duck." Then the vet turned to his computer terminal, hit a few keys and produced a bill which he handed
to the woman. The duck's owner, still in shock, took the bill.

"$150!" she cried. "$150 just to tell me my duck is dead?!!"

The vet shrugged. "I'm sorry. If you'd taken my word for it, the bill would have been $20, but with the Lab Report and the Cat Scan ..."
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Guess What Sex these are. . .
ZIPLOC BAGS - male, because they hold everything in,
but you can always see right through them.

SHOE - male, because it is usually unpolished, with its tongue hanging
out.

COPIER - female, because once turned off, it takes a while to warm up.

TIRE - male, because it goes bald and often is over inflated.

HOT AIR BALLOON - male, because to get it to go anywhere
you have to light a fire under it .....
and, of course, there's the hot air part.

SPONGES - female, because they are soft and squeezable and retain water.

SUBWAY - male, because it uses the same old lines to pick people up.

HOURGLASS - female, because over time, the weight shifts to the bottom.

HAMMER - male, because it hasn't evolved much over the last 5,000 years,
but it's handy to have around.

REMOTE CONTROL - female ! .... Ha! You thought I'd say male.
But consider, it gives men pleasure, he'd be lost without it, and while he
doesn't always know the right buttons to push, he keeps trying.
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Now, I hope you go out and enjoy this wonderful Fall day we are having ( at least here in NC). May we meet again soon, and until then, keep the love of music in your heart, ( and Illusions in your CD player)
 
Here are some words about my CD, Illusions:
" Buchanan... creates a mesmerizing aura with powerful yet restrained vocals over exotic-sounding music (the violin and flute complement her acoustic guitar nicely). While her original tunes are solid, her cover songs truly shine . . ."  
The Miami Herald
 
"...Buchanan has delivered a musical package that beams with soul and sensitivity. Her songwriting is smooth and fluid, with lyrics fitting the cosmic, haunting and stormy backgrounds created by equally fine musicians... The production quality is exceptional and is best appreciated with headphones on."
Singer Magazine
 
"...Kim Buchanan ... is already causing a buzz up and down the east coast with her dreamy, trippy take on folk music. Her second CD, Illusions, is folk rock with a psychedelic edge and a soothing, meditative effect on the emotions"
Indie-Music.com
 
"Kim Buchanan gets high praise for her blend of pop, folk and jazz . . . "
ESP Mag

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#107 From: "Kim Buchanan" <kimbuck2@...>
Date: Thu Sep 25, 2003 9:21 pm
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Happy Autumn ! ! ! !
 
Low humidity, cooler temps . . . . even the leaves are falling ( thanks to Isabel).
 
I have been enjoying the stint of teaching 8th grade Algebra and Math. My 6 weeks with the same class will end next week, but I have already been asked to return to help fill in for other classes. Being with the students has taught me alot about life, and I am sure that there will be songs out of these experiences in the near future.
 
My hope is that more adults will continue to get involved in American kids lives, and help them realize the importance of listening to the adults in their lives. Some kids are given the opportunity to run their families, and tell their parents how it will be, and this is amazing to me. If we can continue to reach out to those with limited parenting and absentee families, or parents who just don't seem to know how to lead, then our future will be a brighter place. I have just put an excerpt on my website. It's a great article that's called Why Teens Rebel. Check it out if you want some eye-opening statistics.
 
All in all I am really enjoying this period in my life, and I hope that I have been having a positive impact on some young lives, but let me tell you what is happening this weekend . . . .
 
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MUSIC THIS WEEKEND
 
Tomorrow ( Friday, Sept 26), Dulcie Taylor will be performing at the Six String Cafe. Darcy is fantastic, and has won many awards for her songwriting. Another big reason to see Dulcie is for her band. John Landau and Henry Cross are utterly wonderful musicians from the DC area. . . .. so you recognize a last name? Cross, maybe? Yep, he is the lucky man married to my identical (soul) twin, Rachel. Henry plays bass, and is the real reason Rachel always has a big smile on her face all the time. Anyway, the whole Darcy package is fantastic. Check them out starting at 8 pm Friday night.
 
 

Sunday, September 28 Carrboro Music Festival

NC Songwriter's Co-op Stage Located at the Armadillo Grill

Artist Schedule for the Co-op Stage: 

1:00pm Dr. Oakroot
1:30pm Kim Buchanan
2:00pm Jason File
2:30pm Tony Whetstone
3:00pm Greg Taylor
3:30pm Pete Leary
4:00pm Tracy Feldman
4:30pm Randy Fulk
5:00pm Jamie Purnell
5:30pm Rusty Adams
6:00pm Mark Dillon
6:30pm Mike Germano

 

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Humor . . . . Wives and Flowers 

While attending a marriage seminar on communication, Tom and his wife
Peg listened to the instructor declare, "It is essential that husbands and wives
know the things that are important to each other."

He addressed the men, "Can you describe your wife's favorite flower ?"

Tom leaned over, touched his wife's arm gently, and whispered, "Pillsbury  All-Purpose, isn't it?"

The rest of the story is not pleasant.
 

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Book Time

My brother, John Cape, has been involved in helping write a book about the reconstruction of Iraq. It is finally out . . .
Reconstructing Eden: A Comprehensive Plan for The Post-War Political and Economic Development of Iraq, co-authored by former Secretary of the Army Thomas E. White.
Here's what the publisher has to say. . . .
"The combat phase of Operation Iraqi Freedom went exactly as intended. American superiority in all dimensions of modern warfare -- land, sea and air -- enabled a lightning-fast advance to Baghdad and the toppling of the
regime of Sadaam Hussein.

And the peace process is going exactly as designed -- or not designed -- as the case may be. Unbelievably, American lives are being lost daily and the U.S. is spending over $4 billion per month in Iraq without a cohesive,
integrated blueprint to build a stable, self-sufficient country within an identified timeframe.
 
"We did not conduct the war this way and we should not continue rebuilding the country in a haphazard manner. The result will be a financial disaster, more lives lost, chaos in Iraq and squandered American goodwill," White
explains. "Given the enormous cost of the war -- in both lives and money -- we must move rapidly to achieve our strategic objective of creating a new and economically prosperous Iraq founded on democratic principles.
Reconstructing Eden is a road map to achieve that end."

"Having won the war by the skillful execution of a competent plan, the winning of the peace remains elusive," White said. "The plan offered in Reconstructing Eden will bring about the outcome we seek at a price we can
afford."

His co-authors bring considerable expertise to this project. Robert C. Kelly, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of CountryWatch, has a Ph.D. from Harvard University in economics, an undergraduate degree from West
Point and is an expert in stabilization aid in post-war developing economies. John M. Cape is a Stanford MBA who studied Arabic at West Point and spent two years working on the construction of a military city near the
border of Iraq in the 1980s. Denise Youngblood Coleman is the Country Review editor for CountryWatch and is nearing completion on a Ph.D. in anthropology at Rice University.

CountryWatch, Inc. is an information provider and online publisher for business, government and academic clients who need up-to-date information and news on 192 countries of the world.

Copies of Reconstructing Eden can be ordered online at www.countrywatch.com
immediately and at www.amazon.com and www.barnesandnoble.com after September
12th."
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Music Coming up . . . . .

October 4th

the GRAPE JAM

at the Wolf's Lair Vineyard

Dobson, NC

 
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Why Teachers Miss Spelling Corrections. . .
 
Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy,  it deosn't mttaer in waht oredr the ltteers in a 
wrod are, the olny iprmoetnt tihng is taht the frist  and lsat ltteer be at the rghit pclae.  The rset can 
be a total mses and you can sitll raed it wouthit  porbelm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not 
raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe.  Prttey amzanig huh?
( Boy, that just drove my spell check crazy! ! ! )
 
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Okay, I have provided you with enough enlightening info for one day.  You know me, just trying to help out anyway I can.  I hope to see you in the near future, and that the world achieves peaceful days and nights.  
 
Enjoy the weather, and enjoy your fellow man ( . . . and woman)
 
 
Here are some words about my CD, Illusions:
" Buchanan... creates a mesmerizing aura with powerful yet restrained vocals over exotic-sounding music (the violin and flute complement her acoustic guitar nicely). While her original tunes are solid, her cover songs truly shine . . ."  
The Miami Herald
 
"...Buchanan has delivered a musical package that beams with soul and sensitivity. Her songwriting is smooth and fluid, with lyrics fitting the cosmic, haunting and stormy backgrounds created by equally fine musicians... The production quality is exceptional and is best appreciated with headphones on."
Singer Magazine
 
"...Kim Buchanan ... is already causing a buzz up and down the east coast with her dreamy, trippy take on folk music. Her second CD, Illusions, is folk rock with a psychedelic edge and a soothing, meditative effect on the emotions"
Indie-Music.com
 
"Kim Buchanan gets high praise for her blend of pop, folk and jazz . . . "
ESP Mag

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#106 From: "Kim Buchanan" <kimbuck2@...>
Date: Wed Aug 27, 2003 12:01 am
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What kind of labor will you experience?
 
    The Labor of driving on a trip with kids?
 
    The Labor of waiting in lines at the beach?
 
    The Labor of working in the yard?
 
   Or Relaxing in a great venue, with great food and music?
 
This Friday, August 29th
Kim Buchanan
with Special guest(s), Ron Landreth on Guitar, Bass & Mandolin
(and possibly his lovely wife Susan will add some percussion to the mix)
MacGREGOR VILLAGE,
CARY, NC
Brianna Lane opens at 8:00 pm
$5
 
Hope to see you there!
 
(Please share this message with those you think may enjoy my music. Thanks so much! Many KARMA points to you ! ! !)
 
 
 
 
Here are some words about my CD, Illusions:
" Buchanan... creates a mesmerizing aura with powerful yet restrained vocals over exotic-sounding music (the violin and flute complement her acoustic guitar nicely). While her original tunes are solid, her cover songs truly shine . . ."  
The Miami Herald
 
"...Buchanan has delivered a musical package that beams with soul and sensitivity. Her songwriting is smooth and fluid, with lyrics fitting the cosmic, haunting and stormy backgrounds created by equally fine musicians... The production quality is exceptional and is best appreciated with headphones on."
Singer Magazine
 
"...Kim Buchanan ... is already causing a buzz up and down the east coast with her dreamy, trippy take on folk music. Her second CD, Illusions, is folk rock with a psychedelic edge and a soothing, meditative effect on the emotions"
Indie-Music.com
 
"Kim Buchanan gets high praise for her blend of pop, folk and jazz . . . "
ESP Mag

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#105 From: "Kim Buchanan" <kimbuck2@...>
Date: Wed Aug 13, 2003 3:18 pm
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Greetings Earthlings. . . .  and those beyond,
   
I hope you are doing well whatever in whatever space you are occupying at this time. I am getting excited about playing in my home area again, and it is coming up soon.. . .
 
AUGUST 29
Starts at 8pm,  $5
The Six String is a great place to eat and relax, so come hungry for food and music!
 
To all you Martians who will be in the area, I hope you can stop by as well. I know that this in an unusual encounter and may not come around for another 60,000 years, so while in the neighborhood, please feel free to stop in and enjoy some great food, and fun & some good LIVE music. 
 
For those of you who are unaware of this visit. . . . here's the scoop:
Earth is catching up with Mars, an encounter that will culminate in the closest approach between the two planets in Recorded history.  The next time Mars may come this close is in 2287. Due to the way Jupiter's gravity tugs on Mars and perturbs its orbit, astronomers can only be certain that Mars has not come this close to Earth in the last 5,000 years but it may be as long as 60,000 years. 
The encounter will culminate on August 27th when Mars comes to within 34,649,589 miles and will be (next to the moon) the brightest object in the night sky. It will attain a magnitude of -2.9 and will appear 25.11 arc seconds wide.  
 
At a modest 75-power magnification Mars will look as large as the full moon to he naked eye. Mars will be easy to spot. At the beginning of August Mars will rise in the east at 10 p.m. and reach its azimuth at about 3 a.m. But by the end of August when the two planets are closest, Mars will rise at nightfall and reach its highest point in the sky at 12:30 a.m. 
 
That's pretty convenient when it comes to seeing something that no human has seen in recorded history.  
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Pesky Little Ones
Have you heard the latest news of West Nile Virus in our area? Please consider how you protect yourself and your family. I would highly recommend NOT using chemicals because you are bound to kill off more of the mosquito predators, which will in turn give us an even larger mosquito population. Remember to empty any containers you see with standing water, and put fish in your water gardens to eat mosquitoes that want to populate there.
 
Here is another suggestion that was in a gardening forum:
Put some water in a white dinner plate and add just a couple of drops of Lemon Fresh Joy dishwashing soap.  Set the dish on a porch or patio.  Not sure what attracts them, the lemon smell, the white color, or what, but mosquitoes flock to it, and drop dead, or fall into the water, or on the floor within about 10 ft.  It's supposed to work great.
 
I am including a link that I think will be helpful in practicing to deal with these little guys. Hey, just trying to help out however I can.. .  http://www.shockhaber.com/zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz.htm  ( I have also been told that this helps release stress)
 
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Dress Code
I guess I haven't upset the school board too bad by quoting them in my song. They are welcoming me into Southern Middle School, (in Person County) as an 8th grade math and Algebra 1 teacher while the regular teacher goes on Maternity leave (which could be any day now). I am really looking forward to spending some quality time with these kids, and I hope I can help them understand math, and make it fun for them as well. If any of you have ideas on keeping math interesting, please let me know.  I just hope I don't violate the Dress Code.  ; )
 
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Illusions
Thanks again for all of you who have bought your copy of Illusions. Your continued support means so much to me. If you haven't gotten your copy yet,  please check out my site for many convenient ways to add one to your collection. Now's a great time to get one, I am having extensive work done on my car, and that bill will be no illusion at all!
 
