European Red Boots Tour Part Twee (two) 05/07/2012
What an amazing trip so far! So much to tell and not enough time or space for it all now so here are a few highlights of the last couple weeks since my last post...
Add Comment European Red Boots Tour Part Een (one) 04/24/2012
Hi Everybody! I made it to Europe and my Red Boots Tour has officially started! I have my red boots with me and I'm realizing my poor boots are getting tired from all the travelling they have been doing with me over the last 6 years (they may even need a band aid or two before this tour is over), but I'm having an amazing time seeing all my favorite sites here in the Netherlands. I have so much to tell you I hope I can fit it all in during the short time I have to write so here it goes, you might want to hold on to something, it's a whirlwind and I've just started.... A few things I have learned just in my first week of being back in the Netherlands.... Equipment rental means coffee and long chats about politics before deciding what equipment is best for your tour. There is just as much construction on the roads here as there is back home and that means my GPS and I are having a heck of a time navigating ourselves to and from. So far in my first week I only managed to make it one place without getting lost. I hope to get better with my directions.... Spring means tulips everywhere and the most amazing scarves! And now for a few photos....
April News: Washington, Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands - please spread the word..... 04/19/2012
Spring is here and it is a flurry of activity here in Carrie Clark & the Lonesome Lover land! So much of a flurry that I'm starting to feel like the tazmanian devil from the bugs bunny cartoons whirling about amongst bookings, promotions, rehearsals and tour planning. So in effort to keep this as short as possible, here's the compressed whirling exciting version with the longer slow motion version to follow.... Shows in Washington - Friday, April 6th Doe Bay Cafe on Orcas Island and Thursday, April 12th acoustic at George's Place in Kirkland European Tour in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands Tuesday, April 17th through Sunday May 20th - spread the word! and now in slow motion...... Shows in Washington... Friday, April 6th Doe Bay Cafe on Orcas Island Rob, Dave and I are headed to Orcas Island for a very intimate show at the fabulous Doe Bay Resort Cafe. Show starts at 7:30pm and if you let the Cafe know you are there to see us, you'll get a 25% discount. The food is absolutely amazing so we hope to see some of you there! Doe Bay Resort Cafe: 107 Doe Bay Road, Olga, WA www.doebay.com Thursday, April 12th acoustic at George's Place in Kirkland Join Dave, Rob and I from 6:30pm to 9:30pm for a yummy selection of Mediteranean food, beer and wine. Get there early and enjoy a happy hour menu until 7pm. This is our last Washington show until we return from Europe! George's Place: 108 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA www.georgeskirkland.com European Tour in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands Tuesday, April 17th through Sunday May 20th - spread the word! That's right!! After months and months of planning, booking, promoting and organizing, the time is finally here!! Dave, Rob and I are headed to Europe for five weeks of shows in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. I'll be starting the first part of the tour solo with Dave and Rob to join in soon after. Our full schedule folllows and for those of you in Europe, I very very much hope to see many of your fabulous faces! For those of you who aren't in Europe, but have friends in Belgium, Germany or the Netherlands, please oh please pass our tour dates along. We would love the extra support. Full schedule with venue information is on my website: www.carrieclark.com/shows.html Carrie Clark Red Boots Tour (SOLO) 18 April: Paddy O'Ryan's, Leeuwarden, NL 19 April: Cafe Briljant, Haarlem, NL 20 April: Kargadoor, Utrecht, NL 21 April: House Concert, Rotterdam, NL 24 April: Cafe Trianon, Nijmegen, NL 25 April: Crossroads Sessions, Bergen op Zoom, NL 26 April: Kantine, Quackenbruck, DE 27 April: House Concert, Antwerp, BE 28 April: Cafe de Muzikant, Neerkant, NL Carrie Clark & the Lonesome Lovers Red Boots Tour (TRIO) 29 April: De Perk, Walsoorden, NL 30 April: 't Thuis, Breda, NL 1 May: Live on the radio at Omroep Zuidplas, Rotterdam, NL 2 May: Mojo Cafe, Osnabruck, DE 3 May: Kult+Genuss, Monchengeblach, DE 4 May: "Kutscherstube," Gospersgrün, DE 5 May: TBD 6 May: De Groot, Eindhoven, NL 7 May: TBD 8 May: Gambrinus, Suhl, DE 9 May: Piano, Sömmerda, DE 10 May: Schorschl, Eisenach, DE 11 