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- KAREN LYNNE - MEDIA
UPDATE & GIG GUIDE
HEADLINES:-
HAPPY NEW YEAR!, HAPPY EASTER!,...
and all that!
AWARD WIN - TIARA AWARDS
AWARD WIN - FRANK IFIELD INTERNATIONAL SPUR AWARD
No.1 CHART POSITION FOR SPUR AWARD UK/EUROPE SINGLE:-
Top 5 CHART POSITION FOR SECOND AUSTRALIAN SINGLE:-
Top 5 CHART POSITION FOR THIRD AUSTRALIAN SINGLE:-
FAREWELL TO A FRIEND - NEIL BEEBY PASSES AWAY
GIG & OTHER NEWS & THANKS
Hello everyone!, HAPPY NEW YEAR!, HAPPY EASTER!,...
and all that!
It feels like simply ages since I sat down to write this
update!... Iım sorry, the days get away from me quickly now with
little William growing fast, crawling & finding everything around
him fascinating! (especially in the office,.. when he gets the
chance while mummy is not watching!) but I am finally returning to
the office on a daily basis - even for only an hour or so. As
william is not a fan of sleep still, I am simply learning to live
without it and get on with life,.. but if I look or sound a bit
bleary at times,.. forgive me. While Iıve been gone the office
pile of incomingsı & to-doıs has risen to about 2 foot in height
and has promptly fallen over,... a redback spider has made a home
behind the stack of unread music publications, magazines etc (Iım
NOT kidding!),.. and the available floor space has shrunk to a
modest square around my chair,.. ah well,.. itıs good to be back!
Sales of the new album continue to trickle in and we are starting
to return to a light schedule of gigs and short tours, itıs a good
feeling singing again but takes a mammoth effort to organise when
factoring our new little passenger in,.. but he has his ³Iım with
the band² T Shirt and has generally been taking it all in his
stride. Good news with not one, but two Award wins to start the
year with! Itıs something that really surprised me as I thought it
would be a much rarer occurrence for me these days as the industry
machine continues to churn out many new young artists and
generally forgets about the old familiar faces like mine,.. (lucky
I donıt step aside so easily!) Bad news, as Iıve been rejected by
Australiaıs Independent CM Festival at Mildura as an artist - once
again,... but no matter, artists like me take festival rejections
eveyday,.. (funny, youıd think Iıd be used to them by now!!?).
Most years Iım not surprised, however after offering them the
entire bluegrass band for the price of one person! I have to say I
was a little surprised that they still werenıt willing to give
some bluegrass a try, but hey, ours is not to reason why,..
AWARD WIN - TIARA AWARDS:- What a nice way to start the year! I
know you probably all got the Media Releases I sent out (I have
tried to keep you updated in a fashion), but it was lovely to
jointly receive (with co-writer Richard Porteous) the Michael
Cowdroy Songwriting Award at the Tamworth TIARAı Awards,
presented at the 2007 Tamworth Country Music Festival. The TIARA
Awards (Tamworth Independent Artist Recognition Awards) were
created in Tamworth to recognise the talents of many independent
Country Music artists that were often overlooked by the industry
media which tends to remain concentrated on the higher profile
record company backed performers. They are meant to recognise
artists in the grass roots sector of Industry, which happens to be
around 90% of performers in country music today. The winning song
was ³Blue Mountain Rain², a bluegrass track from the ³Changes²
album. The win was extremely welcomed following a string of 9
previous Finalist TIARA Nominations, but really was a great
shock!,.. and it was lucky I had time to stop in briefly to the
Awards Show in between gigs to be there to accept it. Apologies to
Rob & Vicki & all the organisers for having to turn down the
opportunity to sing the winning song (even though the band had
learnt it without me knowing) but itıs not a song I sing in my
everyday reportoire and I didnıt want to risk forgetting it in
front of everyone. A shame, but as there was a number of winners
who also chose not to sing their winning song, I didnıt feel so
bad,.. I am sorry though, as I really didnıt think I had a hope in
hell of winning that one,.. I guess I am a real songwriter now!
Thanks also should go to the Davidson Brothers who after winning
2 TIARAıs of their own, got up and played a traditional bluegrass
song with myself and Marty as my contribution to the show.
AWARD WIN - FRANK IFIELD INTERNATIONAL SPUR AWARD:- More good news
as I was very humbled to receive the 2007 FRANK IFIELD
INTERNATIONAL SPUR AWARD at a packed standing-room-onlyı night at
Sydneyıs Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club. Legendary Frank
Ifield presents the award each year in conjunction with The
Galston Country Music Festival, and thinks the new CD 'Changes' is
fantastic. The award included a release for international airplay
and Frank had prearranged that the track 'Blue Mountain Rain' be
distributed to coincide with the award presentation. I was
therefore stunned & delighted to hear that the following day the
track had entered the major UK/European CM Chart at number 3 and
was Number 1 in the corresponding Independent Top Ten! Frank
believes there will be a number of great opportunities that will
come from the award and we are now looking into the gig
opportunities available which will best determine best the time
frame to return to the UK & Europe for another lengthy tour.
No.1 CHART POSITION FOR SPUR AWARD UK/EUROPE SINGLE:- Having the
winning single debut at No.3 on the UK/Europe Country Chart was
pretty special indeed,.. but even greater was seeing it hit the
top of this chart only three weeks later. Even better, the single
continued to hold itıs number one placing on the corresponding
independent chart giving me simultaneous No.1ıs on both charts,
Wow!, I never thought Iıd ever get that elusive Chart No.1,.. pity
it wasnıt in Australia!, but it has spurredı me on! Thanks to all
my DJ friends in UK & Europe who played the single!!
Top 5 CHART POSITION FOR SECOND AUSTRALIAN SINGLE:- A great result
came from the 2nd single release from the Changesı album. This
was the beautiful acoustic ballad ³We should only have time for
love² and once again I must thank all the Djs for their support as
it reached the top 5 on the Aussie Chart. Iıve been chatting to
many of you over the last few months and there are still many more
of you to contact,.. so I will keep working on it. If we havenıt
had a chat for a while and you can spare me a few minutes,..
please contact me and weıll arrange a time.
Top 5 CHART POSITION FOR THIRD AUSTRALIAN SINGLE:- The third
Australian single from the ³Changes² album has been released and
is now in the Top 5. This is a fantastic result considering itıs a
real traditional bluegrass track Roses In The Snowı and I was
fully expecting that it would probably not get as much airplay in
Australia,.. but please!,.. go ahead and prove me wrong!
FAREWELL TO A FRIEND - NEIL BEEBY PASSES AWAY: - Very sad news for
me and anyone else who knew Neil, as he passed away on the 6th
May. I met Neil when I was about 16 at Mount Kembla while singing
at the South Coast Country Music Association Family day and have
crossed paths many times since. Many people knew Neil had been
very sick and was being treated for cancer but Iım told he
remained positive right till the end. I was lucky enough to pay
him a visit & introduce him to young William a few weeks before he
died and Iım glad I did. Neil loved Country Music and he devoted
much of his time to promote it through radio and other media,
heıll be missed.
GIG & OTHER NEWS: - Please check out the coming gig guide, we have
started to slowly pick up some gigs,.. weıll be up in Cessnock in
May, Nelson Bay in June, a couple of Wollongong based appearances
coming up as well, one at Richmond (at the Macquarie Towns Music
Club) which sounds like it will be a lovely gig,.. thereıs a
couple in Sydney and thereıs even one in the Blue Mountains for
any of you who are localsı like me. To all those computer-wise
people who send me the email funniesı etc, I donıt mind the text
only ones, but please donıt send me the ³pps presentations² as my
computer cannot open them (I think they are done using powerpoint
software?).
THANKS:-Tamworth came and went, thanks to all that took the time
to come to our gigs,.. especially at the Masonic Centre which was
a new concert venue,... thanks to Kelly Crosby, Ted & Jenny
Tillbrook and Val Wood who worked really hard behind the scenes
(especially to Kelly for the amazing Pancakes!),.. Val for
accommodation and Stan & Val Long for hanging posters for us.
Thanks to Sam Smyth for letting us entertain at his Bush Poetry
Breakfasts, we had a lot of fun and thereıs always such a lovely
audience there. Also special thanks to Joan Douglas & Anna Rose
for letting us gig at The Pub - a great venue,.. to Rod McCormack
for letting me sing at his famous Bluegrass Concert & Andrew
Clermont who always welcomes us as part of his supper club
family!. Also to Adrian at the Golf Club who once again allowed
myself and Pat to set up a concert and the organisers of the TSA
for allowing us to showcase our songwriting skills at their
showcase. Thanks to all the Baby-sitters who have helped us at
gigs,.. to Dad, Deb, Tracey Parkinson, Jenny & Emily, Mick &
Brenda, Jenny, Rhonda & Pauline at Tamworth & Denise Llambias (B&TCMS).
I canıt thank these people enough, without them I couldnıt do the
gigs,... so far weıve had help wherever weıve needed it,.. & I
know some of you have offerred to help at gigs in this way, so for
future reference, please let me know again so I better know who I
can contact if I need help next time. We had a great time at
Cobargo, thanks to Lyn & Warren Vaughn for accommodating us at
Cobargo festival and to Tracey Bunn (Ex-Toe suckers), Wendy &
Polly (IFC) for watching little Will while we were on stage there.
Lastly all of you Djs who have kindly invited me for a radio
chat,.. they include John, Bruce, Kristen & Les, Paul (Grizzly
Bear), Geoff, Joy & Pejay, Helen, Mike, Pete, Bryan, John Graeme,
Barry, Don, Tom, Larry, Brian, Daryl, Gerry & Beth (& Lee Forester
who let me jump the interview queueı when I had an unhappy bub in
the car!),.. anyway, once again Lots of Love!,..Karen Lynne
GIG GUIDE (Based on Current Info known - Details
may change)
Sun, 24th June,11am Karen Lynne & Acoustic Shock, Winter
Solstice Celebrations, Everglades Gardens, Leura
Sat, 7th July, 8pm Karen Lynne & Martin Louis, Sydney B&TCMA
(to be Confirmed)
Sun, 8th July, 1pm, Karen Lynne & Acoustic Shock, Jamberoo
Pub, Jamberoo
Wed, 11th July Karen Lynne, South Coast CM Assoc.Luncheon,
Albion Park RSL 02 42563836
Sat, 8th Sept, Pat Drummond and Karen Lynne, West Pennant
Hills School Fete
Sun 9th Sept, Karen Lynne, Galston Country Music Festival,
Fagan Park, Galston
Fri, 28th Sept, Pat Drummond and Karen Lynne, Parkes
Country Music Festival
Sat, 29th Sept, Pat Drummond and Karen Lynne, Lazy River
Estate Winery, Dubbo, Bookings
www.lazyriverestate.com.au
- March 2007 - KAREN
LYNNE WINS FRANK IFIELD INTERNATIONAL SPUR AWARD!
Blue Mountains based
singer/songwriter Karen Lynne, has won the 2007 FRANK IFIELD
INTERNATIONAL SPUR AWARD at a packed (standing-room-only) night at
Sydney's Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club. Frank, who presents
the award each year in conjunction with The Galston Country Music
Festival, told the audience that "... Karen Lynne is a breath of
cool mountain air with a voice as clear as a bellbird. I admit to
being an ardent admirer of her bluegrass music and her new CD
'Changes' is an excellent example of what she does best."
The award includes a release for international airplay and Frank
had prearranged that the track 'Blue Mountain Rain' be distributed
to coincide with the award presentation. He was delighted to
surprise Karen with the news that the following day the track had
entered a UK and European Chart at number 3 and was number 1 in
the corresponding Independent Top Ten! The concert featured
previous winners of the Spur Award and a feature from Frank
himself - a monologue from his new E.P 'THEREBY HANGS A TALE'.
Karen made a cameo appearance along with husband/banjoist Martin
Louis and the evening ended with the entire cast singing a rousing
version of "I Remember You" as a tribute to Frank and his tireless
efforts in promoting Australian talent.
This is yet another accolade for her latest album "Changes" which
was Produced by Rod McCormack and Herm Kovac, and is a
contemporary Bluegrass & Acoustic recording which has received
rave reviews and so far gained Top 5 placings on the National
Australian Country Music Chart for the first two radio singles.
The album has now received four major Award Nominations, these
being in the "Album of the Year", "Female Vocal", "Bluegrass &
Traditional" and "Songwriting" categories of various Australian
Awards.
