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Latest News
2019-11-07T00:21:25-06:00
Anne E DeChant
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2019-11-07T00:21:25-06:00
2020-09-11T02:00:08-05:00
Nov. 7, 2019
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/f3ad9fe114ce043e667807664b8a06567f590af6/original/airport-kids-with-mom.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />My Nashville Airport Gig is AWESOME 'cause I meet people like this. These kids and their mom are waiting for "dad". He returned from the Army this Tuesday</p>
<p>Leave them a message here.</p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/5916851
2019-10-05T16:10:44-05:00
2019-10-05T16:10:44-05:00
This Doesn't Stink
<p>Hey Hey Happy Saturday! </p>
<p>Thanks to my buddy Sheelagh for sending this video to me. I'd like to play the UK in person and I will, but until then, this doesn't stink.... </p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/BiI92By4wnw" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/6e29d978863cdc2192e32a4a9d286004db22a94d/original/anne-e-dechant-was-here-on-van.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
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<p>What a nice feeling to know my music is being played across the pond....and how great to be in Ohio for a few October shows. Here's this weekend's and next weekend's line up. I snuck a Nashville gig in there too. </p>
<p>Enjoy your weekend; relax, have fun and I'll see you at a show soon: <br> </p>
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<p><strong>Sunday, October 6, 2019 @ 2pm - Lakewood Library, "Sunday With Friends" </strong><br>Concert w/Chuck and Anne E. Admission is free. Come early. We pack 'em in! <br><br><br> </p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/thefiveoclocklounge/?rf=124136404324367" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/b4e87182a36551f26870c118439663d75ef54e7a/original/five-oclock.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a><br><strong>Fri., October 11, 2019 </strong><br>Kathy's having a party @ The 5 O'Clock Lounge and you're invited. <br>6:30pm - Happy Hour, Pizza compliment of The 5 O'Clock <br>7:30pm - Seating <br>8:00pm - Show <br>11904 Detroit Ave; Lakewood, Ohio 44107 </p>
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<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/akronmusica/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/90f6420bc4e586ee2993456ea101779b3578dc04/original/screen-shot-2019-10-04-at-9-40-30-pm.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.png" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a><br><strong>Sat., October 12, 2019 @ 7:30pm</strong> <br>Musica (Akron Ohio), The Shootouts, Anne E. DeChant and special guest, Marc Lee Shannon.Click here for your advance tix <br>51 E Market St, Akron, Ohio 44308 </p>
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<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.the5spot.club/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/2ce7ce3cecd629ef6e0f56db5557c38d1f803626/original/download-7.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a><br><strong>Tues., October 15, 2019 @ 10:45pm</strong> <br>The 5 Spot (Nashville TN), $2 Tuesday w/ host, Derek Hoke <br>1006 Forrest Ave, Nashville, Tennessee 37206 </p>
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Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/5896964
2019-09-18T15:19:06-05:00
2019-09-18T15:24:26-05:00
We Have a Winner!
<p>Hello and happy Wednesday! </p>
<p><span class="font_regular">We have a winner in the latest "Where Am I?" on-the-road contest. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">This is The Praça do Comércio, located in the city of <strong>Lisbon, Portugal</strong>. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">AND </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The admission price at </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/2ce7ce3cecd629ef6e0f56db5557c38d1f803626/original/download-7.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" />on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019 is <strong>$2! It's 2 Dollar Tuesday! </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I'll be there. Show starts at 8pm, me and the band go on at 10:45pm. Come join us in East Nashville. <br> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The first person to answer correctly both questions in last week's "Where Am I?", is <strong>R Garlen</strong>. Congratulations R Garlen! Please send your mailing address to annee@anneedechant.com, and I'll have your prize delivered to your door. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Thanks everyone for playing, "Where Am I?" (If you did not receive an email with this contest, go to <a contents="www.anneedechant.com " data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">www.anneedechant.com </a>and sign up for the AED Mailing List, so you can play next time)</strong></p>
<p>This week... </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/eac32eaf29782ea85302e5ad9df3059e9b4dda2e/original/img-2813.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">They'll be a whole lotta front porch pickin'...getting ready for October's shows:</p>
<p><strong>Sunday, October 6, 2019 @ 2pm </strong>-<a contents='&nbsp;Lakewood Library,&nbsp;"Sunday With Friends" ' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event-type/sunday-with-the-friends/" target="_blank"> Lakewood Library, "Sunday With Friends" </a>Concert w/Chuck and Anne E. Admission is free. Come early. We pack 'em in! </p>
<p><strong>Fri., October 11, 2019 @ 6:30pm </strong>- <a contents="The 5 O'Clock Lounge," data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/thefiveoclocklounge/?rf=124136404324367" target="_blank">The 5 O'Clock Lounge,</a> </p>
<p><strong>Sat., October 12, 2019 @ 7:30pm</strong> - <a contents="Musica&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/akronmusica/" target="_blank">Musica </a>(Akron Ohio), Anne E. DeChant, The Shootouts with special guest, Marc Lee Shannon.Click here for your advance tix. </p>
<p><strong>Tues., October 15, 2019 @ 8pm</strong> - <a contents="The 5 Spot" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/the5spotnashville/" target="_blank">The 5 Spot</a> (Nashville TN), $2 Tuesday w/ host, Derek Hoke <strong><em>(AED begins at 8pm)</em></strong><br>Cmon' now... </p>
<p>Also this week, you can check out Ken Burn's <a contents='"Country Music"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.wnpt.org/country-music/?gclid=CjwKCAjwq4fsBRBnEiwANTahcBwuSjpqCgfmMbkx4exgZnQjKOSCDfwQ2zWGdJ5VW__437_PeMO_GxoC1A8QAvD_BwE" target="_blank">"Country Music"</a> on PBS. It began airing it's 8 episodes this past Sunday. Beginning in the roots of country music up to the year 1996, see and hear how we got from songs come down from the mountains, across the seas, out of the cotton fields, from the north, east south and west and brought us to where we are now. Watch "Country Music". It's really wonderful. </p>
<p>Have a great rest of week. </p>
<p>Stay awesome, </p>
<p>Anne E.</p>
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Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/5890262
2019-09-12T20:58:59-05:00
2020-10-12T15:51:57-05:00
Where Am I? Where Am I Going to Be?....POST YOUR SEPT. 13, "WHERE AM I?" CONTEST ANSWER HERE
<p>Good morning good morning. Happy Friday yay! </p>
<p>North America, I'm back! I have been sailing the high seas; a vacation that began in Lisbon, Portugal, traveled transatlantic and ended in Boston Mass. What a great vacation. I'm so thankful for time to relax, regroup, enjoy, see, learn and be with Erin and our dear friends Tony and Dan. We traipsed around, met new friends and went lots of places I'd never been. Such fun we had. It was mine and Erin's first extended, non-working vaca in 7 years and we did it up. Love and thanks to friends and family who shared their love, caring for </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/ac5adb62c0ce2728ac9781e8d79970cb9f0b8d34/original/screen-shot-2019-09-12-at-9-46-16-pm.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_" /> Adam Eve and Guffman</p>
<p>checking in on our house, plants etc. and missing us! It's a beautiful thing to know your babies are safe and sound...and spoiled...while away. We love you and we have presents!!! </p>
<p>I'm revitalized and so enjoying the beautiful weather here at our home in Canada, while looking forward to the rest of this year and 2020. Lots of cool things on the horizon, including a new recording slotted for a spring release, some GREAT new developments and my end of year shows. I can't wait to see you! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Before we play, <strong>"Where Am I?", </strong>the AED on-the-road contest, let me share my <strong>October 2019 Schedule</strong>. Read it to get your "Where Am I?" hint. </p>
<p><strong>Sunday, October 6, 2019 @ 2pm</strong> <strong>- <a contents="Lakewood Library" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.lakewoodpubliclibrary.org/event-type/sunday-with-the-friends/" target="_blank">Lakewood Library</a></strong>, "Sunday With Friends" Concert w/Chuck and Anne E. Admission is free. Come early. We pack 'em in! </p>
<p><strong>Fri., October 11, 2019 @ 6:30pm</strong> <strong>- <a contents="The 5 O'Clock Lounge" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/thefiveoclocklounge/?rf=124136404324367" target="_blank">The 5 O'Clock Lounge</a></strong>, Kathy's Having a Party, full-band show. Happy Hour with free pizza followed by concert @ 8pm. Kathy Johnson is flying in from California and having a party. YOU'RE invited! No Cover, free pizza, free parking (next door) and a kick ass show, done old school at this iconic Lakewood Ohio corner pub. The 5 O'Clock, "A Real Bar for Real People". Join Us. </p>
<p><strong>Sat., October 12, 2019 @ 7:30pm - <a contents="Musica" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/akronmusica/" target="_blank">Musica</a> </strong>(Akron Ohio), The Shootouts, Anne E. DeChant with special guest, Marc Lee Shannon. So excited to join my friend Ryan Humbert and Marc Lee Shannon for a show we've been cooking up for a while now. Ryan's band, the Shootouts was recently signed to a label and that's AWESOME! SO will be your night out to our show! Click herefor your advance tix. </p>
<p><strong>Tues., October 15, 2019 @ 10:45pm - <a contents="The 5 Spot" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.the5spot.club/" target="_blank">The 5 Spot</a> </strong>(Nashville TN), $2 Tuesday w/ host, Derek Hoke- I'm back at The 5-Spot to be a part of one of my favorite music nights in Music City, $2 Tues.! Every Tuesday, host Derek Hoke, kicks some serious ass, bringing in some of the best Nashville has to offer; an eclectic mix of solo, duo and full-band acts beginning at 8pm. I'll be there with Sir Guitarist Awesomeness, Mike Severs, Peggy Severs on vox and Matt Burgess, drums. Woo hoo!!!! </p>
<p>Admission to my 5-Spot show is ????.... Click here to answer, and be taken to your "Where Am I?" Contest hint to take your shot at winning a gift, delivered to your door, from yours truly. <span style="color:#c0392b;">(If you're and AED Mailing List VIP, you've received this link in an email. If you're not, and would like to play next time, visit, www.anneedechant.com to sign up!)</span></p>
<p>I'm so glad to be back and talking with you. I look forward to seeing you in October. Until then, remember to, </p>
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<p>and yourself! </p>
<p>Anne E.</p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/5777690
2019-06-02T23:50:13-05:00
2022-05-11T01:56:01-05:00
"Where Am I?" June 3, 2019 POST YOUR ANSWER HERE
<p><span class="font_regular">Good morning. </span></p>
<p>It's time to play, <strong>"Where Am I?"</strong>, the AED on-the-road, guessing game. I give you a photo(s) hint from somewhere I've been out on the road and you tell me where I am. (Being familiar with my tour schedule is a big help.) The winner gets a prize from me mailed to their door. </p>
<p>This go round, I"m asking you to tell me not only the <strong>city and state</strong> that I'm in but also, the <strong>specific location</strong> and the <strong>author of the poem</strong> in one of the photos. </p>
<p>In addition I'm asking that you <strong>share</strong> the news of my writers' workshop, <a contents=""We've Got Something to Say About It"" data-link-label="We've Got Something to Say About It" data-link-type="page" href="/we-ve-got-something-to-say-about-it" target="_blank">"We've Got Something to Say About It"</a>, being held July 5&6, 2019. We are reaching out to high-school age students inviting them to join us at The Avon Lake United Church of Christ for "We've Got Something to Say About It". My friend, co-writer and award winning author Frye Gaillard is joining me. We will be teaching both prose writing and songwriting. This is a FREE workshop! If you don't think that's a great deal, take a look at the cost of writing workshops. If you know a high school student who would love to explore writing I sure would appreciate your help in connecting me with that student and encouraging them to attend. Will you help us get our group of 15 writers? </p>
<p><strong>So 4 things to win "Where Am I": </strong></p>
<p>1. Look at the photo hints and tell me in what <strong>city and state</strong> I am and <strong>where in that city </strong>I am. </p>
<p>2. Tell me <strong>who wrote the poem</strong> in one of the photos. </p>
<p>3. <strong>Share</strong> the "<a contents="We've Got Something to Say About It"&nbsp;" data-link-label="We've Got Something to Say About It" data-link-type="page" href="/we-ve-got-something-to-say-about-it" target="_blank">We've Got Something to Say About It" </a> Writers Workshop (copy this link and share) with a 2 friends or your mailing list or on your FB page. </p>
<p>4. Click this link to answer (don't hit "reply"! ) and post your answer to my blog titled "'Where Am I?' June 2, 2019". </p>
<p>In a few days, I'll write to you all and let you know who has won. As part of "Where Am I" I always tell you a little bit about where I was and why. <br> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Ready? Set? GO!!!!! </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Where Am I? </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;">Who wrote this?</p>
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Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/5753901
2019-05-14T08:11:22-05:00
2019-05-14T11:13:29-05:00
Why Do You Write?
<p>Why do you write? </p>
<p>This is a question, surprisingly, that in interviews and otherwise, isn't often posed to me. But it's a question I ask myself constantly. Why do you write? I was sitting in a salon chair recently, when I said to my friend Vicki, "You know how they say, 'you teach what you need to learn'?". I think I sing and write, what I need to feel." She asked me to repeat that, and I knew I'd struck a nerve. </p>
<p>I don't know about you, but I grew up in a house where your two basic emotional responses were, joy and anger; joy expressed in laughter, excitement or sarcasm; anger expressed in held back tears, a raised voice and sarcasm. It was all very passionate and of course other emotions were expressed, but sadness was rarely on the emotive menu. I don't think this is severely atypical. How often in your growing years did you see a grown man or a grown woman cry? How often did you hear an adult say, "I'm feeling sad."? The closest I got to any of this was "Little House on the Prairie". Those people were always bawling about something.... <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/dc42580b4eac4f90c5e084f535711dd644c81f48/original/screen-shot-2019-05-13-at-5-04-47-pm.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em> I rest my case. </em></p>
<p>Even the Waltons, with their gentile, southern reserve, outwardly expressed a larger spectrum of emotion than anyone in my family or most people I witnessed in my midwestern town of Avon Lake Ohio. Were most of us walking around with happy masks on for lack of wanting to "spill" emotionally, or was it that we simply did not know how? Frankly, one probably fed the other. If you don't know how to "spill", you're likely afraid of spilling, so you don't and you never learn how....But that's a long study and I'm not doing a dissertation. But I can tell you what happened to me. </p>
<p>In walked music. When my mother recognized my connection to music, my life's journey as a singer/songwriter took foot. It began with me learning things via music. For instance, when I was 4 years old, I could NOT remember my phone number. The purple construction paper house I had made in Safety Town, hung on the classroom wall tormenting me daily until I could recite my address and phone number. To "get" your house, you had to know both. My brilliant mother put the 7 digits to music and in a lick, the purple house was mine. She and my father bought me my first guitar, enrolled me in and paid for school band and choir and music theory and guitar lessons...God love them! Suddenly I was singing (another brilliant woman, my guitar teacher, Sue Anderson had me do it) while practicing my guitar and a myriad of emotions wafted through the air of our shag green carpeted living room. What a release. I didn't even know it was happening but it was like a drug for me. I was hooked....for life. </p>
<p>Now, when I wonder why I write; why I should bother putting my thoughts into a cohesive form along a musical scale, I am drawn like a moth to the flame, to the feeling that musical expression gives to me. I'm still hooked. After having written and before I share it with anyone, I find the value in it is about the feeling coursing through me as I read it, think about it or sing it. It's a gift hard fought and in spite of hidden emotions. It's what you experience when you work on your creations be it a child, a painted room, a garden, a meal, a clean floor, a work project, a letter to a friend. Isn't all the emotion, beauty and revelation that occurred while you were creating what gives the creation its meaning? Not entirely. There is skill involved (if you don't believe me, mop a floor, do it well and with joy) but part of skill is recognizing emotion and beauty and revelation. The feeling that results from all that is what drives me to write. Writing is daunting, but what a pay off. The rest of my job is about the skill of writing which has 25 years to learn and will take many more. Armed with those skills, I try to write something I feel about, in a way that is clear to you intellectually and more importantly, emotionally. If I can do that, I've done it. It always feels good. Then my job lets me share it with you and that exchange is priceless! Thank you for being a part of it. </p>
<p><strong>Why do you write? </strong>I know from talking with many of you at shows and in my life that you do write:<br>I have a cousin, Corrie, who long ago shared with me the fact that she kept a journal and was constantly writing down her thoughts and feeling. <br><br>I have another cousin, Debbie, who handed me pages of her thoughts and feelings in seeing the suffering of teenagers in a mental health facility.<br><br>My friend Bill is constantly singing things to me that he's made up. He does this as we sit at lunch, walk down a sidewalk in Gulf Shores LA or drive somewhere together. I love him for it. <br><br>My friend Rachel wrote a stunning eulogy for her stepmother, my beautiful friend Nancy Gaillard.<br> work with children from schools in and around Nashville who have so much to talk about in the lyrics they write for the Country Music Hall of Fame's <a contents="Words and Music Program" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://countrymusichalloffame.org/schools/words-music#.XNq9StNKjL8" target="_blank">Words and Music Program</a>.<br><br>In all of you are feelings and all of that is energy and energy is what its all about. Everyone's walking around with tons of it. Energy is either weighing us down or lifting us up and it's always begging for release. It doesn't matter if you keep what you write in a journal in a drawer beside your bed or if you sing your song in the shower, or recite your poem to your dog. It matters that you've written it. In that act, you have taken off the mask and let something out into the universe. That's friggin' awesome, just like you and just like... </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><em>Charles...or if you're super tough... </em></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/83d0d6ec7831823f1740b82d632ed96770895779/original/6-22-17.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" />Grandma Walton... <br>that chick never cries but she is peacefully content in her emotions here...sorry for saying "chick"...I'm reclaiming it....Grandpa Walton kicks ass!</em> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I hope you keep writing, however it is you "write" or that if you feel like writing, you will. I assure you, "everybody's got a story, a fall down hard a glimpse of glory..." (from <a contents='"Train Song"' data-link-label="Train Song" data-link-type="page" href="/train-song" target="_blank">"Train Song"</a>). <br><a contents="What's yours&nbsp;(click to share&nbsp;on my blog)?&nbsp;" data-link-label="Blog" data-link-type="page" href="/blog" target="_blank">What's yours (click to share on my blog)? </a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Here's an announcement that might interest you. I'm teaching a writers workshop! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/f508110edbb9bf49f09aa2e234198ea1bd79bf70/original/registration-form-ad.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /><strong>"We've Got Something to Say About It"</strong> is happening this summer at the <a contents="Avon Lake United Church of Christ" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://avonlakeucc.org/" target="_blank">Avon Lake United Church of Christ</a> (Avon Lake Ohio) and is totally <span style="color:#2ecc71;">FREE.</span> Below is the invitation with link to registration. This is a writers' workshop for grades 9-12 (the right 7th or 8th grader is welcome). We're going to teach songwriting and prose. My buddy, award winning author, <a contents="Frye Gaillard" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.fryegaillard.com/" target="_blank">Frye Gaillard</a>, will be driving up from Alabama to teach prose. I'll be teaching songwriting and <a contents="Pastor, Kelly Brill" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://avonlakeucc.org/about/staff/" target="_blank">Pastor, Kelly Brill</a>, our host, is offering, "Writing as Spiritual Practice". 15 is our starting class size so please <span style="color:#2ecc71;">share</span> this with that young adult who's longing to express themselves and help them register today. There will be a presentation the evening of the second day of<a contents=' "With Music and Justice for All"' data-link-label="Book 'With Music and Justice for All' Here Now" data-link-type="page" href="/book-with-music-and-justice-for-all-here-now" target="_blank"> "With Music and Justice for All"</a>. The show is open to all, and free to workshop attendees and their families. Some of the students' work will be included in the performance. After this goes well, we'll do more, including one for grown ups! </p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cognitoforms.com/AvonLakeUCC1/WeGotSomethingToSayAboutIt" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/f508110edbb9bf49f09aa2e234198ea1bd79bf70/original/registration-form-ad.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a> Click photo to register now. Click <a contents="here" data-link-label="We've Got Something to Say About It Writers Workshop" data-link-type="page" href="/we-ve-got-something-to-say-about-it-writers-workshop" target="_blank">here</a> to read why we're doing this workshop and to share. </p>
<p>Ok, stay cool, check out my tour schedule, buy some music and I'll see you around the bend. </p>
<p>Anne E.<br><a contents="" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/e64b6f9f568555daca6f7642ddd75e1baf2c0fe1/original/aed-logo-final2.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></a></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/5698184
2019-03-28T13:42:34-05:00
2022-05-27T02:55:31-05:00
Here's your "Where Am I" Contest Photo Hint (March 28, 2019)
<p><span class="font_large">Where Am I?<br>Give me the, City and State, Route #....Post your answer by leaving a comment.<br>When we get #15, we'll post all answers!<br>Winner and prize announced in a day or two!</span><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/675b6b17ed1495f014df3bfaa2ac89d6fb34ae66/original/march-28-where-am-i-photo.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Taken during my late night/early morning drive from my show on March 24th, 2019....Don't worry I wasn't driving...raindrops on windshield.</p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl">This weekend's shows:</span><br> </p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Wed., April 3, AED TRIO @ A Place for Us Housing (1610 Madison Ave., Cleveland OH 44102) <br>7pm - Free and open to everyone! </strong></span><br>A place for us is a beautiful living facility (for "55 and better") conceived and created by my friend Linda. As the site says, "Modern Living, Moderately Priced". Over 2 decades ago, Linda saw a need for the LGBTQ Community, and she went for it. <a contents="Read the story from the&nbsp;Plain Dealer" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://realestate.cleveland.com/realestate-news/2017/01/cleveland_apartment_complex_a.html" target="_blank">Read the story from the Plain Dealer</a> Thank you Linda. <br>Again, everyone is welcome. AED Trio Show, Raffle, Hors d'oeuvres. See you Wednesday! <br><br> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Thurs., April 4, AED Band @ Tower City Center (Cleveland Film Fest) Concert with Cleveland's Windsong Chorus</strong> <br>6pm - Free and open to everyone! </span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/8d370f33a6e6be2ac496c458302707d416c7cbd9/original/towercity-ad2.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.png" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Meet us in the main lobby of Tower City Center @ the Cleveland Film Fest. <br>The band and I are joining Windsong Chorus. We'll perform "Girls and Airplanes", "Crazy 'Bout You", "Swing", as well as some of Windsong's repertoire. This is a special show and If you'd like to hear "Girls and Airplanes" in a big big way (arranged by Jan C. Snow, artistic dir., Heather Russell), get yourself to Tower City Thursday at 6! <br><br> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">Sat., April 6, AED Band @ G.A.R. Hall (Peninsula OH) <br>8pm </span></strong></p>
<p><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/e46e4a7738ff48ae9390fc2f8b9bf42558eed3f7/original/gar-logo-final-768x768.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Want a great show in and absolutely great sounding room?....Come to the Hall Y'all! <br>GET YOUR TIX <a contents="NOW" data-link-label="Tour" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank">NOW</a>! </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">Fri., April 19, AED Nashville Trio @ Storytellers Museum (Bon Aqua TN) <br>7pm </span></strong></p>
<p>Johnny Cash was the benefactor of the creation of the "Little Stage", and supported small intimate concerts for the community – including the “Saturday Night In Hickman County” guitar pulls. Today, Friday nights feature singer/songwriters from around the country. This will be Anne E.'s first time on the iconic "Little Stage". Several artist/writers are featured, each performing two original songs. Anne E. will perform with her trio. <br>For ticket info click <a contents="here." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/storytellersmuseum/" target="_blank">here.</a> </p>
<p>For more spring dates, visit my <a contents="tour page" data-link-label="Tour" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank">tour page</a></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Some photos from Sunday March 24's show...hint, hint...</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/42ebfbb16c2595904a6ca3adc9679a15709a0f61/original/natalies-susan-bosshardt-sinks-marianne-goldyn-and-anne-e.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Me and junior high school buddy, Susan!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/5fe698596263d6e5bf26127450b1c60773b56e62/original/natalies-susan-bosshardt-sinks-and-anne-e.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />The gals from Avon Lake High School. Susan, Anne E., Marianne. Happy together at Natalie's in Columbus OH<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/4c7aa49c7f3ecd2d540bd1103c2c0a4086384062/original/natalies-3-2019.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Rock n Roll baby! Rob Warth, Chuck Smolko's riffin' hand, AED, Paul Lewis</p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/5687953
2019-03-21T10:00:29-05:00
2020-07-16T07:15:00-05:00
Better Than My Parents? (AED Newsletter, March 20, 2019)
<p><strong>THIS POST IS FROM ANNE E.'S NEWSLETTER DATED MARCH 20, 2019...</strong></p>
<p>Good evening and happy happy first day of Spring! </p>
<p> Welcome all new AED Newsletter VIPs. I’m glad you're here. Enjoy your free download of my song, “Dance with Me”, co-written with Cleveland favorite and super-gifted artist/writer, Chris Allen. </p>
<p> If you care to cut to the chase, a link to my most recent tour can be found below. Just click on the wink emoji below to see the list. </p>
<p> If you'd like a story, here's, <strong>"Better Than My Parents?".... </strong></p>
<p>Have you heard the talk about doing "better" than your parents? It's a conversation about this or that generation doing or not doing "better than their parents”? Economists are measuring how much $$$, and thus comfort or slice of the "American Dream", is being realized from generation to generation and in comparison with one's parents' generation. Apparently, we should all, occasionally, pay attention to the chatter and be concerned with doing better than our moms and dads....I've got to beat those two! I'm going to tell you a story because it involves a moment in my life that first made me aware of the whole idea of having more and how I was going to deal with it. I return to this moment when I hear the return of these concerned and earnest voices. </p>
<p> I was in my mid 20's, living in Lakewood Ohio. I was a teacher at Reasons and Rhymes Day Care Center in Cleveland, Ohio as well as an artist just beginning my career in music. Suffice to say, I was not rich, or financially stable or lots of things our culture defines as successful. Some years, come my birthday month, I couldn't afford to get a new registration for my car so I'd cover my expired license plate sticker with, what I called, a "protective leaf" or "protective snow". That way, the police couldn't see my expired sticker and I wouldn't get a ticket I could not afford. When eventually, tips at gigs were good enough and I could afford registration for my Buick Skyhawk (hell yes!) the protective leaf or snow would be replaced by the legal sticker. It wasn't always easy, finagling of this sort. But one thing I was, overall, was happy. I loved being with children. I was good for them and they were so very good for me. I also loved my life in music. All good. </p>
<p> Then things changed. I moved in with my first after-college girlfriend. She had bought me that Skyhawk while we were dating. What a nice thing she did for me! She was financially stable, successful in terms of our cultural definition, and enjoying the benefits of a family who started her on good footing. She was educated, smart, driven, and on track to take over her father's business. She loved her work as much as I loved mine. To represent her accurately, I tell you that she absolutely worked her ass off for what and with what was given her. And she was a great example of what it is to engage in running a company with a moral compass intact. </p>
<p> As for me, I was enjoying the financial perks of our relationship (I enjoyed much more about this relationship and lovely person but that's another story). It included a nice home, my first car (the Skyhawk, turned into a Jeep Cherokee...money, fairy dust). <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/026f2417b45cdeb48102b99143d73c3b64796811/original/download-1.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/c1c24f6994ee084ece7ee39022f0d1158c5d8724/original/download.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br>"The Hawk" </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/414bcc3e57d033fff144a6bb50ab0443c060fb22/original/download-2.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br>Voila! </p>
<p>and, among other things, trips to Tower City Center, at that time, "the", high-end mall in Cleveland, to shop, eat and be merry. I learned about nice shoes, good food, a "quality" watch and Calvin Klein cologne. I was also informed that it was a good idea to always "keep $10 in the car in case of an emergency". The last was a new one on me because, shoot, if I had $10 extra laying around, that would be awesome! In defense of myself, I did maintain my independence in many ways. I worked 2 jobs and pursued my music career. I also resisted taking that extra $10 for granted. </p>
<p> But, the fact was that I had been gifted with financial security and the many things money can buy. Here's my recollection of what happened at Tower City. </p>
<p> My generous girlfriend had taken me out one day on a shopping spree. The clothes in those shops were really something else. They were more sophisticated, more expensive and better made than those in my wardrobe. At first I was really excited about shopping for it all and admit that I enjoyed the feeling of being "rich". Outfit after outfit I tried on; Calvin Klein Long and Lean jeans, jackets with names I'd never heard of, lined wool slacks, Cole Hahn shoes and on and on. All these fashionable, well-made, garments being presented to me made me feel like flower-girl Eliza Doolittle on her way to being My Fair Lady. I was all in. Then something happened. </p>
<p> I was in a dressing room, trying on the umpteenth outfit of the day, when I got a feeling in my throat and chest. It was uncomfortable. It was the feeling that what was happening was not right, that all of what was at my fingertips was too much. The feeling overwhelmed me. The walls of the dressing room seemed to move in and the Pygmalion scenario fell apart. </p>
<p> You might hear this and think I was suffering from not feeling worthy of this showering. You might hear this and think, damn right you spoiled brat, that's guilt. But I don't see either. My feeling was a gift. It was a check on me; the sound of my wiser self saying, "you have enough". And I did. I quickly undressed, put back on my own clothes and walked out of the dressing room saying something to the effect of, "I'm done. Thank you but I don't want to shop anymore". </p>
<p> I often think about that moment when I'm buying or being gifted something and as I sit here considering the talk talk talk about doing "better than my parents". I'm grateful for the experience of that moment in the dressing room (and for moments in other dressing rooms...just kidding.) </p>
<p> Now, when I hear sound bites like, "this is the first generation to not do better than it's parents' ", I mostly think, who cares? That said, I hope if doing better than your parents means getting your basic needs met, that you ARE. As for me, I DO NOT need to do better than my mom and dad. They did great! I was a happy kid and I'm a happy adult, and I think it's thanks to to them, their commitment to their children, a modest way of living and the middle class sense in which I grew. </p>
<p> Modest living. I admire it. It never mattered to me that my brother and sister and I shared an attic room. We got to talk to each other, yell at each other, laugh at our parents together. It didn't bother me that one year all four of us got matching Kelly green winter jackets. I was warm on my way to the school bus and I liked it ok. I mean, I might have chosen a blue coat, but blue probably wasn't on sale. Wearing a school uniform was nothing at all to think about. I never had to stress about what to wear each weekday and choosing my socks was enough fashion self-expression for me. I didn't even know what competition dressing was 'till much later in my growing years. Thank goodness. </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/af39b63d84efe7e5927a17e5681c69be6de1d0aa/original/screen-shot-2019-03-20-at-3-09-02-pm.png/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.png" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br>St. Joseph school uniform. Rock it girls! </p>
<p> I distinctly remember my mother coming home one day, standing in the backyard under our clothesline and exclaiming that we had "enough", enough money saved for all of us to go on our first trip on an airplane. My father and she had worked and saved for every dollar that took us out west for our first look at the Rockies, the Grand Canyon and the taste of authentic Mexican food. We had all waited for that trip which made it all the more sweet. </p>
<p> We hardly wait for anything any more. If we want salmon in July, we have it, a tomato in December, we have it, an immediate answer from a friend, we have it. If we don't get what we want when we want it, our entitled arms are up in the air. There's something valuable in waiting for something isn't there? Something to working for something and something to looking around and seeing what you do have and being happy about it. </p>
<p> I can't tell you how much I don't care about whether or not Kim Kardashian has the right outfit for her sister's fundraiser, who is the richest woman or man in America, who's driving what or how many square feet your house is. What is it that drives our culture to insist that more and more and more is better? Stockholders need their stocks to go up and keep going up infinitum, diamond rings are measured by their size and not the love that put it on the hand, food is marketed on the basis of how much you get not what you get, people line up, even sleep on a sidewalk over night, in order to get the latest phone, that costs $700 and will have to be replaced by the next latest phone in a couple years. I see lots of people suffering for lack of basic things and others suffering even though they lack for nothing material. What's going on? I'm wondering where all of this is leading us. I don't think it's making us happier. The entire construct is closing in, collapsing on us just like my Pygmalion dressing room. Don't you? </p>
<p> All of this leads me to another memory. I once saw some sculptures at a garden shop in "The Short North" area of Columbus Ohio. They scared me. They were sort of, Jabba the Hutt looking heads and they represented the 7 deadly sins, the transgressions which are fatal to spiritual progress: </p>
<p>1. Sloth <br>2. Greed <br>3. Pride <br>4. Envy <br>5. Gluttony <br>6. Lust <br>7. Anger </p>
<p> The skilled and knowing hands that formed these heads, knew exactly what they were doing. I understood each of the sins, simply by looking at the sculpted faces. Gross and fantastic! </p>
<p> Today I'm reminded that I don't need to "do better" than my mom and dad. I hope to do as well as them with regard to restraint born of love. I have learned so much from the way I was brought up whether due to choice, circumstance or a little of both. I'm grateful. </p>
<p> My hope is to grow in love: love for oneself, love for others and love for the beautiful and miraculous Earth given us. I'd like to continue asking myself whether or not I really need something I'm about to purchase and whether or not it's good for the whole of everything. I'm not great at it but I'm trying. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br>So here's to NOT doing "Better Than My Parents". <br><a contents="" data-link-label="Tour" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/a817290c478727e01c4b56d4abd047d0300704f6/original/download-3.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p> <strong>Click on the emoji above for a list of my shows in March and April.</strong> The band and I are really excited for all of them. One is actually AT Tower City!!!! We have wonderful music to share. We are DIY artists/musicians, doing our best at what we were born to do! We need you. We appreciate you. So please choose a show, get your tickets and come see us this fine spring! </p>
<p>See you soon, </p>
<p>Anne E. </p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Bracelets" data-link-type="page" href="/bracelets" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/a3a19d2231eef3df6441059ca14eac30340cc19b/original/shot-glass-pair.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br>Get your AED Shot Glass now. </p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="Pop the Star" data-link-type="page" href="/pop-the-star" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/834608e3f176d5a8987b8c5cfb86b3ba8cd86742/original/cd-pts.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></a><br>Get YOUR download or hard copy of "Pop the Star" on SALE for AED mailing list members now! It includes, "Dance with Me", today's free song (If you'd like to be on my AED Mailing list and get free stuff, sign up<a contents=" here" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank"> here</a>.)<br>WARNING: EXPLICIT LYRICS ON "25" </p>
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Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/5545572
2018-12-08T11:58:47-06:00
2018-12-08T11:58:47-06:00
Share your "Imagine 2019" Video
<p><strong><span class="font_large">Choose one of these questions to answer, make a 15 sec video, and email it to me at annee@anneedechant.com: </span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large">1. Will you sing 15 seconds of your favorite song about love, peace, possibilities?... shy people, mime it (I can't believe I just approved a mime ha!) or show me the lyrics. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">2. What's something kind (just a little thing) you can do for your neighbor...your real neighbor, the person who lives next door?....Thank you Sheelagh and Mandy for your video of this. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">3. What is something you can do every day to keep yourself centered and peaceful. Some people meditate. What's your thing or what's something you plan on doing in the new year? </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">4. If you see someone being mistreated, what can you do to make them feel safe and welcome? </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">There really are no rules for how you express this except you have to be nice. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Sing it, say it, show it! Now GO FOR IT!</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/5498018
2018-11-03T00:53:36-05:00
2020-08-20T10:25:37-05:00
"Where Am I?" Nov., 2018
<p><span class="font_large">A great Saturday morning to you from Nashville TN! </span><br> </p>
<p><span class="font_large">I am home now and enjoying just being here, with no where to have to be for a little bit. I hope you will have some time for yourself this weekend just to kick back and relax. </span><br> </p>
<p><span class="font_large">I DO have some photos from my travels home after 3 weeks on the road with my show, "With Music and Justice for All". These photos are your hint for another round of "Where Am I?", the on-the-road game for AED Mailing List kick-ass members. </span><br> </p>
<p><span class="font_large">Take a look and then tell me where I am (where I was when these photos were taken.) Your answer can simply be the name of the state. Post your answer on my blog titled, "'Where Am I?' Nov., 2018" Click here to post your answer. 12th person to answer, wins a prize from the road and an AED item. It will be delivered to your door. KEEP IN MIND, YOU CANNOT SEE ANY OF THE POSTS UNTIL AFTER THE 12TH PERSON HAS ANSWERED AND WE HAVE A WINNER. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">READY, SET, GO! </span><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/7d2e246c94d768da572e3cef08f998ea9e7c40ff/original/pine.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Many of these were destroyed by Hurricane Michael. The forestry industry is HUGE in this state. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/b7e3d835b0d96aedf5b897a85484b0ad41ecaa5e/original/peachesandpecans.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">These are the iconic products of this state....not the shot glasses but I guess they're popular. Zack Brown's song, "Chicken Fried" mentions all of these things (not shot glasses). </span></p>
<p><br><span class="font_large">ADDED 2018 SHOWS/PERFORMANCES </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Monday, Dec. 24th -<a contents="&nbsp;Avon Lake United Church of Christ" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://avonlakeucc.org/" target="_blank"> Avon Lake United Church of Christ</a> - 11pm </strong><br> Christmas Eve Worship Service <br> Anne E. and Pete Cavano lead the music </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Saturday, Dec. 29th - 8pm - Venue TBA - Full-band show</strong> - Details will be released on Nov. 9th with a reserve ticket link included. Save the date!!!! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">To close, I want to share a few signs I saw while touring in Florida. One was in St. Petersburg Florida and another at Unity United Church of Christ in Dunedin, Florida. Faith Unity is one of the churches where Frye and I performed our words and music program, <a contents='"With Music and Justice For All"' data-link-label="Book 'With Music and Justice for All' Here Now" data-link-type="page" href="/book-with-music-and-justice-for-all-here-now" target="_blank"><em>"With Music and Justice For All"</em></a>. Read more about that show <a contents="here" data-link-label="Book 'With Music and Justice for All' Here Now" data-link-type="page" href="/book-with-music-and-justice-for-all-here-now" target="_blank">here</a>. If you think your organization might be interested, please contact Kip Anderson <a contents="here" data-link-label="Book 'With Music and Justice for All' Here Now" data-link-type="page" href="/book-with-music-and-justice-for-all-here-now" target="_blank">here</a>. Here are the signs.... <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/f59e3dab1fd799d6b84f9cebc5959275b271a9e9/original/img-2052.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/f476e52b6d06a1abe1e216aa4dec7304810a25d0/original/img-2058.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">These signs made me happy and I hope they will become more of an every day reality for us and extend into the future. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I'm grateful to you for being excited about my music, for coming out to shows, buying and sharing my music and singing it OUT LOUD! Thank you. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Enjoy your weekend and please VOTE on Tuesday! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/3d6b136c80de57500fcc65fef7be8e2f910fc75c/original/aed-logo-final2-landscape.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/5482842
2018-10-23T15:04:21-05:00
2018-11-04T09:14:42-06:00
Win Now, "Where Am I?" Contest Hint, Florida Tour (Oct. 2018)
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents='"hint video"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/S6VlnvGmaKg" target="_blank">"hint video"</a>Good evening to you and happy Tuesday! Welcome new AED Vips and thanks for signing up. Enjoy your<strong> free download</strong> of, "George", a song written for my nephew George.... It's a happy happy song! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Here I am in Florida, which has had its share of hardship. Hurricane Michael, the strongest hurricane to move through the Florida Panhandle since 1851, devastated beach cities along the coast. Last week, while driving down I75 toward our first destination, Gainesville, we could see some of the relatively minor effects of the remnants of Michael. Just that small bit was startling...ie, bent over road signs and billboards as well as pine forests snapped into nothingness. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Here's a photo I took one morning at my camp site, so you can see these beautiful trees: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/ec494f203a0b791213a10298def45bacca6ba362/original/img-2018.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Our hearts and best effort go out to the many affected by this latest in a string of catastrophic weather events. With our multi-media program, <a contents='"With Music and Justice for All"' data-link-label="Book 'With Music and Justice for All' Here Now" data-link-type="page" href="/book-with-music-and-justice-for-all-here-now" target="_blank">"With Music and Justice for All"</a>, author <a contents="Frye Gaillard" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.fryegaillard.com/" target="_blank">Frye Gaillard</a> and I hope to bring to mind our brothers and sisters everywhere who need to be seen, heard and empowered and to stir in ourselves a call to be active participants in it. In our 3-week long tour of the Sunshine State, we are sharing reading and song with the members of and communities around various Florida United of Church of Christ churches. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">We've have so far visited churches in Gainesville, Jacksonville, Winterpark and tonight we perform at The Venice United Church of Christ in Venice FL. All of our hosts have been so very gracious and we've loved meeting so many new people. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">As promised, here is a hint to my on-the-road contest, <strong>"Where Am I?"</strong>. For you new-comers to the AED Mailing List, <strong>"Where Am I?" </strong>is a game we play while I'm out on the road. I give photo/video hints to Mailing List VIPs (that's YOU!) and ask you to tell me where I am (usually, city and state). You can answer by responding to this email or clicking on the link near the end of the video that is shared below. The<strong> 8th responder with the CORRECT city and state</strong>, wins.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thanks for reading and please visit my <a contents="tour page" data-link-label="Tour" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank">tour page</a> to get details to upcoming shows and let friends in Florida know about our tour. All are welcome!.. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>..Attention Akronites!...Dec. 29, 2018</strong>, Save the date. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>..Avon Lakers, Dec. 24th,</strong> Save the date....Show details TBA! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">See you soon, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl">"Where Am I?" video hint </span></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/S6VlnvGmaKg" target="_blank"><span class="font_xl"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/b3868517909a7f4f11ded59231e989eef42afe61/original/shopping.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></span></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl">CLICK ON ROSIE'S PICTURE. READY, SET, GO!</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/5457652
2018-10-06T08:10:51-05:00
2018-10-06T08:10:51-05:00
Free Tix to Holland Theatre (Where the heck is Bellefontaine?), October in Florida
<p>Hello, hello! </p>
<p>I hope your summer was a time for family and friends and some real R & R. I've been "one poor correspondent"...For me the season was one where lots of things, many very challenging, came up and needed tending so this newsletter was put in the corner for a bit. But I'm back baby and glad to be talking with you again. The rest of 2018 and 2019, from a music perspective, looks terrific. I feel a call, more than ever, to be out and about performing, getting to know people, you, more, and hanging out with my band, sharing music that pours some love into the places we go. </p>
<p>This <strong>Wednesday, October 10</strong>, I'll have the pleasure of opening for multi *Juno-nominated Canadian singer/songwriter, <a contents="Royal Wood" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://royalwood.ca/" target="_blank">Royal Wood</a>. Royal and I will be at <a contents="The Holland Theatre" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://thehollandtheatre.org/" target="_blank"><strong>The Holland Theatre</strong></a> in Bellefontaine Ohio. </p>
<p>*(Juno-think of it as the Canadian Grammy...pls Canadians, don't be upset with me. In the spirit of you all, "I'm sorry") </p>
<p>Bellefontaine, <br><span style="color:#2ecc71;">Belle what? </span></p>
<p>Here it is: the green star! Bellefontaine; 48 miles northwest of Columbus and home to the highest (topographically) point in Ohio. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/6266584ce142f49c18974fb8c5ea1cf520695246/original/screen-shot-2018-10-05-at-9-41-31-pm.png/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_" />And guess what else? <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/c443f18b6a0a13fd9b71660152042db0c4ae44e2/original/screen-shot-2018-10-05-at-9-48-49-pm.png/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.png" class="size_m justify_center border_" />Hell yes! </p>
<p>Seriously, come and join us for a beautiful night of music. Concrete roads will lead you smoothly and safely to the gorgeous Holland Theatre, the only Dutch-style atmospheric theatre in the United States. It's magic when they dim the house lights! <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/3aade006a240395cf94e006c0682b73a6061f535/original/holland-theatre-1.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Royal Wood w/special guest Anne E. DeChant <br>The Holland Theater - Oct. 10, 2018 - 7pm </strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>First 5 people to purchase tickets, get a free EP. Visit us on location at the merch. table on Oct. 10, to pick up your free copy of "Lost in Kentucky" </em><br>Click <a contents="&nbsp;here" data-link-label="Tour" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank">here</a> to get your tickets. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Mid-October marks the start of the <a contents="With Music and Justice" data-link-label="Book 'With Music and Justice for All' Here Now" data-link-type="page" href="/book-with-music-and-justice-for-all-here-now" target="_blank">With Music and Justice</a> Tour! This 3-week road trip to Florida <a contents="UCCs," data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ucc.org/" target="_blank">UCCs,</a> was 3 years in the making. Author, <a contents="&nbsp;Frye Gaillard" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.fryegaillard.com/" target="_blank">Frye Gaillard</a> and I will finally head out to share our spoken word and song program with these gracious congregations and their surrounding communities. A huge thanks to Rev. John Vertigan of Florida and Tim Harris of Insurance Board for their instrumental effort in making this tour a reality. We begin in Gainesville FL on Oct. 16 and travel through north and central Florida. We are very proud of this show and I'm especially proud of my friend, co-writer and author of <u>A Hard Rain: America in the 1960s, Our Decade of Hope, Possibility, and Innocence Lost</u> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/68fdbb10ffb8bca1afa6a485b21311933711357f/original/344-ahr-jacket-front-72dpi.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /><em>“Masterful… Gaillard writes with determination to make the events of the 1960s relevant. He is a gifted storyteller, and I’m giving copies of this book to my sons and daughter to help them understand how we got to now.” </em><br>– Timothy J. McNulty, The Chicago Tribune </p>
<p>Click on <a contents="Tour" data-link-label="Tour" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank">Tour</a> for all "Music and Justice" Tour details and please share news of this program with your friends and family in Florida! All are welcome. </p>
<p>I'll continue to keep you updated on more exciting news. For now, enjoy your weekend and I'll see you soon! </p>
<p>Anne E. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/1bf8573fe7c4b157f34b8b9cf0c0c1f2291e36b3/original/lik-cover-shot-hi-res-small-copy.jpeg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpeg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em>"There's virtue in honesty and in intuition, and in openness, and in tough-minded decency. Those things may or may not make for fine art. In the hands, heart, and voice of Anne E. DeChant, they may, they might, and they do." </em><br> -Peter Cooper, Country Music Hall of Fame -Nashville TN </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="Order " data-link-label="Store (Music & 'Stuff')" data-link-type="page" href="/store-music-stuff" target="_blank">Order </a>your copy or download today.</p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/5391297
2018-08-17T09:06:01-05:00
2018-08-17T09:06:01-05:00
What did YOU see today????
