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Here's what I have for you in the shortest (but less short this year!) month of the year:

I. News
II. February and March Shows
III. Video of the Month
IV. Beth in Cyberspace
V. Upcoming Shows

I. News

My biggest news this month is that I've taken the plunge and signed up for February Album-Writing Month (FAWM), a challenge in which songwriters attempt to write an album's-worth of songs in the shortest month of the year. FAWM has defined that, usually, as 14 songs, but this year to take account of leap year, it's 14.5. I have no idea if I can do it, but I love a good challenge, and I'm excited about spending a month focusing on songwriting.

If you want to hear what I come up with be sure to check in at my blog: http://www.bethdesombre.com/blog.html (which you can also get links to every time I post if you're a fan or friend of mine on facebook. Because I'll post links to songs when the ink isn't yet dry, I will most likely make them available only to those who have the link (rather than on my public youtube site), so if you want to hear songs as they're being written, that'll be your ticket.

I'm two lines away from completing my first song for the challenge, so be sure to check in there. And if you have a song topic to suggest, please pass it on!


II. February and March Shows

Saturday, February 18th, 2012
Byrds Tribute - 7-11 p.m.
Gulu-Gulu Cafe
247 Essex St
Salem, MA 01970
978.740.8882
Free
Dave Simmons (of Kirsten and Dave) hosts a fantastic tribute concert every year at the Gulu-Gulu Cafe. This year's show focuses on the songs of the Byrds, so join me and other Boston-area folk musicians as we work up covers of Byrds songs. It'll be a blast! I'm on third, so show up early.

Saturday, March 17th, 2012
House Concert - 7 p.m. (potluck at 6 p.m.)
Park Slope House Concert
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Price: $10 suggested donation
House concerts are my favorite way to play music. Hosts presenting music they love and inviting their community to share it with them. RSVP for reservation and directions/address to CWember[AT]Sidley.com. [NOTE THAT THIS SHOW WAS MOVED A WEEK LATER THAN ITS ORIGINAL DATE]


III. Video of the Month

I'm honored this month to participate on Connor Garvey's fantastic project Cover Your Friends, in which singer-songwriters perform and record songs by other singer-songwriters they know and like. I chose to play a song by the fantastic Susan Levine (who, by coincidence, I'll be sharing a show with in April). Here's the link to the entire project (my posting is fourth) so you can see all the great covers people are playing:

http://coveryourfriends.com/

IV. Beth in Cyberspace

Twitter, Facebook Fan Page, and Facebook friend page all have different info; collect them all!

Blogging at my music website: http://www.bethdesombre.com/blog.html
Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/BethDeSombre
Join my Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/Beth.DeSombre.fan
Order CDs: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bethdesombre
Download either CD from Digstation: http://www.digstation.com/artistalbums.aspx

V. Upcoming Shows

Thursday, April 12th, 2012
Songwriters by the Slice - 7-9 p.m.
Indigo Lounge
599 Tiogue Avenue
Coventry, RI 02816
401.615.9600
Free (donations requested)

Sunday, April 22nd, 2012
Beth DeSombre, Susan Levine, and Zoe Mulford - 7 p.m.
Amazing Things Arts Center
55 Nicholas Road
Framingham, MA 01701
781.772.1945
$12

Friday, May 11th, 2012
Songwriter Sessions - 7 p.m.
The Vanilla Bean Cafe
450 Deerfield Rd
Pomfret, CT 06258
860.974.1691
$5

Sunday, June 10th, 2012
Co-bill with Alicia McGovern - 7 p.m. (potluck at 6)
Lower Falls House Concert
Newton Lower Falls, MA
lfhconcerts@gmail.com
$15 suggested donation

Saturday, October 6th, 2012
Opening for Amy Black - 8 p.m.
Off The Common Coffeehouse
50 School Street
Bridgewater, MA 02324
781.294.8771
$13

Thursday, November 29th, 2012
Open Mike Feature - 7:30 (I play at about 9)
Amazing Things Arts Center
55 Nicholas Road
Framingham, MA 01701
781.772.1945
Price: $6/5 (members)

Stay tuned for a set of shows further afield (Utah is in the works, and maybe the DC area). And I'm working on playing more house concerts, so if you'd like to host one or know someone in your area who might, please get in touch.