This award comes hot on the heels of her TIARA Award win for
Songwriting at the 2007 Tamworth Country Music Festival and her
win for Female Vocalist of the Year in the NSW Gold Medallion
Awards which are specifically voted by the (World Alliance of
Radio Presenters) (WARP) comprising Radio Presenters all over the
world. The TIARA Awards (Tamworth Independent Artist Recognition
Awards) were created in Tamworth to recognise the talents of many
independent artists that were often overlooked by the industry
media which tends to remain concentrated on the higher profile
record company backed performers. Her award was presented in the
Songwriting category, to her and her co-writer, Richard Porteous
for their song "Blue Mountain Rain". The Award is now her fourth
major songwriting honour, even though she's always considered
herself more a singer than a songwriter. Other songwriting
achievements include a win in the National TSA Songwriter Salute
Awards for "Contemporary Country Song of the Year", three wins in
the QLD TSA Awards for (Contemporary Country Song of the Year),
(General Country - Modern) and Overall "Best Contemporary Song"
categories (all jointly with Blue Mountains Co-writer Pat
Drummond); a Win in the National TSA National Country Songwriting
Contest for her song "Grandma Used to Say" - co-written with
Heather Field and James Gillard from band "The Flood"; a Finalist
position in the Australian Country Music "Golden Guitar" Awards
for "Apra Song of the Year"; and a Finalist position in the
prestigious Lawson Paterson Songwriting Competition (run by the
Port Fairy Folk Festival).
Probably Country Music's quietest achiever, Karen demonstrates not
only great talent but remarkable perseverance and the staying
power necessary to achieve longevity in an industry so fickle,
where focus is constantly placed on the next big thing rather than
the many artists that continue to prove their worth as
entertainers year after year. Now, with five great albums, twelve
major Award wins, nearly forty major Finalist Nominations, three
international tours, over ten Australian Country Music Radio Chart
hits and a number of overseas chart hits, she continues to
demonstrate a dedication not often recognised in her field.
For further information on Karen Lynne,
Albums & Interviews contact : Karen Lynne Music
Ph: +612-4757 3292 Fx: +612-4757 3209
Email:
KarenLynne@bigpond.com
Web site - www.karenlynne.com
Links:
http://www.karenlynne.com
http://www.frankifield.com
- FRANK IFIELD and RICHARD YOUNG
(chairman of the Galston Country Music Festival) present the 2007
FRANK IFIELD INTERNATIONAL SPUR AWARD to KAREN LYNNE. (Photo
credit: Bob Howe)
- February 2005
NEW SINGLE RELEASE FOR KAREN LYNNE - "Roses In The
Snow"
With the commencement of a bright new year comes the latest
single from Karen Lynne. The song "Roses in the Snow" is the third
track to be released from Karen's highly acclaimed & 4 times
nominated "Changes" album and is once again destined for solid
airplay and chart success. Produced by Rod McCormack & Herm Kovac,
this album is a contemporary Bluegrass & Acoustic Album from which
the first two singles have both made Top 5 placings in the
National Australian Country Music Chart.
Karen has now personally received over 30 high profile Award
Nominations (including 5 in the Australian Country Music "Golden
Guitar" Awards). In addition to this she has also won 11 major
Awards including 'Australian Independent Female Vocalist Of The
Year' in the Australian Independent Country Music Awards,
'Bluegrass & Traditional Country' Award at the VIC Country Music
Awards, 'Contemporary Country Song of the Year' - TSA Songwriter
Salute Awards and most recently, the 'Michael Cowdroy Songwriting
TIARA Award', all of which demonstrate her dedication, consistency
& proven ability in a very busy professional career.
Written by Ruth Franks, this song is a traditional uptempo
bluegrass track that demonstrates that she loves the traditional
side of bluegrass just as much as the more contemporary and is
very comfortable singing either.
Currently she is returning to the task of promoting this her fifth
album, following the birth of her first child and is shortly to
return to the recording studio and begin work on the newest
project, a traditional country album hopefully to repeat the
success of her Award winning "Second Wind" Country album release a
couple of years ago.
Released to radio on the NFS 111, Australian Country singles
series
For further information on Karen Lynne & Interviews : Karen Lynne
Music
Ph: (02) 4757 3292 +612-4757 3292 Fax: +612-4757 3209
Email:
KarenLynne@bigpond.com
www.karenlynne.com
"CHANGES" is distributed through:-
KAREN LYNNE MUSIC
P. O. Box 250,
Wentworth Falls
NSW, 2872
(02) 4757 3292
www.karenlynne.com
SHOESTRING RECORDS
PH: (02) 47881157 FAX: (02) 47841335
www.shoestringrecords.tv
& ONE STOP ENTERTAINMENT
KATANIA YOUNG
PH: (07) 3279 2754 (07) 3276 2321 Fax: (07) 3279 0322
katania_young@onestopent.com.au
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- Sept - Dec 2006
KAREN LYNNE - MEDIA UPDATE & GIG GUIDE
HEADLINES:-
CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR GREETINGS TO YOU ALL!
AWARD WIN - GOLD MEDALLION AWARDS
AWARD WIN - UK NCM RADIO MIC AWARDSı 2006
FINALIST NOMINATION - TIARA AWARDS
NOMINATION FOLLOW-UP
Top 20 CHART POSITION FOR SECOND AUSTRALIAN SINGLE
³CHANGES² - MORE REVIEWS
GIG & OTHER NEWS
THANKS
Seasons Greetings to you all!,.. December came so quickly!!,.. but
Oh! what a year. Itıs been a biggy for me,.. giving birth to a new
baby and a new CD is damn hard work! Most importantly, both are
doing well and I thank you all for your continued support. With
the birth of William, it has been a difficult year - with regard
to keeping everyone updated and even still I know Iım very tardy
at answering emails, letters, contacting you all by phone, getting
Cds posted to you, keeping the website up to date, doing phone
interviews and generally keeping you informed etc etc. However, I
know most of you have had children and know the incredible demands
babies make in their first weeks,.. (months,.. years?) and
therefore I thank you for your continuing understanding and
support. In fact, out of all the hundreds of media friends there
has only been one person really that has become impatient & angry,
putting a few unreasonable demands on me in all that time, so it
has shown me how decent & patient you all are. I will ask you all
to continue to give me a bit more of that patience as we go into
the new year, as I know time will still be scarce, but know you
are all very much appreciated and I will do the best I can.
The new album is slowly being noticed as a wonderful example of
contemporary bluegrass & acoustic music. Unfortunately in
Australia I donıt think anyoneıs game enough to give an
essentially bluegrassı album much recognition - unless youıre a
big name artist,.. and this is probably why bluegrass will always
be a small market downunder, but regardless I am determined to get
it out there! and it will continue to be a part of my reportoire.
The Tamworth gig guide is listed below in this update,... Iım
sorry thereıs not many gigs,.. it was very hard to get gigs this
year. Even when you try to book and run your own venue, itıs very
costly as the average price to hire a venue at Tamworth is about
$250, meaning youıre behind before you even begin. Anyway, if you
are in Tamworth please pop in to see me & little William!,.. there
are a few paying - and non-paying venues to chose from. As Iıve
been a bit confined to home this year, it would be nice to see you
all.
AWARD WIN - GOLD MEDALLION AWARDS:- A
wonderful surprise recently was finding out I had won Female
Vocalist of the Yearı in the NSW Gold Medallion Awardsı. These
Awards are voted by the ³World Alliance of Radio Presenters²
(WARP) and therefore mean a lot to me as itıs afterall, the Radio
Presenters who are out there actually playing the music!. I thank
you all for the honour and owe you all an awful lot for the
continuing support. Probably more of a surprise was finding out
that my fellow Finalists were Clelia Adams, Beccy Cole, Anne
Kirkpatrick and Melinda Schneider. Receiving a win from that
amazing line-up of artists was almost unbelievable but much
appreciated. The Awards were presented at Hexham, on the November
17 and I was unfortunately unable to be there due to previous
booking at the harrietville Bluegrass convention in Victoria.
AWARD WIN - UK NCM RADIO MIC AWARDSı 2006:-
Another surprise as I recieved the Award for ³Country Female
Artist² (Australia & New Zealand) presented by New Christian
Music Enterprisesı in the UK. This was for my gospel track ³There
is a Reason² which also made it up to Number 2 on the UK gospel
chart a few months ago. I personally love this track and am very
honoured,.. and again thank all the DJs who supported it.
FINALIST NOMINATION - TIARA AWARDS:- Another
surprise! as I recieved a Finalist Nomination in the 2007 TIARA
Awards (Tamworth Independent Artist Recognition Awards) in the
Michael Cowdroy Songwriting Award Category. Iıve had quite a few
TIARA Nominations in the past but have always been the
bridesmaidı never the bride, so I guess I wonıt be holding my
breath for this one, but again itıs great to be up there in the
final five. Other deserved finalists include Fiona Kernaghan, Drew
McAlister, Carolyn Morris and Matt Scullion so itıll be a tough
one to win. I should add that the song ³Blue Mountain Rain², has
been listed in some of the the Media as written by myself only -
but I should stress it was a Co-written song, co-written with my
friend Richard Porteous.
GRANDFINALIST NOMINATION FOLLOW-UP:- Itıs
fantastic that the album has obtained some wonderful award
nominations so far. Especially nice, was the finalist nominations
in the recent Independent CM Awards (Mildura). Both categories
were taken out by Felicity Urquhardt, a deserved winner indeed.
The finalist nomination for the Golden Saddle Award was also
special. I knew it would be pretty hard to win as after seeing who
was judging, I know they would never have known much about the
bluegrass & Acousic style music I do best. Iıve never really been
a vibrantı clubby-style performer, pumping out that modern
country-kick music,.. (and letıs face it Iım not such a spring
chicken anymore!) so knowing that, I was really quite proud to be
up there in the final three. Talent-wise I thought we were all as
good as each other and it was nice to be asked to sing a few songs
at the Festival which was a real pleasure. Unfortunately it was a
miserable day and the festival was washed out, but we had a nice
day anyway,.. (to be honest, baby William was a far bigger hit
than his mum!) Amber Lawrence took out a well-deserved win with a
great performance,.. but I must say I wouldnıt have liked to
judge. Unfortunately I had also just had an operation on toes on
both feet a few days prior so that didnıt exactly help my stage
presenceı any, but the band were great and it was a good day.
Marty said the funniest thing was that just as they announced
Amberıs name as the winner, baby William rather forcefully spat
out his dummy!,.. Marty said heıd wished heıd had a video camera
as - even though it was purely coincidental,.. it would have been
a funniest home videosı winner for sure!
Top 20 CHART POSITION FOR SECOND AUSTRALIAN SINGLE:-
Hot off the press has come the second Australian single from the
Changesı album. This time itıs Producerıs Choiceı, as both Rod
and Herm wanted this one to be a single. Itıs a beautiful acoustic
ballad called ³We should only have time for love². Itıs been
released to Australian Radio Stations and once again initial
interest has been excellent. Thanks once again to all of the DJs
out there who are supporting the song, itıs now Number 5 and still
rising on the Aussie Chart.
³CHANGES² - MORE REVIEWS:- are in,.. this
particularly special one comes from UKıs Traditional & Alternate
Country magazine ³Maverick² ....
³CHANGES² - Artist Karen Lynne
Sublime blending of folk, country and bluegrass (4 stars)
If there was any justice in the big wide world of music then
Australiaıs Karen Lynne would be an internationally-known
performer signed to a major label with roomfuls of gold discs. But
this unassuming lady of song is an indie artist who handles all
facets of her career from her New South Wales home, balancing it
all with being a new mother. With several UK and European tours to
her credit she has begun building a following over here and this,
her fifth album, should delight her growing number of fans. Backed
up by first-rate Australian musicians including Co-producer Rod
McCormack (acoustic guitar), Michel Rose (dobro), Mick Albeck
(fiddle), James Gillard (double bass), Trev Warner (mandolin), and
Ian Simpson (banjo, acoustic guitar), Karen renders polished
renditions of Gordon Lightfootıs The Circle is Small, Paul Craftıs
Jealous and Ronnie Bowmanıs The Healing Kind.
Sound quality exudes major label sound. I immediately thought Gary
Paczsosa, not exactly an unknown. Throughout the musical
arrangements are top notch with the solid country instrumentation
of the highest order. Karen twines Appalachian and Aussie strains
within a wistful folk-bluegrass framework in such self-penned
songs as Loving Arms and Blue Mountain Rain. Ron Blockıs spiritual
There is a Reason and Wayland Pattonıs We should only have time
for Love are among the best on an album full of gems. It might
seem like a long way from Nashville and the contemporary country
of Music Row to the bluegrass sounds of Kentucky, and the rural
outback of Australia but Karen Lynne shows the distance isnıt that
hard to travel musically.
Alan Cackett, Maverick Magazine, UK, Dec 2006
... & once again if you can do reviews in print
media contact me and Iıll get you some information.
GIG & OTHER NEWS:- Slowly does it as I ease into the music
world once again. I did brave the trip to Mildura - Williamıs
first big trip away. It was an exhausting weekend and a little sad
that for the third year running I was still not a part of the
festival (guess Iıve reached my used byı date - which is how
quite a few of us 'older' artists are starting to think!), but it
was nice to catch up with some friends and fans on the Sunday at
Henderson Park. Dorrigo Bluegrass and Folk festival was a
fantastic weekend and William slept better than he does at home!.