<p><span class="font_large">What did YOU see today? While on a bike ride, I saw this banner at the little league baseball field in Shelby Park in East Nashville. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/1fd994e8c54fe3ea567e9beb5524b30fd0c64dc8/original/img-1917.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I'm very proud of the <em>diversity</em> that this banner and <strong>East Nashville</strong>'s community little league represents and supports. There's a gentrification going on in my home section and I hope for it to cease. I'd like<em> a world where children play together, grow up together and live their adult lives together, all the while sharing their unique heritage and culture with one another.</em> Here's to diversity and here's to sports that encourage children and young adults to<em><strong> live together, organize together, work together, to have fun together, to stand their ground and "SWING".</strong></em> I played baseball on the boys league until I was 15 years old. I loved it and I got to know the boys on my team! I'm grateful for it. Here's a link to a <strong>free download</strong> of my song, "Swing". Swing uses baseball as a metaphor for standing your ground and carrying on with belief in yourself. Download it now for free. Just click this link, and<strong> it's yours.</strong> </span></p>
<p><a contents='Your Free Download of "Swing"' data-link-label="Free download Swing" data-link-type="page" href="/free-download-swing" target="_self"><span class="font_large">Your Free Download of "Swing"</span></a></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/5353420
2018-07-19T11:00:26-05:00
2018-07-19T11:00:26-05:00
Celebrating our little guy, Adam and each other is why you should come to Vosh this Friday. Here's everything you need to know!
<p><span class="font_large">Good morning, good morning and happy Thursday (I love Thursdays), <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/6fc3ed84e462b2bad2de999d8bd3d09347166427/original/download.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsImxhcmdlIl1d.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The sun is shining in Avon Lake Ohio and Lake Erie is beautiful! Hello to all everywhere else in the wide world!</span></p>
<p><br><span class="font_large">We're celebrating! Here's everything you need to know for tomorrow's Record Release Concert: </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">Friday, July 20 @ 8:30pm <br>Anne E. DeChant's "Lost in Kentucky" Release Concert <br>Vosh (Lakewood OH) </span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>VOSH </strong>is located in Lakewood OH @ 1414 Riverside Dr. <br><em>VOSH is a Krivosh Family venue with a gorgeous expansive main bar and three ambiances—the main room, the Riverside Room, and the exclusive patio—each with a distinct atmospheric experience. You can grab light meal in the dining room before the show or a full dinner at the associated, nearby Georgetown Restaurant (right across street). </em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Here are phone numbers for both Vosh and Georgetown if you care to make dinner reservations: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Vosh</strong> - 216-767-5202 (open at 6pm) <br><strong>Georgetown</strong> - 216-221-3500 (open at 4pm) </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Tickets</strong> are $20 pre sale <a contents="here&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://voshclub.com/2018/05/30/anne-dechant/" target="_blank">here </a><br> Your discount code is: <strong>VoshLKWD </strong><br> Eventbrite has a fee, so use this discount code @ checkout to help cover it. <br> OR pay at the door - $20 cash or credit if you wish. <br><strong>Parking</strong> - is located directly behind Vosh and is free. Valet parking is FREE! <br><strong>Seating</strong> - is general admission </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">YOU CAN GET YOUR COPY OF<strong> "LOST IN KENTUCKY"</strong>, - title track inspired by this baby who we searched for for 8 weeks and with your love and help and that of so many, <strong><a contents="FOUND!" data-link-label="Blog" data-link-type="page" href="/blog" target="_blank">FOUND!</a> (read about it on my blog post, "How We Found Adam)...</strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong><a contents="" data-link-label="Tour" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/eab9d55888994e62d34f1aed25a8d69bc32dcee4/original/chillin-may-25-2017.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></strong></span> Click Adam's nose to get your tickets to any and all shows</p>
<p><span class="font_large">You can hang out in any of the three spaces of Vosh, have a drink, have a bite and when doors to the music room open at 7:30pm, get ready to ROCK!!!!<br>An awesome show with yours truly (singing, playing, gabbing), Paul Lewis (bass, vocals), Pete Cavano (lead guitar, banjo) and Rob Warth (drums) </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">For all of this week's shows including tonight's performance at Akron Art Museum and Natalie's (Columbus OH) on Saturday, visit my tour page. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Enjoy today <br>See you soon, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/3d6b136c80de57500fcc65fef7be8e2f910fc75c/original/aed-logo-final2-landscape.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/5344310
2018-07-13T02:02:42-05:00
2018-07-13T12:47:44-05:00
The 2018 release, "Lost in Kentucky" is yours NOW.
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl">"LOST IN KENTUCKY" IS HERE!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">To get my latest recording, "Lost in Kentucky" in its entirety, Adam says to click on his nose....Go ahead click his nose.... </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><a contents="" data-link-label="Music & Merch" data-link-type="page" href="/music-merch" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/eab9d55888994e62d34f1aed25a8d69bc32dcee4/original/chillin-may-25-2017.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a>See you at a release party soon! </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Friday July 20, 2018 - Vosh (Lakewood OH) <a contents="GET TIX&nbsp;" data-link-label="Tour" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank">GET TIX </a><br>Saturday July 21, 2018 - Natalie's (Columbus OH) <a contents="GET TIX&nbsp;" data-link-label="Tour" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank">GET TIX </a><br>CDs now available at all shows! </span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large">Anne E. (now resting with a smile on my face!)</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/5335251
2018-07-07T08:21:47-05:00
2018-07-07T08:21:47-05:00
Here's the Deal Baby! Taste on the Lake and Start Receiving.
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<p><span class="font_large">Good Morning for this weekend's Cleveland and next week's Nashville shows, I give you the words of Doolittle Lynn, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/edde4ed2240f3c1cec1836d34cbfd654944d4364/original/918188236.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span> <span class="font_large">Hey Baby, Here's the deal....</span><br><br><span class="font_large"><strong>Sunday, July 8th - 2-3pm <br><a contents='"Taste on the Lake"&nbsp;' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/parks/programs-events/2018/lakefront-reservation/taste-on-the-lake/taste-on-the-lake" target="_blank">"Taste on the Lake" </a></strong></span><br><span class="font_large"><strong>Edgewater Park, Cleveland OH </strong><br><em>Me and the band rock an hour of power at Taste on the Lake! This is the birth year of TOTL! We'll be there! Come and enjoy Cleveland's culinary delights, feel good beverages and awesome music. We'll see you from the stage at the kite field. </em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Here are more details for you: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Partnering with some of Cleveland’s finest culinary talent, Cleveland Metroparks will serve up a creative showcase of local food, beverages, arts, and music.<br>Saturday, July 7 from 5 - 11 pm <br>Sunday, July 8 from 12 - 6 pm <br><a contents="Tickets " data-link-label="Tour" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank">Tickets </a>starting at $20 includes one food and one beverage sample. $25 per ticket at the gate. A portion of proceeds benefits the Trails Fund. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Tuesday, July 10th - 8pm <br>SongNest Live at The City Winery featuring songwriters: <br>Don Henry, Angela Kaset, Anne E. DeChant, Sam Gyllenhaal </strong><br><a contents="Tickets&nbsp;HERE&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://citywinery.com/nashville/songnestlive071018.html" target="_blank">Tickets HERE </a><br>$8 advance, $10 at door </span></p>
<p><em><span class="font_large">"SongNest LIVE" features an incredible lineup of artists with a backline of world class improv instrumentalists. It’s a place where great writers and an attentive audience come together in an unfiltered setting to create rare magical musical moments that you will love. </span></em></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Thurs., July 12 - 6pm <br><a contents="Nashville Public Library Green Hills" data-link-label="Tour" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank">Nashville Public Library Green Hills</a> presents: <br><a contents='"Watermelon Wine and the Poetry of Americana Music"&nbsp;' data-link-label="Book 'Watermelon Wine and the Poetry of Americana Music' Here Now" data-link-type="page" href="/book-watermelon-wine-and-the-poetry-of-americana-music-here-now" target="_blank">"Watermelon Wine and the Poetry of Americana Music" </a>w/author Frye Gaillard and singer/songwriter Anne E. DeChant </strong><br>Free and open to everyone </span></p>
<p><em><span class="font_large">Award-winning Nashville songwriter Anne E. DeChant teams with award-winning Alabama author Frye Gaillard for “Watermelon Wine: The Poetry of Americana Music,” a unique program of reading and song. In his award-winning book, Watermelon Wine, Gaillard maintains that great songwriters, like DeChant, explore the depths of the human heart with all the subtlety and feeling of our finest novelists and poets. </span></em></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="AED mailing members " data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank"><strong>AED mailing members </strong></a>BE ON THE LOOKOUT for your <strong>advanced download</strong> of the 3rd single from my Ep, "Lost in Kentucky". It'll be coming to <strong>YOU</strong> before the July 12th's release. AED Member exclusive! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Also, here's a <strong>discount code</strong> on tickets for my <strong>July 20th EP Release Concert </strong>at <a contents="Vosh" data-link-label="Tour" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank">Vosh</a> (Lakewood OH): </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><span style="color:#33cc66;">This is an AED Member exclusive! If you are a mailing list member, you've got this discount code in today's newsletter. If you'd like to get discounts on tix, <a contents="become a member of&nbsp;the AED Mailing List" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">become a member of</a></span><span style="color:#33cc66;"><a contents="become a member of&nbsp;the AED Mailing List" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank"> the AED Mailing List</a> and start receiving. </span></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">"That's the deal baby!" </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">See you soon, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E. </span></p>
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Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/5332326
2018-07-05T10:18:33-05:00
2018-10-26T21:22:45-05:00
New recording is DONE! Releases Fri., July 13th, Get your the 2nd Single NOW for free!
<p><em><span class="font_large">THIS EMAIL WAS SENT PREVIOUSLY TO AED MAILING LIST MEMBERS. I'D LIKE YOU TO BE ONE!</span></em></p>
<p><em><span class="font_large">READ BELOW AND PLEASE CONSIDER SIGNING UP TO GET ADVANCE NOTICE OF SHOWS AND RELEASES, FREE DOWNLOADS, ADVANCE DOWNLOADS OF NEW RELEASES, DISCOUNTED TICKETS AND COOL PICTURES LIKE THE ONE OF ADAM HERE!!!!...SEE WHAT YOU CAN GET BELOW.</span></em></p>
<p><em>(Mailed to AED members July 3, 2018)</em></p>
<p><span class="font_large">GOOD AFTERNOON ONE AND ALL and welcome new AED Mailing List members. I'm glad you're here. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Enjoy your free download of "Crazy 'Bout You" from my 2011 Release, "Swing", below. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">My 2018 Release, "Lost in Kentucky" is... </span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large">Congratulations to you, me, my producer, Mike Severs, Pete Cavano, my studio band, co-writers and everyone involved in the making of this recording. It went to press this morning and will be released in its entirety on </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Friday July 13th! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">But <strong>YOU</strong> get the 2nd single, "Dance with Your Demons"<strong> NOW, in advance</strong> of the official release for <strong>FREE</strong>. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Just click the magic button on the photo below.... <em>(<strong>AED Mailing List Members</strong> got an advance download of "Dance With Your Demons", the 2nd selected single from the upcoming EP. <a contents="Sign up " data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">Sign up </a>today to get <strong>your free download</strong> of the next single released.)</em></span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large">Please keep in mind, that you ARE NOT obligated to pay me anything for this single. Many of you have given more than you would ever be asked to pay for a song and I am GRATEFUL. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">It's most important to me that you have my music, find something valuable in it for you, and help send it out into the wide world. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Yes, I love to get paid for my music. But for the 1st Single Release I was the recipient of many AED members' generosity, so if you would like a free song today, please choose "0". You deserve it! If you want to choose what you normally pay for a single, ".99" or "$1.29" you may. But do not feel you have to. You're a loyal AED supporter and you prove it over and over. Thank you! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">OFFICIAL CD RELEASE PARTIES: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Friday, July 20, 2018</strong> <br>8:30pm (doors at 7:30pm) <br><a contents="VOSH (Lakewood OH)&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://voshclub.com/2018/05/30/anne-dechant/" target="_blank">VOSH (Lakewood OH) </a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Saturday, July 21, 2018 </strong><br>10pm<a contents="&nbsp;Natalie's Coal Fired Pizza and Music Room&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://tickets.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=17dc6b8ce7e3c157f1b6f0dd008b7f8d&vqitq=68715db7-42fb-4031-b78f-5f2b2a94f596&vqitp=585918b9-9c90-4ff6-a97f-bf98779f95af&vqitts=1530802959&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=876df4831ba7f26e4a13ef4ca64f2623" target="_blank"> Natalie's Coal Fired Pizza and Music Room </a><br>(Columbus OH) </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Reserve your seats <a contents="now" data-link-label="Tour" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank">now</a>! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">For more shows (and there are more!) and tour info., click <a contents="HERE&nbsp;" data-link-label="Tour" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank">HERE </a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thanks for being my neighbor. I like you just the way you are! </span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large">To download the track "Crazy 'Bout You" for free, go to https://anneedechant.com/dl and enter the code <em> </em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><em>(AED Members get a free download in every newsletter. To get free downloads <a contents="sign up" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">sign up</a> for AED Mailing List.)</em></span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/5298835
2018-06-15T21:49:40-05:00
2018-06-15T21:49:40-05:00
G.A.R. Hall Voices in the Valley, Tomorrow!
<p>SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 2018 <br>8PM <br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.peninsulahistory.org/voices-in-the-valley/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/e46e4a7738ff48ae9390fc2f8b9bf42558eed3f7/original/gar-logo-final-768x768.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a></p>
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<p><span class="font_large">PROUDLY PRESENTS </span></p>
<p><br><a contents="" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/3d6b136c80de57500fcc65fef7be8e2f910fc75c/original/aed-logo-final2-landscape.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"> WITH </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">PETE CAVANO (Lead guitar, banjo) <br>PAUL LEWIS (Bass, Vocals) </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Show at 8pm <br>Doors at 7:30pm <br>Click <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.peninsulahistory.org/voices-in-the-valley/" target="_blank">here</a> for tickets </span></p>
<p><em><span class="font_large">"DeChant is first and last a story-teller, an artist who writes with a shit-kicker urgency and sweet understanding of the people who stumble and keep keeping on. As we listen to songs about a transgender boy, a woman dealing with substance abuse, or any of us locked in a struggle with regret - all in the enigmatic shadow of God - we are reminded again, as we so often are by our finest artists, of the heights to which American music can aspire." </span></em></p>
<p><em><span class="font_large">-Frye Gaillard, Author of Watermelon Wine: Remembering the Golden Years of Country Music</span></em></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/5230647
2018-05-12T10:19:13-05:00
2018-05-12T10:19:13-05:00
I stink at basketball, the Big Quit, My Friend Cindy Hofelich
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>New recording "Lost in Kentucky" coming spring 2018! </strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Good morning this is a post from earlier this week that went out to my <a contents="mailing list" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">mailing list</a>. If you're not an AED mailing list member and would like to get latest tour updates, first shot at winning the "Where Am I?" on the road, contests, ticket discounts, free downloads and more, sign up!...Here's the most recent mailer...ATTENTION AVON LAKE Classes of 81, 82, 83, 84!!!!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Yesterday, I was in the kitchen and I told Erin, "open up the bin I'm going to shoot!". Shoot an empty water bottle into the recycle bin that was. I shot....I missed. "And that's why I was not first team in basketball!", I yelled. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I played basketball in high school. I stunk! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">My life from birth through high school was filled with sports, organized and not. I played with my friends on the field at the end of my dead end road. I played on the street, in front yards, in back yards, at Blesser Field in Avon Lake. I played constantly. In the fall it was football, in the summer every day, baseball. I absolutely loved it, the quintessential tomboy. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">In high school I was a track star. I was co-captain of the track and cross country teams and I was good at it. But I was no way the talent of my team mate Donna Schuh who was the state champ in the long jump. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I got used to being good at the sports I played. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Then I joined the basketball team. Don't ask me why. I can't remember. I guess I figured I'd be great at it and it would be fun. Neither was true. We had an excellent team. I was not a contributor to the excellence. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I road the pine pony mostly and I cannot remember making one basket, not one. I may have, but if I did it is lost in a sea of missed shots, a yuk feeling when I thought of practice and the embarrassment of never understanding zone defense. In addition I didn't get along very well with my coach. We did not understand one another. Her perception of me was wrong and that made for an even more difficult time. I wasn't much for team dynamics either. There were other factors I won't go into but everything together made for a bad feeling in me. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I did finish out my junior season (maybe it was sophomore, I'm used to blocking this time in my life) of basketball and then re-evaluated my sports life and how much fun I wasn't having. I confided in my awesome mother and my awesome teacher, Mary Sue Reimueller. My mom preferred that I take a break from sports and relax a little and Mary Sue told me she was very proud of me for making a decision NOT TO PLAY BASKETBALL AND TO JOIN SKI CLUB!!!!!! Hell yes!!! The ski club: Every weekend, 2 busloads of kids yelling, laughing, eating on the bus and headed southeast down the highway to Brandywine Ski "Resort". At the helm were teachers who were as laid back as all of us. It was all kinds of hilarious. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Earlier that year during the basketball season I had gone to Aspen for my first all-ski vacation. My cousin Debbie Butts invited me on the trip and it remains one of THE MOST AWESOME trips I've ever taken. Thank you Debbie for inviting me. I'll never forget watching the women's prison show, "Cell Block H" in our cabin and laughing our heads off. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><span class="font_regular" style="font-size: 12px;">The cult phenomenon from down under </span></span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large">When I returned from my Aspen trip, it's pretty much all I talked about. Aspen this and Aspen that. I had my Aspen ski pin on my ski jacket lapel and felt really cool as I whisked down the "giant" hill at Brandywine and sometimes heard my classmates yell out "Aspen Anne E." from the chairlift. It was good to feel well-liked, I liked being around free spirits and I liked having a blast!!!!! I got to know kids to an extent I probably never would have had I not quit basketball and joined ski club. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Here's the best part. One ski trip, I was at the bottom of the un-Aspen-like ski hill, when I turned and saw a girl I kinda knew named Cindy Hofelich. Cindy was headed up the bunny hill on the t-bar lift. I said, "come up on the chair lift with me". She said she'd never been on the chair lift. I told her to come with me and I'd show her how to use it (after all I'd been to Aspen). She did, up we went and that was our, </span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large"> Cindy Hofelich, daughter of my coaches Joan (yes, I consider her a coach) and Chuck Hofelich, and I spent the rest of our high school years hanging out together. I was constantly at the Hofelich home goofing off, arguing with Chuck and his brother Jim, learning facts from Joan (and the giant crossword puzzle in their bathroom!) and basically being embraced by friendship. Cindy and I were and remain great friends. She is my loyal confidant and companion. She lives in Florida with her husband Craig and they have two daughters, Jessica and Victoria; beautiful, kind and smart like their mom (their dad's cool too!). We manage to visit about every year in spite of our busy schedules. When we do see each other we fall right into place just like on the chair lift at the bottom of the snow covered hill 27 years ago. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">So, sometimes leaving something that feels NOT like YOU, creates a space for something that is YOU! And then all kinds of great things happen. </span></p>
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<p><span class="font_regular">Me and Cindy in Florida at a funeral service for her papa, Chuck, last year. We've both been crying RIP Chuck and love to you Joan! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/f96110a36e60ee8a6529aa1587462bfa34d47a5a/original/img-1533.jpg/!!/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"> </span><span class="font_regular"> Cindy and husband Craig </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">You all have a great weekend doing what you like ok? </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Cleveland I'm headed your way. Nashville, I will miss you especially now when everything has come back to life and I can hear music from my back porch. I'll be back in July. My new EP, "Lost in Kentucky", which I'm so proud to have recorded in Music City, will be in hand! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">If you want to know where I'll be and when click <a contents="here" data-link-label="Tour" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank">here</a> for my tour dates and make plans to come to a live performance. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I like you, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">DeChant out,</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/5186570
2018-04-17T12:41:36-05:00
2022-05-30T08:47:53-05:00
Ready to win?, "Where Am I?" hint in this email, Southgate Music Revival Tomorrow
<p><span class="font-large">OK, it's time to play </span><span class="font-xl">"Where Am I?",</span><span class="font-large"> the game where I give you photo hints from the road and ask you "Where Am I". The winner gets a <em>prize package</em> from me in the mail...old fashioned, snail, real, not virtual, mail, like, on <strong>your doorstep</strong>. </span></p>
<p><span class="font-large">I'm going to make this game more fair, by not always having the first person who answers, win. </span></p>
<p><span class="font-large">Lots of you are busy when I send my emails and may not get to reading until long after I send it. </span></p>
<p><span class="font-large">So, here's the deal. The 10th person to successfully follow these steps, WINS! </span></p>
<p><span class="font-large">Follow these easy steps: </span></p>
<p><span class="font-large">1. Go to the bottom of this page to download "Here I Am", Official song of the Transplant Games of America (bottom of this page). ITS FREE!!!! </span></p>
<p><span class="font-large">2. Look at the photo hints on this page to figure out where I am (city and state). </span></p>
<p><span class="font-large">3. Click on any of the photos and post your answer (city and state) on my blog post titled "Where Am I? Contest Answer Click Here" (in the "add comment" section). </span></p>
<p><span class="font-large">4. #10 Correct Answer Wins! </span></p>
<p><span class="font-large">I will let you know, via video, who #10 the winner is, on Monday, April 16th. You won't be able to see your blog post immediately. That way no one is vying for position. </span></p>
<p><span class="font-large">Ready? GO!!!!! </span></p>
<p><span class="font-large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/ec2ba18435b1055b09dfa62cbb96308080a44e85/medium/img-1608.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/c6fa72b954f4c26ec723c5502dcd9354ae437bee/medium/img-1617.jpg" class="size_m justify_left border_" /><span class="font-large">LIVE SHOW THIS WEEKEND! </span></p>
<p><span class="font-large">Friday, April 13 - Southgate House Lounge - 9:30pm <br>Anne E. DeChant and Thor Platter </span></p>
<p><span class="font-regular">Me, Paul Lewis (bass and vocals), Paul Kovac (vocals, mandolin, banjo, guitar) play together and co-billing with Thor Platter. <br>Two fabulous acoustic trios ready to kick some ass at this awesome venue! <br>Free show - bills of appreciation, appreciated </span></p>
<p><span class="font-regular">If you are in the Cincinnati OH, Newport KY area or you have friends and family there, please share this and encourage them to come out to our show. </span></p>
<p><span class="font-regular">Southgate House Revival <br>111 E 6th St, Newport, KY 41071 Phone 859-431-2201 </span></p>
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<p><span class="font-large">ENJOY, </span></p>
<p><span class="font-large">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/5177883
2018-04-12T10:42:29-05:00
2018-05-12T09:45:01-05:00
"Where Am I?" Contest Answer Click Here
<p>In the comment section type your answer to the "Where Am I?"</p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/5174669
2018-04-10T16:40:39-05:00
2020-06-11T23:45:48-05:00
Will Ferrell's son was right. This weekend in Newport KY with Thor Platter
<p><span class="font_large">Happy Tuesday to you all and welcome to all my new AED Mailing List members. Enjoy your free download of "Here I Am", the official song of the Transplant Games of America (mailing list members get a free download with each email and lots of other perks. <a contents="Join today" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">Join today</a>). I was asked to write a theme for the 2016 Games held in Cleveland Ohio. I did that then performed it live at the Opening Ceremonies of the Games at Public Hall and at the Closing Ceremonies. The song has been licensed for this year's event in Salt Lake City. It will find it's way to more people and many of them will hear a story they know very well. "Here I Am" speaks from the perspective of both the transplant survivor/recipient and the transplant donor. I hope you'll download and listen to the song then share it with anyone you think might be inspired. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">On November 8, I along with some generous performers in Cleveland will be part of a benefit to raise awareness of organ donation. We'll be at Music Box Supper Club....details when we get closer. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">And now a story....</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/099fee6cd434235efa171c825b998ddb75de1802/medium/images.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" />I was watching Will Ferrell on a late night show a while back and he told a story that has stuck with me. It's not only funny but has something in it to remember as you're marching along. Here's the story... </span></p>
<p><em><span class="font_large">Will was at his son's soccer game (his son was about 6 at the time) when he huddled up with him during a break in the game and asked, "Do you wanna go big or go home?!". His son replied, "I wanna go home. It's rainy and I'm cold. I wanna go home". </span></em></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I love this story. Today I was thinking about why I like it so much. First of all it's funny but there's also an element of unexpectedness and truth in it. "It's rainy and I'm cold. I wanna go home." It's great isn't it? It's a great reminder that it's ok to acknowledge how you feel and it's ok to say no. In spite of the pressure to keep playing soccer, to win, to do what was expected of him (and be miserable), Will's son opted to express his true feelings. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I think lots of times we push through things that we really don't need to. The culture in which I was raised taught me to quite often look at things in just two ways, win/lose, smart/dumb, pretty/ugly and on and on. It's all very competitive, result oriented and judgmental. It has nothing to do with enjoying right where you are and it's a rough way to go. We are raised to "not quit" to "win" to "be the best". All of that requires a drive that sometimes plays on our fears instead of our fulfillment. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I push through things a lot! Try to measure up. I bet you do too. But what if I focus on being where I am when I am and not just at the end result or my imagined end result of what I'm doing? When I try this, I'm in tune and I can be aware of things as they're happening. How many times are you in a place or time that is different than the space and time you're actually in simply because you want to avoid right where you are. I'm not suggesting that we should quit whenever something is uncomfortable or challenging. I'm suggesting that if we acknowledge when we're uncomfortable and ask why, we might change what we're doing or the WAY we're doing it. Are we doing something just to prove something or are we doing it because we're enjoying it? If I am not enjoying something I've been trying to ask myself why. Most of the time, it's my perception of the situation that is making me not enjoy myself. I'm imagining what people are thinking or feeling. I'm imagining what's going to happen 10 minutes from now. I'm thinking about things outside myself, basically, things I can't control. If it's something I can control, I may not be, because taking action is uncomfortable and that's making me unhappy. So if I just get in there and bring myself to the moment, acknowledge how I'm feeling and that it's ok to feel that way, I think I'm given some perspective and I make better decisions. I'm also better able to let go of the feeling if I need to. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">When I'm in tune and I can say, I don't want this or I do want this. I like this or I don't like this. That's what Will Ferrell's son did that day on the soccer field. He didn't care about what his dad thought or what anyone else expected of him. He didn't think about the end result...winning or losing. He was playing a game, nothing life or death and it had ceased to be fun. So he was brave and said, "It's rainy and I'm cold. I wanna go home"....Bravo! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="" data-link-label="Blog" data-link-type="page" href="/blog" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/642d038f0199a07fe1020603321cb1914d41d258/small/download.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></a></span><span class="font_regular">Click on this photo to share your stories of truly expressing yourself when it was difficult or when you're in 10 places in your head other than in the moment that's happening. These will post on my blog so just things you feel comfortable sharing. I'd love to read them! </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Here's this weekend's line up: </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Friday, April 13 - <a contents="Southgate House" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://southgatehouse.com" target="_blank">Southgate House</a> Lounge - 9:30pm</strong> <br><strong>Anne E. DeChant and Thor Platter</strong> <br>Me, Paul Lewis (bass and vocals), Paul Kovac (vocals, mandolin, banjo, guitar) play together and co-billing with Thor Platter. <br>Two fabulous acoustic trios ready to kick some ass at this awesome venue! <br>Free show - bills of appreciation, appreciated </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">If you are in the Cincinnati OH, Newport KY area or you have friends and family there, here's where you should go this Friday... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/cf75a1d890c968d6e7e6363323c2f18c2caea09a/medium/download-1.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Southgate House Revival <br>111 E 6th St, Newport, KY 41071 Phone <a href="tel:859-431-2201">859-431-2201</a> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">This old mansion, is Southgate House. Here's the big room... <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/5d35693930b50e47b0b650a131b07c9566ebcf5a/medium/download-2.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">The Sanctuary inside Southgate House, the big kids room! </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Will you help make my first performance here a success by sharing this with your peeps? It'll come back to you 10 fold. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Well, that's it for now. My latest release, "Lost in Kentucky", is in the works and we're busy creating a spring release. Stay tuned. If you'd like to make a small donation to the project, you can by clicking <a contents="here" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">here</a>. But I'm sure some politician is asking you to do that daily!!! But music is WAY better than politics so.... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thank you for being and AED Mailing list member and DIY Musician supporter. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Your awesome and I like you, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
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Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/5150915
2018-03-27T17:27:24-05:00
2018-03-27T17:27:25-05:00
This Thursday Natalie's in Columbus then to Knoxville
<p><span class="font_large">Hey hey and and good evening,</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thank you thank you thank you to all of you who came out to see me and the band during my 3 week stint in Ohio. We had so much fun performing for you at The Music Box Supper Club, Stocker Arts Center, Mustard Seed Cafe and the final show, a packed house at Lakewood Public Library. The day of my library show was a Sunday and a REALLY nice sunny day so I thought I'd have a small crowd. I guess you figured you could soak up the sun before and after my show. Thanks too to buddy Jim Tigue for inviting Kelly and me out to O'Tooles in Lakewood to do a mixed set of originals and covers. What a great crowd and what a blast. We sang Mellencamp, Loggins, Violent Femmes, John Denver....LOVE IT! I want to thank the venue owners/operators for hosting me and being so gracious. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">This Thursday I head to Columbus Ohio for Songwriter Showcase at Natalie's Coal Fired Pizza and Music Room. I am performing with some absolutely wonderful singer songwriters: Sarah Peacock and Olivia Millerschin. This will be a great night of music. Get your <a contents="tickets here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://tickets.vendini.com/ticket-software.html?t=tix&e=d14cda42a36da8c8c62c4fca64edfc7d&vqitq=a7af441a-dea8-49d6-9c60-9562272bd265&vqitp=8c99f1d9-9e95-448f-b9c9-3f937d96f253&vqitts=1522189560&vqitc=vendini&vqite=itl&vqitrt=Safetynet&vqith=8cbdef759669cb13177414345003b849" target="_blank">tickets here</a>. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">Songwriter Showcase at <a contents="Natalie's&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://nataliescoalfiredpizza.com" target="_blank">Natalie's </a><br>Thurs., March 29, 2018 <br>9pm </span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Hosted by Eric Gnezda, this series, held the last Thursday of each month, features the finest regional and national singer-songwriters performing “in-the-round” in a wide range of styles, from Grammy and Kerrville winners to the best up-and-coming songwriters. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Then it's on to Knoxville for: </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><a contents="Troubadour Roadhouse and Performance Hall&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/troubadourroadhouse" target="_blank"><strong>Troubadour Roadhouse and Performance Hall</strong> </a><br><strong>Monday, April 2, 2018 <br>6:30pm </strong><br>4705 Old Kingston Pike Knoxville, TN 37919 865-851-8650 </span><br> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong><a contents="WDVX FM's The Blue Plate Special Radio Show&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://wdvx.com/program/blue-plate-special/" target="_blank">WDVX FM's The Blue Plate Special Radio Show </a><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/7fb8d22f4d52d46f70562165e6ca796333ec999e/small/unknown.jpeg" class="size_s justify_center border_" />Tues., April 3, 2018 <br>12pm EST </strong></span><br> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br><span class="font_large"><strong><a contents="The Emporium Center&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.knoxalliance.com/about-the-emporium/" target="_blank">The Emporium Center </a></strong></span><br><span class="font_large"><strong>Friday, April 6, 2018 <br>6pm EST </strong><br>Gallery Opening of Photographer Joe Longobardi <br>Downtown Knoxville's Art Center & Gallery 100 S. Gay St., Knoxville TN</span><br><br><span class="font_large"> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">That's it that's all for now! I'll see you around the corner! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Be sweet. I like you just the way you are! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">To download the track "Fly" for free, go to https://anneedechant.com/dl and enter the code <em>(This is exclusive to mailing list members. If you're not one, just visit <a contents="my web site" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">my web site</a> and sign up!)</em></span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/5126459
2018-03-13T16:24:05-05:00
2018-03-20T21:22:35-05:00
No winner yet for "Where Am I?" Contest, this weekend's shows
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<p><span class="font_large">Hello and good evening, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thanks to everyone who was at O'Tooles in Lakewood last night to hear me, Jim Tigue and Kelly Wright perform some of our favorite covers as well as some originals. We could not have asked for a better crowd! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">There is still no winner for the "Where Am I?" Contest that was posted yesterday. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Several of you identified where I was in the photo at the bottom of this page, but no one has claimed the prize you see here. This bracelet sells for $35.00 and is beautiful. If you're thinking about attending the show at the fabulous Cirigliano Studio Theatre inside Stocker Arts Center, I encourage you to answer the question below, purchase your tickets to the March 16th or March 17th show, send me proof of purchase and take home this hand-stamped, brass, "Love Your Neighbor" bracelet. We'll have it waiting for you.... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/abf75964d0cd72f9ce03bc4c9877465133adacb4/original/img-1567.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Hand stamped, "Love Your Neighbor" Bracelet </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Friday March 16th and Saturday March 17th @ 8pm </strong><br>The Acoustic Trio performs in the beautiful and stellar sounding, <br><strong>Cirigliano Studio Theatre at Stocker Arts Center </strong><br>Lorain County Community College, Stocker Arts Center <br>1005 N. Abbe Road <br>Elyria, OH 44054 <br>(440) 366-4040 </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">It's going to be a very special weekend of music so please join us because, "Life without musc would be a mistake." -Nietzsche </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">If and when you know the answer to "Where Am I?", click on the photo to be taken to my tour page, purchase your ticket(s) for one of this weekend's shows and send me confirmation (you can take a screen shot and email me at annee@anneedechant.com) of that purchase. First person to buy ticket(s) and send word to me, wins the bracelet in the photo above. You can pick up your prize on the 16th or 17th at Stocker Center. Here we go.... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="" data-link-label="Tour" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/b5275306e11e05848a2db7499f5d7bf09b201018/original/lighthouse.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Good Luck! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">See you this weekend, </span></p>
<p><br><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/06185bcaeb12baf15c014867e36adb77b69aca03/small/screen-shot-2017-11-28-at-1-48-16-pm.png" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/5123043
2018-03-11T23:05:19-05:00
2018-03-12T15:04:52-05:00
Win Now! "Where Am I?" contest, Stocker Arts Center this weekend!