Enjoy this short month. If you're not spending it writing songs, I hope you're getting a chance to hear great songs written by others.

Beth

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www.bethdesombre.com]]> http://bethdesombre.com/newsletters.html/february_2012_gigs_and_news Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:44:09 -0800 New songs that spring from old traditions - Beth DeSombre - Newsletters http://bethdesombre.com/newsletters.html/nearly_new_years_2012_gigs_and_news
Happy (almost) new year! Last year's winter convinced me to bundle up at home writing songs instead of gigging in January, so I figured I'd get this newsletter out a little early to let you know of the one show before that (brief) hiatus. Here's what I have for you this month:

I. News
II. Tonight -- New Year's Eve Show!
III. Video of the Month
IV. Beth in Cyberspace
V. Shows booked so far in 2012

I. News

New Year's Eve is my favorite holiday: I love the chance to reflect and then to start over. I'm definitely the sort of people who makes "best of" lists, so it's a special honor to make it onto someone else's: the DJs at WFUV (one of the best folks radio stations in the country) all picked their top 10 CDs of 2011, and I made the top 10 list from Bob Sherman, host of the great show "Woody's Children." (See http://www.wfuv.org/music/best/bestof11_staff#bob). I'm excited to be included with folks like John McCutcheon, Stan Rogers (one of my all-time songwriting heroes; so good he can make top 10 lists decades after he died) Cosy Sheridan, and Brother Sun.


II. Tonight -- New Year's Eve Show!

It's become a tradition to play at New Year's Needham, the version of Boston's First Night for the western suburbs, and each year the folk offerings grow:

Saturday, December 31st, 2011Ӭ6-6:45 p.m.ӬNew Year's Needham
870 Great Plain Avenue (Christian Science Church)
Needham, MA 02492
Free with event button ($5)ӬI'll be back again for my annual show as part of Needham's New Year's Eve celebration -- it's a tradition! Come join me (and the fantastic Mike Delaney) as we ring in the new year. Different location -- this year we're at the Christian Scientist Church -- but same time, and as in past years I'll be following the fabulous Kirsten and Dave (who will themselves be following Dan and Faith). Other great performers later in the evening -- make a night of it!

III. Video of the Month

In honor of the time of year, here's a version of my song Resolution, performed at First Night Needham a few years ago: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4ebAkIGqDE

IV. Beth in Cyberspace

Twitter, Facebook Fan Page, and Facebook friend page all have different info; collect them all!Ӭ ӬBlogging at my music website: http://www.bethdesombre.com/blog.html (blogging frequency will increase in the new year!)ӬFollow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/BethDeSombreӬJoin my Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/Beth.DeSombre.fan (I post here when there's a new blog post, and post about other music-related stuffӬOrder CDs: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bethdesombreӬDownload either CD from Digstation: http://www.digstation.com/artistalbums.aspxӬ
V. Shows booked so far in 2012

Saturday, February 18th, 2012ӬByrds Tribute - 7-11 p.m.ӬGulu-Gulu Cafe
247 Essex St
Salem, MA 01970
978.740.8882
FreeӬӬ

Saturday, March 10th, 2012ӬHouse Concert - 7 p.m. (potluck at 6 p.m.)
ӬPark Slope House Concert
Brooklyn, NY 11215
$10 suggested donationӬ
RSVP for reservation and directions/address to Athenasav @ aol.com

Sunday, April 22nd, 2012ӬBeth DeSombre, Susan Levine, and Zoe Mulford - 7 p.m.ӬAmazing Things Arts Center
55 Nicholas Road
Framingham, MA 01701
781.772.1945
$12Ӭ

Friday, May 11th, 2012ӬSongwriter Sessions - 7 p.m.ӬThe Vanilla Bean Cafe
450 Deerfield Rd
Pomfret, CT 06258
860.974.1691
$5ӬӬ

Sunday, June 10th, 2012ӬCo-bill with Alicia McGovern - 7 p.m. (potluck at 6)ӬLower Falls House Concert
Newton Lower Falls, MA
lfhconcerts@gmail.com
$15 suggested donationӬӬ

Saturday, October 6th, 2012ӬOpening for Amy Black - 8 p.m.ӬOff The Common Coffeehouse
50 School Street
Bridgewater, MA 02324
781.294.8771
$13

ӬӬI'm excited about many of these shows, and hope to see you at one (or more!) of them. Most importantly, I hope your 2012 is filled with music generally!

