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carrie clark - singer songwriter musician

Live music and summer fun

6/26/2019

Happy Summer!
It is finally here! Long days filled with sunshine, swimming, family visits, backyard bbq's, camping, sleepovers, star gazing and day after day of that feeling life is getting out of its routine and the focus is on all things fun. I have so many memories of staying up until the sun went to sleep, playing kick the can with neighbor kids, running through the sprinklers with my sisters, long car rides and rainy summer family vacations. I'm ready for the change of season and the Lonesome Lovers and I are kicking summer off with a family friendly show in Des Moines. With my latest switchover to a new email system, I'm sending you all a little something of a repeat as there were quite a few people that missed last month's newsletter so let me put the needle on the record and hope you all can hear me this time around...

Short burst of a sparkler...

This Thursday, 6/27 Summer kick off show in Des Moines
Can you hear me now? Old and clunky to new and sparkly

The long set of the summer sun...

Summer kick off show in Des Moines, Thursday, June 27
Carrie Clark and the Lonesome Lovers kick summer off at the Quarterdeck in Des Moines this Thursday. New songs to share and donations will go to Des Moines Dollars for Scholars. This family friendly show starts at 7pm and is free for all ages. Rain or shine, we'll be there!
Quarterdeck: 22307 Dock Ave South, Des Moines, WA

Can you hear me now? Old and clunky to new and sparkly
My apologies to those who already heard about this change, but quite a few got missed last month so I'm going to do a small repeat.. With the New Year I have a new email system. My old way was old and clunky and finally blew up on me. This one is new and sparkly, but I'm still getting used to it and working out the kinks so let me know if you have feedback. The good news is you can now update your emails, mailing addresses and even add your birthdays! Just scroll to the very bottom of this email and click on "update your preferences." You can even forward this email to a friend. Big big thank you hugs to my friend Janna Chan who helped me get this newsletter set up. Thank you thank you Janna!!!

Thank you for reading all the way to the end, thank you for being on this musical journey with us and wishing you all a beautiful summer season full of sunshine and sweet memories.

Smooches,
carrie

photo by Steve Edmiston

Happy New Year, Spring has sprung and start Summer with live music!

5/22/2019

Hello everyone!
How I have missed all of you! It has been so so long since I sent a proper update, the holidays happened and then there was a New Year and snow and more holidays and just like that, spring has sprung, the flowers are blooming and summer is just about to start knocking on our doors. So much has happened since the end of last year that I thought I better make this easy on all of you and give you the short burst of a sparkler and then the long set of the summer sun....

The short burst of a sparkler....
Summer kick off show in Des Moines Thursday, 6/27
Old and clunky to new and sparkly
Summer house concerts

The long set of the summer sun...
Summer kick off show in Des Moines, Thursday, June 27
Carrie Clark and the Lonesome Lovers kick summer off at the Quarterdeck in Des Moines. New songs to share and donations will go to Des Moines Dollars for Scholars. This family friendly show starts at 7pm and is free for all ages.
Quarterdeck: 22307 Dock Ave South, Des Moines, WA

Old and clunky to new and sparkly
With the New Year I have a new email system. My old way was old and clunky and finally blew up on me. This one is new and sparkly, but I'm still getting used to it and working out the kinks so let me know if you have feedback or if you are getting this newsletter at the wrong address (or maybe even shouldn't be receiving this at all). You should be able to update your emails, mailing addresses and now you can even add your birthdays! Big big thank you hugs to my friend Janna Chan who helped me get this newsletter set up and gave me the advice needed to get you all into my new system. Thank you thank you Janna!!!

Summer House Concerts
Summer is quickly approaching and while I'm not booking any summer venue performances, I am available for living room and backyard concerts. This is your chance to have myself and a couple of the Lonesome Lovers perform for just you and your friends in your backyard or living room. Drop me a note if you would like to hear more details.

A "few" years ago, my husband threw me a surprise birthday party. I had to work late so we had a late dinner and then I had a place I wanted to have a yummy cocktail and so by the time he had sweetly wrangled me to where my surprise party was being held, we were quite a few hours late. The most amazing thing, not single friend left, got frustrated or called to see where we were. Instead, when we finally walked into the party, our friends had spent the extra time putting together an amazing dance routine for me. It is one of the most memorable birthdays I have ever had and to this day still gives me smiles and happy tears.

Thank you for reading all the way to the end, thank you for being on this musical journey with me and wishing you all a season full of beautiful dancing surprises!