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Animal Lovers
www.theanimalrescuesite.com
Click on this daily (or at least as often as you can) to get free food donated for the animals (no cost to you...just a click!)
 
And remember, please spay and neuter your pets. That way you can insure that there are not so many animals that need rescued - or put to sleep!
 
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A New Diet . . . The Blonde Diet ( yes, I represent that!)
This blonde was terribly overweight, so her doctor put her on a diet. "I want you to eat regularly for 2 days, then skip a day, and repeat this procedure for 2 weeks. The next time I see you, you'll have lost at least 5 pounds."

When she returned, she shocked the doctor by losing  nearly 20 pounds.

"Why, that's amazing!" the doctor said, "Did you follow my instructions?"

The blonde nodded, "I'll tell you though, I thought I was going to drop dead that third day."

"From hunger, you mean?" asked the doctor.
"No, from skipping."
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On that note, I will close and say, stay healthy and enjoy this cooler than usual summer, and be thankful that the drought is DEFINITELY over !!! All those prayers have been answered, so remember, be careful what you ask for, and be SPECIFIC   ; ))
 
SEE YOU ON THE 29th . . . and please tell your friends!

 
 
Here are some words about my CD, Illusions:
 " Buchanan... creates a mesmerizing aura with powerful yet restrained vocals over exotic-sounding music (the violin and flute complement her acoustic guitar nicely). While her original tunes are solid, her cover songs truly shine..."           
The Miami Herald
 
"...Buchanan has delivered a musical package that beams with soul and sensitivity. Her songwriting is smooth and fluid, with lyrics fitting the cosmic, haunting and stormy backgrounds created by equally fine musicians... The production quality is exceptional and is best appreciated with headphones on."
Singer Magazine
 
"...Kim Buchanan ... is already causing a buzz up and down the east coast with her dreamy, trippy take on folk music. Her second CD, Illusions, is folk rock with a psychedelic edge and a soothing, meditative effect on the emotions"
Indie-Music.com
 
"Kim Buchanan gets high praise for her blend of pop, folk and jazz . . . Buchanan showcases her mellow alto on a tasteful collection of tunes"
ESP Magazine
 
Want more info. . . www.kimbuchanan.com

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Date: Mon Jul 21, 2003 3:31 pm
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Greetings from Butterfly Land,

 

As I sit here composing this email, I am looking out my window into my butterfly garden. All I can say is that these beautiful plants really do their job. Our butterfly bush, purple cone flowers, rubeckia, verbena and other vibrant & colorful plants must look and taste wonderful to all these winged creatures . . . oh! There's another hummingbird!

 

I have just returned from visiting my folks in Surfside Beach, SC, and we had such a fantastic time. Our visit included a trip to Medieval Times, and my daughter Casey was picked as the Queen of Love & Beauty by the Black & White Knight. She got such a kick out of that! If you get a chance, you may want to take your family and/or friends there for a trip to the past. If you are interested in staying in a beautiful condo in the Myrtle beach area, without the mess of being in Myrtle Beach, let me know, and I will tell you about a great condo I know for rent there. Ocean forint, and has a pool. very family oriented as well.

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Yes, between traveling to the UK and the beach, I have been taking a bit of time away from performing to spend with my family, but it is time to get back to making some music. This weekend I am traveling again with my identical twin from DC, Rachel Cross. Our time together in Florida was so much fun, I am sure this will be a repeat of that. Although these shows are limited to the Carolinas this time, please keep an eye out for future performances in other areas. Here's what we have in store this week...

 

Friday, July 25

Wolf's Lair Restaurant / Black Wolf Vineyard

with RACHEL CROSS

Dobson, NC

7:00 - 10:00

 

Saturday, July 26

with RACHEL CROSS

Doni's Under The Trees

Anderson, SC

864-224-7107

 9:00 pm

 

Sunday, July 27 - Saturday, August 2

The Swannanoa Gathering

Contemp. Folk & Guitar Week

Classes & Jam sessions

Rachel is teaching this year at the gathering and will be included in the teacher's performance on Friday night.

 

 

Then, In August, be on the lookout for this show.

I will have a special guest joining me from the Winston Salem area.

Friday, August 29

Six String Cafe & Music Hall

MacGregor Village Shopping Center  Map

Cary  NC

919-469-3667

Show starts at 8 pm

$5

 

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Mosquitoes . . .

 

Are you bothered by these pesky insects? Dragonflies are great aides in helping rid your area of them, so do what you can to attract them, and limit use of pesticides.  Here are some other great ideas I have received from friends and fans. . .

  • Here is a good advise for the summer, for those who like to sit and enjoy the outdoors, but don't like those pesky mosquitoes.   PUT some water in a white dinner plate and add just a couple of drops of Lemon Fresh Joy dishwashing soap.  Set the dish on a porch or patio.  Not sure what attracts them, the lemon smell, the white color, or what, but mosquitoes flock to it, and drop dead, or fall into the water, or on the floor within about 10 ft.  Works just super!
  • OK, mosquitoes...prepare to be repelled!
    Use Bounce Fabric Softener Sheets...Best thing ever used in Louisiana..just wipe on & go...Great for Babies
  • Bob, a fisherman, takes one vitamin B-1 tablet a day April through October. He said it works. He was right. Hasn't had a mosquito bite in 33 years. Try it. Every one he has talked into trying it works on them.Vitamin B-1( Thiamine Hydrochloride 100 mg.)
  • If you eat bananas, the mosquitoes like you -- something about the banana oil as your body processes it. 
    Stop eating bananas for the summer and the mosquitoes will be much less interested.
  • This is going to floor you, but one of the best insect repellents someone (who is in the woods every day) found, is Vick's Vaporub.
  • Plant marigolds around the yard, the flowers give off a smell that bugs do not like, so plant some in that garden also to help ward off bugs without using insecticides.
  • "Tough guy" Marines who spend a great deal of time "camping out" say that the very best mosquito 
    repellant you can use is Avon Skin-So-Soft bath oil mixed about half and half with alcohol.
  • One of the best natural insect repellants is made from the clear real vanilla. This is the pure
    vanilla that is sold in Mexico. It works great for mosquitoes and ticks, don't know about other insects.

    when all else fails -- get a frog

    Pass this on to anyone who likes being out in the evening or is having a cook out. Enjoy the mosquito free summer.
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Now, since coming back from the UK, this sounds fantastic!
Ready for a real proper tea?
 
On July 15th, All My Tea started serving a "proper tea" at The Six String Cafe in MacGregor Village in Cary, Tuesdays through Fridays from 11:30am to 3pm. Go over and check out over 40 selections of teas with scones, sandwiches and desserts.
Also, don't forget their fantastic live shows nightly! Check out this week's shows . . . .

July 22nd

Tuesday

OPEN MIC

7pm

Various Artists

Free

July 23rd

Wednesday

Tommy Edwards Trio

8pm

Bluegrass/Traditional

$5

July 24th

Thursday

David Childers & Martin Stephenson

8pm

Folk/Rock

$5

July 25th

Friday

Josh Lamkin CD Release     Rob Watson opens

8pm

Folk/Pop

$7

July 26th

Saturday

Kingfish

8pm

Rock

$5

 
Thanks to all of you for your continued support. Remember, if you haven't gotten ILLUSIONS yet, and want to add it to your collection, just click here

 

Hope to see you this weekend!

 

 

Here are some words about my CD, Illusions:
 
"...Buchanan has delivered a musical package that beams with soul and sensitivity. Her songwriting is smooth and fluid, with lyrics fitting the cosmic, haunting and stormy backgrounds created by equally fine musicians... The production quality is exceptional and is best appreciated with headphones on."
Singer Magazine
 
"...Kim Buchanan ... is already causing a buzz up and down the east coast with her dreamy, trippy take on folk music. Her second CD, Illusions, is folk rock with a psychedelic edge and a soothing, meditative effect on the emotions"
Indie-Music.com
 
"Kim Buchanan gets high praise for her blend of pop, folk and jazz . . . Buchanan showcases her mellow alto on a tasteful collection of tunes"
ESP Magazine
 
Want more info. . . www.kimbuchanan.com

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Date: Fri Jun 27, 2003 4:12 pm
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Cheers!
 
Wow ! I have had such a great summer already. I just returned from 3 weeks in the UK.  I was able to go on this trip with my mom, and my youngest daughter, who actually turned 12 on the trip.  I will be posting choice photos on my website before too long. ( I say choice, because I took over 2000 pictures on this trip! ! )
 
I wanted to let you know of an event that is happening this weekend. I heard about this competition after returning, and while I wish I had participated in the competition, I am excited about the finalists, and I hope you can come out to support our wonderful triangle area songwriters. Here is the scoop!
 

The Cat’s Cradle & The Open Eye Cafe

              

Along with

NC Songwriter’s Co-Op

 

are Proud to announce the first

Cat’s Cradle Songwriter’s Contest

 

When:   Saturday, June 28th . $7  

Doors open at 7pm, first round starts at 7:30,

finals begin by 11pm.

 

 

Finalists are:   

Alysson Light

Mary Johnson

Chris Titchner

Shannon O'connor

Mark Griffiths

Emil Mcgloin

Gregory Taylor

Rob Bodle

Tracy Simon Feldman

Jess Pillmore

Susan Kirk

Anthony Neff

Jamie Miyares

Grant Withington

Tony Whetstone

Holden Richards

 

Judging will be done by a panel of local music legends, including performers, producers, and record label presidents.

 

Prizes:   $100 to the winner, $50 to the runner up, plus other prizes for all finalists

 

 

·  A portion of door proceeds to benefit NC songwriter’s co-op

 

I hope you can make the show!

 

 

 

 

ALSO . . . 
 Person County Summer Youth Theatre Presents:
"You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown"
Friday & Saturday, July 11 & 12
7:30 pm at the Kirby Civic Auditorium, Roxboro, NC
Tickets are youth $3, Adult $7
More info 597-1755
 
( My daughter Casey has the lead female role as "Lucy", and she is fantastic in it from what I have seen so far)
 
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As for me, I will be performing in late July and August, and will send you a complete listing soon. Please come out and support the wonderful talent in the area, and if you can make these shows, I know you will come away feeling great!
 
Happy 4th of July to you all!
 
 

Here are some words about my CD, Illusions:
 
"...Buchanan has delivered a musical package that beams with soul and sensitivity. Her songwriting is smooth and fluid, with lyrics fitting the cosmic, haunting and stormy backgrounds created by equally fine musicians... The production quality is exceptional and is best appreciated with headphones on."
Singer Magazine
 
"...Kim Buchanan ... is already causing a buzz up and down the east coast with her dreamy, trippy take on folk music. Her second CD, Illusions, is folk rock with a psychedelic edge and a soothing, meditative effect on the emotions"
Indie-Music.com
 
"Kim Buchanan gets high praise for her blend of pop, folk and jazz . . . Buchanan showcases her mellow alto on a tasteful collection of tunes"
ESP Magazine
 
Want more info. . . www.kimbuchanan.com

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Howdy!
 
I cannot believe it's approaching May! The bright, cool spring days are upon us, and all the plants look marvelous, and the blooms. . . (achoo! )
 
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I am looking forward to these upcoming shows, and hope to see you if you can make one of them.
 
Friday, May 2nd

Wolf's Lair Vineyard & Restaurant

Dobson, NC

7 - 10 pm

 

Saturday, May 3rd

Roxboro's May Fest

Downtown Roxboro, NC

2:00 - 2:45 pm

 

Sunday, May 4th

Carrboro Day

Carrboro, NC

6 - 7 pm

 

Thursday, May 8th

Purple Onion

Saluda, NC

8 - 10 pm

 

Saturday, May 10th

Harmony Farms Concerts

 Saluda, SC

8  - 10 pm

 

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Saturday, May 24th

Hosting "Under The Willow House Concert Series"

the TATERS

We are hosting a very special house concert with a band from the Richmond area. These guys have been picked by Billboard Magazine as a Critics Choice for the first two CDs -"Highly recommended for musical merit" , and we will be helping them celebrate the release of their newest CD, "RECESS"

Potluck Supper begins at 6:30

Concert Begins around 7:30

Bonfire to follow....

Loads of fun for a holiday weekend

$10 adult, $5 for well behaved children

( this will be an outdoor concert, so blankets and chairs recommended)

RSVP for this event and please tell your friends. when you do I will send you directions, and other specifics.

 

Other shows in the area you may be interested in:

Friday, April 25th

Paul Reisler with Diane Bardwell, Little Lake Hill House Concerts,

Reservations ($10) for this show are necessary and can be made at
bett_padgett@... or at (919) 787-6378. More information and tunes
on the Web at http://www.bettpadgett.com/House%20Concerts.htm
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Friday, April 25th

Andrew McKnight at Vocal Folkus House Concerts in
North Raleigh at 7:00 pm. gallica@... (919) 539-1417.

Friday, May 2

Mike Cross in Concert to Benefit the Museum of Life and Science
at Carolina Theatre  309 West Morgan Street, Downtown Durham
Ticket Box Office # 919-560-3030 $26.50 Regular seating.