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<p><span class="font_large">Good Morning! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Welcome new mailing list members. Enjoy your free download of "Fool For You" from my 2004 release, "Girls and Airplanes". </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Today we're playing "Where Am I?" and the prize is... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/abf75964d0cd72f9ce03bc4c9877465133adacb4/medium/img-1567.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">This. A hand stamped, brass, "Love Your Neighbor" bracelet. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">But first this... and this is part of the contest...so read up! </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br><span class="font_large"><strong>Friday March 16th and Saturday March 17th @ 8pm </strong><br>The Acoustic Trio performs in the beautiful and stellar sounding, <br><strong>Cirigliano Studio Theatre at Stocker Arts Center </strong></span><br><span class="font_regular">Lorain County Community College, Stocker Arts Center <br>1005 N. Abbe Road <br>Elyria, OH 44054 <br>(440) 366-4040 </span><br><span class="font_large">If you've not been to Stocker, I encourage you to treat yourself to this show. Pete, Kelly and I will be performing songs from my upcoming recording as well as many of your favorites. It's going to be a very special weekend of music so please join us. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Now, for the contest. I'm going to give you a picture clue (mailing list members receive this clue 5 minutes before non members on Twitter and FB. If you want to be a member, sign up <a contents="here" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">here</a>). If and when you know the answer to "Where Am I?", click on the photo to be taken to my tour page, purchase your ticket(s) for one of this weekend's shows at Stocker and send me confirmation (you can take a screen shot) of that purchase. First person to buy ticket(s) and send word to me, wins the bracelet in the photo above. You can pick up your prize on the 16th or 17th. Here we go.... <br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="Tour" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/b5275306e11e05848a2db7499f5d7bf09b201018/original/lighthouse.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Good Luck! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">See you this weekend, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
<p> </p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/5106486
2018-03-01T18:37:41-06:00
2018-10-26T21:22:04-05:00
Singing with Me, New Merchandise, check out these bracelets!
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Good evening everyone and to those of you here in Cleveland please don't freeze your a**es off!<br>A reminder to tune in tomorrow morning to </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/ffc2c6792e9af47c78e86b79928cf140183032ef/small/fox-8.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">We'll join Stephanie, Wayne, Andre, Todd and Kristi to rock your morning. Our first song will be at 7:45am. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Then on <strong>Saturday, March 3 we'll all be at Music Box Supper Club for an 8pm</strong> show. Join us at this most awesome music spot in Cleveland. You'll love the food, you'll love the view, you'll love the show! You're also invited to love the sound of yourself and the rest of those in attendance singing along with me and the band. Please join me on "Prelude to Swing". Click <a contents="here" data-link-label="Music & Merch" data-link-type="page" href="/music-merch" target="_blank">here</a> (scroll down to "Specialty Tracks") to get the lyrics and listen to the song (you can download the song for free) so you're ready to go Saturday night. You'll come in on "Who will stand and fight Lord" and sing through the rest of the song. I hope you'll join us. Don't worry about your voice. This is for fun and inspiration!<br>So step up to the...</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/f674e1a5074f642da4a7221e156cd4b321b6a1bd/medium/186192792.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">If you don't have your tickets to the Music Box show yet, here is a link to discounted tickets. This discount is for mailing list members only. If you are not a member and would like discounts like these as well as first hints to my road contest "Where Am I", click <a contents="here" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">here</a> and sign up!</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">I'll be looking and lIstening for you.</span><br> </p>
<p> <span class="font_large">Lastly, here is a new merch. item that arrived today! Some of you may be familiar with my song, "What Do You Care". In that lyric is a line that says, "I Am a Child of God". I thought this would make a really nice bracelet, so I found Blue Corner on Etsy and asked Selina if she could make them. Here is one.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/745fe1dbec297a2e09fa5733b095d18f4829d07b/medium/img-1568.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/18bad54bb4a626b49ac735265be8046c7a840670/medium/img-1569.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /> Sterling silver, hand-stamped bracelet</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/476e12d2d424f7797c30b5a51dbd683176dae5ef/medium/img-1570.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Selina also created this inspired by my songs, "Go Get Joe", "A Dream" and "Where We Are"</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/abf75964d0cd72f9ce03bc4c9877465133adacb4/original/img-1567.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/f78644787854d7019281c1a43cedbc5da5fe3b92/original/img-1565.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Order yours <a contents="now" data-link-label="Music & Merch" data-link-type="page" href="/music-merch" target="_blank">now</a> or get it at a show.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Have a great night, stay warm and I'll see you soon. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/3d6b136c80de57500fcc65fef7be8e2f910fc75c/small/aed-logo-final2-landscape.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/5099356
2018-02-26T07:52:51-06:00
2018-02-26T15:26:15-06:00
Will you sing with me?
<p><span class="font_large">Greetings Everyone! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I hope was a restful weekend for you all. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I'm back in Ohio for a string of shows beginning with an appearance on <strong>Fox 8 Morning Show on Friday, March 2</strong>. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">I am writing to ask if you if you would like to SING with me. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">I'd like to ask you all to join me and the band on a song at my <strong>Music Box Supper Club (March 3)</strong> show and both my shows at <strong>Stocker Arts Center (March 16 and 17)</strong>. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="" data-link-label="Music & Merch" data-link-type="page" href="/music-merch" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/f674e1a5074f642da4a7221e156cd4b321b6a1bd/medium/186192792.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Click photo so you can SING SING SING! <br>When you get to the page, scroll down to "Specialty Tracks" to find "Prelude to Swing"</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Fill the Music Box and the Stocker Arts Center with all our voices! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The song is the Prelude to my song "Swing" which will be included on the new EP, "Lost in Kentucky". I'd love to have all your voices on it at these shows. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">If you'd like to join me just click photo above and you'll be taken to a ruff mix of the tune and the lyric page. It's free to download so if you want to practice in your car, on your run, during your workout, whatever, you can. I'd LOVE to hear you sing with me. I ask that you join me on the second verse, beginning with, "Who will be my strength Lord" and sing with me to the end. You can sing the melody or a harmony (I know lots of you can because I've heard you!) if you'd like. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">A reminder, that if you like to help support the latest recording, you can! I'm not doing a fundraising campaign this time, but recording and releasing a record is still a costly endeavor, and if you'd like to help this indie artist release her music, you may by clicking... <br> ⬇ <br><a contents="" data-link-label="Music & Merch" data-link-type="page" href="/music-merch" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/4ab360167b6d22e39e46deafefe4d64e29705a6c/small/aed18-coversquare.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></a> ⬆ </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Any amount helps. The EP is in the works in Nashville and I thank you for your patience as I insist on bringing you the best recording I can. </span><br> </p>
<p><span class="font_large">Here is a list of shows for March. Please come and sing with me!!!!! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Friday, March 2 - Fox 8 Morning Show (Cleveland) - 7am </strong>(Ugh!) <br>Join the band, Stephanie, Kristie and Wayne to wake up your day! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Saturday, March 3 - <a contents="Music Box Supper Club" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicboxcle.com/event/anne-e-dechant-mar3/" target="_blank">Music Box Supper Club</a> - 8pm</strong> <br>Full Band Show - Discount Tickets here (discount exclusive to mailing list members, sign up <a contents="here" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">here</a> to start enjoying discounts, prizes and the first word on all things AED)</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Friday, March 9 - Mustard Seed Cafe (Highland Square) - 8:30pm</strong> <br>Full Band Show </span></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">Sunday, March 11 - Mustard Seed Cafe (Montrose) - 11:30am-2:30pm </span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Monday, March 12 - O'Tooles - 7:30pm </strong><br>Anne E. joins Jim Tigue for a laid back and wonderful night of original and cover tunes </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Fri., March 16, Sat., March 17 - 7:30pm <br>Stocker Arts Center Studio Sessions </strong><br>The fabulous acoustic trio performs and intimate show. Tickets <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.lorainccc.edu/stocker/event-categories/studio-sessions/" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Sun., March 18 - Lakewood Public Library - 2pm </strong><br>Acoustic Duo Show inside the gorgeous Lakewood Public Library - Open and free to the public </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Thurs., March 29 - Natalie's Coal Fired Pizza - 9pm </strong><br>Songwriters Showcase featuring Anne E DeChant, Olivia Millerschin, Sarah Peacock </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">See you soon! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/c8df22d4d3bc7dfaa0a7ac93f0003844f36eab23/small/aed-logo-final-smallestest.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/5092304
2018-02-21T19:29:34-06:00
2018-02-21T19:29:34-06:00
Yes, I'll Talk About Guns, March Shows
<p><span class="font_large">I cannot consider the events of last week and write an email to you that simply shares news of my upcoming shows. But this is a bit of a read. If you'd like to read it, then click this logo... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="" data-link-label="Guns email" data-link-type="page" href="/guns-email" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/3d6b136c80de57500fcc65fef7be8e2f910fc75c/small/aed-logo-final2-landscape.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"> Here are some of my upcoming shows. For a complete list visit my <a contents="tour&nbsp;" data-link-label="Tour" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank">tour </a>page </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">I hope you tune in/come. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>*Tuesday, Feb. 27 - WRUW FM 91.1 - 8am </strong><br>I'll join one of my favs, DJ Charlie Saber, for Rock and Country Casserole. Charlie and I will talk music and spin some of my favorite artists that you might not hear on commercial radio. Listen live and please, give us a call Studio Phone Line: (216) 368-2208 </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">*Friday, March 2 - Fox 8 Morning Show (Cleveland) - REALLY EARLY! </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>*Saturday, March 3 - Music Box Supper Club - 8pm </strong><br><a contents="Tickets&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicboxcle.com/event/anne-e-dechant-mar3/" target="_blank">Tickets</a><br>Discounted for loyal mailing list members </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>*Friday March 16 and Saturday March 17 - Studio Sessions (Intimate acoustic trio show) @ Stocker Arts Center (Lorain County Community College) - 8pm </strong><br><a contents="Tickets" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.lorainccc.edu/stocker/event-categories/studio-sessions/" target="_blank">Tickets</a> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Let's share some music, Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/5072830
2018-02-10T11:45:58-06:00
2018-02-28T06:20:44-06:00
CD Release, Sturgill SImpson's Beef With Country Music
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<p><span class="font_large">Hey everyone, I sent this mailer earlier this week. Here's the latest....</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Coming to you from Ontario Canada. Art work, merchandise and press coverage is set up around my latest recording, "Lost in Kentucky". But I'm writing to tell you I am not ready to release the recording on March 3rd. I'm not yet convinced that we have done the very best with the material on this EP (Extended Play) and I love the material so much that I'm not putting it out into the world when I feel this way. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">So, the <a contents="March 3rd&nbsp;show at The Music Box Supper Club" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicboxcle.com/" target="_blank"><strong>March 3rd show at The Music Box Supper Club</strong></a> in Cleveland won't be a release concert but it will be a great show. I apologize for the change but rather than rush I want to give this a little more attention and offer you something that is top notch that you'll be thrilled to listen to. Back to Nashville I go to get things right. I won't set a release date until I'm sure the mixes are exactly what I want them to be. I hate waiting, but I know better than to compromise here. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">That being said, please DO join me and the band on <strong>March 3rd at The Music Box</strong>! As always, discounted tickets are available exclusively to you, mailing list members. Click on the link: <strong>Discount tickets here</strong> (To receive discounts like this and more, sign up for my mailing list at <a contents="www.anneedechant.com" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">www.anneedechant.com</a>).</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I'll return to Cleveland at the end of this month to rehearse with the band, make an appearance on <strong>Fox 8 in the Morning</strong> (TV is one of the few things that can get me up before 8am) on <strong>March 2</strong>, and then begin a month full of live performances. Just visit <a contents="www.anneedechant.com" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">www.anneedechant.com</a> and you can see what's on the calendar. I'm looking forward to seeing you. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">And now to <strong>Sturgill Simpson's Beef with the Country Music Industry.</strong>... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Saturday, Jan. 27th, I sat up watching Saturday Night Live. Will Ferrell was hosting and Chris Stapleton was the musical guest. I always like to see what Will Ferrell might do and I was really interested in hearing Chris live. So I listened as Mr. Stapleton started to kick some ass, then turned to the guy on stage with him and gave him a verse...a whole verse to play and sing. That man was Sturgill Simpson. Sturgill was in the news in 2016 and again in November of last year because Sturgill has a beef with the Country Music Association. Simply put, he doesn't like what's being played on country radio and he has issue with the Merle Haggard Spirit Award created in 2016. Here's what he posted: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">“If the ACM wants to actually celebrate the legacy and music of Merle Haggard, they should drop all the formulaic cannon fodder bull—- they’ve been pumping down rural America’s throat for the last 30 years along with all the high school pageantry, meat parade award show bull—- and start dedicating their programs to more actual Country Music,” </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Simpson won a Grammy last year for Best Country Album and was nominated for Album of the year (Adele's "25" won). But he was not invited to the CMAs. So he took himself and his guitar to Bridgestone arena and busked outside. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">"While he was outside, Simpson had a sign that read 'I don’t take requests but I take questions about anything you want to talk about because fascism sucks.' That just might be a dig at the CMA Awards media guidelines released last week, which stated reporters could be kicked out if they asked country singers about sensitive topics such as the Las Vegas tragedy, gun control or politics. After intense backlash, the CMA apologized and lifted the restrictions." -Washington Post </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">A note, Sturgill posted about the Merle Haggard Spirit Award before its first recipient, Miranda Lambert, was announced. He had this to say about that: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">"Shortly after I initially posted this it was announced that Miranda Lambert would be the award recipient," Simpson wrote. (As with most Facebook and social-media posts, Simpson was not concerned with punctuation and we have left his original thoughts intact.) "Before people start chasing clickbait by putting words in my mouth I feel the need to clarify that I was not aware of this at the time of my original post and my words were in no way directed at her. I know that Merle liked and respected her so it's good to see there is at least some blue sky in all of this. I don't know Miranda nor have I ever met her but something tells me that in her heart, she knows I'm dead on." </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/c3eb92a948899718f3550202227c032a89946d54/medium/mgid-uma-image-cmt.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span><span class="font_regular"> Merle and Miranda </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Simpson is largely ignored by mainstream Nashville in spite of having a #1 Album, "A Sailors Guide to Earth", on the Billboard Charts. It's a wonderful record but not what you hear on country radio...much deeper and musically more like classic country and I think much more sophisticated. Here's a link to his song/video, <a contents='"All Around You"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/wdlk3W_pfcI" target="_blank">"All Around You"</a>. I love it. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I was so happy to see Chris Stapleton and Sturgill Simpson on TV last Saturday. They are fantastic live performers: no tracks, no monkey business, just raw talent. I am pleased that Sturgill spoke out about the state of country music. I agree with him and am hoping there will be a turn around from most of what we are currently hearing. Mr. Stapleton's rise to fame may be a forecast. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/9648e3ae1f68f7d08bb53221bebad079a7a50da7/original/stapleton-and-sturgill-simpson-on-snl-jan-27-2018-billboard-1548.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span><span class="font_regular"> Chris Stapleton and Sturgill Simpson, Saturday Night Live </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I wonder if you're tired of women being described as "pretty little" things with "tiny hands" and of it seeming like people have nothing better to do and no greater, more meaningful story than standing around a bon fire with some "Crown" in a plastic cup followed by a "pretty little thing" with "hips like honey so thick and sweet" getting wasted and hanging out in the pick up. Don't get me wrong I love a good party and I think a party song can be great but that's not all there is. People have more to talk about and women are so much more than the portrayal of them in today's country lyrics. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Mr. Simpson contends that he and artists like Jason Isbell have succeeded without the support of the music industry and will continue to do so.... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">That's the power of the people at work and it makes me hopeful that people want more than what's being fed to them on the radio. It's also why I can survive as an artist. I receive a tiny tiny bit of radio play but I have you. I have you to come to my shows, buy my music and share my music with others. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">So until there's a change, we carry on. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I hope to see tons of you in March. If you haven't seen a show, now's the time! I will keep you updated on what's going on with the new recording. Be assured those of you who generously donated money to the making of this recording, that I am making sure that money is well spent and leading to a record we can both be proud of. Thank you for your patience. </span><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/be949df3f4ae647d5d62177a86a5caa692515c6e/medium/nbcolympics-top-914865380.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I wish you a great weekend and I wish athletes from around the world a wonderful XXIII Olympic Winter Games! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"> Anne E.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/3d6b136c80de57500fcc65fef7be8e2f910fc75c/small/aed-logo-final2-landscape.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></span><br> </p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4986067
2017-12-20T10:05:39-06:00
2018-04-09T08:46:18-05:00
Let It Snow, Let's Roll
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<p><span class="font_large">Good morning one and all and welcome new mailing list members. Enjoy your free download of "Let It Snow" from mine and Pete Cavano's Christmas CD, "One Voice One Guitar" (see below). </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Here's this week's line up. Tonight we roll with: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/45c647a420103b0695ca5dc0bec5e673b93047ed/small/a0d-6060web2-270x180.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><br><strong>Wed., Dec. 20, 2017 </strong><br><a contents="Sarah's Vineyard&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sarahsvineyardwinery.com/" target="_blank">Sarah's Vineyard </a><br>Acoustic Duo <br>No Cover <br><strong>7pm </strong></span></p>
<p><br><br><span class="font_large"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/7a9d194468be085bc695cfa16a059e3d06e78117/small/music-box-square.jpeg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><br>Thurs., Dec. 21, 2017 </strong><br><a contents="Music Box Supper Club&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicboxcle.com/event/anne-e-dechant-dec21/" target="_blank">Music Box Supper Club </a><br>Full Band <br><strong>7:30pm</strong> $15.00 pre-sale, $18.00 at door <br>Mailing list members, click photo for discounted tix <br>If you'd like to enjoy discounts like this one sign up for the <a contents="AED Mailing List" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">AED Mailing List</a></span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large">My <strong>Cleveland Urban Winery</strong> Show has been <strong>cancelled</strong> due to a double booking. If you were planning on coming, I apologize, but the winery has booked a private party in their space at the same time as my scheduled appearance. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Wishing all of my friends in Nashville a very Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah! We'll be up north for a bit and will look forward to seeing you in the new year! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Clevelanders, I'll see you starting tonight at Sarah's Vineyard and on the banks of the Cuyahoga tomorrow night. If you've not seen a full band show, treat yourself. Special guests, Matt Sobol, Theresa Bost and Carissa Rowe. Pete, Erik, Chuck, Kelly and I are excited to see you! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E. </span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/dbc1550ab62dc46f172cc9e0494a8315919976da/medium/download-1.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">To download the track "Let It Snow" for free, go to https://anneedechant.com/dl and enter the code</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4963520
2017-12-05T13:56:47-06:00
2018-03-17T09:28:58-05:00
Win Prizes, December Shows
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<p><span class="font_large">Good afternoon, good afternoon. The holiday season is upon us and I think the cool down today will make it feel even more like it. Our neighborhood in East Nashville is looking beautiful as those who celebrate Christmas drape beautiful lights on their landscaping, hang wreaths on doors, inflate snowmen and Christmas dragons???? (I don't know) on their lawns and place trees in their windows. It's one of my favorite times of the year. Before I head to Cleveland for my and my family's celebration, I've got a couple of shows here in Nashville. </span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/0c8e77e1fff012b2b576894d48553bc773847c26/medium/24257471-10215065245525774-1895030104-n.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I'm honored to have been asked to play at <a contents="SongNest LIVE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.songnestlive.com/" target="_blank">SongNest LIVE</a>'s One Year Anniversary Celebration at the <a contents="Crying Wolf&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thecryingwolf.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Crying Wolf </strong></a>in East Nashville. <br><strong>Tues., Dec. 5 @ 7:30pm </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">My buddy Craig Lackey started this songwriters' night with his friend Ken Veltz. Craig and Ken hand select singer/songwriters from all over and host an in the row songwriters "round" each Tuesday. I have played at SongNest LIVE and been an audience member and I always enjoy the night. In a town so filled with musicians, writers and music venues, you sometimes have to start your own thing in order to be a part of it all. That's exactly what these two guys did and now they celebrate one year! Congratulations Ken and Craig. <br>Come out and enjoy a burger and a cocktail and see the awesome line up! Everyone plays just one song. I love the challenge. Get 'em in 1! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">On Wednesday I head to my favorite spot at Nashville Airport (BNA), Starbucks at the arrivals gate. I've met so many people at this gig. It has lead me to lots of places and thanks to it, I've made some dear friends. You never know what you're going to see, but there's always one beautiful reunion...like this... </span></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/LjO1C2YSA2Q" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/fff3546105c377258e680c7003a299a4776c3cec/small/screen-shot-2017-12-04-at-8-17-48-pm.png" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Click on photo </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Wed., Dec. 6 from 2-4pm</strong> <br>Anne E. DeChant <br>Solo/acoustic show at Starbucks, Arrivals gate (you don't need to go through security to attend this) <br><a contents="Nashville International Airport&nbsp;BNA" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.flynashville.com/Pages/default.aspx" target="_blank"><strong>Nashville International Airport BNA</strong></a> <br>Brought to you by Nashville Songwriters Association International and BNA </span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large">Then it's on to Cleveland for 4 performances. Here they are (stick with me. I know you hate to read but I have pictures coming and prizes to win so stick with me!): </span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/45c647a420103b0695ca5dc0bec5e673b93047ed/small/a0d-6060web2-270x180.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></p>
<p><strong>Wed. Dec. 20 @ 7pm </strong><br><a contents="Sarah's Vineyard&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.sarahsvineyardwinery.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Sarah's Vineyard </strong></a><br>Acoustic duo with Anne E. and Pete <br>No Cover <br>Thurs., Dec. 21 @ 7:30pm </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/789b378035b05107b2dbbc99ea7dd251534e1b86/small/logo500.jpg" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><br><a contents="Music Box Supper Club&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicboxcle.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Music Box Supper Club </strong></a><br>Full Band ass kicking concert <br>$15.00 advance, $18.00 day of show...but mailing list members can get them for $13.00 </p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/63fd0ae0b64de9891409f8b5052afc8427a38733/small/screen-shot-2017-12-04-at-8-44-29-pm.png" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><strong>Sat., Dec. 23 @ 7pm </strong><br><strong><a contents="Cleveland Urban Winery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.cleurbanwinery.com/" target="_blank">Cleveland Urban Winery</a></strong><br>Acoustic duo with Anne E. & Pete <br> Check out this new spot on Cleveland's east side. <br> No Cover </p>
<p>Lastly, I will be performing with Pete at </p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/82e43c33c07b3a30cb80aede679dc2cd4740cee2/small/screen-shot-2017-12-04-at-9-08-00-pm.png" class="size_s justify_left border_" /><br><a contents="Avon Lake United Church of Christ" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://avonlakeucc.org/" target="_blank"><strong>Avon Lake United Church of Christ</strong></a>'s <br>Christmas Eve 11pm Service <br><strong>Sun., Dec. 24, 2017, 11pm</strong></p>
<p>If you would like to experience a Christmas message that is poignant, intelligent and wise, do yourself a favor, attend this service and listen to Pastor Kelly Brill. </p>
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<p><span class="font_large">And now, LET'S WIN SOME STUFF! Just click on your favorite Super Hero to choose your prize: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/aa82bce75ba2806dc72f850d45f460178297692b/small/halle-berry-storm-s878x1177.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/3c29c6d331580b65534a87aa7ceb2ac476a3baa9/small/gal-gadot-wonder-woman-s878x851.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/cf5d6622e9e8b83c85d3f184deebcbeeb3624722/small/michelle-pfeiffer-catwoman-s878x579.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><span class="font_large">If you go to www.anneedechant.com and sign up for my mailing list, you'll be able to click on photos like these and get free stuff!!!! Visit <a contents="my web site " data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact" target="_blank">my web site </a>to sign up.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I'm looking forward to tonight, tomorrow and the next day and to seeing you soon! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Stay classy USA, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4934138
2017-11-15T16:59:27-06:00
2018-04-22T15:00:20-05:00
Ticket Winners, Happy
<p><span class="font_large">Good evening to you all!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thanks so much to all of you who watched the video about the making of my new record, "Lost in Kentucky". Thank you for the kind comments as well. I'm grateful to those of you who donated some of your hard earned money to help us get this done. I promise you it will go to good use. You surprise me every time! </span></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/O6WicQVekvs" target="_blank"><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/591a53f5f60d70658c93ba01fb26f87e3e0c45f0/medium/lost-in-ky-map.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">If you missed it the first time, just click on this photo to watch video. </span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large">We are in the mixing stages of the recording now, listening to rough mixes and headed toward getting the music done as well as the art work for this CD. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The first two to comment below my <a contents="video" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/O6WicQVekvs" target="_blank">video</a> on YouTube and winners of tickets to the Music Box Supper Club show on Dec. 21st are: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Bill Scott and Julia Foster, both long-time supporters. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Julia and Bill, please email me at annee@anneedechant.com so that we can arrange for your tickets. Julia, I think you should just come to Cleveland! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Tickets are moving fast for my Music Box show, so get yours now and enjoy a wonderful view of the Cuyahoga, a great meal and some kick ass music. </span><span class="font_large">Click on photo to buy your tickets.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">That's Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017 @ 7:30pm</span></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicboxcle.com/event/anne-e-dechant-dec21/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/8c5bd6a2699418fe7b204971a6fc5ad67ae9027d/medium/v-b71b-178x178.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">View from Music Box Supper Club </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Mailing list members, if you click here (if you're not a mailing list member, <a contents="sign up" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">sign up</a> to get discounts like this) you can enjoy a <strong>$2.00 discount </strong>on your ticket to the Music Box show. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Lastly, I want to tell you about a movie, I was reminded of recently. It's a documentary called "Happy". I love this film because is reminds me to be grateful and that money, once you have enough to feel comfortable, i.e. you are not worried about where your next meal is coming from or where you are going to sleep etc., does not equal happiness. The director, Roko Belic, takes you on a journey around the world in search of what it is that makes people truly happy. I watched it 2 years ago and I still think of it often. It's worth watching and I think a great reminder with the holidays upon us. Here's a link to <a contents='"Happy"&nbsp;' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.netflix.com/title/70243161" target="_blank">"Happy" </a>on Netflix. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I was also reminded that every day, if I name 5 things that I'm grateful for, I always end up with more than 5 things and my life is better: things seem to go more smoothly, I seem to enjoy the present more and I'm more tuned into how I might help someone. My good friends Nomad and Mare (great musicians), speak their 5 things before bed each night. Thank you <a contents="Mare and Nomad " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.marewakefield.com/" target="_blank">Mare and Nomad </a>for sharing this practice! I encourage you all to give if a whirl. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Once again I thank you for your continued interest in my music. I love what I do and I love that you love it. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Enjoy the rest of your week and this coming weekend. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Remember, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/9cf270fb8ed186162bd38b19ecfae183d1948635/medium/fred-rogers.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"> I like you just the way you are </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">If you care to contribute to the making of the new record, "Lost in Kentucky, you can do so <a contents="here" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">here</a>.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4927423
2017-11-10T11:05:19-06:00
2017-11-12T07:58:46-06:00
New Record Coming Soon! Watch video, win tickets.
<p><span class="font_large">Good day to you all! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Good News, the new CD, "Lost in Kentucky" (yes, the title track is about... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/O6WicQVekvs" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/eab9d55888994e62d34f1aed25a8d69bc32dcee4/small/chillin-may-25-2017.jpg?1495741132" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Adam) </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">is in the works. This is an EP and there will be 6 songs on it. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">As I have said at live shows, this one's on me, no crowd funding campaign this time. However, if you would like to help get this record done, you can do so while watching the video. Just follow the prompts or visit my web site and <a contents="donate" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">donate</a>. It's an expensive endeavor and your involvement is surely appreciated. If we get that tip jar half full soon, I can release this on<strong> December 21 at <a contents="The Music Box Supper Club" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicboxcle.com/event/anne-e-dechant-dec21/" target="_blank">The Music Box Supper Club</a>. </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Mailing list members, here's your discount ticket link for that show. If you are not on my mailing list and wish to receive discounts like these,<a contents=" sign up!" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank"> sign up!</a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">As always, I'm grateful for your generosity! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">And now I invite you to watch my video about the band and I recording "Lost in Kentucky"....Kelly is hilarious and you can win tickets to the Dec. 21 Music Box Show....pay attention :) </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Click on Adam's photo to roll tape! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">OX, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E. </span></p>
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Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4904229
2017-10-24T09:03:44-05:00
2021-07-10T05:53:29-05:00
Fishing the Nolichucky, Recording begins!
<p><span class="font_large">This is an update from this weekend.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Good afternoon, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Hopefully you're not reading this right after I send because I think we should all be outside today </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I'm in eastern TN near Johnson City where I have a show tonight at Acoustic Coffeehouse, a sweet little cafe, bar, restaurant, filled with cool people who appreciate music. I start at 8pm. Visit my web site tourpage for details. If you have any friends out this way, encourage them to come! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I just finished tying a blood knot courtesy of YouTube. I was fishing this morning on the Nolichucky River (gorgeous!) when I realized the reel I just bought ($20 bucks for Shakespeare rod and reel at a Nashville pawn shop) had too little line on it. They just stocked the river so I'm sure to hook a fat one and I cannot run out of line. So, I've joined the line from my reel to some extra line I brought and I'll be good to go after this email is sent (I am typing quickly). </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">My touring for 2017 is winding down and recording is winding up. The band will meet me in Nashville tomorrow night and we begin pre-production on Monday. I'll have a new recording (an EP, 5 or 6 songs) for you by the end of this year or early 2018. I'm so excited to have with me my band from Cleveland. Believe it or not this will be our first recording all together. Mike Severs will once again be at the helm. We'll be recording, "What Do You Care", "A Dream" and "Lost in Kentucky", the story of our search for Adam and more. it's gonna be a goodie! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I have only two shows in December. One is on Dec. 20th at Sarah's Vineyard in Cuyahoga Falls and the other, a full band blast at The Music Box Supper Club on Dec. 21st. That's a Wed. and Thurs....It's the holidays...every night is a night out! I'll send all mailing list members a discount link for Music Box tix soon. If you are reading this and you're not on my mailing list, sign up now at www.anneedechant.com. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I know I've not been writing a lot lately. I've been traveling a LOT and was under the weather for a good 2 months (Ugh!) with some kind of bug that just hung on and on, allowing me to perform and function daily but making me feel pretty drained. So I've not been as on top of my social media. But I'm back baby! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">My heart goes out to all those in Houston, The Virgin Islands (yes, somewhere in addition to Puerto Rico that seems to have found themselves in the shadows) and Puerto Rico, as well as those in Mexico and California and I know I'm missing someone but I am not when I say my prayers and when I think about what I might do as an artist in the coming months to offer some help...I've got something brewing. Also my heart is broken for those in the trans gender community who are losing their jobs as a result of a cruel and petty pen. To those of you in the transgender community, I love you and I stand with you and I will do my best to spread the TRUTH about you. I've written a song for you and I'll be recording it ("What Do You Care") this week. My heart to those of you who are challenged with an illness and working to be well. I hear from many of you about some of your fights and please know you are in my thoughts and prayers. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Frye and I had a great time in Daytona Beach Florida with the United Church of Christ's Florida East Region. We presented "With Music and Justice for All" at the stunning Sea Breeze UCC in Daytona. We got to present our show to a crowd of 100, many of them pastors whose congregations we hope to visit in 2018. Special thanks to John Vertigan for taking such good care of us and giving us 4 marvelous days to play in the Atlantic. I truly love this church...walking the walk, walking the walk. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">An now I must bit you adeus as I hear the trout calling. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Here's a photo of my mobile camp before leaving Nashville yesterday. </span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/dc190aee512f891eab148e6af16556e74c7b12c2/original/imag1332-1.jpg?1508611205" class="size_l justify_center border_" />This is my Forrest Gump show (eyes closed hahaha). Once you hop in the cot, you're committed to sleep. I have a skylight so I can star gaze. </p>
<p><span class="font_large">I love being out here. When I'm driving toward a gig I always think, I was made for this. God made it clear to me very early on what my calling is and I am grateful. I hope you are living yours! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">OX, Peace, peace, peace, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4840705
2017-09-07T12:13:09-05:00
2017-09-16T16:23:05-05:00
Home from the great Northwest, onto Ohio tonight.
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<p><span class="font_large">Good afternoon all, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I'm home from the great Northwest. Missed my connecting flight in San Fran due to a late take off in Portland, so I took the red eye home to Nashville....Then I slept until 4pm the next day! There are fires in LA, south of Portland in the Columbia River Gorge in WA. These are all in the path that I traveled and it affected air traffic. Really hoping these fires will end soon. After I left Portland, the city began to be covered in ash. My goodness. </span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/8a88d9470662dba50e2ce9fa0b773a0b641aac1e/medium/imag1295.jpg?1504799788" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><span class="font_regular">Photo taken on my drive back from the Tumbleweed Fest., along the Columbia River Gorge. I was on my way back to Portland when I saw this cloud of smoke. The fire has devastated the heart of the state's nature area. Homes are now being threatened. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Today I hop in the truck and head for Cincinnati for a show at theListing Loon tonight. I'm sharing the bill with a group of artists who were booked at another venue but that venue shut its doors. I was asked if they could share tonight's bill at The LL with me and I said, sure! Here are the acts performing with me tonight: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">She-ep, she plays heartfelt songs on guitar and a lot of ambient noises from her keyboard.Dane Rousay - solo percussion. https://www.danerousay.com/ <br>More Eaze - Electronic pop deconstruction. https://moreeaze.bandcamp.com/ <br>Alex Cunningham - solo violin-drone. https://personalarchives.bandcamp.com/album/ache </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">We'll all meet for the first time tonight. I'm looking forward to hearing them. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I will go on at 9pm as planned. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Then it's on to Akron for a performance at <a contents="Jilly's Music Room" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://jillysmusicroom.com/" target="_blank">Jilly's Music Room</a> with me, Pete and Kelly. Fri., Sept. 8, Show starts at 7:30. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Saturday, Sept. 9, me, Pete and Kelly will be at <a contents="Bar 107&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://107berea.com/index.html" target="_blank">Bar 107 </a>in Berea. Show at 8pm </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Sunday, Sept. 10, I will wake, pour myself a huge cup of coffee and head to Akron for a gig at the Fairlawn <a contents="Mustard Seed" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.mustardseedmarket.com/" target="_blank">Mustard Seed</a>. Show starts at11:30am. Come for a great brunch in Mustard Seed's beautifully remodeled space. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">No Cover for any of these shows! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I will have the new "Go Get Joe" Ts with me. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Here are some photos from the road: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/8cf9de7b24f6e8ef5079e6af8af7abef6a4856c1/medium/imag1297.jpg?1504800390" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span><span class="font_regular">While waiting for my flight from San Fran, I got to spend time with my sweet sweet boys, Tony and Dan. This is a 1961 Ford...Tony's dream car. He took me riding! Wing windows, no power steering and windows young ones would not know how to open! </span></p>
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<p><span class="font_regular"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/c2fb5e1950f760f4d95c40d8c97f58422870a76b/original/imag1293.jpg?1504800583" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Along the Columbia River Gorge...more of these...maybe fewer forest fires? </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/f436467d65efa7e94d7153680be1e01b6a15f53d/medium/imag1290.jpg?1504800636" class="size_m justify_center border_" />View from a replica of Stonehenge which was built as a tribute to soldiers....I don't know... Goldendale WA </span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/f17ad6388436aa09642163666428271073788976/medium/imag1289.jpg?1504800713" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Stonehenge replica. People left coins on part of this and I really wanted them. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Here's the low down on the Stonehenge. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/f75c77ddbdc478aabc334c0a2a716e58a5554b6a/medium/imag1288.jpg?1504800775" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/cc120b36b945b1c9783d580faef45b0e04a96f65/medium/20170829-212131-resized.jpg?1504112294" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">My first show in the Northwest....The Waypost, Portland OR </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">That's all for now. Coming soon, my rant about women's high school sports! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Peace, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4826535
2017-08-25T20:18:20-05:00
2017-09-25T15:44:56-05:00
Watermelon Wine in Mobile this Saturday
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<p><span class="font_large">Good evening to you all, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">For those of you in the Mobile AL area here's your opportunity to see a unique show filled with reading and song. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Frye Gaillard and I will be performing <a contents='"Watermelon Wine and the Poetry of Americana Music"' data-link-label="Watermelon Wine and the Poetry of Americana Music" data-link-type="page" href="/watermelon-wine-and-the-poetry-of-americana-music" target="_blank">"Watermelon Wine and the Poetry of Americana Music"</a> at The Listening Room in downtown Mobile this Saturday. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large"><a contents="The Listening Room" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://thelisteningroommobile.com/" target="_blank">The Listening Room</a>, 78 St. Francis St., Mobile AL <br>Sat., Aug. 26, 2017 <br>Show starts at 8pm <br>Tickets: $20 (Call 251-367-4599 to reserve) </span></strong></p>
<p>Award-winning Nashville songwriter Anne E. DeChant teams with Alabama author, Frye Gaillard for “Watermelon Wine: The Poetry of Americana Music,” a unique program of reading and song. In his award-winning book, Watermelon Wine, Gaillard maintains that great songwriters, like DeChant, explore the depths of the human heart with all the subtlety and feeling of our finest novelists and poets. Gaillard will present brief readings from his works, setting the literary context for Anne E.’s all-acoustic rendition of her songs. DeChant and Gaillard have appeared together at such diverse venues as Belmont University, Kimbro’s Pickin’ Parlor in Franklin, TN, the University of South Alabama, The Southern Festival of Books (Nashville TN), New Covenant United Church of Christ (Charlotte NC), NewSouth Book Store (Montgomery AL), The Alabama Contemporary Arts Center (Mobile AL), Lakewood, Hoover, Ephesus and Woodbury Libraries. In 2016 they will share this program with The Hank Williams Boyhood Home and Museum in Georgiana AL. </p>
<p><span class="font_large">We hope to see you there. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4805784
2017-08-07T17:21:58-05:00
2017-08-21T07:02:30-05:00
How's Adam, Peace Action Fundraiser, Urban Winery, New Dog Shirts in!
