tag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:/blogs/hello-world?p=3Hello, world.2024-03-26T17:34:44-04:00Carolann Solebellofalsetag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/73729122024-03-26T17:34:44-04:002024-03-26T17:34:45-04:00Springing<p>It's still pretty darn chilly here in Brooklyn, but I choose to believe Spring has sprung. Not just because my calendar tells me so, or because I have spotted crocuses and daffodils in bloom, but because I no longer feel like the day is over at 4:30PM, which is the time I'm writing this missive. Say what you will about Daylight Saving Time, but I am selfishly in favor of it. I secretly call it Sanity Saving Time. More light longer into the evening makes me feel more alive and optimistic, no matter what the temperature. It's probably a good thing I wasn't born in Scandinavia. </p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://bevgrant.com/we-were-there" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/228342/3bb4ce51a3aa64ce0ae245a794276e282d38af3d/original/301791506-10159966534654038-2834605801880391047-n.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" height="1162" /></a><p>I had a few adventures in March, starting with a quick trip to DC with <a class="no-pjax" href="https://bevgrant.com" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">BEV GRANT</a> to present Bev's multimedia women's labor history project <a class="no-pjax" href="https://bevgrant.com/we-were-there" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">WE WERE THERE</a><a data-link-type="url"> </a>in concert with the sparkling DC Labor Chorus. It's always a joy to present this show with Bev and meet so many outstanding women labor organizers, educators, and union sisters. If you're a labor organizer or educator and would like to learn more about <a class="no-pjax" href="https://bevgrant.com/we-were-there" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">WE WERE THERE</a>, contact me or Bev and we'll have a conversation. </p><p> </p><p>March also brought me a few opportunities to get in front of the camera again. I got to play a not-so-loveable mother of adult children in a short film and work background on a feature film and a TV series. If you're watching Feud: Capote vs. The Swans and have a very, very sharp eye, you might spot me in two episodes – one at swanky masquerade ball, and another at a funeral. Both had me in absolutely EPIC hairdos…</p><p>Grateful for these and looking forward to more adventures in April – shows in Asbury Park NJ, Gloversville NY, Bellows Falls VT, and Bethlehem PA – alongside a few wonderful musical friends. See below for show details…</p><p>If your town is not on my list of adventures, well, why not? I play house concerts, too, and it's not so hard to host one if you enjoy the music and have a handful of friends you'd like to share it with. Drop me a note and I'll be happy to chat about it. </p><p>As always, I'm grateful to you for sticking with me and reading this far. Check the <a class="no-pjax" href="/shows" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Shows">SHOWS</a> page on my website for details on upcoming performances, and stay in touch on the socials (links below). </p><p>Until we meet again, I wish you abundant light, love, music, and </p><p>Peace,<br>Carolann</p><p>Website: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.carolannsolebello.com/">https://www.carolannsolebello.com</a> <br>Instagram: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/csolebello/">https://www.instagram.com/csolebello/</a> <br>Facebook: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/csolebello">https://www.facebook.com/csolebello</a> <br><br><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>Show details:</strong></span></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://carolannsolebello.com/event/5483005/673438684/shotgun-curly-with-special-guests-alexander-simone-and-carolann-solebello-at-the-asbury-hotel"><i><strong>Shotgun Curly</strong></i><strong> with special guests Alexander Simone and Carolann Solebello at The Asbury Hotel</strong></a><br><span><strong><time>Sat, Mar 30</time></strong><time> @ 7:00PM</time></span><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.theasburyhotel.com/things-to-do/events-calendar" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website">The Asbury Hotel, 210 Fifth Avenue, Asbury Park, NJ</a><br><span style="color:rgb(31,31,31);">Delighted to be reunited with my old friend Karen Schleifer (aka <i>Shotgun Curly</i>) in glorious Asbury Park!</span></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://carolannsolebello.com/event/5314750/659089335/carolann-solebello-at-dorn-space"><strong>Carolann Solebello at Dorn Space</strong></a><br><span><strong><time>Sat, Apr 6</time></strong><time> @ 7:00PM</time></span><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://dornspace.tv/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website">Dorn Space, 99 North Main Street, Gloversville, NY</a><br>Excited to return to one of my favorite listening rooms -- and this time, Gloversville gets a SONG all its own!</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://carolannsolebello.com/event/5239335/651032360/carolann-solebello-and-marc-douglas-berardo-at-stage-33-live"><strong>Carolann Solebello and Marc Douglas Berardo at STAGE 33 LIVE</strong></a><br><span><strong><time>Sun, Apr 7</time></strong><time> @ 7:00PM</time></span><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://stage33live.com" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span>Stage 33 Live, 33 Bridge Street, Bellows Falls, VT</span></a><br>DELIGHTED to return to this one-of-a-kind venue in one of my favorite towns alongside one of my favorite kindred songwriters.</p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://carolannsolebello.com/event/5482788/673438396/carolann-solebello-with-special-guest-hope-dunbar-at-godfrey-daniels"><strong>Carolann Solebello with special guest HOPE DUNBAR at Godfrey Daniels</strong></a><br><span><strong><time>Fri, Apr 12</time></strong><time> @ 8:00PM</time></span><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://godfreydaniels.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website">Godfrey Daniels, 7 East 4th Street, Bethlehem, PA</a><br>It is always a joy and an honor to perform at Godfrey Daniels, one of the premier listening rooms on the folk circuit. And this time, I get to share the stage with the remarkable HOPE DUNBAR. You're going to love her. </p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/73431092024-01-30T18:56:31-05:002024-01-30T18:56:31-05:00February gets a bad rap<p><span style="color:#000000;">It's February! </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;">Now, I know most people are just not that excited about this second month of the year, given its reputation for cold temperatures, dreary skies and that famously depressing, disappointing, or delightful (depending on who you ask) holiday named for a 3rd century Roman clergyman who lost his head for Jesus… </span></p><p>Personally, I love February. I came into the world in February, and though my birthday is dangerously close to that famous martyr's feast day, sharing my personal spotlight with Saint Valentine never bothered me one bit. Perhaps the heart-shaped birthday cakes my mom used to make for me helped, but I've always found plenty to love about February – chocolate, snow, gradually later sunset times, a convenient excuse to tell people how much I love them, and of course, an abundance of RED, which has always been my favorite color. </p><p>This February, I've got a handful of shows to add to that list of things I love. This weekend, I'll be happily reuniting with my NO FUSS AND FEATHERS bandmates for two shows in the sunny South – Atlanta GA and Bluffton SC – then sharing the bill closer to home in Belmar NJ with wonderful young songwriter named LEAH THOMPSON. All the details are below, and I hope you'll stop by if you're in the neighborhood. </p><p>And if you're not, well, why not invite me to YOUR neighborhood? I play house concerts, too, and it's not so hard to host one if you enjoy the music and have a handful of friends you'd like to share it with. Drop me a note and I'll be happy to chat about it. </p><p>Anyway, many thanks for sticking with me and reading this far. As always, please check the <a class="no-pjax" href="/shows" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Shows">SHOWS</a> page on my website for details on upcoming performances, and stay in touch on the socials (links below). </p><p>Until next we meet, may you enjoy all the good stuff about February, and none of the bad, and as always -- good health, good music, and </p><p>Peace,<br>Carolann<br><br><span style="color:#000000;">Show details:</span></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://nofussandfeathers.com/video" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/228342/7067639a0557723eade7752939efd4049e762582/original/366056983-10226084500233945-2879810373450857755-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_s justify_left border_" alt="No Fuss and Feathers concert reel" /></span></a><a rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;">Friday, February 2 at 7:30PM</span></a><br><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>NO FUSS AND FEATHERS at Savannah Folk Music Society</strong></span><br>First Presbyterian Church Social Hall<br>520 Washington Avenue, Savannah GA<br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.savannahfolk.org" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:hsl(0,75%,60%);"><strong>TICKETS AND INFO</strong></span></a></p><p><a rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;">Saturday, February 3 at 7PM</span></a><br><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>NO FUSS AND FEATHERS at Music on Malphrus</strong></span><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.brandedsaloon.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;">110 Malphrus Road, Bluffton SC</span></a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://uulowcountry.org/music-on-malphrus" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:hsl(0,75%,60%);"><strong>TICKETS AND INFO</strong></span></a></p><p><span style="color:#000000;">Friday, February 16th at 8PM</span><br><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>CAROLANN SOLEBELLO at Belmar Arts Center</strong></span><br>Split bill with <strong>Leah Thompson</strong><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.belmararts.org/music--events.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;">608 River Road, Belmar NJ</span></a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.belmararts.org/music--events.html" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:hsl(0,75%,60%);"><strong>TICKETS AND INFO</strong></span></a><br><br>Wednesday, <a rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;">February 21 thru Sunday, February 25</span></a><br><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>CAROLANN SOLEBELLO at Folk Alliance International Conference</strong></span><br>Westin Crown Center Hotel, Kansas City MO<br>I'll be repping my union, AFM Local 1000, in the exhibit hall and playing a few private showcases:<br><i><strong>Thursday 12AM </strong></i>Covering Your Friends, Room 706<br><i><strong>Friday 12AM</strong></i> Free Range Records Presents, Room 652 (in-the-round)<br><i><strong>Saturday 10:30PM</strong></i> Local 1000 Showcase-Free Zone (host)<br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://folk.org/programs/conference/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:hsl(0,75%,60%);"><strong>TICKETS AND INFO</strong></span></a></p><p>Find me here on the socials:<br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/csolebello/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:hsl(210,75%,60%);"><strong>FACEBOOK</strong></span></a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/csolebello/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:hsl(30,75%,60%);"><strong>INSTAGRAM</strong></span></a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/carolannsolebello" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:hsl(0,75%,60%);"><strong>YOUTUBE</strong></span></a></p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/73284832024-01-04T16:49:00-05:002024-01-04T18:47:44-05:00Happy New Year!<p><span style="color:#000000;">Happy New Year! </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;">2023 went by in a flash. That seems to happen every year, and every year, that flash seems even flashier. And every January, I tell myself the same story – no matter how I have spent my time, no matter what I have accomplished, it never seems to be enough. And that's just not not true. Sound familiar?</span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;">So, despite the fact that backward glances depress me (and forward gazes frighten me), I decided to do a little accounting of what I actually did during the past twelve months. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;">For starters, there was acting work – principal roles in two short films, plus background work on five episodes of four different TV series (all yet to be released). </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;">And there were, of course, thirtysomething live performance gigs – most of them solo, some with the Bev Grant Band, and some with No Fuss and Feathers. I'd like there to be more of those this year, of course, but I digress… </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;">I also started hosting a new open mic in Manhattan and am in discussions to host another (stay tuned). </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;">And there was one music conference, two labor conferences, one very long solo road trip to Kansas and back, and – wait for it – two hundred sixtysomething in-studio yoga classe. Apparently, I have a boatload of karmic fish to fry. </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;">And finally, </span>in the waning weeks of the year, I heard the call of civic responsibility and submitted myself as a candidate for the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA) Board of Directors, an organization I have been part of since the turn of the century. I am proud to be running on a “ticket” that includes my friends Cheryl Prashker and Pam Robinson, both of whom have deep ties and vast experience in the NERFA community – Cheryl as former Board President and Assistant Conference Coordinator and Pam as former Conference Volunteer Coordinator. I myself attended NERFA as a performer for twenty years, and spent six of those as Keeper of the Wild Guerrillas (aka Private Showcase Coordinator). </p><p>So, if you are a voting member of Folk Alliance International (check your status at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://folk.org" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Folk.org</a>) in the Northeast region, you should have received an email from NERFA today, Thursday, January 4th, telling you to expect a ballot in your inbox on Monday, January 8th. If you're a voting member, I'd sure appreciate your support. If you're not and would like to be, you can sign up or renew your membership at <a class="no-pjax" href="https://folk.org" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Folk.org</a> <i><strong>before January 8th</strong></i> to receive a ballot. </p><p>Additionally, the ballot will also include a proposal to remove NERFA's current President, Justin Nordell, from the Board of Directors. For the record, I wholeheartedly support that proposal. It is time for new leadership at NERFA.</p><p>If you've read this far, I thank you. Maybe I'll see you at a show soon. See below for a few upcoming appearances, and, as always, check the <a class="no-pjax" href="/shows" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Shows">SHOWS</a> page on my website for updates. </p><p>Until we meet again, I wish you abundant love, beauty, and </p><p>Peace,<br>Carolann<br><br><span style="color:#000000;">Show details:</span><br><br><span style="color:#000000;">Friday, January 19th at 7:30PM</span><br><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>CAROLANN SOLEBELLO at Mad River Coffeehouse</strong></span><br><span style="color:#000000;">18 Six Flags Road, Campton NH</span><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://madrivercoffeeroasters.com" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:hsl(0,75%,60%);"><strong>TICKETS AND INFO</strong></span></a></p><p><span style="color:#000000;">Saturday, January 20th at 7:30PM</span><br><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>CAROLANN SOLEBELLO at The Open Book Coffeehouse</strong></span><br>Canton Public Library<br><span style="color:#000000;">786 Washington Street, Canton MA</span><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://library.canton.ma.us/219/The-Open-Book-Coffeehouse" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:hsl(0,75%,60%);"><strong>TICKETS AND INFO</strong></span></a></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://nofussandfeathers.com/video" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/228342/7067639a0557723eade7752939efd4049e762582/original/366056983-10226084500233945-2879810373450857755-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_s justify_left border_" alt="No Fuss and Feathers concert reel" /></span></a><a rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;">Friday, February 2nd at 7:30PM</span></a><br><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>NO FUSS AND FEATHERS at Savannah Folk Music Society</strong></span><br>First Presbyterian Church Social Hall<br>520 Washington Avenue, Savannah GA<br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.savannahfolk.org" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:hsl(0,75%,60%);"><strong>TICKETS AND INFO</strong></span></a></p><p><a rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;">Saturday, February 3rd at 7PM</span></a><br><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>NO FUSS AND FEATHERS at Music on Malphrus</strong></span><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.brandedsaloon.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;">110 Malphrus Road, Bluffton SC</span></a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://uulowcountry.org/music-on-malphrus" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:hsl(0,75%,60%);"><strong>TICKETS AND INFO</strong></span></a></p><p><span style="color:#000000;">Friday, February 16th at 8PM</span><br><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>CAROLANN SOLEBELLO at Belmar Arts Center</strong></span><br>Split bill with <strong>Leah Thompson</strong><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.belmararts.org/music--events.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;">608 River Road, Belmar NJ</span></a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.belmararts.org/music--events.html" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:hsl(0,75%,60%);"><strong>TICKETS AND INFO</strong></span></a><br><br>Also find me here:<br><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/csolebello/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:hsl(210,75%,60%);"><strong>FACEBOOK</strong></span></a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/csolebello/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:hsl(30,75%,60%);"><strong>INSTAGRAM</strong></span></a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/carolannsolebello" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:hsl(0,75%,60%);"><strong>YOUTUBE</strong></span></a></p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/72546942023-08-09T16:10:46-04:002023-10-16T10:50:52-04:00Hot NEW Shows in August!<p><span style="color:#000000;">Hi Friends! </span></p><p><span style="color:#000000;">Hope August is treating you well… Just a quick note to let you know we've added TWO SHOWS to the Summer 2023 schedule – CS in-the-round in Manhattan on August 15th, plus NO FUSS AND FEATHERS in Brooklyn on August 19th! </span><br><br>NYC, NEW JERSEY, and PHILADELPHIA, I'm looking at YOU! See below for details… <br><br>Happy Summer, everyone!<br><br>xo<br>cs<br><br><span style="color:#000000;">Show details:</span><br><br><span style="color:#000000;">Tuesday, August 15 at 7PM</span><br><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>CAROLANN SOLEBELLO at </strong></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://carolannsolebello.com/event/5219719/649056380/carolann-solebello-at-in-the-round-at-herald-square"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>In the Round at Herald Square</strong></span></a><span style="color:#000000;"><strong> </strong></span><br><a rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;">In-the-round with host MARK AARON JAMES, INA MAY WOOL and SUZAHN FIERING </span></a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.millironstudios.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;">Milliron Studios, 152 West 36th Street, Suite 506, New York NY</span></a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1027982815016644/?ref=newsfeed" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:hsl(0,75%,60%);"><strong>TICKETS AND INFO</strong></span></a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/940385497064700/?ref=newsfeed" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>LIVESTREAM</strong></span></a><a rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong> </strong></span></a></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://nofussandfeathers.com/video" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/228342/7067639a0557723eade7752939efd4049e762582/original/366056983-10226084500233945-2879810373450857755-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" /></span></a></p><p> </p><p><a rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;">Friday, August 18 at 6:30PM</span></a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://carolannsolebello.com/event/5163880/643909615/no-fuss-and-feathers-at-nj-botanical-gardens" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>NO FUSS AND FEATHERS at NJ Botanical Gardens</strong></span></a><br><a rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;">Bring lawn chairs and a picnic – we'll play 'til sundown!</span></a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://njbg.org/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;">Morris Road, Ringwood NJ</span></a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://njbg.org/calendar/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:hsl(0,75%,60%);"><strong>TICKETS AND INFO</strong></span></a></p><p><a rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;">Saturday, August 19 at 8PM</span></a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://carolannsolebello.com/event/5219675/649056236/no-fuss-and-feathers-at-branded-saloon" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>NO FUSS AND FEATHERS at Branded Saloon</strong></span></a><br><a rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;">ALSO special surprise guest opener! </span></a><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.brandedsaloon.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;">Great pub grub and drink – bring your appetite! </span></a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.brandedsaloon.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;">603 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn NY</span></a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.brandedsaloon.com" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:hsl(0,75%,60%);"><strong>TICKETS</strong></span></a><a data-link-type="url"><span style="color:hsl(0,75%,60%);"><strong> AND INFO</strong></span></a></p><p><a rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;">Sunday, August 20 at 7PM</span></a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://carolannsolebello.com/event/5163890/643909626/no-fuss-and-feathers-at-the-living-room" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>NO FUSS AND FEATHERS at The Living Room</strong></span></a><br><a rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;">Limited availability – advance tickets advised! </span></a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://livingroomardmore.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;">104 Cricket Avenue</span></a><a rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;">, Ardmore PA</span></a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://livingroomardmore.com/product/sun-aug-20-no-fuss-and-feathers/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url"><span style="color:hsl(0,75%,60%);"><strong>TICKETS AND INFO</strong></span></a></p><p> </p><p><br><span style="color:#000000;">Thursday, August 24 at 6PM</span><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://carolannsolebello.com/event/5183848/645684844/carolann-solebello-at-gravesend-library-concert-series"><span style="color:#000000;"><strong>CAROLANN SOLEBELLO at Gravesend Library Concert Series</strong></span></a><br><a rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;">Admission is FREE to all!</span></a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/gravesend-library-concert-gravesend-library-20230824" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:#000000;">303 Avenue X at West 2nd Street, Brooklyn NY</span></a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.bklynlibrary.org/calendar/gravesend-library-concert-gravesend-library-20230824" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:hsl(0,75%,60%);"><strong>TICKETS AND INFO</strong></span></a><br><br>Also find me here:<br><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/csolebello/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:hsl(210,75%,60%);"><strong>FACEBOOK</strong></span></a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/csolebello/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:hsl(30,75%,60%);"><strong>INSTAGRAM</strong></span></a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/carolannsolebello" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" rel="noopener" title="Visit venue website"><span style="color:hsl(0,75%,60%);"><strong>YOUTUBE</strong></span></a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="/shows" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Shows"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/228342/b70b86f9e3950b1ff774bc29463a99fb77578577/original/cs-summer-2023.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /></a><br>Photos by Brian McCloskey<br><br> </p>2:50Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/72396622023-07-10T17:10:21-04:002023-07-10T17:10:21-04:00Summer 2023<p>“Summertime and the living is easy…”</p><p>Easy? I imagine some of us might have a bone to pick with DuBose Heyward over that particular lyrical choice, but hey, perhaps it's aspirational…</p><p>Or maybe it's just a reminder to linger a little longer in languid moments and enjoy the heck out whatever sweetness these next few months may bring – say, for instance, juicy nectarines, heirloom tomatoes, fresh corn, and LIVE MUSIC everywhere! </p><p>So, for the sake of brevity in these long and languid days, I'll spare you a lengthy missive and instead provide a nifty postcard and a link to a list of all Summer 2023 show dates (solo and with NO FUSS AND FEATHERS). </p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/228342/b2625334ed40d5a92fb049ca0bb89b2c434f0ed1/original/cs-summer-2023.