Many great shows coming up at the Six String Cafe to list. Go see for
yourself! http://www.sixstringcafe.com/

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Blonde Joke. . .

A blonde was sitting in class when the professor asked her if she knew what the Roe vs. Wade decision was.  She sat there for quite a while pondering this very profound question and finally sighed and said, "I think that is the decision George Washington made prior to crossing the Delaware."

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I hope you have a great day, and enjoy the rest of your spring.  Thanks for your continued support, and I look forward to seeing you soon. If you are looking for a soothing Mother's Day gift, please consider Illusions. It is mother recommended. . . .(my mother HIGHLY recommends it! : )

Peace to us all! 

 

Here are some words about Illusions:
 
"...Buchanan has delivered a musical package that beams with soul and sensitivity. Her songwriting is smooth and fluid, with lyrics fitting the cosmic, haunting and stormy backgrounds created by equally fine musicians... The production quality is exceptional and is best appreciated with headphones on."
Singer Magazine
 
"...Kim Buchanan ... is already causing a buzz up and down the east coast with her dreamy, trippy take on folk music. Her second CD, Illusions, is folk rock with a psychedelic edge and a soothing, meditative effect on the emotions"
Indie-Music.com
 
"Kim Buchanan gets high praise for her blend of pop, folk and jazz . . . Buchanan showcases her mellow alto on a tasteful collection of tunes"
ESP Magazine
 
Want more info. . . www.kimbuchanan.com

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Date: Sun Mar 30, 2003 5:31 pm
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Greetings. . .
 
Nature sure has an interesting sense of humor. This spring has been blossoming and blooming like crazy here, temps have been in the 70s and even some 80s, yet just so we don't too quickly forget this past winter, today we are getting periods of snow, highs in the 40s, with lows around 30.  Just when you change out your winter clothes. . . .
 
Well, I'll be putting my summer clothes into good use in April. Rachel Cross and I will be heading back down to Florida the first 2 weeks of April for an exciting, fun filled tour. I hope you can join us on some of the dates, but if they are not in your area, please help us spread the word by sending this information to your friends and family who live in the following area:
 

SOUTHERN TOUR WITH THE TWINS...

Rachel Cross & Kim Buchanan

 

Friday - April 4

** NEW **  Radio Show on WUWF

2:00 - 3:00 pm

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** NEW **   Festival on the Green

Pensacola, FL

3:30 - 4:45

~~

Art Adkins HOUSE CONCERT

Pensacola FL

8:00 - 10:00 pm

email for reservations and direction

 

Saturday - April 5

FOGARTYVILLE CAFE
800 17th Ave W, Bradenton, FL

8:00 pm
941-741-9755
http://www.fogartyville.com

Tuesday, April 8
A TAFEE LISTENING CONCERT
JIMMY MAC'S BANQUET ROOM
5000 W. Gandy Blvd,  Tampa, FL

7:30 pm
(behind the Imperial Marina)
$5 (or more) requested donation
Concert Recorded Info #:   813- 218-3463
JIMMY MAC'S PHONE #:  813-839-3449

Wednesday, April 9
OLD PACKINGHOUSE CAFE II
1756 Honore Ave & 17th St, Sarasota, FL

7:00 pm
Ph: 941-342-6722
 
Thursday, April 10
MAIN STREET CAFE
128 N. Krome Ave. Homestead, FL

8:00 - 10:00 pm , $10
Ph: 305 - 245 - 7575
http://www.mainstreetcafe.net

Friday, April 11
ORPHEUS CAFE
1165 Estero Blvd., Fort Myers Beach, FL

8:00 - 10:00
Ph: 941-463-1549

Saturday, April 12
Barker's  HOUSE CONCERT
Miami
email for reservations and directions


Sunday, April 13
Cafe Stella Blue
3526 N. Harbour City Blvd. (U.S.1) in Rivercrest Plaza
(the cafe is between the Dept. of Motor Vehicles and AAA)
Melbourne, FL
7:30 pm, $11.00
Ph: 321-259.4000

Monday, April 14
Mill Top Tavern
19½ St. George St. at the Fort
St. Augustine, FL

 guest appearance sometime between 2 - 4 pm
Ph: 904-829-2329
 

OUR FINAL SHOW...

** NEW **   HOUSE CONCERT

St. Augustine Beach, FL

7:30 - 9:30  $10 For more information, contact me

 

. . . . TWINS TOUR ENDS. . . . .

 

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Here's more internet radio stations that play my music...
Radio Crystal Blue    http://www.radiocrystalblue.com 
 

Women's Rising Radio from Way Out West Radio
http://live.str3am.com:2050/listen.pls


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Thanks again to all of you who support my music. I am very excited about going to England this summer and sharing the travel experience with my daughter, Ashley. To create a WIN-WIN, I would like to offer you the following deal on my CD, "ILLUSIONS"
 
Buy 1 CD     $15 (+ $1 shipping.)
Buy 2 CDs    $25 (+ $2 shipping)  $12.50 each for quantities of 2 - 4
Buy 5 CDs    $50 (+ $5 shipping)  ONLY $10 each ! ! ! !  for quantities of 5+
This is a great way for you to share music with your friends and family who you think would enjoy my music in their lives. Remember "Mother's Day" is coming up soon.
 
Also, I now have beaded Dragonfly keychains for sale for only $2 , and when you also purchase a CD, the shipping on the keychains are free.
 
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Below is a wonderful poem written by Audrey Hepburn when she was asked to
share her "beauty tips." It was read at her funeral years later.

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness.
For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people.
For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry.
For beautiful hair, let a child run his/her fingers through it once a day.
For poise, walk with the knowledge that you never walk alone.
People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived,
reclaimed, and redeemed; never throw out anyone.
Remember, if you ever need a helping hand, you will find one at the end of
each of your arms.
As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands; one for helping
yourself, and the other for helping others.

 

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An Important Question Answered by many. . .  

WHY DID THE CHICKEN CROSS THE ROAD?

The official Version

GEORGE W. BUSH
We don't really care why the chicken crossed the road.
We just want to know if the chicken is on our side of
the road or not. The chicken is either with us or it is
against us. There is no middle ground here.

AL GORE
I invented the chicken. I invented the road. Therefore,
the chicken crossing the road represented the
application of these two different  functions of
government in a new, reinvented way designed to
bring greater  services to the American people.

BILL CLINTON
I did not cross the road with THAT chicken. What do
you mean by chicken?  Could you define chicken,
please?

RALPH NADER
The chicken's habitat on the original side of the road
had been polluted by unchecked industrialist greed.
The chicken did not reach the unspoiled habitat on
the other side of the road because it was crushed by
The wheels  of a gas-guzzling SUV.

PAT BUCHANAN
To steal a job from a decent, hardworking American.

RUSH LIMBAUGH
I don't know why the chicken crossed the road, but
I'll bet it  was getting a government grant to cross
the road, and I'll bet someone out there  is already
forming a support group to help chickens with
crossing-the-road syndrome. How much more of this
can real Americans take?  Chickens crossing the road
paid for by their tax dollars, and when I say tax
dollars, I'm  talking about your money, money the
government took from you to build roads for chickens
to cross.

MARTHA STEWART
No one called to warn me which way that chicken was
Going. I had a standing order at the farmer's market
to sell my eggs when the price dropped  to a certain
level. No little bird gave me any insider information.

JERRY FALWELL
Because the chicken was gay! Isn't it obvious? Can't
you people see the plain truth in front of your face?
The chicken was going to the "other side." That's
what they call it-the other side. Yes, my friends,
that chicken is gay. And, if you eat that chicken, you
will become gay too. I say we boycott all chickens
until we sort out this abomination that the liberal
media whitewashes with seemingly harmless
phrases like "the other side."

DR. SEUSS
Did the chicken cross the road? Did he cross it with a
toad?
Yes, the chicken crossed the road, but why it crossed,
I've not been told!

ERNEST HEMINGWAY
To die. In the rain. Alone.

MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
I envision a world where all chickens will be free to
cross roads without  having their motives called into
question.

GRANDPA
In my day, we didn't ask why the chicken crossed
the road. Someone told us that the chicken crossed
the road, and that was good enough for us.

BARBARA WALTERS
Isn't that interesting? In a few moments we will be
listening to the chicken tell, for the first time, the
heartwarming story of how it experienced a serious
case of molting and went on to accomplish its
life-long dream of crossing the road.

JOHN LENNON
Imagine all the chickens crossing roads in peace.

ARISTOTLE
It is the nature of chickens to cross the road.

KARL MARX
It was a historical inevitability.

RONALD REAGAN
What chicken?

CAPTAIN KIRK
To boldly go where no chicken has gone before.

FOX MULDER
You saw it cross the road with your own eyes!
How many more chickens have to cross before
you believe it?

SIGMUND FREUD
The fact that you are at all concerned that the
chicken crossed the road reveals your underlying
sexual insecurity.

BILL GATES
I have just released eChicken 2003, which will
not only cross roads, but  will lay eggs, file your
important documents, and balance your checkbook
-   and Internet Explorer is an inextricable part of
eChicken.

ALBERT EINSTEIN
Did the chicken really cross the road or did the
road move beneath the chicken?

JOHNNY COCHRAN
Because the road was black and the chicken was
white. We must acquit.

THE BIBLE
And God came down from the heavens, and He
said unto the chicken, "Thou shalt cross the road."
And the chicken crossed the road, and there was
much rejoicing.

COLONEL SANDERS
I missed one?
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Have a wonderful Spring. . . . .
 
 
 

Here are some words about my new CD, Illusions:
 
"...Buchanan has delivered a musical package that beams with soul and sensitivity. Her songwriting is smooth and fluid, with lyrics fitting the cosmic, haunting and stormy backgrounds created by equally fine musicians... The production quality is exceptional and is best appreciated with headphones on."
Singer Magazine
 
"...Kim Buchanan ... is already causing a buzz up and down the east coast with her dreamy, trippy take on folk music. Her second CD, Illusions, is folk rock with a psychedelic edge and a soothing, meditative effect on the emotions"
Indie-Music.com
 
"Kim Buchanan gets high praise for her blend of pop, folk and jazz . . . Buchanan showcases her mellow alto on a tasteful collection of tunes"
ESP Magazine
 
Want more info. . . www.kimbuchanan.com

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Hello Everyone,
 
I hope you are all recovering from the ice, snow and wind that has been hanging on here in NC, and that where you are, you are safe, warm, and with those you love.
 
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Wanted to make sure you know of this upcoming event.

Medley Meadows Music & Vineyards House Concert 
King, NC  (Stokes County)
Date: Saturday, March 8, 2003
Time: 5:00PM - 9:00PM EST (GMT-05:00)

Kim Buchanan at our first house concert
http://www.medleymeadows.com/Events/index.htm
 
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I will be in the DC area on...
March 18th at
Jammin Java ( Vienna, VA ) 
8 pm, $8 
part of the Ubervox Showcase.
 
If you are up that way, or know friends and family up there, please pass on the word.
 
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If you are a classic country music, check out this site
http://bobcapeshow.com
This is my dad's show, and he would love to have you drop in, and drop him a line.
 
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This is long, but fantastic, and I think you may agree that this is the new way to thinking, thanks to our wonderful President. . . .
 
long, but very funny and smart 
 
 A letter to the London Observer from Terry Jones (ex Monty Python). 
Letter to the Observer 
Sunday January 26, 2003 
The Observer 
 
I'm really excited by George Bush's latest reason for bombing Iraq: he's  running out of patience. And so am I! For some time now I've been really  pissed off with Mr. Johnson, who lives a couple of doors down the street. 
 
Well, him and Mr. Patel, who runs the health food shop. They both give me  queer looks, and I'm sure Mr. Johnson is planning something nasty for me,  but so far I haven't been able to discover what. 
 
I've been round to his place a few times to see what he's up to, but he's  got everything well hidden. That's how devious he is. As for Mr. Patel,  don't ask me how I know, I just know - from very good sources - that he  is,  in reality, a Mass Murderer. I have leafleted the street telling them  that if we don't act first, he'll pick us off one by one. Some of my 
neighbors say, if I've got proof, why don't I go to the police? But that's  simply ridiculous. The police will say that they need evidence of a crime  with which to charge my neighbors. They'll come up with endless red tape  and quibbling about the rights and wrongs of a pre-emptive strike and all  the while Mr. Johnson will be finalizing his plans to do terrible  things to me, while Mr. Patel will be secretly murdering people. 
 
Since I'm the only one in the street with a decent range of  automatic firearms, I reckon it's up to me to keep the peace. But until  recently that's been a little difficult. Now, however, George W. Bush has  made it clear that all I need to do is run out of patience, and then I can wade in and do whatever I want! And let's face it, Mr. Bush's carefully  thought-out policy towards Iraq is the only way to bring about international  peace and security. The one certain way to stop Muslim 
fundamentalist suicide bombers targeting the US or the UK is to bomb a few Muslim countries that have never threatened us. 
 
That's why I want to blow up Mr. Johnson's garage and kill his wife and  children. Strike first! That'll teach him a lesson. Then he'll leave us in peace and stop peering at me in that totally unacceptable way. 
 