I think all the music and people that held and played with him,
just wore him out! Thanks to Bridget Sommers and all the
organisers for a really good weekend. Likewise, Harrietville
Bluegrass Convention was wonderful also. Even without a proper
band line-up we still played some good sets and got lots of lovely
comments. The guests from the USA were great and we most
gratefully thank Bruce Packard & Maria Duff (Bluegrass Parkway)
who filled in with us on Bass for the weekend and everyone who
looked after William. Also congratulations to our friends Jason &
Chloe Roweth,.. & also Moana & Leo from bluegrass band Sunshine
Harvesterı, who are due their first babies in March,.. Good Luck!
I also made a couple of trips to Wollongong and performed at a
couple of the South Coast CM Association gigs. I havenıt been able
to get down there for a while so it was nice catching up with old
friends. The Association has just reached itıs 35th Anniversary,..
Congratulations to everyone who kept, and more recently who keep
it going, I hope you have many years life to go.
THANKS: Once again to everyone who has sent cards, gifts and
emails etc congratulating us on the birth of little William,.. Iım
still getting thankyouı notes out so please bear with me a little
longer. ,..
Lots of Love,..Karen Lynne
My little cutie bub William holding his
- 'rudolph the red nosed reindeer',
GIG GUIDE
- (Based on Current Info known - Details may
change)
Sun, 14th Jan, 1pm Pat Drummond & Karen Lynne, Wisemans
Ferry Inn, Wisemans Ferry on the beautiful Hawkesbury River, North
West of Sydney (To Be confirmed)
Sun, 21 Jan, 12-3pm Karen Lynne & Bluegrass band, The Pub,
Tamworth Country Music Festival
Mon, 22nd Jan 11.15am Karen Lynne & Friends, Guest spot during the
³Bush Poets & Balladeers Breakfast Show² at Tamworth City Bowling
Club, Tamworth
Mon, Jan 22nd, 4-6pm, Karen Lynne & Bluegrass band, Oasis Hotel,
Armidale Road, Tamworth
Mon, Jan 22nd, 8-11pm, Karen Lynne, Guest spot as part of Rod
McCormackıs ³Bluegrass Spectacular² Concert featuring the
³Bluegrass Allstars², The Pub, Tamworth
Tues, Jan 23rd, 10-12noon, Karen Lynne & Bluegrass friends,
Masonic Lodge, 464 Peel Street (next door to Library), Tamworth,
Gold Coin Donation, All Day breakfast Available
Tues, Jan 23rd, 4-6pm, Karen Lynne & Bluegrass band, Oasis Hotel,
Armidale Road, Tamworth
Tues, Jan 23rd, 6-9pm, Karen Lynne & friends guest spot as part of
Andrew Clermontıs Bluegrass Concert, North Tamworth Bowling Club,
$15
Wed, Jan 24th, 5-6pm, Karen Lynne & Bluegrass friends, "Bisley
Stage", mobile stage stationed at the corner of Kable & Fitzroy
Streets, Tamworth, Free Show
Sat, 27th Jan 10.30am Pat Drummond & Karen Lynne, Guest spot
during the ³Bush Poets & Balladeers Breakfast Show² at Tamworth
City Bowling Club, Tamworth
Sat, Jan 27th, 5-6pm, Guest spot with Pat Drummond, "Bisley
Stage", mobile stage stationed at the corner of Kable & Fitzroy
Streets, Tamworth, Free Show
Sun, 28th, Jan, 11am Pat Drummond & Karen Lynne in Concert,
Tamworth Golf Club, $10, Tamworth
Fri 23rd - Mon 25th Feb Karen Lynne & Bluegrass Friends, Cobargo
Folk Festival, Cobargo
Sat 26th May, 3pm, Karen Lynne & Acoustic Shock Bluegrass Band,
East Cessnock Bowling club, Cessnock Country Music Festival
Sun, 27th May,12 Noon, Karen Lynne & Acoustic Shock Bluegrass
Band, Bellbird Workrs Club, Cessnock Country Music Festival
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HEADLINES:-
WELCOME LITTLE WILLIAM!
GRANDFINALIST FOR GOLDEN SADDLE AWARDS 2006
TWO NOMINATIONS - AUSTRALIAN INDEPENDENT CM AWARDS
No. 2 CHART POSITION FOR FIRST AUSTRALIAN SINGLE
No. 2 CHART POSITION FOR FIRST UK SINGLE (GOSPEL CHARTS)
"CHANGES" - MORE REVIEWS
"CHANGES" - SECOND SINGLE RELEASE
GIG & OTHER NEWS
THANKS
Hello everyone!,.. My how time flies,.. last thing I remember
was telling you how I was anxiously awaiting the birth of my new baby
& feeling a little emotional about all the upcoming (Changes) and how
I'd handle them,.. and the next thing I know I've been there and done
that! How was it you ask?,.. well guys,.. god is definitely a man!,..
after experiencing labour pains,.. I realise there was no way he was
ever going through that!,.. wow!, you guys really did get it easy in
that department!. I did however luck out there though with a 7 hour
labour, no complications and no pain killers (Note I said no pain
killers) - not no pain!),.. and mainly because he came so fast, there
wasn't time! Anyway, William is now a few months old and I'm beginning
to see light at the end of the tunnel (although they tell me there's
quite a few tunnels to go through after this one!?).
WELCOME LITTLE WILLIAM!: - We welcome little "William Aaron (Louis)"
to our musical world,.. he arrived a week early and it's been a very
steep learning curve but Martin and myself have survived,.. still a
little shell-shocked, but I guess it's still early days yet! Heıs
growing beautifully, and really chubbed up now (takes after his mum on
that front!). I have finally got some more pictures on the computer so
if youıd like some later ones emailed to you, just let me know. He had
some feeding problems when he was very little and we are still working
through those but it is getting better and I'm told it hopefully will
all have righted itself soon. He's also at that beautiful smiling
stage and when he does I just melt!!!,.. (really makes that lack of
sleep worth it). He also has lovely long banjo playing fingers like
his dad - although I've decided one banjo player in the house is quite
enough so he's going to have to take up fiddle or mandolin! Anyway,
hope to catch up with many of you at the gigs over the next year or
so,.. meanwhile here's the latest news!
GRANDFINALIST FOR GOLDEN SADDLE AWARDS 2006:- Great news that missed
the last update by only a few days was that I had been nominated and
selected as a finalist for one of Sydney's top Country Music Awards -
"The Golden Saddle Award". Finalists are nominated by "industry
spotters" from a pool of Australian professional independent artists
whom they consider outstanding at what they do. The Award is put up
and presented as part of the major 'Galston Country Music Festival'
and I was in amongst some top level competition!. The best news though
is that I've made it into the top three, along with fellow
independents Amber Lawrence and duo "Sweeney Killeen". It would be
pretty hard to win as I think we are all as good as each other, but
it's an honour to be included among them! This also means I get to
sing a few songs at the Galston Country Music Festival which will be a
real pleasure.
TWO NOMINATIONS in the AUSTRALIAN INDEPENDENT CM AWARDS - More good
news as I've picked up two Nominations in the 10th Australian
Independent Country Music Awards of Australia. The first is for
(Female Vocalist) - which is always an honour for a singer to receive
and secondly in the "Album of the Year" category for the new
album"Changes" - even more of a pleasure cause this album really
deserves it!,.. here's hoping!
No. 2 CHART POSITION FOR FIRST AUSTRALIAN SINGLE:- The first single
from the new album achieved an amazing Number 2 position on the
Australian Country Music Chart. We did cross our fingers for the big
Number One,.. but unfortunately label artist Lee Kernaghan released
his new single soon afterwards and with the huge amount of publicity
it got, it raced up the chart and snuck off with the number one
spot,.. but hey,... itıs believed to be the highest chart position for
a bluegrass song so that's a top achievement. Thanks to all of the Djs
out there who supported the song.
No. 2 CHART POSITION FOR FIRST UK SINGLE (GOSPEL CHARTS):- The month
of May also brought the first overseas single release for the new
album. This time it was the gospel track. "There is a
reason" which was released in the UK and also made it up to Number 2
on the UK gospel chart,.. thanks again to all the DJs who supported
it.
"CHANGES" - MORE REVIEWS:- are in,.. this particularly special one
comes from USA's biggest Bluegrass Magazine "Bluegrass Unlimited"
"CHANGES" - Artist Karen Lynne
In a word, Karen Lynneıs "Changes" is simply lovely. Her voice is
strong & clear. Harmonies are tight yet mellow (the final strains of
"Once more" are exquisite). Instrumental arrangements caress the
ballads and punch the quick tunes. Collectively, these components
deliver 45 minutes of dreamy bluegrass, creating an album that
celebrates love through it's many phases. And did I mention that Karen
Lynne is from Australia? Sometimes a step back from the source is a
good thing, giving musicians a wider perspective, a fresh approach to
old chestnuts, a chance to produce something that's both new and
familiar. So it is with "Changes". Material comes from writers like
Gordon Lightfoot, Ron Block, Phil Ochs, Paul Craft and Ronnie Bowman:
a broken heart that won't heal, the craziness of jealousy, old love
that interferes with new, wanderlust, the futility of fighting, and
the ever-popular cheating. It's a buffet of love themes, and they're
delivered with emotional strength and integrity in these 14 tracks.
Lyrics and vocals are only half the bluegrass equation, however.
Instrumentally, these musicians (I'm assuming they're all Australians)
are as accomplished as any you'll find in the USA. Michel Rose's
resonator guitar cries on the sad songs and dances on the fast ones.
Mick Albeck's fiddle sings with sweetness or crowd-pleasing panache,
as required. Ian Simpson's banjo is always bright and bouncy, while
the guitar work of both Simpson & Rod McCormack is rich, warm, and
sparkling. Trev Warner's mandolin licks fall like crystal raindrops,
while James Gillard's double bass is a solid foundation for the band.
If you like your bluegrass both sweet & spicy, with clear, expressive
vocals and instrumental arrangements that deliver standout individual
breaks as well as a cohesive whole, "Changes" could be just what
youıre looking for,...
Julie Koehler, Bluegrass Unlimited, USA, August 2006
... & once again if you can do reviews in high profile print media
contact me and I'll get you some information.
"CHANGES" - SECOND SINGLE RELEASE: - Hot off the press comes the
second Australian single from the "Changes" album, this time
Producer's choice', as both Rod and Herm wanted this one to be a
single. As we see out the winter months it's a beautiful acoustic
ballad called "We should only have time for love". It been released
through the Australian NFS Radio Single Compilation (NFS 107) and once
again, initial interest has been hot.
GIG & OTHER NEWS:- Not much to say about gigs at the moment as I'm
still technically on a break but if you check out the upcoming gig
guide there is a few. We are also really looking to going to the
Harrietville Bluegrass Convention this year - it's a lot of fun and
Marty, William and myself will all be there. Due to Marty's shiftwork
it was always hard to get down there,.. but as Marty is now a
full-time musician,.. we can go! Also, whilst I didn't get selected
for the Mildura CM festival this year, I will indeed be in Mildura for
a few days catching up with supporters (and showing off our new
baby,.. sorry, I can't help myself, he's a real cutie!),.. as I'll be
there, the organiser, John Arnold has invited me to sing at the
concert at Henderson Park,.. so if you are going to Mildura, make sure
you go to Henderson Park on the final Sunday & come and say hi!,. meet
little William,. (and grab a copy of the new album as well!)
THANKS: Firstly to everyone who has sent cards, gifts and emails etc
congratulating us on the birth of little William,.. I'm sorry I still
have not had much time to catch up on my official thankyou notes,..
but we have been really humbled to see how many of you took the
time,.. thankyou so much from both of us,.. it has been a lovely time
in my life. Also thanks to everyone who has set up an interview with
me to talk about the new album,.. much appreciated!,.. I'm sure I'll
be talking to more of you soon.
Anyway,.. not much else to say, .. once again,.. out of sight is not
out of mind!!! so don't forget to drop me a line, it would be lovely
to hear from you!
Lots of Love,..Karen Lynne
GIG GUIDE (Based on Current Info known - Details may
change)
* From April 2006 Karen has been officially on "Maternity
Leave" and continues for a few more months but I'm sure there will be
gigs spots and guest appearances that will happen occasionally,.. so
watch the web page gig guide or email her for updated information.
Sun, 10th Sept Karen Lynne - solo guest appearance at the Galston
Country Music Festival as a Grandfinalist for the Golden Saddle
Awards.
Sun, 1st Oct Karen Lynne, Guest spot at Henderson Park, Mildura CM
Festival
Fri-Sun 27 - 29th Oct, Karen Lynne & Acoustic Shock, Dorrigo Folk &
Bluegrass Festival, Dorrigo
Fri-Sun 17 - 19th Nov Karen Lynne & Acoustic Shock, Harrietville
Bluegrass Convention, Harrietville
Sun, 3 Dec Pat Drummond & Karen Lynne, Aristocrat Technologies
Children's Christmas Party 11AM Mutt Park, Hurstville
MULTI AWARD NOMINATIONS FOR
KAREN LYNNE
Blue Mountains based singer/songwriter Karen Lynne, has been
named a Grand Finalist in the 2006 Coopers Golden Saddle Awards. She
is one of three Grand Finalists selected from a pool of twelve
finalists who are all Australian professional independent artists.
