Kirsten Manville - Words and Music

Hi everyone! I hope you all had a nice end to your summer. I love these early September days, when it nice and warm during the day, but cools down at night. It's a lovely transition into the crisp days of autumn.  I continue to be grateful for the ways in which Blossom in the Sun is traveling through the world. Here is a a quick snapshot view of some of the latest news: the album got a nice review from Bill Copeland Music News . the radio show Good Folk on WMNR in Connecticut will feature my music on its October 6 show. Blossom in the Sun was a Top 5 pick in the September issue of Metronome Magazine , and received a nice review there as well. I'm so thankful people are connecting with this album. And I am looking forward to continue connecting with folks out at live shows. I saw so many of you this summer that I hadn't seen in quite a while. Show info is below, as usual. Thank you all for your continued support! :) Kirsten Listen to the Album To preview songs on the albu...

  Hello all! I hope this email finds you well! It finds me grateful, as Blossom in the Sun continues its journey through world. Some very nice things have happened, and I am humbled and thankful. Paul Hitchcock, host of Muddy Bottom Blues on WMKY in Kentucky, programmed a whole hour long show around my music, playing selections from all three of my solo albums at the end of July. I heard from people near and far who tuned in, which was a lot of fun.  It's also fun for me to be on the Top 30 most played albums on WERU in Maine this week, as that station has a cool history. Noel "Paul" Stookey of Peter, Paul, and Mary is one of the founders of that station, and it has a very thoughtful mission, vision, and values. I have also pre-recorded a radio interview for a program called Song of the Soul . It is a syndicated program and I'm yet sure exactly when it will air. But I will keep you posted. I had a great time conversing with the host, Mark Helpsmeet. Upcoming show ...

  Hi everyone! It is just under a month that Blossom in the Sun has been released out into the world! Thank you to all of you who have listened!  I am excited to let you know that the album debuted on the Roots Music Report's Contemporary Folk Album, Contemporary Folk Song, and Folk Album charts earlier this month, and also on the FAI Folk Album chart . (On the Folk chart the album is tied with Bonnie Raitt's album, which is not bad company). I am very grateful to all of the DJs who have been spinning my songs! I have few shows this month; the details are below. And if you are not in my area but would like to see a show, please check out the information for Music My Mother Would Not Like , which is a virtual show in which I will be taking part on July 26.  Links to the album and lyric videos are below. As always, I appreciate all the support - thank you! Kirsten Listen to the Album To preview songs on the album and/or find direct links to the album on all the streaming...

  Hello all! This month's newsletter is exciting to me as I am so glad to let you know that the new album Blossom in the Sun releases today (woot!). There is also some information about upcoming shows in Yarmouth Port, MA and Lawrence, MA. More details on those below, and of course I will have copies of the CD with me! I am delighted to have already had some radio play from the album across the country, and I hope that my music continues to reach a wider audience. I'm grateful to all of you for your continued support. Listen to the Album To preview songs on the album and/or find direct links to the album on all the streaming services, click here .  For those who want to download or buy a physical copy, you can visit here . Lyric Videos I have created a couple of lyric videos for the album. Please feel free to check them out on Youtube, and if you know of someone who you think may like my songs, I'd be much appreciative if you shared a video with them.    ...

  “Art has always been the raft onto which we climb to save our sanity.  I don’t see a different purpose for it now.” ~ Dorothea Tanning Hi everyone, It is a terrible, beautiful world and lately the terrible seems to be at the forefront. I was fortunate enough this past week to spend a lot of time in nature, viewing art, and listening to live music. It reminded me that beauty still exists - some hope for my weary self. More on that below. As you know, working on my new album has been a "raft onto which we climb" for me during the pandemic. It has been a long, winding process, but I am happy to announce the first single from the album "All Over but the Cryin'" will be released on Friday, June 3. A second single "Whole Lotta Open Road" will be released on Friday, June 10. And the whole Blossom in the Sun album will be officially released on Friday, June 17.  For Spotify users, you can pre-save " All Over but the Cryin ,'" " Whole L...

Hi everyone, My feature set at the Parish Center for the Arts open mike was so much fun. I saw people I hadn't seen since the "before times" and I got to hear a wide variety of music from all the open mikers, which was great. It felt so good to be back in the game, so to speak. I have two more live shows this month and info is below. One is in Vermont, so if you know folks in that area who would enjoy an afternoon of original music, please send them our way! I am also looking forward to other upcoming events. In June I will be playing a house concert on Cape Cod  stay tuned for more info coming soon. I have a title for the new album! It will be called Blossom in the Sun , which is a lyric from the song Green-Eyed Dais y. You can have a listen to the final mix here . The songs are being mastered as you read this, and graphics are being designed. We're getting closer and closer! Thank you, as always, for your interest and support! Hope to see you out there soon. :) Kirs...