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<p><span class="font_large">Hello All, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Welcome new mailing list members. Enjoy your free download of WWIII (if you're a mailing list member you got this download in an email. If not, sign up at www.anneedechant.com) a way back tune but appropriate for this week's events. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Well it's set, the band and I begin recording in October. Pete, Kelly, Chuck and Erik will head down to Nashville and we will record an EP (extended play, that means 5-6 songs) to be released later this year! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">It will be the first time we've recorded together in Nashville. I'm very excited. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Tomorrow, I'll travel to Cleveland for a couple of shows. These were not planned when I booked the year but Cleveland Peace Action asked me to be a part of this year's fundraiser and I want to so on Wednesday, that's what I'll be. I'm honored to be joined on stage not only by Pete and Kelly but by Cleveland Orchestra violinist, Emma Shook. The event starts at 7pm with several members of the orchestra performing. Here are details you need: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.peaceactioncleveland.org/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/34f98303cde61a0801a0242073c1da5d7bd97ede/medium/pand-2017b.jpg?1502141081" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Since I was going to be in town, I spoke with Urban Winery to see if I could do a little gig there. And "yes", so.... </span></p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cleurbanwinery.com/" target="_blank"><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/21bbfe6e1117a68b24f21c8cff9ae16a2569503c/medium/cle-urban-winery.png?1502141351" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">CLE Urban Winery ~ 2180B Lee Road ~ Cleveland Heights, OH 44118 <br>216-417-8313 </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Thurs., Aug. 10 @ 7pm </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Acoustic Duo </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">No Cover </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"> </p>
<p><span class="font_large">New dog shirts are in. This time I went with a midnight blue shirt and matte silver imprint. I will have them at my shows and you can order yours online <a contents="now" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">now</a> as well. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/2740de7cbd2dc8efcf2f7b51b55674cf9aae1960/medium/dog-shirt-words-midnight-blue.jpg?1502141767" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">After Cleveland, I'm going fishing, then to Mobile AL and then on to Washington and Oregon. Fun fun!!!! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">PS Many of you have asked how Adam is doing. He's great! He's back up to his normal weight and his boyish, sassy, I don't need you but maybe I do, ways. We love it. Here's a photo of him with his buddy Guffman hanging out in the bathroom...They may have been smoking. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/ae4fd6a26bbfedf478596c39c1abe261f2fae58f/original/guff-and-adam.jpg?1502142462" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Come and see me. I'll be looking for you! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4772171
2017-07-08T16:12:26-05:00
2017-07-10T07:05:40-05:00
Last show tonight, free download
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<p><span class="font_large">Good evening to you all and welcome new mailing list members. Enjoy your free download of "Old Town Road" from my CD, "Swing". It's a song about my hometown, Avon Lake Ohio. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Tonight is my last show in a string of them in Ohio beginning in June. We finish at </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://107berea.com/index.html" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/3d4030aa61cb8dbb80ad45a5c639a9b85c29619f/medium/unknown.jpeg?1452281110" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">A great spot located across the street from Baldwin Wallace College on Front Street in Berea. You can enjoy a great dinner, a nice drink in a casual and happy atmosphere and enjoy some tunes from me, Pete and Kelly. We'll perform "Old Town Road", some old favorites and new songs from my upcoming EP. Come on out and have some fun before I head to Canada for a little break. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thanks to all the clubs who gave me great spaces to share my music with you. I appreciate the work and your time and attention to music. Thanks to all of you who came out to see us, whether at one of our outdoors gigs...Avon Lake Fireworks, Akron Art Museum, Public Square...or at clubs like Music Box Supper Club, Jilly's, Mustard Seed, Natalies...OR...at The Avon Lake United Church of Christ. I had a wonderful time. I love what I do and I love that you love it! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Nashville, I'll see you in mid July. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Consider coming out tonight. We'll be at <a contents="Bar 107" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://107berea.com/index.html" target="_blank">Bar 107</a> from 9-11pm. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Enjoy the rest of this beautiful summer and thank you. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I must mention the passing of two gentlemen from Avon Lake. Both died suddenly this month and the community of Avon Lake has been hard hit. Today was the funeral of Steve Kimmel at St. Joseph's Church in Avon Lake and yesterday, Rick Dillon passed away in his home. Both men were young, 51 and 54 respectively. They were long time residents of Avon Lake and they will be missed by many. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/88377b9b8d0d51488b44ba91b54fe8fb1d5650fd/medium/8782589-300x300.jpg?1499547583" class="size_m justify_center border_" /> Steve Kimmel </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/f338f3efe950646852a24c2e662b9aee3d50341d/medium/safe-image.jpg?1499547628" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"> Rick Dillon- </span><span class="font_regular">"He could throw that speed ball by you, make you feel like a fool" </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"> </span><span class="font_regular"> -Bruce Springsteen </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">God Bless Steve and Rick and their families. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">God Bless all of you, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4751061
2017-06-20T11:55:25-05:00
2022-01-20T17:06:03-06:00
This Week's Low Down
<p><span class="font_large">Good morning to you all and welcome new mailing list members. Enjoy your free download of "Green Hand" below. This past Saturday, I performed this old favorite with my band and guest vocalists, Theresa Bost and Carissa Rowe at Cleveland's Music Box Supper Club. Great harmonies by these two ladies! Download below. If you are not on my mailing list and would like to receive free downloads, discounts and more, visit <a contents="www.anneedechant.com" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">www.anneedechant.com</a> and sign up.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thanks to everyone who came out to the Music Box this past Saturday. We had a great house on a beautiful night. A great way to start things off. I'll be sharing some photos and videos from that night as soon as I get them. Cell phones were on record during "Lost in Kentucky". Once I receive and approve some footage, I'll share it with you! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">This week we swing right back into it with Downtown at Dusk at the newly remodeled Akron Art Museum. The show is free and open to the public. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">Thursday, June 22, 2017 </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">6:30pm -8:30pm </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="Downtown at Dusk at&nbsp;The Akron Art Museum&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://akronartmuseum.org/" target="_blank"><strong><span class="font_large">Downtown at Dusk at The Akron Art Museum </span></strong></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">Full Band Show </span></strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">Fri., June 23 @ 7:30pm </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">"With Music and Justice for All" </span></strong></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="Avon Lake United Church of Christ&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://avonlakeucc.org/" target="_blank"><strong><span class="font_large">Avon Lake United Church of Christ </span></strong></a></p>
<p><span class="font_large">My great friend, Frye Gaillard will be in town from Mobile AL, for "Music and Justice for All" at the United Church of Christ in Avon Lake. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Doors open at 6:30 for Ice Cream Sundae Bar. Concert begins at 7:30 PM. Free (free-will offering). </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Avon Lake United Church of Christ Southern author Frye Gaillard and award-winning Nashville recording artist Anne E. DeChant team up for an evening of stories and song entitled "With Music and Justice for All." In his writings on the subject of music, Gaillard maintains that great songwriters like DeChant explore the depths of the human condition with all the subtlety and feeling of our finest novelists and poets, raising issues of empathy, compassion and justice. In these unique programs, Gaillard presents brief readings from his works, setting the context for an acoustic performance of original songs by DeChant." </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">Saturday, June 25 </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">House concert in Peninsula OH. </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">Contact me at annee@anneedechant.com to book your House Concert. </span></strong></p>
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<p><span class="font_large">On Sunday I return to Mustard Seed Cafe in Akron (Montrose) for a brunch time concert. </span></p>
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<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">Sun., June 25 </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a contents="Mustard Seed Cafe (Montrose)" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.mustardseedmarket.com/" target="_blank"><strong><span class="font_large">Mustard Seed Cafe (Montrose)</span></strong></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">11:30am - 2:30pm </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">Free solo/acoustic performance </span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large">See you soon! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4731294
2017-06-02T10:49:33-05:00
2022-04-03T17:19:25-05:00
I forgot to tell you...
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<p><span class="font_large">Happy happy June to you all. Welcome new mailing list members. Enjoy your free download of "George", a song off my release "Girls and Airplanes" about my nephew George who graduated from St. Edward's High School last Sunday. Congratulations George! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">It's been a beautiful spring and now we head toward summer. It's wonderful to see flowers growing, fruit and vegetable stands up, doors and windows open at local eateries and birds busy at whatever they're up to as they fly back and forth and talk as much as we all do. What a beautiful world that's been created. I pray we choose to move in the direction of caring for it. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">June also marks the beginning of my busiest season. I have lots of shows on my calendar and continue to add more daily. Just added a performance at the 25th Annual <a contents="Worthington Arts Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.worthingtonartsfestival.com/" target="_blank">Worthington Arts Festival</a>. Sun., June 18th, I'll head down to central Ohio to join Keith Larson, RJ Cowdery and host Eric Gnezda in a songwriters showcase. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The Arts Fest. will be the day after my homecoming show at The Music Box Supper Club. We have a lot to celebrate. I'll be debuting some new songs including, "Lost in Kentucky" which I finished just this week. I'll be recording and releasing an EP this year and I believe I have found my title track. "Lost in Kentucky" is the story of our (that's you too) search for Adam, all the angst and fear and all the love and support shown to us. I hope you'll join me and the band on <strong>Sat., June 17th at 8pm at The Music Box Supper Club</strong> on the west bank of the flats in Cleveland Ohio to celebrate. I'd love to see you.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Click </span><a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://tinyurl.com/m5fd99m" target="_blank"><span class="font_xl">here</span></a><span class="font_large"> to get your discounted (exclusive to mailing list members) tickets. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Once I begin shows on June 17th it's off to the races. Please take a minute to visit my <a contents="tour page" data-link-label="Tour" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank">tour page</a> so you can choose a show or two to attend. There's lots to pick from! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I want to give a shout out to Carol of Bond Edutainment. Carol has been doing booking for me and social media for a couple years. She is now moving to a full time position with her client Mr. Bond and the Science Guys. Congratulations to Carol. I loved working with you and I'll miss you!!!!! Mr. Bond...you just made the list! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Ok, here's what I forgot to tell you in my prior email, "How We Found Adam"....The photo of the cell phone I included was actually a link to the message received on my phone from Verna Cottrell the morning Adam was found at the Cottrell home. I forgot to tell you to click it. So...here it is again, the greatest message ever! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/XRs0MGjXv7A" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/393b6a261be9e665990dd39f5540ee5178aede14/small/th.jpg?1494895937" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Click on the phone </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Enjoy a blissful weekend. I'll be seeing you soon! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4722605
2017-05-25T18:56:35-05:00
2017-05-26T22:20:02-05:00
He bit me!!! Music Box Supper Club Discount and much more!
<p><span class="font_large">Good evening and welcome new mailing list members. Enjoy your free download of "Here I Am" the official theme song of the Transplant Games of America written and performed by yours truly. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Many of you have written to ask how Adam is doing. Adam is moving in the right direction, climbing the mountain back to health. It's weird but my only focus for 8 weeks was finding Adam. Somehow I imagined that he would be in pretty much normal shape. I knew he would probably be thinner and emotionally rattled. I did not anticipate SUCH a weight loss. Adam chose to hide most of his time outside lost in Kentucky. He obviously did not venture out to eat much, just enough to stay alive until he was willing to walk onto a back porch and cry for help. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">As I said in my last email, Adam weighed just 4.6 lbs. the day we got him back. He was covered with ticks (we removed at least 70 from his tiny frame) and extremely anemic with a hematocrit percentage of 12%. Normal percentage is in the 30s. His vet said that at his percentage most cats would not be able to stand....I don't know how he did it! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Today was his second check up at the vet this week, after a rough Monday. He was lethargic on Monday, threw up and I did not like this so got him in a day early. My vet, Parker's Paws, is AWESOME!. They're not an assembly line. They know when they need to squeeze an appointment in in the BEST INTEREST OF THE PATIENT! I'm grateful for this. At this appointment, the doctor found that he was dehydrated and his potassium levels were way low. So potassium was added to the fluids we give Adam subcutaneously. An anti nausea medication was added as well as the antibiotics he is taking can upset his stomach and cause him not to eat. Monday was the day I realized that he is literally out of the woods but figuratively not so. It was very upsetting but we just stuck with the new program. They doctor said we were going to try this and if it didn't work she would hospitalize Adam. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Now, today, Thursday here's how Adam is doing: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">He is up to 6lbs. (from 5.26 just Monday). </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">His hematocrit percentage is at 21! (Up from 17 on Monday) </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">He is purring...ALOT </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">He has played with his catnip toy a bit (a first). </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">He bit me!!!!!!! This is something he does when playing with you or tired of your attention. First time since he's been home....I've never been so happy to be bitten...except maybe for that one time at the Playboy Mansion.... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">So, Adam is doing great!!!!! I'm so happy and way more relaxed than I was a few days ago. He is still sequestered from the dogs and anything too busy or noisy during the day. Guffman gets to be in the room when we go to bed. He's so sweet. I sleep on an air mattress at night so I can be close to his box in case he needs anything. Erin does this too when not on the road. Also, I can listen if he is eating....I'm like a duck. I sleep with one eye open. Ducks really do this in the wild. They sleep in a row and the two end ducks keep one eye open in order to protect the raft. Isn't that something? </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Here's a photo: </span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/980d7aa02041f742dd02590fcf5f5af9c9eb89b0/original/download.jpg?1495738521" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Bottom line he is on the mend. But the end duck will still keep her eye open for a while. God Bless Adam! God Bless Eve and Guffman too. They've had to take a bit of a back seat for a couple weeks. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">June is fast approaching and I'll be headed to Ohio for several shows. We begin with the full band at <a contents="Music Box Supper Club on Sat., June 17 at 8pm" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicboxcle.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Music Box Supper Club on Sat., June 17 at 8pm</strong></a>. This will be a great homecoming and I hope you'll come out. Here is a link so you can get discount tickets to the show. Remember you can make reservations for dinner at Music Box then enjoy the show. All the while you'll have a beautiful view of the Cuyahoga River and the east bank of the flats. Here's the link: </span></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">Discount Tickets Music Box (If you're not a mailing list member, become one! and get discounts like this. Visit <a contents="www.anneedechant.com " data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">www.anneedechant.com </a>and sign up)</span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Here's more: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thurs., June 22 @ 6:30pm - Downtown at Dusk at the Akron Art Museum - Free, full band show. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Fri., June 23 @ 7:30pm - "With Music and Justice for All" @ <a contents="Avon Lake United Church of Christ" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://avonlakeucc.org/" target="_blank">Avon Lake United Church of Christ</a>. $10.00 suggested donation. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Southern author <a contents="Frye Gaillard" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://fryegaillard.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Frye Gaillard</a> and award-winning Nashville recording artist Anne E. DeChant team up for an evening of stories and song entitled “<a contents="With Music and Justice for All" data-link-label="With Music and Justice for All" data-link-type="page" href="/with-music-and-justice-for-all" target="_blank">With Music and Justice for All</a>.” In his writings on the subject of music, Gaillard maintains that great songwriters like DeChant explore the depths of the human condition with all the subtlety and feeling of our finest novelists and poets, raising issues of empathy, compassion and justice. In these unique programs, Gaillard presents brief readings from his works, setting the context for an acoustic performance of original songs by DeChant. <a contents="See sample video" data-link-label="With Music and Justice for All" data-link-type="page" href="/with-music-and-justice-for-all" target="_blank">See sample video</a> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Sun., June 25 @ 11:30am - 2:30pm - Mustard Seed Cafe</strong> (Fairlawn/Akon OH), Solo/acoustic show. No Cover, Great Brunch! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Thurs., June 29 @ 9pm - Natalie's Coal Fire Pizza</strong> (Columbus Ohio) - Songwriter Showcase with Anne E., Brad Cole and Gary Puckett. Presented by Eric Gnezda </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Fri., June 30 @ 7:30pm - Jilly's Music Room</strong> (Akron OH-right next to Luigi's Italian Restaurant) - Acoustic trio with Pete, Kelly and Anne E. No Cover. Great Food! Great Music! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">That's just June. For more shows, check my schedule atwww.anneedechant.com </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">That's it from here for now. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I hope to see you soon. Now go get your tickets!!!!! New songs for this show. Come hear them. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">A note...when you go to purchase your tickets for my Music Box Show, check into tickets for my friend Alexis Antes CD Release on July 13th. Alexis is releasing her latest recording "13". </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Go Tribe! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Go Cavs! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Go Preds! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">OX, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/eab9d55888994e62d34f1aed25a8d69bc32dcee4/original/chillin-may-25-2017.jpg?1495741132" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Chillin' on the back porch, May 25, 2017</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4710619
2017-05-16T10:08:12-05:00
2022-01-29T13:48:50-06:00
HOW WE FOUND ADAM
<p><span class="font_large">Good morning to you all, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">What joy we are feeling here in Nashville in our home with all 3 of our pets. Adam is currently asleep in his crate in the kitchen. He went to the vet today (we went with him) for a check up. I was concerned because he has not been drinking as much as I'd like and did not have the energy I'd like to see for day 3. We tracked down our favorite vet here in Nashville. She moved from a prior location. She's not usually in on Monday's but she was today! <a contents="Parker's Paws" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://parkerspaws.net/" target="_blank">Parker's Paws</a> worked us in. Adam's blood was drawn to check for a specific disease contracted by ticks. It's know as the bobcat tick and is bad news. Dr. Abby Stevens wants to be sure Adam has not been infected by this tick. He is not exhibiting signs of it other than being anemic. He has no fever and he has an appetite. The anemia could simply be the result of being on his own in the woods for 8 weeks. Since he has been home, he has been primarily eating "Temptations". No wet food and very little of the dry food he normally eats. I expressed this to Dr. Stevens and she suggested oven roasted chicken. While Erin stayed with Adam at the vet, I drove down the street to Kroger to get some chicken. I put some in a small cup from the deli and took it into the exam room to try it out. He ate it...all of it. So we may be onto something. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">We were told Adam might be disoriented and take time to adjust to being home. Adam knows exactly where he is. His personality is intact and he is on the mend, although we are still awaiting results of liver and kidney tests; both organs can be damaged by malnutrition. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Here's a summary of what happened.... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">After 8 weeks of searching here... <br>Bonnieville KY, I65 near exit 71. <br>...and a lot farther away ...we finally got Adam back. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/8410094c5b6e93426e0c5e2115557b4225e54a3d/original/overview.jpg?1494801789" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The center of the orange circle is the sight of our accident on March 13, the day we were rear ended in a construction zone. After having been in a 2 hour traffic jam, our Honda Pilot key would not start the truck (icon on dash means, key has been immobilized.??? It's never been explained by Honda and they don't seem interested in investigating....No more Honda for us) and we were sitting ducks as traffic got up to normal speed. After getting hit by a small truck traveling from 50-70 mph, Adam was either thrown from our truck or jumped. Bruising on his body indicates being thrown. You cannot see it in this photo, but our side (southbound) of the highway was divided into two lanes barricaded by concrete walls. We were in the inside lane (Never choose the inside lane. Go to the outside even if traffic is slower. At least then you are closer to the shoulder and can more easily escape from your car if you need to) headed south. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">This means that Adam did one of three things. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">1. He was thrown from our vehicle, jumped over a 4 foot barricade into 2 lanes of oncoming (northbound) traffic (mostly semis going 70mph) and into the woods on the east side (the side with barns and houses that you can see circled in green) of the highway. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">2. He went west, jumping over 5 foot high barricades, one lane of oncoming (southbound) traffic and one lane not being traveled due to being under construction. There was a dog in the truck that hit us and it was outside running around its owners car. That could have scared his as well. We never saw Adam after being hit. He was just gone. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">3. Adam jumped down into one of two sewers butted up against the concrete barriers next to our truck and traveled through pipes running under and to either side of the highway and into the woods. He may have just stayed in the pipes for a bit. One of my fears was that he went down into a sewer but could not get through the pipes because they may be small and could not get back out. I was afraid he may have been trapped and starved to death. This went through my head occasionally. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">So for 8 weeks we searched both sides of the highway. Luckily, there is a tunnel that runs under I65 near the sight of our accident...built in 1963 as the engraving on the concrete entrance says. It was built well so hats off to those builders. It's about 4 1/2 feet high and plenty wide. So we wore rubber boots and walked through some water from one side of the highway to the other. It's quiet and cool under there and when spring really hit we'd see our friends the frogs at the start of each trip under the highway. We were careful not to step on them. I couldn't help but think that my nephew Noah would LOVE this! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">If you look at the top of orange circle on the map above and can see it intersect the highway, you are looking at the spot wear that tunnel is. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Initially we thought Adam could be in this tunnel. But it most often has some water in it and he would not like that. Also it is wide and tall enough that I think he wouldn't feel so well hidden. There were other culverts that were smaller and we explored those too. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Because Adam could be on either side of the highway, we set out feeding stations, then humane traps with the feeding stations, then aimed field cameras at the feeding stations hoping that we would capture Adam's photo and know where he was. And we searched with flashlights to try to catch his eyes glowing back at us. We stayed overnight a few times in one spot where we had seen cat prints and a spot we thought was a likely place for Adam to hide (thank you Jo) ...and once in a barn. We set up a camera/searched in every shelter that you see circled here. Many locations we searched several times. We leaned toward the east side because we thought he would seek shelter and the west side did not provide much of that. The west side always seemed scarier to me, just a gut feeling. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">We were taught fast, clearly and sometimes repeatedly, how to do a proper search, from three awesome women. We are grateful to Kim Freeman, the<a contents="&nbsp;Lost Cat Finder" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.lostcatfinder.com/" target="_blank"> Lost Cat Finder</a>, Sam Connely Pet Detective at <a contents="Pure Gold Pet Trackers" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.puregoldpettrackers.net/" target="_blank">Pure Gold Pet Trackers</a> and Sherry Webb, intake coordinator and Home by Phone Specialist with <a contents="Dogs Finding Dogs" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.dogsfindingdogs.com/" target="_blank">Dogs Finding Dogs</a> (they help find cats too) for their expertise and for sharing it with us over the phone, online and in texts. Kim drew the map above and several others for us so we could see clearly, the best places to search. I called Sam and Sherry many many times. They were always available, patient, kind, expert and empathetic. Every time just before I would hang up with Sam, she would say "call me any time". She meant it and I did. All three woman walked us through exactly what to do. It is a multi faceted approach. You do the physical search in the area of the accident, you knock on doors to give people flyers with your pets name, description, photo and your contact info. You ask local businesses if you can hang flyers. You post huge neon posters with "REWARD" at the top and all the details that are on your flyer. You go online and tell everyone you know that you are looking and ask them to share the story with family and friends. You call shelters, visit shelters, go online and look at photos of found animals and pray you see yours. You follow up on every phone call, text, email or message you receive telling you someone thinks they may have your cat. You post on Craigslist and keep updating that post weekly (thank you Spann). You pray your animal has found a place to hide and some food. I'm sure I'm forgetting something. We have a wonderful support system. That was proven time and time again. We were helped with so much on this long list of things to do. There are so many of you to thank and we will specifically but for now, let me get on with the story. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The first ever place we went was Cottrell's, Verna and Garland Cottrell. They own a farm located closest to the highway and closest to the accident. They are south of the sight of the accident a little under 1/2 mile from it I would say. It's circled in green on the map above across from the rectangle that says "71". So that was our first choice of where we thought Adam might go to for shelter. Remember it was early March when we had our accident so nights were cold (first two nights 19 degrees). We figured Adam would look for a warm spot to tuck into. It is also very peaceful there. The woods absorb much of the traffic sound. This looked like a prime spot for him to go. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">We spoke with Verna Cottrell initially and told her about Adam. Verna is a lovely lady. We felt comfortable with her immediately. She was concerned for Adam and very warm to us. We gave her a flyer with Adam's photo and description and our phone numbers should she spot a cat on her and her husband property. She also welcomed us to look around. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">We returned several times after our initial visit to Cottrell's to set traps, cameras, hang out, search their garage, property and barn. No Adam. Lots of mild mannered, curious cows. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">But our search extended to the entire area you see on the map above and way beyond, as we thought he may have traveled to a neighborhood and community on the west side of the highway. He would have had to travel about a mile to get to that but that is entirely possible. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Herb and Wanda Key own property near Cottrell's and they graciously let us drive across their property toward the highway so that we did not have to walk so far or park on the shoulder of the highway. </span><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/06d2c841d3455bc8ede257c38055bd2113a4afdd/original/key-cottrell-hwy.jpg?1494905506" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/e70e1e3e530526a97dad2ff3cecf90a24d12222e/original/field-from-fence-to-car.jpg?1494906166" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><span class="font_large"> Our walk from highway back to car. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The night before Adam was found, we had taken our usual path from Key's toward the highway. We set food stations with cameras aimed at them on both the west and east side. 3 cameras on each side. Then we decided to visit Cottrell's again and ask if we could set up a trail camera on their property near their barn. There barn is inside the second largest green circle on the right side of the highway on the 1st map above. Mr. Cottrell said sure. He was thinking about getting one of those cameras. We stood in his drive right in front of his garage for a while talking about Adam, our search, the rain and how farmers are behind right now because of it...too muddy to plow, his mending fences that day. At one point he said, "I sure hope you find your kitty." We left after thanking him and asking him to say hello to Mrs. Cottrell. We went right to the barn, said hello to the courteous cows and set up two cameras and drove home. We got home around 11:30pm and went to bed. Every night we would discuss the possibilities, what was on our minds and review the latest steps we had taken. Around 8:30 the next morning, this was the message left on my phone.... <br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRs0MGjXv7A" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/393b6a261be9e665990dd39f5540ee5178aede14/small/th.jpg?1494895937" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I had my phone on mute. Luckily both numbers were listed on our flyers so Verna Cottrell called Erin. Her phone was on. Mrs. Cottrell explained that Mr. Cottrell had come upstairs to find her and said, "Come and see this. I believe I have seen that cat." Garland Cottrell was in his garage when he heard crying. He peered over the windowsill and there was "that cat". Mrs. Cottrell concurred she called Erin and explained and added that the cat looked malnourished. Although distressing, we thought this was a good sign as Adam had been gone 8 weeks and was most likely malnourished. We were on the road in less than 1/2 an hour. We had a feeling about this one. Remember, Cottrells are the first people we visited. They had had the photo flyer the longest and I've no doubt that Verna Cottrell had looked at the photo of Adam and thought about him many times. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">It's an hour and 40 minute drive from Nashville TN to Bonnieville KY. We were so hopeful. Before we left home I said, "I'm putting on make up because I want to look good for him." and we told Guffman and Eve, "We'll be right back. We're going to get Adam." </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">We walked into Cottrell's living room and Verna said, "I believe we have your kitty." She and Garland told us he was in the garage. We all ventured down the stairs into their basement on on to the garage. Erin went first. There he was....there he was!!!! "IT'S HIM!" Erin said. Adam walked right to Erin. And then tears of joy, relief, thanks, Dear God thank you! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/3760b4fb4300bb5f4d7d4a42bd102340e5998349/original/cottrell-home.jpg?1494904967" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Adam is tiny, losing over half his normal weight. Today he weighed in at 4.8 lbs. from 4.6. This brave little boy who we love so so much is back home. Adam, Erin and I are now on the back porch and he just tried to jump up on the chair. I helped him. He's so beautiful and Erin and I just keep staring at him. Sometimes we say, "He's here. It's really him, It's Adam. We got him. It's Adam." </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">God Bless each and every one of you who bore this burden with us. You gave your time, your prayers, your money, your hope, your support, your love. We will never ever forget it. We will always be grateful for the love that has been shared with us. If you ever need our help, please ask. We know a thing or two about finding a loved one now. The women mentioned above know much more. Take the time to record their information and take the time to send them your thanks. God Bless the towns of Bonnieville and Munfordville KY. God Bless all of you. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">And now we celebrate together. </span><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/89cebba55b24f5bff9eea91e1a621069551cb89c/original/erin-and-adam.jpg?1494905763" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><span class="font_large"> Erin and Adam, Friday May 12, 2017 </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/b8b59355f4ff508c5ca23c17384a7990cd91baf9/original/anne-e-and-adam-at-vet.jpg?1494906278" class="size_l justify_center border_" /> Anne E. and Adam at vet, May 15, 2017 </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/0d1f8d745594d980a9f5b2a46182a4ff7e2cfaf0/original/imag1227-1.jpg?1494897532" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br> A miracle, May 13, 2017 </span></p>
<p><br><span class="font_large">There is a quote that I found while on the road when we were about 5 weeks into this journey. I repeated it daily. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">"The Lord is my strength and my shield. My heart places its trust in Him and I am helped. My heart exalts and I will sing my songs of thanksgiving to Him" </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I will sing my songs of thanks beginning tonight at <a contents="Family Wash" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.familywash.com/" target="_blank">Family Wash</a> in Nashville at 8pm for Short Sets hosted by Cole Slivka, at my first show back home in Cleveland on June 17 at <a contents="Music Box Supper Club" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicboxcle.com/" target="_blank">Music Box Supper Club</a> and forever more. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">All of you on my mailing list enjoy your discounted tickets to Music Box <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://ticketing.axs.com/Home.aspx?I=YfueKAAAAAC0DBXKAAAAAACA%2fv%2f%2f%2fwD%2f%2f%2f%2f%2fCE11c2ljQm94AP%2f%2f%2f%2f%2f%2f%2f%2f%2f%2f" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thank you for your patience. I wanted to send sooner but our first priority is getting Adam well. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">When next you see Erin and me, you will see some of the happiest people in the world! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Have a wonderful day!<br><br>Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4706899
2017-05-12T16:55:36-05:00
2017-05-19T11:16:51-05:00
FOUND!!!!!!!
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl">Hallelujah Hallelujah Hallelujah!!! <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/22be2c0bcbafa366bf568371cce4eb9165209ee5/original/adam-found-adam.jpg?1494625732" class="size_l justify_center border_" />TODAY MAY 12, 2017 ADAM IS FOUND IN BONNIEVILLE KENTUCKY! </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl">More later. We are at home with him and just want to be with him. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl">God Bless All of You. Your love and support has meant the world to us!!!!! </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl">Anne E., Erin, Adam, Eve and Guffman</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4673804
2017-04-17T11:30:32-05:00
2020-10-09T04:51:44-05:00
"Where Am I", Not Adam, Tour photos, The Bluebird Cafe
<p><span class="font_large">Good morning and welcome all new mailing list members. Enjoy your free download of "Donna Danced" below. DD is a song I wrote about my mother dancing with her brother Ted's photo while he was away at war. He was a gunner during WWII. He did return. <em> (Suggestion: If you are not on the mailing list and you want to receive free downloads, discounts and be the first to get the "Where Am I" hint, visit <a contents="my web site" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">my web site</a> and sign up!)</em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">You're also in luck because we are going to play "Where Am I", a game I play while I'm on the road. I photograph a sight along my route, send it to you (mailing list members get the photo hint first) and ask you to tell me (usually city and state) where I am. First to answer correctly wins a prize. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">But before that let me fill you in on what's going on.... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I'm home from being on the road for nearly two weeks in Eastern TN and Western NC. It's a beautiful part of our country and I'm grateful to drive the roads, see the beautiful mountains, visit with friends old and new and share my stories. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">While I've been away Erin, bless her sweet heart, has continued the good fight in finding our cat Adam. If you don't know what I'm talking about go to my <a contents="blog" data-link-label="Blog" data-link-type="page" href="/blog" target="_blank">blog</a> and read "Lost in Kentucky". She sets up/adjusts and monitors trail cameras daily, refreshes posters in the town of Bonnieville Ky to make sure people there know we are still searching for our darling. She sets traps, has spent a night in a barn and has driven several times a week, an hour and forty minutes from our home in Nashville to Bonnieville, to canvas the area of possibilities. Last morning I got word that Erin caught the cat that was spotted in a barn two weeks ago. We had gotten a photo of a cat on a tractor seat that looked a lot like Adam. We were very hopeful. We continued to get photos of the cat but the more we got the more we thought it wasn't Adam. Today that was confirmed. It's disappointing but we have two more leads, one a really good one and are following up on those. We do not give up one search area for another "hot" area. We respond to every call, email and text regarding a sighting of a cat that fits Adam's description. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">So we will continue to look. I am back in Nashville and Erin and I will be working together again at finding Adam. I am praying for an Easter miracle. Thank you to you all for your kind notes to us and words of encouragement. It does help us every day. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Saturday I left my campsite in Bristol and headed to Chattanooga for a show at Charles and Myrtles Coffee House which is a music series housed and run with the Christ Unity Church. It was my first time playing in Chattanooga. Although I planned on joining Frye Gaillard and presenting our program, "With Music and Justice for All", it was just me last night. Frye has some unexpected family matters to attend to so I performed my solo acoustic show. I thought about imitating him and doing a sort of Phantom of the Opera mask thing, but there's was just not enough time for me to perfect it. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">What a treat to be at Christ Unity Church. I was so happy to be a part of the service this morning. This church has got it going on! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Again, it's been a beautiful trip, great weather and good gigs....Here are some photos... <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/1dc283d6d950296074df546f13ca221ac5abc1d1/medium/best-meal-ever.jpg?1492227988" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">My camp picnic table....Still one of the best meals ever. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Here's a video of Graham Ferrell, co-host of my house concert (with the lovely Mary Ferrell, thank you for the hike Mary!!!!) in Boone NC. To book a house concert in your home click<a contents=" here" data-link-label="House Concerts" data-link-type="page" href="/house-concerts" target="_blank"> here</a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">click <a contents="Here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/8CizeYrW1v8" target="_blank">Here</a> </span></p>
<p><br><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/c4d87a06de9cece2e6f516544cf92a34bd59430a/medium/11986948-10200856578052674-209428635096930308-n.jpg?1492440360" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><br>This is Gale Maroney, sister-in-law to my co-writer and friend David G Smith. I stayed with Gale 3 nights in Candler, while performing in Marshall NC and Black Mountain NC. Gale is a wonderful host, full of life and as kind as can be. Thank you David and Sharon for connecting me with Gale. She is always welcome in Nashville!!! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/16ea08ad405cdc91230a2cc82329ed6ebbf3cb68/original/joan-w-goats.jpg?1492270059" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">My friend Joan Brannon feeding her goats. I met Joan and Don Brannon at my performance, at High Country United Church of Christ in Vilas TN two years ago. Don and Joan let me stay in their apartment just off their house that overlooks a holler. They are lovely and so is the congregation at High Country UCC. Here Joan and I are on top of a ridge on their property. One day I'm gong to get Don to take me trout fishing....He's an expert angler. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/a57a9972af301433d9cffe788c913c16222f9c4c/original/mountain-view.jpg?1492271124" class="size_l justify_center border_" />View along I81 in Tennessee. This is a great scenic overlook along the way. Here I met Terri and David Smith. They were traveling back to NJ. Terri is an architect. I gave them a CD which they will share with their daughter who lives in Chapel Hill, one of my stomping grounds. They are a lovely couple. I took their photo but on their camera...ugh...wish I had a photo to show you. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/709a09b42fbf91e997bd53dd7b98226757f80d26/original/christ-unity.jpg?1492394770" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Again, thank you to the beautiful people at <a contents="Christ Unity Church" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://christunity.org/" target="_blank">Christ Unity Church</a> who gave a perfect ending to my tour.... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">and now... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/e7d80067a1248fc7a24163804e48e8ef8dbcf0d5/original/imag1197.jpg?1492271343" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Where Am I (city and state)????</span> </p>
<p><span class="font_large">First one to answer correctly gets prize. Go to my blog to post your answer. Those of you playing on FB, post your answer on my post....Remember mailing list members get this 30 minutes before you do. To become a mailing list member and enjoy first word on "Where Am I", receive discounts and free downloads, visit my <a contents="web site" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">web site</a> and sign up. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">This Wednesday I will join <a contents="Julie Christensen" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/JulieChristensenMusic" target="_blank">Julie Christensen</a> (Leonard Cohen back up singer), <a contents="Sergio Webb" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/Sergio-Webb-309420735373/" target="_blank">Sergio Webb</a> and <a contents="David G Smith" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://davidgsmithmusic.com/" target="_blank">David G Smith</a> at <a contents="The Bluebird Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bluebirdcafe.com/" target="_blank">The Bluebird Cafe</a> in Nashville for the early round @ 6pm. I'm honored to be included in this round of stellar songwriters and looking forward to sharing my songs with the audience at this iconic Music City venue. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Lastly, I wish you all a Happy Easter and a blessed Passover. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Please pray for Adam's safe return. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/a464ee7a2abd047bfa7ec393647cad8bb6a16b97/medium/imag0234.jpg?1490733551" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">In the words of Mr. Rogers, "I like you just the way you are." </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4663532
2017-04-08T12:30:06-05:00
2017-12-10T16:38:18-06:00
Photo!!!