Finalists are originally nominated by various "industry spotters" whom
consider them outstanding as entertainers in their field.
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Along with the two other Grandfinalists - Amber Lawrence and Sydney
Duo, Sweeney Killeen, Karen will perform at the Galston Country
Music Festival to compete for prizes which include a beautiful trophy,
cash and a recording package with top Sydney producer, Herm Kovac.
Against such strong competition Im not so sure Id actually win,..
but its a real honour to be included in the final three said Karen.
The Award will be presented on September 10th as part of the Festival.
2006 has also celebrated the release of her fifth album, a bluegrass &
acoustic recording called Changes which has been tipped to bring her
great success and accolades have indeed begun pouring in. As well as
rave reviews and a Number 2 placing on the National Australian Country
Music Chart for the debut single The Circle is Small, the album has
now received its first major Award Nominations, firstly in the Album
of the Year category of the prestigious Australian Independent
Country Music Awards held annually in Mildura. Karens vocal ability
and her very individual approach, make this latest album an absolute
treat and well worthy of such recognition.
Additionally and as a former Independent Female Vocal Award Winner
(2003), Karen has once again secured a finalist berth in the Female
Vocal category. Possibly Country Musics quietest achiever, Karen
demonstrates not only great talent but remarkable perseverance and the
staying power necessary to achieve longevity in an industry so fickle,
where focus is constantly placed on the next big thing rather than
the many artists that continue to prove their worth as entertainers
year after year.
Now, with five great albums, eight major Award wins, over thirty major
Finalist Nominations, three international tours, twelve Australian
Country Music Chart hits (six in the Top 10) and a number of overseas
chart hits, she continues to demonstrate a dedication not often
recognised in her field.
For further information on Karen Lynne, Albums & Interviews contact :
Karen Lynne Music
Ph: +612-4757 3292 Fax: +612-4757 3209
Email: KarenLynne@bigpond.com
Web site - www.karenlynne.com
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Titles Available from Karen
Lynne:-
Labour of Love Solo (SR 19)
Six Days in December Duet (SR 18)
Blue Mountain Rain Bluegrass (SR 20)
Second Wind Solo Country (SR 38)
Changes - Solo Bluegrass & Acoustic (SR 55)
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Hello everyone ...
William Aaron Louis
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Just letting you all know that Martin & I
have a new little baby boy!!,
'William Aaron Louis' came into the world on Wednesday May 31st and we
are
all doing OK considering the worldwind we've been through in the last
few
days!.
I've been in Blue Mountains Hospital and am just out now,... please
accept
my apologies for not letting you all know sooner !,.. he's very little
and
has had some feeding problems so we are on regimented 3 hourly feeds
(and
there's a bit of mucking around involved in his feeding at present),..
which
has made it a 'round the clock' vigil that doesn't allow for much else
to be
done,... so please forgive me If you don't hear much from me over the
next
few months (and that includes answers to emails you've sent me in the
last
2-3 weeks,.. there are many to go through and they will take time),..
I'm
told his feeding should get better and all will calm down eventually
and
i'll catch up with you all then. Anyone wanting interviews re: the
new
album - throw me a date that suits you in say,.. july or august and
hopefully life will have become a little more organised by then.
Meanwhile Marty tells me the single "The Circle is small" has reached
number
4 on the Australian country Music chart,... thankyou all so much for
the
support!!,.. please give it another few spins over the next few weeks
and
see if we can get it up even further!
The new album is getting wonderful publicity and comment for the media
and
supporters,.. pity I'm not out there 'selling' it,.. but I'm sure
we'll be
back on the road later in the year.
There will also be a new single out soon,.. please keep a watch out
for it
- i guess i won't be able to actively promote it as much, but i hope
you
will give it support also. Lastly Forgive the 'non-blind email address
format' i'm sending this in - i'm afraid I can't do this email on the
normal
computer i use, and this one isn't allowing me to do it,.. keep in
touch,..
Best wishes & keep us in your prayers!
Karen Lynne (Louis) & Marty
(p.s he's 6lb 7oz & gorgeous!!)
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Hello everyone ...
Just letting you all know that Karen gave birth to a baby boy ,William
Aaron
Louis, on Wednesday May 31st and both are doing really well. Karen's
been
in blue mountains hospital & Typically, Karen wants to apologize for
not
letting you all know sooner and would have only for a minor
distraction!!!!I'm sure she will talk to
you all very soon.
Best wishes
Marty
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It's taken a few months but here I am with an
update for you all. Please forgive the delay in getting it out to you
all, but in the last few months much has happened, including trying to
deal with lots of requests for the new album - all which take time as
they are processed individually by me.
Thanks for all those Radio presenters who are giving radio time to the
first single "The Circle is Small",.. I'm told it's just climbed to
Number 16 on the Australian Country Music Chart and is travelling
quite quickley - thanks so much, let's hope this one can reach that
elusive top five! of course any interviews would be VERY much
appreciated over the next months,.. so please drop me a note if you
can oblige!
Also a little "News Flash" which reached my ears too late for the
update below - and that has been that i have been nominated and
selected as a finalist for one of Sydney's top Country Music Awards -
"The Golden Saddle Award". Finalists are nominated by "industry
spotters" from a pool of Australian professional independent artists
whom they consider outstanding at what they do. The Award is put up
and presented as part of the major 'Galston Country Music Festival'
and I'm in amongst some top level competition!,.. so while I'm not
expecting to win, it's an honour to be included among them all -
especially in my 'home town' of Sydney! (More on that next update)
All the very best
karen
Dec 2005 - Mar 2006
KAREN LYNNE - MEDIA UPDATE & GIG GUIDE
HEADLINES:-
SUCCESSFUL RELEASE OF NEW ALBUM ³CHANGES²
³CHANGES² - FIRST SINGLE RELEASE
³CHANGES² - FIRST REVIEWS
VIDEO CLIP PROGESS
SECOND WIND FINAL SINGLE REACHES Top 20
ALBUMS UPDATE
THANKS
Welcome back everyone!,.. Sorry I havenıt been in contact since
December, I thought the chaos of 2005 was going to be fairly
impossible to get even close to, but after some of our new year
happenings,.. Iım not so sure!
Hope Christmas was a relaxing one for you all!,.. apart from being a
little too warm for even us Aussies who so enjoy the sunshine!,.. we
had a very nice family get together in the Mountains. I have been
talking to many of you recently with the release of the first single
from the new album and have had many requests to visit your area once
again this year. Unfortunately, I wonıt be doing too much touring this
year as I have been officiallyı grounded for one of the nicest
reasons I can think of, as (in case the grapevine hasnıt quite reached
you yet), if all goes well, Iıll be joining the Mumısı club in early
June. Yes,.. the secret is out and for all those who saw me at
Tamworth looking like Iıd had a little too much chrissy pudding but
were too afraid to ask, (.. and so you should be!),.. it wasnıt the
chrissy pud after all! Of course if all goes well, I hope to be
venturing back on the road later in the year for a few festivals &
short term gig runs to see how I cope, but Iım going to try not to
overdo it as itıll all be very new to me and I want to enjoy this time
while it lasts. It will hopefully give me some valuable time as well
to prepare for some touring in the year to come. Meanwhile I have a
wonderful new album to push and being at home will allow me to do that
far more effectively than one can on a mobile phone & a laptop,.. so
hereıs to an exciting year ahead!
SUCCESSFUL RELEASE OF NEW ALBUM ³CHANGES²:- The new album was released
at Tamworth as part of a wonderful concert at West Diggers. It was
touch and go there for a while waiting in the dressing room for the
all important call from Mick Albeck and Ian Simpson as to whether they
were going to make it!,.. as they were driving from a Paul Kelly gig
in QLD the night before, but they did!, and were even able to have a
quick breather while Rod McCormack and his mates from ³The Wheel²
kicked the concert off to a good start. Gina Jeffreys joined them for
a guest spot and there was plenty of blistering instrumentals and
action until it was time for me to showcase the new album. I have to
say I was a little nervous,.. (sorry, I lie,.. a LOT nervous!) Iıve
rarely worked with musicians of that calibre in my career but I really
had no reason to worry. We had Ian Simpson on banjo & guitar, Rod
McCormack on Guitar, Jeff McCormack on Bass, Mick Albeck on fiddle and
Marty joined us playing banjo also and filling in the missing third
harmony. Apart from a few nerves on my part and a stretch to hit the
high notes due to my restricted diaphramı these days (just another
little hazard we encounter when pregnant), it went wonderfully. I wish
to thank all involved especially Herm Kovac who offered to do sound
for the show and Rod who put the whole show together.
I also apologise to those who came partially to hear a few songs from
Kasey Chambers, it was certainly the plan when the advertising was
done, but Kasey was unfortunately unable to be there. I also apologise
to Jeff McCormack who seems to be the only one I forgot to formally
thank on my album cover. Jeff mastered the album and although he Was
credited for mastering, he wasnıt personally thanked in my thankyou
pagesı & I felt bad about that. I doubt thereıs been an artist alive
who didnıt forget to thank someone in their album booklets,.. thereıs
always a couple of missed ones you feel terrible about later,.. but so
far I think Iıve only missed Jeff?,.. so this is a belated thankyou to
him for his efforts. We were alarmed to discover that not only the
launch but the entire Bluegrass Concert had been completely omitted
from the official Festival program. This had nothing to do with us and
worried us that it would affect the numbers severely, but it seems
that bluegrass lovers have their ears to the ground about that sort of
thing,.. and the word did quite effectively get around via the
bluegrass telegraphı and we enjoyed a full house for the concert.
³CHANGES² - FIRST SINGLE RELEASE:- The first single has been released
thru the NFS Radio Single Compilation (NFS 103) and the initial
interest has been very hotı. Thanks for all the fantastic comments
and response coming back about the new album,.. it's a goodie!!!
³CHANGES² - FIRST REVIEWS:- are starting to come in,.. the first comes
from Australiaıs biggest CM Magazine ³Cap News², if you can do
reviews in high profile print media contact me and Iıll get you some
information.
³CHANGES² - Artist Karen Lynne
What a pearler of an album from Karen Lynne. Amidst her excellent solo
albums we have already caught her bluegrass influences with the Blue
Mountain Rainı album from Karen and (Sydney band) Acoustic Shockı,
but this new release takes the talented Karen to a new dimension.
Superbly produced by Rod Mc Cormack and Herm Kovac, this is a truly
international album in the class of Alison Krauss and Rhonda Vincent.
Crystalline vocals from Karen and a wonderful song selection ranging
from traditional bluegrass offerrings like ³Roses in the Snow² to more
contemporary ballads like ³The Healing Kind² create a blend that is
beautifully balanced. The backing musicians are perfectly
complementary to the music - Rod on guitar, Ian Simpson (banjo), James
Gillard (Double Bass), Michel Rose (Dobro), Trev Warner (Mandolin) and
Mick Albeck (fiddles), are as good as it gets, and Rod and Jamesı
harmonies are seamless. On an album as complete as this, picking
highlights is very difficult, but the first radio single The Circle
is Small² is special, as is ³We should only have time for love². If
you buy only one album this year, put this on the short list.
Rick Jenner - Capital Country News, February 2006
VIDEO CLIP PROGESS:- Thanks for those who enjoyed the video clip,..
was hoping to kick the new album off with another one, however the
glowı of pregnancy doesnıt always come through on film! (and donıt
they say TV adds 5 kilos to you anyhow!??). Of course If you have
access to the internet and a spare minute, you can still help get the
³Second Wind² clip played,.. just log on to
³http://www.countrymusicchannel.com.au² and go the the requestsı
button and request it.
SECOND WIND FINAL SINGLE REACHES Top 20: - Although it struggled a
bit initially the final single for ³Second Wind² did notch up a Top
20,.. thanks to all the Djs that gave the song a spin on their
programs,.. much appreciated.
ALBUMS UPDATE:- It has been pretty busy lately so most of the work on
the upcoming album front has paused for a while but in brief there is
a Gospel album we are working on and it will hopefully once again
feature our friends from ³Acoustic Shock² Bluegrass band. Progress is
slow, but continues on the new Collaboration album with Country/Folk
duo partner Pat Drummond. This album has been stalled a number of
times in the last year but should resume soon. The Country album is
still in the pre-production phase, as is my collaboration project with
my singer/bass player sister Liz Frencham, we will be putting both
together slowly.
GIG & OTHER NEWS:- Thanks for all the support over the past few
months, I started the year off badly with a dose of the flu but have
been relatively happy and healthy ever since!. We had a lovely start
to the year at the Gulgong Folk Festival,.. although you notice 42
degrees a lot more when you are pregnant! Thanks to all who came to
the gigs in Tamworth and supported us there!,.. sorry that some had
problems finding the ³Cricket Club² venue,.. and as a veteran of 20
years at Tamworth now I was surprised it was so neatly hidden!,...
next year Iıll include a map. The launch was wonderful but it was also
great to have Acoustic Shock join me for a couple of gigs on the last
festival weekend. Thanks to Andrew Clermont for allowing us to share
his Bluegrass show,.. that one was a really enjoyable evening. thanks
once again to those that came out to see myself and Pat do a duo show
at the Golf club, I know a lot of people had actually left town by
then, but those that could come did and we appreciated it.