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /><p>Show dates and info here: https://carolannsolebello.com/shows</p><p>Happy Summer, friends. Come on by to a show if you can. I look forward to seeing you out there somewhere, listening to great music and sipping a cool beverage in the shade.</p><p>Peace,<br>Carolann<br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://carolannsolebello.com/">https://carolannsolebello.com/</a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/csolebello">https://www.facebook.com/csolebello</a><br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/csolebello/">https://www.instagram.com/csolebello/</a></p><p> </p>2:50Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/72185212023-05-31T16:46:11-04:002023-05-31T16:46:11-04:00Carolann's Big Midwestern Adventure<p>Hello, friends ~</p><p>June is tapping at my door, and I'm not ready yet! Seems she's got a big Midwestern adventure planned for me…</p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/228342/cb6ed9debaaa0fb64b54a7ba2a554b2129c2b315/original/346268028-962996658158170-2539687068465061085-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_right border_" /><p> </p><p>But before that happens, I'm heading to the Jersey shore on Saturday, June 3rd, to join my friend <a class="no-pjax" href="https://sites.google.com/site/georgewirthmusic/home" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">George Wirth</a> for the season finale of his <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/864037484905541/" data-link-type="url">Words and Music Songwriter Series</a> at the <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.belmararts.org/music-events.html" data-link-type="url">Belmar Arts Center</a>. Being onstage with George is always a joy, and the support he and his wife Brenda have given me for more years than I can count fills my heart with gratitude. Join us for a very special and TOTALLY ACOUSTIC evening of song if you're in the neighborhood.</p><p>And if you're in another neighborhood – say, Davenport IA, Unionville MO, Manhattan KS, or Kansas City MO – maybe you can join me on my big Midwestern adventure… Here's where you can find me next week:</p><p> </p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/228342/dc812cb0544fe7776537f2e652e5db55949022d8/original/347806721-223466433726857-7883753162268797184-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Thursday, June 8th at 8PM<br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.bootleghill.com/new-events-1" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Bootleg Hill Honey Meads</a>, Davenport IA<br>Hey, it's just an open mic, but it's at a cool place in a really groovy town, so I figure why not pop in and make a few friends, right? Come keep me company and I'll buy you a mug of mead…</p><p>Friday, June 9th at 6PM<br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100079385290335" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Unionville Lions Country Music Festival</a>, Unionville MO<br><span style="color:rgb(31,31,31);">It will be my pleasure to play a few tunes at this annual festival of old-time and country music. Music lasts all weekend!</span></p><p>Saturday, June 10th at 7PM<br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://lakesidemusic.org" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Lakeside Music</a>, Manhattan KS<br><span style="color:rgb(31,31,31);">Please contact Dani at </span><a class="no-pjax" href="mailto:dani@ksu.edu">dani@ksu.edu</a><span style="color:rgb(31,31,31);"> or 785-313-7112 for information and reservations. Two sets.</span></p><p>Sunday, June 11th at 6:30PM<br>Labyrinth House Concerts, Kansas City MO<br><span style="color:rgb(31,31,31);">Please contact Howard at </span><a class="no-pjax" href="mailto:hddolginoff@gmail.com">hddolginoff@gmail.com</a><span style="color:rgb(31,31,31);"> or 561-632-8789 for information and reservations. Two sets.</span></p><p>Please note that performance calendars are subject to last-minute additions and subtractions, so be sure to check the <a class="no-pjax" href="/shows" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Shows" contents="SHOWS">SHOWS</a> page for the latest on these and all upcoming concerts. </p><p>If you don't see *your* neighborhood on my list of shows, well, why not ask me to come and play there? I play house/backyard concerts, church basement concerts, bar concerts, coffeehouse concerts, garden concerts... basically, you provide the space and some listeners and I'll play. Send me a note about it <a class="no-pjax" href="/contact" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Contact" contents="HERE">HERE</a> to make it happen. I'm all geared up and ready to travel again, so let's do this thing! </p><p>Until I get to your neighborhood, may you enjoy good health, good fun, great music, and </p><p>Peace, <br>Carolann </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/csolebello">https://www.facebook.com/csolebello</a></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/csolebello/">https://www.instagram.com/csolebello/</a></p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/71911062023-04-15T18:41:04-04:002023-04-15T18:41:05-04:00April Shows<p>Hello, friends! </p><p>Ohmygoodness, April is half over already and I'm just now checking in… </p><p>March was an absolute whirlwind, what with a deliciously fun run of shows with <a class="no-pjax" href="https://nofussandfeathers.com" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">NO FUSS AND FEATHERS</a>, a principal role in a short film, and more TV background acting. Of course, I'm not allowed to tell you anything about any of the scenes I was involved in, nor have I any idea when any of the episodes will air, but suffice it to say that eagle-eyed fans of <i>Succession</i>, <i>The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel</i>, <i>Feud</i>, or <i>Severance</i> just <i>might</i> spot a certain familiar-looking songwriter for half a millisecond if they're really, <i>really</i> paying attention… Ha!</p><p>Anyway, I've got a handful of local appearances this month making music with friends, so if you're in my neck of the woods, here are a few live shows (April 22 also live-streams) you might consider:</p><p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/s:bzglfiles/u/228342/f4b3946d3b110380e91c0fae2d2cc9f0ca64eb02/original/savepvc2.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==" class="size_l justify_right border_" /></p><p>Saturday, April 22 at 8PM <br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.peoplesvoicecafe.org" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">People's Voice Cafe</a>, New York NY<br><span style="color:rgb(31,31,31);">Accompanying BEV GRANT on bass and vocals at this benefit concert also featuring MARIO CANCEL-BIGAY, LINDSEY WILSON, and CHARLIE KING</span></p><p>Saturday, April 29 at 8:30PM<br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/postcryptcoffeehouse/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">Postcrypt Coffeehouse</a>, New York NY<br><span style="color:rgb(31,31,31);">Sharing the stage under St. Paul's Chapel with TINA VERO and DAVE MURPHY, fellow troubadours from the earliest days of my adventures on the NYC folk scene</span></p><p>Monday, May 1 at 7PM<br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063748832023" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">American Labor Museum/Botto House National Landmark</a>, Haledon NJ<br><span style="color:rgb(31,31,31);">Accompanying BEV GRANT on bass and vocals at this annual celebration also featuring the SOLIDARITY SINGERS, folksinger GEORGE MANN, and lyric soprano ANNAMARIA STEFANELLI</span></p><p>Please note that performance calendars are subject to last-minute additions and subtractions, so be sure to check the <a class="no-pjax" href="/shows" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Shows" contents="SHOWS">SHOWS</a> page for the latest on these and all upcoming concerts. </p><p>If you don't see *your* hometown on my list of shows, well, why not ask me to come and play? I play house/backyard concerts, church basement concerts, bar concerts, coffeehouse concerts, garden concerts... basically, you provide the space and some listeners and I'll play. Send me a note about it <a class="no-pjax" href="/contact" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Contact" contents="HERE">HERE</a> to make it happen. </p><p>NOTE: Right now, I am particularly looking to pick up a few dates June 7-9 (Chicago/DesMoines/Lincoln) and June 13-14 (St. Louis/Indianapolis/Columbus). Any takers? </p><p>Until we meet again, wishing you good health, good fun, great music, and </p><p>Peace, <br>Carolann </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.facebook.com/csolebello">https://www.facebook.com/csolebello</a></p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.instagram.com/csolebello/">https://www.instagram.com/csolebello/</a></p><p> </p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/71646992023-03-03T16:01:19-05:002023-03-03T16:10:26-05:00Marching forward...<p>Hello, friends! </p><p>February flew by so fast I barely had time to appreciate the fact that, save a few sub-zero days at the top of the month, it was far less brutal than your typical New York City February. So much so that on a mid-month OUTDOOR background acting job for a TV episode set on a hot Summer day, we actors did not need to act very much at all. It's a wild world these days, I suppose. I try to enjoy the moment and forget the larger implications of all that wildness, but I digress…</p><p><span style="color:rgb(15,15,15);"><span dir="auto">As for music-making, I am deeply grateful to have had two exquisite solo concert experiences this past month at Dorn Space and Café Veritas in upstate New York. On the coldest weekend in recent memory, I was pleasantly surprised at how many intrepid folks came out to hear live music at these wonderful venues still standing strong after the tribulation of recent years. I love what I do and remain humbled and grateful when people come out to listen live and in person! </span></span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(15,15,15);"><span dir="auto">I'm currently working on adding more LIVE shows like that to my calendar, but until I schedule one in your town, I humbly offer this: On December 9, 2022, I performed an online concert to benefit the Connor Sheehan Fund, established by my lifelong friend Barbara and her husband Dan in memory of their beautiful son, who we lost to mental illness and substance abuse in 2020. The fund offers grants in Connor's name to worthy organizations that support young people struggling with similar issues. You can view the December concert at the YouTube link below, and if you are so inclined, drop a little something in the bucket at </span></span><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.connorfund.org" target="_blank" data-link-type="url">https://www.connorfund.org</a></p><div class="video-container size_m justify_left" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="S66Yj5V8mG8" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/S66Yj5V8mG8?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div><p>And speaking of concerts – I'm excited to tell you I've got a whole bunch of LIVE shows with <a class="no-pjax" href="https://nofussandfeathers.com" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" contents="NO FUSS AND FEATHERS">NO FUSS AND FEATHER</a><a data-link-type="url" contents="NO FUSS AND FEATHERS">S </a>coming up this month:</p><p>Friday, March 10 at 7PM <br>Betty's Joint, Asheville NC<br><span style="color:rgb(31,31,31);">Full concert at the home of one of our favorite hosts. This show is SOLD OUT but if you'd like to be added to the waiting list, please email </span><a class="no-pjax" href="mailto:bettyfriedrichsen@gmail.com">bettyfriedrichsen@gmail.com</a></p><p>Saturday, March 11 at 8PM<br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.mooremusic.org/Home.html" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" contents="Moore Music in the House, Rockville MD">Moore Music in the House, Rockville MD</a><br>Full concert at the home of friends who were among the first to embrace NFF's zany and sublime style</p><p>Sunday, March 12 at 4PM<br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://godfreydaniels.org/event/muses-at-the-icehouse/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" contents="Muses at the Ice House, Bethlehem PA">Muses at the Ice House, Bethlehem PA</a><br>After multiple cancellations, it's finally happening... NFF headlines a stellar festival bill including GRACE MORRISON, CHRISTINE HAVRILLA, BRITTANY ANN TRANBAUGH, and RACHEL MARIE!</p><p>Friday, March 17 at 7:30PM<br><a class="no-pjax" href="https://folkproject.org/mec-events/2023-03-17/" target="_blank" data-link-type="url" contents="The Troubadour, Morristown NJ">The Troubadour, Morristown NJ</a><br>NFF returns to THE TROUBADOUR for the first time since 2018! GLEN COLEMAN opens.</p><p>Please note that performance calendars are subject to last-minute additions and subtractions, so be sure to check the <a class="no-pjax" href="/shows" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Shows" contents="SHOWS">SHOWS</a> page for the latest on these and all upcoming concerts. </p><p>If you don't see *your* hometown on my list of shows, well, why not ask me to come and play? I play house/backyard concerts, church basement concerts, bar concerts, coffeehouse concerts, garden concerts... basically, you provide the space and some listeners and I'll play. Send me a note about it <a class="no-pjax" href="/contact" target="_blank" data-link-type="page" data-link-label="Contact" contents="HERE">HERE</a> to make it happen. </p><p>Until we meet again, here's to good health, good fun, great music, and </p><p>Peace, <br>Carolann </p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/71426982023-01-24T13:03:02-05:002023-01-24T13:13:48-05:00Say YES<p>Happy New Year! I can still say that, right? It's still January, and I'm still constantly writing (or typing) the wrong year... In any case, if you're reading this, I wish you only good things in 2023 -- light, health, love, and a deeper appreciation of all that is beautiful. </p>
<p>Honestly, that's pretty much what I'm wishing for myself this year. As I concern myself with the daily business of living, I seek to stay focused on each task or feeling or interaction -- sending an email, having a conversation, cooking a meal, practicing yoga, performing a song -- with intention and presence.</p>
<p>And I've recently said YES to something new and scary, yet deeply familiar to me. Long ago, before I embraced the life of a performing songwriter, I performed on stages across the country as an actor. In recent months, I've returned to the craft, but on film this time. Since September, I've said YES to background acting work on three different TV series and a lead role in a student film. It's been great fun so far and has proven to be a really excellent way to do something I love and make a little money right here in NYC when I'm not on tour. Watch this space for details on when those episodes will air...</p>
<p>And speaking of touring -- I've got a little of that coming up soon -- both solo and with NO FUSS AND FEATHERS -- and hope to be adding more shows both near and far very soon! Check it out... </p>
<p>Two concert-length SOLO appearances: <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/e307a60c3143cc0dbf2146d4dccf2571d83dbd9d/original/img-4513.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>Friday, February 3 at 7PM<br><a contents="Dorn Space, Gloversville NY" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.briandorn.com" target="_blank">Dorn Space, Gloversville NY</a> <br>COSBY GIBSON opens!</p>
<p>Saturday, February 4 at 7:30PM <br><a contents="Cafe Veritas, Rochester NY&nbsp;&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cafeveritas.org" target="_blank">Cafe Veritas, Rochester NY </a><br>Opener TBD</p>
<p>...and a whole bunch of shows with <a contents="NO FUSS AND FEATHERS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://nofussandfeathers.com" target="_blank">NO FUSS AND FEATHERS</a>:</p>
<p>Friday, March 10 at 8PM <br>Betty's Joint, Asheville NC<br>More details about concert venue and RSVP info <a contents="TBD" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://nofussandfeathers.com/shows" target="_blank">TBD</a></p>
<p>Saturday, March 11 at 8PM<br><a contents="Moore Music in the House, Rockville MD" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.mooremusic.org/Home.html" target="_blank">Moore Music in the House, Rockville MD</a><br>Full concert at the home of friends who were among the first to embrace NFF's zany and sublime style</p>
<p>Sunday, March 12 at 4PM<br><a contents="Muses at the Ice House, Bethlehem PA" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://godfreydaniels.org/event/muses-at-the-icehouse/" target="_blank">Muses at the Ice House, Bethlehem PA</a><br>After multiple cancellations, it's finally happening... NFF headlines a stellar festival bill including GRACE MORRISON, CHRISTINE HAVRILLA, BRITTANY ANN TRANBAUGH, and RACHEL MARIE!</p>
<p>Friday, March 17 at 7:30PM<br><a contents="The Troubadour, Morristown NJ" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://folkproject.org/mec-events/2023-03-17/" target="_blank">The Troubadour, Morristown NJ</a><br>NFF returns to THE TROUBADOUR for the first time since 2018! GLEN COLEMAN opens.</p>
<p>Please note that performance calendars are subject to last-minute additions and subtractions, so be sure to check the <a contents="SHOWS" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank">SHOWS</a> page for the latest on these and all upcoming concerts. </p>
<p>If you don't see *your* hometown on my list of shows, well, why not ask me to come and play? I play house/backyard concerts, church basement concerts, bar concerts, coffeehouse concerts, garden concerts... basically, you provide the space and some listeners and I'll play. Send me a note about it <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">HERE</a> to make it happen. </p>
<p>Until we meet again, here's to good health, good fun, great music, and </p>
<p>Peace, <br>Carolann </p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/70759762022-10-06T16:37:08-04:002022-10-06T16:37:08-04:00A Whole Lotta Something Going On<p>So, when I look at my calendar, it seems there's a whole lotta stuff going on. How is it I sometimes feel I'm standing still?</p>
<p>Perhaps a course in astrophysics or metaphysics or just some vigorous physical activity will help me explain the elastic nature of time and memory or at least get my cranial neurons firing again...</p>
<p>In any case, I'm happy to report that I've actually started recording sessions for a new album at <a contents="The Wind-UP Shop" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jaymafale.wixsite.com/the-wind-up-shop" target="_blank">The Wind-UP Shop</a>! Well, one recording session... but still, that's more than zero! So happy to be working with my super-skilled and super-patient friend Jay Mafale on this project as each song unfolds in the studio. More to come on that front...</p>
<p>And I've got just a handful of live shows -- both solo and with <a contents="NO FUSS AND FEATHERS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://nofussandfeathers.com" target="_blank">NO FUSS AND FEATHERS</a> -- and a couple of virtual appearances between now and the end of the year, but they are GOOOOD ones! Check it out...</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10160253821267920&set=a.247245142919" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/e18d54e34a4cbe1ebc5cfeb5fb0f1c3be05d335a/original/7ad0a053-2bd9-4111-bb7f-947dd9ba4bf9.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></a>SOLO appearances:</p>
<p>Saturday, October 8 from 1-6PM<br><a contents="11th Annual Jack Hardy Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=10160253821267920&set=a.247245142919" target="_blank">11th Annual Jack Hardy Festival</a>, New York NY <br>Playing a 20-minute set around 3:50PM in a day of music by kindred members of the Jack Hardy Songwriters Exchange.<br><br>Friday, October 21 at 8PM <br><a contents="The Folkus Project" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://folkus.org/shows/upcoming-shows/show/carolann-solebello" target="_blank">The Folkus Project</a>, Syracuse NY <br>Playing two full sets of music, both new songs and old favorites, for my first appearance at this long-running series. <br><br>Tuesday, November 1 at 7PM<br><a contents="Sandro, George + The OG" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/809320300239922?acontext=%7B%22event_action_history%22%3A%5B%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%7D%5D%7D" target="_blank">Sandro, George + The OG (VIRTUAL)</a><br>Sitting in with my pals from Pawling to talk about music and life and maybe play a few tunes live on the interwebs. <br><br>Sunday, November 6 at 7PM<br><a contents="Greenwich Village Folk Festival&nbsp;(VIRTUAL)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://greenwichvillagefolkfestival.org" target="_blank">Greenwich Village Folk Festival (VIRTUAL)</a><br>Joining an all-star lineup in tribute to the songs of Jack Hardy for what would have been his 75th birthday<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://nofussandfeathers.com" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/b32dce1137925fa51deab9af33d5d63fa3530b17/original/a70967fa-0da1-4da3-afc6-2eb1002d2d60-1-101-o.jpeg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></a></p>
<p>...and <a contents="NO FUSS AND FEATHERS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://nofussandfeathers.com" target="_blank">NO FUSS AND FEATHERS</a> rides again:</p>
<p>Sunday, October 16 at 4PM<br><a contents="The Turning Point" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://piermont.club/product/carolann-solebello/" target="_blank">The Turning Point</a>, Piermont NY<br>It's our first time as a band at this legendary club! <br><br>Wednesday, October 19 at 7PM<br><a contents="Cinema Arts Center" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://fmsh.org/event/hard-luck-cafe-no-fuss-and-feathers/" target="_blank">Cinema Arts Center</a>, Huntington NY<br>Our first Long Island show in FOREVER! An open mic precedes the concert, so bring a song. <br> </p>
<p>Please note that these days, my calendar is subject to last-minute additions and subtractions, so be sure to check the <a contents="SHOWS" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank">SHOWS</a> page on my website for the latest on these and all upcoming concerts. </p>
<p>If you don't see *your* hometown on my list of shows, well, why not ask me to come and play? I play house/backyard concerts, church basement concerts, bar concerts, coffeehouse concerts, garden concerts... basically, you provide the space and some listeners and I'll play. Send me a note about it <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">HERE</a> to make it happen. </p>
<p>Until we meet again, here's to good health, good fun, great music, and </p>
<p>Peace, <br>Carolann </p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/70459722022-08-25T15:49:28-04:002022-08-25T16:04:52-04:00Suddenly September<p>And just like that, Summer is nearly over...</p>
<p>Every year, without fail, I marvel at how quickly it slips away. How almost imperceptibly the barest hint of chill slips into the early mornings and late evenings even as the days remain long and steamy. How easily the list of things I was *planning* to do grows longer and the list of things I've actually *accomplished* remains shorter than I'd like it to be. How projects I put on the back burner because "I have plenty of time" are now heating up fast and giving me the feeling that I'm not at all prepared for what's coming next...</p>
<p>But are we ever really prepared for what's coming next?</p>
<p>I have been a procrastinator for as long as I can remember. In adulthood, I've come to recognize that behavior as a manifestation of the anxiety that has also followed me around forever. Still, that knowledge does not necessarily bring wisdom. The same anxiety that causes me to feel chronically unprepared also causes me to obsess over details and over-prepare, usually at the last minute. Yes, it's a pattern, a rut, a cycle the Buddhists call samsara, and it causes needless suffering. And I know that.</p>
<p>But knowledge does not necessarily bring wisdom. That comes with practice; teaching the body and mind new patters of thought and action. So I breathe. And I practice doing the next right thing instead of obsessing over the whole teetering pile, and I feel a bit less overwhelmed. </p>
<p>And then I book shows and I put them on my calendar, which I absolutely LOVE to do. I have no booking agent, so every new concert represents a conversation -- sometimes a long one -- a connection between me and a presenter, and the deeply satisfying feeling of knowing, in part, what's coming next. </p>
<p>So, what *is* coming next?</p>
<p>Recording, for one thing. In just a few weeks, I'll start working on a new album with Jay Mafale at his studio, The Wind-Up Shop. In addition to being the lead guitarist and utility player in our band NO FUSS AND FEATHERS, Jay is also an accomplished recording engineer and audio mixologist. I'll still be wearing the producer's hat, as I promised myself back in pre-pandemic 2020, and I'm still planning to keep things pretty close to the vest, centering voice and guitar, allowing the songs to speak for themselves and BREATHE...<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/de048f120e072de6c328c3e08abe9cb416d8faf9/original/300969360-10159241585423075-4162037469697577816-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>More on that soon, including ways to get in on the action with a pre-order.</p>
<p>But in the even MORE immediate future, there is a SHOW!</p>
<p>This Saturday evening, August 27th, I'll be playing songs at my favorite Bronx café, <a contents="The Artist" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.starvingartistonline.com" target="_blank">The Artist</a>, on City Island alongside the luminous <a contents="JULIE CORBALIS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://juliecorbalis.com" target="_blank">JULIE CORBALIS</a>. More info <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.starvingartistonline.com" target="_blank">HERE</a> -- join us if you're in the neighborhood!</p>
<p>Also on the docket in September and October:</p>