Beth

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December?! How did it get to be December?! Nevertheless, it seems to have arrived, so here's what I have for you this month, most importantly being an appearance on the radio TONIGHT (December 1st). Details below:

I. News
II. December Shows
III. Video Audio of the Month
IV. Beth in Cyberspace
V. Preview of 2012 Shows

I. News

This is a month of radio, including two different appearances on my favorite folk radio show, The Folk Revival on WICN in Worcester. Nick Noble creates fantastic themed shows that demonstrate his wide knowledge of and appreciation for folk music, broadly defined, and he's a big supporter of local artists. For the last few years I've joined him to play live and co-host his last show of the year, honoring the voices lost to the music world this year. But we decided that it might make sense for me to ALSO play live on a night that focused less on loss, so I'll be playing TONIGHT -- December 1st -- on Nick's show focusing on local musicians. Details in "December shows" and if you're not local, you can tune in on the internet!

Also among my musical end-of December traditions is welcoming the new year by performing at New Year's Needham. Although December is usually much too full with various obligations, I look forward every year to these musical traditions.


II. December Shows

Thursday, December 1st, 2011
Playing Live! - 7-11 p.m.
WICN Folk Revival
90.5 fm
Worcester and online!, MA
508.752.0700
The Folk Revival is one of the best radio programs out there -- Nick Noble carefully curates a show each week with some of the best local and national musicians and current and classic songs. I'm honored to be his guest this week and play some live -- and new -- songs on the air. Tune in on the web (http://www.wicn.org/listen-live-online) or on the radio. You're most likely to hear me play at several different intervals between 7:30 and 9:30, and chatting with Nick on the air between other songs he plays.

Tuesday, December 27th, 2011
Co-hosting the Annual Tribute Show - 7-11 p.m.
WICN Folk Revival
90.5 fm
Worcester and online!, MA
508.752.0700
Nick Noble hosts one of the best folk radio programs on the air these days. Each week he has a theme, and it has become my tradition to join Nick and as a co-host for the year-end show to honor those voices we've lost in music during the year. Nick has an encyclopedic knowledge of music and the annual tribute show always introduces me to people whose music I wish I'd known, and others I already knew to miss. It's an honor to co-host this show with him and a joy to listen.

Saturday, December 31st, 2011
6-6:45 p.m.
New Year's Needham
870 Great Plain Avenue (Christian Science Church)
Needham, MA 02492
Price: Free with event button ($5)
I'll be back again for my annual show as part of Needham's New Year's Eve celebration -- it's a tradition! Come join me as we ring in the new year. Different location -- this year we're at the Christian Scientist Church -- but same time, and as in past years I'll be following the fabulous Kirsten and Dave.

III. Video Audio of the Month

Still no video -- I was sick enough in November that you wouldn't have been able to hear the shows I had planned to record. But in honor of the holiday season, I'll post the final take of the preliminary audio I posted in a previous month -- my new agnostic Christmas song -- and make it downloadable for free:

http://www.bethdesombre.com/music-28.html

IV. Beth in Cyberspace

Twitter, Facebook Fan Page, and Facebook friend page all have different info; collect them all!

Blogging at my music website: http://www.bethdesombre.com/blog.html
Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/BethDeSombre
Join my Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/Beth.DeSombre.fan
Order CDs: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bethdesombre
Download either CD from Digstation: http://www.digstation.com/artistalbums.aspx

V. Preview of 2012 Shows

I have some especially fantastic shows coming up in the new year; he's what's currently booked (see my website for full info):

Saturday, March 10th, 2012
House Concert - 7 p.m. (potluck at 6 p.m.)
Park Slope House Concert
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Price: $10 suggested donation

Sunday, April 22nd, 2012
Three Short Women Songwriters With Glasses - 7 p.m.
Amazing Things Arts Center
55 Nicholas Road
Framingham, MA 01701
781.772.1945
Price: $12
Sharing a show with two of my favorite songwriting women: Zoe Mulford (http://zoemulford.com/) and Susan Levine (http://www.susanjlevine.com/).