May: The Londoner, Gotha, DE 12 May: TBD, DE 13 May: Crossroads Cafe, Antwerp, BE14 May: TBD 15 May: Cultuurhuis, Heerlen, NL 16 May: McMüller's Brauereigasthof, Linnich, DE 17 May: De Bunker, Gemert, NL 18 May: SKEK, Amsterdam, NL 19 May: Hotel La Truite, Houffalize BE 20 May: Taverne De Waag, Haarlem, NL Thank you so much to read to the end, thank you for being on this list and thank you for being part of this musical adventure with me. It's wonderful folks like you who help me continue to do what I do. smooches! carrie Spring is officially in the air and for us in the lovely NW that means wind, rain, spontaneous bursts of eye-blinding sunshine, hail, a touch of snow and then back to rain, wind, spontaneous bursts of eye-blinding sunshine.... you get the picture. It's been a quiet couple months here in the land of Carrie Clark and the Lonesome Lovers and all that quiet is about to burst into a whole lot of music. First the short burst of sunshine.... Saturday, March 3rd acoustic at the Kirkland Public Library Thursday, March 15th acoustic at George's Place in Kirkland Friday, March 23rd CD Release at Bomb's Away Cafe in Corvallis, OR Please SAVE THE DATE Orcas Island, Wenatchee and Seattle and now for the long bout of rain.... Saturday, March 3rd acoustic at the Kirkland Public Library Dave and I will be performing an acoustic set this weekend at the Kirkland Public Library. This show is for all ages and is absolutely free! We play from 2pm to 3pm and we hope you will join us. Bring the kiddos and your pretty voices so you can sing along. Kirkland Public Library: 308 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA www.kcls.org Thursday, March 15th acoustic at George's Place in Kirkland Join Dave and I from 6:30pm to 9:30pm for a yummy selection of Mediteranean food, beer and wine. Get there early and enjoy a happy hour menu until 7pm. George's Place: 108 Kirkland Avenue, Kirkland, WA www.georgeskirkland.com Friday, March 23rd acoustic CD release at Bomb's Away Cafe in Corvallis, OR Dave and I are headed to my hometown of Corvallis to celebrate the release of "Between the Bed Sheets and Turpentine" at the fabulous and always amazing Bomb's Away Cafe. Show starts at 9:30pm and not only will my Mom and Dad be there, there may even be Carrol's famous caramels...... Spread the word would ya? I'm looking forward to seeing as many locals as possible. Bomb's Away Cafe: 2527 NW Monroe Avenue, Corvallis, OR www.bombsawaycafe.com PLEASE SAVE THE DATE! Orcas Island, Wenatchee and Seattle Looking for a little something special this spring? We've got a show over on Orcas Island before we head to Europe and then two homecoming shows right when we return. Save the date will you? We'd love to see you and you'll get to hear first stories from our adventures in Europe. Friday, April 6th: Doe Bay Cafe, Orcas Island, WA Friday, May 25th: Caffe Mela in Wenatchee, WA Saturday, May 26th: Conor Byrne Pub in Seattle, WA Wishing you an amazing March and don't forget your rain coat for the drizzle, sunglasses for the burst of sunshine and your woolies for that random snowflake! smooches! carrie First I want to wish all the aquarians on this list a happy happy birthday! It's my birthday month so I do have a soft spot in my heart for my fellow aquarians :) I also want to welcome welcome you fabulous people from our Sea-Tac show this weekend who are now part of our every growing family of fabulous folks! After all the sparkly excitement of January, February is a quiet kind of cozy in our pajamas next to the fireplace for Carrie Clark & the Lonesome Lovers. So, this is a quick note just to tell you how much you are appreciated and that we love you very much! If you are the long term planning type, well then we have a couple shows coming up in March and April that I wanted to give you extra warning about since they are rather unique.... Saturday, March 3rd Greg and i will be performing an acoustic set at the Kirkland Public Library. This show is for all ages and is absolutely free! We play from 2pm to 3pm and we hope you will join us. Bring the kiddos and your pretty voices so you can sing along. Friday, March 23rd CD Release in Corvallis, Oregon. The Lonesome Lovers and I will be performing at Bomb's Away Cafe in Corvallis to celebrate the release of "Between the Bed Sheets & Turpentine" I hope all you folks back at home can join us! Friday, April 6th the Lonesome Lovers and I will be hopping a ferry to Orcas Island to perform at the Doe Bay Resort in the Yoga Studio. Not only is the show free and for all ages, but if you make the trek up to Doe Bay to see us and stay at the resort you can get 25% off your accomodations. All you have to do is let