Fall has made her way to the NW all mixed up with sunshine, rain showers and changing leaves.  I've been spending these last few weeks putting the final details together for my European tour and trying to fill up on extra squeezes from my little guy.  It will be the longest time I have spent away from him and my heart already hurts.  But, I also know I'm going to have a fantastic time performing so many beautiful places, seeing old friends and meeting new people.

As a small send off, I'm performing this Sunday at Hattie's Hat in Ballard as part of a songwriter showcase hosted by local artist, Kubby Casual.  I'll be playing a short set of my songs with the Back Door Trio (Kubby Casual on drums, Sander Vinberg on upright bass and Paul Beaudry on mandolin). This is a free show and music starts at 8pm.

Then on October 6th, Rob, Dave and I board a plane and head to Europe for a full month of shows throughout Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands.  If you know anyone in these three countries, please forward our tour dates below. We are playing a lot of new cities this time around and it's always nice to meet fabulous people who know you fabulous people!  I'll be posting photos and tour tidbits on my website, facebook, twitter and instagram pages so be sure to check in often.

I'm off to rehearsal and then extra hug and play time with Ryder.  Thank you all for being here with me and thank you for letting me into your day for a few precious moments. 
smooches!
carrie
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This Sunday, September 28th at 8pm
Hattie's Hat - Back Room
Kubby Casual's Songwriter Showcase
5231 Ballard Avenue NW in Seattle, WA
Jennifer Wagner, Krista Blackburn and Luke Medina also performing

Carrie Clark & the Lonesome Lovers
European Puddle Stomping Tour2014 - spread the word!
8 October: Paddy O'Ryan's, Leeuwarden, NL
9 October: Private Event, Nijmegen, NL
10 October: Podium Café 'Peter en Leni', Steendam, NL
11 October: Private Concert, Gemert, NL
12 October: De Harmonie, Edam, NL
13 October: Café Dwaze Zaken, Amsterdam, NL
14 October: Cultuurhuis, Heerlen, NL
16 October: Café Kultus, Grevenbroich, DE
18 October: Leonhardskapelle Acoustic Night, Erkelenz, DE
19 October: De Perk, Walsoorden, NL
21 October: Erbse, Dillenburg, DE
22 October: Heimathirsch Bar & Kultur, Köln-Nippes, DE
23 October: Kult+Genuss, Mönchengladbach, DE
24 October: Cher's, Bornheim, DE
25 October: Klösterchen, Herzogenrath, DE
30 October: Nörgelbuff, Göttingen, DE
31 October: Private Concert, Saxony, DE
1 November: 't Block, Nieuwerkerk, NL
4 November: Cafe Passé, Assenede, Belgium
5 November: The New Inn, Goes, NL
6 November: Station Berlaar, Berlaar, BE
7 November: 't Guildenhuis, Rupelmonde, BE
8 November: Private Concert, Obharmesbach, DE
9 November: De Waag, Haarlem, NL

Photo by Laurie Clark Photography

Happy Spring! It seems that just a few days ago it was winter and now without even blinking here we are in spring!  I hope you all are doing well and enjoying the sunshine as it starts to peek it's way out of the clouds and bring it's warmth to the day.  I've been putting in a lot of Momma hours and when I'm not chasing after a newly walking 11 month old, I'm booking my Europe tour for October!  I feel like I need some super-powered-multi-tasking-blasto-mega super hero to keep my head on straight.  I have managed to only lock myself out of the house and my car once (fortunately with baby in my arms, not locked inside) and I've only forgotten to leave the house with non-essential clothing items (i.e. all my bits were covered) so overall I think I am doing pretty well in this new split role of Momma and Musician.    And speaking of a European tour, Dave, Rob and I are so very excited to perform for all of you again.  We are filling dates up fast, but we do have a few dates open that we would LOVE to fill with house concerts.  If you are interested in hosting, please contact me and let's chat soon.  They are so easy and such a wonderfully intimate way to hear and share music with your friends and family.  And if you have a venue you would like us to perform in, please email me the name and I will contact them.  