Friday, May 11th, 2012
Songwriter Sessions - 7 p.m.
The Vanilla Bean Cafe
450 Deerfield Rd
Pomfret, CT 06258
860.974.1691
Price: $5

Sunday, June 10th, 2012
Co-bill with Alicia McGovern - 7 p.m. (potluck at 6)
Lower Falls House Concert
Newton Lower Falls, MA
lfhconcerts@gmail.com
Price: $15 suggested donation

Saturday, October 6th, 2012
Opening for Amy Black - 8 p.m.
Off The Common Coffeehouse
50 School Street
Bridgewater, MA 02324
781.294.8771
Price: $13

And I'm also looking forward to playing further afield in 2012 (with a slightly more flexible schedule in my day job this spring); if you'd like me to come play in your town, let me know!


I hope the arrival of December is welcome in your household, and that you enliven the winter with music. Thank you for the opportunity to provide some of that potential soundtrack.

Beth

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www.bethdesombre.com]]> http://bethdesombre.com/newsletters.html/december_2011_gigs_and_news Thu, 01 Dec 2011 10:46:37 -0800 New songs that spring from old traditions - Beth DeSombre - Newsletters http://bethdesombre.com/newsletters.html/october_2011_gigs_and_news
I grew up saying "rabbit, rabbit, rabbit" as the first thing in the morning of a new month, to bring luck. This morning, out before the sun with the dog, the rabbits themselves (probably fresh from eating my garden) showed up to welcome October.

Here's what I have for you for you this month:

I. News
II. October Shows
III. Video Audio of the Month
IV. Beth in Cyberspace
V. Other Upcoming Shows

I. News

The big news is that . . . I'm back! After an intentionally slower September of performances, as my day job ramped up, I'm back to my normal schedule in October, with four solid shows lined up. I've also been writing -- news songs to present to you this fall!


II. October Shows

Thursday, October 6th, 2011
Open Mike Feature - 7:30 (feature plays at 8:30 or 9)
Amazing Things Arts Center
55 Nicholas Road
Framingham, MA 01701
781.772.1945
$6 ($5 for members)
I'm the featured act at one of the best folk open mikes in the area. Come sing, play, or just listen -- I have many new and/or improved songs to share with you! (The incomparable Mike Delaney will probably back me.)

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011
4:30 p.m.
The Leaky Beaker
Science Center, Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA 02481
Free!
Playing in a new music series at the cafe in the atrium of the Wellesley College Science Center. I'll be backed by Mike Delaney on mandolin and harmony and Ken Porter on percussion.

Thursday, October 20th, 2011
Open Mike Feature - 7 p.m. (I play at around 9)
The Locals
11 Waterman Ave
North Providence, RI 02911
401.231.2231
I'll be the open mike feature, playing a 40-minute set at about 9 p.m. Come to play, or just to listen!

Friday, October 28th, 2011
8:30 - 11:30 p.m.
Walnut Street Cafe
157 Walnut Street
Lynn, MA 01905
781.596.1690
Free!
I'm playing at a great cafe (good food, coffee & tea, even beer!) that's features local performers. It's my first time playing in the area -- come by and see a full show for free and have some dinner or drinks!


III. Video Audio of the Month

This month instead of video what I have for you is a sneak preview of a new recording -- I wrote a new song that will appear on a winter holiday CD coming out this November. You can read the lyrics and hear the recorded version here:

http://www.bethdesombre.com/music-28.html

I'd love to know what you think!

IV. Beth in Cyberspace:

Twitter, Facebook Fan Page, and Facebook friend page all have different info; collect them all!

Blogging at my music website: http://www.bethdesombre.com/blog.html
Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/BethDeSombre
Join my Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/Beth.DeSombre.fan
Order CDs: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bethdesombre
Download either CD from Digstation: http://www.digstation.com/artistalbums.aspx

V. Other Upcoming Shows

Saturday, November 5th, 2011
1-3 p.m.
Slater's (formerly Great Brook Farms)
356 Main Street
Bolton, MA 01740
978.779.6680

Thursday, November 10th-12th, 2011
NERFA
400 Granite Road
Kerhonkson, NY 12446
6 showcases; more details at my website


Now that I'll be back out on stage more regularly, I hope to see some of you at a show in the near future. And I'm gearing up for touring further afield in the spring, so if you'd like me to come play in your area, please get in touch!