them know you are coming to see us. This also goes for food in the cafe. Mention that you are there to see Carrie Clark & the Lonesome Lovers and you'll receive a discount on your meal. Not a bad deal and what a beautiful place to hang out for music. Join us if you can, we'll be there all weekend! For reservations http://www.doebay.com Wednesday, April 17th through Sunday, May 20th Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands! The Lonesome Lovers and I are headed to Europe this spring for shows in Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. Check our Shows page for details and updates and please please spread the word!! So remember to hug your favorite aquarian, be sure to give extra loving squeezes to your loved ones (not just on Valentine's Day)and thank you thank you for being here on this musical journey with me. I heart each and every one of you! smooches! carrie A sparkly happy New Year to you! 01/05/2012
We made it! 2011 is over and done already starting to collect cobwebs and dust bunnies and drift back into the dark corners of our memories. 2012 is here all sparkly and vibrant still smelling of things exciting, fresh and utterly new! I'm so very excited for what this New Year holds and so happy to have you all here on this musical journey with me! I think this is the year to dance more often, sing at the top of your lungs (even if just in your shower) and let those close to you know how deliciously important they are to your being. Before I dance away singing songs and spouting words of love and admiration, here is a small glimpse into what can be expected in this first month of our sparkly new 2012... The tail of 2011 Friday, January 6th at Crossroads in Bellevue, WA Between the Bed Sheets & Turpentine now at Sonic Boom in Ballard, WA The head of 2012 The tail end of 2011 We made a couple top 10 lists for 2011, which I think, is a pretty exciting way to end the year. Have a peek and see where we landed... http://thesunbreak.com/2011/12/29/the-year-in-musicthe-best-northwest-music-releases-of-2011/ http://www.examiner.com/renaissance-and-medieval-events-in-los-angeles/top-10-indie-unsigned-albums-of-2011 Friday, January 6th at Crossroads in Bellevue, WA For all you folks on the east side, I'll be performing with Dave and Rob at Crossroads from 7pm to 9:30pm. This show is all ages and absolutely free. Dancing is encouraged and singing along is always a fabulous way to our hearts! Crossroads Bellevue: 156th Avenue NE & NE 8th Street (Market Stage), Bellevue, WA Between the Bed Sheets & Turpentine now at Sonic Boom in Ballard, WA Check it! Between the Bed Sheets & Turpentine is now available at Sonic Boom in Ballard! More stores coming soon in Capitol Hill and Bellevue. Have a favorite music store you like to frequent and wish you could buy our CD local? Let me know where and I'll make it so! Sonic Boom Ballard: 2209 NW Market Street, Seattle, WA The head of 2012 I'm sticking close to home for the next few months for shows in and around the state of Washington, but I will be doing a little bit of traveling in March to OREGON which I will announce just as soon as I am able. And for your folks overseas in EUROPE our spring tour is getting rather full of fabulous shows in venues all over Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands. I'll announce dates in the next couple months. And with that I thank you all so so so much for being here and for being so so so fabulously and deliciously important to me and my being. I'm off to summon my biggest and loudest singing voice followed by some serious dance moves (probably something pogo like from the 80's cause I hear the 80's are making a come back). Thank you for reading to the end, thank you for being on this list and thank you for being such an amazing source of inspiration to me. I feel so very lucky to have such wonderful people to share this musical journey with. Happy sparkly New Year! carrie It's December and it's time to break out the snow globes, holiday candles and start baking gingerbread cookes! With such an amazing last couple months of CD releasing, touring and being oh so happy to be back in the northwest I can't believe we are almost into a new year! December always feels like a cross between the end of a wonderful love story and the childlike excitement of knowing something exciting is so close you can almost taste it. But before I try to summon the powers of my favorite super heros to blast into a year of something new, the holidays must be celebrated and we are doing so by offering some stocking stuffer specials and if you are here in Seattle, we've got a couple very unique shows this month. So first I give you the quick trip