<p>September 8 -- VIRTUAL -- <a contents="Inside the Song with Tina Ross" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://folkproject.org/inside-the-song/" target="_blank">Inside the Song with Tina Ross</a><br>September 10 -- LIVE -- <a contents="People's Voice Cafe with The Bev Grant Band" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.peoplesvoicecafe.org" target="_blank">People's Voice Cafe with The Bev Grant Band</a>, NYC<br>September 17 -- LIVE -- <a contents="Mount Toby Concerts opening for Bev Grant" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://mttobyconcerts.wordpress.com" target="_blank">Mount Toby Concerts opening for Bev Grant</a>, Leverett MA<br>September 24 -- LIVE -- Private House Concert, Asheville NC<br>October 1 -- LIVE and VIRTUAL -- <a contents="Not Quite Nashville with Dave Vargo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/dvargomusic" target="_blank">Not Quite Nashville with Dave Vargo</a>, Freehold NJ<br>October 16 -- LIVE -- <a contents="No Fuss and Feathers at The Turning Point" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://piermont.club/product/carolann-solebello/" target="_blank">No Fuss and Feathers at The Turning Point</a>, Piermont NY<br>October 19 -- LIVE -- <a contents="No Fuss and Feathers at Hard Luck Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://fmsh.org/event/hard-luck-cafe-no-fuss-and-feathers/" target="_blank">No Fuss and Feathers at Hard Luck Cafe</a>, Huntington NY<br>October 21 -- LIVE -- <a contents="The Folkus Project" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://folkus.org/shows/upcoming-shows/show/carolann-solebello" target="_blank">The Folkus Project</a>, Syracuse NY</p>
<p>Please note that these days, my calendar is subject to last-minute additions and subtractions, so be sure to check the <a contents="SHOWS" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank">SHOWS</a> page on my website for the latest on these and all upcoming concerts. </p>
<p>If you don't see *your* hometown on my list of shows, well, why not ask me to come and play? I play house/backyard concerts, church basement concerts, bar concerts, coffeehouse concerts, garden concerts... basically, you provide the space and some listeners and I'll play. Send me a note about it <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">HERE</a> to make it happen. </p>
<p>Until we meet again, here's to good health, good fun, great music, and </p>
<p>Peace, <br>Carolann </p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/70087982022-07-06T15:09:04-04:002022-07-06T15:09:04-04:00Connections<p>On Independence Day, I thought about <strong><em>inter</em></strong>dependence instead. Because that's just the kind of weirdo I am. </p>
<p>I thought about a document so breathtakingly radical it sparked not only a revolution and a new nation, but a whole new way of thinking. In declaring independence from a distant and tyrannical monarch, our nation's founders also declared independence from old and outdated ways of thinking about government and society. </p>
<p>I thought about how radical the phrase "all men are created equal" must have seemed in 1776. Even when we allow for the fact that ALL, in the minds of the founders, included only white male landowners, it was still a big and revolutionary idea. No more divinely-anointed monarchs. No more class distinctions. All of us equal as created. </p>
<p>Radical. </p>
<p>The words of the Declaration still ring deep and powerful today. Independence. Unalienable rights. Self-governance. Freedom from tyranny. Freedom to pursue happiness. Individually, but also collectively -- as a people united not by soil or culture, but by a philosophy so radical it shook the world -- we strive toward the idea of true freedom. </p>
<p>So yes, on Independence Day, I thought about interdependence.</p>
<p>About how, in pursing our individualistic American-ness, it's easy to forget how much we need each other. How even in its vastness, how small our world can seem in this age of instant information. How easily the problems and concerns of our neighbors, be they around the corner or around the world, become our concerns. About how deeply we rely on each other.</p>
<p>And about how tender and fragile we really are. And how fearful, angry, and resentful we become, especially when left to our own devices. How desperately we cling to destructive emotions like buoys when we feel ourselves alone and adrift.</p>
<p>Because not one of us is truly alone. Not one of us is truly independent. Nor should we be. <br><br>The great Buddhist teacher Thich Nhat Hanh said, "We are here to awaken from the illusion of our separateness." I think about that a lot lately, especially when it comes to songwriting and performance. </p>
<p>I long to connect, so I find myself newly excited about getting out into the world to play songs for three-dimensional people. It's what I know how to do, so I'm making plans for recording and travel so I can keep on connecting with other humans through the medium of words and music. </p>
<p>This Sunday evening, I'll be playing songs at <a contents="Jalopy Theatre" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jalopytheatre.netlify.app" target="_blank">Jalopy Theatre</a> in my hometown of Brooklyn, alongside <a contents="Rod MacDonald" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.rodmacdonald.com" target="_blank">Rod MacDonald</a>, a songwriter whose words and music have most certainly impacted my life from the moment I first heard them. Reserve your tickets <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.viewcy.com/e/carolann_solebello_" target="_blank">HERE</a> and join us if you're in the neighborhood...</p>
<p>I'm also currently making plans to play in lots of other people's hometowns in the coming months, so be sure to check the <a contents="SHOWS" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank">SHOWS</a> page on my website to find out which ones.</p>
<p>If your hometown is not among them, well, why not ask me to come and play? I play house/backyard concerts, church basement concerts, bar concerts, coffeehouse concerts, garden concerts... basically, you provide the space and some listeners and I'll play. Send me a note about it <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">HERE</a> to make it happen.</p>
<p>Let's stay connected, friends... </p>
<p>Namaste,<br>Carolann </p>
<p>Shows: https://www.carolannsolebello.com/shows </p>
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<p>Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carolannsolebello/</p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/69850192022-06-02T22:30:49-04:002022-06-02T22:30:49-04:00Sunny with a chance of harmony<p>A few weeks ago, I had the privilege of attending the SERFA (Southeast Regional Folk Alliance) conference in beautiful Black Mountain NC, in the company of a few hundred kindred spirits.</p>
<p>Regional folk music conferences like SERFA are essentially a gathering of the tribe, where songwriters, musicians, radio hosts, concert presenters, festival organizers, record promoters, producers, engineers, publicists, and others who share a passion for folk and acoustic music come together to share songs, stories, experiences, advice, and anything generally related to bringing the music we love into the wider world.</p>
<p>The experience was, in short, amazing. I hadn't seen most of these folks in three dimensions in at least three years, so the power of human connection was palpable and powerful. I came away from those few days in the mountains with a renewed sense of hope for the future and faith in the human spirit.</p>
<p>There is more that unites us than divides us, friends. Of that I am certain. So, in spite of the daily onslaught that is the news of the world, I press onward feeling just the tiniest bit warmer, safe in the arms of kindred...</p>
<p>June begins with a VIRTUAL show:</p>
<p>Sunday, June 5th, 7-10PM<br><a contents="Greenwich Village Folk Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://greenwichvillagefolkfestival.org" target="_blank">Greenwich Village Folk Festival</a><br>This month's stellar lineup includes Roy Zimmerman, Reggie Harris, David Massengill, Carolann Solebello, Bob Bossin, Marc Jonson, Pierce Pettis, Lui Collins, Jim Bruno, and Kyle Hancharick. I expect to hit the virtual stage sometime around 8:30PM. </p>
<p>Then, I embark on a LIVE mini-tour with wonderful friends <a contents="REGGIE HARRIS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://reggieharrismusic.com" target="_blank">REGGIE HARRIS</a> and <a contents="PAT WICTOR" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://patwictor.com" target="_blank">PAT WICTOR</a>! The shows will be collaborative in-the-rounds celebrating the transformative power of songwriting, friendship and of course, sweet, sweet harmony! Click the venue name for tickets and info for each date:</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/a8db755aee4437844233dc759c9f41108f7b5dc2/original/reggie-pat-carolann.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a></p>
<p>Thursday, June 16th at 7PM<br><a contents="Godfrey Daniels" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://godfreydaniels.org/event/reggie-harris-pat-wictor-carolann-solebello/" target="_blank">Godfrey Daniels</a>, Bethlehem PA<br>Reggie Harris, Pat Wictor, and Carolann Solebello</p>
<p>Friday, June 17th at 8:30PM<br><a contents="Towne Crier Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.townecrier.com/production/reggie-harris-pat-wictor-carolann-solebello/" target="_blank">Towne Crier Cafe</a>, Beacon NY<br>Reggie Harris, Pat Wictor, and Carolann Solebello<br><a contents="JULIE CORBALIS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://juliecorbalis.com" target="_blank">JULIE CORBALIS</a> opens </p>
<p>Saturday, June 18th at 7:30PM<br><a contents="6 On The Square" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.6onthesquare.org/Tickets/tickets.html" target="_blank">6 On The Square</a>, Oxford, NY <br>Reggie Harris, Pat Wictor, and Carolann Solebello</p>
<p>Sunday, June 19th at 3PM<br><a contents="First Acoustics House Concerts" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.faconcerts.org" target="_blank">First Acoustics House Concerts</a>, Kingston NY<br>Reggie Harris, Pat Wictor, and Carolann Solebello<br>Outdoors, weather permitting. Otherwise, indoors. </p>
<p>Happy Summer, friends! Hope to see you soon, whether in the virtual world or in three-dimensions. Either way, I remain deeply grateful for your continued love and support. Stay safe!</p>
<p>Peace,<br>Carolann</p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/69402872022-04-04T18:06:51-04:002022-04-04T18:06:51-04:00April SHOWers!<p>Here in Brooklyn, crocuses and daffodils are waking up under sidewalk trees and in window boxes, tiny dogs are ditching their <a contents="metallic down coats" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QYWB8MH?tag=bfdanielle-20&ascsubtag=5872808%2C10%2C27%2Cd%2C0%2C0%2Cgoogle%2C776%3A1%3B962%3A1%3B901%3A2%3B900%3A2%3B974%3A3%3B994%3A3%3B1064%3A1%3B1098%3A4%2C16396114%2C0%2C0" target="_blank">metallic down coats</a> (I kid you not) and scampering about in the buff, so I, too, am peeking out from beneath my slouchy hipster beanie and turtleneck with fresh energy and a few new ideas...</p>
<p>More on that later, but for now, I'm excited to report that I've got three live-and-in person SHOWS this month in three different towns not too far north of Manhattan: </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/cb475e8367e804c8ac4d9e23332e5dca5e4787e8/original/cs-fred-linda-both.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>Saturday, April 9th, I'll be part of the Women's Voices concert at <a contents="Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://walkaboutchorus.org/coffeehouse/" target="_blank">Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse</a> in White Plains NY in the esteemed company of <a contents="BEV GRANT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://bevgrant.com" target="_blank">BEV GRANT</a>, <a contents="LINDSEY WILSON" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://lindseywilsonmusicnow.com" target="_blank">LINDSEY WILSON</a> and <a contents="THE TROUBLE SISTERS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/TroubleSisters/" target="_blank">THE TROUBLE SISTERS</a>. </p>
<p>Thursday, April 21st and Friday, April 22nd, I'll be sharing the stage with fellow troubadours <a contents="FRED GILLEN, JR." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://fredgillenjr.com" target="_blank">FRED GILLEN, JR.</a> and <a contents="LINDA DRAPER" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.lindadraper.net" target="_blank">LINDA DRAPER</a> for TWO evenings of songs in-the-round -- the first at <a contents="The Turning Point" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://piermont.club/shop/" target="_blank">The Turning Point</a>, Piermont NY (Thursday), and the second at <a contents="Bean Runner Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.beanrunnercafe.com/music-events" target="_blank">Bean Runner Cafe</a>, Peekskill NY (Friday).</p>
<p>Click the venue names to grab advance tix for all of these shows.</p>
<p>As always, up-to-the-minute details about these and all performances are available on the <a contents="SHOWS" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows">SHOWS</a> page at CarolannSolebello.com.</p>
<p>I know not everyone feels safe at indoor shows just yet, but the good news is Summer is just around the corner, bringing with it at least a few outdoor shows. I'll keep you posted on that...</p>
<p>Hoping we can meet again soon, and until then, I wish you good health, great music, and </p>
<p>Peace,</p>
<p>Carolann</p>
<p><a contents="LISTEN" data-link-label="Listen" data-link-type="page" href="/listen" target="_blank">LISTEN</a> to the music</p>
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<p> </p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/69075372022-02-25T16:53:09-05:002022-02-25T16:53:09-05:00Is this thing on?<p>Helloooooooo in there... It's been a minute, hasn't it?</p>
<p>A chilly, dark, frightening minute that might actually have been a year, a decade, a century. It's really hard to say. I don't know about you, but time moves just a little differently for me these days. So much so that I almost didn't notice the days are getting longer and the tourists are coming back to NYC and my kid is about to turn sixteen and I finally -- FINALLY -- have some good news to share with you...</p>
<p><a contents="NO FUSS AND FEATHERS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://nofussandfeathers.com" target="_blank">NO FUSS AND FEATHERS</a>, the fearsome foursome of KARYN OLIVER, CATHERINE MILES, JAY MAFALE, and Yours Truly, will be getting the band back together for THREE shows in March, bringing enough pent-up harmony and hilarity to light up the entire Eastern Seaboard. We're BEYOND excited to make music together again, so this run of shows is bound to be a whiz-banger! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/1380231b7012c62a72ffb0b2a789887885366da5/original/1610828-10205527011075074-3120458951226135307-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>Friday, March 11 at <a contents="Deer Creek Coffeehouse" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.deercreekfolk.com" target="_blank">Deer Creek Coffeehouse</a> in Darlington MD</p>
<p>Saturday, March 12 at <a contents="Muses at the Ice House Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://godfreydaniels.org/event/muses-at-the-icehouse/" target="_blank">Muses at the Ice House Festival</a> in Bethlehem PA</p>
<p>Sunday, March 13 at <a contents="First Acoustics House Concerts" data-link-label="" data-link-type="email" href="mailto:cocowilde@msn.com" target="_blank">First Acoustics House Concerts</a> in Kingston NY</p>
<p>...and there might even be more in the coming months. We're working on that.</p>
<p>No matter what, though, Some really groovy shows are slowly but surely being added to my calendar. Check the <a contents="SHOWS" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank">SHOWS</a> page for all the juicy details as they arrive. </p>
<p>Meanwhile, I sincerely hope this finds you and your dear ones safe and well. Hold them close and tell them you love them so often it makes them uncomfortable. I also sincerely hope to see you soon so I can do the same for you.</p>
<p>Big love,<br>Carolann</p>
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<p> </p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/67405122021-09-08T18:36:50-04:002021-09-08T18:36:50-04:00Sweater Weather<p>...well, not quite, but I'm excited. I'm one of those people who deeply enjoys the crisping of the air and the falling of the leaves and the making of the soup and the sharpening of the pencils that comes with the arrival of Autumn. You can keep your pumpkin spice, but I'll meet you for a steaming black coffee and a pumpernickel bagel on a park bench any day of the week come September. And yes, Autumn in New York IS all it's cracked up to be. Most of the time... </p>
<p>Anyhow, Summer was lovely in that I got to do a few live-and-in-person gigs and remember how to do that thing I love to do so much. How very wonderful to STAND before LIVE audiences on porches and verandahs and SING for (and with) other humans!</p>
<p>Grateful I'll get to do that again a few times this month, because truthfully, I'm not sure when it will happen again:<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/70d926194a55fc6fa7edb7be79984c1182891b68/original/42295312-10156704604344038-5654814342038683648-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_none" alt="" /></p>
<ul> <li>Sunday, September 12th, my dear friend <a contents="SHARON GOLDMAN" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://sharongoldmanmusic.com" target="_blank">SHARON GOLDMAN</a> and I will share the stage for an afternoon lawn concert at the Monroe Township Public Library in Monroe Township, NJ. The concert is FREE, but click <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=9775&EventID=440146&PK=" target="_blank">HERE</a> to register if you'd like to attend. </li> <li>Saturday, September 25th, I'm proud to be part of the annual Jack Hardy Exchange Songwriters Exchange garden concert at De Colores Community Yard on Manhattan's Lower East Side. It's always an afternoon of good fun and good songs. Click <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.lungsnyc.org/?page_id=1913" target="_blank">HERE</a> and scroll down the page for details on that. </li>
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<p>As always, check the <a contents="SHOWS" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank">SHOWS</a> page for details on upcoming performances. </p>
<p>And if you're so inclined, I invite you to follow my <a contents="Instagram" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/carolannsolebello/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> feed and subscribe to my <a contents="YouTube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/carolannsolebello" target="_blank">YouTube</a> channel... both are FREE and keep us connected in a more immediate way. I've even created a playlist of my weekly contributions to the ongoing <a contents="RealWomenRealSongs" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/realwomenrealsongs" target="_blank">RealWomenRealSongs</a> project on my channel. Check out all 35 songs (and counting) <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoKeup0MYkUEyIeJiCzqamZ6AZqbtK9va" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </p>
<p>Thank you, as always, for sticking with me on this journey. Stay safe, stay strong, and please, PLEASE get vaccinated so we can see each other out there in the world somewhere, sooooon... </p>
<p>In gratitude and respect, <br>Carolann </p>
<p>Photo of me and Sharon Goldman at a previous Jack Hardy Songwriters Exchange garden concert by BEV GRANT.</p>
<p> </p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/66558052021-06-10T17:01:51-04:002022-07-05T15:43:17-04:00Suddenly Summer<p>...and suddenly, it's Summer!</p>
<p>Things are heating up in more than one way, it seems. I had the privilege of kicking off the new season with my first indoor concert in what seems like forever in front of a LIVE (and vaccinated) audience, and it was positively exhilarating! How wonderful to STAND and SING for other humans without fear of infection or slow internet...</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/055379c92f9da76d4fca598f47e083c00b99389e/original/192000824-10226005061263505-7466543096870669202-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_medium" alt="" />Grateful that there will be more of that in the coming months, in manageable doses. Here's what's up in June:</p>
<ul> <li>VIRTUAL -- June 11-13: <a contents='"The Lyric Voice: Writers on Writing" at Central PA Theatre &amp; Dance Fest' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.broadwayondemand.com/series/ZiLKMbAFaKvs-the-lyric-voice-with-jud-caswell-rod-picott-and-carolann-solebello?channel=Tempest-Productions-Inc" target="_blank">"The Lyric Voice: Writers on Writing" at Central PA Theatre & Dance Fest</a> with Jud Caswell and Rod Picott</li> <li>LIVE -- June 20: <a contents="Make Music Ditmas Park Porch Concert" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/134587571974078" target="_blank">Make Music Ditmas Park Porch Concert</a> with Bobtown, Jean Rohe, Miwa Gemini, and Grand Central Breakdown</li> <li>VIRTUAL -- June 29: <a contents="Music My Mother Would Not Like Showcase Series #49 Anniversary Show" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUlcumhqjovHdeSDoDelq0iomZJef5tAp65" target="_blank">Music My Mother Would Not Like Showcase Series #49 Anniversary Show</a> with Pat Wictor, Lynne Hanson, and Noah Zacharin</li>
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<p>Details and ticket links for ALL shows <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank">HERE</a> </p>
<p>And if you're so inclined, I invite you to follow my <a contents="Instagram" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/carolannsolebello/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> feed and subscribe to my <a contents="YouTube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/carolannsolebello" target="_blank">YouTube</a> channel... both are FREE and keep the Facebook algorithm from coming between us. I've even created a playlist of my weekly contributions to the ongoing <a contents="RealWomenRealSongs" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/RealWomenRealSongs" target="_blank">RealWomenRealSongs</a> project on my channel. Check out all 22 songs (and counting) <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoKeup0MYkUEyIeJiCzqamZ6AZqbtK9va" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</p>
<p>Thank you, as always, for sticking with me on this journey. Stay safe, stay strong, and get vaccinated so I can see you out there in the world somewhere, sooooon... </p>
<p>With love and respect, <br>Carolann</p>
<p>Photo by Terrie Moseder.</p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/66221742021-05-05T13:03:26-04:002021-06-10T17:02:09-04:00Remarkable and Resilient<p>Hello, fellow travelers. It's been a minute, hasn't it? </p>
<p>Hope this finds you well in all ways as Spring gently unfolds her blossoms and we, it seems, do the same; carefully emerging from the longest, deepest, darkest hibernation of body, mind, and spirit in living memory.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/19aa0ad7f90cae49e02bb59623d7699bc515ce55/original/fc12abc4-bac9-4118-94fe-dc538472f638.jpeg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_left border_medium" alt="" />As we emerge, I find myself marveling at what a remarkably adaptable and resilient species we are. Really. Each one of us developed new habits, new routines, and new patterns of thought and behavior as we adjusted to ever-shifting realities, carrying uncomfortable and often painful burdens of uncertainty, fear, and grief. And here we are, adapting once again, not simply reverting back to what used to be, but perhaps finding better, more meaningful, and kinder ways forward. Remarkable, indeed.</p>
<p>Though I suppose a victory lap would be inappropriate, I do think we can at least take a collective breath and celebrate this moment after all we've lived through. Live and learn, as my Grandma Alice used to say... I know I certainly learned a LOT this year. Some of it was beautiful and noble, but a whole lot more of it was messy and uncomfortable. But in that muddy, murky bog, there's one truth that's floated to the top of my consciousness this Spring: Uncertainty is the only certainty. I have been a dreamer, a planner, a worrier -- and often an anxious mess -- pretty much all my life. I'm learning that while planning is often necessary, plans are fragile and sometimes fall apart. And that's okay. Nothing whatsoever is certain. And that's okay, too. I'm trying to see this as further incentive to ground myself in the present, because really, that's all there is. Right here, right now...</p>
<p>And right now, I've got a few things to share with you. The biggest of those is that LIVE SHOWS are coming back! I've got not one, but TWO live-and-in-person shows here in Brooklyn, plus one virtual festival, on the <a contents="calendar" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank">calendar</a>:</p>
<ul> <li>Friday, May 28th at <a contents="Acme Hall Studios" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.acmehallstudios.com/events" target="_blank">Acme Hall Studios</a> -- LIVE indoors, limited tickets, vaccination required -- Buy tickets HERE</li> <li>Sunday, June 20th at Make Music New York -- LIVE outdoors, exact address to be announced</li> <li>Friday, June 11th-Sunday, June 13th at <a contents="Central PA Threatre &amp; Dance Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://centralpatheatre.com" target="_blank">Central PA Theatre & Dance Festival</a> -- VIRTUAL</li>
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<p>Another thing I'd like to share with you is one of the not-so-nice things I learned this year... Alongside many of my fellow music-makers, I have realized that <a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/CarolannSolebello/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> has become a terribly inhospitable place for creative artists. Even though more than 1200 people follow my page there, Facebook's algorithm only allows a handful of those folks to actually see those posts. If you're one of those Facebook followers, I want you to know I sincerely appreciate you and apologize if you've not been seeing what I've been posting. It frustrates me that I cannot communicate the way I'd like to on what used to be a very handy platform. </p>
<p>So, instead of dropping a ton of money in Facebook's pocket to increase my visibility, I've begun shifting my focus to <a contents="Instagram" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/carolannsolebello/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> and <a contents="YouTube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCssE9RpHiaZPI4ayPzYO9CQ" target="_blank">YouTube</a> as I contemplate my virtual future. I've been posting the songs I write each week for the <a contents="RealWomenRealSongs" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/RealWomenRealSongs" target="_blank">RealWomenRealSongs</a> project on both platforms, so follow and subscribe to my channels there for a steady stream of new music and a few bonus pics of my cat. It doesn't cost any of us a dime and it can help us stay in closer touch. </p>
