Sloan Wainwright is fantastic.

I had a great evening. I've been trying to get into the Good Folk Coffee House for some time and finally made it down there tonight to play as a sort of audition during the open mic. Open mic nights are held before the featured act comes on and I got the coveted spot of playing directly before the feature. (This means that you will be heard by the biggest crowd, because most people try to avoid open mic nights - myself included.)

Anyway, I played my two songs and it went really well. The audience was into it, the woman who does the booking was very complimentary, and the featured act of the evening (Sloan Wainwright) was wonderfully supportive. I met some great people, passed out some cards (it's all about the networking you know) and enjoyed the night.

Sloan was great! If you can ever catch a show of hers I highly recommend. Well, just wanted to post a few pictures and share the love with this talented lady. Really, she's like the flower child of our era - an incredibly postive person. Enjoy, and I'll talk to you soon!

Don't forget about coming to The Space on Tuesday!

Much love,
Kristen

New Show. New Song. New Dogs.

That's right, I have a show this Tuesday, October 30, at The Space in
Hamden, CT. I know it's a school night but I'll be finished with my set no
later than 10:00 so come and tough it out. This is a great venue, and I'm
the featured act of the evening. Music starts at 7:00 and I go on at 9:00,
so get there a little early!

Today has been a great day so far because I just finished a new song that
will hopefully be ready for Tuesday night. I've been working on a few
things, but this one just finished up faster than the others. I don't have
a title for you yet, but hopefully by the end of the night on Tuesday I'll
have a live recording that I can post online. All I can really tell you is
that it's a piano song, so for those of you who have been asking me to
write more songs on the piano - this one's for you!

As for other news, I don't really have new dogs, but our landlords' dogs
have been sleeping over and hanging out lately. I posted a picture of the
boys for you to see. The guys are pretty old so they really just lay around, but sometimes I can get
them to fetch a ball once or twice. Anyway, Buddy is on the left and Casey
is on the right. They're just too cute!

Hope everyone is well, and I hope to see you at a show soon!
Kristen

Tuesday, October 30
9 p.m.
$5
The Space
295 Treadwell St.
Hamden, CT
203.288.7876

Friday, November 2
9 p.m.
$5 suggested donation
Jitters Coffee House
1273 Queen St.
Southington, CT
860.747.1100

Saturday, November 3
11 a.m.
$ 10
Rooms With a View Fundraiser
Southport Congregational Church
524 Pequot Ave.
Southport, CT
203.255.159

My show last Friday.

Thank you to those of you who came out on Friday night, I had a great time! I got to meet some new people, play some new songs, and eat some great food (Rachel's food is the best!). I will definitely be back there sometime soon. I posted a photo for you to take a look at. There were torrential downpours that evening so that's why I look like I just stepped out of the shower.

As for shows coming up, I'll be playing on Tuesday, October 30 at The Space in Hamden, CT. Hopefully I'll see you there!

Take care and have a great day!