across the way with the winding and curving scenic route to follow... Stuff your stockings with something made with love or by a local Friday, 12/9 Tom Waits Tribute show at the Conor Byrne Friday, 12/23 Holiday Hootenanny at St. Clouds Stuff your stockings with something made with love or by a local Times are tight for everyone and this is definitely the year to craft, create and design gifts for loved ones made from the heart. Music always warms the heart and makes fabulous gifts that can be enjoyed for a long time. Our music is made with love and I'm offering a couple discounted packages just for you. 3 CDs plus a t-shirt for $30 or 5 cds plus a t-shirt for $45. You buy direct from me through paypal and I'll cover the shipping. Go to Listen&Buy for the details. Friday, 12/9 Tom Waits Tribute show at Conor Byrne If you are a Tom Waits fan, this night is just for you. Dave and I will be joining a host of Seattle bands performing nothing but Tom Waits tunes. Show starts at 9pm, we go on late late at 1am, but just check out this list of performers.... Armitage Shanks (Circus Contraption), Liquor & Convenience, Erin McNamee, Randall A. Walker, Erin Jordan, Ben Newton, Dan Yost, Clayton Ballard, The Bland Department and Kris Kendziorski. It's going to be an amazing night of all things Tom Waits. Conor Byrne: 5140 Ballard Avenue NW, Seattle, WA Friday, 12/23 Holiday Hootenanny at St. Clouds It's time for our annual holiday hootenanny! Join Sue Corcoran, Vincent Gates, Rob Witmer and yours truly for a night of holiday tunes, santa hats, jingle bells, sing-a-longs and Carrol's caramels. Reservations are a good idea as this show can get quite cozy. For reservations call 206.726.1522. St. Cloud's: 1131 - 34th Avenue (in Madrona, cross street is Union), Seattle, WA Thank you for reading to the end, thank you for being on this list and thank you for being such an amazing source of inspiration to me. I feel so very lucky to have such wonderful people to share this musical journey with. Wishing you and yours a beautiful holiday and an amazing beginning to a new year! Holiday smooches! carrie Home again, home again and welcome welcome to all you new folks on the mailing list. What an amazing month! The Lonesome Lovers and I along with many of you here in Seattle kicked off the release of "Between the Bed Sheets & Turpentine" with an amazing night at the Columbia City Theater! Then I got in my car and drove through Califonia, Arizona and New Mexico having the honor of meeting so many new people and catching up with folks I haven't seen in ages. I had such an amazing time I've got tales and pics from the road and show announcements for you folks here in Washington, so first the cliff notes followed by all the fine details.... *Washington shows in Bremerton, Seattle and Quilcene *Photos anyone? *Tales and pics from Carrie's Red Boots Tour SW *Washington shows in Bremerton, Seattle and Quilcene... Thursday, November 10th Concerts on the Lake in Bremerton This will be a small and intimate solo show at a wonderful home in Bremerton. If you'd like to attend, email me at carrie@carrieclark.com and I will happily pass along the details of the concert. Friday, November 11th from 8pm to 10pm at St. Clouds in Seattle It's 11/11/11 and what better way to celebrate 11 in 3's than with the Lonesome Lovers and I at St. Clouds? Yup, we are returning to our old haunt in Madrona and hope you will join us for yummy cocktails, amazing food and super delish desserts! This is a free show and all ages are welcome. St. Clouds: 1131 - 34th Avenue (cross street is Union) in Seattle Saturday, November 19th from 7:30pm to 9:30pm in Quilcene The Lonesome Lovers and I are headed up to the peninsula to perform at the Laurel B. Johnson Community Center in Quilcene (also known as the Coyle Community Center). This is an amazing place to see a concert so if you live in the area, be sure to come see us and yes, it is open for all ages! Laurel B. Johnson (Coyle) Community Center: 923 Hazel Point Road, Quilcene *Photos anyone? I am terrible with photos and it seems I have managed to get through a CD release and a tour with hardly a photo to share! If you have a picture from the release party here in Seattle or somewhere along my Red Boots Tour, will you email me a copy? I may even post a few and include your name right here on the website! Speaking of CD release parties... My dear friend Camille is releasing her new CD this month at the Columbia City Theater on November 12th. I'll be there, I hope some of you will join me! *A few pics from Carrie's Red Boots Tour SW... I did manage to snap a few pics while on the road. Here are a few pics and tidbits just for you.....  