<p>A few highlight links from my <a contents="YouTube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCssE9RpHiaZPI4ayPzYO9CQ" target="_blank">YouTube</a> channel:</p>
<p><a contents="RealWomenRealSongs 2021" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoKeup0MYkUEyIeJiCzqamZ6AZqbtK9va" target="_blank">RealWomenRealSongs 2021</a> (a playlist of 17 newly-minted songs... and counting!)<br><a contents="$20 Bill (for George Floyd)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/G7dt4rDmm3o" target="_blank">$20 Bill (for George Floyd)</a> (my cover of Tom Prasada-Rao's excellent and heart-rending song)<br><a contents="No Fuss and Feathers" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoKeup0MYkUF6wJNbNCHqDhhfgy1zZzy_" target="_blank">No Fuss and Feathers</a> (a playlist of 9 live performances from our quartet)<br><a contents="Carolann Solebello and Joe Iadanza at Stage 33 Live" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIiWO64mVMPm5EhbMZ9mSLLQ1AQLUfsuP" target="_blank">Carolann Solebello and Joe Iadanza at Stage 33 Live</a> (a playlist of 18 songs -- a full concert -- recorded March 23, 2019)</p>
<p>Thank you for sticking with me as I develop new habits, new routines, and new patterns of thought and behavior. We are a remarkably adaptable and resilient species, indeed. Here's to finding better, more meaningful, and kinder ways forward. Stay safe, stay strong, and get vaccinated. See you out there in the world somewhere, sooooon...</p>
<p>Peace,<br>Carolann</p>
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<p><br><br><br> </p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/65123212021-01-02T17:52:22-05:002021-01-02T17:52:22-05:00The Audacity of Hopelessness?<p>"Begin with hopelessness." </p>
<p>What?!? </p>
<p>This sentence knocked me flat when I first read <a contents="Pema Chodron's "When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times"" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.shambhala.com/when-things-fall-apart-3628.html" target="_blank">Pema Chodron's "When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times"</a> a few months ago. Here I was, agitated and uneasy, seeking comfort in a well-known text by a popular Buddhist teacher, suddenly blindsided by the opposite of what I expected to find in its pages. In a sea of positive affirmations and exhortations to "keep hope alive" as tidal waves of hardship and suffering and grief pound us day in and day out, Chodron has the audacity to say that, actually, hopelessness is the answer? Really?</p>
<p>But then I read more:</p>
<p>"Hope and fear come from feeling that we lack something; they come from a sense of poverty. We can't simply relax with ourselves. We hold on to hope, and hope robs us of the present moment. We feel that someone else knows what's going on, but that there's something missing in us, and therefore something is lacking in our world."</p>
<p>Damn straight something is lacking. Lots of things are lacking right now. Like jobs and money and security and friends and, well, you know... Or is it? Do I need to hope for more than I already have, right here, right now? I pondered this. In hoping for better times, better days, brighter prospects, am I really creating anxiety in myself by shifting my focus away from the present and placing it in some unknown future?</p>
<p>The author continues:</p>
<p>"If hope and fear are two sides of one coin, so are hopelessness and confidence. If we're willing to give up hope that insecurity and pain can be exterminated, then we can have the courage to relax with the groundlessness of our situation." </p>
<p>Certainly, our situation -- well, mine, specifically, since that's what I know -- seems groundless right now. Things are insecure. Things are painful. Things are uncertain. Things are frightening. Is it really more courageous, more confident, more relaxing to just give in and allow things to be as they are without hoping for change? Maybe. Maybe we spend so much energy hoping for the future because the present is uncomfortable and not to our liking. But hoping cannot change anything at all, really, even in the best of times.</p>
<p>The more I thought about this concept of hopelessness, the more it made sense to me. The present is all we have, really. It's all we ever have.</p>
<p>So now, I strive toward hopelessness. Not in the way I used to think about that word, but in a Pema Chodron sort of way. I hope for nothing. I do what I do to make the best of each day, each hour, each moment, and am grateful for all that comes my way. I notice small things. I am quieter. I am less anxious. I am sleeping better. And I am a little more present to myself every day.</p>
<p>Now, if you've read this far, I suppose you deserve to know what any of this has to do with music, which is why you're here, right? Well, I'm grateful for a few things that have come my way this week... </p>
<p>FIRST, on New Year's Eve, I found out my song "Lady in Waiting," released on the <a contents="Chicks With Dip" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/ChicksWithDip/" target="_blank">Chicks With Dip</a> "Stomping on Eggshells" compilation, was awarded an Honorable Mention in the <a contents="Songwriters Association of Washington's Mid-Atlantic Song Contest" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://saw.org/2020-results/?fbclid=IwAR1ptUUiFk0chZVLFOl2tfqYAxbsnyBTtDgdcwkXkffZa7RV6zKls_m9w1U" target="_blank">Songwriters Association of Washington's Mid-Atlantic Song Contest</a> in the Folk/Acoustic category. You can pick up a digital copy of the track or the full album on the Chicks With Dip page at <a contents="Bandcamp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://chickswithdip.bandcamp.com/album/stomping-on-eggshells?fbclid=IwAR2ID_qOZr4238_SBMa_QyCJUsv2XU_3CWR9U0OhtuAUDQ4W6zsepr7MlM0" target="_blank">Bandcamp</a>. All proceeds from the sale of "Stomping on Eggshells" benefit the ACLU.</p>
<p>SECOND, on New Year's Day, I discovered an unexpected and beautiful gift from our friends at <a contents="Stage 33 Live" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://stage33live.com" target="_blank">Stage 33 Live</a> in Bellows Falls, VT. Back in March 2019, <a contents="Joe Iadanza" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://joeiadanza.com" target="_blank">Joe Iadanza</a> and I gave a concert there, which was recorded before a live audience on multiple cameras and a few fancy microphones, then subsequently and tastefully edited by Stage 33 Live's terrific tech team. Since I can't offer you a live concert right now -- and boy, I wish I could -- click <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIiWO64mVMPm5EhbMZ9mSLLQ1AQLUfsuP&fbclid=IwAR1vPa31r_ECvsRFgsGxJiv2k0BNf5TnUlcGk7F3X_jNB4U03QnYpnwVFUU" target="_blank">HERE</a> to access the newly-posted YouTube playlist of all the songs Joe and I performed in our first set that night. I love these videos, and they are truly is the next best thing to being there.</p>
<p>THIRD, on Monday, January 4th, the third season of RealWomenRealSongs launches, and I'm pleased to once again be part of an amazing team of women who will be bringing you new and unvarnished songs EVERY SINGLE DAY for a whole year. My day is Saturday, so you can catch my first offering on Saturday, January 9th, then every single Saturday through the end of 2021. When I participated in the first season of <a contents="Cary Cooper" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://carycooper.com" target="_blank">Cary Cooper</a>'s remarkable project in 2012-2013, it was a positively exhilarating creative experience, and I'm hoping for the same this time around. Follow us on our yearlong journey via <a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/realwomenrealsongs" target="_blank">Facebook</a> or <a contents="YouTube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/RealWomenRealSongs" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. </p>
<p>FINALLY, though I've still not grown accustomed to actually scheduling online concerts -- too much pressure -- I do actually hop online every now and then to play an impromptu set of songs for whoever happens to be listening. Though I can't predict when these spontaneous concerts will occur, they're always fun and relaxed. If you haven't already, follow me on my <a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/CarolannSolebello/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page to be the first to know about happenings of that sort. </p>
<p>NOW, if you've read THIS far, I congratulate you, and more than that, I THANK you. I am grateful for YOU; for your support, for your listening ears, for your mind, your heart, your life, and your health and strength. I wish you a beautiful present, day after day, and the relaxation that comes with courageous hopelessness.</p>
<p>Namaste,<br>Carolann</p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/64064402020-08-10T13:46:33-04:002020-08-10T15:18:25-04:00intense weirdness and overwhelming goodness<p>Hello, friends! </p>
<p>It's been a minute... I'm hoping you and yours are safe and well, and that you're continuing to enjoy live music -- onscreen or outdoors at a safe distance -- whenever and wherever you can!</p>
<p>As for me, well, I've been pretty quiet these past few months, holding my little family and our local community close. So when our community rose up against racial injustice in the wake of the killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, I proudly marched in the streets of Brooklyn alongside my neighbors. There was righteous anger and deep sadness in the air, certainly, but also an exhilarating, overwhelming, hopeful energy and a powerful sense that real and positive change is not only possible, but imminent.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/32a4e602a27dbb7bbe62967685ee88e3812f4b8c/original/img-9979.jpeg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></p>
<p>I'm doing my best to hold onto those feelings and maybe put a little of that goodness back into the world...</p>
<p>SO... in the realm of LIVE performance (well, live on the internet, at least), I'm excited to have these two shows on my September calendar:</p>
<p>First, on Tuesday, September 1st, 7-8PM Eastern, I'll be playing a full set for <a contents="The Folk Project Acoustic Stayaway" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://stayaway.folkproject.org" target="_blank">The Folk Project Acoustic Stayaway</a> series. The Folk Project is near and dear to my heart, and I have played under their banner many times and in many configurations over the years. I am so pleased that this beautiful community has found a way to continue presenting live music in this time of social distancing. This concert will stream live on my <a contents="FACEBOOK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/CarolannSolebello" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a> page.</p>
<p>Then, on Sunday, September 6th, 7-10PM Eastern, I'll be playing a 15-minute set as part of the <a contents="The Greenwich Village Folk Festival 2020" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/GVFF2020" target="_blank">The Greenwich Village Folk Festival 2020</a>, streaming live both on <a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/GVFF2020" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and <a contents="YouTube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCb_xks9RIi35J1ivRl72emw" target="_blank">YouTube</a>. These shows have been happening every first Sunday of the month this summer featuring a stellar array of performers. I've enjoyed watching the July and August editions, and am honored to be participate in the September show!</p>
<p>I hope to do more online performances in the coming months, perhaps in the form of late-night sets for insomniacs like me -- Midnight Musings or some such thing -- live from my <a contents="FACEBOOK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/CarolannSolebello" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a> page. Can I get an "amen?" Follow the page to stay informed about when that might happen...</p>
<p>In the realm of SEMI-LIVE performance, I'm happy to say there are now SEVEN live-from-my-apartment videos in the <a contents="QUARANTINE SONGS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoKeup0MYkUELOSD10_jzthsq99p0150i" target="_blank">QUARANTINE SONGS</a> playlist on my <a contents="YouTube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/carolannsolebello" target="_blank">YouTube</a> channel. I hope to be adding more soon. If you SUBSCRIBE to my channel, you can be among the first to know when that happens. Subscribing is absolutely FREE and it's an excellent way to support your independent musician friends during this time without live and in-person performances.</p>
<p>In the realm of songs-writtten-for-and-about-songwriting-contests, I'm tickled to tell you my little song "Smith-Corona" took second place in the Just This Guy Songwriting Contest sponsored by the superfabulous Paul Loyd (he's just this guy). Hear it, and the other winning songs, <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/justthisguy1/?ref=page_internal" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </p>
<p>And finally, in the realm of albums-yet-to-be-released, I am relieved to report that I have FINALLY returned to the album project I began before the pandemic sent me into creative shutdown. Working alone in my home studio, I've managed to record eight songs thus far, to various stages of completion. I hope to record a dozen or more before choosing which to include on the album and sending them off to pro engineers for mixing and mastering. Stay tuned for more on that front...</p>
<p>As always, my sincerest thanks for listening during this time of intense weirdness. I'm holding onto the hope that music is still a source of connection and community in this world, and that people will continue to need what we songwriters have to offer. Stay safe, and stay in touch... </p>
<p>Much love, </p>
<p>Carolann </p>
<p><a contents="WEBSITE" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a> </p>
<p><a contents="FACEBOOK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/CarolannSolebello/" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a> </p>
<p><a contents="YOUTUBE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/user/carolannsolebello" target="_blank">YOUTUBE</a></p>
<p><a contents="INSTAGRAM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/carolannsolebello/" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM</a></p>3:04Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/63093922020-05-08T15:54:20-04:002021-04-24T14:12:27-04:00Present and Immediate<p>Hello, friends!</p>
<p>It is my sincerest hope that this note finds you and your loved ones safe and well. </p>
<p>The world is turning at a dizzying pace, it seems. Terrible things are happening. But good things are happening, too. Here in Brooklyn, it is quieter than ever. Life is slower. I spend more time with the people I love best. We get up early. We eat together. We play together. We talk. We sing. We get silly. We don't rush anything. Some days, I struggle, but overall, I am grateful. Deeply grateful.</p>
<p>Everything around us has changed and keeps changing on a daily, sometimes hourly, basis. It's hard to plan beyond the immediate present, but I figure while I strive to remain present in the immediate, I may as well make music. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/e28df8bc27a8d43b1f68c9ec96385968a6835f3f/original/img-1863.jpeg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></p>
<p>Here are a few of the projects keeping my musical self intact at present:</p>
<ul> <li>The <a contents="Chicks With Dip" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/ChicksWithDip/" target="_blank">Chicks With Dip</a> sisterhood of songwriters has been a source of support, friendship, and inspiration for me for nearly two decades. If you caught the Joni Mitchell's BLUE tour we did a few years ago, some of these faces and voices in this video, our latest collaboration, might be familiar to you: <br> <a contents="WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBHoBr4jvZc" target="_blank">WHAT A WONDERFUL WORLD</a>
</li> <li>Slowly adding songs to this playlist on my <a contents="YouTube&nbsp;channel" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCssE9RpHiaZPI4ayPzYO9CQ?view_as=subscriber" target="_blank">YouTube channel</a> -- FREE to subscribe -- recording new tunes and old favorites in different rooms of my apartment:<br> <a contents="QUARANTINE SONGS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoKeup0MYkUELOSD10_jzthsq99p0150i" target="_blank">QUARANTINE SONGS</a> </li> <li>On Mother's Day -- Sunday, May 10 -- I will celebrate with a live stream from my <a contents="Facebook page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/CarolannSolebello/" target="_blank">Facebook page</a> as part of a daylong concert in memory of Toshi Seeger, Pete's wife, and the legendary brains behind the Clearwater Festival. So many great folks will stream live from 10AM to 10PM to raise funds to keep Clearwater thriving. I'll be doing a 30-minute set from my home studio at 7:30PM. Find the full schedule and more information here: <br> <a contents="MOTHER'S DAY TRIBUTE TO TOSHI SEEGER" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/3086082568081247/" target="_blank">MOTHER'S DAY TRIBUTE TO TOSHI SEEGER</a>
</li> <li>My friend and frequent touring partner Joe Iadanza has been doing a deep dive into the music of Bruce Springsteen with his 40 Days of Bruce project on YouTube. I'm pleased to be part of a collaborative video premiering tomorrow. Check out ALL the videos here: <br> <a contents="JOE IADANZA: 40 DAYS OF BRUCE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyUKhWGNfGU7fTLzKBKYe7imQludhWTHq" target="_blank">JOE IADANZA: 40 DAYS OF BRUCE</a>
</li> <li>And finally, an EXCLUSIVE for just you fine folks... back in my Fordham University days, I was an active member of the Mimes & Mummers theatre club. Our alumni association recently asked us to re-create a favorite song or monologue from back in those days, so I chose a song I first sang as "Sheila" in our 1989 production of Hair. Here's a secret link to my performance of the song live from my home studio: <br> <a contents="EASY TO BE HARD" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/vSvErOUCYKg" target="_blank">EASY TO BE HARD</a>
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</ul>
<p>Thanks for sticking with me and the music through all this. I hope we'll meet again in person before too long, but until we do, stay safe, stay healthy, and stay present. You are not alone.</p>
<p>Much love,</p>
<p>Carolann </p>
<p><a contents="WEBSITE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://carolannsolebello.com" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a> </p>
<p><a contents="FACEBOOK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/CarolannSolebello/" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a> </p>
<p><a contents="INSTAGRAM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/carolannsolebello/" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM</a></p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/62778262020-04-09T19:33:13-04:002020-11-28T12:33:13-05:00Safe<p>Hello, friends!</p>
<p>Wow. Since last I wrote you, so much has changed.</p>
<p>I played two wonderful shows the first weekend in March for gracious, beautiful music lovers, and somehow managed not to touch not a single one of them. We were a jittery bunch of humans for sure, but the music seemed a sweet balm for performers and audience alike.</p>
<p>Just a few days later, though, things began to get serious. New York City schools closed. I cancelled nine shows. Grocery shopping became an anxious adventure. My beloved yoga studio closed its doors. People I love became ill. People I don't know, but who were loved by others, died.</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/13555411ada62c1b54af9a35054db9e1de4cd784/original/cs-shelter-in-place.jpeg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_right border_" />Things are scary for everyone right now, I know. I feel helpless staying at home, but I know that's the best course of action.</p>
<p>But good things are happening here. I bake bread. I practice yoga. I play games and watch movies with my family. I have long, rambling phone conversations with loved ones. And perhaps best of all, I continue to use my home recording equipment. Here are a few of the projects I've been working on:</p>
<ul> <li>My friend Neale Eckstein put together a virtual jam session with a zillion fabulous folkies (including my sweet husband) that I'm thrilled to be part of: <br> <a contents="THE WEIGHT (QUARANTINE EDITION)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/gEzn0yU9cnw" target="_blank">THE WEIGHT (QUARANTINE EDITION)</a>
</li> <li>I made a new YouTube playlist of songs I've been recording in different rooms of my house and sharing on Facebook just to keep my spirits up:<br> <a contents="QUARANTINE SONGS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoKeup0MYkUELOSD10_jzthsq99p0150i" target="_blank">QUARANTINE SONGS</a>
</li> <li>Tomorrow -- Friday, April 10 -- I'll be featured on Ron Olesko's Folk Music Notebook as part of the "Shelter in Place" series. Catch me doing a 15-minute set from my home studio at 12 noon, 4PM, 1AM, and 3AM here: <br> <a contents="FOLK MUSIC NOTEBOOK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://folkmusicnotebook.com" target="_blank">FOLK MUSIC NOTEBOOK</a>
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<p>It is my sincerest wish that you and all those you love remain safe and healthy. Please take good care of yourselves -- body, mind, and spirit -- and make sure plenty of good music is a part of your plan for that. I am confident that we will meet again on the other side of all this. Until then, may you know</p>
<p>Peace,</p>
<p>Carolann<br><br><a contents="WEBSITE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.CarolannSolebello.com" target="_blank">WEBSITE</a></p>
<p><a contents="FACEBOOK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/carolannsolebello" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a></p>
<p><a contents="INSTAGRAM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.instagram.com/carolannsolebello" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM</a></p>
<p> </p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/62385962020-03-05T15:50:42-05:002021-04-24T14:12:56-04:00Persist<p style="text-align: center;"><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/8eaf37ed93e4c1553ed32adaa23fe5fcbdf682af/original/img-1721.jpeg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /><strong>"Choose to fight only righteous fights, because then when things get tough — and they will — you will know that there is only one option ahead of you: nevertheless, you must persist." </strong><br>~ <em>Elizabeth Warren, March 5, 2020</em></p>
<p>The world seems a little upside-down to me right now, but if there's one thing I'm certain of, it's that I will persist. </p>
<p>I will persist in making songs because it is how I make sense of the world around me. I will persist in singing songs because it is how I communicate. I will persist in recording songs because they are what I will leave behind when my body leaves this upside-down world. </p>
<p>Whatever you love, whatever you believe in, persist in that and you will prevail. Fight only righteous fights. Leave the world around you a little bit more beautiful than you found it. </p>
<p>And for goodness' sake, wash your hands. Often...</p>
<p>Until we meet again, I wish you good laughs, good food, great music, and </p>
<p>Peace, </p>
<p>Carolann <br><a contents="CarolannSolebello.com" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">CarolannSolebello.com</a><br><a contents="Facebook.com/CarolannSolebello" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/carolannsolebello" target="_blank">Facebook.com/CarolannSolebello</a></p>
<p>In between recording new songs, here's where you can find me persisting in March and April:</p>
<p>Friday, March 6 at 7:30PM<br><a contents="CT Folk" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ctfolk.com" target="_blank">CT Folk</a><br>New Haven CT<br>Split bill with MILES & MAFALE</p>
<p>Saturday, March 7 at 8PM<br><a contents="People's Voice Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://peoplesvoicecafe.org" target="_blank">People's Voice Cafe</a><br>New York NY<br>International Women's Day celebration with SHARLEEN LEAHEY, LINDSEY WILSON, and PAT LAMANNA</p>
<p>Friday, March 27 at 7:30PM<br><a contents="Mad River Coffee Roasters" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Mad-River-Coffee-House-251659209002/" target="_blank">Mad River Coffee Roasters</a><br>Campton NH</p>
<p>Saturday, April 4 at 7:30PM<br><a contents="Acoustic Brew Concerts" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://acousticbrew.org" target="_blank">Acoustic Brew Concerts</a><br>Lemont PA<br>Split bill with GEORGE WIRTH</p>
<p>Friday, April 10 at 7PM<br><a contents="Rockwood Music Hall Stage 3" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://rockwoodmusichall.com" target="_blank">Rockwood Music Hall Stage 3</a><br>New York NY<br>NO FUSS AND FEATHERS returns to NYC!</p>
<p>Saturday, April 11 at 4PM<br><a contents="Muses at the Ice House" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/muses-at-the-icehouse-tickets-87699199667" target="_blank">Muses at the Ice House</a> <br>Bethlehem PA<br>NO FUSS AND FEATHERS headlines, with GRACE MORRISON, OPHELIA, BRITTANY ANN, EMILY BARNES, and EMILY MURE supporting!</p>
<p>Friday, April 24 at 8PM<br><a contents="Dorn Space" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.briandorn.com" target="_blank">Dorn Space</a><br>Gloversville NY<br><br>Saturday, April 25 at 7PM<br><a contents="Nickel City Arts" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/148842381871675/" target="_blank">Nickel City Arts</a><br>Akron NY<br><br>Sunday, April 26 at 4PM<br><a contents="Friendship House Concerts" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/pg/Friendship-House-Concerts-1608047802762709/events/?ref=page_internal" target="_blank">Friendship House Concerts</a><br>Pittsburgh PA</p>
<p>For details on these and all upcoming shows, check the <a contents="SHOWS" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank">SHOWS</a> page at <a contents="CarolannSolebello.com" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">CarolannSolebello.com</a></p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/62022852020-02-03T18:53:24-05:002021-04-23T20:56:05-04:00excited AND scared<p>Hello, friends! </p>
<p>It's been a minute... I've been laying pretty low for the past few months, getting cozy with my family and my cat, renovating our kitchen, and best of all, working on demo recordings of new songs in preparation for a NEW ALBUM in 2020! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/c5e237cd98045d3abd483cb8b903832353f81c31/original/a0589d54-1e43-41d7-987e-0c5eb967dadf.jpeg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></p>
