October
2009
Hello friends in
music ...
Well … its 4.00am and I am sleepless in South Perth so
I thought I’d put my waking time to good use and write you all an update
that is well overdue.
I could use clichés and go on about time
flying or I could just say that these past seven or so weeks have been
jam packed with activities and opportunities and this is the first
chance I have had my head clear and time to write.
Starting where
I left off ... I believe in my last update, I was getting ready for
the;
Gympie National Country Music Muster
…
I am sure you can all appreciate that it’s not easy
promoting one’s music from, and living in Perth, the most isolated city
in the world and so words cannot describe how thrilled and honoured I
was to be included on the bill of this iconic event.
The Muster
experience is one that I will always cherish ... forget the stinking hot
winter weather and the need to rush out and
buy a new wardrobe from the festival markets! The atmosphere and
audience cheer made me so very, very proud to be Australian and I think
the crowd pictures posted on the Muster
Website say it all.
My hat goes off to Marylou Goodall who co-ordinated the
exemplary entertainment, and the APEX club with its associated sister
clubs who were responsible for the organisation of the festival in
general. I have never been to, or seen an event so huge and so
well run with so few obvious problems … and with so many happy Aussie
campers – numbered in the tens of thousands!
As for my own
performances … in the local vernacular; being a ‘Muster Virgin’ was a
learning curve. Audiences were very appreciative and even though
travelling solo was tough, it was not insurmountable. If I am included
in 2010, it will be with a backing band!
USA Tour
…
I left my bags packed after Gympie because just one
week later, I was on a plane to Nashville.
Given that earlier
this year the title track from my album, Once Again made it
into the New Music Weekly Charts and according to tracking reports had
been played over 9000 times on US radio, it was timely for me to visit
the US again to keep my profile up.
My schedule included 19
appearances, ranging from songwriter rounds, to artist spotlights,
festivals and special guest spots at venues in Nashville and it’s
surrounding regions. I also attended the Americana Music Conference as
well as participated in co-writing sessions with Nashville pros, the
gorgeous and gifted Deborah
Allen, as well as the
talented David Walker from Walker Music
Enterprises.
Every day had something happening that was a
highlight to remember … each one special in its own right – suffice it
to say, my thanks and links are listed below or you can check
out past performances and where I have actually appeared HERE.
While I rarely get many photos of my gigs
(travelling solo unfortunately leaves you at the mercy of others), I did
get some filmed footage thanks to the help of young cameraman, Ian
Ratliff of Laughing Penguin
Publicity. We hope to
put the adventures of this Pop Tart for Old Farts eventually
into a documentary!
In the meantime, you can view footage of my
performances on the Billy Block
Show at 12th and
Porter in Nashville ... HERE.
Back in Australia …
Back
on home turf just 24 hours and it was off to rehearsal for the WA
Showcase of Country Girls and Guys. The event was held last Sunday
Oct 18!
A wonderful afternoon was had by all … we played a big
selection of traditional country songs to an overflowing appreciative
house. It was a hugely successful afternoon and so fantastic to be
included in a country music experience in my own backyard … thanks to
WA Country Music Promotions for staging the event!
To the future
…
Apart from regular gigs here with my guitarist
extraordinaire Brad Johnson, or as a solo acoustic performer, I have
another Girls Gone Gospel Show in the pipeline, scheduled for
November 22, at the Italian Club in Fremantle, then guest spots at the
Rocky Country Music Christmas Club, The Born in Boots Christmas Party
and a Country Dance Spectacular on New Years’ Eve and then … yes …
TAMWORTH!
This time, we will be driving across Australia and I
will be picking up gigs along the way… I am waiting for confirmation of
some spots, but you can check my already confirmed gig guide HERE.
Lounge Lizard …
Recent
stats and reports from NfS
Publicity indicate
very strong airplay and rotation of my radio single; Lounge Lizard
and so I would sincerely like to thank all the radio presenters and
stations that 'Once Again', have been so supportive of my
music. THANK YOU so very much!
Radio
presenters, if you are receiving this newsletter, you can expect an
invitation to a private meet and greet in Tamworth 2010 … my way of
saying thanks in person!
If you are a CMAA member, please also
consider voting for the track when it opens!
Speaking of Once
Again, I was recently informed that a line dance has been
choreographed to the song. That makes three
dances that I know of that have been developed to various tunes of mine!
Thanks then, must go to dance enthusiasts as well!
So ... there's
my news in a not so small nutshell!
If you have read this far, I
appreciate your interest ... stay well and make, play or request great
music!
Warmest wishes from
Connie Kis xx
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