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New record update!
Dear Friends,
Last April I announced that I would be writing and recording a new album, and I asked for your help. And, wow, did you help- we are just over halfway to our goal of $35,000. In even bigger news, I have written and recorded over half of the new album, too! But we aren’t done yet; there is still a long way to go. Please know that every little bit helps, every $5 and $10 donation adds up and brings the new record closer to being a reality.
It has been many months, so we are shaking things up a bit. We’ve picked some new and exciting ways to say THANK YOU for being part of the new album. Check them out here. Please give, share with your friends, spread the word - every bit of support helps!
Thank you,
Luke
Thank you 2009, hello 2010!
Happy New Year!
I am looking forward to an exciting and fruitful 2010, but before I look ahead I want to recap some of my highlights from 2009. It was a tremendous year, and I could not have done any of it without your support.
The big project of 2009 was writing, recording and raising funds for my next record. THANK YOU to everyone who has been a part of this. We’re almost halfway to our goal, but still have a long way to go! It’s not too late to contribute, and we can’t finish this record without your help. Be a part of it here.
I did more traveling than ever this year and looking forward to more in 2010. Honestly, it is hard to leave and be away from my family, but your support makes it worth it.
So, here we go. What I loved about 2009:
- Two sold out nights at Jammin’ Java in February. The last time I did two nights back to back at Jammin’ Java was a Brindley Brothers show! Immediately after I booked the shows, I found out I was selected for an official showcase at the Folk Alliance Conference in Memphis the night before. (Actually the showcase was after midnight, so it was the same day!) Jess Bennett and I flew down to Memphis and back within 12 hours and made it to the Jammin’ Java shows. Exhausting but what a way to kick off the year!
- Standing room only show at The Kennedy Center Millennium Stage in April. It was honor to play the Kennedy Center. The trio show with Jess Bennett and Todd Wright was by far the most overwhelming response to a live performance I’ve had. You can watch the video here.
- Another two night stand at Jammin’ Java in July. My friend Seth Glier opened one show and Jess Bennett’s band Parliament Hill opened the other.
- Writing with other songwriters. This year I’ve done more writing with other songwriters than ever before and I love it. It gives me the chance to work more on the craft and technique of songwriting, expand my experiences a little bit and use the ideas that may not have a place in my own music. I wrote with Stephen Kellogg, Tim Warren from The Alternate Routes, Nini Camps and others. I’m thrilled with the way the songs have turned out and at least one of the songs on the new record will be a co-write.
- Mountain Stage NewSong Contest in October. I won the Southeast Regional round of the Mountain Stage NewSong competition and competed in the international finals at Mountain Stage in Charleston, WV. Top honors went to Grace Pettis, daughter of Pierce Pettis, one of my favorite contemporary songwriters. Check her out here.
- Fall Tour with Peter Bradley Adams and Rosi Golan. Ended the year with a fun two week tour from Maine to Kentucky with two amazing artists. Working on returning to a lot of these places soon. Started a road food blog here.
And that was 2009!
I’m spending the next month home in Virginia, doing a few house concerts, writing and recording for my 2010 release. But I already have some cool things lined up for this year.
Coming up in 2010:
- Preview Release in February. I’m going to be releasing a few of the songs from the new record in early February. Stay tuned!
- A visit to the UK in February. I’ve heard great things about the music scene in London for so long so I’m heading over there the last week in February to play a few shows.
- The Barns at Wolf Trap on April 22. My first headlining show at this amazing, acoustically-perfect room. This is the largest room I headline so I need you all in the audience (with all of your friends). Tickets are on sale now. If all goes according to plan, this will be the local record release show!
- Spring Tour. We’re still planning the record release tour for this Spring. Keep an eye on http://lukebrindley.com/shows for dates.
Peace!
Luke.
9:30 Club January 15!
we got asked to do a last minute show at the 9:30 club in washington, dc friday january 15. if you haven’t been there it’s one of the best clubs in the country and always an honor to play that stage. it’s with justin jones and the driving rain and the junior league band. hope you can make it! tix at 930.com.
Free Download Today: “Sun Gonna Rise”
Here’s a free download for today. It’s from the almost out of print Five Songs EP I put out last year.
Enjoy and please spread the word!
Luke
“Sun Gonna Rise” Luke Brindley (itunes)
(right click on a PC or control click on a Mac to download and save)
Mother Teresa on Love
“You may be exhausted with work, you may even kill yourself, but unless your work is interwoven with love, it is useless. To work without love is slavery.
“People throughout the world may look different or have a different religion, education, or position, but they are all the same. They are the people to be loved. They are all hungry for love.
“… It is easy to love the people far away. It is not always easy to love those close to us. It is easier to give a cup of rice to relieve hunger than to relieve the loneliness and pain of someone unloved in our own home. Bring love into your own home for this is where our love for each other must start. “
Songwriter of the year?
I’ve been nominated for a ”WAMMIE” for Songwriter of the Year by the Washington Area Music Association. If you are a member please vote for me here!
Barns at Wolf Trap Headlining show April 22!
Headlining show at The Barns at Wolf Trap just announced! April 22, 2010. Get tix now. This will sell out! http://bit.ly/6ClnOu
Tour update and thanks!
I’m writing this from the van on the way to Saint Louis. Don’t worry I’m not driving! We’re over halfway thru the tour with Rosi Golan and Peter Bradley Adams. Chip Johnson from The Alternate Routes has been joining me on bass and vocals for some of these out of town shows. I’ve incorporated a few songs from the new record into the set as well: “Lose You Now”, “We Go Together”, “Still Be There” and “Angeline”.
What an incredible hometown show at Jammin’ Java on Thursday! I wish we could do that every night! We’ve had some cool shows on the tour so far but nothing compares with the energy of the hometown crowd. I loved having Todd Wright and Jess Bennett back in stage with me. I haven’t felt that fulfilled and satisfied after a show in a long time. Lately I’ve been trying to just be myself more on stage - honest, vulnerabilities, “imperfections” and all. There’s nothing like the feeling of doing your job and coming away thinking “this is what I do and I just kicked butt doing it” you know?
There was a video crew there filming so we’ll have some footage for you soon. I see some fan videos have already been uploaded to YouTube.
The next big local show is a headlining CD Release show at The Barns at Wolf Trap April 22! This will sell out!! Get tickets now at wolftrap.org.
I’m going to spend the rest of the month and January writing and recording the new record. We’re also booking a series of house concerts so please consider hosting one. More about them here or email Barbara.
We’ve got a few more shows coming up on this tour so check out the shows page for details and please spread the word! Shows in Cincinatti, St Louis, Lousville, KY this week.
I’ve started a little blog about noteworthy road food from the perspective of a touring musician over at what-exit.com. Enjoy!
Peace!
Luke.