Smooches,
carrie

Hootenanny! Hootenanny! Hootenanny this Saturday, 12/8!

12/6/2018

It's time! It's here! Are you ready? Do you have your tickets? Do you have something sparkly or wacky or sweet or sassy or bold or beautiful or just down right funky to wear? Are you ready to get your Hootenanny on and sing-a-long? Lyric sheets have been printed and we have rehearsed so much that our dreams are filled with sugarplums dancing to holiday songs and candy canes are floating out of our ears. I'd say we are ready to get this Hootenanny on!

Thank you all so much for already making this Sweet 16th Holiday Hootenanny a huge success (and thank you DB for reminding us that 16 is sweet)! For those of you still looking for tickets, the 9pm show has advance tickets for sale until Friday night and then there will be tickets available at the door on Saturday. The 4pm and 6:30pm show will have limited tickets available day of show at the door so arrive early for the best chance of getting yours.

Thank you so so much and looking forward to ringing in the holidays with so many of your sparkling wonderful faces! See you Saturday!
smooches!!
carrie, sue, vincent, kohen, adrian and christine

This Saturday, December 8th
16th Annual Holiday Hootenanny & Sing-A-Long
with Carrie Clark & the Lonesome Lovers and the Von Piglet Family Players
The Royal Room
5000 Rainier Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98118
4pm show (all ages) | Doors at 3:30pm Limited tickets available at the door
6:30pm show (all ages) | Doors at 6pm Limited tickets available at the door
9pm show (21+) | Doors at 8:30pm Advance tickets available thru 12/7!
https://www.strangertickets.com/events/60121806/holiday-hootenanny-and-sing-a-long-with-carrie-clark-amp-the-lonesome-lovers-and-the-von-piglet-family-players-late-show

Photo by Shasta Bree Photography

Saturday, 12/8 Holiday Hootenanny Update! 4pm kid show added - Do you have your tickets?

11/8/2018

Hi everyone!
Wow and WOW!!!! We are just getting the word out for our Hootenanny and already the 6:30pm kid show is SOLD OUT! Thank you thank you thank you!!!! If you haven't gotten your tickets yet, we are excited to announce a THIRD SHOW! Yes! We have added a matinee kid show at 4pm.
So, don't delay! Get your tickets and be ready for some Hootenanny fun!
Advance ticket links and information below or just send me a note if you have any questions.
We are so excited to see so many of you again this year!
xoxox
carrie, sue, vincent, kohen, adrian and christine

Saturday, December 8th at 4pm, 6:30pm and 9pm
16th Annual Holiday Hootenanny & Sing-A-Long
with Carrie Clark & the Lonesome Lovers and the Von Piglet Family Players
The Royal Room
5000 Rainier Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98118
4pm show (all ages) | Doors at 3:30pm
6:30pm show (all ages) | Doors at 5:30pm
9pm show (21+) | Doors at 8:30pm
Advance Tickets available now!

4PM ALL AGES KID SHOW - JUST ADDED!!!
https://www.strangertickets.com/events/60895731/holiday-hootenanny-and-sing-a-long-with-carrie-clark-amp-the-lonesome-lovers-and-the-von-piglet-family-players-matinee-show

6:30PM ALL AGES KID SHOW (SOLD OUT)
https://www.strangertickets.com/events/60121684/holiday-hootenanny-and-sing-a-long-with-carrie-clark-amp-the-lonesome-lovers-and-the-von-piglet-family-players-early-show

9PM 21+ SHOW
https://www.strangertickets.com/events/60121806/holiday-hootenanny-and-sing-a-long-with-carrie-clark-amp-the-lonesome-lovers-and-the-von-piglet-family-players-late-show

Advance tickets available now for Holiday Hootenanny Saturday, 12/8 at the Royal Room in Seattle

10/30/2018

It's time!
We are so so so excited to announce tickets are officially available for our 16th Annual Holiday Hootenanny at the Royal Room in Seattle's Columbia City!
The show is Saturday, December 8th and we will be maintaining our tradition of a 6:30pm show for all ages geared for the kids and a 9pm 21+ show for the "big kids." There was a bit of confusion last year about tickets and table reservations so here is what you need to do.....