<p><span class="font_large">Good afternoon, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">We may have a photo of Adam!!! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Last night after I returned from my show in Marshall NC, I received an text from Erin telling me to check this out! </span><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/f524f2128a60ce4b845aa1eeff1cf5f56ca8f704/original/photo-4-7-2017.jpg?1491671184" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br><br><span class="font_large">This is in the barn where our now friend Tim, found a cat fitting Adam's description, asleep on his tractor seat. Tim described how the cat fled and it sounded like Adam....He's really athletic and fast. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">So last night Erin found this single photo on one of our trail cams. The markings definitely fit Adam. We cannot tell from the face. As you can see, it is a profile. But this is Adam's build, his markings even his posture. Erin is in Kentucky currently setting up more cameras in and around the barn. Again, we are grateful to all of you who have contributed to the fund we set up. It is your contributions that let us buy these cameras and capture this photo. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Now all prayer warriors, pray, pray pray!!!!! We are heartened by this latest development. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">God Bless Erin for keeping all this going while I'm on the road. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">We are establishing the barn as a scent pool. We are putting our clothing out, I played my guitar for an hour two nights ago (familiar sounds of home) and we have left out food and set a trap. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I will keep you all updated. Thank you for keeping up with us. Thank you for your hope, faith and love. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Tonight I'll be in Boone NC for a house concert. Then it's on to Black Mountain for a show this Monday at The Town Pump. Visit my <a contents="web site" data-link-label="Tour" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank">web site</a> for details about this tour. I'd love to see your friends and family in this area. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I thought of this today as I thought about all the love we have been shown.... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><em>" I want to thank you, Miss Celie, fo evrything you done for me. I 'members that day I was in the store with Miss Millie - I's feelin' real down. I's feelin' mighty bad. And when I see'd you - I knowed there is a God. I knowed there is a God. And one day I was gonna get to come home." </em><br> -Sophia, from The Color Purple </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E. and Erin</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4657619
2017-04-04T12:35:33-05:00
2017-04-09T21:02:00-05:00
Tractor seat
<span class="font_large"><span style="font-size: 12px;"> </span>Good afternoon,<br><br>Last night after I returned from a radio show in Knoxville (WDVX 89.9fm, Blue Plate Special), and Erin drove back from Bonnieville KY after having checked traps and feeding stations, we received a message from Tim and Andrea of Bonnieville. Our friend Jo and I visited Tim and Andrea's home 2 weeks ago. We explained that we had lost Adam and were searching. We gave Tim a flyer. He explained that they have one feral cat that hangs around their place (30 acres) but that he would keep and eye out for Adam. Tim and Andrea are about a mile from the site of the accident on the east side of the highway. Tim took Jo and I to his barn and showed us where the feral cat sometimes hangs out. We looked around for Adam. He assured us again that they would keep and eye out. Sometimes people do just what they say. And he did.<br><br>Last night Tim called and said when he went into his barn (very neat and cozy spot) there was a cat fitting Adam's description, sleeping on the seat of his tractor. When he walked in the cat jumped up to a platform above, then out of the barn under the door. Andrea set out food a bit after that and after a while the food was gone.<br><br>Around 9pm after walking the dogs (they have been so patient), Erin and I headed to Bonnieville. We drove through pouring rain...ugh!, but were hopeful that the rain would put this cat back in the barn at some point. We were met by Tim and Andrea (hugs from Andrea), two more lovely people from Bonnieville. They took us up to that barn and showed us just where Adam (yes please) was lying and where Andrea had placed the food.<br><br>Erin and I headed back through the woods and out to our traps and cameras. We grabbed one trap and two cameras. We drove back to the barn, set my turtleneck on the tractor seat along with a blanket Tim placed there (sweet), Erin's shirt in the trap along with some food and more food in the bowl on top of a rag with our scent.<br><br>Then we focused one camera on the tractor seat and one on the food. We hung out in the barn for a while talking hoping that Adam could hear our voices.<br><br>Andrea and Tim invited us in for a while, we sat and talked, with their cute dog Penny on our laps. Tim and Andrea invited us to stay anytime. Can you believe the kindness of people? We believe it more and more. We needed to come back for Guffman and Eve so we got home at 3am, crashed and now we wait to see what we get. Erin heads back today while I prepare for my two week road trip. Somewhere in between we will get a new truck so I have something to drive on tour (not a fan of hitchhiking).<br><br>What hope this has given us! That said, we are continuing the search a mile away where we saw paw prints. We don't want to abandon one hope for another.<br><br>We are so hopeful!<br><br>Thank you all again for your love and support. Every day we receive messages from you saying you are praying, hoping and full of confidence that we will be reunited with our boy.<br><br>We are grateful.<br><br>Focused and committed.<br><br>Anne E. and Erin</span>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4655549
2017-04-02T21:37:25-05:00
2017-04-04T12:10:37-05:00
WDVX Radio Live Tomorrow, WOS Radio Anne E. in regular rotation beginning tomorrow, Footprints
<p><span class="font_large">Good morning to you all, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The search for our cat, Adam, continues. Friday night we found this!.... </span><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/66651a36b674950daa69118d1a145e2c480fab28/original/footprints-4-1-2017.jpg?1491150654" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">Cat paw prints found 4/1/2017 </span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large">These are cat prints. We found them in the mud near a culvert below I65. What did we do? We set up a bowl of food on top of a piece of cloth with our scent on it, a trail camera, then sat on a blanket talking, having a snack and hoping for Adam to come out. We were there from about 10pm-1am. Then we headed back to Nashville to be with our dogs and get some rest. We are soooo hoping we get a shot of Adam. We're very excited about seeing the prints. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Today I travel to Knoxville for an overnight so that I can be at the Knoxville Visitor's Center on Monday morning to perform for the live radio broadcast at WDVX, The Blue Plate Special. I played this radio show last year for the first time. It's wonderful, a great little stage, a live audience and live broadcast. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">****Tune into <a contents="WDVX 89.9FM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://wdvx.com/" target="_blank"><strong>WDVX 89.9FM</strong></a> if you're in East TN or listen to the streaming broadcast here. <strong>Noon tomorrow, April 3</strong>. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">****If there is an opportunity to comment, please do or better yet, call the station at 865-544-1029 <br> They love it! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Also happening tomorrow, my music begins playing in regular rotation on WOS, <a contents="Women of Substance Radio" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://womenofsubstanceradio.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Women of Substance Radio</strong></a>. "Pop the Star" (free download for mailing list members. If you're not a member and you like getting cool stuff, visit www.anneedechant.com and sign up), is the first of my songs to be put into rotation. It will play every day for a week! Then we move on to 2 more of my songs that have been selected. Please tune in some time this week: </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">****Women of Substance Radio New Music Show <strong>all week at 5 PM ET (2 PM PT)</strong>. Listen at http://www.womenofsubstanceradio.com </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Make your voice heard. Tell them you love "Pop the Star"!!! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thank you to both WDVX and WOS Radio for playing my music! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">After my appearance on WDVX, I head back to Kentucky to join Erin to track down Adam. Next weekend I begin a two week tour in eastern TN and NC. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Erin and I thank you all for your kind words, encouragement and prayers as we try to locate our sweet buddy, Adam. Please keep us in your thoughts and prayers. It means so much to us. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">OX, <br>Anne E.</span><br> </p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4649167
2017-03-28T15:58:52-05:00
2019-11-12T12:41:03-06:00
Lost in Kentucky
<p><span class="font_large">Good evening to you all, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Most of you are aware that Erin and I, our dogs Eve and Guffman and our cat Adam were in an accident on the highway two weeks ago. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">We were traveling back to Nashville after a string of shows in the Cleveland area. We were on I65 in Kentucky when we were caught in a major back up due to an accident 2 miles ahead (south) of us. We sat in the middle lane of a construction area for 2-3 hours. Just before traffic began to move again, I turned the key of our Honda Pilot and it would not start. I tried several times but a green key light kept appearing on our dash. We looked up the light in our manual and it explained what that light means....It meant that the key had been "immobilized". The car was no longer recognizing the key. We could not start our vehicle. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">A trucker behind us and some guys from other cars, pushed our truck as far to the right as they could. But it was a construction lane, intended to be a single, not a double lane, with concrete barriers on each side. We had nowhere to go. We could not climb over the barriers with our pets and we could not move over any more than we had. All we could do was place our emergency reflective triangle behind the truck, place an extra bright blinking light on the back of it, put on our flashers and call 911. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">After about 1/2 hour, a state trooper came near us in the lane headed north (we were in the southbound lane). We had called for a tow very early on but he could not get to us from 2 miles north because of the back up. I was relieved when I saw the trooper because I thought he could light us up somehow and get us out of there. He told us that he would go north and try to get out tow through. Then he left. No lights, no flares. When he did not come back I called the police again and explained our situation and begged them to send help. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">At one point the woman on the line said, oh our cars are north of you waking up the truckers that have been sleeping during the back up so they start moving. I explained that we didn't want traffic to move, that when it started moving we were going to be in great danger. In spite of this, the trooper did not return and traffic started coming. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I couldn't help but look in the review mirror as traffic behind sped toward us. I could see cars and semis fast approaching and just prayed that they would see us...that we would not be hit. I called 911 three times and was told each time, that I was out of their jurisdiction and was transferred. I explained that we were sitting ducks and needed help immediately. I felt at one point that I was going into shock. I've never been more frightened. No help came. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Then I heard Erin say, "no no no!" and bam! We were hit. We were not hurt, amazingly. Erin got out of the car immediately. I'm a bit fuzzy but I think I checked for Adam, Eve and Guffman right away. Guffman and Eve appeared to be ok but no Adam. While Erin had an exchange with the man who hit us, I called the police and told them that the inevitable had happened. They said they were getting someone to us. If you are ever in a situation like this, I suggest you tell the police you have been hit and you're bleeding. Tell them that before you get hit. In hindsight that's what I would do and I don't give a damn about the consequences. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">We realized after a minute or two (maybe less) that Adam was gone. We ran up and down the lanes calling for him, searching for him. The drivers side back back window had been shattered and we thought Adam had been thrown or jumped out of it. We also thought he might be in the truck hiding. Adam stays under the seat of our truck when travel. It's a safe spot. But he came out as we sat in traffic. He was behind the front seats. The guy who hit us was searching for his dog who had leapt from his car. He found him. It was pretty much mayhem. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">We saw a sewer grate and looked down that and called for Adam. He was not there. Nowhere. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Meanwhile, frustrated travelers behind us got out of their cars and semis and moved the truck of the guy who had hit us because we were side by side blocking traffic. I was glad about that because it meant that traffic could not move and put us right back where we started. But they moved his truck and traffic started again. Finally a woman in a truck with flashers from a company contracted by the construction company to report and stay with stranded vehicles, pulled up behind our cars and lit us up. I finally felt safe. But now we were panicked about Adam. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Our tow truck driver arrived. A while after that the incompetent trooper returned. Erin told him he was responsible for this wreck. She asked why he did not come back. He said he could not get through traffic. This does not make sense to us. If traffic was moving, why could he not put on his siren and flashers send traffic to the side and come get us. I don't think we'll ever know. Then he told Erin, "we're gonna help you find your cat". He took a report, really not much questioning to Erin, while I looked for Adam. The trooper, after asking Erin for our insurance info., told her the card she has was expired. He told her he wouldn't cite her for that, thank God for these small mercies...jerk! She said, "I can bring up the updated one on my phone if you like". He said that was ok. I just cannot believe it. All of this and he brings that up. Deflect deflect. I am not bitter but I am angry. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Our tow truck driver said to me, "Well, you called it." This man could not have been more kind and accommodating to us. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/69847ba46a0d6a2f9620ab4f57ecc27c3186d83e/original/imag1146.jpg?1490734209" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"> Our totaled truck</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">We had to drive away from the scene without Adam. We simply could not stay out on the highway. We now regret that we did not go that night to look for him on the side of the highway. I don't know how we could have. We had no car, we had two frightened animals and we were truly shaken. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">We got to a hotel and emptied our truck searching for Adam, inside under the hood...no Adam. Our driver took our truck to the nearest Honda dealer. The next thing I remember after one hour of sleep is getting a rental car, driving out to the spot of the accident and beginning our search. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">We have been looking for Adam for 2 weeks. We've have done all we know to find him. There are flyers all around Bonnieville KY, robo calls have been made to 300 people, FB ads have been sent to everyone within a 4 mile radius of the accident. We have asked neighbors to look for him, given them the flyer with Adam's photo and description and our phone numbers. We trap every day. We check the traps every 4 hours during the day, let them be for 7 hours over night and start all over. We move 6 traps every 2 days. Each round of checking takes at least an hour. We've searched in culverts, barns, woods, bushes along the highway. We have a trail camera set up to help spot him and we have more on the way that will let us check our site remotely. Experts have told us not to give up. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/c0c70c8c77e6319443cb4fe717abb21eb0f5c658/original/imag1519.jpg?1490734104" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">One of our traps. Get in Adam! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">We bounce back and forth between hope and despair, all the while searching. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I must say that I have experienced people at their worst and many more at their best. I think law enforcement that night was at its worst. I think the people who cleared the lane after our accident so they could move on, were at their worst. The indifference to our situation has cut me deeply and I despair at it. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">But my heart has been reminded that there are people who love. Erin and I have been shown nothing but kindness by the good people of Bonnieville Kentucky. There has been no one who has not allowed us to search for Adam on their property, no one who has not expressed concern or said to us, "I'll be praying" or "bless you". People have called us at the sight of any cat who looks like Adam. One woman held a cat in her bathroom and sent us a photo in case it was Adam. Many of you have been praying, sending hopeful and positive thoughts our way. You have helped find us a place to stay near the site of our searching. Thank you Susan for opening your home to us. One of you drove from Stow Ohio to help us search. Jo, you knew me only from my work in music and you drove 6 hours and be with us for 4 days to help in our search. What a friend! I have prayed with a pastor, talked with farmers, met the most eloquent 13 year old young man who helped us search and seen care and concern in the eyes of a lumber mill worker. I am grateful that love exists. Erin feels the same. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The love that Erin and I have been given online from hundreds and hundreds of people has kept us going. So many of you have and continue to spread the word about Adam, putting more eyes out there to find him.Please keep doing that. You have raised money so that we can get the tools we need to find Adam, cover some expenses and offer a reward for his safe return. Nothing would thrill me more than to hand $300 to someone who could really use it and to bring Adam home. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The only thing I'm sure of about the world right now is that there is love and there is indifference and we are the choosers. We choose to love or to not love. That is all I know. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">There is great suffering all around. My cousin died of cancer this week, her parents are suffering. My other cousin has MS, she has suffered for years, her family is suffering. My dear friend is watching her father die and having to be brave as his mind continues to fail and illness ravages his body. A man I went to school with, died two days ago, after suffering with depression for years. My family has its own troubles and challenges. In context, one might say, mine and Erin's situation pales in comparison with all of this. But I believe that no one's suffering erases that of another. If you hurt, I can still hurt. If something happens to me but something "bigger" happens to you, something still happened to me. As we continue to worry about Adam, feel sad about not finding him yet and work to do our best, I sometimes tell myself, there are others who are hurting. There are others with bigger problems than yours. To all of you and those suffering I offer my love and I thank you for yours. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Again, we are the choosers. We choose to love or to be indifferent. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I choose love. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Please continue to pray for us and Adam. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I am back in Nashville preparing to go on the road and caring for Eve and Guffman. Erin is in Bonnieville continuing. I will join her when I get back. We are hoping to find a short term rental so we can all be together near the site. We have found a man in Bonnieville who can help us trap so that Erin does not have to carry this burden alone and so we can double our efforts. We are told to keep searching, keep the community engaged through continued checking in, new posters, calls,visits. We will. The more eyes looking, the better. We hope that he has been taken in by someone who is not yet aware we are looking. We pray he is safe somewhere and cared for. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">If you wish to contribute to helping find Adam you can <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youcaring.com/anneedechant-782779?fb_action_ids=10206837616219518&fb_action_types=youcaringcom%3Ashare" target="_blank">here</a>. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thank you for all of your love. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Erin, Anne E., Guffman, Eve and Adam...our family.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/8d3a2fc4095450172755201fc8e665a0862358c0/original/tab-flyer.jpg?1490733200" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/a464ee7a2abd047bfa7ec393647cad8bb6a16b97/original/imag0234.jpg?1490733551" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4625086
2017-03-10T13:27:09-06:00
2021-12-23T05:42:30-06:00
Free Writers' Workshop Tomorrow, This weekend's Shows, Free Download
<p><span class="font_large">Good afternoon! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">It's Friday and here's hoping that those of you in the Cleveland area have had your electricity restored. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I have one more weekend of shows in Ohio before heading back to Nashville. We begin tonight: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Fri., March 10</strong> - Kent Ohio at <a contents="The Venice Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://venicekent.com/" target="_blank">The Venice Cafe</a> @ 8pm - acoustic duo, no cover </span><br><span class="font_regular">163 W. Erie St. Kent, Ohio 44240 </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Sat., March 11</strong> - Songs at the Center and The Beck Center for the Arts presents: <br><strong>Songwriting in the Spotlight A Day of Workshops & Performance for Students</strong>, singer-songwriters, educators and music therapists </span><br><span class="font_regular">Workshops take place at <br>Lakewood Catholic Academy. 14808 Lake Ave, Lakewood 44107</span><span class="font_large"> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">If you are interested in songwriting/performance, are a performer/writer, get better at what you do this Saturday. It's FREE. I will be teaching a workshop on lyric writing. Here is a link where you can read more about this awesome event, plan your day and register. <br><a contents="Check it out&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.beckcenter.org/events/2017/03/11/" target="_blank">Check it out </a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">After teaching, I'll take off my glasses and head to Berea, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Sat., March 11- <a contents="Bar 107" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.107berea.com/" target="_blank">Bar 107</a></strong> @ 8pm - acoustic trio, no cover </span><br><span class="font_regular">107 Front St Berea, OH 44017</span><span class="font_large"> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Sun., March 12 @ 12 noon -<a contents="&nbsp;Mustard Seed Cafe Highland Square&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.mustardseedmarket.com/mustard-seed-market-cafe-highland-square-location/" target="_blank"> Mustard Seed Cafe Highland Square</a></strong><a contents="&nbsp;Mustard Seed Cafe Highland Square&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.mustardseedmarket.com/mustard-seed-market-cafe-highland-square-location/" target="_blank"> </a><br>solo/acoustic, no cover, tips appreciated. </span><br><span class="font_regular">867 W. Market St. • Akron, OH 44303 <br>Phone: (330)434-7333 </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Some of you may have seen recently a commercial from Donate Life Ohio. They feature transplant recipients who tell their story and thank the donor who saved their life. These ads are just great...way better than the slew of commercials you see featuring the latest medicine, mattress sale or SVU series. These are all designed to raise awareness of the need for organ donation. <br>Last summer I was honored to be asked to write the theme song for the <a contents="Transplant Games of America" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.transplantgamesofamerica.org/" target="_blank">Transplant Games of America</a>, held in Cleveland (this year in Salt Lake City, Utah). My song, "Here I Am" will continue to be used by the Transplant Games of America and we have also pitched the song to Donate Life Ohio. Please consider becoming an organ donor! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Mailing list members enjoy your free download of "Here I Am" in this morning's email. And share with your friends and family. <br>See you soon. Stay warm! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Visit <a contents="www.anneedechant.com" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">www.anneedechant.com</a> for updates, details, tour and more!</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4621508
2017-03-08T08:57:44-06:00
2017-03-08T08:57:44-06:00
AED Music on WOS, this Weekend's Shows
<p><span class="font_large">Good morning!</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">This weekend's line up: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Friday March 10 @ 8pm</strong> - <a contents="Venice Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://venicekent.com/" target="_blank">Venice Cafe</a>, Kent OH - Acoustic Duo with me and Chuck Smolko, No Cover <br>Venice Cafe has a long and interesting history in Kent. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">"The Venice Cafe on the corner of Erie and Franklin is one of the original and most iconic bars in the storied city of Kent. Since 1941, generations of residents, students and visitors have enjoyed the Venice Cafe for its authentic ambiance, great drinks, delicious food and more." </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Here's an old advertisement from the cafe: <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/fdd2828360fd7fca5f0f8ac27d66c6fd75d021fb/medium/early-1947-300x226.jpg?1488911087" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Sat., March 11 @ 8pm </strong>-<a contents="&nbsp;Bar 107" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.107berea.com/" target="_blank"> Bar 107</a>, Berea OH - Acoustic Trio with me, Chuck and Kelly, No Cover </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Sun., March 12 @ 12 noon</strong>, <a contents="Mustard Seed Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.mustardseedmarket.com/mustard-seed-market-cafe-highland-square-location/" target="_blank">Mustard Seed Cafe</a>, Highland Square, Akron OH - Solo/acoustic show </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Good news! 3 of my songs are being put in regular rotation at Award Winning WOS Radio. WOS is an online station as well as an iTunes podcast. Women of Substance allows you to submit songs for consideration. They charge a small fee (someone has to review them and that takes time) for submission but I thought what the heck and submitted 5 songs. Beginning April 3, my music will start playing in rotation. I'm not sure which one they'll start with but these are the three they chose: "Girls and Airplanes", "Pop the Star" and "Harris". I'm really pleased with this because each song is from a different CD and it makes me feel good that they find something good in each. Here is the link to the station. <br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.facebook.com/wosradio" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/ef0f44ee3ce3a5b1149961f22d92632fae234ee1/small/170x170bb.jpg?1488910410" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Tune in beginning April 3. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Thank you to creator, Bree Noble for adding my music and supporting indie artists! <br><br>I hope to see you at one of this weekend's shows. A good time will be had by all! Come get your train whistle and join me on stage for Folsom Prison Blues! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4613483
2017-03-02T11:05:22-06:00
2017-03-02T11:05:22-06:00
SUCCESS!!
<p><span class="font_large">TODAY I AM A VERIFIED SPOTIFY ARTIST! Thanks to all of you who took the time to follow me on Spotify. I now have 254 followers (LuAnn Shuster, lucky 250!) and can now share my playlists with you directly As a result of being verified, the possibility of me being added to popular playlists increases. This is a great way for an indie artist like me to have her music heard by new listeners. I thank you. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Welcome to all new mailing list members. Enjoy your free download (see below) of "From the Fields" from my 1996 CD, "Effort of the Spin". </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I hope you'll make plans to come to one of my shows this weekend and next. Here's the deal for this weekend: </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Fri., March 3 @ 8pm - <a contents="Taffy's of Eaton" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://taffysofeaton.com/" target="_blank">Taffy's of Eaton</a></strong> (Dayton OH area) <br>123 E Main St, Eaton, OH 45320 <br>New Solo/acoustic show. Taffy's is a great listening room. This will be my debut there and I'm really excited. Thanks to the Dayton Daily News for interviewing me. A feature article by Tim Walker will appear in next week's addition. If you have friend's in Dayton, please encourage them to come out to the show. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Sat., March 4 @ 5pm - <a contents="Jilly's Music Room" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://jillysmusicroom.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Jilly's Music Room</strong></a>, Akron OH <br>111 North Main Street ~ Akron, OH / In The Historic Northside District • Next To Luigi's <br>Acoustic Trio w/Anne E., Pete and Kelly <br>Enjoy no cover, happy hour specials from 4:30-7pm and a great early evening of music. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">New hoodies are in (first batch sold quickly) in all sizes. Train whistles are here too...I'll explain at the show...but you have a solo to play! Your purchase of a train whistle earns your money off merchandise. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/badf4ed3b41c4dea4e36faef0bff07f0c1d231e9/small/train-whistle.jpg?1488473686" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br><span class="font_large"> Woo Woo</span></p>
<p><br><span class="font_large">Thanks again to my Spotify followers. Get ready for some cool playlists. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">See you soon! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4580802
2017-02-07T18:36:00-06:00
2017-02-10T11:31:39-06:00
Thank you to you from the dogs
<p><span class="font_large">Good morning and welcome new mailing list members. Enjoy your free download of "Go Get Joe", </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">"Go Get Joe" was performed at live shows in 2016 to share the story of a prisoner who misses his dog and to encourage you to purchase a dog t-shirt... <br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="Music & Merch" data-link-type="page" href="/music-merch" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/b943c64621c0417fb4dd1807011994c9cad4a9b5/medium/blue-shirt-back.jpg?1480133408" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a><br><br>Profits from the sale of the shirt were given to Canine Performance Sciences at Auburn University. The program pairs prisoners with puppies who help train them to become dogs capable of detecting explosive materials in order to keep us all safe in public places. I heard about the program while performing at Auburn University. We (you and me) raised over $1500.00 for the program. I heard from Jeanne Brock, chief instructor of the program just last week. Here's is her thank you note to you.... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">"Thank you so much for the donation to our Auburn Dog Prison Program. I'm using some of the funds to frame the 18 x 24 photos of dogs and handlers in the prison. Visitors to CPS are always so interested in them; now they'll be displayed properly and we can add to them. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Also, I'm using some of the funds to purchase for the Program Managers very nice, Auburn customized certificate holders. They receive in-service training certificates and CEU credits for the 80 hours a year they spend in training here at CPS. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">There are a couple ideas, also, that I'm pursuing that will benefit the entire prison program. Thank you so much for making all of this possible! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"> Jeanne </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Jeanne S. Brock <br>Chief Instructor <br>Canine Breeding and Development <br>Canine Performance Sciences <br>College of Veterinary Medicine <br>Auburn University" </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thank you for your kindness and generosity. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">You helped a person. <br>You helped a puppy. <br>You helped us all. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">You are the light of the world. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E. <br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="Spotify" data-link-type="page" href="/spotify" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/8d8483572d6f6710649954c1381c818e2330903a/medium/screen-shot-2017-01-30-at-4-29-56-pm.png?1485815472" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Follow me on Spotify. I need only 40 more of you to push the follow button to reach 250 and become a verified Spotify artist.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4570959
2017-01-31T15:42:52-06:00
2017-01-31T15:42:53-06:00
New Video for you to watch (Kelly's antics included), 2017 shapingup, Spotify call to action, rubbing your stomach while patting your head
<p><span class="font_regular">Good morning to you all! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Still hanging out in Canada, working on my 2017 calendar, working on my new solo/acoustic set and stoking the fire! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">2017 is taking shape. If you look at my latest calendar you'll see we've added several shows. Still working on Seattle/Portland for August. It's a job. I've got some friends in the area who are helping but they don't know me from Adam out there and it's challenging to get an answer from venues online. If you know a club owner there or a music lover who'd like to host a house concert, please let me know. Thanks to Karen Kilbane and Bruce Sharer who have given me lots of leads! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">I'm happy to share a new video with you from my Akron Civic show. We grabbed some footage and I made a compilation of that. Some of it's a little fuzzy but we're learning as you go and I think you'll enjoy it just the same. This is from my Nov. 11 show. Take a look... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">I want to ask you to do something for me. If you listen to music on Spotify, will you please follow me? It will be a huge help. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Once I get to 250 followers (46 right now), Spotify will “verify” my account, which opens up some cool possibilities for my music, and I’ll also be able to keep you updated whenever I release new songs or playlists. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">If you have a minute please click the blue mood ring below and follow me on Spotify. It really will be a huge help and you'll make my mood ring stay blue (happy) if you do it. There are almost 2000 people on this mailing list. I need 204 of you to click "follow" and I'm verified. Spotify "help" told me to set a goal as to when I'd like to reach 250 people. My goal is that after 2 of these mailers, I'm there, but you can surprise me! Click the ring and it will magically take you to a page with a green "follow" button and it will direct you. <br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="Spotify" data-link-type="page" href="/spotify" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/cbfc9465c92ec59ad23a9d54b0e0eaf4242e8f75/small/th-1.jpg?1485816580" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Something has happened during my work on my new set that has surprised me. I guess it's something you forget when you don't learn something new for a while or if things you've been doing have come easily to you. As some of you have seen at my live shows, I've picked up the ukulele. That's not too hard as I have played the guitar for years and the skills transfer easily. BUT I have also purchased a cajon. That's this... <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/c8484f57a850956632416a7c3fb14c493ceb32fe/medium/th-2.jpg?1485816951" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Most likely you have seen or would see a percussionist or drummer sitting on top of this tapping it with her hands or using a kick pedal on it as she strikes it with her hands. The cajon has a snare in it as well to add to the sound. I first saw one used when I moved to Nashville. It was my buddy Matt Burgess playing. He's awesome so the experience was great. Well, I went to Guitar Center before Christmas. It's basically mayhem there right before Christmas. It's so noisy! Lots of people buying gifts. They have great sales then. I was in to pick up something I had ordered. I walked out with that and one of the above....It really was a great deal and I already had had my kick pedal (ebay) for several months just waiting to hit something (I know how it feels...peace peace). </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Now I go down to the basement and sit in front of my cajon to practice The Cape, a Guy Clark cover I do. I am using hot rods attached to my kick pedal to strike a beat with my foot on the cajon while playing the ukulele and singing. People do this kind of thing all the time. Not me. Not yet. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">These are hot rods.... <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/633df96f397b7398e1e58cb5ce8b41bebcaeca1b/small/th-4.jpg?1485818620" class="size_s justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/dd5fd95bcc657822d518d7affbca873a2df7e21b/small/th-5.jpg?1485818675" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></span><br> </p>
<p><span class="font_regular">They make a nice "ticky" sound if that makes sense. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Here's what it's like....Remember the first time you tried to tap your head and rub your stomach at the same time? That's it. Remember you were probably 5 years old so doing it now is not the same challenge. I swear when I start something new I think, I'm not sure this is possible....It might not be possible. Even if I know other people who can do it, I think it might not be possible for me. This is not good. I seriously forget that you have to break it down, slow it down and go over and over and over it until your brain makes the connection between the two things that need to be connected in order to do what you're trying to do. Then I remember that. I'm always surprised and delighted when I start to be able to master a skill. It's a really great feeling. You'd think I might know this all by now but I continue to be amazed and surprised by it. And I still cry a little. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">It's a very simple drumming pattern that I'm doing while singing and playing. I'm not even singing it yet when I practice but I will. It will look easy by the time you see it (I hope) but I tell you what... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">I encourage you to try something new that you think you might not be able to do. I'm sure gurus encourage this all the time. What do they know???!!! But before you do, talk to someone who already knows how to do it and ask them if it takes time. I need to hear from someone who has done it in order to keep the faith. Thank you Matt Burgess for walking me through it over the phone, helping me break it down so I can eventually play the song! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">I close with this most excellent video of Matt and his dad on Super Bowl Sunday. I'm telling you it is absolutely wonderful!!!! Tell him I sent you. <br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/percussionator/videos/10155113101090065/?autoplay_reason=gatekeeper&video_container_type=0&video_creator_product_type=0&app_id=2392950137&live_video_guests=0" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/5ba12c6aeb8d52ba86079a34480f8faa6e6a5076/medium/screen-shot-2017-01-30-at-5-13-21-pm.png?1485818045" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"> Click on photo to watch. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">OX, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4550171
2017-01-14T10:36:28-06:00
2017-01-30T23:55:04-06:00
Oh Canada
<p><span class="font_regular">Greetings from icy Ontario! </span><br><br><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/fa20c4242529fd973b5254ef2cc149f9ca6e1852/original/winter-shot.jpg?1484411409" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span><br><br><span class="font_regular">Now that the bustle of the holidays is behind us, I am enjoying the quiet here in Canada as I concentrate on my 2017 scheduling, prepare a new solo/acoustic show and write new material for a 2017 release. I'm grateful for the time. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">When March rolls around, I'll begin performing again and I look forward to seeing all of you. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">A message to those of you who bought tickets to my Jan. 7th show at Music Box supper club. Please write to me and let me know that you attended. I have a message I'd like to share with you. Write to me at annee@anneedechant.com </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Stay warm and thank you all again for your continued interest and support. You keep the wheel spinning! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4538515
2017-01-05T12:47:47-06:00
2019-08-07T12:45:47-05:00
How Do You Solve a Problem Like Mariah
<p><span class="font_regular">Good morning to you all and again Happy New Year! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Back in Cleveland today for a rehearsal with my band to prepare for our live show at Music Box Supper Club on Saturday. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">New Years Eve was a different sort of thing for me this time around. I was in Canada, enjoying a foot and a half of snow (beautiful) and watching a New Years celebration from Ottawa. We were hanging out in the living room where there is no TV so we were streaming from our computer. NBC would not allow us to stream Dick Clark's Rockin' New Years way up north so we opted for the feed from Ottawa. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">When we started watching, Canadian country star Brett Kissel </span><br><br><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/cacbb6b2932a6937333df701a255d8ee6fef7ba6/medium/th-5.jpg?1483580358" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">was on stage with his band. It was snowing like crazy as he started into John Denver's, "Thank God I'm a Country Boy". He and his band were bundled in black leather jackets, cowboy hats and boots. You could see snow on the stage, on their clothes and see the singers breath each time he started a line in the song. Then he moved into his cover of Andy Grammer's, "Honey I'm Good". It's a great song about NOT cheating on your girlfriend and it was wonderful to hear Brett and his band perform it. By the time they were finished, Mr. Kissel's ears and nose were turning red. The night continued in this fashion. Live bands working the stage in winter coats and tookes and host, Rick Mercer ad libbed jokes with the crowd and treated the performers like family. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">After the show wrapped up I said, "That was so much different than the Times Square Show. It's seems more down home. Everybody's really performing live and it's not so slick. I love it." </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">I had NO idea what was happening in Time's Square... </span><br><br><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/2977514ba0c3b5f3733f58cb0d9c262ad1ce43ef/original/1024-mariah-carey-cm-1217.jpg?1483536753" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">First I want to say that I think Ms. Carey's reaction, "shit happens" is probably a healthy perspective. The mess that was that performance was a performance, not anything that is going to really hurt any of us, take anything from us or alter the coarse of the country. And I don't think it will ruin her career. I do think Mariah has brought us some great songs over the course of her career and I do remember the first time I heard her sing like one remembers other stand out moments. Seriously, I was on I90 headed to New York for a gig. You may not like her style but she has talent no doubt. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Where her voice is now or was on new years I have no idea. Singers lose their voices for lots of reasons. They lose it when they get a cold or flu, from too many cigarettes or too much other stuff. They lose their voices from performing too many shows (shame on managers and booking agents who over tax their performers) in a week, week after week. They lose their voices from singing improperly for years. I don't know why Mariah seemed unable to belt out some lines in spite of a in- ear monitor malfunction. I do know that her first song, Auld Lang Syne was not sung live. She was lip syncing, no doubt. That means the sound people were playing a pre-recorded version of the song over the speakers (what we were hearing) while she mouthed the words and pretended it was happening in the moment. Watch the video carefully (not even that carefully) and you can see it. The songs that followed obviously had pre-recorded tracks that included notes she probably cannot always (or maybe ever) hit. That's what I know after watching the New Years Eve video that lots of us will remember. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Mariah Carey's performance on New Years Eve, is a symptom of a greater problem in modern music. She's not the ringleader here. She's one of HUGE percentage of popular performers who are using technology to make it seem like they are performing live. Voices are tuned in the studio and in live performance. Tracks are used so that the music sounds fuller and so the singer doesn't risk a bad note. That money note that everyone wants to hear? It's on tape and being played while the singer opens their silent mouth. Here's what the Boston Herald said about country stars Faith Hill, Shania Twain and Tim McGraw's use of auto tune in live performance... "[it is] a safety net that guarantees a good performance". So basically, we have actors strutting the stage, pretending that they're perfect vocalists and musicians acting like their busting out a flawless live performance. <br><br>And guess who's been conditioned to believe they are?</span><br><br><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/c15d0cf181f4b8bac75b2e5a3a6d24979dee3000/medium/th-6.jpg?1483580655" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Many disagree with me. I don't care. I think it's not cool. Who else goes to work and pretends to do their job, which still gets done, gets paid for it and continues to be regarded as at the top of their game? Let's follow this model using the guy who mops the floor at the local grocery. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">One day, he goes into work, mops the floor to a lovely sheen and when customers come in they are proud because their local grocery is "so nice and clean". The next day that same guy comes in, but this day, he has is a hologram of himself. It looks like he's there mopping the floor, working hard to get rid of the spill on aisle 7, busting his back to swipe away scuff marks. But really it's part him and part an elaborate video of the day before. He's doing some of the mopping, but not much. He gets a scuff or two while the hologram cleans aisle 7. He sort of coasts through his day. And miraculously, at the end of that day, the floor looks exactly the same as it did the day before. No one notices that its a repeat performance and that any artistry, skill (yes I do believe there is art in floor mopping) or uniqueness of experience has been eliminated from his performance. How easy for that guy! How nice for the customers...and no one has lost a dime. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">This is what is happening on TV, at live shows and in the recording studio. Things are being fixed. Look at this... </span><br><br><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/b85c364e879ee9a75b85996a54a49cfbe2127cea/original/doovie-bros-phil-marshall-pitch-correction-by-cartoonistmusician-d6heycu.jpg?1483490925" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">This is a screen shot of a vocal track in a recording studio. This is how a voice appears on a computer. The blue squiggly line is the vocal that the singer has recorded. You can see it goes up and down, breaks (that's where the singer is taking a breath) and continues on. Look at the column on the left of the screen and notice, starting at the bottom, "E2" going up to, in this song, "A3". Those are notes in the scale of this song. Each of those notes has some lines and a shaded band. The band represents the spectrum of that note. Anywhere in that band and you are in the vicinity of that note. If you're on the middle line, your in perfect pitch. You can see that our singer (it's not me!), in blue, is a bit out of the band in lots of places. Where she strays is highlighted by a blue box. See all the blue boxes? Most of these are probably just slightly sharp (too high) or flat (too low) notes. Rather than having the vocalist do the part over and get it right, or not give record deals to people who cannot sing, modern studios set aside time for tuning. they make the vocal perfect. The engineer sits down at the computer, surrounds every off pitch note with a little blue box, pushes a button and voila, he has an orange line that is pitch perfect. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">From Wikipedia: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><em>"In 2009, Time magazine quoted an unnamed Grammy-winning recording engineer as saying, 'Let's just say I've had Auto-Tune save vocals on everything from Britney Spears to Bollywood cast albums. And every singer now presumes that you'll just run their voice through the box.'" </em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Tuning is done live too. It's called Auto Tune....Wiki again... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular"><em>"Music producer Rick Rubin wrote that 'Right now, if you listen to pop, everything is in perfect pitch, perfect time and perfect tune. That's how ubiquitous Auto-Tune is.' Time journalist Josh Tyrangiel called Auto-Tune 'Photoshop for the human voice.'" </em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">There it is! Video really did kill the radio star. Superstars no longer have to deliver a vocal performance. It's understood if you're not feeling well, have smoked too many cigarettes or blunts, have sung too much, have a cold, are too damn tired or NEVER REALLY COULD SING IN THE FIRST PLACE that "we got you covered"! Just wear a great outfit, some false eyelashes or a cowboy hat, strap on a guitar (which is also often pre-recorded) walk around downstage and let the audience touch your hand as you pretend to sing and "it's all good". Every high note hit, every note perfectly in time and pitch. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">So that's the rink that Mariah Carey was skating in on Times Square on New Years Eve when technology failed and there wasn't enough real music going on to save the day. It happened to Ashley Simpson on SNL several years ago. Adele wasn't cheating at The Grammy's and we heard her go off-key on the chorus of "Hello". It wasn't because of the monitors either. She just didn't flip into her head voice and could not belt out a note that high, that night, in her chest voice....The world didn't stop spinning and her voice coach will probably see to it that they practice hitting that note. That's work. We still love her don't we?!!! I do. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">By the way here are some stars (there are more these are a few) who refuse to use Auto Tune: </span><br><br><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/710d23e522abc217901d9e2bf30f210ff1e8b1f2/small/th.jpg?1483541350" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Nelly Furtado </p>
<p><br>I had a dressing room next to her at Lilith Fair...this girl can sing her *ss off! <br><br><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/76066c1366fa1c928cfdf963a1bfbcd1cefebf61/medium/th-1.jpg?1483541422" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Vince Gill </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/c73a78e632e1ec51e0f7ab0a941ed1b8a0adf22f/small/th-2.jpg?1483541474" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Martina McBride </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/d57962f3b4be8a018cbdc3a313902ad8827a2a96/medium/th-3.jpg?1483541516" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Garth Brooks </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">God love 'em! <br>Soooooo </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">"How do you solve a problem like Mariah?" </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">If I were Mariah Carey's manager I would: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">1. Make sure Mariah's voice is in shape. If it isn't, get a voice coach on board to access her voice. Does she have any physiological (I can't believe I just spelled that correctly!) issues? If so, get her to a voice specialist and take care of it. Most vocal issues can be remedied. But it takes time and work. Ask Mariah to do the work. If something else is an issue (I'm not saying it is) then address that. Basically, make sure she's ready to sing. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">2. Tell the dancers to stay home. Don't be mad a me, I will bring them back eventually but not now. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">3. Hire a band, musicians who can really play. There are lots of them and being Mariah Carey's manager, I can afford it. Plus I'm saving money with the dancers at home. I might even just get some awesome back up singers and a piano player or guitarist only. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">4. Choose one great song. One that Mariah can sing anytime. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">5. Schedule rehearsals with the band. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">6. Go to the rehearsal to hear the band and make sure they are not over playing, playing too loudly and that they are awesome. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">7. Schedule a rehearsal with Mariah and the band. Not a long long rehearsal. We'll start with an hour. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">8. Go to the rehearsal and make sure the Wizard of Oz is not behind the curtain using tracks/auto tune. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">9. Talk with Mariah. Tell her she's extremely talented and beautiful inside and out and that I want her to step up to the mic (it won't be gold, it'll just be a good old gray Shure beta 58) listen to the beautiful music and sing like you did when you were a kid hanging out in your bedroom. Don't try too hard just tell me a story. Don't worry about what you sound like. Just tell me a story. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">10. When I feel the song sounds absolutely great, not perfect, great (Most great performances are not perfect), remind myself and Mariah that great performances involve huge talent but more than anything they involve making your audience feel something. How the hell else could Bob Dylan win the Nobel Prize, Madonna be a mega star and Johnny Cash a legend? A great performance does not require auto tune or tracks. It requires talent and an honest delivery. And all of that requires faith and humility. So when I feel we have all that, I call Dick Clark Productions and say, I'd like to try again. Can we schedule one performance with Mariah? </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">11. If DCP says no I'll call practically anyone else and book Mariah on national television. I know they want her now. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">12. Go to the sound check day of television performance. If someone tells me equipment isn't working I'll refer to our contract that says everything MUST be working or Ms. Carey does not sing AND still gets paid. But that's not going to happen because I have my own sound team who I know well and who know exactly what they're doing. Make sure sound check feels good to Mariah and the band. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">13. Hang out with Mariah back stage until she needs to warm up her voice. Make sure she's drinking plenty of water and nothing else. When they knock on the dressing room door to say 2 minutes, remind Mariah that she's beautiful and hugely talented. Take the feathers away from her, walk with her to her spot in the wings then watch her walk out on stage, start singing and remind people how friggin' good she really is. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">This would set everything right...I know it. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">That's how you solve a problem like Mariah. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">With all this in mind, I'll be on stage at <strong>Saturday night, Jan. 7 @ 8pm</strong>With that in mind, come hear a real live show this </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/789b378035b05107b2dbbc99ea7dd251534e1b86/small/logo500.jpg?1434990031" class="size_s justify_center border_" style="text-align: center;" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular"> in beautiful Cleveland Ohio. We will be LIVE, LIVE, LIVE. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">This woman, </span><br><br><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/3aaac4a77d84ea23df96d2ae5f7b25c362c795cb/medium/kelly-wright-lock-3-photo-by-elaine-manusakis.jpg?1483491291" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Kelly Wright </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">will be singing support vocals without tracks, without Auto-Tune. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">The guy behind me in this photo, </span><br><br><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/c5ca71dd830024b21d308a2c4542dfe067974603/medium/pete-and-anne-e-public-square.jpg?1483491221" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Pete Cavano </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">will be playing banjo, bass and guitar and some of the best solos you've heard without Auto-Tune or tracks. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">This guy, </span><br><br><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/2b5c628a31df700f1840511787a6b6971a18af18/medium/chuck.jpg?1483492152" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Chuck Smolko, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">will be playing bass, piano and guitar without Auto-Tune or tracks. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">And this guy, </span><br><br><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/fde25acf9613190965102d7a2a6f491078734175/medium/erik-diaz-1.jpg?1483491683" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Erik Diaz, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">will be playing drums, glockenspiel, washboard and singing without Auto-Tune or tracks and the girl in front of Pete in the photo above (I know her!) will be playing guitar, ukulele, washboard and singing without Auto-Tune or tracks (but she may be drunk, NO!). <br><br>We had a 4-hour rehearsal yesterday (thank you Avon Lake United Church of Christ for letting us rehearse there) and we're ready for... </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br><strong><span class="font_xl"> SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE @</span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/789b378035b05107b2dbbc99ea7dd251534e1b86/original/logo500.jpg?1434990031" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular"><strong>Jan. 7, 2016 - 8pm <br>ALL NEW FULL BAND SHOW! <br><br>GET YOUR TICKETS NOW <a contents="HERE" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicboxcle.com/event/anne-e-dechant-jan7/" target="_blank">HERE</a> <br>OR <br>DISCOUNTED TICKETS HERE (this is for mailing list members only. To become a member visit www.anneedechant.com, sign up and I'll send you the discount code)</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">You can reserve your seats for dinner too </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">See you Saturday night LIVE!!!!!!!! </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4530832