<p>What's more, I'm thrilled to tell you that the producer of said new album is a songwriter I love and respect, who has supported my career in every way since the very beginning. Though she can be a bit scattered and under-confident at times, she has impeccable taste and high artistic standards. She is never satisfied with a mediocre song or a lackluster performance, but knows when it's time to step away from the microphone and take a walk. Who is this mystery woman? </p>
<p>Me. </p>
<p>You read that right. It's me. After a few deep conversations with trusted friends and allies in the music community, plus some helpful feedback on early tracks, I've decided to place my new album in my own capable, albeit shaky, hands. I plan to record as much as I can at home, playing the instruments I know how to play, then hiring other players for parts best served by their particular talents. When all tracks are ready for their close-up, I will bring in pro engineers to mix and master the record. I am, to quote the great Stephen Sondheim, "excited AND scared," but somehow still at peace with this decision. It's surely new and uncharted territory for me. </p>
<p>Follow the album's progress on <a contents="FACEBOOK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/CarolannSolebello/" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a> and <a contents="INSTAGRAM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/carolannsolebello/" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM</a> if you like. I'll surely be sharing lots of little tidbits along the way! </p>
<p>Of course, there are also plenty of live shows coming up in the next few weeks. Join me at one -- or more -- of these performances if you're in the neighborhood: </p>
<p>Thursday, February 13, my co-curator Devlin Miles and I will host the final edition of <a contents="LIVE FROM THE VAULT: SONGWRITER SESSIONS&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheVaultSongwriterSessions/?modal=admin_todo_tour" target="_blank">LIVE FROM THE VAULT: SONGWRITER SESSIONS </a>as we welcome stellar guests INA MAY WOOL and ABBIE GARDNER to Brooklyn. Great songwriting and camaraderie will be on tap as we close out what has been a beautiful run of shows in a truly unique space. Advance tix available at <a contents="EVENTBRITE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/live-from-the-vault-songwriter-sessions-putnams-pub-tickets-59073089200?aff=ebdssbeac" target="_blank">EVENTBRITE</a>. </p>
<p>Friday, February 14 thru Sunday, February 16, JOE IADANZA and I will hit the road for THREE duo shows at <a contents="THE HEARING ROOM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.hearingroom.net/new-events/2020/2/14/carolann-solebello-and-joe-iadanza-in-lowell" target="_blank">THE HEARING ROOM</a> (Lowell MA), <a contents="6 ON THE SQUARE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.6onthesquare.org/Schedule/schedule.html" target="_blank">6 ON THE SQUARE</a> (Oxford NY), and <a contents="BOUND FOR GLORY" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://boundforglory.org" target="_blank">BOUND FOR GLORY</a> (Ithaca NY). Shows with my friend Joe always have a very special and beautiful energy. </p>
<p>Friday, March 6, I'll be teaming up with my dear friends MILES & MAFALE for a double-bill show at <a contents="CT FOLK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ctfolk.com/events/" target="_blank">CT FOLK</a> (New Haven CT). Some sweet harmony will surely be on the menu! </p>
<p>Saturday, March 7, it will be my honor to join SHARLEEN LEAHEY, LINDSEY WILSON, and PAT LAMANNA for a special concert celebrating International Women's Day at <a contents="PEOPLE'S VOICE CAFE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://peoplesvoicecafe.org" target="_blank">PEOPLE'S VOICE CAFE</a> in Manhattan. </p>
<p>For details on these and all upcoming shows, check the <a contents="SHOWS" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank">SHOWS</a> page. </p>
<p>As always, thanks for following along on this journey with me. The road may be long and winding, but it's still full of wonderful surprises and beautiful experiences. Stay curious, my friends. Until we meet again, I wish you good laughs, good food, great music, and </p>
<p>Peace, </p>
<p>Carolann </p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/59594382019-11-13T15:39:27-05:002020-12-22T11:03:13-05:00Brrrr...<p>We've hit the deep freeze, friends... at least here in NYC. Yesterday, Autumn became Winter in just a matter of hours! No matter, though. I've got tea, sweaters, books, a cat, and best of all, MUSIC!</p>
<p>Not a whole lot of live shows between now and year's end, but I did want to let you all know about a few things...</p>
<p>I've spiffed up my website a bit, mostly because I just like tinkering with things. First of all, I've adding a site-wide music player at the bottom of each page that plays a career-spanning selection of tunes as you surf about on the site. And don't worry, it doesn't play automatically -- you get to decide to turn the music on or off. Also, dig the new, less-cluttered <a contents="HOME" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">HOME</a> page. Nifty, right?</p>
<p>I've also added a brand-new page -- <a contents="SERVICES" data-link-label="Services" data-link-type="page" href="/services" target="_blank">SERVICES</a> -- that details the music-related stuff I do outside of concerts. Click the link and take a look if you're in the market for some harmony vocals on your next recording project, a songwriting workshop facilitator, or a songwriting/performance coach to coax out your best creative self. </p>
<p>The <a contents="VIDEO" data-link-label="Video" data-link-type="page" href="/video" target="_blank">VIDEO</a> page has a few new additions, as well, including a long-forgotten full-band version of "Put Down the Gun" from the 2013 CD release party for Steel & Salt. Good stuff. Videophile friends, if you've got any good CS vids in your vault, I'd sure love to see them. If my performance was any good, I can get 'em all spiffed up for YouTube in no time with your name attached...</p>
<p>As for live shows, there's one special one <a contents="JOE IADANZA" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.joeiadanza.com" target="_blank">JOE IADANZA</a> and I have been looking forward to for quite some time -- Saturday, December 7 at <a contents="Deer Creek Coffeehouse" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.deercreekfolk.com" target="_blank">Deer Creek Coffeehouse</a> in Darlington, MD. We'd sure love to see you if you're in the neighborhood. Photo below by Janice Brill.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/26c9419d61e2277061ff540a606db295618dfa1e/original/44897480-10214116496639621-5233830856094646272-n.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>Meanwhile, my co-curator Devlin Miles and I are still hosting <a contents="LIVE FROM THE VAULT: SONGWRITER SESSIONS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheVaultSongwriterSessions/" target="_blank">LIVE FROM THE VAULT: SONGWRITER SESSIONS</a> every second Thursday in Brooklyn. Tomorrow, November 14, we're delighted to present <a contents="PETE MANCINI" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://petemancini.com" target="_blank">PETE MANCINI</a> and <a contents="KATE VARGAS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.katevargas.com/home" target="_blank">KATE VARGAS</a> alongside Devlin as host. We'll be taking December off, but save the date for our January 9 edition, when we'll be pleased to welcome NYC songwriter extraordinaire <a contents="DIANA JONES" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.dianajonesmusic.com" target="_blank">DIANA JONES</a> as our guest!</p>
<p>Whatever holidays you celebrate this season, I do hope you're finding ways to stay warm and connected with those you love -- and yourself. These are trying times, for sure, friends. Hold on to what is true. Wishing you warm beverages, tight hugs, hot music, and </p>
<p>Peace,</p>
<p>Carolann</p>
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<p><a contents="INSTAGRAM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.instagram.com/carolannsolebello" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM</a></p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/58982052019-09-19T15:47:42-04:002022-07-05T15:44:28-04:00Falling<p>September's nearly gone and I'm just now sitting down to type the news from CS Central. It's always my intention to write an upbeat, sunny message about upcoming shows and new projects and a bunch of nifty stuff coming down the pike that I'm excited about... but I'll tell you the truth. As much as I'd love to do that, I don't have much in the proverbial gas tank at the moment. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/25ab3d6d9dbc78935c20d7b4ba603d50822b488d/original/68312467-10220482596515363-22769726170071040-o.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_right border_" /></p>
<p>Sure, things are going well. I had a wonderful summer playing a few great festivals (this photo with ASL interpreter Jody Prysock is my favorite from <a contents="Falcon Ridge" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://falconridgefolk.com" target="_blank">Falcon Ridge Folk Festival</a>, captured by Jake Jacobson), spending time with people I love, soaking up some sun and lots and lots of amazing, heart-stirring music. I have a bunch of shows I'm excited about in September and October -- <a contents="benefits" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://1867sanctuary.org/event/amy-dee/" target="_blank">benefits</a> for causes I believe in, co-bills with my fabulous friend <a contents="Karyn Oliver" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.karynoliver.com" target="_blank">Karyn Oliver</a>, in-the-round shows at the <a contents="songwriter series" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheVaultSongwriterSessions/?modal=admin_todo_tour" target="_blank">songwriter series</a> I'm co-curating right here in Brooklyn, and my very first online show at <a contents="StageIt.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.stageit.com/carolann_solebello/live_from_a_small_room_in_brooklyn/68006?enter=Enter+Venue" target="_blank">StageIt.com</a>. I'm writing and polishing new songs -- a whole bunch, in fact -- and making plans about how to put together a new album in 2020. </p>
<p>And still, there are days -- sometimes even weeks or months -- when no matter how together I look on the outside, inside, I'm in a million pieces I have no clue how to put back together. It's hard to get anything meaningful to happen on those days. Hell, it's hard to get anything at all to happen on those days. But I try. I get out of bed and I wave goodbye to my family as they go off to storm the castles of work and school. I practice yoga. I drink coffee. I write. I book shows. I promote shows. I do the chores and the shopping. I cook. And always, I kiss and hug and otherwise give plenty of attention to my beloved castle-stormers, trying to remain present to them.</p>
<p>And despite all that, today is one of those days. And so was yesterday. And maybe tomorrow, too. So instead of just pushing aside this feeling, today, I'm going to sit with it and be present to myself in all my unvarnished frailty. And although I should probably wait even longer to write to you all, it feels like a really authentic thing to do to let you in on how things are right now, at this moment.</p>
<p>Maybe it's because I want you to know that if any of this sounds familiar, you are not alone. I live a life I love, surrounded by people I love and who love me back in spades, and yet I struggle. Maybe you struggle, too. If so, I see you. Maybe we can sit and just BE together for awhile. Maybe we can be kind to ourselves while we're at it. Put on your own oxygen masks first, friends, so we can be more fully present to each other. Hope to see you soon...</p>
<p>Namaste,<br>Carolann</p>
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<p> </p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/58063122019-06-27T16:23:31-04:002022-03-14T07:25:39-04:00Summertime Songs<p>It's that time of year again, friends -- FESTIVAL SEASON! And though I'm only booked to play two festivals this Summer, they're pretty important ones to me.</p>
<p>July brings me to the <a contents="Woody Guthrie Folk Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.woodyfest.com" target="_blank">Woody Guthrie Folk Festival</a> in Okemah, OK. I was privileged to play this fest back in 2010 during the waning days of my tenure with Red Molly, and it was absolutely earthshaking. My experience there among musical kindred, surrounded by the very palpable aura of the godfather of American troubadours, launched me into the next phase of my career, affirming my desire to continue making music and finding truth in songwriting even after my departure from the band. I am honored and delighted to return to this wonderful festival under my own banner, and looking forward to making new memories and new friends! </p>
<p>August brings me to my spiritual home, <a contents="Falcon Ridge Folk Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://falconridgefolk.com" target="_blank">Falcon Ridge Folk Festival</a> in Hillsdale, NY. This year, I get to play the main stage in the Most Wanted Song Swap, alongside fellow 2018 Emerging Artist winners Quarter Horse and Justin Farren. Though I have lost count of the number of times I've played on those stages, climbed that glorious hill, swapped songs at those campsites, and slept in a tent under that expansive, starry sky, every year's experience is somehow uniquely magical. Sacred ground, indeed... <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/9e75a0901a69cd797202d9e69e8f3078b1f327e2/original/cs-june-2019-insta-promo.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></p>
<p>And other stuff happens this Summer, too, kicking off this weekend with a couple of great road shows with Cosby Gibson in Gloversville NY and my old friends The Boxcar Lilies in Northampton MA -- plus one from the comfort of my very own home (and yours):</p>
<p>Friday, June 28 at <a contents="Dorn Space" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.briandorn.com" target="_blank">Dorn Space</a> in Gloversville NY (<a contents="Cosby Gibson" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cosbygibson.com" target="_blank">Cosby Gibson</a> opens) </p>
<p>Saturday, June 29 at <a contents="Iron Horse Music Hall" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.iheg.com/iron_horse_main.asp" target="_blank">Iron Horse Music Hall</a> in Northampton MA (opening for <a contents="The Boxcar Lilies" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.boxcarlilies.com" target="_blank">The Boxcar Lilies</a>)</p>
<p>Sunday, June 30 on <a contents="ConcertWindow.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.concertwindow.com/carolannsolebello" target="_blank">ConcertWindow.com</a> at 9PM Eastern</p>
<p>Also, <a contents="Live From The Vault: Songwriter Sessions" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheVaultSongwriterSessions/?modal=admin_todo_tour" target="_blank">Live From The Vault: Songwriter Sessions</a>, the in-the-round series I'm co-hosting with my friend Devlin Miles, continues through the Summer at Putnam's Pub & Cooker in fabulous Fort Greene, Brooklyn:</p>
<p>Thursday, July 11: <a contents="Trina Hamlin" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://trinahamlin.com" target="_blank">Trina Hamlin</a>, <a contents="Orly Bendavid" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://orlybendavid.com" target="_blank">Orly Bendavid</a>, and host <a contents="Devlin Miles" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://sweetlittlebloodhound.com" target="_blank">Devlin Miles</a></p>
<p>Thursday, August 8: <a contents="Lara Herscovitch" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.laraherscovitch.com" target="_blank">Lara Herscovitch</a>, <a contents="Ganessa James" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ganessajames.com" target="_blank">Ganessa James</a>, and host <a contents="Carolann Solebello" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">Carolann Solebello</a></p>
<p>Yup, it's gonna be a HOT Summer, all right...</p>
<p>Stay tuned for more as we get the Fall 2019/Spring 2020 calendar in place. Meanwhile, I wish you all the sweet pleasures of Summer, and plenty of time to enjoy them. Namaste, friends. Until next we meet, may you know</p>
<p>Peace,</p>
<p>Carolann</p>
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<p> </p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/57744412019-05-30T22:09:16-04:002022-04-12T13:49:11-04:00so much...<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Here's what's happening, friends -- so much, really, in the next few months -- but first up is a short tour to PA and MD with JOE IADANZA this weekend. Join us if you can!</span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>MAY</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">31: Jamey's House of Music, Lansdowne PA (with JOE IADANZA) </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>JUNE</strong> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">1: Godfrey Daniels, Bethlehem PA (with JOE IADANZA) </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">2: Local Cream with Annette Wasilik, Takoma Park MD (with JOE IADANZA) </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">8: Emmaus Road Cafe, Lancaster PA </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">13: Live From The Vault: Songwriter Sessions, Brooklyn NY (with KARYN OLIVER and PAUL SACHS) </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">14: NO FUSS AND FEATHERS at New Jersey Botanical Gardens, Ringwood NJ </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">23: Pronoia House, Clifton NJ (with JOE IADANZA) </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">28: Dorn Space, Gloversville NY </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">29: Iron Horse Music Hall, Northampton MA (opening for THE BOXCAR LILIES) </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">30: ConcertWindow, Everywhere and Anywhere</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">JULY</span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">12: Woody Guthrie Folk Festival, Okemah OK</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>AUGUST</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">2-4: Falcon Ridge Folk Festival, Hillsdale NY</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">8: Live From The Vault: Songwriter Sessions, Brooklyn NY (with GANESSA JAMES and LARA HERSCOVITCH) </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">As always, check the SHOWS page on my website for details, and find out about late-breaking musical news by "liking" and "following" my FACEBOOK music page and my INSTAGRAM feed. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Until we meet again -- which I hope will be soon -- I wish you love, light, and beauty. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Namaste, </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Carolann </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Instagram.com/CarolannSolebello</strong></span></p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/57391892019-05-01T16:33:37-04:002021-05-26T16:33:02-04:00Restless<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/5ee5aa9a7fa5b814209b07dba880f4d54929074e/original/33-brigge-street-live-3-23-2019-carolann-joe-033.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Though general restlessness has been a constant companion of mine for just about as long as I can remember -- booting me out of bed in the morning and keeping me awake at night -- lately, it seems she's turned the dial up to eleven. I find myself wanting things I do not, cannot, or should not have, spending money unwisely (well, even more unwisely than usual), and generally having trouble keeping mind and body still and focused for any length of time. I crave new projects, new songs, new adventures, new clothes... which is fine, I suppose, but the delicate balance of my life seems just a little bit off these days. I'm not sure why this is happening, or exactly what to do about it, but I'm trying to channel all this restless energy into positive action while I figure it out. Presently devoting myself to creating and polishing new songs, mentally planning the next album project, looking for performance opportunities a little farther from home, and of course, holding tight to the yoga and meditation practice that's been bringing my mind and body into closer communication for nearly five years now...</p>
<p>Interesting times for sure. It's probably good that there's lots of action in my musical life right now! Here's where you'll find me in May and June:</p>
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<p>MAY</p>
<p>4: <a contents="Pete Seeger Centennial Concert" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://fmsh.org/events/event/pete-seeger-centennial-concert-featuring-performances-by-miles-mafale-carolann-solebello-james-omalley-and-mountain-maidens/" target="_blank">Pete Seeger Centennial Concert</a>, Huntington NY (with MILES & MAFALE, JAMES O'MALLEY, and MOUNTAIN MAIDENS) </p>
<p>5: <a contents="Spring Jam at The Good Coffeehouse" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4208960" target="_blank">Spring Jam at The Good Coffeehouse</a>, Brooklyn NY (with BEV GRANT, LINDSEY WILSON, and STEVE MAYONE)</p>
<p>9: <a contents="Live From The Vault: Songwriter Sessions" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://tinyurl.com/yxpm2d8b" target="_blank">Live From The Vault: Songwriter Sessions</a>, Brooklyn NY (with JILL SOBULE, NICHOLAS ZORK, and my co-host DEVLIN MILES)</p>
<p>18: <a contents="Southeast Regional Folk Alliance" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.serfa.org" target="_blank">Southeast Regional Folk Alliance</a> Official Showcase, Chattanooga TN </p>
<p>21: <a contents="The Pierce Sessions" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/647685558987664/" target="_blank">The Pierce Sessions</a>, Farmingdale NJ (with MIKE MONTREY)</p>
<p>26: <a contents="Carolann Solebello: A Song Grows in Brooklyn" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.concertwindow.com/carolannsolebello" target="_blank">Carolann Solebello: A Song Grows in Brooklyn</a> LIVE on ConcertWindow.com</p>
<p>31: <a contents="Jamey's House of Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jhom.ticketleap.com/carolann-joe/" target="_blank">Jamey's House of Music</a>, Lansdowne PA (with JOE IADANZA)</p>
<p>JUNE</p>
<p>1: <a contents="Godfrey Daniels" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://godfreydaniels.org/events/" target="_blank">Godfrey Daniels</a>, Bethlehem PA (with JOE IADANZA)</p>
<p>2: <a contents="Local Cream with Annette Wasilik" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/annette.wasilik/upcoming_events" target="_blank">Local Cream with Annette Wasilik</a>, Takoma Park MD (with JOE IADANZA)</p>
<p>8: <a contents="Emmaus Road Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.emmausroadcafe.org" target="_blank">Emmaus Road Cafe</a>, Lancaster PA</p>
<p>13: <a contents="Live From The Vault: Songwriter Sessions" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://tinyurl.com/y272dab4" target="_blank">Live From The Vault: Songwriter Sessions</a>, Brooklyn NY (with KARYN OLIVER and PAUL SACHS)</p>
<p>14: <a contents="NO FUSS AND FEATHERS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.nofussandfeathers.com" target="_blank">NO FUSS AND FEATHERS</a> at <a contents="New Jersey Botanical Gardens" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://njbg.org" target="_blank">New Jersey Botanical Gardens</a>, Ringwood NJ</p>
<p>23: <a contents="Pronoia House" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/808851479489789/" target="_blank">Pronoia House</a>, Clifton NJ (with JOE IADANZA)</p>
<p>28: <a contents="Dorn Space" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.briandorn.com" target="_blank">Dorn Space</a>, Gloversville NY </p>
<p>29: <a contents="Iron Horse Music Hall" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.nbotickets.com/auto_choose_ga.asp?area=360&event=11332" target="_blank">Iron Horse Music Hall</a>, Northampton MA (opening for THE BOXCAR LILIES)</p>
<p>As always, check the <a contents="SHOWS" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank">SHOWS</a> page on my website for details, and find out about late-breaking musical news by "liking" and "following" my <a contents="FACEBOOK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/CarolannSolebello/" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a> music page and my <a contents="INSTAGRAM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/carolannsolebello/" target="_blank">INSTAGRAM</a> feed (something I'm still getting used to). </p>
<p>Until we meet again -- which I hope will be soon -- I wish you love, light, and a moment or two of blessed stillness.</p>
<p>Namaste, </p>
<p>Carolann </p>
<p><a contents="CarolannSolebello.com" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank"><span class="font_large"><strong>CarolannSolebello.com </strong></span></a> </p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/57025942019-04-01T14:09:25-04:002019-04-01T14:09:25-04:00Receive<p>Last week, I had an unexpectedly revealing conversation with a friend about the giving and receiving of energy; the seizure and release of control. As productive, outcome-oriented humans, we spend a great deal of energy trying to control things in our lives. We exert Herculean (or perhaps Sisyphean) effort herding tasks and people and events in the direction we want them to go, controlling environments and messages and images, squeezing our expectations into manageable corrals where even the outcome is something we try to wrestle into submission.</p>
<p>But what would happen if we let go? What would happen if, instead of tightening our grip and directing energy toward controlling outcomes, we released, allowing ourselves to receive energy? What would happen if we opened hands and heart and mind to energy flowing toward us, rather than constantly firing out bursts of energy in all directions in a futile attempt to control outcomes?</p>
<p>"Receive? It has always been difficult for me to receive," I said to my friend. And we both wondered why.</p>
<p>So this is now my challenge. Let go. Open. Receive.</p>
<p>Fortunately for me, the month of April is brimming with opportunities to do just that: </p>
<p>April brings a songwriters-in-the-round show at <a contents="The Living Room at 35 East" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thelivingroomat35east.com" target="_blank">The Living Room at 35 East</a> that I've been looking forward to for quite some time, plus the inaugural episode of a brand-new in-the-round series I'm curating with DEVLIN MILES called <a contents="Live From The Vault: Songwriter Sessions" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheVaultSongwriterSessions/" target="_blank">Live From The Vault: Songwriter Sessions</a>. In between are Southern and Northern swings with my beloved NO FUSS AND FEATHERS. Here's the scoop on all that:</p>