February was a real Month of Bluegrassı for me as I took the chance
to do as many gigs as I could before my maternity leave. We thank Bob
Howe for a spot at the Canterbury Country show and as usual there was
a great roll-up,.. thanks to all those who braved the Bluegrass
Cruise, being the first time I had ever done that gig the format was a
bit unknown and I felt a little disorganised, but if we do that one
again Iım sure weıll sort those things out. Thanks to Maureen Spicer
who organised it and put so much work into making it happen & raising
money for charity. We had a lovely time up at Harrigans Pub, it was
the perfect venue for what myself and Pat do and to be treated so well
by the venue was a real treat. I hope the venue continues to run with
country music and if you live in the Hunter area GO to one of the
shows there, they are lovely. Also to the Djs at Wow Fm who helped put
on their station fundraiser in February, I know there were some who
were surprised I took up a little acoustic format instead of singing
straight country but there was plenty of country music on the program
so our set was a nice change.
Good to meet so many of you at the Rooty Hill RSL Festival,.. we had a
ball despite a lower turnout than expected, thanks should still go to
Frank Ifield who put so much work into that one and considering he
only had a window of about 6 weeks to organise it, I think he did
pretty well! Hopefully next years festival will run as planned and
wonıt suffer from the long-term advertising period that was unable to
be taken advantage of this year. Thanks especially to those who came
along to Rooty Hill club lounge for the Bluegrass gig,.. it was part
of the festival (although in a different venue) and I think most of
those in the club had never seen bluegrass before,.. it was a real
educationı and we had a lot of fun teaching them. My last trip away
was a quick trip up the coast with Pat for a gig at the Central Coast
CM Festival,.. thanks to those who came along to Bateau Bay Bowlo, it
was certainly a difficult venue for a singer/songwriter showı as the
audience were definately expecting country covers but hey, we just did
what we do and I think many were pleasantly surprised,.. if not just
surprised!. I was also lucky enough to have the chance to fill-inı
at the Blue Mountins Folk Festival with Pat for a spot.
THANKS: To everyone who has come to the gigs lately, I wonıt see you
at gigs for a little while but all the more reason to keep in touch
with me by email & post. Thanks to Carolyn for the used padded bags,..
VERY much appreciated when postage costs are so high! Thanks also to
Col, Peter, Kevin, Bill, Johnny, Mike, Helen, Frankie, Nick, Tony,
John, Ray, Norm, Carolyne, Tubby, Terry & Pauline, Annie, Mike,
Joanne, John and Jeanie for the opportunity to chat with you on air
about the new album!!,.. hopefully Iıll be talking to many more of you
soon.
My secondary email address "Karenlyn@lisp.com.au" has ceased to exist
as of 31st January 2006, if you have it on your address book, please
delete it and replace it with my primary one (which is possibly the
one you have always used?) which is KarenLynne@bigpond.com
For all those who did find out about bub-to-beı early,.. thanks from
Marty & myself for all the congrats!,.. and also for all those whoıve
passed on their concerns and well wishes to Marty after hearing the
news about the huge job losses that will occur at Qantas over the next
few months and how they will affect him. I think we will survive no
matter what life throws at us, I guess it will be just another one of
those ³Changes² thatıs been heading our way for a while!
Anyway,.. not much else to say, .. out of sight is not out of mind!!!
so donıt forget to drop me a line, it would be lovely to hear from
you!
Lots of Love,..
Karen Lynne
IMPORTANT NOTE! - From April 2006 Karen will be officially on
³Maternity Leave² for approximately 4-6 months. Iım sure there will be
gigs spots and guest appearances that will happen during that time but
these wonıt be advertised as officialı and therefore the best way to
find these out is to simply email her and catch up with any happening
events, watch the web page gig guide or email her to send all the
updated information that way.
-
-
Marty Louis and Karen Lynne who
are having a baby in June
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- Hi!!,.. Karen Lynne here,.. Sorry
this info is taking a while to get to you,.. am getting quite a
'backlog' with all the enquires re: the new album,... please
forgive me if you think I've forgotten you!!,... here's a note
just letting you know a couple of important things!!!,..
1. My secondary email address "Karenlyn@lisp.com.au" has ceased to
exist as of 31st January 2006, if you have it on your address
book, please delete it and replace it with my primary one (which
is possibly the one you have always used?) which is
KarenLynne@bigpond.com
2. My "Second Wind" video has actually been played, yeah!!,.. if
you get a spare minute can you request for it to be continued to
be played for me. Please log on to
³http://www.countrymusicchannel.com.au² and go the the requestsı
button and request the clip to be played. The song is called
³Second Wind² and the more requests we get for it will mean the
more airplay it will get and that's what is most crucial with a
first clip such as this one.
3. The new Album "Changes" Is Released & Available!,.. and getting
absolutely RAVE REVIEWS!!!,... order your copy now!!,.. Orders
should be sent to "P. O. Box 250, Wentworth Falls, NSW, 2782,
Australia" - and please CONFIRM your current address for me so I
can check I have your latest address on file.
4. Thanks for all those who came to my launch in Tamworth, it was
a fantastic show!!!,... and some Radio Presenters who have just
received the album have already started to send me comments - some
to follow:-
"Congratulations, What a stunning album ! Yes, we have been
patiently waiting, but it was worth every minute of it. This truly
exceeds expectations. From the straight ahead bluegrass to the
lovely 'grassy ballads', 14 top shelf trax.! My dilema now ...
what track do I play first ? It has heart & soul. It speaks to me
of life experiences & passion. It has beautiful voices, used
exceedingly well, fine harmonies, top shelf 'acoustic' ",....
"I am certainly enjoying the new album. Congrats to all
involved",...
"Your cd is beautiful. So, so lovely. I listened to it all the way
home. Rod has truly captured your voice and the whole production
is magnificent - just right for you",...
"I am happy to pay the full $25 and after listening to the album
last night it is worth ten times that!!. The song selection is
great and the backing band doesn't get any better",...
"To say that "Changes" is the best music I have heard for a long
time is an understatement. Every song is a pleasure to listen to.
Karen Lynne at her best. I can only hope that the rest of the
world will now work out what I have known for years........In my
humble opinion you are a credit to country music and every home
should have this album. I truly hope that this album will bring
you the praise you so rightly deserve. I especially love your
"original" songs,.."
"It's the best you've done!,..."
"Love the new album. The sound/playing/singing/harmonies is
top-class - Rod did a great job - and compares with anything of US
origin,..."
All the best
Karen Lynne
MEDIA RELEASE
JANUARY 2006 - NEW BLUEGRASS & ACOUSTIC ALBUM FOR
KAREN LYNNE
The dawn of 2006 brings forth at last, the long awaited and
eagerly anticipated release from Australian Country, Folk and
Bluegrass artist Karen Lynne. The fifth album in her impressive
independent catalogue (which includes two collaborative offerings
- one with Sydney Bluegrass band ³Acoustic Shock² and the other
with singer/songwriter Pat Drummond) it is best described as
"Australian Bluegrass & Acoustic" and it will absolutely delight
her listeners and expand her fanbase enormously.
Titled ³Changes², it is her third Solo release and is most
definitely worth the wait. From the gentleness and acoustic
sweetness of the opening ballad ³We Should Only Have Time for
Love², to the power and strength of the opposing uptempo
traditional bluegrass tracks such as ³Jealous², to the traditional
acoustic and almost folkyı feel of Phil Ochsı ³Changes², you know
that this album is very different and there is something very
special happening here.
This album is a much more contemporary bluegrass album than her
previous straight traditional bluegrass album "Blue Mountain Rain"
- which achieved 3 chart hits, no less than 9 Award Nominations
and an award win for ³Best Independent Release² and whilst most
definitely Bluegrass, this project ventures much deeper into the
realms of the sound we expect and love from the more contemporary
bluegrass artists - such as Alison Krauss, who have constantly
pushed the boundaries of traditional bluegrass in recent years.
There are 14 tracks comprising a good balance of tempos from sweet
acoustic ballads to strong uptempo traditional bluegrass songs and
as usual, it contains a couple of songs from Karenıs own hand.
Both originals are co-writes, this time with previous collaborator
Heather Field and also with Richard Porteous.
It is beautifully packaged and combines exceptional production
along with Australia's 'A Team' of Bluegrass pickers - Ian Simpson
(banjo), Mick Albeck (Fiddle), James Gillard (Double Bass), Trev
Warner (Mandolin) and Rod McCormack (Guitar) and it is also the
first ever collaborative project from two of Australia's best
producers - Rod McCormack & Herm Kovac.
It will easily follow in the successful footsteps of her last
release - a country album "Second Wind", which was released in
2003 and which was a return to a more contemporary Country Music
format. In addition to the many rave reviews and Top 10 Chart
success for a number of singles both in Australia and overseas,
"Second Wind" has now received no less than 11 Final Award
Nominations nationally and two Major Country Music Awards.
It has been seven years now since the release of her debut album
³Labour of Love² which contained three chart hits and which landed
her the first of many Australian Country Music & other Award
Nominations and since then Karen has continued to gain tremendous
admiration from broadcasters and fans alike. This album is special
and shows yet another side of this superb vocalist who delights in
taking us by surprise with her everchanging style.
Karenıs amazing vocal ability and her very individual approach to
even those tracks we may have heard from other artists, make this
album an absolute treat. ³Changes² will continue to expand and
consolidate her listenership enormously. It is a beautiful piece
of work and is an album destined to be noticed in the coming year.
Other titles Available from Karen Lynne:-
Labour of Love Solo (SR 19)
Six Days in December Duet (SR 18)
Blue Mountain Rain Bluegrass (SR 20)
Second Wind Solo Country (SR 38)
First Single to be Released to Radio in Feb 2006 on the NFS 103ı,
NFS Australian Country singles series
For further information on Karen Lynne, Albums & Interviews
contact :
Karen Lynne Music
Ph: +612-4757 3292 Fx: +612-4757 3209 (Ring before you fax)
Email:
KarenLynne@bigpond.com
Web site - www.karenlynne.com
"CHANGES" is distributed through;
SHOESTRING RECORDS
PH: 02 47881157 FAX: 02 47841335
www.shoestringrecords.tv
& ONE STOP ENTERTAINMENT
Roxanne Brown
PH: 07 3276 2321 FAX: 07 3279 7931
rox@onestopent.com.au
& also through ³KAREN LYNNE MUSIC²
P. O. Box 250
Wentworth Falls, NSW, 2782, Australia
Ph: +612-4757 3292 Fx: +612-4757 3209
Email:
KarenLynne@bigpond.com
www.karenlynne.com
- HEADLINES:-
CHRISTMAS WISHES
DELAYED DEBUT VIDEO CLIP RELEASE
SECOND WIND SINGLE RELEASE No.5 PROGRESS REPORT
NEW ALBUM "CHANGES" - OFFICIAL RELEASE JANUARY 2006
Hello to you all,.. Well its that time again as December rolls
around once more.. Please accept our Christmas greetings at the
top of this newsletter, I would love to send you all real cards
but as i have over 500 friends that keep contact with me about my
music etc, that alone would send me broke!,.. Merry Christmas to
you all!!,.. my, what a whirlwind of a year it has been for me!
For us its been a good one & I have really enjoyed it. I know
however, that it may not have been such a good year for everyone
and if thats the case then I wish you a mighty fine 2006!. Take
some time to relax over the next few weeks. Christmas seems to
come and go so quickly these days its important that we make the
most of the time we have,.. and while its always nice to indulge
in some treats and get pressies, I like to think Christmas is a
time when we can catch up with friends and family we havent seen
for a while and thats what I intend to do. Whichever way you
spend it, relax, enjoy and gear up for 2006 as it will hold much
in store for us I know.
DELAYED DEBUT VIDEO CLIP RELEASE: - Well,.. for those who havent
yet seen the video clip,.. don't despair, it hasnt been rejected
as far as I know!,.. just taken a while to get it into the final
required format to be played on Country Music Channel. If all goes
well you should see it in a few weeks. If you have access to the
internet and a spare minute there is something you can do for me.
Please log on to
http://www.countrymusicchannel.com.au and go the the
'requests' button and request the clip to be played. The song is
called "Second Wind" and the more requests we get for it will mean
the more airplay it will get and thats what is most crucial with a
first clip such as this one.
SECOND WIND SINGLE RELEASE No.5 PROGRESS REPORT: - The fifth
single from the "Second Wind" has been released on NFS 100, so
please help it on it's way. It's struggling for airplay at the
moment so please give it a spin if you can. Unfortunately it is a
busy time to release a single what with a whole pile off amazing
singles coming out to promote the many upcoming new year releases
but this single - along with the video clip will be the last bit
of frontline promotion for the "Second Wind" album which has been
such a great album for me. As with all artists, there comes a time
we must move on to a new album and leave the previous one behind
and it is such a strange feeling as it has been such a friend to
me, but the time has come!. As usual, anyone not having the albums
can get them direct from me,.. we have a very cheap Media price of
A$10 ($5 Euro, Kroner or US $5) if your funds stretch that
far?,... if not, then contact me anyhow!!!!! ,... and I'll
organise something in order for you to receive the album also!