2016-12-30T09:53:31-06:00
2016-12-30T09:53:31-06:00
The Next Big Thing, Jan. 7th an all new show @ Music Box Supper Club
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Good morning,</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Thanks to all who came out to my holiday string of shows. It was so great to see so many of you out enjoying yourselves and to get to spend some time talking with you. We especially had fun at Sarah's Vineyard in Cuyahoga Falls, which had a packed house for us. I'm very lucky in that I get to see so many of the people I love in one place. Thank you! </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">The next big thing is.... </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br><span class="font_xl"><strong>ALL NEW FULL BAND SHOW AT </strong></span><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicboxcle.com/event/anne-e-dechant-jan7/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/789b378035b05107b2dbbc99ea7dd251534e1b86/original/logo500.jpg?1434990031" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl"><strong>SAT., JAN. 7, 2017 <br>8PM </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Music Box Supper Club is undoubtedly one of Cleveland's Best Music Venues. It is located on the west bank of and overlooks the Cuyahoga River in downtown Cleveland. If you've not been to Music Box, treat yourself. Kelly, Pete, Chuck, Erik and I will all be there. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Tickets to my all new full band show on Jan. 7th are available NOW. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">All mailing list members received a link for discounted tickets in yesterday's mailer. If you're a member check your inbox and get your tickets now. If you are not a member, sign up at <a contents="www.anneedechant.com " data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">www.anneedechant.com </a>and I'll send you the discount link. If you don't want to sign up then just click the photo above and be linked to the ticket page.</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">If you feel more comfortable calling for tickets, dial 216-242-1250. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">The band and I are working to bring you an awesome show to kick off the New Year. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Come out, enjoy a wonderful dinner, great atmosphere and music that will change your life!!!! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/5d8c766b5ad5252a1db798c1cc9c8e5c822d4759/medium/search.jpg?1482976910" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">See you soon! <br>Anne E.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/79a8e1b2eec8fc4fc373d57e0557df801e5bc99d/small/aed-logo-final-smaller.jpg?1445993412" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4518561
2016-12-20T08:32:13-06:00
2016-12-20T08:32:14-06:00
Holiday Shows Start Today, Mailing list member ticket discount
<p><br><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/07993f38c14dbaf7caa9f99a5be0a83419b8301a/medium/th.jpg?1482204413" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_xl">Holiday Season Shows start tomorrow in Cincinnati. Here's your list.... </span></strong></p>
<p><br><span class="font_large">Tues., Dec. 20th @ 9pm - <a contents="The Listing Loon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/thelistingloon/?rf=243976745711556" target="_blank">The Listing Loon </a> <br>4124 Hamilton Ave.45223 <br>Cincinnati, OH, US <br>Solo/acoustic performance, No Cover </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Wed., Dec. 21 @ 7pm - <a contents="Sarah's Vineyard" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.sarahsvineyardwinery.com/" target="_blank">Sarah's Vineyard</a> <br>1204 W. Steels Corners Road, Cuyahoga Falls, OH <br>Come and enjoy the rustic and relaxed atmosphere of Sarah's. Make dinner plans and enjoy a scrumptious wood fired pizza, a glass of wine (or 4!) and enjoy the music. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thurs., Dec. 22 @ 8pm - <a contents="Jilly's" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://jillysmusicroom.com/" target="_blank">Jilly's </a> <br>111 N Main St. Akron OH 44308 <br>Acoustic duo with Anne E. and Pete. 8pm Show, No Cover. <br>One of Akron Music Scene's bright lights, Jilly's. Great food, great drinks, great music. <br>No cover but reservations are strongly recommended. <br>Call (330) 576-5960 </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Sat., Dec. 24 @ 11pm - <a contents="Avon Lake United Church of Christ" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://avonlakeucc.org/" target="_blank">Avon Lake United Church of Christ </a><br>All are welcome to this beautiful service. Pete Cavano and I will be there to share some music and of course the brilliant Rev. Kelly Brill will be officiating and no doubt have a wonderful message. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Sat. Jan. 7 @ 8pm - <a contents="Music Box Supper Club" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicboxcle.com/" target="_blank">Music Box Supper Club</a> <br>1148 Main Ave. Cleveland, OH, 44118 <br>(216) 242-1250 <br>*Brand New Full Band Show* at one of THE Best Music Venues in Cleveland. Enjoy a great dinner, the view of the Cuyahoga and downtown and a GREAT night of music! <br>$18.00 advance, $20.00 at door. <br>Mailing list members, click Here and get your tickets with a member discount now. Exclusive to mailing list members. If you'd like to enjoy member discounts, go to www.anneedechant.com and sign up for the AED Mailing LIst.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">See you soon! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4512782
2016-12-15T14:57:38-06:00
2016-12-16T10:19:48-06:00
Indifference, Fear, Compassion, Love and Driving Like Crazy People
<p><span class="font_large">Good morning and happy Wednesday, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">This weekend was busy for us as no doubt for you as many of us prepare for Christmas fast approaching. Saturday we got to go to an annual party at our friend Elizabeth Marlowe's. It's the latke party. Elizabeth is Jewish and part of her celebration of Chanukah is a yearly party where she serves some traditional Jewish dishes, the main dish being latkes. Ten days that women prepares latkes for her over 30 guests....delicious! What a wonderful time enjoying the fruits of her labor and sharing dishes we all brought. The best part was the chance to catch up with some old friends and make some new ones. It's what I love most about the holidays. Thank you Elizabeth. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I wanted to write this time about something I've been thinking a lot about lately. I'm warning you now this is a bit of a read. It'll take you more than 3 1/2 minutes like listening to one of my songs but I ask you to bear with me because it might be worth it.... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I woke up early one day last week and was lying in bed in that state between dreaming and waking, going over things. I hadn't convinced myself that my warm hoodie and my slippers were just 3 feet away and that being out from under my covers wouldn't be so bad. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">So I just laid there. I don't know what brought me to it but I was thinking about how I feel about the world in general. Lately it feels scary to me. Although I encounter kind caring people daily, I can't help but feel there is a lot of indifference, rudeness and misunderstanding among us. I'm sometimes astounded by the way we talk to each other on Facebook, Twitter etc., the things I read in news reports, video clips and television shows I see. I fear for my country and the world. I think a simple trip to run an errand is a microcosm of the state of our society. Before I go on, I must say that I am sometimes a participant in some of the car stuff I'm about to write about. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I think a car trip is a microcosm of our cultural attitude. I see people in their cars cutting each other off, racing to beat one another to an exit, texting while they drive, wandering in and out of their lane at 60+ miles an hour and frankly, you should hear some of things that come out of my mouth that are directed at other drivers....They are things I would never say to someone if we were face to face. It's very sailor-like. Put us all in our safe little bubble with 4 wheels and we can do and say whatever we like and be unaccountable. It strikes me that therein lies the rub. When we don't have to face someone, to be accountable to them, the potential for being at our worst may be greatest. When we don't have to look someone in the eyes, we don't have to regard them, we can think only of ourselves and forget the rest of everyone around us. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">That's when I remembered something from long ago... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">When I was a college student at Miami University in Oxford Ohio, I began to come into myself. That's part of what going from home is about. Thank goodness for the wisdom of my mother who simply looked at me one day as we were talking about my future and whether college was the choice or not and said, "you're going.". She knew I needed to step away from my small and lovely town of Avon Lake Ohio to find my wings. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">So it was there at my wonderful school amid wonderful teachers and wonderful classmates that I discovered that I was gay. This is never a small deal and it certainly wasn't for me, the 1983 Homecoming Queen, good girl, tomboy from Avon Lake. Now I had to navigate a departure from a life otherwise pretty straight forward (no pun intended). I would never walk down the aisle in a white dress, never experience the excitement of an engagement with my family and friends, never have a wedding shower, never complete the all-American girl picture already framed for me. Keep in mind there was no marriage equality at this time, there was no "Will and Grace", there weren't many Pride events and LGBTQ organizations were in their infancy as far as any widespread presence. In my experience, there were just "those two ladies that lived across the street" or your friend's uncle's "friend" when it came to "gay". Things regarding gay/lesbian were largely unspoken. Consequently, no real advice was available to me except from some of the other gay/lesbian people I met at school and thank God for them (thank you my lovely friends, Michelle Felgar and Tracy Miller). There was no context, no "way" to be. My liberal college of Interdisciplinary Studies within the more conservative, Miami, made the transition much better than it could have been. Still, I wrestled with things that might be every day to a 19 year old in today's culture. Boys liked me, not as many as got Mowgli-eyed over my beautiful roommate Elizabeth or Sally down the hall, but some really cute nice boys still liked me. I had no idea how to explain myself to these sweet boys or avoid finding myself on a date I didn't really want to be on. I tried. I liked boys. I always have. But once things got past friendship, I was ultimately uninterested and uncomfortable. I'm not telling you all this as catharsis. I've dealt with who I am, and here I am happy and healthy. I'm telling you because I'd like you to know what I learned from my experience and why I think it might be valuable today, in a culture that I think is becoming less and less compassionate. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Remember the car analogy above? Well I think the same characteristics that apply to that apply to my personal experience in college. It goes back (or forward in this case) to, If you have look someone in the eye, regard them, doesn't it make it more difficult for you to be indifferent toward them? </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Based on that, something I knew instinctively, here's what I did about my "predicament". I chose not to tell most people I was gay. I thought it put me unfairly in a compromised position. My brother and sisters didn't have to tell my mom and dad they were straight. My friends didn't need to tell anyone they were straight. Why should I have to tell anyone what I was? I knew there was so much more to me than my sexuality. The straight people around me simply existed and liked one another or not based on who they were as people. (Whether they liked someone or not based on color, creed or otherwise is another story all together.) That's what I wanted and thought I deserved. I thought it unfair that I should have to say anything. So I didn't. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thinking back I can see that at the bottom of all of this was fear...fear that someone wouldn't like me. I was afraid I would be rejected. I wasn't as strong as some others I knew who were open and out and took on lots of hate. I wasn't willing to do that. Even now, after all these years, the thought that some people reading this might hit "unsubscribe" bothers me a little. But I choose not to fear and I know lots of you love me. But back in those early years I thought, well, I won't say anything about my sexuality. I'll just let people get to know ME and by the time they do, they won't be able not to like me simply because they find out I'm gay. That may be naive but I guess I believed in human relationships and that they can transcend prejudice, bigotry and racism. I still believe it. There are so many stories about peoples' minds being changed about race, sexuality, religion and on and on, simply because they love someone. They've looked someone in the eye, they've shared part of life with someone, they've seen that there is nothing to fear about someone, they've raised someone....they've loved someone. All those years ago, I was counting on love to change peoples' minds about gays/lesbians, specifically, me. I'm sure some people walked quietly away from me, I'm sure they still do but for the most part, people continue to love me. I was never a victim of outward hate and for those of you who have been I am sorry and please remember that I love you. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">So earlier this week while lying in bed, it occurred to me that the thing separating so many of us is that we don't know each other. We are actually physically separated and that separates us in so many other ways. Think of your neighborhood. How many African Americans live in it? How many Mexicans? How many Muslims? How many white people? How many Jewish people? How many people who make far less money or far more money than you do? How many of people from each of these groups do you know? I'm sure that some of you live in truly integrated places but for the most part we don't. I think there's something in Genesis about this...about the the scattering of people and the universal language being destroyed so we could no longer communicate with one another. I'm not a fundamentalist but I do find sense in this. Separate us and we won't know each other and if we don't know each other we can, and probably will, just make up things about each other, usually not good things. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">What would happen if we went out of our way to know people who are not like us? What would happen if we went out of our way to better know people who are like us? It sounds pithy maybe but really what would happen? How often do we get answers to questions we have about people, their religion, their culture, their sexuality? It takes energy, courage and intention to do this. But I think we should try. I know many of you already do this but based on what I'm seeing, I think more of us should. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">So in this season when many of us celebrate the Prince of Peace, The One who came to show us how to live, The Light, I was thinking about the way I want to live. From what I have learned about Jesus he really wanted us to love each other. I heard an interview on NPR a few days ago with author and religious historian, Karen Armstrong, known for her books on comparative religion. Karen has written over 20 books that focus on commonalities of the major religions, such as the importance of compassion and the Golden Rule. In the interview she explained that in her studies of religion, she has found that the common thread that runs through all of them, the thing that is stated as a top priority in all of them is compassion. Her new book is, 12 Steps to a Compassionate Life. Here are the steps: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The First Step: Learn About Compassion <br>The Second Step: Look at Your Own World <br>The Third Step: Compassion for Yourself <br>The Fourth Step: Empathy <br>The Fifth Step: Mindfulness <br>The Sixth Step: Action <br>The Seventh Step: How Little We Know <br>The Eighth Step: How Should We Speak to One Another? <br>The Ninth Step: Concern for Everybody <br>The Tenth Step: Knowledge <br>The Eleventh Step: Recognition <br>The Twelfth Step: Love Your Enemies </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I ordered the book immediately. The author said that living a compassionate life is a life long endeavor...no kidding....I'm hoping it will change the way I drive!!!!!! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/605c4c715f3a5398888f0664f4458b63f645dc74/original/night-christmas-tree-wallpaper.jpg?1481694990" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">I wish you all a holiday filled with joy, hope, love, compassion and peace and I hope I'll see you at one of my upcoming shows and we can all enjoy being together. <br>-Anne E. </span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Shows follow. Mailing list members, use the link below the Nov. 7th show listing to save on your tickets to my Music Box Supper Club full band show. This is an exclusive offer to AED mailing list members. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Tues., Dec. 20th @ 9pm - <a contents="The Listing Loon" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/thelistingloon/?rf=243976745711556" target="_blank">The Listing Loon </a><br>4124 Hamilton Ave.45223 <br>Cincinnati, OH, US <br>Solo/acoustic performance, No Cover </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Wed., Dec. 21 @ 7pm - <a contents="Sarah's Vineyard&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.sarahsvineyardwinery.com/" target="_blank">Sarah's Vineyard </a><br>1204 W. Steels Corners RoadCuyahoga Falls, OH <br>Come and enjoy the rustic and relaxed atmosphere of Sarah's. Make dinner plans and enjoy a scrumptious wood fired pizza, a glass of wine (or 4!) and enjoy the music. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thurs., Dec. 22 @ 8pm - <a contents="Jilly's" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://jillysmusicroom.com/" target="_blank">Jilly's</a> <br>111 N Main St. Akron OH 44308 <br>Acoustic duo with Anne E. and Pete. 8pm Show, No Cover. <br>One of Akron Music Scene's bright lights, Jilly's. Great food, great drinks, great music. <br>Reservations are strongly recommended. <br>Call (330) 576-5960 </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Sat. Jan. 7 @ 8pm - <a contents="Music Box Supper Club&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicboxcle.com/" target="_blank">Music Box Supper Club </a><br>1148 Main Ave. Cleveland, OH, 44118 <br>(216) 242-1250 </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">A brand new full band show at one of the best music venues in Cleveland. Come and enjoy a wonderful dinner with views of the Cuyahoga River and downtown Cleveland then settle in for a fantastic night of music, including new songs, some you haven't heard in a while plus a washboard, keyboard, glockenspiel, a ukulele and a slide whistle. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">$18 advance tickets, $20 day of show </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Mailing list members, get your discounted tickets here <em>(If you sign up for the AED Mailing List, you will receive discounts like this one, visit www.anneedechant.com to sign up)</em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">A note that my holiday sale is still on. I've discounted tons of items. Get a AED Hoodie on sale, an AED Gift Card (great stocking stuffer) or one of my Christmas CDs for just $5.99! Sale ends Dec. 17th. <br>Visit the <a contents="AED Store" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">AED Store</a> and start shopping.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4488433
2016-11-29T11:03:20-06:00
2018-02-21T00:51:42-06:00
Winner of "Where Am I", Holiday Sale, Mailing List members Discount
<p><span class="font_large">Good morning and welcome new mailing list members. Enjoy your free download of "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"from mine and Pete Cavano's Christmas CD, "One Voice, One Guitar Volume I" </span><br><br>(If you are a mailing list member you have a free download in your inbox. To sign up for my mailing list and enjoy member perks, visit <a contents="www.anneedechant.com/home" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">www.anneedechant.com/home</a>) </p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thanks to all of you who played "Where Am I". 84% of you were correct! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Here's the answer.... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Selma Alabama <br>Old Live Oak Cemetery </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Visitors who stroll beneath the ancient oaks and magnolias draped in Spanish moss in Selma’s National Historic Register cemetery will find glory, humor, and pathos in the lives whose stories are told here. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/d010fd8c001be4f1b91fb26a472f61a9a242b5b1/small/sellma-graveyard.jpg?1480306486" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I am standing at the grave marker for William Rufus King, vice president to 14th president of the US, Franklin Pierce. Pierce and King won the general election of 1852. King was very ill but in spite of it campaigned tirelessly for the Democratic Party. <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/16d14eea0c9f34a730a425c90c4f822ba7e49fe8/medium/th-1.jpeg?1480394778" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Soon after being elected VP, King moved to Havana Cuba in the hopes that the climate there would improve his health. He had tuberculosis. Despite the improved climate, King's health continued to deteriorate. The U.S. Congress was thus forced to pass special legislation and make arrangements for King's swearing-in as vice president in Cuba on the grounds of the plantation where he was living. He holds the distinction of being the only member of the U.S. executive branch to have been sworn into office on foreign soil. As King's condition worsened, he decided that he would prefer to die at his home at Chestnut Hill and left Cuba in early April arriving just one day before his death. He is buried in Old Live Oak Cemetery in Selma AL. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Here's and interesting side note…. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">“During the early 1830s, King was involved in an incident that reflects speculation about his sexual orientation that continues to the present day. King was challenged to a duel, never carried out, with Dallas County planter Major Michael Kenan about a personal insult. Rumors also circulated in Washington, D.C., at the time, and they increased after King entered into a close friendship with fellow senator James Buchanan of Pennsylvania. Neither man ever married, and by 1836 they were sharing a residence in Washington. Any negative reactions to their relationship appear to have had little effect, and the men continued with their living arrangements and their work as legislators.” (taken from http://www.encyclopediaofalabama.org) </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Here is a photo of King and Buchanan’s favorite shirts which when worn only raised suspicion further… <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/b708101cface2938cf51dc05c7522b7342741a6a/small/th.jpeg?1480394939" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/b708101cface2938cf51dc05c7522b7342741a6a/small/th.jpeg?1480394939" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I’M KIDDING….don’t send me an email! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The winner of “Where Am I” is Timothy Harris! Tim, you win… <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/c42e9d6dce9bf57b56539c6a52b974a0b07fe5c0/medium/gift-card.jpg?1480367593" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_large">A $15.00 AED Gift Card </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">You can use this card to purchase AED merchandise at a live performance or online at <a contents="www.anneedechant.com/store" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store">www.anneedechant.com/</a><a contents="www.anneedechant.com/store" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">store</a><br>Get your gift card today! But read further so you can get your member discount on your card. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/b163cf9b551599d65049149dc006b19c872801e9/medium/images.jpeg?1451140291" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><strong>ANNOUNCEMENT: HOLIDAY SALE!!! STARTING NOW!!! </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">It's time to shop and you can start here. <br><br>In addition to great savings on CD downloads and the new AED Hoodie, you can get a <a contents="AED Gift Card" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">AED Gift Card</a> to give to your buddy, your honey or anyone you choose. <br><br>All mailing list members enjoy an exclusive addItional 10% discount by typing in a code. YOU WOULD HAVE RECEIVED THIS CODE IN YOUR INBOX IF YOU WERE A MAILING LIST MEMBER (if you're not a mailing list member, you can be by visiting <a contents="www.anneedechant.com/home " data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">www.anneedechant.com/home </a>and signing up so that you can enjoy member perks)</span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">So go to my <a contents="store&nbsp;" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">store </a>now and start saving. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">SALE ENDS DECEMBER 17, 2016 </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Talk to you soon! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4487301
2016-11-28T16:46:24-06:00
2016-11-30T11:13:42-06:00
"Where Am I" Contest Hint
<p><span class="font_large">Ok, this is from over a week ago. An additional hint would be in my past touring schedule. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Tell me, based on this photo, where I am, city and state. The photo is a bit obscure and I have a more obvious one, but I'll start here... <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/d010fd8c001be4f1b91fb26a472f61a9a242b5b1/original/sellma-graveyard.jpg?1480306486" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">I need a hair cut!</p>
<p><br><span class="font_large">Mailing list members receive this hint 20 minutes earlier than social media. Sign up for my mailing list at www.anneedechant.com/home</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">First person with the correct answer wins a prize to be announced on Tuesday Nov. 29th. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thanks for playing "Where Am I"! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4484309
2016-11-25T22:14:05-06:00
2020-10-10T00:30:05-05:00
Puppies and me Giving Thanks for YOU!
<p> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/a72b30a784e53c0fa6671d7c00b629fe879dc348/medium/th-2.jpg?1480107566" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Wishing you a wonderful evening and a Happy Thanksgiving. </span></p>
<p><br><span class="font_large">Welcome new mailing list members. All members enjoy your free download of my song, "Go Get Joe" below. <br><br>On Wednesday I wrote out a check for $1520.00 to Canine Performance Sciences at Auburn University. CPS is the group I've been telling you about for almost a year now at my shows after I sing "Go Get Joe"....a song about a prisoner and his dog Joe. The program trains puppies to sniff out explosive materials to help keep all of us safe. CPS couples puppies with inmates. The inmates help to train the puppies. It is a hugely successful program that benefits inmates and puppies. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I enclosed a note with the check saying that it is on behalf of me and my "wonderfully generous fans" that the check is being presented. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">YOU DID THIS. I'm so grateful to all of you who have purchased a dog shirt online or at one of my shows/made a donation to the fund. This is the shirt (it comes in brown too)... <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/c84bf3c8a9ec9d368d59023b7c6adfd9ecd7d1d6/medium/blue-shirt-front-2.jpg?1480133372" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/b943c64621c0417fb4dd1807011994c9cad4a9b5/medium/blue-shirt-back.jpg?1480133408" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><span class="font_large">You can still order yours <a contents="here" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">here</a> and you can make an additional donation <a contents="here" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">here</a> (100% of donations go to CPS). </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">For every shirt sold, "One Fish Two Fish Music Publishing" (that's my company) donates $5.00 (in some cases $10) to CPS. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Through your generosity we will help this program to do more great work. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">So yesterday on Thanksgiving I thought of you and how grateful I am to you! Thank you for another year in music, thank you for giving of yourselves! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">"Where Am I" Contest, Music Box Supper Club show announcement and member ticket discount and Holiday Sale coming to you soon!</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4473356
2016-11-18T09:20:22-06:00
2016-11-18T09:20:22-06:00
See Anne E. in Mobile Bay this Weekend
<p><span class="font_large">Good morning, <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/1d41973c461259484041ad6864a3d43ed43aa9d3/medium/th-1.jpg?1479481434" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I'm in your neck of the woods with a couple performances. I hope you'll fit me into your weekend plans. I'd love to see you again. Plus I have some new songs to share with you. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Last night <a contents="Frye Gaillard" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://fryegaillard.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Frye Gaillard</a> and I enjoyed so much performing, "With Music and Justice for All" in Selma for the lovely people at "ArtsRevive". What an awesome space that is being created at the Carneal Center, which was actually an auto service station. Through hundreds of volunteer hours, ArtsRevive has rejuvenated the building into a space for art shows, performances, and community events. In its 2009 Comprehensive Plan, the city of Selma identified ArtsRevive's Carneal Building as the anchor for the future Arts and Culture District. Read more about this organization's future vision here. These are the kinds of groups that make a city great. Thank you ArtsRevive! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Here's the deal for this weekend: </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br><br><span class="font_xl"><strong>Friday Nov. 18, 2016 <br>8pm</strong></span><br><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/fa3cbe64dc52743463f416ae549e0abd92fd3bc3/small/headerlogo.jpg?1479480444" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">The Listening Room <br>78 Saint Francis St., Mobile AL <br>Anne E. performs a solo acoustic show in downtown Mobile <br>Tickets: $15.00 Call (251) 367-4599 to reserve or pay at door. </span></p>
<p><br><br> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl"><strong>Saturday Nov. 19, 2016 <br>7:30pm <br><a contents="" data-link-label="With Music and Justice for All" data-link-type="page" href="/with-music-and-justice-for-all" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/1df5b62816fa983ae9dd479418ce600757b06d5d/medium/low-res-poster-jpg.jpg?1479481832" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Fairhope Unitarian Church <br><a contents="http://www.fairhopeuu.org" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.fairhopeuu.org" target="_blank">http://www.fairhopeuu.org</a>, (251) 929-3207, 1150 Fairhope Ave., Fairhope AL 36532 <br>Suggested donation at door.</span></p>
<p><br><br><span class="font_large">Mailing list members, please enjoy your free download of "Out There" from my CD, The Sun Coming In....Alabama is in it! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">See you this weekend! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4460974
2016-11-10T14:56:35-06:00
2021-07-31T16:45:31-05:00
What Matters Most, Get your FREE drink ticket now!
<p><span class="font_large">Good Afternoon, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Tuesday night and yesterday were tough for some of us and happy for others. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I spent most of yesterday wandering around trying to think about what to pull from this latest election. Then, late last night as I lay in bed, it occurred to me, that I should just focus on my own corner, take care of my family, my friends and my neighbors. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I still couldn't sleep so I began to read some online articles, something I had avoided all day. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I found the following beautiful article. Please take just 3 minutes to read this. You'll be glad you did.... </span></p>
<p><a contents="What Really Matters" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/joan-garry-/what-really-matters_b_12891076.html" target="_blank"><strong><span class="font_xl">What Really Matters </span></strong></a></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thank you Joan Garry. What if we all do this? What are you called to do? For me part of taking care in the way I can means MUSIC. It is how I hope to serve my corner, to share stories that connect us on a human level. It's what I'm interested in and what I'm called to do. The beauty and connective power of music is something on which we can all agree. That said, please join me and the band and special guest <a contents="Diana Chittester&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.dianachittester.com/" target="_blank">Diana Chittester </a>tomorrow night at The Akron Civic Theatre and let's enjoy an evening of music together. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I'd love to see you and spend some time with you. The band and I have put together a wonderful new show. It's one not to be missed! BE THERE tomorrow night!! Get your <a contents="tickets now" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">tickets now</a>. </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br><span class="font_large">8pm <br>The Akron Civic Theater <br>Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 (Veterans Day, Green Hand!) <br><a contents="" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/54583592a256459b1b043f91d706531f14f664b5/small/th-1.jpg?1478790464" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></a><br><br>I have 50 drink tickets waiting for YOU at my merchandise table. Get yours (respond to this email with "I'll be there" and I'll have one ready for you) and let me buy you a drink at the after party we're having at Barley House 1/2 block from the Civic directly following the show. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">See you tomorrow, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4450371
2016-11-03T12:14:36-05:00
2021-04-20T13:14:14-05:00
Thank you Cleveland Indians, Big Show at Akron Civic Theatre Nov. 11th
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/a576b12606e98afb170c1dfd84dc87764cbff625/small/aed-logo-final2.jpg?1434596345" class="size_s justify_center border_" /><br>Good morning and welcome new mailing list members. Please enjoy (or tribe fans cry to) your free download of my song, "Swing". </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Tribe fans, it's a hard day today I know. What a whirlwind we went through last night and what a hard one to take. It was a GREAT series!!!!! I'm so proud of our Cleveland Indians. Don't you admire them so? I'm always amazed at their ability to have fun playing the game in spite of being behind or under tons of pressure. You'll see them standing on second base talking to an opposing player, laughing. You see them talking with each other in the dugout laughing and goofing off. It's, frankly, beyond me at times. I don't know if I could do it. But they do. They love the game. And I love them. I know you do too! So let's stay united. Let's be a tribe and stand with our wonderful guys!!! GO TRIBE!!!!! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Here are some things I love.... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">http://m.mlb.com/video/topic/6479266/v1206342883/alcs-gm1-francona-lays-a-kiss-on-kipnis-bat </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Watch Francona kissing Kipnis's bat <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/66da780c28b80a6a2f5087e5efbd8a3c6f2f98c8/medium/th-2.jpg?1478187884" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/463069536afaf655b8442ba21f1dc4399bc03f36/medium/th-1.jpg?1478187894" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><br> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Send me some photos that you love. </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>JOY JOY JOY! THANK YOU CLEVELAND INDIANS!</strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">And some words from our skipper, Terry Francona.... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">http://m.mlb.com/cle/video/topic/63106348/v1211018483/ws2016-gm7-francona-on-emotional-game-7-loss/?c_id=cle </span><span class="font_large"> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I fly into Cleveland tomorrow to rehearse the band for an awesome show we have coming to you on Friday, Nov. 11 @ 8pm. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">We'll be at The Akron Civic Theatre. Get your tickets <a contents="now" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005122E2257F6F" target="_blank">now</a> <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/67d57f1efad471ae0823754115c92351aa8e1caa/medium/th-4.jpg?1478190306" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>The Akron Civic Theatre <br>Friday, Nov. 11, 2016 <br>8pm<br><a contents="Tickets" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.ticketmaster.com/event/05005122E2257F6F" target="_blank">Tickets</a></strong></p>
<p><br><span class="font_large">Seating is limited so we highly suggest you buy tix well ahead. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">We'll be introducing a few new songs and adding some twists to an old favorite and generally kicking some ass. If you've not been to the Akron Civic, treat yourself. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Opening will be Diana Chittester. She's a great artists, wonderful guitarist and vocalist. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">New hoodies are in and will be on sale at the Civic! Here they are... <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/dd13a250b6fc39c9c40ef4ed2d2e4c3dcc89f9fc/medium/screen-shot-2016-11-03-at-11-44-07-am.png?1478191519" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thank you to everyone who was a part of my two week whirl around North Carolina. Thank you to everyone who hosted me, everyone who came to my shows, fed me, gave me a place to rest and everyone who walked away with a CD, T-shirt or shot glass. I'm making headway in the southeast and that feels good. I'll return to the area in the spring of 2017. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Please visit www.anneedechant.com for any and all show details, to purchase merchandise, to download my music. You can also listen to me on Spotify, Pandora or call your local independent radio station and request one of my songs. Mailing list members receive "Where Am I" contest hints 5 (this is changing to 20) minutes before everyone else, enjoy free downloads and discounts on merchandise and tickets. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I'm now a member of songkick. That means you, as a member of songkick, will be automatically notified of my performances in your area. Simply click here and push the "subscribe" button. There is no fee for this and now you'll know about shows as soon as they are added to my schedule. </span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large">Nashvillians, I'll be at <strong><a contents="Bobby's Idle Hour Tavern" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bobbysidlehour.com/" target="_blank">Bobby's Idle Hour Tavern</a> on Sunday, Nov. 13th @ 7pm </strong><br>no cover, tips appreciated <br>Bobby's in in the heart of Music Row at 1028 16th Ave. S., Nashville TN 37203. Mike Severs (Dolly Parton, Don McClean), my producer will join me on lead guitar and Matt Burgess on Cajon. Very excited about this. <br><br>Hoping to see you all soon. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Enjoy your day! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/cc943ad97521e8bdd83d038c19982c7c8cf8d87b/small/aed-logo-final-smallest.jpg?1445993792" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4430517
2016-10-21T10:08:33-05:00
2017-01-15T18:56:46-06:00
Win a gift from the road NOW, play "Where Am I"
<p><span class="font_large">Good morning. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I'm on the road performing and wanting to share some of the experience with you. Look at these photos and tell me where I am (where I was yesterday morning), city and state. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The first to answer correctly, gets a gift from the road. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Please note that mailing list members get this message 5 minutes before non-members AND, you all have my schedule in my last email to help you. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">If you've won "Where Am I" in the last 3 months, then please answer but let us give the prize to someone who has not yet won. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Winner announced tomorrow. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Ready? GO!!!!.... <br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bing.com/search?q=the%20birthplace%20of%20country%20music%20museum&pc=cosp&ptag=N0003G1462D011016A316A5D3C6E&form=CONMHP&conlogo=CT3210127" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/60402bbd957d5520094f8afd39c4f1c139f9c670/original/birthplace-of-country-1.jpg?1477061709" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/275e2204be3c1adc5625b114b17a327ade8614f4/original/o.jpg?1477061886" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Hoping to see you on the road! Please let you family and friends in the NC area know about my tour and encourage them to come out to a show. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4396636
2016-09-29T16:53:35-05:00
2021-04-01T00:41:12-05:00
Show Cancellation, Contest Winner, House Concert On!
<p><span class="font_large">Good evening one and all. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I need to let you all know that my show on Public Square that was scheduled for tomorrow has been cancelled due to rain....BOOOOOOOO! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">BUT, the house concert is on regardless of weather and everyone is invited! Aren't they awesome? <br>So go to: </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Deb and Jen's <br>2889 Fairfax, Cleveland Heights OH <br> Friday Sept. 30 - 8pm </strong></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Now that the earlier show is cancelled we will start our house concert at 8pm. That way those of you who want to head home a little earlier after a long work week, can. If you were planning on 9pm, don't worry we'll be playing lots of music and you will see a full show. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Come out and hang with us! No cover (pass the hat), a keg of free beer (you can bring something else to drink if you'd like) and a beautiful setting. If it's raining, we'll be inside and you won't need your chair. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The winner of the latest contest is <strong>Scott McColl</strong>. Scott was the first to answer, "What was the name of my first solo recording and in what year was it released?" </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Scott answered,<strong> "Effort of the Spin" 1996</strong>. CORRECT!!!!! All you mailing list members enjoy a free download of the title track below. <br><br>Lots of you answered correctly, Scott was the first in.<br>Some of you guessed 1997. Some guessed it was "Something of the Soul", my second solo recording. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Scott, you can pick up the merch. item of your choice at the show you attend this weekend or when I'm in your neck of the woods if you're out of town. Thanks for playing everyone. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I'm excited to see you all this weekend. I like you and I hope you like me.... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4387519
2016-09-23T12:44:46-05:00
2017-01-15T18:56:46-06:00
American Fest., What Do You Want, The Barking Spider...cry cry cry....
<p><span class="font_large">Good afternoon to all of you and welcome new mailing list members. Enjoy your free download (see below) of "Effort of the Spin", a blast from the past. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">This week is Americana Fest. week in Nashville. I've been attending lots of workshops and I have to say each one has affirmed my belief that people really want to hear this music, these stories, these confesssions and the best way for me to make that happen is to keep doing what I'm doing: stretching out into the small towns in this red, white and blue landscape and sharing. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Americana/Roots Music is what I'm passionate about. I was reminded by Frank Liddell (producer Miranda Lambert, LeeAnn Womack) and Rodney Crowell just yesterday to keep my head down and do what I do. So there you have it. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I was so fortunate to be given a ticket to the AMA Awards Ceremony...thank you sweet Julie Grower. <br>It was wonderful. Shawn Colvin, Bonnie Raitt, Steve Earle, Jason Isbel, Jim Lauderdale and Emmylou all in the same room?!!! Also before the show started I spotted... <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/f3ff10a9327c46188f02af3080d88d01a599e93a/original/wy-and-cactus.jpg?1474648330" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">This is my crappy phone photo but can you see the red head? Wynonna!!!! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I wanted to share with you two acts that I saw and was just blown away by. <br>First was The Milk Carton Kids (they really are kids). They got up on stage in front of an old time microphone with their guitars and sang and played the way I think it's done best on the Ryman stage. They performed their song "Memphis" and you could have heard a pin drop. A standing ovation was the only response that would do. Check them out at the <a contents="Milk Carton Kids" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.themilkcartonkids.com" target="_blank">Milk Carton Kids</a> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">They're wonderful! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Another act that was outstanding was Parker Milsap. He sang his song, "Heaven Sent". Just lovely. Here are the lyrics and below a link to the video. He's got such a wonderful voice too! <br> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Heaven Sent </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Raise me straight and raise me true <br>Spent my days becoming you <br>Sunday morning, evening too <br>Sitting in your second pew </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Torn apart, my spirits spent <br>I fell in love on accident <br>Wondered just what Jesus meant <br>When he said all love was Heaven sent </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">[Chorus]: <br>Papa I don't need a preacher <br>I ain't some kind of creature <br>From some old double feature <br>I just want to make you proud <br>Of the kind of love I've found <br>But you say it's not allowed <br>Say that its a sin <br>But it's how I've always been <br>Did you love me when, he was just my friend? </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Tried my hardest not to be <br>I locked the door and I broke the key <br>Jesus died upon that tree <br>Daddy do you think he'd covet me <br>Red and yellow, black and white <br>We are precious in his sight <br>Why can't I sleep through the night? <br>Daddy do you think I turned out right? </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">[Chorus]: <br>Papa I don't need a preacher <br>I ain't some kind of creature <br>From some old double feature <br>I just want to make you proud <br>Of the kind of love I've found <br>But you say it's not allowed <br>Say that its a sin <br>But it's how I've always been <br>Did you love me when, he was just my friend? </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Papa you're the one that taught me <br>By his strap he sought me <br>And with his blood he bought me <br>Daddy you're the one that claimed <br>That he loved me through the flame <br>Now why can't you do the same <br>Well I've been born again <br>But first I was born in sin <br>Did you love me then <br>Did you love me then? <br>Check out Parker singing it! <a contents='Parker Milsap, "Heaven Sent"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=parkermilsap+heaven+sent+video&qpvt=parkermilsap+heaven+sent+video&view=detail&mid=116CC1B309E728A22AC4116CC1B309E728A22AC4&FORM=VRDGAR" target="_blank">Parker Milsap, "Heaven Sent" </a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Ok now I need to ask you something. I would like to know <strong>what kind of merchandise you'd like to see at my live shows and at my online store. </strong> We're moving into fall so I'm thinking hoodies but there's so much to choose from and I want to know what you want. Do you want coffee mugs, hats, water bottles?...I could go on. Please send me an email and let me know what you'd like to see. If you want it, I want you to have it! Write to me. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Today I'm headed over to Bobby's Idle Hour to perform in a round. My radio promoter, Bill Wence, put together a show for artists he represents. I'll join my buddy <a contents="David G Smith" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://heydavemusic.com" target="_blank">David G Smith</a> for the 3pm round but rounds start at noon. If you're in town and you love hanging in a dive bar (the best kind), come join us. Thank you Bill for the invite. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I've added some shows to my fall schedule including one at The Akron Civic Theatre on Nov. 11th. Soon you'll be able to purchase your ticket atAkron Civic's site. We're working up a show just for this night, trying some new things and dusting off some old tunes. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I'm so sad as many of you are about the closing of the beloved Barking Spider Tavern. This is where I began my career in music, singing back up vocals for singer/songwriter, Craig Robertson. It's where I first sang "Green Hand". I'm going to miss it so. So I will not be playing at The Spider next Friday as scheduled BUT my Super Fans, Deb and Jen Lonzer have decided to have a Spider night at their home in Cleveland Heights and YOU ARE INVITED. There will be no cover charge. There will be a hat passed just like at the Spider, free beer (not like the Spider) and great music (like the Spider) in the beautiful setting of Deb and Jen's home. So if you had plans to come to the Spider, drive down the road a bit and join us at: <br> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><strong>Deb and Jen's <br>Friday, Sept. 30 <br>2889 Fairfax <br>Cleveland Heights OH <br>9pm</strong> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><br><span class="font_large">No Cover, mind the hat. <br>Bring a chair, bring something to eat if you like. Bring a friend! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"> <br>So that's it for now. I hope you're all enjoying life. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">DeChant Out!</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4377127
2016-09-17T09:37:02-05:00
2017-01-15T18:56:45-06:00
Tonight Sept. 17 @ The Skillery Nashville TN, "Watermelon Wine and the Poetry of Americana Music"
<p><span class="font_large">Hey everyone in Nashville and those visiting this weekend, I'd like you to come and see an awesome multi-media show this Saturday at The Skilleryin Germantown. I'll be there with award winning author Frye Gaillard, singer/songwriter, producer and Country Music Hall of Fame editor, Peter Cooper and singer/songwriter, Fayssoux McLean. We'll be sharing our originals along with some Merle, Emmylou and Woody! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">For you DIY musicians looking to supplement your regular gigs with an additional show, something new that you can present to a new market, this is a must. Frye and I have performed this show at The Hank Williams Boyhood Home and Museum, The Evening Muse, Moonlight on the Mountain, Belmont University, Southern Alabama University and several libraries and art museums throughout the southeast. This show is a great addition to your American Music Festival week calendar. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Sponsored by The Porch Writers' Collective and Yazoo Beer (Free Beer!!!!). <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/3ce2143ade30ec0d09ac8f4d95467714d46a0921/original/1470429927830.jpeg?1472593510" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Get your tickets <a contents="now" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/watermelon-wine-and-poetry-of-americana-music-tickets-26851699155" target="_blank">now</a> or suggested donation at the door.</span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Come see us!! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4369211
2016-09-12T20:53:15-05:00
2017-01-15T18:56:45-06:00
Anne E., Peter Cooper, Fayssoux McLean and Frye Gaillard present, "Watermelon Wine and the Poetry of Americana Music" this weekend in Nashville.
