(nerdkween)*

The Summer of (nerdkween)* 2015 that is...

Hey Hey,

So I played a show the other night, sorry I didn't post. It was a house show and not so many people would have been able to actually fit in the venue. It was cool though.

I have many shows upcoming, here is my listing for June so far:

June 20 Saturday Kavarna Coffee 8pm *Free* (asking for tips and donations)
https://www.facebook.com/events/926857730669215/

June 21 Sunday Red Light Cafe 8pm $5 Adv – $8 Door
http://redlightcafe.com/events/cloudship-with-special-guests
https://www.facebook.com/events/1583699315229085/

Can't wait to try new tunes for you, so see you at the next shows.

Heading Home

Only a few hours away from home and I am glad to say The Good Graces mini tour was a hit. We loved New Orleans and Checkpoint Charlie's and hopefully we can visit both soon again. I think I could easily dwell there for a summer taking in the beauty and charm of that great city.  And I enjoyed the band we shared the bill with from Baton Rougue called Polly Pry. I recommend you look them up.

The show in Austin for El Sapo's sxsw day party was amazing. I have missed this incredible town and I will do my best to not be a stranger to the scene there. Reconnecting with old friends and making new ones always warms my heart especially over tasty burgers.  The other bands blew me away, I am so honored to have shared a show with Be Forest from Italy, Hinds from Spain, Wilsen from Brooklyn in NYC, Honey Blood from Scotland, and Emmy the Great from the UK.

My adventures with The Good Graces show me the best there is in being a middle class musician. Working hard with dedicated musicians brings me the greatest satisfaction. Thank you so much Kim, John, and Rob for having me on this excursion. I'm definitely open to do it all again.

On to nerdkween business....
In less than 24 hours I will be performing at Ladyfest. I'll be at Mammal Gallery at 5pm, I invite everyone to come out. So excited that Ladyfest has returned and that I get to be a part of it, what a dream come true. If you see me, please come and say hi.

xxoo
Nerdkween

Nerdkween Springs Forward!

Hi Everyone,
 So if you didn't know by now, I'll be heading WEST to perform with my friends as The Good Graces. It's going to be an exciting adventure as we trek to Austin, Texas to join in on the rocking good times of the South by Southwest Music Conference and Festival. I want to thank everyone who helped me to reach my fund raising goal by spreading the word and/ or donating. I truly could not have done it without YOU and I certainly will not forget your kindness. I hope to make some valuable business connections and new friends who will be coming from all of the world to do the same.

We are stopping in New Orleans before we make into Texas, playing a great show and also hoping to have a blast doing it.

When I return from the road, I do have some regular nerdkween shows for you to look out for. Here's is listing of my musical events so far:

The Good Graces
March 18  Wednesday New Orleans, LA Checkpoint Charlie's 11pm

March 20   Friday Austin, Texas  El Sapo's Restaurant Noon

(nerdkween)*
March 22 Sunday Atlanta, Ga Mammal Gallery 5pm LadyFest!
March 27 Friday   Atlanta, Ga Beatlanta House Show 8pm
April 11    Saturday Atlanta, Ga  The E.A.R.L. 7pm

And surprises are in store keep a look out for me :-)

Being a musician 2015 you can help FUNDRAISING

Happy New Year!

So let's get to it.  I teach music, I perform music, give music classes and I sub. It is not a lot of money nor is it steady money. I'm gonna need some support from all of you.

I'm trying to raise money to settle a few long standing bills/debts and to tour with my friend Kim Ware of  The Good Graces. I played in her band for her record release this fall and now she's heading to Austin and playing a couple of stops along the way. When I went to Austin in 2011, I rasied money by holding a pet treat bake sale so I'm doing it again.

Pet Treat Bake Sale

$10 for dozen chicken liver treats for dogs

$10 for dozen chicken liver treats for cats with catnip

Or if you like to just donate you can!! Even gas cards, gift cards, restaurant cards. 

Lessons and Vocal Coaching

$25 for 30min lesson (voice, beginner guitar,beginner piano, beginner uke, songwriting) at Earthshaking Music Only

Location lessons and consultations for singers $60 for the hour, for a choir $100 for the hour.

I give lessons year round and consider new students so just get in touch and call my voicemail (678)235-4973.

Performance and merch

I perform as nerdkween and I do backup singing and I'm considering doing sing a grams (TBA). I'm only taking gigs that pay as I need the money so contact me if you need an event singer at

nerdkween@gmail.com

If you'd like my debut CD Synergy its $10 and Sketches at Eddie's Attic is $7 I only have my second CD Profitandloss digitally right now and its $7, email for the code.

Dream Buds

So the summer is over and it  seems I'm as busy as ever. I am grateful as I been working in the local school system as a music teacher (more assignments are coming). I do sub by the way but it is so exciting to teach and share your craft to a classroom of kids.  I give private lessons too and its doing well and I can always take on more students!

As for performing, I'm playing with a good friend Kim Ware's band The Good Graces for her vinyl release show on Nov. 21. https://www.facebook.com/events/466773436795064/

And I'm dropping in as a Chicken and Pigs with my other friend Jeff Evans

 

As for Me, Well the next few weeks will be busy!!! Here is a list of my up coming shows Come  to one come to all!!

All doors at 9pm

Oct. 29  Mammal Gallery

Nov. 6 The Music Room

Nov. 7 Big House on Ponce

Nov.11 Eddie's Attic (opening for Cold Specks)

Nov. 21 Steve's Live Music (singing with The Good Graces)

 

Gonna start vloging again, but here's a blast from the past.

Exploring new Ventures

So last weekend I played with one of my favorite bands and good friends Chickens and Pigs. When I say play with I mean I actually played guitar. I've occasionally sang backup a few times but this time was a big leap for me. I really enjoyed myself even though I was a bit nervous about playing LOUD. 

I look forward to playing with Jeff and the gang again. And stepping out of my comfort zone.

Progress into New Work

My writing started almost a year ago.I want to atempt something I never tried before but something I had the training to do, write an "opera". I use the term rather loosely because I imagine this work to be a more  like an oratorio. Songs based on a story but no costumes or interaction with other characters. 

The story I chose is a Hans Christian Andersen story that I was always touched by as a child. The themes have stayed with me for years and even as I work, I'm reminded of how this story carried my emotions into a whirl. 

Bringing my blog back to life!

Sorry I've been a neglectfully blogger

So I've been pretty slack on the blog but I played about 30 shows in 2011 including an offical showcase at sxsw 2011. That's a lot for one woman to book, prep, practice and play in a year. So something got ignored, meaning the blog. That's a price to pay being a DIY musician. I hope for 2012 to blog more or at least post show pics and even post videos of my experiences in the music business, sometimes when I'm right in the mix I'm always still learning) so I want people to come visit me here more so I'm giving the blog more TLC.
Happy New Year
Monica aka nerdkeen

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