NEW ALBUM "CHANGES": - OFFICIAL RELEASE JANUARY 2006: - It's
official!,... after a very long 3 year wait, January 2006 brings
forth the fifth album release from my growing catelogue, a
stunning Bluegrass & Acoustic style solo album titled "Changes" As
with every artist, our goal is to try and make each album better
than the last and I thought following "Second Wind" was going to
be a tough one, but I think weve done it!. I have always loved
bluegrass and I wanted this album to have the beautiful bluegrass
flavour of my previous collaboration album "Blue Mountain Rain"
but I also wanted it to stretch the bluegrass boundaries to try
and capture the gorgeous contemporary gentler, acoustic sound you
hear in the more modern bluegrass music such as the 'Alison Krauss
sound'. I think we've achieved that really well,... it's very
different and very beautiful and I think (hope!??) you are all
going to love it!. It is a complete solo album this time,.. and
that was a decision I made because as much as I love working &
recording with 'Acoustic Shock', they have their own - very
distinct, special sound and I didn't want them to have to
compromise it - in order to get the sound I wanted for this album.
As with all my albums, every one of them has been a little
different from the previous one,.. each testing the boundaries of
the music I call mine,.. this album is no different and I'm proud
to release it as mine. It's most definitely Bluegrass and has some
fantastically strong toe tapping traditional sounding songs on it
but spread between those are a number of beautiful acoustic
ballads that will quite simply 'tear your heart out'!. It's sound
is BIG, but gentle, STRONG but soft,.. in fact, it's really hard
for me to believe it's actually me! This album also delivers a
first for the industry, being the first joint project ever worked
on by well known Australian producers Rod McCormack & Herm Kovac.
I can't remember exactly how that happened, and why my project was
chosen, but it was a great experience and in the process has
created a true jewel. Called "Changes"- because there have been so
many big changes in my life in the years since the last album
(some of which will become very apparent over the next six
months!) and I believe the sound of and confidence behind this
album are truly a reflection of many of those things. Change
happens to us all and isn't always welcomed, but I believe it's
our response to change - even the simple things like growing
older, that makes us better people.
Of course, it will be out in early January and if you would like
to get one 'hot off the press' please drop me an order anytime
between now and then. As always, I'd appreciate $10 - or any small
token to help cover postage etc as this was most certainly my most
expensive project to date but I believe you won't be
disappointed!,. (of course, if you are then there is always a
money back guarantee!) The first single will be released in
February 2006 and hopefully my radio friends will love it enough
to give it some airtime and perhaps a live chat sometime in the
new year,.. more on that next time!
NEW ALBUMS UPDATE: - Not much to say here this time,.. except for
those of you who were hoping to hear the wonderful music of Jim,
Marty, Nigel and Quentin from "Acoustic Shock" Bluegrass band on
the new album,.. don't fret as they'll all be joining us on our
Gospel album in 2006. Progress is slow, but continues on the new
Collaboration album with Country/Folk duo partner Pat Drummond.
This album has been stalled a number of times this year but should
resume soon. I should add here that Pat has actually been busy
working on his long-awaited kids album and that should also be
released next year if all goes well. The Country album is still in
the pre-production phase (the most difficult phase!), as is my
collaboration project with my singer/bass player sister Liz
Frencham, we will be putting both together slowly. I am planning
to have a 'more time at home' year next year so I will have more
time to work on such things. All exciting so keep in touch!!
GIG & OTHER NEWS: - I think I caught up about most gigs & travels
that occurred up until our big trip and following that we took
some time out to have a real holiday which was just what we needed
to really wind down after such an experience. The gigs didn't get
going again really till September so it was a really good break.
It was good to catch up with Mike and Diane & friends from the
south coast at the 'Songbird Cafe', I know originally the
organisers weren't expecting to get the whole band at that gig but
sometimes it just happens and we are very thankful!!. It was also
wonderful to receive such a wonderful reception at my first
appearance for the Blacktown Country Music Club. I have known the
club was there for a while, but wasn't really well informed about
the meetings etc and therefore their invitation for me to perform
at one of their shows was a real honour. I met some lovely people
on the day and hope to be back there performing soon. It was nice
to be back up in the Hunter Valley performing again. Sorry to
those who couldn't come to the winery gig but note that myself and
Pat will be back there at a new country music venue called 'Harrigans
Pub' in February, so please come out and support that one. October
also gave us our first performance at the Tooleybuc Murray Muster
Festival and what fun we had!! We understand that as an act we
were quite different to the bulk of the performers who were
singing covered, better known material, but it seemed that after
the shock wore off, the crowd didn't seem to mind at all! We met a
bunch of lovely people and we hope to be invited back another
year!
Over the coming months please keep an eye out for us in Tamworth -
I know it's a busy time but don't forget us!,.. unfortunately it's
getting more expensive to be there every year I go and venues for
shows are very hard to find. I will be doing two full concert
shows with Pat Drummond and one with Acoustic Shock Bluegrass Band
- unfortunately they are all $10 ticketed shows but the expense of
the venues & PA systems etc have made that a fact of life. It
would be nice to say we are making some money,.. but alas, we are
hoping to simply cover costs and for that reason please support
one of the shows if you can,... besides you will enjoy yourself!.
I've had to make a decision to include my Album launch as part of
the "Bluegrass Spectacular" at Tamworth because the venues were
charging too much to hire singularly. Again I'm sorry, as I know
this means some of you will think twice before you come, but know
it will be a fantastic show - with not only hearing my new album
launched with some of the best musicians in bluegrass,.. but
you'll get to hear Rod & Geoff McCormack & their friends
presenting another great set of bluegrass music along with special
guest appearances from Gina Jeffreys and Kasey Chambers,.. believe
me,.. it will be worth every cent of your $12,.. so please give it
a go!
For all my friends in Sydney please note that Acoustic Shock and I
will be getting together and performing firstly at my Sydney
Launch - which will be as part of Bob Howe's wonderful Canterbury
Country Show in February, and also on a wonderful Sydney Harbour
Cruise in February so please come along and support it. It will be
the first cruise supporting bluegrass music so we need your
support for this one. The price is not a 'cheapie' I know,.. but
to get the cruise, great music and a lovely smorgasboard lunch
etc,.. it's a pretty worthwhile day out.
THANKS:- To everyone who has come to the gigs lately especially
Smithfield RSL which had a fine roll up!,... to all those who
supported the fundraiser for the kids hospital at Penrith and to
Bill, Yvonne, John, Maureen, Charlie, Barb, Daryl & Helen for the
interviews,.. hopefully I'll be talking to many more of you soon.
Anyway,.. not much else to say, have a lovely Christmas!,.. hoping
to see lots of you at Tamworth and if not,.. drop me a line, it
would be lovely to hear from you!
Lots of Love,..
Karen Lynne
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SUCCESSFUL UK/EUROPEAN TOUR, NEW SINGLE & VIDEO
RELEASE FOR
- AUSTRALIAN ARTIST KAREN LYNNE
2005 has been a busy year for Karen Lynne, one that will be
remembered for covering much new ground. Fresh from a 5 week
European & UK tour that included performances in Denmark, Germany,
The Netherlands, Norway, England and Wales - with Sydney Bluegrass
band ³Acoustic Shock² she is now back in business preparing for
her newest product release.
Audience response from all performances were excellent, with
encores given on every show and even a standing ovation given in
Norway. Tour highlights included playing support to top US
Bluegrass artist Ricky Skaggs & his amazing band, Kentucky Thunder
at the Norsk Country Treffı Festival in Breim (Norway) and being
selected to perform at the prestigious North Wales Country Music
Festival (Wales) in place of Billy Jo Spears whose appearances
were cancelled due to ill health. This would be the first tour of
this magnitude, in these regions for any Australian Bluegrass act.
On her return home, she continues preparing for the release of her
second Bluegrass album - this time a solo effort, early in 2006.
Meanwhile she is to see the year out with the release of the fifth
single from her highly acclaimed independent Country album ³Second
Wind², this time teaming it with her very first Video clip. The
single, penned by Claire Lynch is the title track of ³Second Wind²
and is a decidedly bluegrass flavoured track that looks at
reinvigorating lost dreams and taking hold of precious second
chances, something we all need to do at times in life. Produced by
Herm Kovac, the song ³Second Wind" is the fifth single release
from this outstanding 11 times nominated album and is almost sure
to take a place on the Australian Country Music Chart as all four
previous singles have done so far - three of them reaching the Top
10.
Karen has now released 4 quality albums, received a total of 27
high profile Award Nominations (this includes 5 in the Australian
Country Music "Golden Guitar" Awards) and has achieved 3 major
Awards wins including 'Australian Independent Female Vocalist Of
The Year' (Australian Independent Country Music Awards) and the
³Bluegrass & Traditional Country² Award (VIC & National Country
Music Awards). She has toured widely both nationally &
internationally and continues to demonstrate her dedication,
consistency & proven ability in the Australian Country Music
Industry
Radio Single Released to radio on the NFS 100, Australian Country
singles series
For further information on Karen Lynne & Interviews : Karen Lynne
Music
Ph: +612-4757 3292 Fx: +612-4757 3209
Em: KarenLynne@bigpond.com
www.karenlynne.com
For information on the Video Clip Release - Ph: (+612) 4757 3292
"SECOND WIND" is distributed through;
SHOESTRING RECORDS
PH: 02 47881157 FAX: 02 47841335
www.shoestringrecords.tv
& ONE STOP ENTERTAINMENT
Roxanne Brown
PH: 07 3276 2321 FAX: 07 3279 7931
rox@onestopent.com.au
& also through ³KAREN LYNNE MUSIC²
P. O. Box 250
Wentworth Falls, NSW, 2782, Australia
-
HEADLINES:-
SUCCESSFUL EUROPEAN/UK TOUR
- INCLUDING RICKY SKAGGS & KENTUCKY THUNDER SUPPORT
DEBUT VIDEO CLIP RELEASE
TOP 10 CHART SUCCESS FOR ³HEART OF A HEARTACHE²
WORLD RELEASE FOR TWO ³BMR² SINGLES
NEW ALBUMS UPDATE
THANKS
Hi Everyone!,... Hope you havenıt given me up for dead??,... What
a year this has been!,.. not so much in forthcoming product I
agree, but one of the biggest for covering ground. Since the dawn
of the year I can say that I have actually been to every
Australian state except NT,.. and 6 overseas countries as well,..
not a bad effort, hey! (... although the SA visit was more for
some rest and relaxation than actual work,.. but I still got
there!). So, now where does one start?,... so much to tell! Hope
you are all well and life is just humming along,.. As usual Iım
apologising for not getting in touch with you all as regularly as
I would like, but time has been hard to find lately.
SUCCESSFUL EUROPE/UK TOUR - INCLUDING
RICKY SKAGGS & KENTUCKY THUNDER SUPPORT: -
- After many long months of planning we are proud to announce
the great success of our 5 week tour in Europe and Britain for
Sydney bluegrass band "Acoustic Shock" & myself.
Whilst I have crossed the big pond a couple of time previously to
work in England as a solo act, this was the first time weıve taken
a full band and covered so many countries. The trip was in short a
great success and proved to me more than anything else I have ever
done that there is a huge wonderful welcoming audience who -
unrestrained by the invisible (pecking order) in Australiaıs
Country Music Industry, appreciate great music just because it's
great music and not because of who you are. The tour proved to be
a much larger event that I ever imagined,... I possibly even bit
off a little more than I would usually chew, but what's that they
say,.. 'Bite off more than you can chew,... then chew it!,.. plan
more than you can do,... then do it!,.. Take on more than you can
bear, then bear it,.. plan your castle in the air and then build a
ship to take you there,... well,.. actually we took a plane, but
the result is the same, it was a mammoth achievement and something
we won't forget in a very long time.
Most amazingly it went off with very few problems really,.. the
only casualties being Nigel's lost camcorder, my lost earring, a
few bruises for Liz and one of our UK gigs being quite rudely
cancelled at very short notice,... however that was pretty good
considering the things we did and the miles we covered. We did
start out thinking the trip was doomed for failure when on arrival
in London, Marty's banjo & it's neck seemed to have been
separated!!,.. (yes, literally!),.. but this story luckily had a
happy ending. After breaking a banjo neck while flying back from
Brisbane 3 days before, Marty had to resort to taking his spare'
banjo (of course everyone has one,.. dont you??), however to
prevent any similar accidents on such a long flight he temporarily
disassembled the banjo for safety, flying it in two parcels. Of
course the worse case scenario was that the airline would lose one
of the parcels and true to form - they did!,.. which made one very
unhappy Marty for the first few days!!! At last it finally arrived
after doing a world tour on it's own,.. calm and happiness then
descended and we had nothing but great gigs, met great people and
enjoyed loads of great sightseeing. Wow!,... it was such a
great trip we are still enjoying the memories!,.. can't quite
believe it really happened,.. it seems like a weird & wonderful
dream! We saw so much!, the whole trip was great - every gig just
got better and better,... encores every time!,.. even a standing
ovation in Norway!,.. and the highlight you ask?,.. I guess it had
to be standing next to Ricky Skaggs singing "Will the circle be
unbroken ",... he even threw to me for a verse!! (pity I couldn't
think of another one!)