Rain followed me from Seattle all the way to Laguna Beach, California. I'm so so sad to have missed the ocean down there. Fortunately the rain cloud that hitched a ride with me from Seattle moved along before I left California.  The first sunny day of the tour and an amazing day at the beach and with a visit to the Queen Mary ship before my show in LA at Genghis Cohen. Thank you thank you to my tour guides and hosts, Holly and Steve!  Driving from Scottsdale to Bosque Farms, New Mexico is a long, long, long way... Thank goodness for new CDs from Head and the Heart, Bon Iver, Beirut, Camille Bloom, the Arcade Fire and the ability to tune into NPR in almost any town. I might have gone a bit stir crazy if I didn't have such amazing music to listen to. I do know all the mentioned CDs by heart now....  Landscapes start to change, elevation starts to climb... I heart the SW.  Occupy Albuquerque was right around the corner from where I performed at R.B. Winnings Coffee Company.  Driving from Albuquerque to Flagstaff and a climb 7000 feet high....  James, Wilson and Aly, the fabulous owners of Uptown Billiards in Flagstaff. If you are ever in Flagstaff, go say hello and enjoy some of the amazing beers and whiskeys they have selected. Yummy!  Jerome, Arizona the city in the hills. Truly an amazing place to visit!  Driving from Jerome to Prescott, Arizona. A windy, windy road that is absolutely gorgeous.  Driving from Prescott to Tucson and leaving the high mountains for the desert.  Yummy desserts at a Dessert and Song house concert in Vallejo, California. They were super delicious!  Getting some time with my dear friend Zara in I heart San Francisco.  Last day of tour was spent with my sis, my niece and my nephew at the park on the swings. I miss them already.  Last looks of Mt. Shasta on my way heading home, sweet home... That about wraps it up for this month. Thank you all for being on this list. I feel like such a lucky girl to have such amazing support from around the world. It's you fabulous people who help me continue to do what I do. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to the tops of my doinks on me head (for those of you who don't know "doinks" they are the funny knots I tie my hair into at the top of my head). smooches and warm November hugs! carrie americana country cabaret sass-a-frass Between the Bed Sheets & Turpentine now available to buy! www.cdbaby.com/cd/carrieclark4 www.carrieclark.bandcamp.com Carrie Clark Red Boots Tour and link to buy! 10/04/2011
It's official! Between the Bed Sheets & Turpentine is available for purchase and delivery right to your home or download to your computer...... http://cdbaby.com/cd/carrieclark4 www.carrieclark.bandcamp.com Stay tuned for more digital options in the coming months! And I'm officially on the road celebrating it's release with my red boots and my car squirt. For those of you in Arizona, California and New Mexico, I hope you can join me and for everyone, please please spread the word.... Carrie Clark Red Boots Tour Tuesday, 10/4: Marine Room in Laguna Beach, CA Thursday, 10/6: Genghis Cohen in Los Angeles, CA Friday, 10/7: House Concert in Scottsdale, AZ Saturday, 10/8: House Concert in Bosque Farms, NM Monday, 10/10: RB Winnings in Albuquerque, NM Tuesday, 10/11: TBD Wednesday, 10/12: TBD Thursday, 10/13: Uptown Billiards in Flagstaff, AZ Friday, 10/14: 10-12 Lounge in Clarkdale, AZ Saturday, 10/15: Raven Cafe in Prescott, AZ Sunday, 10/16: Plush in Tucson, AZ Tuesday, 10/18: House Concert in Vallejo, CA Thursday, 10/20: House Concert in Oakland, CA Friday, 10/21: TBD Saturday, 10/22: House Concert in Stockton, CA please forward along and spread spread the word........ It's time, it's here, it's the day of and wow oh wow do I have a gazillion butterflies in my belly all flitting about with excitement for our release tonight. For all of you folks in and around Seattle I hope hope hope you can join me along with the fabulous Lonesome Lovers: Greg, Dave, Rob, Kohen and special guest Lonesome Lovers, Camille Bloom, Vincent Gates and Sue Corcoran for the official kick off and celebration of "Between the Bed Sheets & Turpentine" at the Columbia City Theater tonight. It wouldn't be the same without you there because without such wonderful people like yourselves, I couldn't continue to do what I do. I hope to see you. Between the Bed Sheets & Turpentine CD Release! Friday, September 30, 2011 Columbia City Theater 4916 Rainier Avenue South Seattle, WA 98118 8pm doors, 9pm show $7 advance, $10 doors http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/193923 with Kim Virant and Half Brothers 21+ smooches! carrie | 
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