April Newsletter - High Street Coffee House


 Hey everyone!

Happy Spring! Somehow I managed to not send out any newsletters for a whole season. My last one to you was in the fall. This is partly because I was hibernating a bit this winter, and didn't really have any performances. I do have one tomorrow night (if you are reading this on Thursday night. If you are reading this email on Friday, the gig is tonight!) It's at High Street Coffee House in New Hampshire - NH folks, come on out if you can! I'd love to see you. I have some other shows lined up through the spring and summer. Info about the NH gig is below, and future gigs can be found on my website. 

Enjoy the blossoming of spring! 

:) Kirsten

Upcoming Shows

Friday, April 10
Kirsten solo

7:00 p.m.
High Street Coffee House (open mike feature) 

12 High Street, Boscawen, NH

I am delighted to have been invited to be the featured performer at this monthly open mike. I will play two sets, one each at the beginning and end of the evening, and open mikers will perform in between. The coffee hour serves refreshments, and admission is free!
 
For shows further in the future, please visit my website!
 

Creative Musings

Lately, for me, I have been making time for creative work - songwriting specifically - but there hasn't been much to show for it. I have songs that I am kind of stuck on, and there have been no breakthroughs. I also haven't managed to take any of my new ideas in a direction I am excited about. It's frustrating to say the least. In the past, when I was a beginner songwriter, I would worry. Maybe I've written all the songs I will ever write! Maybe all my good ideas have dried up, and this is it. These thoughts would swirl through my head.
 
But now I know this is just part of it all - the whole process. Fallow is sometimes used to describe these periods of time, and I guess that makes some sense. But fallow fields are unseeded. I am planting seeds - they're just not growing! But I do have faith that something will eventually sprout - it always has in the past. And that all these throw-away lyrics and bland melodies will eventually lead to songs that I am excited about. It's a reminder that sometimes creativity takes trust - I have to trust the process and keep showing up to water those seeds, knowing they will eventually become spring blooms. If I keep showing up, the songs will too. 

Good Stuff

One of my favorite events to attend every year in March is the Salem Film Fest. I never get to watch more than one or two films, just because of my schedule, but whatever I watch never fails to impress and inspire. This year Tim and I watched A Life Illuminated. Dr Edith Widder is a marine biologist who studies bioluminescence, and the film tells her story while following her down in a submersible into the deep sea, to record creatures who can create their own light. It is a fascinating and beautiful film. You can watch a clip here. If you have the chance, it is definitely worth seeing!

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

May Newsletter - Hello again! and New Shows and a New Song

Image
  Side By Side - A new song I am working on. Hi All! Remember me? I used to send you a newsletter once per month about music and creativity and things. I kind of pulled a disappearing act. Not on purpose - life threw some twists and turns (as life will do) and I had to put most of my focus towards some un-twisting and un-turning. But I am happy to say that things have straightened back out for the most part, and I am glad to be booking shows, writing, and am looking forward to being back out in the world playing music.  Above is a new song I started last year, and have been able to get back to over the past few months. I don't know if it's truly done, but it's close enough that I thought I'd share it. I hope you enjoy! I have a solo show this coming Saturday, and then shows with Dave and The Sweet Janes lined up over the next few months. I hope to fill in some dates with more solo shows as well.  Thank you so much for your interest and support! :) Kirsten Upcoming Shows...
Read more

October Newsletter - Walnut Street Cafe feature

Image
  Hello all, Hope everyone is doing well! I am looking forward to my first solo set in a long while, tomorrow night at the Walnut Street Cafe Open Mike. I will be the featured performer and play for about 30 minutes. As many of you know, I hosted that open mike for a long time, and it is always good to return and see folks. Information is below, for anyone who might want to come - you can come and listen or you can sign up for a slot. Music, poetry, prose and more are all welcome! I hope you are all enjoying the autumn colors and scents, and making some joy for yourselves!  :) Kirsten Upcoming Shows Sunday, October 26  Kirsten solo 8:30 p.m. (open mike starts at 7 p.m.) Walnut Street Cafe Open Mike 157 Walnut St, Lynn,  MA Come on out to this great open mike! Slots are 10 minutes long, and the featured performer plays for 30 minutes. I hope to do a mix of older and newer songs. The cafe serves snacks, soups, sandwiches, etc. and beer, wine, and spirits.   Mond...
Read more

September Newsletter - Topsfield Fair Coming Up!

Image
Image from pixabay.com Hi everyone, Fall is officially upon us! Time for sweatshirts, crisp air, and crunchy leaves. And the Topsfield Fair, of course. After a private show tomorrow, Dave and I will be back at the fair on Monday, October 6. More information can be found below. I hope you all are enjoying the change of seasons!   :) Kirsten Upcoming Shows Friday, September 26 Kirsten & Dave 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. Private Show Beverly, MA Monday, October 6  Kirsten & Dave 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. Topsfield Fair Topsfield, MA Many of you know this is one of my favorite gigs. The fair is a long-time autumn tradition of mine, and I look forward to playing and singing, and also to the animals, vegetables, and fun on the midway!   For shows further in the future, please visit my website!   Creative Musings My husband and I have decided we are going to try to do one new and fun thing per month. When busy with the normal stuff of day to day living, it's easy to fall into a ro...
Read more