News
April 2008
ON THE FOOD NETWORK Next week you can catch my television debut on the Food Network's "Fresh" with Anna Olson. In this series, Anna Olson (from Sugar and Kitchen Equipped) promotes eating fresh and eating local. Don Kerr and I perform on the house concert episode, airing on April 8 (12:30 and 6:30 EST) and April 11 (12:30 and 6:30 EST).
ON iTUNES Green-eyed Soul is now available on iTunes, eMusic, Rhapsody, Amazon and Verizon. So if digital downloads are your thing, order through your favorite e-store! Of course, you can also order albums through our own store (where you get an autographed postcard with your order)!
March 2008
HONOR EARTH HOUR WITH GREEN-EYED SOUL
EARTH HOUR is a really significant event where people across the world intend to raise awareness and take action on climate change by shutting off the power for one hour. This Saturday, March 29 at 8pm is Earth Hour, and I'll be performing with Don Kerr and David Celia at the Boathouse in Kitchener. Thanks to Don's brilliant idea and the cooperation of the Boathouse, we're going to honor Earth Hour by shutting down the power at the Boathouse at 8pm and playing an acoustic jam. Please support Earth Hour by coming out and joining us or by simply going without power. Visit the Earth Hour website to get more information on this global movement and to find out how you can participate.
CBC RADIO Thanks so much for the support from CBC radio. They've been promoting the tour and album, and on Saturday, March 29 I'll be featured on "Fresh Air." The show starts at 8:30am (ET) and if you're not in the area, you can listen to the streaming broadcast on CBC's website. For half an hour, Jeff Goodes and I will chat about the album, life on the road, and listen to some tracks from the album. Hope you can join us!
March 2008
NATIONAL TOUR Lots happening these days! Right now, I'm on a national tour promoting the new album. A huge thank you to all the fans who are helping to make this the best tour yet--your support at the shows has been incredible. Lots of shows left in Ontario and Quebec, so check out the tour dates and come out to support some Green-Eyed Soul. Also, I've added lots of pictures and stories from the road to my journal. Enjoy!
The success so far is also largely owing to the support and/or sponsorship of the Saskatchewan Arts Board, Great Canadian Hotels, and dace. These are incredible organizations, and I encourage you to support them as a thanks for supporting local, independent Canadian artists.
I'm indebted to those folks helping to promote the new album and tour, including CBC Radio. Check out the bio page to see press clippings and reviews from the tour.
WORLD VISION On my national tour, I'm very honored to be representing World Vision and giving audiences an opportunity to sponsor a child at the shows. I became a sponsor of Prince from the Democratic Republic of Congo not too long ago, and the experience has been really profound. Only half way through the tour, seven children have been sponsored at my shows, not to mention the generous donations collected. I'm so grateful to those new sponsors and urge you all to check out World Vision's website and change someone's life right now.
VIDEO Thanks to Plan 9 Films, I have some video footage from my concert at the Refinery in Saskatoon this November 2007. Check out the media page to see excerpts from the concert!
Jan 2008 - National Tour
This February, I'll begin a national tour promoting the new album! I'm very excited to bring a live show that involves a theatrical set, video projection, and some lively storytelling that tells the story of "Green-eyed Soul."
In the west, I'll be performing as a duo with the sensuous sounds of Sam Mitchell on flute and percussion. Don Kerr will join me in Ontario for a few shows as well. What fun!
I have to offer a tremendous thank you to the Saskatchewan Arts Board for supporting this tour! Thanks to the Great Canadian Hotels for putting us up along the way. And all along the way, we'll look pretty styling wearing the funky fashions of dace.
Check out the tour page for updates on shows and please do come out and say hello!
Nov 2007 - New Partnership
I'm very excited about a new partnership with dace, a fashion designer based in Vancouver. The clothing is beautiful and the story behind this company is inspiring, so please check them out. Thanks to dace for the support!
Oct 2007 - Welcome to the new website!
WCMA The Western Canadian Music Awards are approaching. I’ll be showcasing at the festival (see the tour page for details). I’ll also be recording a show with CBC radio which will be aired on Sat, Oct 20. Stay tuned for details!
The new album The new site is just a glimpse of what’s new and coming up. My new album, entitled Green-eyed Soul and produced by Don Kerr, is being launched in Saskatchewan this November, followed by a national release in the new year. The album will be distributed by Festival Distribution so we’ll keep you posted on where you can get your hands on Green-eyed Soul. Of course, you can always pick it up at a live show.
The live show In November, I’ll also be introducing my new live show to audiences across Saskatchewan. The show is a collection of sassy songs written specifically for the stage. Together with an intriguing set, they narrate a search for soul music in the unlikely setting of the harsh, cold, flat prairie! Writing this show has been a soul-searching experience in itself and I can’t wait to share the songs, the video, the whole works with you all! Check out the tour dates to see when the show comes to you. I’m very thankful to the Saskatchewan Artsboard for supporting this project.
Canadian tour This winter, I’ll be introducing the live show and the new album to the rest of Canada. So if you’re interested in hosting a house concert or bringing Green-eyed Soul to your city or town, contact me at carrie@carriecatherine.com!
The prairie school tour Next year, I’ll be taking green-eyed soul into Saskatchewan schools with a tour in October 2008 supported by the Organization for Saskatchewan Arts Councils. I’ll be conducting workshops with kids of all ages, writing songs and recording the final result, so the kids can share their song with children from other schools across the province. For more information or to support this tour as a sponsor, contact me at carrie@carriecatherine.com.
Sept 2007 - Back in Saskatoon
Back in Saskatoon after an inspiring tour in Toronto, where I ravenously explored, performed, and collaborated for the month of August. Check out my blog and photo pictures for some tidbits. There I did a television appearance with Don Kerr on a new show on the food network: “Fresh with Anna Olson.” I’ll keep you posted with details about when the show is aired.
I'm also very excited about a new partnership with Vada World which is an all natural skin and hair care line. Check out their website to see their products and hear a great story! I'll be celebrating with the folks at Vada on Sept 11 in Saskatoon�see the shows page for details.
And of course, the fall means gearing up for an album release. Things are getting pretty exciting around here, so stay posted about the digital release of “Green-eyed Soul” followed by the physical release. I also did some recordings in Toronto that will be available soon! Lots of music to share with you!