Beth

Beth DeSombre
www.bethdesombre.com]]> http://bethdesombre.com/newsletters.html/october_2011_gigs_and_news Sat, 01 Oct 2011 15:30:39 -0700 New songs that spring from old traditions - Beth DeSombre - Newsletters http://bethdesombre.com/newsletters.html/august_2011_gigs_and_news
I'm of mixed feelings about August, actually; too much to do before the end of the summer (including a book I have to finish writing) and not enough time to do it. But there's still lots more time for music this summer. Here's what I have for you this month:

I. News
II. August Shows
III. Video of the Month
IV. Beth in Cyberspace
V. Other Upcoming Shows

I. News -- far afield and then back home

I've been traveling in recently; had shows in 6 different states in June and July. (Including playing in the finals of the Susanne Millsaps Performing Songwriter Competition at the Snowbird Mountain Music Festival. I didn't win, but I had a blast.) The month I'll stay close to home, but the shows are a bit unusual (see below).

And most importantly, the show on August 28th will be broadcast live on the web! So tune in to my very first webcast -- those of you not in those six states I've recently visited or the Boston area can nevertheless get the chance to see a live show: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeESEUEg6xE (you can even set it up to send you an email reminder the day before so you remember to tune in!)

II. August Shows

Friday, August 19th, 2011
Kicking off the Eco-Stage - noon
Boston Greenfest
Boston City Hall Plaza
Boston, MA 02109
Free!
The region's largest multicultral environmental festival, and I'll be the first music performer on the eco-stage. I'll be joined by Mike Delaney on mandolin and vocals; stick around, he plays his own set at 2. Stop by to hear some great music and learn ways to green our lives and our communities.

Sunday, August 28th, 2011
Live @ Best Buy - 3 p.m.
Best Buy
360 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02115
617.375.7412
Free
I'll be playing live in the Newbury Street Best Buy in Boston -- and the show will be streamed live on the web! Join me in person or on the internet for an exciting show.


III. Video of the Month -- a new song!

Here's a song so new it may not even be finished, filmed in the lovely lavender light of the Somerville Center for Arts at the Armory, a wonderful new venue. The song is called The Disarray:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeESEUEg6xE

IV. Beth in Cyberspace

Blogging at my music website: http://www.bethdesombre.com/blog.html
Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/BethDeSombre
Join my Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/Beth.DeSombre.fan
Order CDs: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bethdesombre
Download either CD from Digstation: http://www.digstation.com/artistalbums.aspx

V. Other Upcoming Shows

Thursday, September 8th, 2011
Songwriters by the Slice - 7-9 p.m.
Indigo Lounge
599 Tiogue Avenue
Coventry, RI 02816
401.615.9600

Thursday, October 20th, 2011
Open Mike Feature - 7 p.m. (I play at around 9)
The Locals
11 Waterman Ave
North Providence, RI 02911

Saturday, November 5th, 2011
1-3 p.m.
Slater's (formerly Great Brook Farms)
356 Main Street
Bolton, MA 01740
978.779.6680

I hope your music has been, and will continued to be, filled with music. Thanks for listening,

Beth

Beth DeSombre
www.bethdesombre.com]]> http://bethdesombre.com/newsletters.html/august_2011_gigs_and_news Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:46:34 -0700 New songs that spring from old traditions - Beth DeSombre - Newsletters http://bethdesombre.com/newsletters.html/july_2011_news_and_gigs
We're deep in the throes of summer folk festival season. I just realized that there are 5 weekends in July and I'll be spending four of them at festivals and the other one on tour. Details below. Here's what I have for you this month:

I. News
II. July Shows
III. Video of the Month
IV. Beth in Cyberspace
V. Other Upcoming Shows

I. News

Much news to share. The most exciting piece of news is that I'm a finalist in the Susanne Millsaps Performing Songwriter Competition, which means I have been invited to play in the finals at the Snowbird Mountain Music Festival in July in Utah. I could not be more excited! If you're looking for an excuse to try a new festival, I'm happy to provide one if you want to come out and cheer me on.

I'm also embarking on what we're calling the "at home on this crooked highway" mini-tour -- three shows in three different states in three nights, beginning with my first show ever in New York, on July 7th at Banjo Jim's.

Finally, looking ahead to August, I also have some exciting and unusual shows booked, including at Boston Greenfest (on City Hall Plaza) and one Live From Best Buy -- that's in Boston, but it will be webcast, so even if I haven't yet made it to your town I can visit your computer.