Mr. Bush makes it clear that all he needs to know before bombing Iraq is that  Saddam is a really nasty man and that he has weapons of mass  destruction - even if no one can find them. I'm certain I've just as much  justification for killing Mr. Johnson's wife and children as Mr. Bush has for  bombing Iraq. Mr. Bush's long-term aim is to make the world a safer place by  eliminating 'rogue states' and 'terrorism'. It's such a clever  long-term aim because how can you ever know when you've achieved it? How  will Mr. Bush know when he's wiped out all terrorists? When every single terrorist is dead? But then a terrorist is only a terrorist once he's  committed an act of terror. What about would-be terrorists? These are the  ones you really want to eliminate, since most of the known terrorists, being  suicide bombers, have already eliminated themselves. 
 
Perhaps Mr. Bush needs to wipe out everyone who could possibly be a future  terrorist? Maybe he can't be sure he's achieved his objective until every  Muslim fundamentalist is dead? But then some moderate Muslims might convert 
to fundamentalism. Maybe the only really safe thing to do would be  for Mr. Bush to eliminate all Muslims? It's the same in my street. Mr. Johnson  and Mr. Patel are just the tip of the iceberg. There are dozens of  other people in the street who I don't like and who - quite frankly - look at me in odd ways. No one will be really safe until I've wiped them all 
out. My wife says I might be going too far but I tell her I'm simply using  the same logic as the President of the United States. That shuts her up. 
 
Like Mr. Bush, I've run out of patience, and if that's a good enough reason for the President, it's good enough for me. I'm going to give the whole street two weeks - no, 10 days - to come out in the open and hand over all aliens and interplanetary hijackers, galactic outlaws and interstellar terrorist masterminds, and if they don't hand them over nicely and say  'Thank you', I'm going to bomb the entire street to kingdom come. It's  just  as sane as what George W. Bush is proposing - and, in contrast to what he's  intending, my policy will destroy only one street. 

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Hey, I'm Just trying to help.    Here's how
B.S. BINGO

Are things getting a bit too tense at work? Do you keep falling asleep at all the meetings? What about those long and boring conference calls? Here's a way to change all of that!

1. Before (or during) your next meeting, seminar, or conference call,  prepare  your "Bullshit Bingo" card by drawing a square.  I find that 5" x 5" is a  good size.  Divide it into columns: five across and five down.  That will  give you 25 1-inch blocks.

2. Write one of the following words/phrases in each block:

synergy      strategic fit         core competencies          best practices

bottom line         revisit        take that off-line             24/7

out of the loop         benchmark            value-added             pro-active

win-win        think outside the box         fast track         result-driven

empower (or empowerment)         knowledge base         at the end of the day

touch base         mind set         client focus(ed)         ballpark

game plan         leverage

3. Check off the appropriate block when you hear one of those  words/phrases.

4. When you get five blocks horizontally, vertically, or diagonally,  standup and shout "BULLSHIT!" 
 
 

    The following are testimonials from satisfied "Bullshit Bingo" players:

"I had been in the meeting for only five minutes when I won!" - Jack W.,  Boston, MA

"My attention span at meetings has improved dramatically!" - David D.,  Tampa, FL

"What a gas! Meetings will never be the same for me after my first win."  - Bill R., New York, NY

"The atmosphere was tense in the last meeting as 14 of us waited for the  fifth box!" - Ben G., Denver, CO

"The speaker was stunned as eight of us screamed "BULLSHIT" for the third  time in two hours!" - Susan T., Seattle, WA

"Bullshit Bingo really keeps me on my toes. As a professional meeting  presenter, "I've had to come up with new ways to describe the same old shit  get  ready for Bullshit Bingo II!" - Jill C., Kansas City, MO >>

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Here are some words about my new CD, Illusions:
 
"...Buchanan has delivered a musical package that beams with soul and sensitivity. Her songwriting is smooth and fluid, with lyrics fitting the cosmic, haunting and stormy backgrounds created by equally fine musicians... The production quality is exceptional and is best appreciated with headphones on."
Singer Magazine
 
"...Kim Buchanan ... is already causing a buzz up and down the east coast with her dreamy, trippy take on folk music. Her second CD, Illusions, is folk rock with a psychedelic edge and a soothing, meditative effect on the emotions"
Indie-Music.com
 
"Kim Buchanan gets high praise for her blend of pop, folk and jazz . . . Buchanan showcases her mellow alto on a tasteful collection of tunes"
ESP Magazine
 
Want more info. . . www.kimbuchanan.com

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Happy 2003!
 
I am sitting at my desk looking at the beautiful snow that fell last night, and watching the wildlife (kids and dogs) frolicking. I hope you have a chance to enjoy it as well. With temps dropping in to single digits tonight, it is a good time to find someone to snuggle up to and stay warm.
 
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My whole family is enjoying starting up the house concert series again (a different type of cabin fever). UNDER THE WILLOW House Concerts http://www.kimbuchanan.com/houseconcerts.html) had our first indoor show with Deirdre Flint on January 5th, and had a house filled with folks having a great time, and enjoying Deirdre's incredible songwriting and performing.  Here is the next few dates scheduled.
 

"Under The Willow House Concert Series"

 Sunday, FEBRUARY 2, 2003
THE GREAT HOUSE CONCERT TOUR
Tom Prasada Rao, Eric Schwartz, Freebo
5 - 7 pm       $15 donation requested

PLEASE MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS BY JANUARY 30

Sunday, MARCH 2, 2003
Dulcie Taylor
3 - 5 pm    $5 - $10 donation requested

Saturday,  MAY 24
The Taters
A Mini Music Festival Celebrating the start of summer, and my birthday!

 UNDER THE WILLOW House Concerts feature wonderful music, and an intermission with good food and a good time to meet other music lovers and the artists themselves. we supply coffee, tea and water, and you are invited to bring your favorite beverage (BYOB) and an appetizer or dessert to share.

For more information, reservations and directions, email me at kim@...

In addition to this series, there are a couple other area house concerts that I would like to update you on.

Friday, January 31, Greg Greenway, Little Lake Hill House Concert, Raleigh, http://www.bettpadgett.com/ or (919) 787-6378, 8 p.m., $10.

Saturday, February 1, Stephanie Corby, Vocal Folkus Music Productions, Raleigh               (919) 539-1417  8 p.m., $10

For the latest update on shows happening at my favorite regional venue, check out The Six String Cafe& Music Hall's calendar

For the latest updates on my calendar, go to www.kimbuchanan.com/calendar.html

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To brighten up those who have cabin fever, I am filling this newsletter full of humor ( the first few show just some of the reasons why folks love kids. . . ) Also, please check out the new additions to the Just For Fun section of my website. There are some good political cartoons there. Thanks to everyone for sending me these funnies!

~~~~ A kindergarten pupil told his teacher he'd found a cat. She asked him if it was dead or alive. "Dead." She was informed. "How do you know?" she asked her pupil. "Because I pissed in its ear and it didn't move," answered the child innocently. "You did WHAT?!?" the teacher exclaimed in surprise. "You know," explained the boy, "I leaned over and went 'Pssst!' and it didn't move."

~~~~ One summer evening during a violent thunderstorm a mother was tucking her son into bed. She was about to turn off the light when he asked with a tremor in his voice, "Mommy, will you sleep with me tonight?" The mother smiled and gave him a reassuring hug. "I can't dear," she said. "I have to sleep in Daddy's room." A long silence was broken at last by his shaky little voice: "The big sissy."

~~~~ ( Not autobiographical)  When I was six months pregnant with my third child, my three year old came into the room when I was just getting ready to get into the shower. She said, "Mommy, you are getting fat!" I replied, "Yes, honey, remember Mommy has a baby growing in her tummy" "I know," she replied, but what's growing in your butt?"