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<p>Thursday, April 4: Songwriters' Night at <a contents="The Living Room at 35 East" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thelivingroomat35east.com" target="_blank">The Living Room at 35 East</a>, Ardmore PA (w/AARON NATHANS, AVI WISNIA, and ZOE MULFORD)</p>
<p>Saturday, April 6: NO FUSS AND FEATHERS at <a contents="Listen Up Brunswick County" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.listenupbrunswickcounty.com" target="_blank">Listen Up Brunswick County</a>, Bolivia NC </p>
<p>Sunday, April 7: NO FUSS AND FEATHERS at <a contents="Moe &amp; Eddie's House Concerts" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/251728625711345/" target="_blank">Moe & Eddie's House Concerts</a>, Greensboro NC</p>
<p>Thursday, April 11: <a contents="Live From The Vault: Songwriter Sessions at Putnam's" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/TheVaultSongwriterSessions/" target="_blank">Live From The Vault: Songwriter Sessions at Putnam's</a>, Brooklyn NY (w/DEVLIN MILES and CHRIS HEWAT of SOLAR HEARTS)</p>
<p>Friday, April 19: NO FUSS AND FEATHERS at <a contents="Spiral Sounds Concerts" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.spiralsounds.org" target="_blank">Spiral Sounds Concerts</a>, Jersey City NJ </p>
<p>Saturday, April 20: NO FUSS AND FEATHERS at <a contents="The Buttonwood Tree" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://buttonwood.org/event/no-fuss-and-feathers/" target="_blank">The Buttonwood Tree</a>, Middletown CT </p>
<p>Sunday, April 28: Carolann Solebello: The Ones That Got Away LIVE on <a contents="ConcertWindow" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ConcertWindow.com/CarolannSolebello" target="_blank">ConcertWindow</a></p>
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<p>Find out about late-breaking musical news by "liking" and "following" my <a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/CarolannSolebello/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> music page and my <a contents="Instagram" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.instagram.com/carolannsolebello/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> feed (something I'm just getting used to).</p>
<p>Until we meet again -- which I hope will be soon -- I wish you love, light, and the ability to let go and receive the boundless energy flowing all around you...</p>
<p>Namaste, </p>
<p>Carolann </p>
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<p>And perhaps most importantly, this month and next bring more than a few concert appearances, most notably three with my friend and co-conspirator JOE IADANZA. We'll be taking a run to New England together March 22-24, stopping in MA, VT, and CT. If you haven't seen Joe and I together, well, it's really pretty special. Here's a little taste: <a contents="" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/27f68ef36dc49448f6fa6db393f4e83e6989f52f/original/carolannandjoe13.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></a></p>
<p>https://youtu.be/GIzQ4RxX0bc</p>
<p>Also coming up in March and April are a few exciting songwriters-in-the-round shows, plus a handful of dates with my beloved <a contents="NO FUSS AND FEATHERS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.nofussandfeathers.com" target="_blank">NO FUSS AND FEATHERS</a>. Here's the early Spring gig forecast:</p>
<p>Thursday, March 14: <a contents="Heart of the Matter" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/417345039071306/" target="_blank">Heart of the Matter</a> at BeanRunner Cafe, Peekskill NY (in-the-round with SARAH BROWNE and ROSIE D'ANGELO)</p>
<p>Friday, March 22: <a contents="The Hearing Room" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://thehearingroom.ticketspice.com/carolann-solebello-and-joe-idanza" target="_blank">The Hearing Room</a>, Lowell MA (with JOE IADANZA) </p>
<p>Saturday, March 23: <a contents="Stage 33 Live" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://stage33live.com/2019/03/solebello-iadanza/" target="_blank">Stage 33 Live</a>, Bellows Falls VT (with JOE IADANZA) </p>
<p>Sunday, March 24: <a contents="Sounding Board Too at Winding Trails" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://soundingboardcoffeehouse.org" target="_blank">Sounding Board Too at Winding Trails</a>, Farmington CT (with JOE IADANZA) </p>
<p>Thursday, April 4: <a contents="Songwriters' Night at The Living Room at 35 East" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/2549239365149685/" target="_blank">Songwriters' Night at The Living Room at 35 East</a>, Ardmore PA (in-the-round with AARON NATHANS, AVI WISNIA, and ZOE MULFORD)</p>
<p>Friday, April 5: NO FUSS AND FEATHERS at House Concert TBD, Somewhere in NC </p>
<p>Saturday, April 6: NO FUSS AND FEATHERS at <a contents="Listen Up Brunswick County" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.listenupbrunswickcounty.com/home.html" target="_blank">Listen Up Brunswick County</a>, Bolivia NC</p>
<p>Friday, April 19: NO FUSS AND FEATHERS at <a contents="Spiral Sounds Concerts" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.spiralsounds.org/home" target="_blank">Spiral Sounds Concerts</a>, Jersey City NJ </p>
<p>Saturday, April 20: NO FUSS AND FEATHERS at <a contents="The Buttonwood Tree" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.buttonwood.org" target="_blank">The Buttonwood Tree</a>, Middletown CT</p>
<p>And hey, I'll be scheduling another Concert Window show soon -- maybe even once a month -- since February's webcast was so much fun. Follow me here to find out about that:</p>
<p>http://www.ConcertWindow.com/CarolannSolebello</p>
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<p>Until we meet again -- which I hope will be soon -- I wish you light and warmth and hope in the promise of Spring, literally and metaphorically.</p>
<p>Namaste, </p>
<p>Carolann </p>
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<p>As for me, well, I've been spending these chilly days making soup, wearing sweaters, writing songs, and hey -- sometimes even performing them in PUBLIC!</p>
<p>Especially excited for a handful of shows with my friend and collaborator <a contents="JOE IADANZA" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.joeiadanza.com" target="_blank">JOE IADANZA</a> coming up FAST -- this Friday at my old favorite haunt <a contents="The Turning Point " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.turningpointcafe.com/events.htm" target="_blank">The Turning Point </a>and next month in MA, VT, and CT. If you haven't seen us together, well, it's really pretty special. <a contents="" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/96b7881e42d4aa9c44861bc0fccabd2cc9e139dc/original/carolannandjoe6.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></a>Here's a little taste:</p>
<p>https://youtu.be/eNOKiYNRDoY</p>
<p>Joe and I expect to be doing a whole bunch of shows together in the latter part of 2019 and into 2020, but here's the short-term forecast. Get your tix ASAP, since these rooms have limited seating:</p>
<p>Friday, February 1: <a contents="The Turning Point" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.turningpointcafe.com/events.htm" target="_blank">The Turning Point</a>, Piermont NY (with JOE IADANZA) </p>
<p>Saturday, February 2: <a contents="Twelve Moons Coffeehouse" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://sites.google.com/site/twelvemoonscoffeehouse/?fbclid=IwAR192_CEHtYUoXHu2fKO0RNgGl4e7mfzNGKJ4gwmCmN-DBqp0gkYyySsyyw" target="_blank">Twelve Moons Coffeehouse</a>, Salisbury CT </p>
<p>Saturday, February 9: <a contents="Hudson Valley Folk Guild&nbsp;Rock Tavern Chapter" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org/chapterpage.php?chapparm=H_RCK" target="_blank">Hudson Valley Folk Guild Rock Tavern Chapter</a>, Rock Tavern NY </p>
<p>Friday, March 22: <a contents="The Hearing Room" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.hearingroom.net/new-events/" target="_blank">The Hearing Room</a>, Lowell MA (with JOE IADANZA)</p>
<p>Saturday, March 23: <a contents="Stage 33 Live" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://stage33live.com/2019/03/carolann-solebello-and-joe-iadanza/" target="_blank">Stage 33 Live</a>, Bellows Falls VT (with JOE IADANZA)</p>
<p>Sunday, March 24: <a contents="Sounding Board Too at Winding Trails" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://soundingboardcoffeehouse.org" target="_blank">Sounding Board Too at Winding Trails</a>, Farmington CT (with JOE IADANZA)</p>
<p>Soon, I'll be preparing a new <a contents="Concert Window" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.concertwindow.com/carolannsolebello" target="_blank">Concert Window</a> show, since the last one was so much fun, that you can view from absolutely anywhere. Also, since I've been writing quite a bit, I hope to post a few new song vids at my <a contents="Facebook" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/CarolannSolebello/" target="_blank">Facebook</a> page very soon. Keep up with that by "liking" and "following" here:</p>
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<p>Until we meet again, friends, I wish you light, warmth, and buckets of love to share with dear ones and strangers. May we learn to see only the goodness in each other, always.</p>
<p>Namaste, </p>
<p>Carolann </p>
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<p> </p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/55949862019-01-14T12:15:14-05:002021-08-04T12:44:10-04:00New Year, New Adventures<p>Happy New Year, friends!</p>
<p>I can still say that, right? Even though the first month of 2019 is nearly half over? I sure hope so, because I'm just catching up and preparing for all sorts of new adventures this year!</p>
<p>Hope you're safe and warm and keeping loved ones close in these chilly and confusing times. I'm holding tight to my family and the music, cooking good food, practicing yoga, and writing new songs. Turning inward to gather energy to turn outward and do things like attend the <a contents="Women's March" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.womensmarch.com" target="_blank">Women's March</a> next weekend...</p>
<p>Of course, I'll also be out and about playing songs -- both new and old -- pretty close to home during the coming weeks. Come by if you're in the neighborhood! Here's where to find me: <a contents="" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/c36e58ef9d78ce1a2dd386592810391238dbab0d/original/44897480-10214116496639621-5233830856094646272-n.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></a></p>
<p>Thursday, January 17: <a contents="&nbsp;The Living Room at 35 East" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.thelivingroomat35east.com" target="_blank"> The Living Room at 35 East</a>, Ardmore PA </p>
<p>Thursday, January 24: <a contents="Mae Mae Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/maemaecafe/" target="_blank">Mae Mae Cafe</a>, New York NY (opening for MARK AARON JAMES)</p>
<p>Friday, February 1: <a contents="&nbsp;The Turning Point" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.turningpointcafe.com" target="_blank"> The Turning Point</a>, Piermont NY (with JOE IADANZA)</p>
<p>Saturday, February 2: <a contents="Twelve Moons Coffeehouse" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://sites.google.com/site/twelvemoonscoffeehouse/?fbclid=IwAR03ZZHwUhX7rqMHlC95gMUfd9IY_Wgb6lNbcDescACwfFYjzv-Vavylh5w" target="_blank">Twelve Moons Coffeehouse</a>, Salisbury CT </p>
<p>Saturday, February 9: <a contents="Hudson Valley Folk Guild" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.hudsonvalleyfolkguild.org" target="_blank">Hudson Valley Folk Guild</a> Rock Tavern Chapter, Rock Tavern NY</p>
<p>Glad, also, to share with you that my 2018 record, SHIVER, continues to do well on the airwaves, thanks in no small part to my friends at <a contents="Hudson Harding Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/hudsonharding/" target="_blank">Hudson Harding Music</a>! Honored that SHIVER was included in 2018 favorites lists by two veteran radio hosts -- Rich Warren of <a contents="WFMT" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.midnightspecial.org/favorites2018.htm" target="_blank">WFMT</a> in Chicago IL and Ron Olesko of <a contents="WFDU" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://singout.org/2018/12/30/traditions-playlist-18-52/" target="_blank">WFDU</a> in Teaneck NJ -- not to mention New York City's favorite folk music tastemaker, Gordon Nash of <a contents="Wise Madness" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://wisemadness2.wordpress.com/2018/12/07/youre-the-top/?fbclid=IwAR04yG_ylT_HqGd0Iv2RKfUX2xM1nSP7oBVaWQPhvIYDGOA5bqPCEW2w39M" target="_blank">Wise Madness</a>! </p>
<p>The nifty photo of me with JOE IADANZA at Burlap & Bean in Newtown Square PA comes courtesy of our friend Janice Brill. Thanks, Janice!</p>
<p>Until we meet again, friends, I wish you days filled with love, light, peace, and justice. May we learn to see only beauty in each other and embrace our shared humanity, flawed and battered though it may be... </p>
<p>Namaste, </p>
<p>Carolann </p>
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<p>Facebook.com/CarolannSolebello</p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/55278132018-11-26T16:37:48-05:002021-10-26T03:57:14-04:00The Coming of the Cold<p>It's nearly December already, and I confess I'm not ready for Winter... Wasn't it just August last week? Autumn seemed more fleeting than a murmuration of migratory birds this year, and I'm surprised to find myself turning more and more inward with each passing day, craving good books, hot soup, wool socks, and homemade bread...</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhIof2GTkkV11FsgzzC0QIXbs9c8Y46qO" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/e2195fc6af79363e186efd1e0dd7eb64d2188b6e/original/hudson-harding-2018.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></a>To underscore that cozy yet foreboding feeling I get at the onset of Winter each year, I'm happy to share with you my latest release, a song called "The Coming of the Cold," which I'm proud to say is part of Hudson Harding's seasonal compilation CD, "The Longest Night of the Year." I wrote this a few years ago as part of the RealWomenRealSongs project and shelved it until the right moment revealed itself with this project. Also proud to say that the marvelous Maria Di Meglio of <a contents="Harpeth Rising" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.harpethrising.com" target="_blank">Harpeth Rising</a> was able to join me on cello for the recording of this song. Listen in here:</p>
<p>https://youtu.be/5aDzuKexmHQ</p>
<p>I'm just tickled to have this song nestled in among tunes by some of my favorite folks -- Tret Fure, Katherine Rodeau, Friction Farm, Laura Zucker, Martin Swinger, Phil Henry, and many others -- and thrilled at the prospect of a little seasonal airplay on folk radio! If you're not lucky enough to be one of the deejays on the distribution list, you can listen to the Hudson Harding playlist here:</p>
<p>https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhIof2GTkkV11FsgzzC0QIXbs9c8Y46qO</p>
<p>I'll also be giving away a few copies of this limited-edition CD at upcoming shows, so come by if you're in the neighborhood! Here's where to find me:</p>
<p>Sunday, December 2: <a contents="Rosies Cafe Concerts" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://carolannsolebello.com/event/2493738/481635960/carolann-solebello-at-rosie-s-cafe-concerts" target="_blank">Rosies Cafe Concerts</a>, Brick NJ</p>
<p>Friday, December 7: <a contents="Amazing Things Arts Center," data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://carolannsolebello.com/event/2383160/474462607/carolann-solebello-and-jamie-walker-steve-sadler-in-framingham-ma" target="_blank">Amazing Things Arts Center,</a> Framingham MA</p>
<p>Thursday, January 17: <a contents="The Living Room at 35 East" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://carolannsolebello.com/event/2455138/479022727/carolann-solebello-in-ardmore-pa" target="_blank">The Living Room at 35 East</a>, Ardmore PA</p>
<p>Saturday, February 2: <a contents="Two Moons Coffeehouse" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://carolannsolebello.com/event/2232612/466019458/carolann-solebello-in-salisbury-ct" target="_blank">Two Moons Coffeehouse</a>, Salisbury CT</p>
<p>In the spirit of this festive season, I'm also pleased to offer SOLEBELLO GOLD, a five-CD box set of all my solo studio albums -- Just Across the Water (2000), Glass of Desire (2009), Threshold (2011), Steel and Salt (2013), and Shiver (2018) -- at my online <a contents="STORE" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">STORE</a> for $50 plus shipping. I first packaged these five discs together for sale at Falcon Ridge Folk Festival this Summer to celebrate my first fifty years on the planet, and am glad to say the collection has been popular with both longtime supporters and new friends alike. Click <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://carolannsolebello.com/product/293857" target="_blank">HERE</a> to order one for yourself or to give as a gift. Order by December 18 to ensure delivery before Christmas!</p>
<p>So, until we meet again, I wish you all the cozy delights of the season, and a new year filled with love, light, peace, and justice. May we learn to see only beauty in each other and embrace our shared humanity, flawed and battered though it may be...</p>
<p>Namaste,</p>
<p>Carolann</p>
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<p>...and speaking of absolute whirlwinds, the September portion of my Fall 2019 Tour left me absolutely breathless! October promises even more adventure, bringing concerts with musical kindred near and far: co-bill dates with ROBINSON TREACHER, KARYN OLIVER, and JOE IADANZA, plus an in-the-round show with MEGHAN CARY and TOM CARDULLO!</p>
<p>Here are direct ticket links for ALL October shows:</p>
<p>10/13 at 8PM <a contents="CS and ROBINSON TREACHER" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ethicalbrew.org/shows.php?id=45" target="_blank">CS and ROBINSON TREACHER</a> in Teaneck NJ<br>10/19 at 7PM <a contents="CS and KARYN OLIVER" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://isisasheville.com/event/karyn-oliver-carolann-solebello/" target="_blank">CS and KARYN OLIVER</a> in Asheville NC<br>10/20 at 2PM <a contents="CS and KARYN OLIVER" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.floydcountrystore.com/event/americana-afternoon-2018-10-20" target="_blank">CS and KARYN OLIVER</a> in Floyd VA<br>10/20 at 7:30PM <a contents="CS and KARYN OLIVER" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/543571689411272/" target="_blank">CS and KARYN OLIVER</a> in Greensboro NC<br>10/21 at 2PM <a contents="CS and KARYN OLIVER" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/karyn-oliver-and-carolann-solebello-tickets-48298754876" target="_blank">CS and KARYN OLIVER</a> in Winston-Salem NC<br>10/24 at 7:30PM <a contents="CS, MEGHAN CARY and TOM CARDULLO" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.turningpointcafe.com/events.htm" target="_blank">CS, MEGHAN CARY and TOM CARDULLO</a> in Piermont NY<br>10/25 at 8:30PM <a contents="CS and JOE IADANZA" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.ticketfly.com/purchase/event/1715060" target="_blank">CS and JOE IADANZA</a> in New York NY<br>10/26 at 8PM <a contents="CS and JOE IADANZA" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.burlapandbean.com/bbreserve.asp?eventcode=ad20181026" target="_blank">CS and JOE IADANZA</a> in Newtown Square PA<br>10/27 at 8PM <a contents="CS and JOE IADANZA" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/thesongbox/" target="_blank">CS and JOE IADANZA</a> in Seaford NY</p>
<p>Join me at one (or more) of these shows if you can... I'm always glad to see you!</p>
<p>Before I sign off, though, I'd love to share one of my favorite September moments with you... a few weeks ago, I was privileged to visit with <em>Traditions</em> host Ron Olesko at WFDU-FM in Teaneck, NJ, and lucky enough to have my friend and producer Joe Iadanza along for the ride! Joe and I performed a few songs live and talked in-depth with Ron about the making of SHIVER. Through the magic of the web, you can listen in on our conversation and live performance here:</p>
<p>https://soundcloud.com/wfdu-ron-olesko/carolann-solebello-and-joe-iadanza-on-traditions-9-16-2018</p>
<p>And with that, I leave you to the pumpkin-spicing of everything. Wishing you a cozy month. In your body, mind, and spirit, may you know </p>
<p>Peace,</p>
<p>Carolann<br><a contents="CarolannSolebello.com" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank"><span class="font_large"><strong>CarolannSolebello.com</strong></span></a></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/35d915153ac34a578f01ae961c82c7c000233c0c/original/cs-oct-18.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p> </p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/54172942018-09-06T09:38:57-04:002018-09-06T09:38:57-04:00Falling Into Summer's End<p><span class="font_regular">Hello, friends! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">There's so much going on, I hardly have time to write... and since a picture is worth a thousand words (or at least the number of words that fit on the picture), here goes... </span></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/f4c66bfa8c9401370eda6c7c0a3b6f0ffca2c13d/original/cs-sept-18.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_xl justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Hope you're able to join me at one or more of these <a contents="shows" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank">shows</a>, or listen in on one of two LIVE radio performances this month:</span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Sunday, September 16 at 4PM: <em>Traditions</em> with host RON OLESKO at 89.1FM in Northern NJ or online at <a contents="WFDU.FM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://wfdu.fm/single/index.php" target="_blank">WFDU.FM</a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Sunday, September 30 at 2PM: <em>The Catskills Cafe</em> with host ARTIE MARTELLO at 91.3FM in the Catskills or online at <a contents="WIOXradio.org" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://wioxradio.org/" target="_blank">WIOXradio.org</a></span></p>
<p>I absolutely LOVE performing live, and am excited to get the songs from my new record, <em>Shiver</em>, out in front of audiences near and far. There's surely nothing like live music, but if you can't make it to a show, you can always pick up your very own copy of <em>Shiver</em> <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </p>
<p>Wishing you the Autumn of your dreams, whether or not that includes all things pumpkin spice...</p>
<p>xo<br>cs<br><a contents="CarolannSolebello.com" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">CarolannSolebello.com</a><br><a contents="Facebook.com/CarolannSolebello" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/carolannsolebello" target="_blank">Facebook.com/CarolannSolebello</a><br> </p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/53710982018-08-01T17:03:02-04:002018-08-01T17:03:02-04:00Baying at the Moon in August<p>Happy August, friends! Checking in just before I head off to <a contents="Falcon Ridge Folk Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://falconridgefolk.com" target="_blank">Falcon Ridge Folk Festival</a>... maybe I'll see some of you there?</p>
<p>Outside of Brooklyn, Falcon Ridge is the place I feel most at home. Seriously. And this weekend, I'll get to play my songs in a number places there:</p>
<ul> <li>The Lounge Stage, Thursday 7:55PM, in-the-round with Steve Mayone and Cassandra House;<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/67e211830648bdd722ca0724a7d17e83ce7eba7b/original/37884-1583609710577-2381066-n.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_right border_" />
</li> <li>Emerging Artist Showcase, about 2PM Friday afternoon (this is where it all began for Red Molly, and I feel super-privileged to get to do it AGAIN, but this time as a solo performer);</li> <li>Big Orange Tarp campsite song circle after Friday's MainStage closes down;</li> <li>Acoustic Live booth on the midway, Saturday at 2:15PM; and</li> <li>The Budgiedome, my home campsite, after Saturday's MainStage closes down... I'm on second, after the amazing Emerald Rae!</li>
</ul>
<p>It's gonna be amazing, and I can't wait!</p>
<p>And then, in just a few short weeks, l'll be spending Labor Day weekend with my wonderful NO FUSS AND FEATHERS bandmates, playing shows at <a contents="Rockwood Music Hall " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ticketfly.com/event/1715016" target="_blank">Rockwood Music Hall </a>in NYC, <a contents="The Minstrel" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.folkproject.org/minstrel/minstrel.shtml#M2018-08-31" target="_blank">The Minstrel</a> in Morristown NJ, and <a contents="Jamey's House of Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://jhom.ticketleap.com/nofuss/" target="_blank">Jamey's House of Music</a> in Lansdowne PA! NFF shows are ALWAYS a good time... join us for one, or even two!</p>
<p>As always, check the <a contents="SHOWS" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank">SHOWS</a> page at CarolannSolebello.com for details on these and other shows. You can also give my music page a "like" on FACEBOOK if you'd like to see updates and special treats more often.</p>
<p>Oh, and here's a new video from a performance I gave in April:</p>
<p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN5pv0Tn8Hw</p>
<p>Hope to see you soon, and until I do, I wish you all the sweetness of Summer -- ripe peaches, iced coffee, hot music -- but most of all,</p>
<p>Peace, </p>
<p>Carolann </p>
<p>Photo by Jake Jacobson, Falcon Ridge Folk Festival 2010. </p>
<p><span style="color:#c0392b;"><span class="font_large">CarolannSolebello.com</span></span></p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/53419152018-07-11T16:33:36-04:002020-10-17T13:16:19-04:00HOT HOT HOT<p>Hooray! It's festival season! That means it's HOT HOT HOT for me, and not just in the literal sense...</p>
<p>Festival-goers in the Northeast can find me at two festivals in July, one in August, and one in September:</p>
<p><strong>July 13</strong>, I'll be playing the 9PM slot on the River Stage at <a contents="Black Potatoe Music Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://blackpotatoe.com" target="_blank">Black Potatoe Music Festival</a> in Clinton, NJ. </p>
<p><strong>July 29</strong>, I'll be swapping songs with my dear friends <a contents="MILES & MAFALE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://milesandmafale.com" target="_blank">MILES & MAFALE</a> to open for the great TOM RUSH at <a contents="Huntington Folk Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://fmsh.org/events/event/huntington-folk-festival-4/" target="_blank">Huntington Folk Festival</a> in Huntington, NY.</p>