II. July Shows

[AT HOME ON THIS CROOKED HIGHWAY mini-tour]:

Thursday, July 7th, 2011
8 p.m.
Banjo Jim's
700 E 9th St
New York, NY 10009
212.777.0869
one drink minimum
Banjo Jim's is a lower east side bar (you can bring your own food) that creates a great listening room for music seven nights a week. I'm delighted to make my first NYC appearance here, playing after the fantastic and mango-obsessed Bob Katz (http://bobkatzmusic.com/bobkatzmusic.com/index.html) with Carolyn Waters (http://www.carolynwatersmusic.com/) at 7 p.m.

Friday, July 8th, 2011
Songwriter Sessions - 7:30 p.m.
The Vanilla Bean Cafe
450 Deerfield Rd
Pomfret, CT 06258
860.974.1691
$5
Songwriters in the round (I'll be joined by Fiske & Herrera), hosted by Lisa Martin. In addition to playing our best material, we've been given a songwriting topic by the previous month's audience. Come hear the song we've each written on the topic of "good neighbors" that we'll debut at this show. (The Vanilla Bean also has fantastic food.)

Saturday, July 9th, 2011
Somerville Songwriter Sessions - 8-10:30 p.m.
The Center for Arts at the Armory
191 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
617. 718.2191
$10
I'll be joined by three other songwriters (Kristen Sweetland (http://www.kristinsweetland.com/), Joel Cage (http://www.joelcage.com/), and Tracie Potochnik (http://www.facebook.com/traciepotochnik)) and host John Fuzek for an evening of songwriting. Stop by, have some wine and beer, and listen to great songwriting!

Saturday, July 16th, 2011
Finalist in the Susanne Millsaps Performing Songwriter Competition - noon - 2:45 p.m.
Snowbird Mountain Music Festival
Snowbird Ski and Summer Resort
Snowbird, UT 84092
1-800-232-9542
Free!
I'm one of 10 finalists in the Susanne Millsaps Performing Songwriter Competition, and we all get the opportunity to perform live at the Mountain Music Festival.

Sunday, July 31st, 2011
Folk Festival Showcase - 4 p.m.
Furey's Cafe
51 Fletcher St.
Lowell, MA 01854
978.970.2495
Free! (21)
The Lowell Folk Festival is a fantastic, free, festival taking place in the middle of the city of Lowell, MA. I've been selected for an associated showcase, run by Furey's Cafe. I'll be backed by the lovely and talented Mike Delaney on mandolin and vocals. Visit the festival in general, and stop by to hear us play at Furey's.

And I'll probably be leading the annual Dave Carter song circle at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival (most likely on the Sunday morning); if you'll be at Falcon Ridge and want details, let me know. It's one of the highlights of my musical year.

III. Video of the Month

One of the last to share from the CD release show. Cross that River (with my all-star backing band):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsXN9Jh5-Ac

With all sorts of interesting shows on the horizon, I promise to get some new videos up soon.

IV. Beth in Cyberspace

Blogging at my music website: http://www.bethdesombre.com/blog.html
Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/BethDeSombre
Join my Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/Beth.DeSombre.fan
Order CDs: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bethdesombre
Download either CD from Digstation: http://www.digstation.com/artistalbums.aspx

V. Other Upcoming Shows

Friday, August 19th, 2011
Kicking off the Eco-Stage - noon
Boston Greenfest
Boston City Hall Plaza
Boston, MA 02109
Free!
The region's largest multicultral environmental festival, and I'll be the first music performer of the event. Stop by to hear some great music and learn ways to green our lives and our communities.

Sunday, August 28th, 2011
Live @ Best Buy - 3 p.m.
Best Buy
360 Newbury Street
Boston, MA 02115
617.375.7412
Free
I'll be playing live in the Newbury Street Best Buy in Boston -- and the show will be streamed live on the web! Join me in person or on the internet for an exciting show.

Thursday, September 8th, 2011
Songwriters by the Slice - 7-9 p.m.
Indigo Lounge
599 Tiogue Avenue
Coventry, RI 02816
401.615.9600
Free (pass the hat)
I'll be joined by two other songwriters and we'll swap songs in the round.