~~~~ A little boy was doing his math homework. He said to himself, "Two plus five, that son of a bitch is seven. Three plus six, that son of a bitch is nine...." His mother heard what he was saying and gasped, "What are you
doing?" The little boy answered, "I'm doing my math homework, Mom." "And this is how your teacher taught you to do it?" the mother asked. "Yes," he answered. Infuriated, the mother asked the teacher the next day, "What are you teaching my son in math?" The teacher replied, "Right now, we are learning addition." The mother asked, "And are you teaching them to say two plus two, that son of a bitch is four?" After the teacher stopped laughing, she answered, "What I taught them was, two plus two, THE SUM OF WHICH, is four."

~~~~ One day the first grade teacher was reading the story of Chicken Little to her class. She came to the part of the story where Chicken Little tried to warn the farmer. She read, ".... and so Chicken Little went up to the farmer and said, "The sky is falling, the sky is falling!" The teacher paused then asked the class, "And what do you think the farmer said?" One little girl raised her hand and said, "I think he said: 'Holy Shit! A talking chicken!'" The teacher was unable to teach for the next 10 minutes.


     Only In America...

We be educated...
Enough said...
Pork, the one you love?
Irony at its finest.
Leave your soul at the front gate, please.
Going Postal?
SINGLE, BROWN, KANGAROO, VERY MALE, SEEKS SINGLE, FEMALE KANGAROO TO HOP AROUND, MAKE KANGAROO BABIES AND SHARE GREEN BUSHES. HOBBIES INCLUDE HOPPING, CHEWING ON GREEN STUFF AND HOPPING. AGE NOT IMPORTANT. MUST BE A KANGAROO, ENJOY HOPPING AND GREEN STUFF. SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY.
Of all the names to pick...
Wow! What State is this in?
???
Major dilemma.
"CAUTION: CROCODILE EATING HANDICAPPED MAN AT BOTTOM OF HILL"
Turbo bar stool, VERY cool.
Sometimes a name change is the best idea...
If you say so!
I think I'll keep driving!
Little extreme.
May take a little more.
I don't think I saw that one.
 
 
Looking for a copy of Illusions? Check out
Millennium Music in Raleigh & Durham 
Trilogy on Main Street in Roxboro 
and of course, www.kimbuchanan.com
 

    

Have a fantastic day, and I look forward to seeing you all very soon!

Kim Buchanan
kim@...
www.kimbuchanan.com


Here are some words about my new CD, Illusions:

"...Buchanan has delivered a musical package that beams with soul and sensitivity. Her songwriting is smooth and fluid, with lyrics fitting the cosmic, haunting and stormy backgrounds created by equally fine musicians... The production quality is exceptional and is best appreciated with headphones on."
Singer Magazine

"...Kim Buchanan ... is already causing a buzz up and down the east coast with her dreamy, trippy take on folk music. Her second CD, Illusions, is folk rock with a psychedelic edge and a soothing, meditative effect on the emotions"
Indie-Music.com

"Kim Buchanan gets high praise for her blend of pop, folk and jazz . . . Buchanan showcases her mellow alto on a tasteful collection of tunes"
ESP Magazine

Want more info. . . www.kimbuchanan.com

 

 

 

 


Here are some words about my new CD, Illusions:
 
"...Buchanan has delivered a musical package that beams with soul and sensitivity. Her songwriting is smooth and fluid, with lyrics fitting the cosmic, haunting and stormy backgrounds created by equally fine musicians... The production quality is exceptional and is best appreciated with headphones on."
Singer Magazine
 
"...Kim Buchanan ... is already causing a buzz up and down the east coast with her dreamy, trippy take on folk music. Her second CD, Illusions, is folk rock with a psychedelic edge and a soothing, meditative effect on the emotions"
Indie-Music.com
 
"Kim Buchanan gets high praise for her blend of pop, folk and jazz . . . Buchanan showcases her mellow alto on a tasteful collection of tunes"
ESP Magazine
 
Want more info. . . www.kimbuchanan.com

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#98 From: "Kim Buchanan" <kimbuck2@...>
Date: Fri Dec 20, 2002 10:40 pm
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Happy Holidays,
. . . or as my neighbors Jack & Sandy Say
 
"Fleas Navidog"
 
 
I hope your last weeks of 2002 are filled with lots of happiness, love, joy, peace. . .
and not fleas!
 
 
Just a reminder, December 27th, I will be performing at the Six String Cafe in Cary. Those of you who know my husband can come and wish him a HAPPY BIRTHDAY!. .  (No gifts, just your attendance is present enough.)
 

Friday, Dec. 27 

Six String Cafe & Music Hall

Adrianne Gonzalez opens

MacGregor Village Shopping Center  Map,

Cary  NC

919.469.3667

$5

 
*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~
 
Also, Our House Concert Series, " Under The Willow" seems to be getting started again somewhat. 2003 has us scheduled with 2 house concerts ( Don't worry these will be inside
 
Sunday, January 5th
Deirdre Flint
Brilliantly humorous!
3 - 5 pm   $5
 
What do cheerleaders, bridesmaid dresses and deadbeat boob fairies have in common? Not much unless you count the fact that they’re all subject matter for the catchy, off-beat songs of Deirdre Flint. Tunes like “1-900-Score-A-Date” and “Cheerleader” have landed her on such stages as The Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, The Kennedy Center Millennium stage and a host of great venues and colleges throughout the country. Deirdre delivers a show filled with upbeat, intelligent satire, highlighted with the perfect touch of melancholy.   www.deirdreflint.com
 
“Grown up satire with a non-cynical wink and easily more compelling than so much that reaches the million-selling mark.”
Billboard Magazine
 
Reserve your seat as soon as you can. We need to make sure we have enough indoor seating, and that there is an interest for us doing this again. email me at kim@... or call (336) 599-1895 by January 2nd.
 
~ ^ ! ! ^ ~
 
Sunday, February 2
Tom Prasada-Rao, Freebo & Eric Swartz
"The Great House Concert Tour"
5 - 7 pm
 
These guys are incredible, and have HUGE followings in the Folk World.
$15
 
More details next month, but please feel free to go ahead and reserve your seats for this as well.
 
~*~*~*~*~*
 
 
Thanks again to you and your wonderful energy that helps keep independent music alive and well. I hope to see you very soon!  Happy Holidays, and I hope 2003 brings us closer to the thing we all seek.. . whatever that may be!
 
 
 
 

Here are some words about my new CD, Illusions:
 
"...Buchanan has delivered a musical package that beams with soul and sensitivity. Her songwriting is smooth and fluid, with lyrics fitting the cosmic, haunting and stormy backgrounds created by equally fine musicians... The production quality is exceptional and is best appreciated with headphones on."
Singer Magazine
 
"...Kim Buchanan ... is already causing a buzz up and down the east coast with her dreamy, trippy take on folk music. Her second CD, Illusions, is folk rock with a psychedelic edge and a soothing, meditative effect on the emotions"
Indie-Music.com
 
"Kim Buchanan gets high praise for her blend of pop, folk and jazz . . . Buchanan showcases her mellow alto on a tasteful collection of tunes"
ESP Magazine
 
Want more info. . . www.kimbuchanan.com

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Date: Mon Dec 2, 2002 3:40 pm
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Wow!
Can you believe we are coming down to the end of another year? As they say, time flies when you're having fun, or is it time goes faster as you get older. . . . Hummm. I guess that applies to me on both counts. 
 
I am very excited about this month's schedule. I will be returning for almost 2 weeks of wonderful gigs in the DC area with incredible songwriters and great venues. I am also getting to end my year's performances at one of my favorite venues. . .the Six String Cafe.  so, here's the complete listing...
 
 
December 2002 Schedule

Friday, Dec.6
"Winter Celebration of Women in Song"
New Deal Café
with Rachel Cross & Michelle Swan
We are doing a food drive for The Capital Area Food Bank.
Here are the food items needed most:
* Canned meats/fish/poultry
* Peanut butter
* Canned fruits/vegetables
* Canned soup
* Dry pasta
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113 Roosevelt Center, Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 474-5642
$5 cover/ $3 students.


Saturday, Dec. 7
Celebrations Concert Series, Falls Church, VA

with Eliot Bronson & Michelle Swan

Celebration Church of Religious Science
2840 Graham Road (intersection of Lee Hwy/US 29 & Graham Rd)

$10

 
Sunday, Dec.8
River House Concerts, Shepherdstown, WV
with  Rachel Cross
For more info contact - Cheryl Mansley Curtis
cheryl@..., 304-876-2690
Reservations must be made in advance
$10


Tuesday, Dec.10
Naked Music Showcase !
Hosted by Sarah Pinsker
with Rachel Cross, & Nefrit
Paloma's
15 W. Eager Street (Btwn. Charles & Cathedral)
Baltimore, MD
(410)783-9004
9 PM


Friday, Dec. (lucky) 13
The Pourhouse
with Rachel Cross
233 East Main St.
Westminster, Md.
Tel: 410-751-9171
8:30 PM
 

Saturday, Dec. 14
House Concerts @ The View -  Alexandria, VA
with David Morreale

Doors open @ 7:00pm - Show Starts @ 8:00pm
Snacks & Goodies Provided
For reservations/directions contact: Lynn Vermillera
 concertview@... or call:  (703) 237-5873
$12

 

Sunday, Dec. 15

Sunday Night All Folked Up ( SNAFU)

Featured Artist, 8:00 - 9:15

The Frederick Coffee Co.
100 East Church St.  Tel: 301-698-0039
Frederick, Md.

Friday, Dec. 27 

Six String Cafe & Music Hall

Adrianne Gonzalez opens

MacGregor Village Shopping Center  Map,

Cary  NC

919.469.3667

$5


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Music. . . a gift in many ways
I hope you are getting all your holiday shopping finalized, and I want to help you if I can, you know me, always trying to help. . .
 
If you would like to give my new disc, ILLUSIONS as holiday presents, I would like to offer you this. If you buy 5 or more, I will sell them to you at $10 each, and include shipping. That's $50 for 5 discs. If you want to buy 1 - 4 they are still the very affordable $15, and I will include shipping as well.
 
I am using all proceeds from my CD to raise money fro my youngest daughter, Ashley to go to Scotland in June 2003. Of course, I will get to chaperone, but we are in the process of raising funds, and I am going to dedicate all CD sales to this venture. See, in addition to giving the gift of music, you are helping a young lady experience life. Thanks.

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Need or Want a Laugh?
I have updated my "funnies" page on my website, so if you get a chance, and need a good laugh, please check them out. http://www.kimbuchanan.com/funnies.htm
 
Please send me humorous pictures that you think would be good to share.
 
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Holiday Cooking. .
 
Holiday cooking is ever prevalent, and already I have been doing my share of it, and loving every minute! I would like to share a new recipe I have just discovered as a Pampered Chef consultant. This one is for all you chocolate lovers, and it is VERY quick and easy.
 
Foolproof DARK CHOCOLATE FUDGE:
(Makes about 2 pounds)
3 (6-ounce) packages semi-sweet chocolate chips
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk (NOT evaporated milk)
Dash salt
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

In heavy saucepan, over low heat, melt chips with sweetened condensed milk and salt.  Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.  Let cool in your saucepan for about half an hour, stirring occasionally.  Load into cookie press.  Press onto cutting board.  OR pour into oblong pan, and let cool. cut to the size you want. This is a rich fudge, so pieces can be cut pretty small for a BIG taste!
 
Top 10 reasons why... Chocolate is Better Than Air!
1. If you don't get any chocolate in the next 3 minutes, you'll still be alive.
2. Chocolate smells better.
3. Chocolate has taste.
4. You can see chocolate.
5. You can embrace chocolate.
6. Chocolate won't mess up your hairdo.
7. Chocolate won't lift your skirt up.
8. Swallowing chocolate won't make you belch.
9. Big city chocolate is not polluted.
10. It's okay to be full of hot chocolate.
( IF you would like to host a Pampered Chef party, please contact me and let's schedule one. kim@... . If you are unfamiliar with Pampered Chef products, I can tell you this, as someone who loves to cook, the PC products have helped with prep time and cooking on stones makes the food better. That's why I decided to put some of my energy into sharing these products with those who love to cook, or are cooking impaired.) 
 
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I hope your holiday season is filled with love, happiness, and continued hope for world we all want to share. Peace to you and your loved ones! 
 

 
(ps please share this email with all your friends and family, esp. if they live in the areas I will be performing in. Thanks so much for your encouragement and support!)

Here are some words about my new CD, Illusions:
 
"...Buchanan has delivered a musical package that beams with soul and sensitivity. Her songwriting is smooth and fluid, with lyrics fitting the cosmic, haunting and stormy backgrounds created by equally fine musicians... The production quality is exceptional and is best appreciated with headphones on."
Singer Magazine
 
"...Kim Buchanan ... is already causing a buzz up and down the east coast with her dreamy, trippy take on folk music. Her second CD, Illusions, is folk rock with a psychedelic edge and a soothing, meditative effect on the emotions"
Indie-Music.com
 
"Kim Buchanan gets high praise for her blend of pop, folk and jazz . . . Buchanan showcases her mellow alto on a tasteful collection of tunes"
ESP Magazine
 
Want more info. . . www.kimbuchanan.com

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Date: Fri Oct 11, 2002 2:48 pm
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Greetings on a rainy Friday morning. . . .
 
YEAH!  Finally we are getting much needed rain! ! ! I am not sure how much we have gotten since last night, BUT our wheelbarrow that was left in the yard is almost totally full of water. That's alot of rain! I hope that all our areas that have been in dire straights for rain, are having some of their wishes answered with this.
 
Fall is upon us, trees are starting to change into their splendid colors, and temps are dropping ( of course, allergies are also a big part of fall for me) What a beautiful season.
 
I had a fantastic time touring with Rachel Cross for 2 weeks, and we met lots of great folks, and dodged 3 hurricanes. While we were in Melbourne FL, we were watching Kyle, Lili & Isadore. For a while it looked like Kyle and Lili were on a collision path, and so I commented that if the two met, fell in love, and spawned baby hurricanes, they would be called "Kyla-Lili" ( pronounced as Calla- lili) Oh well, it was funny when I said it...
 
I also have updated the website with some more reviews. Hope you can take a look. www.kimbuchanan.com/reviews.htm

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Here's what's happening in the next couple of weeks!
Sunday, Oct. 13     1 - 3pm
RADIO SHOW - Private Airwaves
catch it on-line
This was with both Rachel and I while we were in Melbourne. A very fun show.
 
Saturday, Oct. 19        8 pm
Clayton, NC
This is a sweet coffee shop that really encourages a listening audience. Hope you can check it out
 
November will be a month of professional development with the North East Regional Folk Alliance Conference, and staying close to the fort while my husband gets the opportunity to go to England. I will be back in full swing in December. Check my website for full details.
 
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I WOULD LIKE TO RECOMMEND. . .
Tomorrow night (Saturday, October 12) in Cary, at the Six String Cafe, some friends of mine from the Richmond area will be putting on one hell of a show. They are called the Burnt Taters ,and will definitely put smiles on your face, and a tap in your foot.
 
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Chinese Food?
Take a peak at this humorous link. is no song sacred? http://wtv-zone.com/JBond/chowmein.swf
 
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A Short (blonde) History Lesson? Thanks to my friend Blossom for supplying this

A blonde was sitting in class when the professor asked her if she knew what the Roe vs. Wade decision was.  She sat there for quite a while pondering this very profound question and finally sighed and said, "I think that is the decision George Washington made prior to crossing the Delaware."

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I hope you have a great weekend, and enjoy the fall! May will all continue to live in peace and trust that our elected officials keep level heads. As another songwriter I know likes to say, I wish you the best of everything. . .
 
 
 
 