#1 Buy your Holiday Hootenanny tickets through Stranger tickets!
6:30PM ALL AGES KID SHOW
https://www.strangertickets.com/events/60121684/holiday-hootenanny-and-sing-a-long-with-carrie-clark-amp-the-lonesome-lovers-and-the-von-piglet-family-players-early-show

9PM 21+ SHOW
https://www.strangertickets.com/events/60121806/holiday-hootenanny-and-sing-a-long-with-carrie-clark-amp-the-lonesome-lovers-and-the-von-piglet-family-players-late-show

#2 If you are planning to have dinner at the show, email reservations@theroyalroomseattle.com and let them know the number of people in your party (include kids and adults in your number) and for which show you are attending. Please note, you can only make table reservations if you are planning on eating dinner otherwise seating is first come, first serve.

#3 Be ready for some good ol' Hootenanny FUN!

Thank you so so so much for being on this musical journey and looking forward to seeing so many of your smiley faces at this year's Holiday Hootenanny!

smooches!
carrie

Coming up...
Saturday, December 8th
16th Annual Holiday Hootenanny & Sing-A-Long
with Carrie Clark & the Lonesome Lovers and the Von Piglet Family Players (Sue Corcoran & Vincent Gates)
The Royal Room
5000 Rainier Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98118

6:30pm show (all ages) | Doors at 5:30pm
https://www.strangertickets.com/events/60121684/holiday-hootenanny-and-sing-a-long-with-carrie-clark-amp-the-lonesome-lovers-and-the-von-piglet-family-players-early-show

9pm show (21+) | Doors at 8:30pm
https://www.strangertickets.com/events/60121806/holiday-hootenanny-and-sing-a-long-with-carrie-clark-amp-the-lonesome-lovers-and-the-von-piglet-family-players-late-show

Described by fans as "The best holiday tradition since eggnog," the Holiday Hootenanny and Sing-a-Long is a boot stomping, hand clapping evening of holiday song classics, obscurities and originals with full on audience participation. This 16 year tradition has sown such a loyal audience that it has outgrown all previous venues. Show up to sing, dance or quietly glow with the holiday spirit. 6:30pm show for kids from one to ninety-two. Bring the whole family to rum pa pum pum! 9pm show geared for the grinches as well as the young at heart. Lyric Sheets and yummy treats sprinkled down upon the faithful. Who wants a Holly Jolly Christmas? We do! Holiday Hootenanny and Sing-a-Long is a collaboration of local musicians including Carrie Clark and the Lonesome Lovers, Sue Corcoran and Vincent Gates (the Von Piglet Family Players), Kohen Burrill (Dusty 45's, Carrie Clark), Rob Witmer (Awesome, Carrie Clark), Christine Kistler (Lion Judah) and Adrian Libertini (the Side Project).

Photo by Shasta Bree Photography

Seattle Benefit concert for the Angel Band Project at Elsom Cellars Friday, 10/19 - all ages

10/18/2018

Hello to all of you beautiful people!I hope you all are enjoying this amazing fall we are having! This is short notice, but I was just asked to perform this Friday, October 19th for a benefit show for the Angel Band Project an organization who uses the power of music to provide healing, raise awareness and create positive social change for survivors of sexual violence. It began here in Seattle by our own Jennifer Hopper and has reach in New York and St. Louis. I am honored to be asked to be part of such an amazing evening.

The event starts at 7pm, there will be wine and appetizers and you will have a chance to learn more about what Angel Band Project is doing here in the Puget Sound area. Music will start about 7:45pm and this event is open to all ages.

Happy beautiful fall and hope to see some of you this Friday.
smooches,
carrie

Coming right up....
Friday, October 19th 7pm to 10pm
A Night Out with The Angel Band Project
Elsom Cellars
2960 4th Avenue South, Suite 114
Seattle 98134
All ages!

Save the Date....
Saturday, December 8th
The Royal Room
Seattle, WA
Holiday Hootenanny and Sing-a-long with Carrie Clark & the Lonesome Lovers and the Von Piglet Family Players (Sue Corcoran & Vincent Gates)
Early kids show and later 21+ show, details and ticket information coming soon......

Photo by Katie Clark

Happy fall and SHOW tonight (9/18) at North City Bistro in Shoreline - all ages at 7pm

9/18/2018

Happy happy happy Fall!
I hope you all are getting into the back to work, back to school, leaves are falling and the weather is rain and sun and wind and sun and rain fall kind of season. My family is adjusting to Ryder in Kindergarten (how did that happen?!) and it's whole new schedule. But we are also enjoying the new families we are meeting and all that he is learning already.