Carrie Clark & the Lonesome Lovers European Puddle Stomping Tour 2014
8 October: Paddy O'Ryan's, Leeuwarden, NL
9 October 
10 October: Podium Café 'Peter en Leni', Steendam, NL
11 October: Private Concert, Gemert, NL
12 October: De Harmonie, Edam, NL
13 October: Café Dwaze Zaken, Amsterdam, NL
14 October: Cultuurhuis, Heerlen, NL
15 October
16 October: Café Kultus, Grevenbroich, DE
17 October
18 October: Leonhardskapelle Acoustic Night, Erkelenz, DE
19 October
20 October
21 October
22 October
23 October: Kult+Genuss, Mönchengladbach, DE
24 October: Cher's, Bornheim, DE
25 October: Klösterchen, Herzogenrath, DE
26 October
27 October
28 October
29 October
30 October
31 October: Private Concert, Saxony, DE
1 November
2 November
3 November
4 November
5 November
6 November
7 November
8 November: Private Concert, Obharmesbach, DE
9 November: De Waag, Haarlem, NL

I hear my little man waking up from his nap so I must run. Thank you for being here on this list and for reading all the way to the end.  I adore and appreciate you all so so very much!  Happy spring and we can't wait to see you all in the fall! carrie, dave and rob

The grey and the rain have made their way to the NW with fall blowing through faster than I can find my rain powered puddle stomping boots.  I had a ball touring though the SW and will be celebrating my return here in Seattle with a homecoming show at Egan's in Ballard Friday, November 16th.  For those of you here in town, you can hear first hand about some of my favorite highlights from the road as well as an announcement about a little side project I have been working on.

For those of you who can't come to the show or just want to hear first tales first,  here are my highlights from this year's SW Fall Boots Tour.  It includes some of the most wonderful house concerts I've had the honor of performing, a few of my favorite venues all throughout the SW, some new favorite spots and a long list of familiar faces that came to shows, put me up, fed me and showed me a whole lot of love.  These photos are just a small sample of the tour with quite a few places left out due to my excitement to chat with folks and completely forgetting to take photos.  I hope you enjoy....

What an amazing adventure!  I can't even put to words the experience that Dave, Rob and I had over in Europe.  We met so many wonderful people, saw so many familiar faces and had such an amazing time performing familiar and not so familiar venues.  Here's the last of our tour and it is jam packed so grab a cup of coffee, tea, or a cocktail and settle in, we have a lot to share from this last adventure....

Hi folks!
Just a quick reminder that the Lonesome Lovers and I are headed to Oregon for two shows this weekend to celebrate with you all the release of our new album, Between the Bed Sheets and Turpentine.  These shows are open to everyone so please oh please spread the word to your friends, family members, your baristas, neighbors, acquaintances, strangers and random encounters....  

And more than anything, we very much hope to see YOU there! 

Friday, June 15th CD Release at Ella Street Social Club in Portland, OR (21+)
Portland! The Lonesome Lovers and I are headed your way to officially celebrate the release of "Between the Bed Sheets & Turpentine" in proper fashion (and yes I will be sporting my new red boots!).  We go on first at 9pm with local bands Cedro Willie and Strangled Darlings to follow.  I hope you can join us and please oh please bring your friends and spread the word!
Ella Street Social Club: 714 SW 20th Place, Portland, OR  
www.ellastreetsocialclub.com  

Saturday, June 16th CD Release at Silver Moon Brewing in Bend, OR (21+) Over the mountains the Lonesome Lovers and I go to continue our celebrations in style with all of you in and around Bend at Silver Moon Brewing.  They have great beer and we'll be playing music from the new album as well as a few favorites.  I hope you can join us and please spread the word!  Show starts at 9pm and is for folks 21 and over.
Silver Moon Brewing: 24 NW Greenwood Avenue, Bend, OR   www.silvermoonbrewing.com  

smooches!
carrie

Hi folks and welcome welcome to all the new peeps who just recently signed up on our mailing list.   We are very happy you are here to join us!  June has wiggled her way right in and in CCLL land we are hula hooping our way into a bunch of shows this month including stops in some cities we haven't visited in quite some time.  So before I lose the spin in my hula hoop, here's the quick wiggle til you giggle synopsis with the full hula hoop extravaganza of details to follow....  