Here are some words about my new CD, Illusions:
 
"...Buchanan has delivered a musical package that beams with soul and sensitivity. Her songwriting is smooth and fluid, with lyrics fitting the cosmic, haunting and stormy backgrounds created by equally fine musicians... The production quality is exceptional and is best appreciated with headphones on."
Singer Magazine
 
"...Kim Buchanan ... is already causing a buzz up and down the east coast with her dreamy, trippy take on folk music. Her second CD, Illusions, is folk rock with a psychedelic edge and a soothing, meditative effect on the emotions"
Indie-Music.com
 
"Kim Buchanan gets high praise for her blend of pop, folk and jazz . . . Buchanan showcases her mellow alto on a tasteful collection of tunes"
ESP Magazine
 
Want more info. . . www.kimbuchanan.com

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#95 From: "Kim Buchanan" <kimbuck2@...>
Date: Wed Oct 2, 2002 12:20 pm
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Hi There!
 
Rachel Cross and I have been having a great time touring across GA, FL & AL and keeping away from Hurricanes. In fact, one of the places we were supposed to play last Thursday was underwater due to Isidore. It appears that they will be hit hard again this week. 2 whammies in a week! You know that has to be tremendously worrisome for the folks in the northern Gulf. My thoughts are with them this week for sure!
 
Just wanted to give a quick reminder of 2 up-coming shows
 
Tonight  Wednesday, October 2
The Evening Muse
with Rachel Cross and Australian songwriter, Rachel Gaudry
3227 N Davidson Street
Charlotte NC's NoDa Arts District
704.376.3737
8 pm
 
Friday, October 4th
The NCSC Writer's Night Series
Featuring
Kim Buchanan
Jon Saylor
Alysson Light
Zoe Mulford
& Richard Edwards
The Carrboro Arts Center
Carrboro, NC
Show starts at 8 pm, admission is $6
 
Hope to see you there!
 
 

Here are some words about my new CD, Illusions:
 
"...Buchanan has delivered a musical package that beams with soul and sensitivity. Her songwriting is smooth and fluid, with lyrics fitting the cosmic, haunting and stormy backgrounds created by equally fine musicians... The production quality is exceptional and is best appreciated with headphones on."
Singer Magazine
 
"...Kim Buchanan ... is already causing a buzz up and down the east coast with her dreamy, trippy take on folk music. Her second CD, Illusions, is folk rock with a psychedelic edge and a soothing, meditative effect on the emotions"
Indie-Music.com
 
"Kim Buchanan gets high praise for her blend of pop, folk and jazz . . . Buchanan showcases her mellow alto on a tasteful collection of tunes"
ESP Magazine
 
Want more info. . . www.kimbuchanan.com

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Date: Thu Sep 12, 2002 1:38 pm
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hello!
 
I can't believe it is already the middle of September. This month has flown by!
 
Yesterday was quite the day of reflection for so many folks, and I want to say that I also reflected on what is important in my life. While family and friends topped the list, having the opportunity to play music and meet so many wonderful folks is a very close second. Thanks for making that possible!
 
If you haven't stopped by my website recently , please drop in. It has had a face lift and I'd love to hear your thoughts. http://www.kimbuchanan.com
 
Upcoming Dates ~~~
 
SATURDAY, September 14th
GRAPE JAM
Wine & Music Festival
Black Wolf Vineyards & Wolf's Lair Restaurant
Dobson, NC ( off Hwy 601)
11 am - 7 pm 
$10 (includes a souvenir wine glass)
 
The music line-up
11 am   Chris Titchner
12:45   White Guys in Debt
2:30   Reggie Johnson
4:45   Kim Buchanan
6:00   White Guys In Debt
 
Featured artist, George Buchanan will be painting on site and will have paintings available. There will also be wine, crafts, and beautiful jewelry ( including Melanie Cansler's glass beads and designs) Come out and enjoy the beautiful weather, music, wine and art. All your senses will be rewarded.For more info, call (336) 374-2532 or go to www.blackwolfvineyards.com
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Next week, I will be heading south with my twin, Rachel Cross ( www.rachelcross.com).
 
 
We met a few years back and have decided that we were identical twins separated by life. Can you tell us apart?  We are calling this tour, the Twins Southern Tour. If you are not in the areas we'll be performing in, but have friends and family in these areas, please  let them know about the shows. Your words of mouth is the best press we could have.
 
Friday, Sept. 20 
Crimson Moon
8 PM  $3
24 North Park Street
Dahlonega, GA 30533
706-864-3982

Saturday, Sept. 21
Java House
920 Commercial Street, Olde Town Conyers, GA
770-922-1210
Show begins at 8:30 - door opens at 7:45 $8
Monday, Sept. 23
FALL BEGINS. . .
let's hope it brings the needed rain

Wednesday, Sept. 25
Melbourne Beach FL
radio show

Thursday, Sept. 26
WharfHouse Grill
6 - 9 pm
Mobile, AL

Friday, Sept. 27
House Concert
Pensacola FL

Saturday, Sept. 28
House Concert
Tallahassee FL
 
For more info about the house concerts, please send me an email, and I will put you in touch with the hosts. Thanks

Tuesday, Oct. 1
Radio Show WNCW
Asheville, NC

Wednesday, Oct. 2
The Evening Muse
3025 Hudson Street
Charlotte NC
Also upcoming in October . . .
Friday,. Oct. 4th
NC Songwriter Showcase
Kim Buchanan
Richard Edwards
Ali Light
Zoe Mulford
& John Saylor
Carrboro Arts Center
Carrboro, NC
8 pm, $6
 
Saturday Oct. 19th
Coffee Mill
Clayton, NC
8 pm
 
I am also looking forward to spending a couple of weeks in December playing around the DC area, CA & MD. More on that as it gets closer. . .
 
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Heart Smarts!
I have never tried this, and do not think that it is an urban legend, but I did receive this email from a good friend. I hope you never need to know this info, but just in case. . . .
 
HOW TO SURVIVE A HEART ATTACK WHEN ALONE

Since many people are alone when they suffer a heart attack, this article seemed to be in order. Without help, the person whose heart stops beating properly and who begins to feel faint, has only about 10 seconds left before losing consciousness.

However, these victims can help themselves by coughing repeatedly and very vigorously. A deep breath should be taken before each cough, and the cough must be deep and prolonged, as when producing sputum from deep inside the chest.

Deep breaths and a cough must be repeated about every two seconds without let up until help arrives, or until the heart is felt to be beating normally again. Deep breaths get oxygen into the lungs and coughing movements squeeze the heart and keep the blood circulating. The squeezing pressure on the heart also helps it regain normal rhythm. In this way, heart attack victims can get to a hospital.

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This is true for all - even if you are not superstitious or of whatever religious belief Faith
INSTRUCTIONS FOR LIFE

1. Take into account that great love and great achievements involve great risk..
2. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.
3. Follow the three R's:
     · Respect for self,
     · Respect for others, and
     · Responsibility for all your actions.
4. Remember that not getting what you want is sometimes a wonderful stroke of luck.
5. Learn the rules so you know how to break them properly.
6. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.
7. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.
8. Spend some time alone every day.
9. Open your arms to change, but don't let go of your values.
10. Remember that silence is sometimes the best answer.
11. Live a good, honorable life. Then when you get older and think back,you'll be able to enjoy it a second time.
12. A loving atmosphere in your home is the foundation for your life.
13. In disagreements with loved ones deal only with the current situation. Don't bring up the past.
14. Share your knowledge. It's a way to achieve immortality.
15. Be gentle with the earth.
16. Once a year, go someplace you've never been before.
17. Remember that the best relationship is one in which your love for each other exceeds your need for each other.
18. Judge your success by what you had to give up in order to get it.
19. Approach love and cooking with reckless abandon.


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Enjoy the last bit of your summer, and welcome in fall later this month.
 
Thanks for listening. . . . and thanks for sharing this email with your friends and family who you think would enjoy my music as well. If you need a smile, please feel stop by my website and look at the funny photos folks have sent to me. If you have something you would like me to add, please send it along.
 
Peace!

 
 
 

Here are some words about my new CD, Illusions:
 
"...Buchanan has delivered a musical package that beams with soul and sensitivity. Her songwriting is smooth and fluid, with lyrics fitting the cosmic, haunting and stormy backgrounds created by equally fine musicians... The production quality is exceptional and is best appreciated with headphones on."
Singer Magazine
 
"...Kim Buchanan ... is already causing a buzz up and down the east coast with her dreamy, trippy take on folk music. Her second CD, Illusions, is folk rock with a psychedelic edge and a soothing, meditative effect on the emotions"
Indie-Music.com
 
"Kim Buchanan gets high praise for her blend of pop, folk and jazz . . . Buchanan showcases her mellow alto on a tasteful collection of tunes"
ESP Magazine
 
Want more info. . . www.kimbuchanan.com

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Date: Mon Aug 5, 2002 8:17 pm
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Greetings. . .
 
First of all, I want to tell you about this Thursday. . .
August 8th
A Double Bill
Kim Buchanan ( with Jubal) & Danny Schmidt (from Charlottesville, VA
Opening the show will be Steven Jackson.
MacGregor Village, Cary, NC
8pm - $5
 
I met Danny last year at a music conference, and was very excited that we will be sharing the evening of music. He, as well as his music impressed me for his sincerity and soul! I hope you can make it
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I can't believe that kids are starting back to school so soon. Mine actually go back tomorrow. Another summer vacation becomes part of their memories.
 
I just got back from my summer camp. For the last 4 years, I have been going to the Swannanoa Gathering's Contemporary Folk and Guitar week, and think of it as my way of reconnecting. This year I have been so focused Illusions,and introducing it to the world, that I have not been playing much and definitely not been in the creative mode. I think last week put me back where I want and need to be. If you ever wanted to become immersed in music, perhaps the Swannanoa Gathering is a good place for you to be as well. There are many different focuses throughout a 4 week period, and one may be perfect for you - old time, Celtic, dance, dulcimer, and much more. To find out more, you can go to their site at http://www.swangathering.com/
 
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Speaking of ILLUSIONS, there is a complete list of reviews so far at http://www.kimbuchanan.com/reviews.html , including the newest one in Singer Magazine. 
Thanks to all of you have already purchased ILLUSIONS!
 
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Vacation Condo
If you are looking for a wonderful place to go for a vacation, that isn't too far away, my folks have a very nice condo in Surfside Beach, SC that they rent out. It is ocean front, and has a nice pool. For more info, http://www.vacationrentals.com/vacation-rentals/6816.html or you can contact Carol Cape at RE/MAX Town and Country Real Estate,or (843) 650-2800.
 
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A Little Humor ( supplied by my friend Patty)

I'm sure you've noticed that over the years our nation's federal police authority has grown to include a large number of multi-letter agencies -  FBI, CIA, NSA, INS, IRS, DEA, BATF, etc.

Now I understand that we are to have the "Federal Air Transportation Airport Security Service."

Can't you see them now, these highly trained men and women in their black  outfits with their initials in large white letters across their backs:  "FATASS."

I feel safer already

 

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Now, Here's something I never thought about before. . . .

Bob Renkes of Petroleum Equipment Institute is working on a campaign to try and make people aware of fires as a result of "static" at gas pumps. His company has researched 150 cases of these fires. His results were very surprising:

1) Out of 150 cases, almost all of them were women.

2) Almost all cases involved the person getting back in their vehicle while
the nozzle was still pumping gas, when finished and they went back to pull the nozzle out the fire started, as a result of static.

3) Most had on rubber-soled shoes.

4) Most men never get back in their vehicle until completely finished. This is why they are seldom involved in these types of fires.

5) Don't ever use cell phones when pumping gas.

6) It is the vapors that come out of the gas that cause the fire, when connected with static charges.

7) There were 29 fires where the vehicle was reentered and the nozzle was touched during refueling from a variety of makes and models. Some resulting in extensive damage to the vehicle, to the station, and to the customer.

8) Seventeen fires that occurred before, during or immediately after the gas cap was removed and before fueling began.

Mr. Renkes stresses to NEVER get back into your vehicle while filling it with gas. If you absolutely HAVE to get in your vehicle while the gas is pumping, make sure you get out, close the door TOUCHING THE METAL, before you ever pull the nozzle out. This way the static from your body will be discharged before you ever remove the nozzle. As I mentioned earlier, The Petroleum Equipment Institute, along with several other companies now, are really trying to make the public aware of this danger. You can find out more information by going to <  <http://www.pei.org> http://www.pei.org <<  <http://www.pei.org> http://www.pei.org . Once here, click in the center of the screen where it says "Stop Static". I ask you to please send this information to ALL your family and friends, especially those who have kids in the car with them while pumping gas. If this were to happen to them, they may not be able to get the children out in time. Thanks for passing this along.
 
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I look forward to seeing you soon, and hope you can make it to the Six String to see Danny & I this Thursday night. Be safe, and well. Below, I am including another email I received about safety tips for women. It is a bit long, but always good to remember.
 
Go with music in your heart and in your car stereos. . .
 
Kim Buchanan
 
Please feel free to forward this email on to your friends and family. Thanks for helping spread the music!
 
 
 
 
Important Safety Tips for Women (An email being sent around, with info that makes sense)

A group of rapists and date rapists in prison were interviewed on what they look for in a potential victim, and here are some interesting facts. They may NOT apply in all cases, but the tips offered could save someone's life:

- The first thing rapists look for in a potential victim is hairstyle. They are most likely to go after a woman with a ponytail, bun, braid or other hairstyle that can easily be grabbed. They are also likely to go after a woman with long hair. Women with short hair are not common targets. Doesn't
mean you should go get your hair cut, just be extra alert when by yourself in what could be a potentially dangerous situation.
- The second thing rapists look for is clothing. They will look for women whose clothing is easy to remove quickly. Many of them carry scissors around to cut clothing.
- They also look for women on their cell phones, searching through their purses, or doing other activities while walking, because they are off-guard and can be easily overpowered.
- The time of day men are most likely to attack and rape a woman is in the early morning, between 5 and 8:30 a.m.
- The number one place women are abducted from/attacked at is grocery store parking lots. Number two is office parking lots/garages. Number three is public restrooms. The thing about these men is that they are looking to grab a woman and quickly move her to a second location where they don't have to worry about getting caught.
