Kirsten Manville - Words and Music

  Hello all, I hope this finds you all well! I'm excited to send this newsletter to you, as I have shows (including an in-person one) to tell you about, and a first-listen to one of the songs from the new album! Show details are below, and I am so looking forward to swapping songs with my husband Tim Foley at the Salem, MA VFW outdoor dining area on June 17 - an IN-PERSON show! And the Sweet Janes had such a good time at our virtual show in April that we are doing another one on June 13. Information about these shows is the in next section.   Speaking of the Sweet Janes, MaryBeth and Lori are helping me out on one of my songs on the new album, Family . For a first listen, click below.  This is not a final version, but I am excited with how the album is coming together so far, and wanted to share a piece with you. And if you didn't see our virtual band version of our cover of Pistol Annie's Hell on Heels , click on the photo. Listen to Family        ...

  Hi everyone!   Spring has officially sprung! Whoo-hoo! I have been enjoying spending more time outdoors and my jonquils are blooming a beautiful yellow! And I see more buds, so more flowers are on the way.  Speaking of flowers, I want to share a new song with you, called "Green Eyed Daisy." Click the picture below to see the video. This is from an online performance I did in February with the Linden Tree Coffee House. I think I wrote the song to tap into Daisy's sense of adventure, and I hope you feel that too!    "Daisy" will be on the new album.  There is more than one song on the album that was finished during the pandemic time, and therefore have never been played in front of a live audience. This is one of them, and I can't wait to play it and other new songs for in a room full of people!   Read on below for information about tomorrow night's online show, and other thoughts and musings. And as always, thank you for your support and interest! :) ...

  Hello all,   Everyone who wants to be is a little bit Irish on this, St. Patrick's Day. In honor of the day I have put together a virtual flute trio video of Danny Boy . Click on the photo below to view/listen. There is an Irish saying that goes "When I count my blessings, I count you twice." And that goes for all of you - I am so grateful for your interest in and support of my music. Thank you all so much! This month I am happy to make a show announcement (more information below). I also continue to record, and hope to have some rough tracks to share with you soon. I am also keeping my fingers crossed that as the warmer weather comes there will be more opportunities to play live music. It will be so nice to see you all out in the world again! Take good care until then, :) Kirsten Upcoming Show The Sweet Janes Zoom Show - A Virtual Evening with the Sweet Janes Saturday, April 10 at 8 p.m. Register for free here.   Facebook Event here.   The Sweet Janes ( MaryBeth ...

  All You Need is Love - February Newsletter I am sneaking my February newsletter in just under the wire! It still counts, right? February is Black History Month and the month we celebrate Valentine's Day ,and I will incorporate both in this newsletter, including some playlists a little further down for your listening pleasure.  Thank you and welcome to the new folks on this list - I appreciate your interest and support! This has been a month of some behind the scenes work. I've been recording, and am excited about how the album is progressing. I can't wait until it is a little farther along and I can share some of it with you. I also continue to write, and have two new Insta-poems posted here and here . In the spirit of Valentine's Day, I will say that I don't write many actual love songs but I do have a few, and was delighted to find out last year, quite by accident, that a fan had created a video to the song Still , which is from the Kirsten & Dave album, ...

  January Newsletter We made it to 2021! The world is still pretty crazy in so many different ways, and I know we are all just trying to find our way through. I believe creative pursuits of any and all kinds helps us do that. Some people write, some people knit, and some people fix up old cars. And we all find comfort and meaning in consuming the results of these creative pursuits. We read books, we walk through beautifully designed garden, and we partake in deliciously crafted meals. The ways in which we create and consume the results are endless.   For me music has always been the the medium I gravitate towards to help me make sense of the world and feel more connected to humanity - both listening to and creating it. And if any part of my journey somehow helps you along yours, I am both humbled and honored.  And I hope you already know that you help me along mine.   So here is my new newsletter format. I hope you find something in it that adds to your day, week, mo...