<p><strong>August 2-5</strong>, I'll be at my very favorite festival, <a contents="Falcon Ridge Folk Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://falconridgefolk.com" target="_blank">Falcon Ridge Folk Festival</a>, where it will be my great honor and delirious pleasure to play as one of 24 acts selected for the Emerging Artist Showcase on Friday afternoon. My former band, Red Molly, "emerged" at this showcase 12 years ago, and now I get to do it again as a solo artist. This one brings ALL the feels for me. I'll also be playing a few informal sets around the campgrounds all weekend. Stay tuned...</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/16366c0a78576c9835ee553631e81f8e81291d8f/original/solarfest-by-peter-jordan.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></p>
<p><strong>September 8</strong>, I'll be at the <a contents="CT Folk Festival &amp; Green Expo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ctfolk.com/event/2018ctfolkfest/" target="_blank">CT Folk Festival & Green Expo</a> in New Haven, CT, performing as one of five writers selected for the Grassy Hill Songwriting Competition!</p>
<p>And as if that weren't enough excitement for one summer, l'll be spending Labor Day weekend with my wonderful <a contents="NO FUSS AND FEATHERS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.nofussandfeathers.com" target="_blank">NO FUSS AND FEATHERS</a> bandmates, playing shows in NY, NJ, and PA! <br><br>As always, check the <a contents="SHOWS" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank">SHOWS</a> page at <strong>CarolannSolebello.com</strong> for details on these and other shows. You can also give my music page a "like" on <a contents="FACEBOOK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/carolannsolebello" target="_blank">FACEBOOK</a> if you'd like to see updates and special treats more often. </p>
<p>Hope to see you soon, and until I do, I wish you love, joy in the journey, and </p>
<p>Peace,</p>
<p>Carolann</p>
<p style="text-align: right;"><span class="font_regular">Photo by Peter Jordan, Solarfest 2014.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl"><strong><a contents="CarolannSolebello.com" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">CarolannSolebello.com</a></strong></span></p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/52768542018-06-05T22:05:16-04:002018-06-05T22:05:16-04:00summertime shivers<p>only a handful of days 'til the close of the academic year for our middle-schooler and his fellow students here in NYC, and the sense of anticipatory joy the kids feel is contagious. the attitude in brooklyn seems a bit lighter these days, even among usually stony-faced grownups. the days are longer, the sun is stronger, and we go about with a spring in our step and sometimes even wish a pleasant "good morning" to our neighbors...</p>
<p>for me, summertime means festival time! i've got a handful of dates on the calendar so far: on june 9, i get to play the season's best backyard party and mini-fest at <a contents="MOORE MUSIC IN THE HOUSE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.mooremusic.org/Schedule.html" target="_blank">MOORE MUSIC IN THE HOUSE</a> in rockville, MD alongside the fabulous <a contents="CRYS MATTHEWS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://crysmatthews.com" target="_blank">CRYS MATTHEWS</a> and the harmonious <a contents="THE BELLE HOLLOWS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thebellehollows.com" target="_blank">THE BELLE HOLLOWS</a>. on july 13, i'll be returning to <a contents="BLACK POTATOE MUSIC FESTIVAL" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://blackpotatoe.com" target="_blank">BLACK POTATOE MUSIC FESTIVAL</a> in clinton NJ, and on july 29, i have the pleasure of warming up the <a contents="HUNTINGTON FOLK FESTIVAL" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://fmsh.org/events/event/huntington-folk-festival-4/" target="_blank">HUNTINGTON FOLK FESTIVAL</a> stage in huntington NY with my good friends <a contents="MILES & MAFALE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.milesandmafale.com" target="_blank">MILES & MAFALE</a> just prior to the great <a contents="TOM RUSH" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://tomrush.com" target="_blank">TOM RUSH</a>'s headlining set. check the <a contents="CALENDAR" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank">CALENDAR</a> page for further dates...</p>
<p>and as if that weren't exciting enough, we just got great news from radioland about the new record, <a contents="SHIVER" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_blank">SHIVER</a>... here are the results from the FOLK-DJ chart for may 2018:</p>
<p>Top Albums of May 2018: #13 Shiver, Carolann Solebello<br>Top Songs of May 2018: #12 "Hiram" from Shiver, Carolann Solebello AND #24 "True North" from Shiver, Carolann Solebello<br>Top Artists of May 218: #16 Carolann Solebello</p>
<p>color me grateful, friends, to each and every one of the many radio hosts who've spun tracks from SHIVER this month. sure hoping to add a few more in june!</p>
<p>meanwhile, stay tuned. lots of live show dates are being added this fall, and who knows? a few more may even pop up this summer...</p>
<p>wishing you warm sun, sweet corn, juicy peaches, soft sand, and GREAT music this summer!</p>
<p>peace,</p>
<p>carolann</p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/52158062018-05-03T19:02:26-04:002018-05-03T19:02:26-04:00mayflowering<p>hello, friends!</p>
<p>it's a beautiful summer day here in brooklyn, and i mean that. as i type this, the temperature is 88 degrees fahrenheit, whereas just a few days ago, i was wearing a wool coat! you won't hear me complain, though. my heart and soul are dancing for joy in the light and warmth after the long, dark winter. i think spring may be arriving next week, but until then, happy summer, everyone!</p>
<p>in this merry month of may, i am delighted to report that <a contents="SHIVER" data-link-label="Music" data-link-type="page" href="/music" target="_self">SHIVER</a> will begin hitting the airwaves! gigantic thanks to my friends at <a contents="HUDSON HARDING MUSIC" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/hudsonharding/" target="_blank">HUDSON HARDING MUSIC</a> for helping me make this new record available to the wonderful community of radio hosts who wholeheartedly embrace and support independent artists like me. i remain grateful to have come to know many of them personally during the course of my career, and remain an enthusiastic listener and supporter. like elvis costello said, "radio is the sound salvation!"</p>
<p>of course, if you'd like to listen to the whole album, all at once, whenever you want, you can always pick up a copy <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">HERE</a> or at a live show!</p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.firstacoustics.org" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/d09e20650b7540c6b317b44c45b2cefbe506da65/original/first-acoustics-10th-anniv-flyer.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></a>and speaking of live shows, i'll be hitting the road with <a contents="NO FUSS AND FEATHERS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.nofussandfeathers.com" target="_blank">NO FUSS AND FEATHERS</a> for a southern swing in the carolinas may 11-13, then performing at a very special concert right here in brooklyn to celebrate the tenth anniversary of the wonderful <a contents="FIRST ACOUSTICS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.firstacoustics.org" target="_blank">FIRST ACOUSTICS</a> concert series on may 19. so many wonderful artists will be performing at this concert, and proceeds will benefit <a contents="CASA PUEBLO" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://casapueblo.org" target="_blank">CASA PUEBLO</a>, an organization working on the ground in puerto rico to bring clean water and solar energy to the island in the wake of last season's hurricanes. if you're anywhere near brooklyn on may 19, i encourage you to attend. if you can't be there and wish to help, surf on over to the <a contents="FIRST ACOUSTICS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.firstacoustics.org" target="_blank">FIRST ACOUSTICS</a> page and scroll down to the "donate" button.</p>
<p>as always, you can check the <a contents="SHOWS" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank">SHOWS</a> page at CarolannSolebello.com for details and updates on all live performances.</p>
<p>stay beautiful, my friends, and hope to see you down the road sometime sooner rather than later. if you'd like to see me in your town, shoot me a note and tell me where i should play. always, always happy to hear from my intrepid supporters!</p>
<p>until we meet again, i wish you comfort and courage, love and light, and above all, </p>
<p>peace,</p>
<p>carolann<br> </p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/52157092018-04-06T18:15:00-04:002020-10-17T13:16:51-04:00spring! sort of...<p>Hooray, it's Spring! Well, sort of... </p>
<p>Be that as it may, no matter what the weatherfolk say, I'm calling it Spring because it's April and April means I'm back out on the road again in earnest, playing SEVEN shows in the Northeast this month -- two with NO FUSS AND FEATHERS and five solo -- and I am really, really excited about it! </p>
<p>I'll be playing lots of songs from my brand-new record, SHIVER, and will surely have plenty of copies on hand at every single show. Click HERE to find details on where and when I'll be in your neighborhood, and click HERE if you'd like to order a copy of SHIVER mailed directly to your door! </p>
<p>Also happy to announce that I'll be partnering with HUDSON HARDING MUSIC to make SHIVER available to all your favorite folk radio hosts around the country by month's end! </p>
<p>Spring is surely a hopeful time for me. Hope it is for you, too, friends. Keep on singing, and hope to see you soon! </p>
<p>Peace, <br>Carolann</p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/51053802018-03-01T09:50:02-05:002018-03-01T09:50:02-05:00march news<p>today is the first of march, and that means i am now the mother of a twelve-year-old. which is absolutely blowing my mind. the soulful-eyed little bundle who arrived on a frigid afternoon back in 2006 is now a dancing, singing, songwriting, video game-playing, book-loving sixth-grade math whiz who showers me with love and amazes me every single day. all of you more experienced parents who told me -- back when he was a squiggling infant and i was a sleep-deprived, guitar-playing hot mess -- that time would fly and he'd be grown in the blink of an eye, well, you were right. wow. and thank you. ;-)</p>
<p>and as if all that squishy mom joy weren't enough, i have even more good news today... i'm happy to report that the new album, SHIVER, previously available only at my website and at live shows, is now available at the one and only online source for indie music of all genres, <a contents="CD BABY" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cdbaby.com" target="_blank">CD BABY</a>! Here's the direct link, in case you'd like to do a little shopping:</p>
<p>https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/carolannsolebello3</p>
<p>but even if you already own a copy of SHIVER, i encourage you to surf on over to CD BABY anyway. not only can you preview and order music from all sorts of wonderful indie musicians, you can also try your hand at music blogging and leave an album review on any page you choose! i'd love it, of course, if SHIVER got a few reviews to decorate the page...</p>
<p>soon, SHIVER will be available at iTunes and other fine online purveyors of digital music. i'll be sure to let you know when that happens!</p>
<p>and meanwhile, there are also live shows in march! two really good ones, as a matter of fact: on saturday, march 10, i'll be playing two full sets at <a contents="EMMAUS ROAD CAFE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.emmausroadcafe.org" target="_blank">EMMAUS ROAD CAFE</a> in lancaster PA; and on thursday, march 22, i'll be swapping songs (and undoubtedly a few laughs) with powerhouse songwriters and dear friends <a contents="ABBIE GARDNER" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://abbiegardner.com" target="_blank">ABBIE GARDNER</a> and <a contents="INA MAY WOOL" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://inamaywool.com" target="_blank">INA MAY WOOL</a> at <a contents="THE BEAN RUNNER" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/EmbarkPeekskill/" target="_blank">THE BEAN RUNNER</a> in peekskill NY! </p>
<p>i begin this month with deepest appreciation for my little family, for dear friends near and far, and for music lovers like you who have supported my songwriting endeavors lo, these many years. thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for the joy you bring to my life! </p>
<p>may the winds of march soon become gentle springtime breezes, and may you be enfolded in love, good music, and </p>
<p>peace,</p>
<p>carolann</p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/50804012018-02-14T23:30:27-05:002018-07-05T13:13:09-04:00shivering with antici... pation<p>It's ready, friends!!! </p>
<p>Just a quick mid-month note to let you know that today is RELEASE DAY, so the wait is over: SHIVER is now available for purchase in both physical and digital formats in our very own online store! Here's where you can preview tracks and buy:</p>
<p><a contents="https://carolannsolebello.com/store" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">https://carolannsolebello.com/store</a></p>
<p>In a few weeks, SHIVER will also be available at our favorite online retailer, CDBaby.com, plus at iTunes, Amazon, and other virtual purveyors of recorded music. Thank you for your patience and your support, and spread the word!</p>
<p>Peace,</p>
<p>Carolann <br><a contents="http://www.CarolannSolebello.com" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">http://www.CarolannSolebello.com</a></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/866955b67775420cd92016ab99deaca0a320535a/small/shiver-album-cover-300dpi.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/50577092018-02-02T10:04:10-05:002022-05-10T14:31:01-04:00happy happy joy joy joy<p>friends, it gives me tremendous joy to tell you that the new record, SHIVER, is finished. completed. in the can and out the door. waaaahoooo!!!</p>
<p>download codes have been sent to all the fabulous folks who pre-ordered, and physical CDs will to ship to those same people on or about february 12. THANK YOU to all you beautiful souls. your support means the world to me!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/866955b67775420cd92016ab99deaca0a320535a/medium/shiver-album-cover-300dpi.jpg" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></p>
<p>i am SO happy and SO relieved. my chilly little bird is fledging, testing its wings among friends and supporters before venturing further from the nest to find (hopefully) many, many other listeners...</p>
<p>which brings me to my next point. <em><strong>february 15 </strong></em>is the official release date for SHIVER! the album will become available for sale that morning at carolannsolebello.com, and that evening, we will celebrate with a concert at <a contents="FIRST ACOUSTICS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://firstacoustics.org" target="_blank">FIRST ACOUSTICS</a> in brooklyn NY, featuring a few special guests! february 15 is also, incidentally, the fiftieth anniversary of my arrival in the world. so there's that...</p>
<p><em><strong>february 18</strong></em>, the celebration continues at <a contents="BABY HARRY COFFEE CO." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/1813962155563287/" target="_blank">BABY HARRY COFFEE CO.</a> in bangor PA with an afternoon concert featuring comedian EILEEN GOLDEN GENTILE opening the show!</p>
<p>tonight, <strong><em>february 2</em></strong>, i'll be at <a contents="MAD RIVER COFFEE ROASTERS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Mad-River-Coffee-House-251659209002" target="_blank">MAD RIVER COFFEE ROASTERS</a> in campton NH to play songs from SHIVER and lots of old favorites. join me if you're in the neighborhood.</p>
<p><em><strong>february 24</strong></em>, i'll be at <a contents="NEW MORNING SONGWRITERS SERIES" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/New-Morning-Songwriters-Series-646830222015201/" target="_blank">NEW MORNING SONGWRITERS SERIES</a> in woodbury CT, playing in-the-round with three other writers. stay tuned for more details on that one.</p>
<p>it's going to be a very exciting month, friends... i'm happy to be back out playing in the world, and adding new dates all the time. check HERE for the latest updates on where i'll be and when. meanwhile, stay warm, and fight cabin fever by getting out to see live music!</p>
<p>peace,</p>
<p>carolann</p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/49606462017-12-03T17:50:14-05:002021-02-18T05:20:00-05:00christmas presence<p>ladies and gentlemen, the band -- CRAIG AKIN (upright bass), JAGODA (drums, percussion), ERIC LEE (mandolin, fiddle), PAUL SILVERMAN (accordion), JOE IADANZA (acoustic guitar), and CATHERINE MILES (harmony vocals) -- has left the building. thankyouverymuch...</p>
<p>four tracking sessions and one edit session later, the new album is in the can. well, actually the hard drive. and the cloud. but you know what i mean, right?</p>
<p>on the first of december, fearless producer JOE IADANZA, superhero recording engineer MARK DANN and this humble songwriter handed off twelve finished tracks to master mixologist BEN WISCH for the making of magic. when ben completes his mysterious and beautiful part in this project in ten days or so, we'll find the right sequence for these songs and master the whole kit and caboodle back at mark dann's studio.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/37651f42dd556161dd67f7565839fcf05f9c682d/medium/shiver-promo-website.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></p>
<p>i can hardly believe we've arrived at this place. i'm not sure i've ever tracked an entire album so quickly or so smoothly before, and i'm not sure i've ever sung quite so honestly in a recording studio before. though we spent lots of time and energy planning the arrangements and the sessions, i remain astounded that everything came together in so few studio hours, and in such a wonderful way... but i suppose that's what happens when you hire exactly the right people for the work at hand, starting with an organized, talented, and patient producer like JOE IADANZA. i am exceedingly grateful that each of these absurdly talented folks found the time and inclination to share their bounteous gifts with me and my songs. i could not have asked for a better group of people to make this happen. thank you, dream team.</p>
<p>though the runway was long, bumpy, and exhausting, the flight itself was short, intense, and exhilarating! now, i'll need to muster the patience to stay calm through the descent and landing...</p>
<p>and oh, goodness. how could i forget? the REALLY big news is that we have, at long last, decided on a title for this midlife magnum opus: SHIVER. </p>
<p>though it took quite some time to arrive, the title seemed self-evident once it appeared. i have written dozens and dozens of songs in my career, but i have never once used the word "shiver" in a song. until now. this album contains no less than FOUR songs using this word, each in a different emotional context. crazy, right? and self-evident. </p>
<p>the photograph above was shot in the studio by the exceptional BRI DOUGHERTY. it is not the cover. yet... i must keep some things mysterious, right?</p>
<p>i am excited. and relieved. and anxious. and giddy. and eager. and, by the way, still accepting pre-orders at this link: </p>
<p><a contents="https://www.CarolannSolebello.com/store" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">https://www.CarolannSolebello.com/store</a></p>
<p>though i'm disappointed printed copies won't be ready in time for christmas, who knows? perhaps santa solebello will leave a little digital download in your virtual stocking before the big day... </p>
<p>and i also get to occupy myself with a few concerts this festive season. i am proud to be part of COMING TOGETHER IN CONCERT FOR PUERTO RICO on december 16 in paramus NJ, and FOLK MUSIC SOCIETY OF HUNTINGTON'S HARD LUCK CAFE on december 21 in huntington NY. click <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows">HERE</a> for details on these and all other upcoming shows.</p>
<p>gratefully and festively yours,</p>
<p>carolann</p>
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<p>On Monday, November 6, I will tune my guitar, put on my favorite studio headphones, and play my Martin-picking heart out when engineer Mark Dann hits the RECORD button and Jagoda, king of drummers, drops the downbeat and lays down the groove with Craig Akin, the bass fiddler every songwriter dreams of. If all goes as planned, we'll cut live rhythm tracks for six tunes that day, then bring Paul Silverman and Eric Lee into the studio on Tuesday to add some sweet accordion, fiddle, and mandolin lines to those songs and a few others. The following week, producer Joe Iadanza will join me on a few two-guitar tunes and Catherine Miles will sprinkle her harmonic magic around like fairy dust. Rehearsals have been deliciously fun and productive, and I can't wait to get started! I may not sleep a wink until Monday... </p>
<p>We plan to get all twelve songs in the can before the Tofurkey goes in the oven, then mix and master as soon as we are able. Right now, I am confident the whole dozen will make the final cut, but really, only time will tell. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/f6c6d66d37ea8795597b8c1aaee6f0af145a461c/large/cs-new-album-grayscale.jpg?1509651350" class="size_l justify_right border_none" alt="" />And no, I'm not really going to call the record [ALBUM TITLE]. I am hoping the perfect title for this magnum-opus-in-waiting reveals itself soon. Meanwhile, the pile of rejects grows higher and higher... </p>
<p>While I'm not exactly thrilled about that, I am absolutely tickled that the list of folks who will receive the new record in their mailboxes (and inboxes) the very moment it's finished (way before the official radio/press release in February) also continues to grow. If you want to get on that list, it's oh, so easy to do. Just click this link to pre-order: <a contents="https://carolannsolebello.com/store&nbsp;" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">https://carolannsolebello.com/store </a> </p>
<p>I have musicians and engineers and photographers and designers and manufacturers and promoters to pay, so every little bit helps. </p>
<p>And as if I didn't have enough to be excited about this month, I also have a handful of live performances I am really looking forward to. Tuesday, November 14, I'll be on the bill at Pete's Candy Store in Brooklyn with my friend (and former bandie) Abbie Gardner as she settles into her November residency at this storied Williamsburg bar's backroom listening space. Then the following weekend, November 17-19, I'll be back on the bus for a short tour with No Fuss and Feathers. We'll be hitting Port Jefferson NY, Harvard MA, and Brooklyn NY. Details for these and other upcoming concerts can be found on the <a contents="SHOWS" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">SHOWS</a> page at <a contents="CarolannSolebello.com" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">CarolannSolebello.com</a>. </p>
<p>Oh, and in the middle of all that, there's also the gathering of the tribe at NERFA, the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance Conference, in Stamford CT next weekend. Holy wow. I'd better quit typing and change my guitar strings. See you soon, friends! </p>
<p>In love and gratitude, </p>
<p>Carolann</p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/48718032017-09-30T13:58:41-04:002021-05-25T03:02:41-04:00'tis time! 'tis time!<p> 'tis time... to FINALLY hit the studio!</p>
<p>I am BEYOND thrilled to announce that Producer Joe and I have taken the next step toward making [ALBUM TITLE] a reality. We have booked recording sessions for our dream team of players to put it all together in the studio! In early November, we will don our headphones and hit the red button with none other than Craig Akin (upright bass), Jagoda (drums and percussion), Paul Silverman (accordion), Eric Lee (mandolin and fiddle), and Catherine Miles (harmony vocals), in the same room, at the same time. I can barely contain my excitement! Of course, there are still a few arrangement tweaks to make, and a few pre-production rehearsals to schedule, but nevertheless, PROGRESS!<a contents="" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/e6ca46523418fd9533f40dfd7d92ec394eb2347e/large/cs-oct-17.jpg?1506794057" class="size_l justify_right border_" /></a></p>
<p>Twelve songs. Six musicians. One songwriter. Infinite joy...</p>
<p>Perhaps, next month, we will have actually settled on a title for this opus! Until then, you can still get on my ever-growing list of folks who will receive [ALBUM TITLE] in their mailboxes (and inboxes) the very moment it is complete, even before the radio folks or the venue folks, or the press folks get their hands on it. It's oh, so easy to reserve your copy, and I would be oh, so grateful for a little advance funding to pay for all that studio time and all those musicians. Here's the link to pre-order [ALBUM TITLE]: <a contents="https://carolannsolebello.com/store" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://carolannsolebello.com/store" target="_blank">https://carolannsolebello.com/store</a></p>
<p>Of course, there are also shows to do this month, about which I am also excited... Click on the pic for details on those.</p>
<p>In love and gratitude,</p>
<p>Carolann</p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/48406492017-09-07T14:20:15-04:002021-08-23T20:17:25-04:00September Songs<p>It's September, and I have news. Not BAD news. Not BREAKING news. And certainly not FAKE news. The news I have to share is unequivocally GOOD, deeply SIGNIFICANT, and undeniably REAL, especially to me. </p>
<p>I am so very happy to tell you that my (supremely talented, methodical, patient, and organized) producer JOE IADANZA and I have, at long last, decided upon a list of twelve songs to record for the upcoming album! Since we started with a list of thirty possibilities, choosing this delightful dozen is a giant leap on our journey to the studio!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/bed4d80097eebdefec837bae5e99c621e782e530/medium/18813816-10155385228842920-7621641308913250914-n.jpg?1504808325" class="size_m justify_left border_" />Joe and I are confident that each of these songs is now technically and emotionally ready to put on party clothes and dance with some of our favorite musicians -- Craig Akin (upright bass) Jagoda (drums and percussion), Paul Silverman (accordion), and Eric Lee (mandolin and fiddle). We know these fine gents will help us dress each tune in its very best, and look forward to working with them in the studio next month!</p>
<p>Will I tell you what songs we've chosen? Nope. Gotta maintain my reputation as a woman of mystery... </p>
<p>Will I tell you what we're calling the album? Nope. But I promise you'll be the first to know as soon as it has a name. And if you want to be among the first to own this mysterious and (currently) nameless new album, you can pre-order by clicking <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </p>
