I'm alive and well in Europe. Figured I should post something as I've received qutie a few emails from worried readers around the globe. I'm well, if a tad bit ill in Prague at the moment. I arrived safely in London (sans luggage unfortunately) but 10 days and countless 'sorries' later, USAirways located my clothing. All is well now, but I was without vitamins for quite a bit...hence the illness. I've touched base with most of my friends overseas, am having a lovely time and the music is extraordinary! I'll probably post a detailed account of the trials and tribulations of the trip upon my return.
Cheers - Anne
Tuesday, July 29, 2003
Tuesday, July 15, 2003
Story People
I've mentioned Brian Andreas before and his lovely creation "Story People". He is a poet of the highest caliber. About a year ago, I received a print of his and fell instantly in love. I view as much of his collection as possible and today I finally purchased another print. His book is lovely as well. Check him out...he's worth the time. My new lullaby is '2 days left, 2 days left...until london'...
Monday, July 14, 2003
NEMO
No, not 'Finding Nemo"...but 'playing' at NEMO. I'll be playing at NEMO BOSTON (the music conference)and hopefully around town September 3-7 this fall. Sooo exciting...more later. But first, London here I come : )
Tuesday, July 8, 2003
Wonderful Quote
"It's not that I actively dislike children. It's that I don't go stupid for them. Still, parents tend to consider my position to be that of a witch. Like I must be plotting to boil the kiddies in a stew pot along with carrots and parsnips. That I'm all for thin gruel as sustenance for orphans, and each day at sunrise I hook up a toddler to a plow designed for oxen."
From "Pure Poetry" by Binnie Kirshenbaum. I think she's brilliant!
From "Pure Poetry" by Binnie Kirshenbaum. I think she's brilliant!
Monday, July 7, 2003
Busy
My parents stayed for the weekend, Mr. Manager had the flu and I played 2 brutal gigs at Keegans Irish Pub in Minneapolis. The fourth of July brings out an interesting (shall we just cut to the chase and say drunk?) crowd. I was almost run over by a man in a wheelchair doing pop-a-wheelies, a drunk Bachelorette tried to steal my guitar and sing a few tunes and a rather loud table next to me kept asking for a sweet song to make them cry. Unfortunately, I had to point out the sad fact that I am anything but sweet. On the plus side, Keegan's has a fabulous wait staff who handled everything smoothly and made my weekend worth while.
I've said before that on any given night of the week I would rather be playing a gig that not. It's always better to gig! Though sometimes, the pain and effort isn't worth the money. This fourth of July weekend was just rough... and I should have known that. So I feel that I need to apologize to the very loyal fans and friends who stopped down to Keegans, only to leave within minutes due to the crowds, noise and drunken behavior. As an artist I appreciate the support when you came down, but also the need to leave because you weren't enjoying the show. I did run into a friend from high school and was able to close out the gig with a drink at the bar surrounded by friends old and new. No regrets for the weekend.
In other news...it looks like I'll be sharing some Midwest gigs with Cat Kinsey from Seattle this August and maybe out west in the fall.
P.S. I finished Pat Conroy's book "Lords of Discipline" and have moved onto Binnie Kirshenbaum's "Pure Poetry".
I've said before that on any given night of the week I would rather be playing a gig that not. It's always better to gig! Though sometimes, the pain and effort isn't worth the money. This fourth of July weekend was just rough... and I should have known that. So I feel that I need to apologize to the very loyal fans and friends who stopped down to Keegans, only to leave within minutes due to the crowds, noise and drunken behavior. As an artist I appreciate the support when you came down, but also the need to leave because you weren't enjoying the show. I did run into a friend from high school and was able to close out the gig with a drink at the bar surrounded by friends old and new. No regrets for the weekend.
In other news...it looks like I'll be sharing some Midwest gigs with Cat Kinsey from Seattle this August and maybe out west in the fall.
P.S. I finished Pat Conroy's book "Lords of Discipline" and have moved onto Binnie Kirshenbaum's "Pure Poetry".
Thursday, July 3, 2003
Books
I've neglected my guitar this week in favor of books. Binne's Kirshenbaum's "Pure Poetry" is waiting to be read right after I finish Pat Conroy's "The Lords of Discipline". Most of my reading this past month has been sporadic and bizarre. Stories have simply captured every ounce of my attention to the exclusion of the rest of my life. Even my dog has suffered. I wrote a song last weekend that I haven't played since committing it to paper. I'm not sure if that's slacking or not. Perhaps I was just in need of a brief rest before my weekend gigs. As you already know...2 shows, Friday and Saturday night at Keegan's Irish Pub in NorthEast Minneapolis by Biblio and Bobinos on University. Could be interesting if you feel like ditching the relatives for a few hours of liquor and lyrics. My parents are coming into town for the show on Friday night. It'll be nice to visit with them before I head overseas. Have a safe and happy holiday weekend.
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