Tuesday, October 18th, 2011
4:30 p.m.
The Leaky Beaker
Science Center, Wellesley College
Wellesley, MA 02481
Free
Playing in a new music series at the cafe in the atrium of the Wellesley College Science Center. I'll be backed by Mike Delaney on mandolin and harmony.


Whatever you're doing this summer, I hope it is accompanied by music. And I hope to see you soon!

Beth

Beth DeSombre
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It's summer music season -- more travel, more shows outdoors, and less scheduling in that pesky day-job to keep me from writing and playing music! (Well, okay, there is that book I have to finish writing, but at least I get to do it in an unscheduled way). Here's what I have for you this month:

I. News
II. June Shows
III. Video of the Month
IV. Beth in Cyberspace
V. Other Upcoming Shows

I. News

The news is that I'm on the road. In the months of June and July so far I have shows scheduled in five different states (including an actual three-show tour in July). So for those of you who have been wondering if I'm coming to your town, check out the schedule and maybe I am! And if I'm not, let me know where you are (and, most importantly, where the folk venues in your area are) and I'll do my best to get there.

And keep an eye out -- there are a couple of interesting shows in the works this summer that haven't been sufficiently nailed down to include in this newsletter, but if you keep an eye out in cyberspace I'll let you know where and when they end up.

II. June Shows

Saturday, June 4th, 2011
1-3 p.m.
Brew'd Awakening Coffeehaus
61 Market Street
Lowell, MA 01852
978.454.2739
Free
A place for "quality tea or coffee at an affordable price" and also music! Come support a fantastic local venue and hear some great music.


Saturday, June 11th, 2011
Women of RISA - 8 p.m.
Church Street Coffeehouse
25 Church Street
Warren, RI
P$10
A show of women songwriters. If you like songwriting, this is a show for you.
Lisa Couto - www.lisacouto.com
Marilynn Manfra - www.myspace.com/marilynnmanfra
Jane Fallon - www.janefallon.com
Noel Patoine
Beth Desombre - www.bethdesombre.com
Jan Luby - www.reverbnation.com/janluby

Sunday, June 12th, 2011
Granite State Open Mic - 3 p.m.
Borders Books
76 Fort Eddy Road
Concord, NH 03301
603.224.1255
Free (donations requested)
The Granite State Open Mike is a show filmed to be presented on Concordd Community Television (http://www.yourconcordtv.org/) approximately two dates after the show date. But there's an audience too -- so stop by. I'll play a 15-minute set.

III. Video of the Month

It's another video from the CD release show, featuring my fantastic band: Jim Henry, Dave Chalfant, and Jenny Goodspeed. We're playing Take Me To Tallahassee:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyxBkOwDk-k

IV. Beth in Cyberspace

You know the drill. Here's where to find me electronically:

Blogging at my music website: http://www.bethdesombre.com/blog.html
Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/BethDeSombre
Join my Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/Beth.DeSombre.fan
Order CDs: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bethdesombre
Download either CD from Digstation: http://www.digstation.com/artistalbums.aspx

And, of course, you can find my music on iTunes.

V. Other Upcoming Shows

Thursday, July 7th, 2011
8 p.m.
Banjo Jim's
700 E 9th St
New York, NY 10009
212.777.0869
Preceded by Bob Katz; followed by Carolyn Waters

Friday, July 8th, 2011
Songwriter Sessions - 8 p.m.
The Vanilla Bean Cafe
450 Deerfield Rd
Pomfret, CT 06258
860.974.1691

Saturday, July 9th, 2011
Somerville Songwriter Sessions - 8-10:30 p.m.
The Center for Arts at the Armory
191 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02143
617. 718.2191

Sunday, July 31st, 2011
Folk Festival Showcase - 4 p.m.
Furey's Cafe
51 Fletcher St.
Lowell, MA 01854
978.970.2495

Friday, August 19th, 2011
Kicking off the Eco-Stage - noon
Boston Greenfest
Boston City Hall Plaza
Boston, MA 02109


Thursday, September 8th, 2011
Songwriters by the Slice - 7-9 p.m.
Indigo Lounge
599 Tiogue Avenue
Coventry, RI 02816
401.615.9600


Hope your summer season is starting well. And whatever else you do this summer, make sure you go see live music, and support the venues and musicians that bring that music to you.

Thanks!