TONIGHT! Friday, June 1st Greg and Carrie at Tizleys in Poulsbo, WA
Friday, June 15th Portland CD Release at Ella Street Social Club
Saturday, June 16th Bend CD Release at Silver Moon Brewing
Friday, June 22nd Friday Three Rivers Winery in Walla Walla, WA
Saturday, June 23rd Left Bank Wine Bar in Spokane, WA
Thursday, June 28th Bullitt Cabaret at ACT Theater in Seattle, WA
Friday, June 29th Bellingham CD Release at Green Frog Tavern

 And now the full hula hoop extravaganza...  
TONIGHT! Friday, June 1st Greg and Carrie at Tizleys in Poulsbo, WA (all ages)
Greg and I are headed across the water to celebrate the release of our new album at our favorite Europub in Poulsbo, Tizleys!  Show starts at 8pm and is free for all ages.  Come early for the fabulous eats and stay late to sample some of the amazing beers they have on tap.
Tizleys: 18928 Front Street, Poulsbo, WA   www.tizleys.com  

Friday, June 15th CD Release at Ella Street Social Club in Portland, OR (21+)
Portland! The Lonesome Lovers and I are headed your way to officially celebrate the release of "Between the Bed Sheets & Turpentine" in proper fashion (and yes I will be sporting my new red boots!).  We go on first at 9pm with local bands Cedro Willie and Strangled Darlings to follow.  I hope you can join us and please oh please bring your friends and spread the word!
Ella Street Social Club: 714 SW 20th Place, Portland, OR  
www.ellastreetsocialclub.com  

Saturday, June 16th CD Release at Silver Moon Brewing in Bend, OR (21+) Over the mountains the Lonesome Lovers and I go to continue our celebrations in style with all of you in and around Bend at Silver Moon Brewing.  They have great beer and we'll be playing music from the new album as well as a few favorites.  I hope you can join us and please spread the word!  Show starts at 9pm and is for folks 21 and over.
Silver Moon Brewing: 24 NW Greenwood Avenue, Bend, OR   www.silvermoonbrewing.com  

Friday, June 22nd Friday Night Concerts at Three Rivers Winery in Walla Walla, WA (all ages)
Greg and I are headed east of the mountains for an intimate show at Three Rivers Winery in Walla Walla.  With stunning views of the Blue Mountains and the vineyards, it's the perfect spot for a picnic and a yummy bottle of wine.  We play 6pm to 9pm and all ages are welcome.
Three Rivers Winery: 5641 Old Highway 12, Walla Walla, WA     www.threeriverswinery.com  

Saturday, June 23rd Left Bank Wine Bar in Spokane, WA (all ages)
Next stop for Greg and I is Left Bank Wine Bar in Spokane to officially celebrate the release of "Between the Bed Sheets & Turpentine."  It's been far too long since I last visited Spokane so I hope you all can join me for some delicious wines and cheese samplers.  This show starts at 7pm and is free for all ages so I hope to see you and please spread the word!
Left Bank Wine Bar: 108 North Washington Street Suite 105, Spokane, WA  www.leftbankwinebar.com  

Thursday, June 28th CCLL closing out Live Music Month at ACT Theater in Seattle, WA (21+) Seattle's ACT Theater is hosting Live Music Month for the month of June and the Lonesome Lovers and I are closing out the event.  It's a full band extravaganza and we'll be joined by the lovely Sue Corcoran, who will be singing with us on a few tunes.  This promises to be quite a glamorous affair so grab your nearest and dearest, put on something sassy and join us on !  (I'm even breaking out my new red Dutch boots!)  Doors open at 7:30pm, show starts at 8pm.  21 and over.
Tickets available now:  http://www.acttheatre.org/Tickets/CL28JUNE
Bullitt Cabaret in ACT Theater: 700 Union Street, Seattle, WA   www.acttheatre.org

Friday, June 29th CD Release at Green Frog Tavern in Bellingham, WA (21+)
The Lonesome Lovers and I are headed north to celebrate the release of Between the Bed Sheets and Turpentine in Bellingham and where better than our favorite tavern, the Green Frog!  They have a beautiful new space and still the same fabulous selection of beers on tap and peanut shells on the floor.  Show starts at 9:30pm with local artist Garrett Lamp of Bear Cove.  I hope you can join us!
Green Frog Tavern: 1015 North State Street, Bellingham, WA    www.acoustictavern.com

My oh my that was a lot to take in even for me (and I booked all this!)  Thank you so so much for reading to the very end and thank you even more for being on this list and being part of this crazy journey which this month seems crazier than most.  We hope to see you at one of our shows this month and wishing you all a summer full of picnics, camping, swimming, sunning and all things that we try to cram into a season that never seems long enough.  

smooches!
carrie

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...

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