I wanted to give a last minute reminder that tonight, Tuesday, September 18th, Dave, Greg, Rob and I are going to share some brand new sparkly songs with at the North City Wine Bistro in Shoreline. They have delicious food and wine (and whiskey for those who love it like I do) and it's an early, all ages show starting at 7pm so you can be home before it gets too late.

We hope you can join us, it's been so long since we have seen you all, we are really looking forward to seeing as many of your smiling faces as possible.

Happy beautiful fall and hope to see some of you this evening!
smooches,
carrie

TONIGHT! Tuesday, September 18th from 7pm to 9pm
North City Bistro and Wine Shop
1520 NE 177th Street Shoreline, WA 987155
All ages, $10 suggested donation

Save the Date....Saturday, December 8th
The Royal Room Seattle, WA
Holiday Hootenanny and Sing-a-long with Carrie Clark & the Lonesome Lovers and the Von Piglet Family Players (Sue Corcoran & Vincent Gates) Early kids show and later 21+ show, details and ticket information coming soon......

Photo by the lovely and talented Shasta Bree

Happy summer news and songs to share with you and you and you, September 18th!

8/14/2018

Summer summer summer summer!
How is it we are in the heat of summer when just a moment ago I was singing holiday songs and celebrating a new year? Well somehow we hopped aboard a
rocket ship and have been blasted from the cold sparkly holiday time to the warm sunshiny filled summertime. A lot has happened since our last newsletter and what I am most excited to share with you is that we have a show coming up and we have new songs to share with you!

Tuesday, September 18th Dave, Greg, Rob and I are going to share some brand new sparkly songs with you at the North City Wine Bistro in Shoreline. It's been so long since we have had a chance to perform that I am extra excited for this show. It's an early, all ages show starting at 7pm so you can be home early for bedtime. We hope you can join us, it's been so long since we have seen you all, we are really looking forward to seeing as many of your smiling faces as possible.

Speaking of seeing as many of you as possible, I've also had folks already asking about the holidays (yes Christmas in August)! And for those of you who REALLY like to plan ahead, our annual Holiday Hootenanny and Sing-a-Long with the Von Piglet Family Players is booked for Saturday, December 8th at The Royal Room in Seattle's Columbia City. Mark your calendars and we will pass along ticket information as soon as it is available.

And lastly, I wanted to pass along links to a couple of beautifully talented musicians that are dear friends of mine. Both are working on putting out new albums and I think you might enjoy their music and may even want to help....

Camille Bloom and I have toured the US and Europe together in the past and she is an amazing performer and songwriter. A folker, a rocker, a ballader and a brazen, she will grab you by the heart and bare her soul with her songs... https://www.camillebloom.com/store/c1/Featured_Products.html

Shasta Bree is another amazing songwriter I have known for years and she will woo you with her old time Americana style of folk and country blues. This is her first album and it is going to be gorgeous. Deadline is August 15th.. https://www.gofundme.com/shastabreealbum

Wishing you all a beautiful summer. I have missed you all so much and look forward to seeing more of you starting this fall.
smooches,
carrie

Coming right up....
Tuesday, September 18th from 7pm to 9pm
North City Bistro and Wine Shop
1520 NE 177th Street
Shoreline, WA 987155
All ages, $10 suggested donation

Save the Date....
Saturday, December 8th
The Royal Room
Seattle, WA
Holiday Hootenanny and Sing-a-long with Carrie Clark & the Lonesome Lovers and the Von Piglet Family Players (Sue Corcoran & Vincent Gates)
Early show and late show, details and ticket information coming soon......

Snowflakes, sparkling lights & Hootenannies this Saturday, 12/9 at the Royal room in Seattle

12/6/2017

It's time! It's here!! And we are so so so excited!!!!
Only 4 more days and then this Saturday, December 9th will be our 15th annual Holiday Hootenanny and Sing-a-long at the Royal Room in Columbia City!

We've rehearsed til our voices and fingers have gotten sore, we've loaded up on all things that sparkle and shine and we are ready to get our Hootenanny on! Our early 6:30pm kid show is near full so tickets will only be available at the door. Our 9:15pm show currently still has advance tickets available but those are also going fast so get them while they sparkle!

We are so excited and so so so very grateful for your already overwhelming response to this year's Hootenanny. Thank you for asking us get more seats and thank you thank you thank you for filling them up so quickly! We've got quite a couple shows planned for all of you and excited that so many more of you will be able to join us.