Briefly we started in Denmark and did a number of great gigs there
including a wonderful festival in Skagan which is a beautiful
fishing village - wonderful place for sightseeing too! - and
that's a good thing too, cause it only gets dark for a couple of
hours a day so you really may as well make the most of such long
days. We then travelled to Germany and performed there and then
after some time spent taking in the beautiful Southern German
towns & their architecture we headed off to the Bavarian Alps,...
where the views were nothing short of magnificent!. Then it was
back on the Autobarn and off to the Netherlands to perform next
(and when you're driving at 150kms in the slow lane it can be
quite a quick trip!). On arrival in Holland we took the
opportunity to look around Rotterdam & Amsterdam - a very
interesting place!,.. (and yes,... those stories you hear about
are all true!) and then off to a wonderful concert with Billy
Yates, before flying off to the stunning mountains of Norway for a
festival to die for!!! where we experienced the highlight of the
trip - playing support to "Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder".
This was a 4 day trip never to be forgotten, not only for the
amazingly beautiful scenery (like nothing weıd ever seen),.. but
for the chance to play to such an appreciative audience and then
to sit back and watch Bluegrass at it's best (from Ricky and the
band!). Of course we also got a great kick out of meeting them and
for the boys to have a late night pick with them,.. what can I
say,.. it couldnıt get any better than that! Then it was back to
England for a number of gigs there - including the amazing
Wolvestock Festival where the linedancing goes on rain, hail or
shine!!?,... (we're still not sure whether that's actually a good
thing,.. but each to his own we say!!!),.. and a fabulous finale
at the "North Wales Country Music Festival" where we played in
place of Billy Jo Spears who had unfortunately been taken ill. It
was certainly a great experience and we met many wonderful people
and collected many great memories we wonıt forget in a long time!
Of course with the new single coming out, I would love to take the
opportunity to have a live chat with all of my radio friends and
journalists about our adventures so please consider this as an
invitation from me to talk about it all, anytime soon. A brief but
special thanks to the DJs - Bjarne & Kathy, Hanner & Ole,
Freidrich, Jorgen, Remi and Bart, Marie, John, Alan,.. the Gig &
Venue organisers - Dave, Peter and the folks from "Friends Kotz",
Peer, Cor, Alan, Jim, Jon, Richard, Les,.... Eberhard, Monika &
David, for the much needed beds for our weary heads,... to our
tourguides including, Fran, Monika, Lauraine & Deiter,.. and
lastly to Billy Yates, Joni Harms, Mandy Strobel, Ken & Barbie (Texana)
who shared the shows with us during the trip. Of course forgive me
if I've forgotten someone,.. headıs still spinning!
TOP 10 CHART SUCCESS FOR ³HEART OF A HEARTACHE²: - Firstly I would
like to thank all my Radio Presenter friends for supporting the
last Australian single "Heart of a Heartache". I didnıt think it
would get much notice with me being out of the country and all,
but I was very wrong. It received some very strong airplay and
reached Number 4 on the Australian Country Music chart.
FIFTH AUSTRALIAN "SECOND WIND² SINGLE RELEASED: - It is also time
for another single from the "Second Wind" album, this will very
likely be the final single release for this album and I'd love it
to do well on the charts also. It's about to be released in
Australia on NFS 100, so please help it on it's way. I'll be
teaming it with a Country Music Video clip, so please give the
clip a little plug as well to all those who have Country Music TV.
FIRST VIDEO CLIP RELEASE: - Yep!, I never thought there'd come a
day when I would find the confidence to actually do it, but I've
done it. Iıve never really considered myself (video clip)
material,.. but it seems that it has become (standard) procedure
for Country Music artists, pretty well expected of all the signed
acts and high profile independents. I hope you'll enjoy it - and
when you see it, ... let me know what you think (be gentle,.. I'm
new to all this technical stuff!). The track will be the title
track - "Second Wind" and will be released together with the radio
single to give it a boost,... it's such a big step for me,.. I
never thought I would see the day!
WORLD SINGLE RELEASE FOR BLUE MOUNTAIN RAIN SINGLES: - Due to the
tour we also thought it would be a good opportunity to try a world
release for a couple of songs from the "Blue Mountain Rain" album
being that we were taking Australian Bluegrass to the world. Self
penned track "This Ring" was released along with a slower track,
the lovely old Hank Lochlan track "Send me the pillow that you
dream on" - to the world radio market in July and both singles did
very well receiving lots of great airplay. I wasnıt here to keep
track of how "Send me the Pillow" went on the charts but I was
informed that "This Ring" made it to the Top 5 on the UK/Europe
Hot Disc Chart which was great and hopefully motivated some people
to come along to our shows and hear the live version. Thank you to
all my DJ friends who gave the songs some airplay,.. hope to have
a new CD for you all soon,...
NEW ALBUMS UPDATE: - The biggest mystery of the year seems to be
whatıs happened to my solo Bluegrass album?,.. well, I am happy to
say that after a few severe hitches,... it is back on track and I
am really working hard to ensure that it will be released in early
2006, sorry for the wait!.,.. I hope it will be worth it.
Recording continues on the new Collaboration album with
Country/Folk duo partner Pat Drummond. This album also stalled due
to both myself, Pat and our bass player not been available for
sessions but I'm hopeful that the final bed tracks will be
finalised before the end of the year. . The Country album is still
in the pre-production phase (the most difficult phase!) and it
will take some time, however, if all goes well, our planned Gospel
Bluegrass album will start in the studio soon. I'm also working on
a collaboration project with my singer/bass player sister Liz
Frencham, which we will be putting together slowly. Liz and I have
both been into music for many years although our tastes have been
in slightly different, yet intercepting segments of the musical
spectrum. While my music crosses the Country, Folk & Bluegrass
genres, hers crosses the Jazz, Folk & Acoustic Pop genres, but we
discovered that after spending time on the recent tour together
(when she joined us as Acoustic Shock's bass player), and each
being singer/songwriters,... there was a lot of common ground
about what we do and love. There are also a lot of DJ and Media
friends out there who know us both and who have commented to me
over the years that we should consider a collaboration project and
so we've decided to do it also, it will take a little while but
will happen.
GIG & OTHER NEWS: - I have given you a good write up on the
overseas trip in the earlier part of the update, so I thought I
should go back and mention some of the other good gigs that have
happened over the last few months. Firstly a really good trip to
WA in April gave us the chance to meet up with a bunch of new Djs,
organisers and supporters,.. it was a great opportunity to
continue our gradually increasing profile in that part of
Australia. It was also a lot of fun to be working with wonderful;
bush poets Rod and Kerry Lee and also their talented
singer/songwriter son Dave. On this trip we also had the extra
pleasure of gigging for the WA Folk Federation & going to Albany -
a place where Iıd never worked before to perform, some of these
gigs with wonderful bush poet Peter Blythe which was a real treat.
Then it was back to NSW and down to the South Coast where I was
invited to sing at the SCCMA Festival. Due to illness I missed out
last year, so it was really nice to finally make a contribution to
their show. From there it was down to beautiful Mt Beauty to play
some Bluegrass with Acoustic Shock and all was fine until the day
before the gig when Jim, our guitarist rang to say he was being
hospitalised for a nasty little kidney stone and he didn't think
he'd make the gig!. Luckily we have a pretty versatile bunch of
players and we ended up doing all the shows as a four piece, well
done guys, that was hard work!.
May took us to Victoria and a chance to do some gigs with Merelyn
& David Carter. Thanks to all those supporters who came along. The
double-act worked really well and lots of people commented on what
a great show we presented. Sorry for the problems we encountered
for those who attended the gig at the Cornish Arms, unfortunately
some gigs are'difficult' to say the least but I think we did a
good job regardless of the difficult circumstances. Then it was
out to western NSW to entertain at the Moree Trade Fair,... &
where I 'saved the day' and did almost the entire days gig on my
own when Pat was stricken with a nasty dose of food poisoning
which kept him bedridden for a good day,.. was scary, but kinda
nice to do all those old songs I haven't sung for a while!. June
took us to QLD and although just a flying visit, we had a really
enjoyable day at the Kalbar show which included seeing a rare
performance from Chad Morgan - who still manages to get a great
response from the crowd! and then a spot at the Boonah Country
Music Club which was excellent also. Then it was back home to
prepare for our big ocean hop.
SERVICE AWARD FROM THE SOUTH COAST COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION: - It
seems that just when I was least expecting to receive any Awards,
cause I haven't had any new product out for a while,.. I had the
great honour of receiving a special "Service Award" from the SCCMA.
I grew up in this CM Association and spent many years active on
committees, helping organising shows and events, raising money
etc. while I lived on the south coast. I also put together a
documented history of the Association for it's 30 year
Anniversary, which was a really big job. Since moving to the Blue
Mountains, I have not been able to remain as active but have kept
my membership with the club and try to help where I can. Not being
so active these days I was therefore very humbled and proud to
receive such a token of recognition for the contributions I'd made
over the years,.. thankyou to everyone involved.
THANKS: - To all the DJs that took the time out and made the
effort to come and see one of our gigs both in Australia and
UK/Europe (especially to the overseas based ones). It was lovely
to meet you all,.. and impressed me greatly that you bothered. I
only wish I had that new album out so I could give you a real
thankyou gift, but it will be out soon and I won't forget. Thanks
to all the organisers who assisted us in WA with our gigs in
April, especially Rod and Kerry. We also got the chance to put on
a show for the WA Folk Federation, so special thanks to Carmel,
Megan and all those who made that happen. We had a fantastic time
and met a lot of new wonderful people. Thanks once again to my DJ
friends in WA who let us have some radio time - Derek, Megan,
Sherryl, Geoff, John, Keith, Jean, Brendon, it was really nice to
chat to you all again.. thanks also to Rod, Kerry, Peter & Jill
who lent us beds for the trip. Thanks also to Pat who didn't
forget my birthday for once and made up for previous oversights by
not only remembering but marking the occasion with the biggest
chocolate cake you could ever imagine!!,.. so if I've gained a
couple of kilos next time we meet, you can blame him!.
Thanks to Rolo and the Mt Beauty Festival Committee, a great
little festival once again. Thanks again to all the other DJ
friends who supported the gigs over the months - especially
Maureen & Don who turned up at Crawdaddys. Also to all our
Victorian DJ friends to whom we caught up with while performing
there, or whom took the time to give us interview airtime,
including all those from Country Fm and also Ray, Big Al, Andy,
Jaydee, Geoff, Trudy, Pam, Jacey, Peter, Tony & Brian and also,..
Merelyn, David , Rick and Di Banfield for the Accommodation.
Thanks to Sue for all her assistance in getting us up to Qld,.. &
Robyn and all those from the Boonah CM club,.. I realised just how
long itıs been since we've toured up there,.. so I'm going to make
a real effort to get up there again soon.
Well this Media Update is long overdue, I can't believe I haven't
been able to write to you since last April,.. but please forgive
me. I think I have a good excuse this time. Of course with the new
single, video clip and the overseas trip, I have absolutely HEAPS
to talk about so I would welcome the chance to have a phone chat
with any or all of my DJ and Journalist friends. I'll be trying to
contact many of you over the next few months to catch up because
itıs been so long, so if you can give me a few minutes of your
time for a chat that will be appreciated. Also not so many gigs on
the gig guide this month but thatıs just cause I've been out of
the loop for a little while,.. but don't worry, the list should
fatten itself up a bit over the next few months.
Lots of Love,..
Karen Lynne
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MARCH 2005
KAREN LYNNE MUSIC
P. O. Box 250, Wentworth Falls, NSW, 2782
Fax: (02) 4757 3209 Mob: 0407 603277
Email:
KarenLynne@bigpond.com or
karenlyn@lisp.com.au
Web Page -
http://www.karenlynne.com
HEADLINES:-
FOURTH AUSTRALIAN ³SECOND WIND² SINGLE
RELEASED
NEW ALBUMS UPDATE
NEWS
Greetings again!,... hope you are happy & healthy and the year has
started well for you all. Christmas does seem so far away now
doesnıt it!. As for me, I usually struggle through the Christmas
madness then reward myself with 3-4 weeks of rest and relaxation
in january as itıs a quiet time for gigs until I resume work at
the Tamworth Country Music Festival. Itıs always been a welcome
way to start the year, a time to rejuvenate, catch up and then
organise the year ahead. Unfortunately it didnıt happen this
year!,.. from New years eve we went to Gulgong for their
festival,.. then down to Tasmania,.. then straight to Tamworth
without a break!. Suddenly there I was and it was February and I
was feeling anything but rejuvenated or organised, but hey,... it
was fun!
