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| Screencap by @KrisAllenLists |
Ottauquechee Farm Songwriters' Festival with
Public Concert
Public Concert
July 30, 2015
Ottauquechee Farm
Woodstock, VT
6:30 PM EDT
Show and List Preview:
I was asked if I would cover this festival thing that sprouted up and, reading the description, it does sound like just the thing Kris seems to need to get inspired to do some of the things with his career that I would like to see him do. I like that Charlie Peacock, his Horizons producer, is directing it. Most of it is private, but it does have a free public concert on Thursday, July 30.
Updated with media, limited set list info, and tweets from the retreat, plus a song snippet from his writing session with another artist, after the break...
Updated 12/30/2015
Pre-Show/Event Press and Publicity:
- None - it's primarily a private event.
- Event website
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| Event poster |
Retreat updates: Wasn't expecting any, but looks like Kris made a friend at songwriting camp! (A CCM singer-songwriter named Tauren Wells) According to this tweet, the song they wrote together may be called "I Can't Let You Go." Tauren, I like, because he posted this snippet of the tune!
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| Photo by @lornabrittany |
The Show 7/30:
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| Photo by @iamfujimura |
Set List (To be filled in more if info becomes available):
- A song Kris wrote two hours before performing
- Killing Me Softly (with Ginette Claudette) (Cover - Roberta Flack)
- They all sang Happy Birthday to Oliver
Media
Want to see Kris live?
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event/venue's website for tickets
for full schedule; visit krisallenofficial.com/tour or
event/venue's website for tickets
I completely understand your desire to be on hiatus. Perhaps you could put this blog and KAL Twitter acct on ice rather than close shop completely right now. Your presence is so important, especially when Kris tours.
ReplyDeleteIt must be difficult for an artist to feed and water a fandom used to constant attention and media presence. That level of pressure was not a major issue prior to Season8 and the simultaneous explosion of social media, especially the launch of Twitter.
I often wonder how an artist balances the need to create music in peace, and to live one's personal life in privacy, with fan desire for transparency and non-stop production/social media presence. I remember the days when I would wait for the next album of a favorite band or solo artist. Sometimes it would take years, and fans would have little idea of what the delay was- label constraints, personal issues, creative block? It was often hard to know until the next record was released and an interview popped up in Rolling Stone.
Kris is in a quiet season of his career. I'm creating space for him to be how he needs to be right now, and hope others will consider doing the same. I will be here for him when he resurfaces with new music and a way to share it with us.
You have provided a very important source of support for Kris and his fan base. I hope you will take the time off you need and consider leaving the door open to a future return.
With gratitude for your remarkable contribution, Kathy Heilig
ITA. Couldn't have said it better.
DeleteI totally agree with everything Kathy said. I guess we're spoiled by your diligence in keeping us all up to speed on Kris's career. I too hope this is a temporary hiatus but I understand your frustration. I also hate the thought of an ardent fan loosing interest but can see how that would happen. I always hold out hope that his music will someday be heard by hordes of people like it deserves to be. Always grateful, Linda aka mamacitabaja lol
ReplyDeleteI too agree with Kathy and Linda. We really appreciate all of your effort and understand. I cannot imagine having Kris out of my life. He is such an inspiration to so many people. I too will be here for him when he resurfaces and am so excited on what he and his friends are creating. Thank you again for all that you do. It is greatly appreciated! Linda aka krismicklin
ReplyDeleteYou have done a great job with this blog. I always look here for any information on Kris Allen. Personally, no matter what phase that Kris is going through the, I will be a fan for life. I really do appreciate what you do with this blog and hope you Will consider continuing it. Thanks
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