- Only 2% of rapists said they carried weapons, because while rape carries a 3-5 year sentence, rape with a weapon is 15-20 years. If a woman puts up any kind of a fight at all, they tend to get discouraged, realizing that going after her isn't worth it. These men also said they would not pick on
women who have umbrellas, or other similar objects that can be used from a distance. Keys are not a deterrent, because you have to get really close to the attacker to use them as a weapon. So, the idea is to convince these guys you are not worth it.
Defense mechanisms against attackers include:
1) If someone is following behind you on a street or in a garage or with you in an elevator or stairwell, look him in the face and ask them a question, like what time is it, or make general small talk ("I can't believe it is so cold out here, we're in for a bad winter"). Once you've seen his face and could identify him in a lineup, you lose appeal as a target.
2) If someone is coming toward you, hold out your hands in front of you and yell "Stop!" or "Stay back!" Most of the rapists interviewed said they'd leave a woman alone if she yelled or showed that she would not be afraid to fight back. Again, they are looking for an EASY target. If you carry pepper spray, yelling "I HAVE PEPPER SPRAY!" and holding it out can be a deterrent.
3) If someone grabs you, you can't beat them with strength but you may be able to outsmart him. If he grabs your wrist, pull your wrist back so your hand is in waving position (palm facing forward) and twist it toward yourself, pulling your arm away. It is hard to hold onto wrist bones that
are moving in that way.
4) If you are grabbed around the waist from behind, pinch the attacker either under the arm between the elbow and armpit or in the upper inner thigh HARD. One woman in a defense class said she used the underarm pinch on a guy who was trying to date rape her, and she broke through his skin
and tore out muscle strands -- the guy needed stitches. Try pinching yourself in those places as hard as you can stand it; it hurts.
5) After the initial hit, always go for the groin. You might think that you'll anger the guy and make him want to hurt you more, but the thing these rapists said is that they want a woman who will not cause a lot of trouble. Start causing trouble, and he's generally out of there.
6) If the guy puts his hands up to you, grab his first two fingers and bend them back as far as possible with as much pressure pushing down on them as possible.
Of course the things we always hear still apply. Always be aware of your surroundings, take someone with you if you can, and if you see any odd behavior, don't dismiss it, go with your instincts. You may feel a little silly at the time, but you'd feel much worse if the guy really was trouble.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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#92 From: "Kim Buchanan" <kimbuck2@...>
Date: Tue Jul 2, 2002 7:28 pm
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It's time to celebrate our freedoms, and here are some freedoms that  you an celebrate if you are staying home this 4th. . .
 
Freedom from the traffic jams at the beaches and the crowds every where you go!
& Freedom to sit and relax and listen to live, independent music at the Six String Cafe!
 
Friday,  July 5th, starting at 8 pm
Jubal and I will be at the Six String Cafe
opening the show will be Mike Craver.
MacGregor Village Center, Cary
Near the intersection of US1 South and Highway 64 West. Exit 98B.
919-469-3667
$5 cover
 
If you happen to go to Cary for the Fireworks on the 4th, stop by the Six String and catch Eliot Bronson and Sam Anderson. Eliot and just shared a performance together in Greenville SC. What a songwriter! You will enjoy him as well.
 
Here's what else is happening in July. . . .
 
Saturday July 13th,
The Independent Recording Artist Expo will be debuting in Durham NC, and I Will be there helping the NC Songwriter's Co-op get the word out about this wonderful organization.
9:00am - 5:00pm
Durham Civic Center Marriott Hotel
$5 Admission
 
Friday, July 19th
283 Vineyard Lane
Dobson, Surry County NC
starts at 7
 
July 28 - August 3
Warren Wilson College, NC
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If you are in Roxboro and want to find something good to do with the family this weekend, I would recommend going to the Youth Summer Theatre Production of THE EDGE OF THE NEST July 5th at 7:30 pm, and July 6th at 2:00 pm. Both my kids are in this play, and they have been singing me some great songs that are included in it.  
 
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Once again, I have been blessed with great press. I was the featured artist last week in the Greenville SC publication, MetroBEAT. What a great article. Dan Armonaitis was so fun to chat with, and he put our crazy conversation into a good read. . . at least for me, anyway. If you would like to check it out, go to their site http://www.metrobeat.net/gbase/Expedite/Content?oid=oid%3A1329, or mine at http://www.kimbuchanan.com/metrobeat.htm.
 
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ALSO, there is a BRAND NEW National Publication coming out called the ROOM. Which stand for Reviews of Original Music. I am being featured in their very first publication. Each featured artist is also included on a compilation disc. 13 of us in all.
 
Here is their description of the magazine - The goal of Review Of Original Music is to bring you in contact with the vast network of unheard and often unrecognized indie musicians who exemplify the best of their specific musical genre. As a policy of The Room, we do not accept paid advertisements in either the magazine or online. Thus you get cover to cover in-depth stories and reviews of the many talented artists that we feature. Even better, we include a professionally mastered sampler CD that gives you an entire song (no MP3's here) of the 13 artists about whom we do a full feature story in each issue.
 
Their website is www.reviewoforiginalmusic.com and you can go there to subscribe. The first issue will come out in early August. Sounds like an excellent publication to subscribe to!
 
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Please have a safe and enjoyable holiday. Drive safe, and please use your designated driver! They are also calling for caution where fireworks are concerned due to the drought conditions in so many places. Sorry, the mom in me just has tom come out sometimes. . .
 
 
If you would like, please share this email with your friends and family. Word of mouth is the best way for good news to spread!!!
 
Thanks for your continued support
 
 
Get your copy of Illusions. . .go to  www.kimbuchanan.com/illusions.htm for details

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#91 From: "Kim Buchanan" <kimbuck2@...>
Date: Tue Jun 18, 2002 6:22 pm
Subject: Western NC/SC & Guess Who's the "Gem Of The Week" . . . 		dragonfly27573
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I hope you can tune into Radio Crystal Blue, an internet radio show TONIGHT ( Tuesday, June 18th) , hosted by Dan Herman from 7:15 pm - 10:30 pm.  You can tune it in by going to http://www.live365.com/stations/142950. I believe he also archives the show in a download-able form if you miss tonight's show. For more info on this, you can go to the site above or www.radiocrystalblue.com and see how to get that as well.
 
 
 
 
He chooses a different artist each week to feature as his "Gem of the Week", and this week, I happen to be the lucky recipient of his spotlight. Please tune in if you get a chance.
 
 
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I am also heading out to Western NC, and SC next week and am looking forward to playing in these wonderful venues. Please share this information with friends and family you may have in the area.
 
Wednesday, June 26
    starts at 8 pm
    1 East Coffee Street, Greenville, SC    (864) 298-0494     $5
 
Friday, June 28
    Doni's Under The Trees
    starts at 7:30
    3422 Clemson Blvd, Anderson SC (864) 224-7107
 
Saturday, June 29
    starts at 8 pm
    16 Main Street, Saluda NC  (828) 749-1179
 
 
Friday, July 5
    The Six String Cafe
    Mike Craver opens
    Starts at 8 pm
    MacGregor Village, Cary NC (919) 469-3667
 
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I hope you are enjoying your summer. It has been a great year one so far for the gardens. In addition to the beautiful and bountiful flowers, we have already had fresh zucchini, beans, squash, and green tomatoes are clinging to the vines. The drought in this area is definitely starting to take its toll, though.  If you know any good rain dances, now is a good time to do them. Perhaps everyone should go and wash their cars. That usually means rain for me.
 
 
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Thanks to you all for being so supportive. I found out that  ILLUSIONS was ranked in Millennium Music's corporate top 20 for a few weeks, and it was only available in 2 of their stores ( Raleigh & Durham, NC). This is fantastic news. Thanks to all of you who helped make this happen.
 
If you would like to share my emails with your friends, family, co-workers fellow music lovers, please know that I am thankful and appreciate your help in spreading the word about my music!
 
 
. . . . what ! ! !   You don't have your copy of ILLUSIONS yet? Here's where you can get your ILLUSIONS today!
 
Millennium Music (Durham & Raleigh, NC)
Trilogy Books & Music (Roxboro, NC on Main Street)
 
or send $16 to Kim Buchanan, PO Box 182 Hurdle Mills, NC 27541

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Date: Mon May 20, 2002 3:57 pm
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Hello ~  ( If you are getting this multiple times, I apologize )
Can you believe May is 2/3rds gone already! What a month. . . . the ILLUSIONS DEBUTante release party, Flat Rock Music Festival, and this weekend I will be celebrating my kid's milestones - Ashley's graduation from elementary school; Casey's 13th birthday, and my no-longer a 30 something birthday. Yep, can you believe it, 40 is like nothing I had ever imagined before. When I was a kid, 40 seemed ancient, but with role models like Joni Mitchell, Cher, Paul McCartney, the Rolling Stones, and so many I cannot even name them all, all performing and entertaining the world, regardless of their age, 40 seems like a kid these days. ( At least this 40 year old feels like a kid.)
 
I have received so many wonderful gifts this month as well. These came in the form of reviews, and have taken my breath away! They can be found on my website (www.kimbuchanan.com/reviews.htm) , as well as scattered around the net and in magazine publications. I thought I would share the ones I know about. If you have seen - or see - others in the futures, please let me know.
 
THE SPECTATOR MAGAZINE . . . May 15th issue
Kim Buchanan may be a wholesome- looking mother of two, but she must have had an interesting past because she's really into mystic karma, hippie trippy, floating musical moods. (She even covers Grace Slick's "White Rabbit.") Most of these 14 tracks are dreamy, wondering folk music with straightforward lyrics sung in her pure, mother-earthy voice. "What prophet ever said 'Treat the women second rate,' I hope he'll burn forever with his hate," she croons bluntly in "See Me." In one of the CD's funnier moments, she teams up with daughters Casey and Ashley on "Dress Code" to parody what must have been a memo straight out of the kids' high school. ("Your undergarments are not to be visible... unless you're a cheerleader!") Scattered throughout are instrumental interludes, including a breathtaking percussion solo and a meditative melody with spiritual minor chords. The lush arrangements include flutes and violins, and sometimes she makes the guitar sound like a sitar. Triangle fans that packed her shows after the release of her first CD will be deliriously happy when they hear this one. -- Jennifer Layton 
 
If my mom were this open-minded and mystic-oriented, I’d wonder what she was putting in her Maxwell House every morning. Kim Buchanan, a wholesome-looking mother of two, is already causing a buzz up and down the East Coast and on MP3.com with her dreamy, trippy take on folk music. Her second CD, Illusions, will take you right down the rabbit hole. And I’m not kidding – she covers Grace Slick’s “White Rabbit.” I really wish I could have overheard her take on the “say no to drugs” talk most parents have to give their kids.

Illusions is folk rock with a psychedelic edge and a soothing, meditative effect on the emotions. It also shows off Buchanan’s interesting angle on songwriting. “No Heart at All,” for example, directs one verse at the co-dependent wife of a man who abuses his children:

You’ve convinced yourself you’re righteous,
and he’s shaping them with love,
but that cruel and heinous treatment
shows that he’s got no heart at all.

She also shows a spirited sense of humor by teaming up with daughters Casey and Ashley on “Dress Code.” She throws in another beautifully done cover song, George Harrison’s “While My Guitar Gently Weeps.” She croons wordlessly in the mellow instrumental “Speechless Peace.”

She tries everything. “See Me” picks up the tempo a little with a shuffle-beat country groove and violin. She blends ocean sounds into the title track. Through it all, her voice resonates from the soul of a muse.

Illusions is a beautiful musical journey into a new direction for folk music. Kids, you may want to supervise your parents while listening to this one. by Jennifer Layton.

(Jennifer also is featured on Indie-Music.com with an article on my favorite NC venue. . the Six String Cafe & Music Hall. )
 
If you missed the other reviews from Jim Graves/WFSS, The Cary News & Courier Times, you can click on www.kimbuchanan.com/reviews.htm to get totally caught up.
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NOW, for some of my favorite reviews. Why? Because they are from my audience members. . .folks who have been so supportive and have become my friends. When reading these, I actually had tears in my eyes. Where were they posted? On Amazon.com's listing for ILLUSIONS.
 

5 out of 5 stars A CD that catches your attention, May 9, 2002
Reviewer: Rick Davis from USA
On May 5, Kim Buchanan had her CD release party for her new CD, "Illusions". My wife and I have been following Kim and Jubal's performances for a couple of years now, and the performance that night was one not to be missed. So when I finally got a chance to sit down and listen to her new CD, I was looking forward to seeing what she had done with it. It is no illusion that it is a great CD! I am very impressed with the quality of it - both music and recording quality.

The arrangements are well done and, of course, Kim (lead vocals, guitar), Jubal (percussion), Robin (bass and bg vocals), and Michael (violin and guitar) are each excellent musicians in their own right. But together, they are more than the sum of the parts.

The music itself shows that Kim pours a lot of heart and soul into her writing and performance. I was in a discussion recently where a friend, who is an excellent fiddle player, was describing the playing ability of a professional hammered dulcimer player she and I both know. Her comment was that he "played well" - he got all the notes and timing right. Then she went on to say that there is such a thing as "playing well", but there is also such a thing as playing with passion and heart. She thought the dulcimer player played well. Kim writes and sings and plays well, but she goes beyond that - she writes, sings and plays with passion and with heart, and that is what makes the music on this CD worth hearing - more than once.

But to leave it there would be to leave out the rest of the equation - the engineering and the production. Kim co-produced this CD with Jubal, and engineered and recorded it herself in her home studio. Being a musician myself, and being interested in recording, I was eager to hear what the quality of this DIY project was. One of the things I noticed was the mixing of the percussion and guitar in one piece to get a tolling bell sound. It was very nicely done - the type of thing I hope to be able to do when my time to record comes. Kim and Jubal did a great job producing this CD, and she did a great job engineering and recording it.

OK, so I'm using the word great a lot, but it's because this is one of the best CDs I've heard in a while! I listen to a lot of folk music, American, Celtic, Scandinavian, and have listened in the past more to Rock, Jazz, and Blues. Every once in a while, there comes along a CD that catches your attention for it's sheer elegance of production and performance and content. For me, this is one of those CDs.

5 out of 5 stars Illusions Rocks the Triangle, May 9, 2002
Reviewer: Alan R. Light from Chapel Hill, NC United States