<p><span class="font_large"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/3ce2143ade30ec0d09ac8f4d95467714d46a0921/original/1470429927830.jpeg?1472593510" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Hey everyone in Nashville and those visiting this weekend, I'd like you to come and see an awesome multi-media show this Saturday at <a contents="The&nbsp;Skillery" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.theskillery.com" target="_blank">The Skillery</a> in Germantown. I'll be there with award winning author Frye Gaillard, singer/songwriter, producer and Country Music Hall of Fame editor, Peter Cooper and singer/songwriter, Fayssoux McLean. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">For you DIY musicians looking to supplement your regular gigs with an additional show, something new that you can present to a new market, this is a must. Frye and I have performed this show at The Hank Williams Boyhood Home and Museum, The Evening Muse, Moonlight on the Mountain, Belmont University, Southern Alabama University and several libraries and art museums throughout the southeast. This show is a great addition to your American Music Festival week calendar. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Sponsored by The Porch Writers' Collective and Yazoo Beer (Free Beer!!!!). </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Get your tickets <a contents="now" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/watermelon-wine-and-poetry-of-americana-music-tickets-26851699155" target="_blank">now</a> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Come see us!! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4358636
2016-09-06T09:52:03-05:00
2017-01-15T18:56:45-06:00
Falling Into September, Harvard Bound, Where We Are
<p><span class="font_large">Good Morning to you all and welcome new mailing list members! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">It's been a great summer up north in Canada with lots to do including preparing the rest of my 2016 tour schedule as well as beginning to book 2017....hard to believe. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">This week I venture to Boston for my performance at the <a contents="David A. Grossman" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bostonglobe/obituary.aspx?pid=175275183" target="_blank">David A. Grossman</a> Fall Fundraiser at Harvard. After sharing mine and Frye Gaillard's song, "Where We Are" with Stacy Grossman, beloved wife of the late David A Grossman, I was invited to sing "Where We Are" with those in attendance at this year's Fall Fundraiser. <br><br>I'm so very honored. David was a fantastic man who gave of his time and talents simply to help others. I found out about David while reading the book, The American Way of Poverty which shares stories of people affected by the United States Housing Crisis. David was the Director of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau. <br> <br> "Under David's leadership, HLAB along with City Life/Vida Urbana, adapted their anti-gentrification model into a fierce anti-foreclosure movement. The anti-foreclosure movement -- which now encompasses HLAB, CityLife/Vida Urbana, LSC and many other organizations -- works with homeowners and tenants to thwart the efforts of lenders to displace families after foreclosure. David and HLAB students played a key role in this mobilizing effort, canvassing foreclosed properties on a weekly basis, conducting weekly clinics in which they educate occupants about their rights, and deploying a legal "shield" for all of the movement's members by vigorously defending post-foreclosure evictions through a variety of creative and successful approaches.<br><br>Indeed, the movement that David helped to initiate has become so effective in Boston that it has inspired other activists in cities throughout the country to do the same. And, these successes have been well documented by PBS, the NY Times, The Nation, local media and even the subject of a documentary produced by by French Television. Moreover, David helped to secure generous funding from the Oak Foundation to help finance these efforts for years to come." -The Boston Globe </span><br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bostonglobe/obituary.aspx?pid=175275183" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/4fff3721d849cd855272bb82264a3334580740c5/medium/108606-20150712-jpgx.jpeg?1453829825" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">David A. Grossman </p>
<p><br><span class="font_large">You can listen to/download "Where We Are" at www.anneedechant.com </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Here are the lyrics: </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Where We Are - Anne E. DeChant, Frye Gaillard ©2016 </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><em>My name is Alice my husband's Jay <br>We lost our house in the crash of '08 <br>When I got sick bills piled up <br>Now the money we get don't last as long as the month <br>So after all the years of saving <br>And breathing in that dust <br>The mine shut down now they say <br>There's nothing left for us </em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><em>Does the red white and blue wave for everybody <br>Do the fruits of our labor trickle down <br>Can we all hitch our wagon to those stars <br>The answer is plain when you look at Where We Are </em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><em>My name is Oliver I'm still in school <br>My dad works two jobs my mom skips some meals <br>Me and my brothers sleep on the floor <br>I was planning for college I'm not planning any more <br>Sometimes I cry 'cause I can't help enough <br>And it feels like my country forgot about us </em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><em>Does the red white and blue wave for everybody <br>Do the fruits of our labor trickle down <br>Can we all hitch our wagon to those stars <br>The answer is plain when you look at Where We Are </em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><em>But deep in my heart I believe <br>In the America that I dream <br>I'm not talking 'bout having everything like reality TV <br>I just want all of us to get what we need </em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><em>When the red white and blue waves for everybody <br>And the fruits of our labor trickle down <br>When we all can hitch our wagon to those stars <br>The truth will be plain when you look at Where We Are </em></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I'm excited to meet Stacy Grossman and Senator Elizabeth Warren, </span><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/ea8055bc71d71e4255ad360955ba6e6ebc1d8cc8/medium/th-1.jpeg?1472598784" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><span class="font_large">champion of hard working Americans and big bank ball buster (yes, I'm inappropriate), and sing "Where We Are" for everyone there. I'll be giving a copy of my CD as well as a "Go Get Joe" t-shirt to Senator Warren as she is a huge dog lover! </span></p>
<p><br><span class="font_large">On September 13th I'll return to Nashville for The Americana Music Festival and two shows. On Sat., Sept. 17th I will be at The Skillery in Germantown in Nashville. The show will be "Watermelon Wine and the Poetry of Americana Music" a multi media presentation that I do with my friend and award winning author, <a contents="Frye Gaillard" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://fryegaillard-about.blogspot.ca" target="_blank">Frye Gaillard</a>. Our special guests will be <a contents="Peter Cooper" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.petercoopermusic.com" target="_blank">Peter Cooper</a>, singer/songwriter, producer, author and writer editor for The Country Music Hall of Fame and singer/songwriter,<a contents="&nbsp;Fayssoux McLean" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://redbeetrecords.com/fayssoux" target="_blank"> Fayssoux McLean</a>. We're doing this show in cooperation with <a contents="The Porch Writers Collective" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.porchtn.org" target="_blank">The Porch Writers Collective</a>. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">That's... </span><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/3ce2143ade30ec0d09ac8f4d95467714d46a0921/medium/1470429927830.jpeg?1472593510" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Tickets<a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/watermelon-wine-and-poetry-of-americana-music-tickets-26851699155" target="_blank"> here </a><br> <br><strong>Sept. 23rd</strong> I'll join my fellow songwriters on Bill Wence Promotions roster for the Bill Wence Promotions Showcase at <strong>Bobby's Idle Hour Tavern</strong>, located on Music Row in Nashville. Rounds start at 12 noon. I'll be in the <strong>3pm</strong> round. Bobby's Idle Hour is the quintessential dive bar. Please join us for a day of fantastic rounds! Thanks to Bill for the invite and for his hard work in promoting my latest CD, "The Sun Coming In" to radio. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I have some stops in the Cleveland area in late Sept./early October as well. My fall tour begins in October in Eastern TN and NC then on to Alabama. For a full list visit, http://anneedechant.com/tour </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">That's it from here for now. I think I'll do a little fishing tonight on the Talbot River, Ontario Canada! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/007e8530a7e21211a638c14fbe900826cadbdb8e/original/talbot-river.jpg?1472598045" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Take care and thank you as always. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4298025
2016-07-27T20:39:03-05:00
2017-01-15T18:56:45-06:00
Winner of "Where Am I" Contest
<p><span class="font_large">Good Evening, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Pardon the delay on this....There are two winners of the "Where Am I" Contest because I posted on FB before my mailing sent by accident. Therefore I am awarding the first person to answer correctly on FB and the first person to answer the mailing I sent. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The winners are Eddie Vidmar and Maryhelen Mackin Chadwick. They both answered with Newark Ohio. Yes, the photo is of the Longaberger Basket Company Headquaters. But it is not in Columbus Ohio but Newark Ohio. I visited this now vacant building on Sunday after having opened for Travis Meadows at The Carriage House in Hebron Ohio. Eddie and Maryhelen please write to me at annee@anneedechant.com and let me know if you'd like a hard copy (CD) of my song, "Here I Am" the official song of the 2016 Transplant Games of America, or a download. Congratulations to you both! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/28cec2c13d027318342fe2830001e766e0e95ecf/original/longaberger-basket.jpg?1469495617" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Longaberger Basket Company Headquarters, Newark, Ohio </span></p>
<p><br><span class="font_large">Here are a few photos from The Carriage House <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/27b06b18393f43ff2435c14eff48066b247fdc8f/original/carriage-house.jpg?1469669422" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/17c3d0193231892866c3a2a4d7548017fbfe1996/original/carriage-house-inside.jpg?1469669576" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Great space to play. Thank you Bob Walters, Dave and Denise! The paintings on the wall are those of the owner, Dave, a REAL cowboy! I sure enjoyed being there. I've been invited back for the 2017 season. Yea! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I wish you all a great rest of week and thanks again for playing "Where Am I". I must say some of you are just hilarious. Thanks for the funny comments. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4286614
2016-07-20T08:16:51-05:00
2017-01-15T18:56:45-06:00
Peace RNC, Canadian Respite, This Weekend's Shows
<p><span class="font_large">Happy Tuesday to you all! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">It's a big week as the RNC kicked off in Cleveland Ohio on Monday. My home city has been host to so many things this summer! I pray for peace this week as people face the challenge of acting and responding in a peaceful and respectful manner. Won't it be wonderful if this week, we can honor one another's freedom of speech and move through all activities without one violent incident? I believe we can! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I know I've shared the free download below before but I think it's appropriate to do it again in light of things. Download and listen to "Light the Weary World" below. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Well, early June into early July was a whirlwind for me. I left Nashville in early June.... <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/cbb25341c15d9712af7f5abf359c0126c64a50a4/medium/eve-at-wheel.jpg?1468862422" class="size_m justify_center border_" /> Eve at the wheel.... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">with the whole fam damily and hit the ground running. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">It all began with the wonderful experience of performing at The Transplant Games of America in downtown Cleveland. What amazing stories I heard of personal sacrifice, bravery and downright tenacity. Recipients and donors alike had so much to share. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Here's something I heard that I want to tell you....Donor families ( families who lose a loved one but lovingly donate that person's organs to someone in need of a transplant) when meeting their loved one's heart recipient, often ask to place their head on that person's chest so that they can hear the heartbeat of their family member. That picture alone brings tears. It's an incredible thing to reach in and give the gift of life when you are in the throws of personal tragedy. I am honored to have been a part of The Transplant Games and to have met such wonderful people. Thank you. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">My song "Here I Am" was the official song of the Games. You can purchase it as a download at www.annneedechant.com or you can order your copy of the song (beginning in groups of 5 CDs) at www.anneedechant.com/store Here are the lyrics to "Here I Am"..... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Here I Am - Anne E. DeChant ©2016 </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Here I am on the edge of something beautiful <br>It’s a leap of faith but I am sure <br>I am not alone <br>Yes I know you’re right with me <br>I feel you in each breath I’m breathing <br>Being here is like coming home </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Here I am with a second chance <br>Here I am joining in the dance <br>Here I am living life out loud <br>Because of to you yes I can <br>Thanks to your love here I am </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Here I am I know you never dreamed of losing me <br>Even though I’m gone I hope that you can see <br>I am living on <br>Your loss was someone else’s gain <br>But you gave life in spite of your pain <br>In that darkest hour you stayed strong so </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Here I am my light shining through <br>Here I am we’ve so much more to do <br>Here I am I’m gonna make you proud <br>Because of you yes I can <br>Thanks to your love here I am </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Everybody stand up <br>Everybody hold hands <br>Everybody sing out <br>Here I am <br>Here I am </span></p>
<p><span class="font_regular">Here I am with a second chance <br>Here I am joining in the dance <br>Here I am living life out loud <br>Because of you yes I can <br>Thanks to your love here I am </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">After the Games, I returned to Kent Ohio for the first time in a long time. I played at the laid back Venice Cafe. They could not have been nicer and I have to say, the sound is just great. Then it was on to Jilly's in Akron. Love this new venue. After that I visited the Avon Lake United Church of Christ to share a song with the children during Sunday Service. I sang a song called "Everybody Counts". I miss being around children (taught at Reasons and Rhymes Early Learning Center for 13 years) so this was a great morning. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">On June 24th, I opened for Melissa Etheridge at Cain Park. Class act, class act. It can sometimes not be so fun to be the opening act. You are sort of low woman on the totem pole and sometimes production companies and the main act treat you that way. Cain Park, their staff and Melissa and her support team could not have been better. I was given my own dressing room with refreshments, and privacy. I was introduced to Melissa by her road manager and she greeted me with a hug and "thank you". Of course I thanked her for the opportunity. I was invited to a meal. My gear was taken off stage for me. These are not givens in any situation. I am grateful to Cain Park and to Melissa and her crew for their professionalism and kindness. Thank you Erin Cameron! You should give lessons! Thanks to all of you who showed your support by singing along (You sounded great!!!) to "Girls and Airplanes" and thank you for your purchases! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/b65eb2566cad322e0c256d3d0bfee4e0162cfa68/medium/cain-park.jpg?1468865389" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">Opening for Melissa at Cain Park (the guitar in my hand is the only one that's mine!) </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I was happy to return to my comfort zone at The Barking Spider the Saturday following Cain Park. It was a beautiful night. Mustard Seed followed on Sunday. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">My buddy Frye Gaillard joined me at Avon Lake Library on Tuesday, June 28th, to perform "Watermelon Wine and the Poetry of Americana Music". We had a crowd of 200 out on the south lawn (sounds like we were at The White House doesn't it?). Another beautiful evening. Thanks to Avon Lake Public Library and all who attended. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">In between all this was some fishing. Ahhh Walleye for dinner. Thank you dad! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/4fed3a5afaa440d13c0640ac29527ca2b4c18a3b/original/lake-sky-june-2016.jpg?1468865295" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">View from Avon Lake Boat Club, June, 2016 </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">On Wed., June 29th I got to be part of the awesome Walnut Wednesdays in downtown Cleveland. Have you been there? Get there! It's a lunch time event happening on Wednesdays where food trucks line the comfortable green space, Perk Plaza at E. 12th St. and Walnut and they have live music (that's me!). It was so great to see the this downtown area so vibrant. Thank you to singer/songwriter Brent Kirby for asking me to be a part and to the Downtown Cleveland Alliance. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Now I'm going to blast through the rest.... <br>Wednesday night, Merwin's Wharf <br>Thursday, Public Square (Cleveland) <br>Friday, Avon Lake Fireworks <br>Sat., House Concert <br>Sunday, Lakewood Library. So so so great to see Andrew and Samantha Bias, two of my former students and to learn that they are both artists!!!!!! <br>PHEW!!!!! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Then on to Canada for some R&R with my family and girlfriends out on the river, around the fire, the dining room table and out and about in Ontario! My first Canada gig too at Marwan's in Port Perry. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/e91c15294b6fee23600907f1db96d9adab55ccc9/medium/13770475-1201770613199016-3282948555380645972-n.jpg?1468862395" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">On the deck in Canada </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I'm chillin' till Thursday when I leave for Ohio. This weekend's line up.... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Friday July 22 @ 8pm</strong> - <strong>Bar 107 in Burea Ohio </strong><br><strong>Sat., July 23 @ 7pm</strong> - <strong>The Carriage House in Hebron Ohio</strong> (check www.anneedechant.com/tour for details) Opening for Travis Meadows </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">That's it that's all for a bit. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">In the words of my friend Cheryl Zickuhr Gerbracht, a variation of Ron Burgundy's sign off line, "Stay classy Cleveland" <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/89bf12c02e596c400bf5cb9daa1474d712381802/medium/th.jpeg?1468866983" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4236796
2016-06-18T09:21:40-05:00
2017-01-15T18:56:45-06:00
JILLY'S TONIGHT!
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<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl">Tonight, June 18th @ 6-8pm </span><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/e2349395b83be95ad1098601e79de3ae1d3bae78/medium/th.jpeg?1466259350" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><span class="font_xl">Anne E. and Pete perform duo acoustic show. <br>EAT, DRINK AND BE MERRY </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">No Cover <br>Reservation strongly recommended <br>Jilly Music Room, 111 N. Main St., Akron OH <br>330-576-5960</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4231199
2016-06-15T09:36:16-05:00
2016-06-15T09:39:20-05:00
Correction to Church service time
<p><span class="font_large">I have a correction to that last email. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The service at The Avon Lake United Church of Christ this Sunday, June 19th is at 10am </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The Avon Lake United Church of Christ <br>32801 Electric Blvd, Avon Lake, OH 44012</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4231119
2016-06-15T08:51:36-05:00
2016-06-15T08:51:36-05:00
Light the Weary World, June 15, 2016
<p><span class="font_large">It's hard to believe that once again, we're all discussing another awful day in our country. My friend and co-writer Frye Gaillard shared the following on Sunday.... </span></p>
<p>" To those who like to say, God Bless America, I prefer a different prayer for the country as we continue our drift toward violence, division and hate. May God have mercy upon us." </p>
<p><span class="font_large">I will be at The Avon Lake United Church of Christ on Sunday at 11am where the deadly violence in Orlando will surely be a topic. I will share "Light the Weary World" sadly, in light of the murder of 49 people, physical injury to 50 plus as well as emotional, life-changing injury to I'm sure to my brothers and sisters present, their friends and family. God Bless You Orlando. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">"Light the Weary World" is available below to download at no cost. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I pray that we will move toward solutions in quelling gun violence, addressing and providing FUNDING for mental health services and improving security. But I will not only pray. I will sign petitions. I will write my representatives. I will sing to the idea of peace and action as in the song below. Silence on the floor of Congress is not enough. I pray for the wisdom and commitment to take meaningful ACTION. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">May God have mercy on us, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4224616
2016-06-10T22:32:01-05:00
2018-07-09T08:26:00-05:00
Available Now!, "Here I Am" (Transplant Games of America Theme Song)
<a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/here-i-am-transplant-games/id1114127373" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/c08228250d92cd70e097bff21612701b9372a0bc/medium/cd-baby-artwork.jpg?1464798592" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/129370a481aae9fad3809ace23938e5002da1348/medium/th-1.jpeg?1464798790" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4216719
2016-06-06T22:14:14-05:00
2017-01-15T18:56:45-06:00
Are you ready for the summer? - Transplant Games, Opening for Melissa Etheridge
<p><span class="font_large">Happy June! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Welcome new mailing list members. Enjoy your free download of "Swing" (see below). </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Here in Nashville I'm revving up for the summer. Here are a few highlights: <br> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.transplantgamesofamerica.org" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/c08228250d92cd70e097bff21612701b9372a0bc/small/cd-baby-artwork.jpg?1464798592" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a><br><br><strong>June 11, 2016 The Transplant Games of America</strong> <br>I will debut my song, "Here I Am" (written for The TGofA) during Opening Ceremonies at Public Hall in downtown Cleveland. Pete Cavano, my lead guitarist will perform the National Anthem. Download of the song available June 11th here. <br><br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.transplantgamesofamerica.org" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/c08228250d92cd70e097bff21612701b9372a0bc/small/cd-baby-artwork.jpg?1464798592" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a><br><br><br><strong>June 15, 2016 The Transplant Games of America </strong><br>My band and I perform at Closing Ceremonies at Mall C, Cleveland Convention Center. </span></p>
<p><br><br><br><span class="font_large"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.cainpark.com/index.aspx?page=11" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/e01f13683d2a911637c199572c1fcba5cee39e30/small/cover100x100.jpeg?1464943414" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a><br><strong>June 24, 2016 Melissa Etheridge</strong> <br>I will open for Melissa at Cain Park in Cleveland Heights Ohio </span></p>
<p><br><br><br><br><br><span class="font_large"><a contents="" data-link-label="Watermelon Wine and the Poetry of Americana Music" data-link-type="page" href="/watermelon-wine-and-the-poetry-of-americana-music" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/e9cf6a9cb2c194d87dc63516e50bebffacc296c2/small/poster-blank.jpg?1464986434" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a><br><strong>June 28, 2016 "Watermelon Wine and the Poetry of Americana Music"</strong> at Avon Lake Public Library <br>My friend, author and 2016 Recipient of the Eugene Current-Garcia Award, Frye Gaillard, joins me to perform our multi media program on the south lawn. </span></p>
<p><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><span class="font_large"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.travismeadows.com" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/4c39dad85bd634772a606df2ca724db3c3373389/small/th-1.jpeg?1464943418" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a><br><strong>July 23, 2016 Carriage House, Granville, Ohio</strong> <br>I will open for one of my favorite writers, Travis Meadows. </span></p>
<p><br><br><br><br><br><br><span class="font_large"><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.avonlake.org" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/9a588c4445621a85c1a9d353cef4ec9caaa33ecf/small/th-2.jpeg?1464976127" class="size_s justify_left border_" /></a><br><strong>July 1, 2016 Avon Lake Independence Day Celebration and Fireworks</strong> (rain date, July 6) <br>My band and I return to Avon Lake to perform. Says She opens. </span></p>
<p><br><br><br><span class="font_large">Those are just a few of my upcoming shows. <br>There are lots more! <span style="color:#FF0000;"><strong> Please visit <a contents="www.anneechant.com/tour" data-link-label="Tour" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank">www.anneechant.com/tour</a> to see the many you have to choose from.</strong> </span></span></p>
<p><br><span class="font_large">I'm happy to report that sales of my "Go Get Joe" t-shirt are going great! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">We are into our 3rd order of shirts and headed toward $1000.00 earned for the Canine Performance Sciences program at Auburn University. The Canine Sciences Program pairs puppies with prisoners. Inmates help in the triaining of dogs to detect explosive material, particularly those bodily worn in crowded places. Buy a shirt and $5.00 of that sale will go to the program....Help us all. Help a puppy. Help a person. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Order yours<a contents=" now" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank"> now</a>! <br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/06f8a7a7ca4669278ee8a3ad5b961c4bc2ea9e39/medium/blue-shirt-front-2.jpg?1461342735" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a><a contents="" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/294e9f49a1b4ddc6c555425343c3ca48350b0985/original/blue-shirt-back.jpg?1461342797" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a><br> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I'm looking forward to a summer filled with great shows. I'm looking forward to seeing you! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Hold 'em in the road, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4149214
2016-04-22T12:36:55-05:00
2017-01-15T18:56:45-06:00
To the Dogs, Alabama Week, "Where Am I?", Losing a Legend
<p><span class="font_large">Happy Happy Friday everyone and welcome new mailing list members! <br>Enjoy your free download (see below) of "Like My Daddy" from my latest CD, "The Sun Coming In" </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Spring touring has been great with shows in Charlotte, Vilas, Charleston and Carrboro NC. This week I'm in Alabama. Frye and I were at Moonlight on the Mountain (it really is on a mountain) on Wednesday night. What great sound in that room and Keith and Bink could not be nicer. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thanks too to the Pike Road Library for hosting "Watermelon Wine and the Poetry of Americana Music" yesterday. What a great group of ladies who make up the womens book club there. And Betty is sending me her cookbook! Thank you Pike Road Library. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Tonight, Friday, April 22</strong> will be my first show at <a contents="The Listening Room" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://thelisteningroommobile.com" target="_blank">The Listening Room</a> (78 St. Francis St., Mobile AL) in downtown Mobile AL. It's a great listening room and I'll be there with my guitar on at 8pm until 11pm. Door is a $15.00 donation. Beer, wine and soda served. <strong>Those of you in the Mobile area, please come on out and bring a friend.</strong> I'd love to see you. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">New "Go Get Joe" t-shirts are now available in ALL sizes at shows and online. Since we began selling them in March, YOU have raised over $500.00 for the Canine Performance Sciences at Auburn University. Because we sold out of our first batch so quickly and were able to order more, the money we give to Canine Sciences for every shirt sold has jumped from $2.00 to $5.00! It's a wonderful thing to sing "Go Get Joe" (written by yours truly and Frye Gaillard) for an audience, tell them the story of the CPS program at Auburn and watch the shirts fly of the merchandise rack. Thank you to everyone who has purchased a shirt and to those who have pushed the donation button under the photo of the shirt on my home page and made a special donation. Here is the shirt...now in blue... </span><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/06f8a7a7ca4669278ee8a3ad5b961c4bc2ea9e39/medium/blue-shirt-front-2.jpg?0" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/294e9f49a1b4ddc6c555425343c3ca48350b0985/medium/blue-shirt-back.jpg?0" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><span class="font_large">And here's a great NY Times story that explains just what you're giving to... <br> <br><a contents="Canine Sciences Program at Auburn University&nbsp;&nbsp;Help a person. Help a puppy. &nbsp;Help all of us.&nbsp;" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/aucps" target="_blank">Canine Sciences Program at Auburn University <br>Help a person. Help a puppy. Help all of us. </a><br> </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Now it's time for "Where Am I", a contest where I show you a photo or photos and you tell me where I am (sometimes was). Mailing list members (That's YOU), get the hint 3 minutes before anyone else. The first person to answer correctly is the winner and the winner gets the merchandise item of his/her choice. Here's a hint, this is a place I was 2 weeks ago. You can use my schedule as a reference. Ok here we go.... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Where Am I? City and State Go!!!! </span><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/7497a5722127cf24eb1ecc184da820ddf8f206c3/medium/s-h-kress-co.jpg?0" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/ea10a7bd0b929d7d1fc5c092eaf62fd519326dab/medium/st-lawrence-b.jpg?0" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/87f5710fa6f803daa4c892c371fb938342957a28/medium/chocolate-lounge.jpg?0" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>And finally, the crappy news of the week is certainly the passing of this legend. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/f2c5b2241548b20f0bc5dccea4f61b4fe8de9eeb/medium/th.jpeg?0" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p><span class="font_large">What a supremely talented man! Who can't remember the first time they heard him? I was in my Aunt Bonnie's Cadillac with my mom, cousin Debbie and sisters Amy and Sarah. We were pulling into a parking space in a field at the Wellington (Lorain County) Fair. "When Doves Cry" began....He got to the line "touch if you will my stomach" and we all about died laughing. We'd never heard anything like it!!!!! We listened to the entire song and we knew he was something special. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">He played guitar as well as anyone ever. He sang with a voice that was free, passionate and unique. He was full of surprises. He pushed the envelope. He stuck up for artist rights. He gave his money time and energy to causes he believed in and never spoke a word about it. Class act! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Until next time, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4089054
2016-03-15T13:54:57-05:00
2017-01-15T18:56:45-06:00
Learn to play "Go Get Joe" on Guitar video for YOU
<p><span class="font_large">Happy Tuesday to you all! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">A nice gentleman from Toronto, singer/songwriter, Kirk Felix, asked me for chords to "Go Get Joe" (free download for you below) as he would like to perform it. Rather than sending him a chord chart, I made an instructional video! I decided to share it with all of you in case you'd like to learn to play the song. I also ask that if you do, you'll send me a video of you performing it. I would love to see it. And please leave your comments for the video in the comment section under the video. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Click on photo below to watch the video....Enjoy! <br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xtOayHtVDPI" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/010ff649b602a13d4ea85263588a5321c82a4041/medium/default.jpg?0" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Lot's of great shows coming up. This Saturday I'll be in Columbus Ohio at <a contents="Bossy Grrls Pin Up" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.bossygrrlspinupjoint.com" target="_blank">Bossy Grrls Pin Up</a> Joint at 8pm. It'll be mine and Pete's first time there. Playing before me, the fabulous, Kelly Zullo. Really looking forward to this one. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Then it's on to Cleveland for a show on Sunday morning at <a contents="Mustard Seed Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.mustardseedmarket.com" target="_blank">Mustard Seed Cafe</a>. Solo/acoustic show 11:30-2:30. <br> <br>I've been speaking with The Animal Sciences Department at Auburn University. They have a program that pairs dogs with prisoners. The prisoners learn to train the dogs for work like finding narcotics, bomb materials etc. to help keep people safe. The program has proven hugely successful. I found out about the program while performing at Auburn U. A gentleman and his wife after hearing my song, "Go Get Joe" told me about the Animal Sciences Program from which the gentleman had just retired. They hooked me up with Dr. James Floyd at in the department at Auburn. I explained how impressed I was with Auburn's program and sent him the song. He loves it and we are now talking about helping to raise money for the program via my live shows. I'm really excited about the possibilities and to present a video to you at shows that tells about the program and all the good that has come from it. There is an absolutely wonderful story that will be shared with you. When I was told it, I had nothing but tears. <br>We will debut this video at my show on </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl">March 26th @ 8pm @</span><span class="font_large"> </span><br> </p>
<p><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicboxcle.com/event/anne-e-dechant-march/" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/789b378035b05107b2dbbc99ea7dd251534e1b86/medium/logo500.jpg?1434990031" class="size_m justify_center border_" style="text-align: center;" /></a></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"> </span><br><span class="font_xl">Get your tickets <a contents="now" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicboxcle.com/event/anne-e-dechant-march/" target="_blank">now</a>! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"> <br>I'll also have an awesome new shirt for sale that ties in with the song, "Go Get Joe". You're going to love it. <br> <br>So there are many cool things going on right now and others that will soon be announced. Be sure to check my schedule for this months list of shows including a return to <a contents="Jilly's" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://jillysmusicroom.com" target="_blank">Jilly's</a> in Akron and a spot on <a contents="Fox 8 Morning Show" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://fox8.com/category/morning-show/" target="_blank">Fox 8 Morning Show</a> on March 25th. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I hope to see you soon, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/cc943ad97521e8bdd83d038c19982c7c8cf8d87b/small/aed-logo-final-smallest.jpg?1445993792" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4075515
2016-03-06T13:53:45-06:00
2023-12-10T10:52:36-06:00
Winner of "Where Am I?", Transplant Games Theme Song, Ferry Rides to Canada and Music Box Supper Club
<p>Happy weekend to all! It's 1/2 off at Goodwill today...yooo hooo! </p>
<p>I've got lots of you down for prizes given in last email. Many of you will get a free shot glass, $2 off any merchandise at a show and $2 off your tickets for The Music Box Supper Club show on March 26th. Tons of you wrote to get your choice. Excellent! </p>
<p>The winner of the "Where Am I" contest is Patti Baddour, a faithful and wonderful fan! Patti said the photo was from Toronto Ontario Canada and that is correct. Many of you guessed correctly....Patti was first to cross the finish line. Patti chose a free Anne E. DeChant, Cleveland Proud hat. <br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/e9bd12777742df38412f2376c22e9dd08a236d9e/small/proud-hat.jpg?1442454077" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></a></p>
<p>Thanks to everybody who played. We will again soon. </p>
<p>In light of Super Tuesday, I've been thinking lately that a good business to start would be a ferry service. Here's where mine would go. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/e3f38bd27e2ae2e18fc29cbc78b4525f59eb3e78/medium/pelee-maplg.jpg?0" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/146646824e8f5e88d49966c9e24612e45742d2b0/medium/images.jpeg?0" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The Cleveland to Canada Ferry Line <br>I could be a millionaire!!!!! <br><br> </p>
<p>This past week I was in-studio with my producer, Mike Severs (Anne E. DeChant, "The Sun Coming In", Don McLean, guitarist Dolly Parton, Billy Joel) recording my original song, the theme song for this year's 2016 Transplant Games.<br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.transplantgamesofamerica.org" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/a0de5b7a991a96f7e6015026ca170119f9caccb7/small/transplant-games.jpg?0" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></a><br><br> The Games are being held in Cleveland Ohio June 10-15. I was invited to a meeting in Nashville in November. Sue Brady, producer of The Games, on behalf of president Bill Ryan, met with me to ask if I would be a part of this year's ceremonies by writing a theme song and performing that song at The Games. It's a huge honor for me to have been asked and an even bigger honor to learn about the many donors and recipients through their stories told online. </p>
<p> I felt there was no way I could write the song without knowing these people. I over 50 stories and had a discussion with donors and recipeints on the Game's Facebook Page. I got to know them. I spent the winter in Canada where I go for extreme quiet. There I could really get into the wonderful stories of so many courageous people and understand a bit about their experience. The overriding emotion I found is gratefulness. The recipients are grateful for the gift of life, families are grateful for the gift that has been given to their brother, son, father, daughter, mother.... Other families are grateful for the gift that their loved one gave. Many donor families feel as if their loved one is living on through the donor recipient. And living donors are grateful for the opportunity to save someone's life. I exist in great admiration of all these people. </p>
<p>A question I asked of those participating in The Games was what they are thinking as they are about to compete. How do they feel as they stand on the starting line, wait on the platform ready to dive into a pool, are about to tee off? Across the board they told me they are thinking of their donor, feeling grateful and wanting to make them proud. </p>
<p>These are the stories and comments I needed to write this song. </p>
<p>On Tuesday, we recorded the song and I'm very excited about what we will have to share (debut) at Opening Ceremonies on June 10th. I'm grateful to have been asked and I look forward to meeting many whose stories I have read and whose story I hope to tell. Thank you Sue and Bill for this great honor. Visit http://www.transplantgamesofamerica.org to learn more...and Yea Cleveland!!!!!!! </p>
<p>Here are some photos from the recording session: <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/195bb3c57e95a9b2a9db1152b7ec19b498e9e767/medium/10420353-10153556782768031-4751144270858721470-n.jpg?0" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Mike Severs, producer </p>
<p> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/cb68742e3994c2ab2fb74a4e89f133eeacdc507c/medium/catherine-marx.jpg?0" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Catherine Marx (Reba, Ronnie Milsap, Olivia Newton John), recording Transplant Games 2016 Theme Song </p>
<p><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/2c9be42def5ea5d4f4a76ba8c1aab359e8e8bcd5/medium/recording.jpg?0" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Some girl I know <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/66891757f4f167853699a4b7c19c7877313b8af0/medium/recording-2.jpg?0" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong> I swear I'm not in pain and the sound is pleasant. </strong></p>
<p> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large">A reminder that my new 2016 show will premier at <strong>The Music Box Supper Club on March 26th at 8pm</strong>. You may buy your tickets <a contents="now" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicboxcle.com/event/anne-e-dechant-march/" target="_blank">now</a> .</span> </p>
<p>It will be a SERIOUSLY GREAT SHOW!!!!! </p>
<p>Lots and lots of shows on the calendar. Just take a <a contents="look" data-link-label="Tour" data-link-type="page" href="/tour" target="_blank">look</a>. </p>
<p>I wish you an excellent weekend! </p>
<p>Rock On! </p>
<p>Anne E.</p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4054338
2016-02-22T14:51:02-06:00
2022-02-25T07:12:07-06:00
Music Box Supper Club Show
<a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicboxcle.com/event/anne-e-dechant-march/" target="_blank"><span class="font_small"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/789b378035b05107b2dbbc99ea7dd251534e1b86/medium/logo500.jpg?1434990031" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></span></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl"><strong>Saturday, March 26th, 2016<br>8pm<br>Get your advance tickets <a contents="now" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicboxcle.com/event/anne-e-dechant-march/" target="_blank">now</a>!</strong></span></div>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4019869
2016-02-02T11:39:11-06:00
2017-01-15T18:56:45-06:00
Drummer falls through club window, Bluebird Cafe Round 2-1-2016
<p><span class="font_large">Ok, I have seen a lot of things in Nashville like Kris Kristofferson and Loretta Lynn at the Ryman and Marty Stewart walking around East Nashville. But I've also missed some things in Nashville. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">This winter I missed 9" of snow there AND this past Friday, I missed this at Roberts Western World, my favorite hang on lower Broadway. Just so you know, the drummer in The Don Kelley Band in this video is A OK and Don Kelley Band has had over 100,000 hits on this video, so it's comedy not tragedy. Everything worked out except Roberts had to replace its window. Click on photo to watch video...and thanks Ed Bridge for sharing.... <br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/X4q18m4m4ic" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/4e306b2947a3ed474100101368d1782980c46e53/original/images-1.jpeg?1454339363" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Now is the time to get tickets to my round at The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville. Click on photo below to reserve your seats. <br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://ts230335-ticketmob.queue-it.net/beforeevent.aspx?c=ticketmob&e=ts230335&t=http%3a%2f%2fbluebirdcafe.com%2fevent.cfm%3fid%3d230335%26cart&cid=en-US" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/07e9f45cd64ef53c043b5d50555b839e2a54fe7f/original/bluebird-feb-9-2016-cover.jpg?1454339574" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">A reminder to all mailing list members that from now until Feb. 20th, you get a <strong>30% discount </strong>on all merchandise at www.anneedechant.com </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Just enter (<a contents="join " data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">join </a>the mailing list and get the discount code) at checkout and SAVE SAVE SAVE! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Have a great week and Happy February!!! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E.</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/4012554
2016-01-28T11:31:15-06:00
2017-01-15T18:56:45-06:00
Snow Globes, Who Fixes Things?, Bluebird Cafe
<p><span class="font_large">Good afternoon to you, <br> </span><br> </p>
<div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/b5bfd6fff2a78a497c900e1e31642d25665b4990/medium/images.jpeg?1453826642" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Nashville, you may come out of the snow globe now!<br> </p></div>
<p><span class="font_large">Wow, we received lots of messages (and photos) about 9"+ of snow in our home city down south. We are still up north in Canada, where amazingly, we have less snow than music city. But we understand that temperatures are rising. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Busy finalizing my spring tour. I'll visit lots of new places including some of the awesome independent radio stations playing <a contents='"The Sun Coming In"' data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank">"The Sun Coming In"</a>. Stops include, <a contents="WHAY 98.3FM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.hay98.com" target="_blank">WHAY 98.3FM</a> in Whitley City KY, <a contents="WDVX 89.9 FM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.wdvx.com" target="_blank">WDVX 89.9 FM</a> in Knoxville TN and <a contents="WAGS 1380 AM" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.wagsradio.com" target="_blank">WAGS 1380 AM</a> in Bishopville SC. I'm so looking forward to thanking these DJs in person! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I'm also getting ready for my round at the world famous <a contents="Bluebird Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bluebirdcafe.com" target="_blank">Bluebird Cafe</a> in Nashville on Feb. 9th. Thank you to my co-writer and buddy <a contents="David G Smith" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.davidgsmithmusic.com" target="_blank">David G Smith</a>, host of the round, for inviting me to join him, <a contents="Nathan Bell" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.nathanbellmusic.com" target="_blank">Nathan Bell</a> and <a contents="Karen Leipzig" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/karen.leipziger" target="_blank">Karen Leipzig</a> for the 6pm round. You can make reservations for the round one week prior to the show. So on Feb. 2, rise early and visit the Bluebird site to secure your spot. This'll be a goodie and I look forward to seeing you there. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">In addition to rehearsing with the band to put together a new show for 2016 (it's going to be awesome), I've been exploring ways to use my music to help people on a broader scale. I'm currently in a discussion with a team that will link me to a charity, whereby my live shows will generate funds for the charity I choose. I'm very excited about the possibilities. I'm convinced ever more of the reality of the words of Margaret Mead... </span></p>
<p><strong><span class="font_large">"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." </span></strong></p>
<p><span class="font_large">With this in mind, I want to share a story I just read with you. It's an inspiration. This story centers around a somewhat unlikely group when you think about its reputation in general. It's a story about a group of Boston law students and their professor, David Grossman (<a contents="Bio/Obit" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/bostonglobe/obituary.aspx?pid=175275183" target="_blank">Bio/Obit</a>). <br> </span><br> </p>
<div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/4fff3721d849cd855272bb82264a3334580740c5/medium/108606-20150712-jpgx.jpeg?1453829825" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">David Grossman, director of Harvard Legal Aid Bureau, deceased July 12, 2015<br><span class='font_large'> </span></p></div>
<p><span class="font_large">After the 2008 financial collapse, a group of Harvard Law students, drove around Boston in groups of three, stopping at houses in neighborhoods being abandoned due to forclosures. They would drive up to a home, knock on the door and determine whether or not it had been abandoned (boarded up windows, unkept yard, uncollected mail are tell tale signs). If they got the feeling someone was still living there, they would hang a red plastic bag on the doorknob. In that bag was information about the forclosure process and the Harvard Law School Legal Aid Clinic. Harvard was working in conjunction with several other regional law schools to offer legal services in Housing Court and beyond. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">The services were extended to home owners and tenants who were losing their homes due to forclosure. The little red bag also informed them of the Boston Community Capital credit union aka, Project No One Leaves. The law students and BCC had been working in together to buy back distressed properties from the banks at the newer, much reduced market prices and sell them back to the owners at a price 25% higher than what the credit union paid. The average mortgage amount at the time was $325K. But with the BCC underwriting mortgages, that was brought down to $150K, something reasonable and doable for the homeowners. The result? The banks sold the distressed houses for more than they would most likely get on the open market, the credit union made a reasonable profit and homeowners got to keep their homes!...WIN WIN WIN. If a home owner chose to flip the house, there was an agreement that half of all the profits made from a sale was plowed back into the credit union's fund for purchasing more houses. From 2009-2010, the credit union purchased 60 properties which contained a total of 90 family units. In all it was 11 million dollars in lending to just under 100 families. The default rate? ZERO!!!! </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Law students from a number of schools around the country flocked to Boston to learn how it all worked. Several other community credit unions were established to provide similar help to the most impoverished communities in other states. </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">This was an organization created and run not by a state or federal agency, but by a group of concerned citizens. I think it's smart, amazing and a testament to the fact that when we care to give wisely, we often get much more in return. It's also an illustration of what IS possible. Hey Congress???? </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">I hope you find this story inspiring. I sure do. </span></p>
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<p><span class="font_large">Mailing list members, enjoy a 30% discount on all merchandise until February 20, 2016. Just type in the code, (if you'd like the code, sign up for my <a contents="mailing list" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">mailing list</a> and I'll send it to you) during check out and you can get... </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"> These... <br><br><a contents="" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/a55c33fac7e40dbcce57091169c52c761879c77b/medium/imag0685-1.jpg?1443747530" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></span></p>
<p><span class="font_large"> This... <br><a contents="" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="/store" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/8cab35397594596f2df9a8c4ab3084b5b540ab15/medium/vinyle-front.jpg?1442453658" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></a></span></p>
<div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/ea4e9175a78ea9a3e9a9d9b9998173f3878ae79e/original/dechant-merch-t-dkbrownv.jpeg?1443745521" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">This, not the guy, the shirt. </p></div>
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<p><span class="font_large">And tons more! Sign up for the mailing list, get your discount and enjoy the benefits of being a mailing list member. <br> <br>I wish you a great rest of week and hope to see you soon. Please visit <a contents="www.anneedechant.com" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" target="_blank">www.anneedechant.com</a> to see my upcoming shows. </span> </p>
<p><span class="font_large">Thank you, </span></p>
<p><span class="font_large">Anne E. </span><br> </p>
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Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3981719
2016-01-09T09:32:35-06:00
2021-11-02T13:08:10-05:00
This is Your Reminder, Tonight's Show
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl">This is your reminder.... <br><strong>Tonight, Jan. 9th <br>Anne E. DeChant, Pete Cavano <br>@ <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/84bec6a0c144eedd0ddeb00740b347ce0269b942/medium/jillys.jpeg?1452353261" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br>Jilly's Music Room </strong><br><a contents="Jilly's,&nbsp;111 N. Main St.,&nbsp;Akron OH 44308" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://jillysmusicroom.com" target="_blank">Jilly's, 111 N. Main St., Akron OH 44308</a> </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl">@ </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl">5:30pm <br>No Cover! </span><br><span class="font_large"><em>Join Anne E. and Pete in an acoustic duo performance at this fantastic Akron music room. Full bar and food menu</em></span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3980744
2016-01-08T14:27:04-06:00
2017-01-15T18:56:44-06:00
A Friendly Reminder
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl">A Friendly Reminder... <br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/3d4030aa61cb8dbb80ad45a5c639a9b85c29619f/medium/unknown.jpeg?1452281110" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><strong>Anne E DeChant, Pete Cavano duo </strong></span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><span class="font_xl">Fri., Jan 8 @ 8:00 PM </span></strong></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl">Bar 107 http://www.107berea.com, 107 Front St., Burea OH 44017 </span></p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_xl">Anne E. and Pete play their first show at Bar 107, located in historic downtown Berea. OH. Bar 107 offers delicious freshly prepared food, enticing cocktails and live music! Come and enjoy!</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3969810
2016-01-04T09:49:08-06:00
2017-01-15T18:56:44-06:00
WELCOME 2016!