Looking forward to seeing so many of your wonderful faces this Saturday!
Sparkly smooches and hugs,
Carrie, Sue, Vincent, Christine, Kohen, Rob and Adrian

Saturday, December 9th
15th Annual Holiday Hootenanny and Sing-A-Long with Carrie Clark & the Lonesome Lovers and the Von Piglet Family Players (Sue Corcoran & Vincent Gates)
at The Royal Room
5000 Rainier Avenue South (Columbia City) in Seattle, WA
6:30pm show all ages, kids under 12 free - doors at 5:30pm
9:15pm show for the "big kids" (21+) - doors at 8:30pm
Advance tickets (late show only) available now! http://www.strangertickets.com/events/47808515/holiday-hootenanny-and-sing-a-long
*Please note, tickets guarantee entry but not a seat. If you are going to have dinner before/during the show, make a table reservation directly with the Royal Room reservations@theroyalroomseattle.com

Described by fans as "The best holiday tradition since eggnog," the Holiday Hootenanny and Sing-a-Long is a boot stomping, hand clapping evening of holiday song classics, obscurities and originals with full on audience participation. This 15 year tradition has sown such a loyal audience that it has outgrown all previous venues. Show up to sing, dance or quietly glow with the holiday spirit. 6:30pm show for kids from one to ninety-two. Bring the whole family to rum pa pum pum! 9:15pm show geared for the grinches as well as the young at heart. Lyric Sheets and Carrol's famous caramels sprinkled down upon the faithful. Who wants a Holly Jolly Christmas? We do!

Falling leaves and whisper, whisper, save the date...

10/11/2017

Happy fall, happy crazy weather, happy back to school and happy where did summer go and how did we get all the way to October already? I feel like summer did slow down and was full of sunshine, camping, friends and family and then I opened my eyes one morning and Mother Nature blew in the cooler winds, the falling leaves and the brisk mornings. I'm loving the change in the weather as the cold and the rain feel cozy and tend to summon new songs and inspirations. I will also admit that this year I am a little extra excited for the holidays which brings me to some exciting news just for you folks in and around our beautiful Seattle area......

SAVE THE DATE!! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9TH
That's right, it's to be our 15th annual Holiday Hootenanny and Sing-a-long and you asked us for more seats on our Saturday shows and so this year's Hootenanny will be at the Royal Room in Columbia City! We will be continuing our tradition of an early kids' show starting at 6:30pm and a later "big kids" show starting at 9:15pm. More seats! More songs! More Carrol's Caramels!

Mark your calendars, spread the word and for those of you who really like to plan ahead, buy your tickets! http://www.strangertickets.com/events/47808515/holiday-hootenanny-and-sing-a-long

Thank you for all of your enthusiasm and requests, Sue, Vincent, Christine, Kohen, Rob and I are glowing with the excitement of hooting it up at this beautiful venue with so many more of your smiling faces. So now, go write this info down in your calendars and please, forward on to as many people you can think of who would enjoy our Hootenanny as much as you do!

Wishing you all a beautiful beginning to fall looking forward to Hooting it up with you in December!
Smooches,
carrie

Saturday, December 9th
15th Annual Holiday Hootenanny and Sing-A-Long with Carrie Clark & the Lonesome Lovers and the Von Piglet Family Players (Sue Corcoran & Vincent Gates)
at The Royal Room
5000 Rainier Avenue South (Columbia City) in Seattle, WA
6:30pm show all ages, kids under 12 free
9:15pm show for the "big kids" (21+)
Advance tickets available now! http://www.strangertickets.com/events/47808515/holiday-hootenanny-and-sing-a-long
*Please note, tickets guarantee entry but not a seat. If you are going to have dinner before/during the show, make a table reservation directly with the Royal Room reservations@theroyalroomseattle.com

Described by fans as "The best holiday tradition since eggnog," the Holiday Hootenanny and Sing-a-Long is a boot stomping, hand clapping evening of holiday song classics, obscurities and originals with full on audience participation. This 15 year tradition has sown such a loyal audience that it has outgrown all previous venues. Show up to sing, dance or quietly glow with the holiday spirit. 6:30pm show for kids from one to ninety-two. Bring the whole family to rum pa pum pum! 9:15pm show geared for the grinches as well as the young at heart. Lyric Sheets and Carrol's famous caramels sprinkled down upon the faithful. Who wants a Holly Jolly Christmas? We do!