Illusions is the greatly anticipated second release by Kim Buchanan, one of the most popular recording artist in the Triangle area. From the title track to the reprise at the end, the music is written and arranged in a style that just cannot be attached to existing genre's. The best description is Rock with a folk edge, or maybe vice versa! The concentration here is on music with memorable melodies and oh, that voice! It's strong, sweet and perfect at the same time! A number of the tracks, including the title track, "Illusions" are beautiful in the pictures they paint with both the melodies and the lyrics, but others like See Me and High Anxiety will throw you back in your seat. Then there's the hilarious "Dress Code" taken directly from the dress code at a local middle school! What a great piece of satire of our modern hypocrisy!! You must listen to this and play the whole thing over and over!!

 
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Wow! See what I mean. I want to run out and grab a copy. . . Oh, I have a few here already.
If you feel inspired to also write a review, I would feel honored. The on-line stores that host my disc are:
 
If you don't want to wait for the mail to deliver your copy of Illusions, you can get them in Durham and Raleigh at Millennium Music. They actually have Illusions in a listening station there. If you can't find it, ask. They are wonderful folks at Millennium Music!
 
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Just a reminder that on Thursday, May 30th, the Six String Cafe & Music Hall, in Cary will be hosting their first Indiegrrl Show, featuring Jamie Anderson, Wishing Chair, Rachel Cross and me. Show starts at 8, and only costs $5. Hope to see you there.
 
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You know all those annoying "Chain Letters". If you choose, you can make this one. Sharing this email with:     
            1 friend,  puts a smile on your face
            2 friends, puts a spring in your step + a smile on your face
            3 friends, puts a song in your heart, a spring in your step + a smile on your face
            5 friends, puts a special bird song in the air- just for you, a song in your heart, a spring in your step + a smile on your face
            More. . . MY eternal gratitude, and the undeniable feeling that you helped spread the word about the music you enjoy listening to. PLUS a special bird song in the air- just for you, a song in your heart, a spring in your step + a smile on your face
 
But, not sharing it, will not harm you in any way. I hope you will always be in peace and have love and music forever in your heart!
 
Thanks again for allowing me the opportunity to make and share my music!
 
 

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Date: Wed May 1, 2002 5:06 pm
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MAY DAY ! MAY DAY!  CALLING ALL MUSIC LOVERS!!!
 
happy May Day!
 
May is such a wonderful month for me every year, since it has my birthday, and mother's day ... and this year has an extra bonus. ILLUSIONS CD Release Party.  That's right, the time is finally here for my new CD to be introduced to you all. It's sort of a Coming Out Party, a Christening, a DEBUTante Ball, a ____________ ( Fill in your favorite expression here) ! ! !
 
 
~ ~ ~ ILLUSIONS CD RELEASE PARTY ~ ~ ~
This Sunday, May 5th
Six String Cafe & Music Hall, Cary
( Families are welcome)
7 - 10 pm 
( starts late enough so you can enjoy your day,
ends early enough for you to get your rest for Monday)
Opening the show will be Meghan Cary & Sarah Pinsker
Joining me on-stage is Michael Hsu (violin), Jubal (percussion) & Robin Cape ( from Asheville, on bass/vocals. . . and she just happens to be my sister).
All this for only $5
 
This is also your last chance to see us with Michael. He will be moving to Seattle, WA  ( unless we can somehow convince him that playing music is more lucrative than being a doctor. . . .  ) Also, having my sister on-stage with me will be a special treat. We haven't really done this before, but it is my good fortune to have this opportunity. Having bass & back-up vocals on-stage will be such a treat for me. . and you!
 
The Six String Cafe & Music Hall is in McGregor Village in Cary. If you need directions, email me and I will fill you in. This is a great venue, and as you may have seen on my mailings this past year, the only venue I play in the triangle. If you haven't been there before, you need to check it out. It's the best place to hear live music around. Great sound system, food and staff. The Six String Cafe & Music Hall, just celebrated their 1st year anniversary.
 
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May 10 - 12 ( Mother's Day Weekend)
Flat Rock Music Festival
Spring 2002
at Camp Ton-A-Wandah
Flat Rock, North Carolina

Here's who's playing:   Sam Bush, Loudon Wainwright III , Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart, Acoustic Syndicate, Christian/Durand, Darryl Purpose, David de la Rosa & Rick Mitchell, David Via, Elaine Townsend, Jef Chandler, George Rohm, Ghost Mountain, Gove Scrivenor, Jimmy Landry Band, Kristy Jackson, Kim Buchanan, Laura Blackley Band, Mama Said, Manic Pianic, Marc Yaxley, Marshall Ballew, Mary Sue Twohy, Michael Farr, Phyllis Tannerfrye, Rod Morris, Sam Anderson, Sons of Ralph, The Blue Dogs , The Filthy Rich, The Greasy Beans, Tony Brook & Tony Rackley

I can offer you discounted ADVANCE tickets. I do have a limited amount, so contact me ( kim@... ) soon. It's a great time, great music and a wonderful place. I can't think of a better way to spend mother's day weekend.

FRIDAY - SUNDAY with Camping ONLY $50 adult ( $65 at the Festival), $30 (kids 11 - 17) 
Kids 10 & Under FREE
(First come, first serve. I will have them at the CD Release Party as well.)
 
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Thursday, MAY 30
INDIEGRRL SHOW
Six String Cafe & Music Hall
Featuring these Women Performers
 Rachel Cross ( Wonderful DC songwriter whose music has a 'world' appeal) http://www.rachelcross.com
Wishing Chair ( This duo is from KY and they are incredible!) http://www.terrakin.com
Jamie Anderson ( From our own back yard, Durham) http://www.jamieanderson.com/
& Me
Show starts at 8 pm, $5
 
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Did you catch my KENNEDY CENTER Show with Rachel Cross ( www.rachelcross.com )  & Mary Sue Twohy ( www.marysuetwohy.com) ? It's still on-line. It was such a fun show.  You must have a RealOne player to see it, and if you don't already have that loaded, you can get it for free at www.real.com. The Kennedy Center's show is accessed through http://www.kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/artist_detail.cfm?artist_id=BUCHAKIMAN
 
Do you know how you can tell you are playing at a classy joint? Some would say the red carpet, or the chandeliers, the incredible sound system. . . . but I saw, no! When I went into the restroom at the Kennedy Center, I was amazed. Each commode had a device that I had never seen before... of course, I don't get out much.  When you arrive in your stall, you see a plastic sleeve around the seat. When you press a button, a new plastic cover rushes around the seat for your protection ( and if you're like me, your amazement). Worth the trip to DC just to see this.
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I have gotten a few new reviews lately, You can go to my website and read the, if you'd like. I have submitted ILLUSIONS to quite a few publications, so if you see a review, please let me know about it. I have missed some in the past.
 
On the web are these new reviews: 
Last week's Courier=Times 4/24/2002, Entertainment page
Jim Grave's from WFSS also wrote twice about Illusions
& I stumbled across a review on "Will I Ever Know" as well at rambles.net
 
This Thursday (May 2nd) the Cary News & Observer is doing an article on me and the release party & ESP magazine should have something out this week as well. I will fill you in on these next time.
 
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Other Shows to catch in the Triangle: ( These are my Swannanoa Gathering Friends/Teachers )
Saturday, May 4th, 7:00 pm -  Mae Robertson - Vocal Folkus Music House Concert,  for more info contact Mike  at gallica@...
Friday, May 17th at 8:00 PM - SLOAN WAINWRIGHT TRIO  - LITTLE LAKE HILL HOUSE CONCERT, for more info, contact Bett at (919)787-6378 or bett_padgett@....
 

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Humorous thought for the day (month), brought to you by my neighbor, Sandy. . . 
 
Inner Peace
I am passing this on to you.
It is definitely working for me.
I think I have found inner peace.  I read an article that said the way
To achieve inner peace is to finish things I had started. Today I finished
two bags of potato chips, a chocolate pie, a bottle of wine and a small
box of chocolate candy.  I feel better already.
 
 
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Happy May, and an early 'Happy Mother's Day'. Without her ( our mothers ), we wouldn't be here! Cherish her for her love, her patience, and her strength. 

Kim Buchanan
 
 
Can't make the CD Release Party. . .
Buy your copy of Illusions from www.kimbuchanan.com, Amazon.com, Millennium Music ( Durham, Raleigh)
or to send a check, to P.O. Box 182, Hurdle Mills, NC 27541
 

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#88 From: "Kim Buchanan" <kimbuck2@...>
Date: Mon Apr 22, 2002 8:53 pm
Subject: Flat Rock Music Festival Advance (Discounted) Tickets for sale 		dragonfly27573
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I went to the Flat Rock Music Festival last fall, and my entire family had a blast. I was unexpectedly called onto the main stage as a filler , and had an even better time!  This spring, I have to good fortune to be a scheduled performer, and I can offer you discounted ADVANCE tickets.
 
I do have a limited amount, so contact me ( kim@... ) soon. It's a great time, great music and a wonderful place. I can't think of a better way to spend mother's day weekend.
 
FRIDAY - SUNDAY with Camping ONLY $50 adult ( $65 at the Festival), $30 (kids 11 - 17) 
Kids 10 & Under FREE
 

Flat Rock Music Festival
Spring 2002
at
Camp Ton-A-Wandah
Flat Rock, North Carolina

Sam Bush
Loudon Wainwright III
Stacey Earle & Mark Stuart
Acoustic Syndicate
Christian/Durand
Darryl Purpose
David de la Rosa & Rick Mitchell
David Via
Elaine Townsend
Jef Chandler
George Rohm
Ghost Mountain
Gove Scrivenor
Jimmy Landry Band
Kristy Jackson
Kim Buchanan
Laura Blackley Band
Mama Said
Manic Pianic
Marc Yaxley
Marshall Ballew
Mary Sue Twohy
Michael Farr
Phyllis Tannerfrye
Rod Morris
Sam Anderson
Sons of Ralph
The Blue Dogs
The Filthy Rich
The Greasy Beans
Tony Brook
Tony Rackley

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ALSO. . . don't forget, SUNDAY May 5th, The Six String Cafe & Music Hall

ILLUSIONS CD Release Party, with Meghan Cary & Sarah Pinsker opening. I will be joined on stage by Michael Hsu, Jubal, Robin Cape, and maybe one or two more surprises.

7 - 10 pm  $5

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"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea."
Robert A. Heinlein

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#87 From: "Kim Buchanan" <kimbuck2@...>
Date: Wed Apr 3, 2002 3:40 pm
Subject: Birth Announcement (...sort of) 		dragonfly27573
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Wow! It's here!
 
Well, no, not a REAL baby, but it sure was labor intensive. The comparisons are pretty great....
   creation time of 9 - 10 months,
   not sure what it would turn out like,
   pouring heart, soul and love into it,
   feeling like your body was being overtaken -(due to lack of sleep worrying about its arrival)
   . . . and hoping that the world would welcome it with open arms
 
The actual arrival of my new 'baby' was Friday, March 22 at 1:30 pm, and it was a relatively painless delivery.  She, we call her "Illusions", weighs less than a pound, is 5 3/4" wide, 5" tall, and less than a 1/2 inch wide.. . and very bright. . well that's due to the incredible artwork by one of my favorite artists, George Buchanan (www.georgebuchanan.com)
 
Being a proud 'mother', I am in the process of sending discs out to radio stations, and her first airplay ( at least to my knowledge) was last Friday at WFSS, (Fayetteville, 90.1 FM) on a show called ;'Free Flight', hosted by Jim Graves. He posted this brief review on the net, and this is what he said:
"... This is a lushly produced collection of  songs, with violin, flute, bass, guitar, and Kim's percussionist, Jubal.  It is a collection of moods, from sad to outraged to searching.  She offers versions of "White Rabbit" and "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" here, as well as a few instrumental pieces.  Very nice, and quite different from a lot of
what's out there.  "
If you have connections with radio stations you would like to be playing "Illusions", please let me know. Thanks.
 
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So, here's what's coming up:
 
 
I am very excited about this one! The Kennedy Center has a free show nightly on their Millennium stage. Jubal and I will be performing with my wonderful friends, Rachel Cross (www.rachelcross.com) and Mary Sue Twohy (www.marysuetwohy.com).
6 - 7 pm
and is going to be streaming live on the net. for more info, you can go to http://kennedy-center.org/programs/millennium/. They will keep it in their archive files, so if you miss it on the 8th, you can return and see it at your convenience.
 
 

12 - A  Celebration Evening of Women in Song"

at The New Deal Café
Featuring:

Cindy Kalmenson from Nashville, Tennessee
Rachel Cross from Takoma Park, Maryland
113 Roosevelt Center,  Greenbelt, MD 20770
(301) 474-5642

$5

 

14 -  The Friends of the Page Walker Hotel    
"Winter Concert Series" Cary, NC
For More Info about Season Tickets

 

20 - Relay For Life Benefit/ Fund Raiser

Outside of the Coffee Mill, Clayton NC

1 - 6, I play from 5 - 6

 

 

MAY

5 - CD RELEASE PARTY ! ! !  ( & Cinco de Mayo)

Six String Cafe & Music Hall

7 - 10 pm

Opening Act - The City Girls ( Meghan Cary, Sarah Pinsker, Brenda White )

$5 Contact me for Advance Tickets

 

THIS WILL BE THE LAST SHOW with Michael Hsu. He will be graduating from Duke and moving away. If you haven't seen him with us before, here's your last chance.

 

There are also some other special guests planned to join us on-stage. Hope you can make it!

 

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Joke - My neighbor sent this one to me, and I thought it was very funny. Hope you like it.

 

The Importance of Having the Correct E-Mail Address!

It seems there was this couple from Minneapolis who decided to go to Florida for a few days to thaw out during one particularly cold winter. Since both spouses worked, they had difficulty coordinating their schedules, so the decision was made to have the husband leave for Florida on a certain day, with the wife following him one day later.

The man made it down to Florida and arrived at his hotel. Upon getting to
his room, he decided to open his laptop and send his wife back in Minneapolis an email. However, he left off one letter in typing his wife's email address, and sent the email off without realizing the error he made.

In another part of the country, a widow had just returned from  the funeral of her husband, a Methodist pastor of many years, who had been called to glory just a few days earlier. She decided to check her email because she was expecting to hear from her husband's relatives and friends.
Upon reading the first email, she let out a loud scream, fainted and fell to the floor. The woman's son rushed into the room and found his mother on the floor. He glanced up at the computer screen and saw the following email message:
To My Loving Wife:
  I've just been checked in. Everything has been prepared for
  your arrival here tomorrow. Looking forward to seeing you then.
  Your Devoted Husband.
  PS: Sure is HOT down here.
 
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Check this out. It is pretty cool! My uncle sent this to me, and it is fun to play with. Now, you, too can control time. 
http://www.kimbuchanan.com/Clock.htm   ( keep your curser still, and then move it around )
 
 
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If you enjoy this letter, please forward it on to your friends and family. Word of mouth ( or email) is truly the best form of advertising there is! Thanks
 
I hope you all have a wonderful April, and that the sun and rain makes your personal gardens and grasses greener than the other side's. Peace to you through music and smiles.
 
Kim
 
 
Order your copy of "Illusions" today!  Send a check for $15 to P.O.Box 182, Hurdle Mills, NC
 
 
 
 
"Women and cats will do as they please, and men and dogs should relax and get used to the idea."
Robert A. Heinlein

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