<p>ENORMOUS thanks to all those who have pre-ordered so far! Your support helps me pay musicians and engineers and producers and photographers and graphic artists and manufacturers and radio promoters... </p>
<p>If you haven't pre-ordered yet, there's still plenty of time to get on board! Click <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">HERE</a>, then tell two friends to do the same! And tell them to tell two friends, and so on, and so on… you see what I’m getting at here? Once again, here's that pre-order link: http://www.carolannsolebello.com/store </p>
<p>This weekend, I head for the hills of upstate NY with <a contents="NO FUSS AND FEATHERS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.nofussandfeathers.com" target="_blank">NO FUSS AND FEATHERS</a>, then spend the rest of the month as a solo troubadour. Hope you'll be able to join me for a show sometime soon as I give a few of the new tunes a spin in front of live audiences. Click <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank">HERE</a> to find out where you can find me playing and singing this month and beyond. </p>
<p>Here's to more news that is good, significant, and real...</p>
<p>Peace, </p>
<p>Carolann</p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/48001952017-08-02T13:42:34-04:002022-06-01T05:18:02-04:00Baying at the Moon<p>Hi Friends! </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Patience. Patience is where it's at for me this August. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">I am a notoriously impatient human, so the whole album-making process can be very challenging for me on that front. Though I've been down this road many times before, I still find myself wishing I could rush into the studio, record in the moment, mix, master, and release a new record as fast as humanly possible... but alas, that is not the way of things when you want your work to be the best it can be. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/b09b23cabcbec8c855bb2314debe6fe32cc94353/medium/10549996-10202660597544388-5443299917344339310-o.jpg?1496439691" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">So, this month, as my intrepid (and supremely patient) producer JOE IADANZA and I continue to methodically work through each of the twenty songs under consideration for the album, carefully listening to what each needs to be its very best -- a lyric change there, a harmonic tweak there, perhaps the replacement or removal of entire sections to clarify story, intent, emotion -- I continually remind myself that good things take time. And great reserves of patience! In September, Joe and I will ask a few of our favorite musicians to join us for rehearsals and help us find the best sounds for each of these songs. Then, and only then, will we schedule recording dates. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Deep in my heart, I know the fruit of all this patience will be the very BEST album of my career thus far! If you are blessed with more patience than I possess, perhaps you'd like to get on board early and pre-order the oh-so-creatively titled [ALBUM TITLE] by clicking <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Get in on the ground floor today, friends, and while you’re at it, tell two friends to do the same! And tell them to tell two friends, and so on, and so on… you see what I’m getting at here? Once again, here's that pre-order link: </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">http://www.carolannsolebello.com/store </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Starting tonight, I'm back out on the road, sharing favorite tunes (and probably trying out a few of the new ones). Click <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank">HERE</a> to find out where you can find me playing and singing this month and beyond. </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Wishing you a beautiful August, and hope to see you soon!</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Peace, </p>
<p style="text-align: justify;">Carolann</p>2:50Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/47691032017-07-06T12:30:35-04:002021-08-04T12:44:36-04:00July July July<p>Hello, friends, and happy July! </p>
<p>I'm taking a break from performing this month so I can travel a bit with my family and continue preparations for recording what will surely be the BEST album of my career thus far, currently (and oh-so-creatively) titled [ALBUM TITLE]... </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/32f408b10587a83b6b6ca743bda2654b3f3766e9/medium/carolann23.jpg?1499359923" class="size_m justify_left border_" />What? You haven't heard? The brand-spanking-new [ALBUM TITLE] will be ready for release [DATE BETWEEN LABOR DAY AND CHRISTMAS], featuring some of the finest songs I've ever written, played and sung by me and [NAMES OF MY FAVORITE MUSICIANS]. </p>
<p>You can get your hands on [ALBUM TITLE] before anyone else does by pre-ordering <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.carolannsolebello.com/store" target="_blank">HERE</a>. </p>
<p>Just $25 ensures that your signed copy – plus a spiffy hi-fi digital download and a bonus track or two – will be delivered to your mailbox and your inbox, respectively, the very moment it’s ready. Pre-order funds will help me deliver [ALBUM TITLE] as quickly as possible, but your patience is appreciated more than I can possibly say. Rest assured that you will be among the very first to hear this collection of songs, even before [ALBUM TITLE] is available for sale at shows, and long before industry copies are sent to press and radio folks. Once again, here's that pre-order link: </p>
<p>http://www.carolannsolebello.com/store </p>
<p>Get in on the ground floor today, friends, and while you’re at it, tell two friends to do the same! And tell them to tell two friends, and so on, and so on… you see what I’m getting at here? </p>
<p>Pre-production is humming along nicely, as my excellent producer and friend JOE IADANZA and I distill each of twenty songs down to its essence, exposing the emotional truth between the lines. Soon, we will choose the best fifteen or so to record with a few of the finest musicians we know. Although I'm not yet certain which tunes will make the final cut of ten or twelve, I do know that they will be some of the very best songs I’ve ever written. I can't wait for you to hear them fleshed out and beautifully recorded into a thoroughly satisfying collection that bears repeated listening. </p>
<p>Next month, I'll be back out on the road, sharing favorite tunes (and probably trying out a few of the new ones). Click <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://carolannsolebello.com/shows">HERE</a> to find out where you can find me playing and singing in August and beyond.</p>
<p>Catch you on the flip side, friends. Sincerest thanks for your generosity and your continued faith in my musical explorations! </p>
<p>Peace, </p>
<p>Carolann</p>
<p>Photo by <a contents="Brianne Dougherty Photography" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bridougherty.com" target="_blank">Brianne Dougherty Photography</a></p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/47316032017-06-02T15:55:38-04:002022-04-28T03:35:16-04:00A New Album Begins<p>Hello, Friends! <br><br>I am beyond thrilled to announce that [ALBUM TITLE] is currently in production and will be ready for release [DATE BETWEEN TODAY AND JANUARY 1, 2018]! I am also thrilled to announce that my excellent friend, fleet-fingered guitarist, and expert producer JOE IADANZA is on board to help me carefully choose and lovingly craft arrangements for [NUMBER BETWEEN 10 AND 12] of the very best songs I’ve ever written. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/228342/b09b23cabcbec8c855bb2314debe6fe32cc94353/medium/10549996-10202660597544388-5443299917344339310-o.jpg?1496439691" class="size_m justify_right border_" /></p>
<p>We’ve lined up a stellar cast of players, including [FANTASTIC BASS PLAYER], [AMAZING FIDDLER], [STELLAR MANDOLIN PLAYER], and [ROCK-SOLID PERCUSSIONIST] for recording sessions [DATE BETWEEN TODAY AND LABOR DAY] at [SUPERGROOVY NYC STUDIO] and are truly excited about the sweet sounds these fine musicians will help us create! </p>
<p>[ALBUM TITLE] will surely be the finest album I’ve ever released, and may quite possibly be the best album since [YOUR VERY FAVORITE ALBUM EVER]! </p>
<p>Seriously, though, I’ve got a ridiculous backlog of songs that are just aching to be heard, and am so happy Joe has agreed to wear his producer hat on this project, guiding them into the world clothed in their very best. </p>
<p>Most of these tunes were vetted in their infancy by my esteemed colleagues and fellow workers-in-song at the deliciously-infamous Jack Hardy Songwriters Exchange. If you know anything about our group, then you know it’s not a gathering for the faint of heart. In the spirit of our late founder, we meet weekly to share newly-drafted songs and challenge each other to be the best writers we can be, sweating the details in scathing philosophical discourse and the occasional death-defying duel with swords of dry fettuccini. If a song survives that, well, it’s got to be good, right? </p>
<p>Though I’m not yet certain which tunes will make the final cut, I am confident that [ALBUM TITLE] will be a finely-wrought collection of songs shot through with common threads and woven together in a feng shui kind of way. I won’t be singing in Mandarin, of course, but since both Joe and I remain devoted to the classic album format, our goal is to create a harmonious thematic and musical whole. I am certain that [ALBUM TITLE] will be a thoroughly satisfying listening experience from top to bottom. </p>
<p>Want to get your hands on [ALBUM TITLE] before anyone else does? A prepayment of $25 ensures that your signed copy – plus a spiffy hi-fidelity digital download – will be delivered to your mailbox and your inbox, respectively, just as soon as it’s ready. Pre-order funds will help me deliver [ALBUM TITLE] as quickly as possible, but your patience is much appreciated. Rest assured that you will be among the very first to hear this collection of songs, long before [ALBUM TITLE] is available for sale at shows, and even before industry copies are sent to press and radio folks. Here's the link to pre-order:</p>
<p><a contents="http://www.carolannsolebello.com/store" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">http://www.carolannsolebello.com/store</a></p>
<p>Get in on the ground floor today, friends, and while you’re at it, tell two friends to do the same! And tell them to tell two friends, and so on, and so on… you see what I’m getting at here? </p>
<p>Meanwhile, Joe and I will be hard at work selecting and crafting and polishing, searching for melodious, harmonious, and lyrical feng shui. </p>
<p>Catch you on the flip side, friends. Sincerest thanks for your generosity and your continued faith in my musical explorations! </p>
<p>Peace, </p>
<p>Carolann</p>
<p>Photo courtesy of Fred Volkert.</p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/46958712017-05-04T08:37:43-04:002017-05-04T08:37:43-04:00may fliesmay the fourth be with you, friends! yes, i'm geeky that way. but hey, you knew that already, right?<br><br>no matter. time is fleeting, and i have much to say, and much to do, and i am certain you have more important things to attend to than the ramblings of a songwriting mom, so here goes...<br><br>next month, i will be letting everyone know how to PRE-ORDER my new CD -- as yet unnamed and in progress, of course -- but more on that later. i am simply VERY EXCITED that the pieces are beginning to fall into place, and glad to tell you i'll be launching a spiffy little independent campaign to help get the music into the hands of those who know me best before ANYONE else hears it. i surely love my deejay friends, but it's important to me that music lovers who have walked beside me on this path lo, these many years should hear the new album FIRST. and you will... i just have to put a few things in order before i say anything else... <br><br>meanwhile, there are LIVE SHOWS happening, which is the part of my job i love best! here's where you can catch me and my songs live and in person these next few weeks:<br><br>Saturday, May 6: <a contents="Emmaus Road Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.emmausroadcafe.org" target="_blank">Emmaus Road Cafe</a>, Lancaster PA<br>Thursday, May 18 - Saturday, May 20: <a contents="SERFA" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.serfa.org" target="_blank">SERFA</a> Conference, Montreat NC<br>Sunday, June 4: <a contents="Hobbit Hill House Concerts" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.hobbit-hill.net" target="_blank">Hobbit Hill House Concerts</a>, Ottsville PA<br>Saturday, June 17: <a contents="Harmony House Concerts" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Harmony-House-Concerts-234381520303415/" target="_blank">Harmony House Concerts</a>, Yarmouth Port MA<br><br>i'd sure love to see you if one of these events is in your neck of the woods. if you're not, well, then i'd love it if you'd tell a friend to come visit me... click <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://carolannsolebello.com/shows" target="_blank">HERE</a> for details on these and even more upcoming shows. <br><br>and of course, you could always complete your collection of solebello tunes <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://carolannsolebello.com/music" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<p>deepest thanks for your continued support on this journey. wishing you continued joy in music and the fragrant delights of may!</p>carolannCarolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/46487152017-03-28T13:00:59-04:002017-03-28T13:01:45-04:00the sweet delights of springtimei can feel it, friends. she's coming nearer every day. the crocuses and daffodils have raised their timid heads in the garden outside my building, and there have been a handful of warm days i've opened my windows to hear the birds singing in the trees just below. springtime approacheth, friends! after this dark and lingering winter, i surely long for her sweet and sunny kiss on my face, and maybe you do, too...<br><br>in celebration, i'm hopping in my car and driving all over the northeast in the next few weeks:<p>friday, march 31: solo at <a contents="CHERRY BRIDGE HOUSE CONCERTS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.andyjudysing.com/cherry_bridge_house_concerts/" target="_blank">CHERRY BRIDGE HOUSE CONCERTS</a> in bridgewater MA<br>saturday, april 1: in-the-round at <a contents="GEORGE WIRTH'S WORDS &amp; MUSIC" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/George-Wirth-Words-Music-150680181621503/" target="_blank">GEORGE WIRTH'S WORDS & MUSIC</a> in keyport NJ <br>sunday, april 2: solo at <a contents="SILVANA" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.silvana-nyc.com" target="_blank">SILVANA</a> in new york NY <br>sunday, april 9: in-the-round at <a contents="TRIBES HILL PRESENTS KINDRED FOLK" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/796049797214203/" target="_blank">TRIBES HILL PRESENTS KINDRED FOLK</a> in peekskill NY<br>wednesday, april 19: solo at <a contents="THE WAY STATION" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thewaystationbk.com" target="_blank">THE WAY STATION</a> in brooklyn NY<br>friday, april 21: solo at <a contents="AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://folkartmuseum.org/programs/free-music-fridays/?ID=14670" target="_blank">AMERICAN FOLK ART MUSEUM</a> in new york NY<br>thursday, april 27: <a contents="NO FUSS AND FEATHERS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.nofussandfeathers.com" target="_blank">NO FUSS AND FEATHERS</a> at <a contents="LANSDOWNE FOLK CLUB" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://folkclub.org" target="_blank">LANSDOWNE FOLK CLUB</a> in lansdowne PA<br>saturday, may 6: solo at <a contents="EMMAUS ROAD CAFE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.emmausroadcafe.org" target="_blank">EMMAUS ROAD CAFE</a> in lancaster PA<br><br>maybe one of these shows is in your neighborhood. if so, i'd sure love to see you. if you're not, well, then i'd love it if you'd tell a friend to come visit me... click <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="Shows" data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank">HERE</a> for details on these and even more upcoming shows.</p>
<p>deepest thanks for your continued support on this journey. wishing you the joys of music and the sweet delights of springtime!</p>
<p>peace, <br>carolann</p><br><br> Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/46101382017-02-28T12:10:58-05:002017-02-28T12:11:29-05:00marching onwardhello, friends! <br><br>i've been attending the monday night songwriters' exchange gatherings as faithfully as i can lately, whether or not i have a song to share. listening to the work of kindred spirits is always deeply inspiring, but in truth, organizing my ideas into songs has been harder than usual these past few months. not much worth keeping has emerged from my pen, but this song, a response to a scene i witnessed at an airport in texas, just might have some staying power. you can view my homemade video <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/fLR48WH36UE" target="_blank">HERE</a>. i hope you'll excuse the rawness of this recording, and as always, please feel free to let me know what you think.<br><br>and speaking of songwriting, i've recently begun the process of recording home demos of songs under consideration for a new solo album! that's kind of pre-production for pre-production in terms of recording, but it's something. i'm hoping once i begin to dive deeply into this "new" group of songs, ideas for arrangements will emerge, and i can bring them to a real studio with a real producer to shape them into a cohesive whole that bears repeated listening. yeah, i'm old-fashioned that way... i promise to keep you posted as the process moves forward, and announce plans for pre-ordering just as soon as i can! <br><br>and shows! yes, shows! here's a healthy handful of opportunities to catch me in action during the next few weeks:<br><br>thursday, march 2: <a contents="NO FUSS AND FEATHERS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.nofussandfeathers.com" target="_blank">NO FUSS AND FEATHERS</a> at <a contents="BALDWIN'S STATION" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://BALDWIN'S%20STATION" target="_blank">BALDWIN'S STATION</a> in sykesville MD<br>thursday, march 9: solo at <a contents="LUTHIER'S CO-OP" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.luthiers-coop.com" target="_blank">LUTHIER'S CO-OP</a> in easthampton MA<br>friday, march 10: solo at <a contents="MAD RIVER COFFEE ROASTERS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://madrivercoffeeroasters.com" target="_blank">MAD RIVER COFFEE ROASTERS</a> in campton NH<br>friday, march 31: solo at <a contents="CHERRY BRIDGE HOUSE CONCERTS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.andyjudysing.com/cherry_bridge_house_concerts/" target="_blank">CHERRY BRIDGE HOUSE CONCERTS</a> in bridgewater MA<br>saturday, april 1: in-the-round at <a contents="GEORGE WIRTH'S WORDS &amp; MUSIC" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/George-Wirth-Words-Music-150680181621503/" target="_blank">GEORGE WIRTH'S WORDS & MUSIC</a> in keyport NJ<br>sunday, april 2: solo at <a contents="SILVANA" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.silvana-nyc.com" target="_blank">SILVANA</a> in new york NY<br><br>if you're in the neighborhood, i'd sure love to see you. if you're not, well, then i'd love it if you'd tell a friend to come visit me... click <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://carolannsolebello.com/shows">HERE</a> for even more upcoming show listings...<br><br>deepest thanks for your continued support on this journey. you are my village. i wish you only good news, good music, and <br><br>peace,<br>carolann<br><br> <p> </p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/45756832017-02-03T17:43:06-05:002017-02-06T12:13:03-05:00Breathe, Reflect, Prepare<p>Hello, Friends! </p>
<p>The first month of 2017 was by turns exciting, exhausting, and exhilarating for me. So many incredible experiences were packed into just a few short weeks, so I'm taking a moment to breathe, reflect, and prepare for the next part of the musical journey. </p>
<p>What happened? I'm glad you asked... </p>
<p><a contents="NO FUSS AND FEATHERS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.nofussandfeathers.com" target="_blank">NO FUSS AND FEATHERS</a> played concerts in Virginia and Texas, and put on our activist hats for two monumental events in our nation's capital: We played a few songs for the pre-show crowd at the <a contents="UnNaugural Concert" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.unnaugural.org" target="_blank">UnNaugural Concert</a> (a fundraiser for progressive national advocacy groups), then gathered in peaceful demonstration with hundreds of thousands of kindred the next day at the <a contents="Women's March on Washington" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.womensmarch.com" target="_blank">Women's March on Washington</a>. It was a weekend that reaffirmed my faith in the kindness and strength of my fellow Americans, and an experience I will surely remember for the rest of my life. </p>
<p>Certainly just as exciting was sharing the stage once again with my old friend and former Red Molly bandmate <a contents="Abbie Gardner" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://abbiegardner.com" target="_blank">Abbie Gardner</a>. We swapped new songs, sang a little harmony, and let out more than a few hearty laughs with a warmly appreciative audience at the cozy and comfortable <a contents="Jalopy Theatre and School of Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://abbiegardner.com" target="_blank">Jalopy Theatre and School of Music</a> in Brooklyn. Click <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.gettyimages.com/event/abbie-gardner-carolann-solebello-in-concert-brooklyn-ny-692221805?#abbie-gardner-and-carolann-solebello-perform-at-jalopy-theatre-and-picture-id631675364" target="_blank">HERE</a> to see a few photos of this beautiful evening. </p>
<p>Finally, I was honored to accept the Director's Choice Award at the <a contents="33rd Annual Mid-Atlantic Song Contest" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.saw.org/page-1859988" target="_blank">33rd Annual Mid-Atlantic Song Contest</a> Gala for my song "Matches," which also received Silver honors in the Folk/Acoustic category. The field of songwriters represented was deep and rich, so I was simultaneously humbled to be in such company and ecstatic at the opportunity to perform a song that is so meaningful to me for such a fantastic audience. Click <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/kpN73M_MG0Q" target="_blank">HERE</a> to hear "Matches," which will be available on a forthcoming compilation CD. </p>
<p>And what's next? Again, I'm glad you asked. Click <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://carolannsolebello.com/shows" target="_blank">HERE</a> to see a full list of upcoming shows!</p>
<p>Thank you, as always, for continuing the journey with me. Until we meet again, I wish you love, laughter, good music, and </p>
<p>Peace, <br>Carolann</p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/45343892017-01-02T18:16:14-05:002021-04-21T13:13:55-04:00connection and healing<p>happy new year, friends! </p>
<p>here's hoping you are facing 2017 with renewed optimism and purpose, and with faith in yourself and in those you love. i know i am. after nesting with my little family these last few weeks, i feel recharged and ready to go out into the world and do what i love the most. while the world churns, as it always has and always will, i will sing and play with all my heart in the hope of sparking a little human connection and healing with each song. </p>
<p>i'd like to share a piece of really good news. my song, "matches," has been awarded silver in the folk/acoustic category in the <a contents="33rd ANNUAL MID-ATLANTIC SONG CONTEST" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.saw.org/page-1859988" target="_blank">33rd ANNUAL MID-ATLANTIC SONG CONTEST</a>. i honestly couldn't be more pleased to be included on a list of winners with so many songwriters i admire, a bunch of whom i am lucky enough to call "friend." it will be my honor and my pleasure to perform "matches" at the gala awards ceremony later this month. </p>
<p>so onward into the breach i go, armed only with voice and guitar (and sometimes bass, of course). won't you join me along the road somewhere? if we all sing together, we can surely bring connection and healing to this churning world, one song at a time... </p>
<p>wishing you love, light, and </p>
<p>peace, <br>carolann</p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/44772132016-11-27T00:00:00-05:002016-11-27T00:03:45-05:00What would Woody do?<p>i have been feeling sad and confused lately, worried about what the future holds for our beloved, deeply divided, nation. it seems we can't agree on much these days, and our angry, foggy brains seem incapable of thinking deeply about the proverbial big picture. we disagree and we lash out. we feel afraid and we look for someone to blame. we long for connection and we find isolation instead. </p>
<p>i think some of us who make songs for a living are having an especially hard time moving forward. how do we respond in times of turbulence? what can we say that will be meaningful? should we strive for social relevance, or simply duck our heads and avoid saying anything meaningful at all? </p>
<p>woody guthrie, the godfather of american folksingers, said that the job of a folksinger was to comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable. that's a pretty lofty job description, but together with my brothers and sisters in song, i promise to continue to reach for that ideal in the weeks and months to come. perhaps it will be only my own disturbed soul that is comforted and my own comfortable presumptions that are disturbed, but i will reach nonetheless. </p>
<p>i will reach out. i will listen. i will seek the good in everyone i meet. i will comfort, and yes, i will disturb. but above all, i will sing. i will sing with those who wish to sing. i will sing for those who cannot sing. </p>
<p>if we sing together, i know we can be louder than the hurt and the anger and the fear and the uncertainty.</p>Carolann Solebellotag:carolannsolebello.com,2005:Post/44429372016-10-29T00:22:38-04:002016-10-29T00:22:38-04:00Hello, world......and welcome to my newly-revamped website! We all need a little spruce-up every now and then, I suppose -- a new haircut, a massage, a new pair of shoes -- so I figured it was high time I shined up all things musical for presentation here on the magical interwebs. I'll be updating this page whenever I have some news to share, a thought I simply must express, or some new shows on the calendar. Browse around, stream some tunes, maybe pick up a CD or two, and drop me a note to say you've been here. I look forward to hearing from you!<br>xo<br>csCarolann Solebello