I have tried to spend a few weeks in February to catch up,... but
suddenly all the new year projects are demanding attention,.. so
if you havenıt heard from me for a while,.. or I owe you
something,.. donıt worry, it may take a little longer,.. but it
will happen. Anyway,.. not a lot to tell you this update,.. just a
quick catch up,.. no awards or anything lately as I havenıt had
new product for a while,.. but rest assured I intend to make up
for that soon, in a big way!
FOURTH AUSTRALIAN ³SECOND WIND² SINGLE RELEASED - Yep,.. time for
another single from my ³Second Wind² album that has done so well
since itıs release,.. this time a little uptempo track ³Heart of a
Heartache²,.. released in Australia on the latest NFS 94. To all
my radio presenter friends, please give it a spin if you can over
the next few months as all 3 singles so far from ³Second Wind²
have charted and it would be nice to get this one up there too.
NEW ALBUMS UPDATE -With Rod McCormack confirmed as producer for
the new solo Bluegrass album, production on it continues slowly.
Itıs due for release in June, and only time will tell if we can
achieve that,.. but Iım certainly going to try. Recording
continues on the new Collaboration album with Country/Folk duo
partner Pat Drummond. This album is going down well,.. although
thereıs a little delay happening here as our bass player has run
off to Vietnam for a few months!,.... but work will resume as soon
as possible. The Country album is still in the pre-production
phase (the most difficult phase!) but our new Gospel Bluegrass
album (did I tell you about that one??),.. is about to kick into
gear also. If all goes well it will feature once again lots of the
talented guys in Acoustic Shock ,... (and a few more!) and will be
filled with a lot of old gospel standards many of you will know.
UK & EUROPE TOUR FOR BLUEGRASS BAND - Work continues on the
tour,.. certainly one of my more ambitious projectsı to date,...
but even with all the accolades our Bluegrass album ³Blue Mountain
Rain² received, letıs face it, it did little to scratch the
surface of the glass ceiling between us Indiesı and the
Australian Country Music Industry movers & shakersı so it seems
more sensible to expand our market. Weıll be touring with a small
bluegrass format in UK & Europe in July 2005. It will be a great
chance to take Australian Bluegrass to other parts of the world,
and we hope to meet many of my media friends from across the
waters (and do some sight seeing as well!)
THANKS - this month to all the organisers of the Gulgong, Tamar
Valley and Cobargo Folk Festivals, we had a fantastic time and met
a lot of new wonderful people. Thanks to those who came along to
the New Years Eve night,.. it was fun!. Thanks also to Ron, Brian,
Joy, Phillip, Tim, Lloyd, Troy, Jack and Alder - all Radio
Presenters from Tassie that made us feel so welcome (sorry if I
missed someone!),... and to all those from Radio 7THE, 92.1 Fm for
putting on a great gig!,.. to Hank & Donna Koopman & sister
Shirley and Neil who let a weary party of three make themselves at
home on their doorstep!,.. Mike and Gina and the Gulgong festival
committee and all the new friends we caught up with up there, also
presenter Cosmos for the time for an interview!.
To Andrew Clermont & Sam (& family) for the hard work in putting
on the Tamworth poetry breakfasts and allowing us to do some
shows,.. (& to Pat Drummond for getting up so early & joining
me,.. that WAS asking a lot!),.. to all the radio presenters who
came to the shows and say hi!,.. the management of the Tamworth
Golf Club and Alandale Motel for letting us use their venues,...
to Trev for inviting Marty up to play with him at the Tamworth
Bluegrass spectacular,.... Bruce and Pam for the wonderful
accommodation and Anna Rose & Gary Coxhead for the articles &
interview. Thanks to Brian & Shirleyanne for the wonderful
accommodation at Cobargo and to Neil who took the time to say hi
there also. To Terry and Jan from Crawdaddyıs and to all who came
along to that gig,.. it was a really fun little night and Iım sure
weıll be back soon. Thanks also to Sue, Lorraine and Jillian for
the assistance at the Mackander Village gig.
GIG & OTHER NEWS - Otherwise, the good news is a return visit to
WA & VIC, then across the (really) big pond in July to Europe.
Hopefully weıll meet some of our new friends from our recent
tours,.. so please support our shows if you can!,...
Lots of Love,.. Karen Lynne
March 2005
NEW SINGLE RELEASE FOR KAREN LYNNE - "HEART OF A
HEARTACHE"
With the commencement of a bright new year comes the latest single
for Karen Lynne. The song "Heart of a Heartache" is the fourth
track to be released from Karen's outstanding 11 times nominated
"Second Wind" album and is destined for solid airplay and chart
success. Produced by Herm Kovac, this album contains fourteen
great songs that are both powerful and passionate.
Karen has now personally received a total of 27 high profile Award
Nominations (including 5 in the Australian Country Music "Golden
Guitar" Awards). In addition to this she has also won 3 major
Awards including 'Australian Independent Female Vocalist Of The
Year' in the Australian Independent Country Music Awards (2003)
and the ³Bluegrass & Traditional Country² Award at the 2004 VIC
Country Music Awards all of which demonstrate her dedication,
consistency & proven ability in a relatively short professional
career.
A Kim Richey/Al Anderson co-write, this song is a great uptempo
track that departs a little from her previously more traditional
country & acoustic style, but nevertheless demonstrates that she
is just as capable singing contemporary country songs and
occasionally enjoys the challenge.
Currently she is continuing her touring and promotion of this
album and is shortly to return to the recording studio and begin
work on the newest project, a follow up Bluegrass album to repeat
the success of the Award winning "Blue Mountain Rain"
collaboration album, release a couple of years ago.
Released to radio on the NFS #94, Australian
Country singles series:-
For further information on Karen Lynne & Interviews : Karen
Lynne Music
Ph: +612-4757 3292 Fx: +612-4757 3209
Em:
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"SECOND WIND" is distributed through;
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KAREN LYNNE - MEDIA UPDATE & GIG GUIDE
HEADLINES: -
CHANGE OF ADDRESS
FOURTH AUSTRALIAN SECOND WIND SINGLE OUT EARLY 2005
BLUEGRASS ALBUM UPDATE
NEW COUNTRY ALBUM
NEW COLLABORATION ALBUM
MEDIA TRAVEL LIST
UK & EUROPE TOUR FOR BLUEGRASS BAND
GIG & OTHER NEWS
Hi everyone, I hope Christmas finds you happy and healthy and not
too busy. Take a minute to relax & put those Christmas trees up &
perhaps a few fairy lights on the front porch!,.. its time for a
bit of peace and quiet,.. and a few moments to review the past
year and think about the coming one. I have had an interesting
year, one of much soul searching & learning to let go of goals &
dreams that are no longer relevant in my life. Fortunately Ive
realised how much the act of holding on to them - keeps us from
moving forward, so heres to letting go, believing in what we can
do,... and doing it.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS - Please take a minute to adjust your records
and change my Post Office Box number,... Its only the Box Number
thats been changed - due to the Post Office doing some
renovations and installing new boxes, and its now P. O. Box 250
(no longer P. O. Box 1000). Dont stress if youve sent something
recently and wonder if it got to me?,... it will, the staff know
me well, are friendly & efficient, and certainly will redirect it
to my new box.
FOURTH AUSTRALIAN SECOND WIND SINGLE OUT EARLY 2005 - The next
single from Second Wind will be out early in 2005, please look
out for it and give it a spin if you can!
BLUEGRASS ALBUM UPDATE - The wheels are churning into high gear at
last!. Most tracks have been selected & ready for the studio,...
and Rod McCormack has been confirmed as producer. His reputation
for great production has indeed been solidified over the past few
years, but its Rods background in Bluegrass that has made him my
choice for producer on this project. As most Australians know,
hes a champion Bluegrass banjo player & guitarist, with a long
history in Bluegrass music and hes welcomed this project as
something new & exciting for 2005.
NEW COUNTRY ALBUM - ... and while were on the subject of new
projects, work is about to start also on the next Country album,
once again with Herm Kovac at the helm. I think Herm did a
fantastic job of producing the last album and giving it such a
gorgeous fresh sound,.. we wont be rushing this one but it will
kick off early in 2005 also.
NEW COLLABORATION ALBUM - December also marks the commencement of
recording a new Collaboration album with Country/Folk duo partner
Pat Drummond. This album will be a mixture of new versions of some
of Pats earlier recorded material and some totally new material.
There are a number of songs Ive been singing with Pat for ages
that were never considered for recording previously because theyd
been already released on Pats earlier albums. Many fans request
the version we sing on stage, so these newer versions will be
recorded along with some previously unrecorded story-telling
songs,.. please note that it will be produced by me! and be a
politic-free zone!
MEDIA TRAVEL LIST - Thank you to everyone who has sent me
details,.. its going to take me a little while to get all the
info into my special database,.. but I think it will make it a lot
easier to organise myself while travelling and hopefully enable me
to see more of you in person on these trips.
UK & EUROPE TOUR FOR BLUEGRASS BAND - More exciting news as its
been confirmed that I will be touring with a small bluegrass
format in UK & Europe in July 2005. It will be a wonderful chance
to take Australian Bluegrass to other parts of the world,
especially when there is no formal recognition for this most
traditional type of Country Music in Australia. We hope to meet
many of my DJ friends and do some sight seeing as well,.... so if
any of my overseas friends reading this, know of good venues or
gig opportunities let me know immediately.
GIG & OTHER NEWS - Following a nice Christmas break Ill be
joining Pat at the Gulgong Folk Festival for the first time,...
and then flying down to Tassie (one of my most favourite places in
Australia!) to sing some Bluegrass at the Tamar Valley Folk
Festival! Im told both of these are gorgeous little festivals &
theyll be a nice change in the lead up to the heat & bustle of
Tamworth. I will be at tamworth again, however the Awards Schedule
changes have meant that many of the gigs previously available to
independent artists like myself in the earlier days of the
Festival have been taken by the signed acts. With the Tamworth
Festival being such an expensive exercise for most indies to
support bands etc it means that once again Karen Lynne & Acoustic
Shock will not be appearing in any official capacity this coming
festival (although I dont doubt there will be a few unofficial
appearances here and there,.. so watch out for us!!!). Other
festivals booked include Cobargo Folk Festival, a return visit to
WA, the Mount Beauty Music Muster (with Acoustic Shock) in April,
back down to Victoria in May and then across the (really) big pond
in july to Europe!,...
Thanks to all those Media & other friends who gave me such
encouragement and support at Mildura,.. it was a real challenge
doing a festival totally solo (when Im so used to working with
my band &/or Pat Drummond), but it was a really good experience.
It was so good to meet up with so many friends and supporters and
catch up with many artist friends I havent talked to for a while.
Congrats go to John Arnold and his team of organisers for a mighty
effort, especially the Awards night which was a top concert. I had
the pleasure of presenting an Award this year which was a great
honour.
It was lovely to get over to Southern & Western Australia recently
and meet some wonderful new radio friends and supporters,.... I
also attended & performed at the FAA Convention (SA) which was a
really enjoyable experience. It was really interesting to be
involved and feel like an integral part of the Australian Folk
music scene,... met some wonderfully interesting people too! Then
it was over to WA for a great few weeks, spending much time with
Rod & Kerrie Lee, bush poet extraordinaires! and organisers of the
Diggers Camp, this years host to the Australian Bush Poetry
Championships. It was nice to catch up with Murray, Ray, Marco &
Shirley from the Naked Poets and be a part of their shows. Another
special treat was being able to perform for the South Coast
Country Music Association again. I grew up singing as a member of
this Association and the role of these regional Country Music
Clubs should never be underestimated. They provide a lot of help
to the community along with the encouragement & nurturing of
Country Music at a local level.
Special Thanks go to all the Mildura organising committee, Mike,
Diane, Ray & the organising committees of the SCCMA and Springwood
Folk club,..... my encouragement team at Mildura! (Jeff, Doug, Bob
& Noelene, Max & the Hot Fm team,.. (Im sorry, I dont have room
to name you all!), the many Radio Presenters who have allowed us
to come into their studios & chat to their listeners lately,... &
to Jeff & Louise, John & Denise Schumann, Rod, Kerrie, Dave & Di
Lee, Paul & Maria Duff & Ian Simpson for the Accommodation and
hospitality during our travels. Achiever of the year this year
though, has got to be Dave Prior - for not only his wine but his
amazing ability to conjour up one spectacular Chocolate & Cherry
Ripe Mudcake in my hour of need (which was well past midnight I
should add!),.. I will be eternally in your debt!. Anyway,...
Christmas Greetings to you all,.. have a safe, happy & relaxing
Christmas,... I know I will see many of you in Tamworth but please
note that I have only a couple of gigs this year, so please
support our shows if you can!,... May 2005 be a wonderful year for
us all!
Lots of Love,.. Karen Lynne
Karen Lynne
&
Acoustic Shock
Tamworth Festival 2003
"The Pub"
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