Beth

Beth DeSombre
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Happy May! Spring in New England is like autumn in reverse: the leaves come out the color they eventually turn after summer's over. And for me it's a sign that we're heading into summer festival season, when most of the best music takes place outdoors. Here's what I have for you this month:

I. News
II. May shows
III. Video of the Month
IV. Beth in Cyberspace
V. Other Upcoming Shows

I. News

My song "Bigger, Faster, and More" is in the finals of a "music for the earth" songwriting contest -- right now, it's the fan voting period. You can listen to any of the songs (including mine) on this website: http://earthday.sonicbids.com/BandDetails.aspx?b=28427&bn=BethDeSombre

Clicking the "download" button is what counts as a "vote" -- you'll have to input your email address, and then click on the link they send you. Please consider downloading my song to help me make it to the final judging round. You can only download once per email address, so let your friends know as well.

I hope you like the song -- it was inspired by the BP oil disaster, which began just about a year ago, but tells the story of the longer history of problems facing those small-scale fishers who try to make their living from the gulf.

II. May shows

Monday, May 9th, 2011
Open Mike Feature - 8-10 p.m.
The Hallway (http://thehallwayjp.com/)
66A South Street
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
617.818.5996
Free
I'm the featured act (I'll play for about 45 minutes) at an open mike at a great art gallery and gathering place. Come by to play or just listen!

Thursday, May 19th, 2011
Trio show with Mike Delaney and Ken Porter - 8 p.m.
Harvest Cafe (http://www.harvestcafeonline.com/)
40 Washington Street
Hudson, MA 02749
978.567.0948
Free (donations requested)
The Harvest Cafe is one of those great community hangouts; good food, nice people, and, sometimes, great music! Ken, Mike, and I each play our own songs (with backing from the others) and also have a set of trio songs we only play when we play together. Which hasn't happened often enough, lately, so come see us while you have the chance!

Thursday, May 26th, 2011
Club Bohemia - 8 p.m. to midnight
Cantab Lounge http://www.cantab-lounge.com/)
738 Massachusetts Ave
Cambridge, MA 02139
617.354.2685
$5 (21)
A show featuring a bunch of great local musicians, organized by Sierra (www.sierrarocks.com). Details to follow soon.


III. Video of the Month

Another video from the CD release show. This one is of the song Fiddle Player, and I'm backed by the fabulous Jim Henry, Dave Chalfant, and Jenny Goodspeed:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mnExNhQUXWc

IV. Beth in Cyberspace

Blogging at my music website: http://www.bethdesombre.com/blog.html
Follow me on Twitter: http://twitter.com/BethDeSombre
Join my Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/Beth.DeSombre.fan
Order CDs: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/bethdesombre
Download either CD from Digstation: http://www.digstation.com/artistalbums.aspx
(and, of course, you can simply find them on iTunes)

V. Other Upcoming Shows

I now have shows booked into late 2012, but here are the ones on the near horizon. I'm playing in 5 different states in the months of June and July (including my first show in NYC), so those of you outside the Boston area have more opportunities than in the past to come hear a show.

Saturday, June 4th, 2011
1-3 p.m.
Brew'd Awakening Coffeehaus (http://www.brewdawakening.com/)
61 Market Street
Lowell, MA 01852
978.454.2739
Free

Saturday, June 11th, 2011
Women of RISA - 8 p.m.
Church Street Coffeehouse (http://www.churchstreetcoffeehouse.com/)
25 Church Street
Warren, RI
$10

Sunday, June 12th, 2011
Granite State Open Mic - 3 p.m.
Borders Books
76 Fort Eddy Road
Concord, NH 03301
603.224.1255
Free (donations requested)

Thursday, July 7th, 2011
8 p.m.
Banjo Jim's (http://www.banjojims.com/)
700 E 9th St
New York, NY 10009
212.777.0869
Price: one drink minimum (and pass the hat)

Friday, July 8th, 2011
Songwriter Sessions - 8 p.m.
The Vanilla Bean Cafe (http://www.vanillabeancafe.com/)
450 Deerfield Rd
Pomfret, CT 06258
860.974.1691
$5

Let me know if you want me to come to your town (even better if you have an idea about where I might play). I'm working on shows in Seattle and various places in North Carolina, so I'm happy to travel to your part of the world, too!)

Enjoy spring, and I hope to see you at a show soon,

Beth

Beth DeSombre
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