<p>GOOD MORNING AND HAPPY HAPPY NEW YEAR! Welcome new mailing list members. Enjoy your free download of "Let It Snow" below. </p>
<p>I'm so grateful for a new year and new opportunities. I hope you're feeling hopeful and excited too about all we might experience. </p>
<p>I'd like to thank Avon Lake United Church of Christ for giving me the honor of singing at the midnight service on Christmas Eve. I just loved it. Minister, Kelly B. Brill, gives some of the wisest and most wondeful sermons. The Christmas Eve message was so relevant to the times we live in. Kelly managed to tie the life a Jesus and his message into the world we live in today. It dovetailed beautifully into my song, "Light the Weary World" which Pete and I shared. And there's nothing like a church with lights dimmed and candles lit. Beautiful! Thank you ALUCC. </p>
<p>Also, Pete, Kelly and I had a great time at my annual "Day After Christmas Concert" at Barking Spider Tavern. We played to a packed (and cozy) room (including the Pirrone Family) and I loved hearing you all sing along with us. It was great to meet new friends from New York, Boston and Pittsburgh. Those of you in attendance heard the debut of my new song, "Where We Are", inspired by the book <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/9c063e5a496485e15e35f42a685bc1bf09933f3d/medium/51wfp1lepfl-sx331-bo1-204-203-200.jpg?1451753200" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><br>This book exposes the extreme poverty in the United States and the enormous gap between the upper and lower classes...the largest gap and lowest levels since the Great Depression...but it also offers solutions which are totally within our reach and that I pray we will embrace. It shares personal accounts of those living in poverty and those trying to help their neighbors. I knew it was impossible that I would read this and not be inspired to write. </p>
<p>Thanks to all of you who came out to celebrate the season and share a night of music. Thank you to the band Triage for getting things going. Thank you for a most generous tip jar too! </p>
<p>Again we have traveled to Canada for a balmy January and February. Great timing once again with friends from out of state as they make their annual visit to Nashville. They have a place to stay and we have someone to look over our house and plants while up north. I take this time now to enjoy peace and quiet, read and write. And I LOVE having snow! </p>
<p>I will be traveling down to Ohio this weekend for two shows: </p>
<p><strong>Fri, Jan 8 @ 8:00 PM </strong></p>
<p><strong>Bar 107 http://www.107berea.com, 107 Front St., Burea OH 44017 </strong></p>
<p><strong>Anne E. and Pete play their first show at Bar 107, located in historic downtown Berea. OH. Bar 107 offers delicious freshly prepared food, enticing cocktails and live music! Come and enjoy! </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Sat, Jan 9 @ 5:30 PM — 7:30 PM </strong></p>
<p><strong>Jilly's, 111 N. Main St., Akron OH 44308 </strong></p>
<p><strong>Join Anne E. and Pete in an acoustic duo performance at this fantastic Akron music room. Full bar and food menu. </strong></p>
<p><strong>I hope you'll join us for our first shows of 2016. </strong></p>
<p>News flash, on Feb. 9th I'll join my buddy and co-writer ("Sunday Morning Drive"), David G Smith, at The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville (yes, the one you see on the show "Nashville") for a round celebrating Dave's latest release and our #1 song on the Roots Music Reports Alternative Folk Song Chart. Round begins at 6pm. I will announce 2 other players soon. You can make reservations 1 week before the show, online at http://bluebirdcafe.com The Bluebird begins taking reservations at 8am. Thank you Dave for inviting me to be a part of this show. </p>
<p>Once again wishing you all hope, joy and gratitude as we embark on the journey of 2016! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/ab97578724fb671417ad904c549b6e94406fa41d/medium/images.jpeg?1451752585" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
<p>OX! </p>
<p>Anne E.</p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3967757
2015-12-26T09:06:18-06:00
2017-01-15T18:56:44-06:00
All is Merry and Bright Tonight Tonight!
<p><span class="font_xl"><em>All is Merry and Bright...<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/b163cf9b551599d65049149dc006b19c872801e9/original/images.jpeg?1451140291" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></em></span><em><span class="font_xl">Tonight Tonight!</span></em><br><br> </p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><em><span class="font_xl"><strong>Barking Spider Tavern</strong><br>Tonight, Sat., Dec. 26th<br>10pm - no cover<br>Join Anne E., Kelly and Pete for some original tunes and songs of the season.<br><br><br>Wishing you all a blessed Christmas and Happy Holiday.<br><br>See you soon!<br>Anne E.</span></em></p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3957095
2015-12-09T12:51:36-06:00
2021-10-12T09:07:23-05:00
"Sunday Morning Drive" #1 on Roots Music Report!
<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody> <tr> <td align="center" valign="top"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" id="content-area"> <tbody> <tr> <td id="header-graphic"><img src="//content.sitezoogle.com/u/138010/9bd60e58c254927190d63f4656ab9988e82897db/member_mail_template/31053.jpg?1400088761" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Anne E DeChant" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top">Good Afternoon mailing list members and welcome back SBC Global email listers. My web hosting company has finally convinced SBC that artists who send mass emails via Bandzoogle, are not sending spam, that, in fact, you signed up for our mailing lists. Thanks for your patience!<br> <br> I wanted to write you today to share this Good News for "Sunday Morning Drive"!...<br> <br> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/b63819b0c225b03ee157ad22db2030bc10f5b939/original/screen-shot-2015-12-09-at-10-48-30-am.png?1449680160" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" />We're #1!!!!! Congrats to my co-writer David G Smith and thanks to my radio promotor Bill Wence and his team.<br> <br> Thanks to all the stations around the country that are playing my music. DIY Musicians like me are grateful you exist!<br> <br> Mailing list members, enjoy your free download of "Sunday Morning Drive" (see below). If you do not receive a code below will you please email me and let me know. Someone had an issue with the last mailer and was not given a code. I have informed my host and they are looking into it. <br> <br> Call or email your local NPR, College, Independent Radio Stations to request my music.<br> <br> Enjoy your day,<br> <br> Anne E.<br> <br> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr>
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Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3954453
2015-12-07T19:40:06-06:00
2017-01-15T18:56:44-06:00
Light the Weary World, "The Sun Coming In" On the Charts, Upcoming Shows
Greetings to you all and welcome new mailing list members,<br><br>I cannot write this without talking about the awful event in San Bernardino last week. My heart goes out to all those who were injured, those who lived through the horror of the mass shooting at Inland Regional Center and to those who lost their loved ones. I hope your community and our country continues to surround you with love and support. I was on the road this past week performing in Alabama. After hearing the news from California, Frye and I added <strong>"Light the Weary World"</strong> to our set to, as best we can, express our feelings about what has become and all too common occurance in our country. Mailing list members enjoy your free download.<br><br>My week in Alabama was full and successful. Lots of new people heard my music and now have it in their CD players. That's always exciting for an artist. I was honored to be part of the round in Silverhill @ the awesome, Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm. It's such a unique venue...never seen another like it. Bravo Cathe Steele for creating such a wonderful spot for people to hear music. I did an open mic at Florabama on Gulf Shores on Monday. Thank you to host, Cathy Pace for letting me jump up and do a mini set and for joining me on bass. Frye and I performed "Watermelon Wine and the Poetry of Americana Music" at The All Saints Episcopal Church in Mobile and at Hank Williams Boyhood Home and Museum in Georgiana AL. What a treat to sit in Hank William's living room and play. I'll be sporting my "Hank" hat a lot in the coming weeks. The Church in Mobile was beautiful and the sound just great. Thank you to Rev. Jim Flowers for hosting us.<br><br>Friday night I was in downtown Jasper AL performing at <a contents="Bare Bones Cargo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/barebonescargo/" target="_blank">Bare Bones Cargo</a> . Thanks to Holly Trawick for putting this show together and to all the sweet people in Jasper who came out to listen. I headed back to Nashville Friday night and performed in the Viva NashVegas Radio Show at Kimbro's Picking Parlor in Franklin TN yesterday. <br><br>Tomorrow Kelly, Pete and I will be in downtown Cleveland for an <a contents="interview with Dee Perry on WCPN" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://wcpn.ideastream.org/programs/applause" target="_blank">interview with Dee Perry on WCPN</a> 90.3FM on <strong>Tuesday, Dec. 8. Tune in at 2pm (EST) I believe we will be aired around 2:20pm then again at 10:40pm.</strong><br><br>Then it's a full band show at <strong>The Phantasy</strong> (blast from the past!) in Lakewood on <strong>Sat., Dec. 12th @ 8pm</strong>. For tickets click <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://holdmyticket.com/checkout/event/225150" target="_blank">here</a><br><br><br>GOOD NEWS this week. "The Sun Coming In" has charted! Check this out from Roots Music Report...<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/62451d9e95a3025eeced57de1b3d916b76e6e4ab/original/12342803-1065689510147910-7599877826739881721-n.jpg?1449264501" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><strong>Alternative Folk Album Chart</strong><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/bd20c78afb56f7062972bf797403eda62412239d/original/12313947-1065692900147571-866349254142308893-n.jpg?1449264700" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/27b49efeee85cb9401cc80c87a77770c7075c620/original/screen-shot-2015-12-04-at-3-37-47-pm.png?1449265730" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br>All of this is possible because I have a great radio promoter, Bill Wence, and that's possibe because of you and all your support in the making and promotion of this record. THANK YOU!!!!! Remember to call or email your local independent radio station and request a song from "The Sun Coming In".<br><br>Hoping to see lots of you this coming week. <br><br>Nashville, I've got some things cooking and hope to have a full band show in Music City in early spring.<br><br>All of you take care!<br><br>Anne E.
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3926350
2015-11-20T15:16:09-06:00
2017-02-05T00:39:02-06:00
Happy Thanksgiving, Holiday Sale, Donna Danced
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody> <tr> <td align="center" valign="top"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" id="content-area"> <tbody> <tr> <td id="header-graphic"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/9bd60e58c254927190d63f4656ab9988e82897db/member_mail_template/31053.jpg?1400088761" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Anne E DeChant" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top">Good Evening,<br> <br> Before I head into the holiday, I'd like to wish each of you a very Happy Thanksgiving. I hope you're surrounded by friends, family and love.<br> <br> I find that if every day, I count at least 5 things that I'm grateful for, I end up counting so many more! Even on a tough day it works. It really helps me to keep things in perspective and to see the riches in my life. I encourage you all to try it some time. <br> <br> When I think of Thanksgiving this classic painting comes to mind. <br> <br> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/7b35555762878d50d4de686dad516f4c6ea395e9/original/94505261.jpg?1448053037" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /> <p>Homecoming, Norman Rockwell</p> <br> It is the epitome of joy and thankfulness and reminds me of my song, "Donna Danced" (which you'll find free download of here), the story of my uncle Ted Tomanek, who was a gunner during WWII and his sister, my mother, Donna (Tomanek) DeChant. My mother was very young when three of her brothers were away at war. She adored my uncle Ted and used to dance in the living room with his photograph. Here is a photo of Teddy and Donna:<br> <br> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/bac10e913c3b1b693e5a87b410d8e8511fc50c60/medium/donna-and-teddy.jpg?1448053544" class="size_m justify_inline border_" /> <p>Donna and Teddy Tomanek</p> <br> LIsten to "Donna Danced"....<br> <br> I'm having a holiday sale on my new CD. For those of you thinking about gift giving, I've got an idea for you. Now until Dec. 10th, you can purchase "The Sun Coming In Holiday Gift Pack" 5 and 10. If you purchase "The Sun Coming Holiday Gift Pack 5", shipping is free and you will save $1.00 on each CD. If you purchase "The Sun Coming In Holiday Gift Pack 10", shipping is free and you will save a $1.50 on each CD. Order Now at<a contents=" www.anneedechant.com/store" data-link-label="Store" data-link-type="page" href="http://bandzoogle.com/store" target="_blank"> www.anneedechant.com/store</a><br> <br> Wishing you all a blessed and Happy Thanksgiving!<br> <br> Anne E.<br> <br> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/926c19cfa34544e57f9a03adaa86d242a4ae1874/small/aed-logo-final2.jpg?1446011178" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr>
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tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3924716
2015-11-13T16:54:10-06:00
2018-08-28T04:12:16-05:00
NPR In-Studio, Small Things Big Love
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<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"><tbody> <tr> <td align="center" valign="top"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" id="content-area"> <tbody> <tr> <td id="header-graphic"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/9bd60e58c254927190d63f4656ab9988e82897db/member_mail_template/31053.jpg?1400088761" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Anne E DeChant" /></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="left" valign="top">Good evening to you all! Welcome new mailing list members. Enjoy your <strong>free download</strong> of my song "Breaking" from my CD, "Pop the Star".<br> <br> In addition, when ordering merchandise from my online store https://www.anneedechant.com/store, type in ***********(IF YOU BECOME A MAILING LIST MEMBER, YOU'LL FIND OUT WHAT THE CODE IS NEXT TIME I SEND IT), when you check out and receive a <strong>15% discount</strong> on your purchase. This is <strong>exclusive to mailing list members</strong>. Enjoy the savings just in time for the holidays! Offer expires on Dec. 12th.<br> <br> <br> Good news all around this week.<br> <br> "The Sun Coming In" continues its climb on the Americana charts. Last week we added 9 stations and climbed 32 places from 457 to 425. It's a long way to the top 10...just keep swimming. Thanks to stations:<br> <br> WMNR FM - Monroe, CT<br> WRUW FM - Cleveland, OH<br> KBRP FM - Bisbee, AZ<br> KXCI FM - Tucson, AZ<br> KCSB FM - Santa Barbara, CA<br> KCSS FM - Turlock, CA<br> <br> for playing my music! If there's an Americana station (college stations, indie stations, npr stations usually have this format) in your town where you'd like to hear me played send me the station name, contact info. for that station and the host and show you listen to. You can email me at annee@anneedechant.com I want to be where you are so please drop me a line.<br> <br> I'm so excited to announce that I will be joining Dee Perry on NPR station WCPN in Cleveland OH on Dec. 8th to talk about my new CD, my show <a contents='"Watermelon Wine and the Poetry of Americana Music" ' data-link-label="Watermelon Wine and the Poetry of Americana Music" data-link-type="page" href="http://anneedechant.com/watermelon-wine-and-the-poetry-of-americana-music" target="_blank">"Watermelon Wine and the Poetry of Americana Music" </a>and to play a few songs live. Kelly and Pete will join me. Dee is a fantastic host who does her homework and always has some great questions for me. Mark your calendars for <strong>Tuesday, Dec. 8 @ 2pm! WCPN 90.3FM </strong>Cleveland or online at http://www.ideastream.org/programs/live<br> <br> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/89509aa5bfdb55bdc8fc537426bb8ce9d8c51059/original/banner-soa.jpg?1447444172" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /> <p>Host extraordinaire, Dee Perry. The Sound of Applause WCPN 90.3 FM, Cleveland</p> <br> <br> For a long while now I've been wanting to do some consistent charity work. I have done many shows over the years that help raise money for various charities but I've never had my own consistent focus in giving back. The other night I was lying in bed thinking and something came to me. It was <strong>"Small Things, Big Love"</strong>. I could do something called that. I would use the online platform <a contents="StageIt " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.stageit.com/static/static_pages/what_is_stageit" target="_blank">StageIt </a>to perform shows in order to raise money for someone who needs a little financial help and a little support. StageIt is an online venue where artists perform live, interactive, monetized shows for their fans directly from a laptop. You can use StageIt to raise money for your own projects but also to raise money for others. My StageIt shows would be set up to do just that They would also offer support in the form of an online audience, sharing encouraging messages with that person while the show is streaming.<br> <br> So you might join me in my living room, on my patio, my hotel room (that's not appropriate) or anywhere I might choose to sit down and play you a few tunes. <br> <br> To get <strong>"Small Things, Big Love" </strong>started I'm asking friends, family and fans to write to me with a story about someone who needs a good dose of love and a little extra cash or a donation of something to help get them through a challenge in their life. You can just write me a paragraph or two (I'm not a fast reader and I prefer movies, so the briefer, yes that's a word!, the better) with the story of someone you know who could use a dose of love.<br> <br> I'll read every story sent, choose one to focus on (hopefully we can do a show for everyone whose story I read) and create a show to help generate support for that person/persons. Anyone who sends in the request, whose story I can share and do a show around will become that show's promoter. You're job will be to post the show on FB, your mailing list, Twitter, Instagram etc. and invite people to attend the show. You'll share info (I'll give it to you) with them to make it easy for them to open a StageIt account (it's easy and costs nothing) and buy a "pay what you want" ticket to the show. Then I'll perform a live streamed show (never archived, it's a live show) for all those who purchased a ticket. You can watch it online from wherever you are. There is a virtual<br> <br> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/2704b04d2dedac8ba2c592eeb74d8c0028e8346e/small/unknown-1.jpeg?1447446089" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br> where you can contribute to the person or persons we are giving our love to. We may even have someone write in during the show who says they can help get with a specific item this person may need. I know of someone right now who needs new tires for their car. If we did a StageIt show for that person, who knows, someone in the audience may have a set of tires to give! All money raised (after StageIt takes their cut...they can't do it for free), all anyone gives, will go directly to our VIP guest.<br> <br> Don't be afraid, this won't be like a political campaign where you are being constantly asked to give money. I hate that.<br> <br> All applicants to <strong>"Small Things, Big Love"</strong> will be the main marketer for the concert. It is the applicant's job to reach out to<strong> their</strong> contacts to promote the show. That way we won't continually go to the same group of people. Yes, I will share with my mailing list and other social media but it won't be a hard sell, I promise. <br> <br> So if you know someone who could use a little help, share their story with me and we'll see what we can do together to send them some love!<br> I'm so excited about the possibilities here!<br> <br> Remember...<br> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/41878533d4ae72791b95d91056bda39f7ace83a9/original/quote-we-can-do-no-great-things-only-small-things-with-great-love-mother-teresa-285133.jpg?1447446393" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" />Let's Do It!!!!!!<br> <br> After Thanksgiving, I'll be headed to Alabama to perform a string of shows. I'm excited to have been invited to play at the <a contents="Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.thefrogpondatbluemoonfarm.com/" target="_blank">Frog Pond at Blue Moon Farm</a> in Silverhill Alabama. I'll be performing on Sunday <strong>Nov. 29th @ 3pm </strong>with Grayson Capps, Cheley Tackett, Lisa Mills and Corky Hughes. <br> <br> Then it's on to All Saints Episcopal Church in Mobile on <strong>Tues., Dec. 1</strong> to perform <a contents='"Watermelon Wine and the Poetry of Americana Music" ' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://anneedechant.com/watermelon-wine-and-the-poetry-of-americana-music" target="_blank">"Watermelon Wine and the Poetry of Americana Music" </a>with my buddy Frye Gaillard.<br> <br> One <strong>Thursday, Dec. 3</strong>, I'm honored to be at <a contents="The Hank Williams Museum and Boyhood Home" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.hankmuseum.com/Home/" target="_blank">The Hank Williams Museum and Boyhood Home</a> in Georgiana AL to share "Watermelon Wine and the Poetry of Americana Music" with the beautiful people there.<br> <br> Jasper, AL hosts us on <strong>Fri.,</strong> <strong>Dec. 4th</strong> for "Music Downtown"<br> <br> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/737202f8ef8ade463dac6f9bffc97b641f6f9e26/original/jasper-dec-4-2015.jpg?1447447626" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /><br> Then I think I'll go home and do <a contents="The Viva NashVegas Radio Show" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://vivanashvegas.com/category/viva-nashvegas-radio-show/" target="_blank">The Viva NashVegas Radio Show</a> on <strong>Sat., Dec. 6th</strong> (Details at https://www.anneedechant.com/shows) then fly to Cleveland on the 7th for my interview on the 8th and a show at The <a contents="Phantasy Concert Club" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.phantasyconcertclub.net/" target="_blank">Phantasy Concert Club</a> in Lakewood on<strong> Dec. 12th</strong> (Details at https://www.anneedechant.com/shows).<br> <br> That's all I know right now except one more thing.... <br> <br> Thanks to my good buddy John Aquino for having me out to his place in beautiful Charleston SC last week. John is like the mayor there, in fact that's what I've begun calling him. Everywhere (I mean everywhere) we went someone knew him and better than that, genuinely loves the guy. John introduced me to a lot of venue owners, event planners etc. so that I can include Charleston in my spring tour. John you're awesome and I thank you!!!!! Here we are at the Lowcountry Hoedown last Saturday...<br> <br> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/8fd28842562f5637a008a60a630f2dd8c26e1147/medium/john-and-anne-e-lowcountry-hoedown.jpg?1447448534" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" /> <p>Anne E. and John Aquino, Lowcountry Hoedown, Charleston SC</p> <br> Have a great weekend!<br> Anne E.<br> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/cc943ad97521e8bdd83d038c19982c7c8cf8d87b/small/aed-logo-final-smallest.jpg?1445993792" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" />
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tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3919159
2015-11-08T08:50:41-06:00
2017-01-15T18:56:44-06:00
"Where Am I?" Contest Winner
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Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3918752
2015-11-07T18:27:11-06:00
2017-01-15T18:56:44-06:00
"Where Am I?" Contest Question
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<br> <span class="font_large">Happy Saturday night to you all!<br> <br> I've traveled east this week, to meet some club/venue owners in the in order to build my 2016 touring schedule.<br> <br> This week finds me here....</span><br> <br> <br> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/8b1649f057d6f9d4b436e8532f6240ca4f353163/large/20151107-114131-1.jpg?1446941730" class="size_l justify_inline border_" /><br> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/79a8dce0d55c42332b6abb56e90e03f311f5a27d/large/440px-arthur-ravenel-bridge-from-water.jpg?1446941836" class="size_l justify_inline border_" /><br> <span class="font_large">Where Am I? <br> <br> First person to guess city and state gets a free Anne E. DeChant t-shirt. If you guess the bridge that I'm on, I'll throw in a "Water In Whiskey" shot glass.<br> <br> Mailing list members recieve this 4 minutes before anyone else. To join my mailing list and recieve advance notice of shows, discounts and free downloads, visit www.anneedechant.com<br> <br> All mailing list members, enjoy your free download of "Break My Heart" from my first solo CD, "Effort of the Spin"<br> <br> Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Winner announced tomorrow, Nov. 8, 2015<br> <br> Anne E.</span>
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Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3906250
2015-10-30T11:16:11-05:00
2022-01-07T10:45:09-06:00
Anne E., Kelly and Michael Kelsh perform "Water In Whiskey" on VivaNashVegas Radio Show
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Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3903823
2015-10-21T23:35:42-05:00
2017-02-05T00:01:44-06:00
Aussie Artist, Kristy James releases "Friends Like You" see the video!
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<span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Good Afternoon,<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Aussie artist, Kristy James has released her single, "Friends Like You" written by Jim Pollack, Terry B. Smith and yours truly.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> You can now buy the recording at iTunes <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://itunes.apple.com/au/album/friends-like-you-single/id1048727182" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">here</a><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> and you can watch the video <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qiCpPVpLP9o" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">here</a> Please watch and leave your comments.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> The girl can sing!!!! Congratulations Kristy on a job well done.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> 37 stations around the country are playing "The Sun Coming In". If you see one from your city give them a call or shoot them an email requesting your favorite from the new disc. Remember to thank them for playing it.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Here they are:<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Northeast</strong><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> WCNI FM New London, CT<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> WHUS FM Storrs, CT<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> WJDF FM Orange, MA<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> WHRW FM Binghamton NY<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> WGDR FM Plainfield, VT<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Mid-Atlantic</strong><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> WESR FM Accomac, VA<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Southeast</strong><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> WJCT FM Jacksonville, FL<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> AMA 441 Internet Carlton, GA<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> WAGS FM Bishopville, SC<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> WJDJ AM Bishopville, SC<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">South</strong><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> WETS FM Johnson City, TN<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Upper Michigan</strong><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> WDBM FM East Lansing, MI<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> KFAI FM Minneapolis, MN<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> WOJB FM Hayward, WI<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Midwest</strong><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> WHAY FM Whitley City, KY<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Southwest</strong><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> AMAZ Internet Mesa, AZ<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> KCIE FM Dulce, NM<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> KGLP FM Gallup, NM<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Rocky Mountain</strong><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> KAJX FM Aspen, CO<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> KBUT FM Crested Butte, CO<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> KDUR FM Durango, CO<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> KVNF FM Paonia, CO<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> KOTO FM Telluride, CO<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> KGLT FM Bozeman, MT<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Far West</strong><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Shasta Serenade Chico, CA<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> KKRN FM Chico, CA<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> KKRN FM Chico, CA<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> KCHO FM Chico, CA<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> KFPR FM Chico, CA<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> KDVS FM Davis, CA<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> KZSC FM Santa Cruz, CA<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Northwest<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> KRNN FM Juneau, AK<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> KRVM FM Eugene, OR<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> KBOO FM Portland, OR<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> New Folk Radio (Internet) Portland, OR<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Radio Crystal Blue (Internet)<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> I received many requests for the "Water In Whiskey" shot glasses after sharing photos. They are now available at http://anneedechant.com/store<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Get your pair for $5 + shipping<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Or a set of 4 for $9 + shipping</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/a55c33fac7e40dbcce57091169c52c761879c77b/medium/imag0685-1.jpg?1443747530" class="size_m justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/8af5788fe15c4feda352fc286774094e154994f7/medium/imag0684-1.jpg?1443747638" class="size_m justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Many thanks to Insurance Board, corporate sponsor of my Indiegogo Campaign, for having me at your annual agents gathering last night. I played for IB on the terrace at Union Station in Nashville. What a beautiful evening. I was proud to share my music with you wonderful people. Thank you for picking up my new CD. Now my CD will travel to 27 different cities! Thank you Insurance Board and a special thanks to Tim Harris.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Thursday it's off to Chicago for CD Baby's first ever DIY Musicians Conference. I'm looking forward to returning to the windy city.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Then it's on to Charleston SC for some introductions to some venues there, thanks to my buddy John Aquino. Really looking forward to setting up some shows for the 2016 season.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> That's it from here for now. Enjoy the rest of your week.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Anne E.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/fc6707393fef2f02d68c7d6b54e025913edbd633/medium/anne-e.jpg?1445363715" class="size_m justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /></span>
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2015-10-15T12:04:57-05:00
2017-02-04T23:53:20-06:00
Oct. 2015, Please Release Me, Books, Radio and Noah Wants a Baby
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<span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Good afternoon to you all and welcome new members of this mailing list!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Members enjoy your free download of "When We Are Old" from my 2002 release, "Something of the Soul" (see below) SOS is now available in hard copy (9 left!) at www.anneedechant.com/store<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Well, the Nashville CD Release Concert on Friday at Douglas Corner was a huge success. The Lanterns kicked things off around 6:15. What a great debut for my buddy fellow Clevelander, Jack Silverman, Bob Lamphier and Dillon Napier. Thank you gentleman.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> I was honored to be on stage with Pat Severs (lead guitar), David Dunseath (drums), Dave Roe (bass), Kelly Wright (vocals) and my co-writers, David G Smith and Elizabeth Marlowe. Co-writer Sandy Ramos was in the house too and Jill McKenna joined us on-stage for "Hey Daddy"<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/e51059e41446b148f8b76ebf93a8fdf74c779b11/original/12107259-10208346010426765-1088154959591847947-n.jpg?1444845457" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /></span>"<span style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: center;">'Sunday Morning Drive' with Kelly, Anne E., Dave Dunseath, Dave Roe and co-writer, David G Smith<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/6e25d27a5f36043b318fcd2850b2de054a75d4c6/original/anne-e-w-elizabeth-douglas-corner.jpg?1444845957" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /></span> Anne E., Dave Dunseath, E. Marlowe (co-writer) rockin' 'Water In Whiskey' " <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/b15b62df3417be9423b0cd16d21f9870ee688a2a/original/12108216-10153693634329172-6624703145431684671-n.jpg?1444845484" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /></span>Selfie, Frye Gaillard, Anne E., Julie Schoerke of JKS Communications<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Thanks to all of you who came out to the show to share the evening and show your support. Thank you to my mom and dad, Kelly, Nancy, Jill and Joe McKenna and Patricia and Mike Sweeny (Indiegogo Contributors, perk, Front Row seats Nashville Release Concert) who traveled from Ohio to share the weekend. What a great time we had. I love you. <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> I'm glad the CD is finally "released"!!!!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> I also performed at <a contents="The Southern Festival of Books" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.humanitiestennessee.org/programs/southern-festival-books-celebration-written-word" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Southern Festival of Books</a>, with my buddy, author Frye Gaillard. We performed <a contents='"Watermelon Wine and the Poetry of Americana Music"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://anneedechant.com/watermelon-wine-and-the-poetry-of-americana-music" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">"Watermelon Wine and the Poetry of Americana Music"</a> on Sunday afternoon...a gorgeous day at War Memorial Plaza! Thanks to Herbal Lemonade Company for offering me a ginger lemonade! Yum! And thanks to Humanities Tennessee for inviting us to be a part of the largest book festival in the south.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/aaae583ccbbd9c30f0a35e61af7b0e4fa6712499/medium/fest-of-books-cover.jpg?1444847504" class="size_m justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /></span> <div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/282fadf773ecaa5a41f7bcb516c06b892fcbbf18/medium/fest-of-books-inside.jpg?1444847542" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">I know Frye and Anne E.!!!!</p></div> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Saturday Kelly joined me for the <a contents="Viva NashVegas Radio Show" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/VivaNashVegasRadioShow" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Viva NashVegas Radio Show</a> </span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/2a33ed1ed01b1a251dac1a53599d0b753541b6ac/original/12143302-10153755486216189-8722721312449700564-n-1.jpg?1444848025" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Michael Kelsh, Anne E., Kelly perform at Viva Nash Vegas Radio show @ Kimbro's Pickin' Parlor in Franklin TN</p></div> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">What a treat to have <a contents="Michael Kelsh" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.michaelkelsh.com/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Michael Kelsh</a> join us on guitar! Michael also shared a Dylan song with us all and I have to say, I've never heard a better delivery. He's a master!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Thursday, Kelly and I joined host, Tony Garcia for <a contents="Radio Free Nashville" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.radiofreenashville.org/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Radio Free Nashville</a>'s, <a contents="The Real Music City Radio Show" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/therealmusiccity" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Real Music City Radio Show</a> to talk about the new CD, play a few tunes from the disc as well as live. Also, we did the robot and if it were TV not radio, you would know that we are AWESOME at it! Tony, Kelly and I we had a blast with you and look forward to sitting down with you again....</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/50b6527c2052fac6b28288dd6b3109601ed0e286/medium/anne-e-tony-garcia.jpg?1444849470" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Real Music City Radio Show host, Tony Garcia and Anne E.</p></div>
<div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/c16bba1cc0d4207a7ebca7f4d59f26bacf4f561b/medium/kelly-anne-e-real-music-city-radio.jpg?1444849531" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Kelly Wright and Anne E. at Radio Free Nashville</p></div> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Now I'm relaxing a bit after a weekend of fun and intensity and gearing up for 3 shows this weekend including a performance of "Girls and Airplanes" program where I will discuss my songs that relate to outsiders, rebels and revolutionaries, at Adams Memorial Library in Woodbury TN on Saturday afternoon and <a contents="LACKEYPALOOZA" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/452284794971714/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">LACKEYPALOOZA</a> 9 on Saturday evening. Visit www.anneedechant.com/shows for details.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> I'll be at Union Station Hotel on Monday to perform for Insurance Board's Annual Agents Meeting. They are my corporate sponsor for "The Sun Coming In" and my performance at their event is the Indiegogo perk they chose.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Then it's on to Chicago for CD Baby's first ever, DIY Musicians' Conference.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Lastly, here's a story about my sister and nephew, Noah, that I got a kick out of:</strong><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> My sister was with my 2-(almost 3) year-old nephew, Noah and they were watching a television show. <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> There was a woman on the show having a baby. My sister explained what was going on. <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Noah asked if it was hurting and Sarah replied, "Yes, but girls and mommies are so strong that they can do it."...She was feeling like she did an "awesome job" with that conversation.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> ...Flash forward to the next day. Noah said, "Mom, I want a baby." Sarah said, "Oh yes babies are wonderful but mommy's done having babies."<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Noah replied, "But you're so strong and brave mom, you can do it!"<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> I hope you have a wonderful rest of week. Those of you who have asked for prayers, you're in mine!!!! Thank you again for being so great!!!!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Anne E.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> P.S. Grapes are ready and we make jelly this week. All of you who chose "Hometown Jelly" perk, the wait is almost over!</span>
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Anne E DeChant
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2015-10-07T19:52:15-05:00
2017-02-04T23:32:23-06:00
The Line Up
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<span style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-size: 18px;">Good evening to you all.</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-size: 18px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-size: 18px;"> <span style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-size: 18px;">We're out of the gate running starting tomorrow night and through Sunday. </span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-size: 18px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-size: 18px;"> <span style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-size: 18px;">Here's this week's line-up.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">*Thursday, Oct. 8 @ 9pm-10pm (central)<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> The Real Music City Radio Show</strong><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> WRFN Nashville 103.7FM, 107.1FM<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Anne E. and Kelly (she flies in tomorrow!) sit down to talk about the new CD, the release concert in Nashville and play a few tunes<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <a contents="www.therealmusiccity.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://%e2%80%8bwww.therealmusiccity.com/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;">www.therealmusiccity.com</a><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">*Friday, Oct. 9 @ 6pm<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> CD Release Concert Nashville</strong><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Douglas Corner<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> 2106 8th Ave. South<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Nashville TN 37214<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Get tickets <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.anneedechant.com/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;">here</a> or at door<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <em style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Special guest, The Lanterns w/Cleveland born, Jack Silverman<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">*</strong></em><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Viva NashVegas Radio Show<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Sat., Oct. 10 @ 11am @ Kimbros Pickin' Parlor</strong><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> 213 Margin St., Franklin TN<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> A mix of "Hee Haw" and "Prarie Home Companion", the show blends music, comedy and antics.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Sun., Oct. 11 <a contents="The Southern Festival of Books" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.humanitiestennessee.org/programs/southern-festival-books-celebration-written-word" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;">The Southern Festival of Books</a><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> 1pm @ War Memorial Plaza-Music Stage</strong><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Anne E. and award winning author, Frye Gaillard, present, "<a contents="Watermelon Wine and the Poetry of Americana Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://anneedechant.com/watermelon-wine-and-the-poetry-of-americana-music" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;">Watermelon Wine and the Poetry of Americana Music</a>"<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Come one come all! 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2015-10-02T21:12:51-05:00
2017-02-04T23:18:52-06:00
A Wonderful Night, Shot Glasses, A Soldiers Return
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<span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Good evening.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Well, what can I say? We had a wonderful night at Music Box Supper Club last Saturday. Thank you all for packing the house and for being so sweet. We kicked things off with <a contents="Lost State of Franklin" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.loststateoffranklin.com/LSOF/home.html" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Lost State of Franklin</a> and J. Scott was sure to thank you all for treating the opening act with kindness. Weren't they great?<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> It was a gorgeous night on the banks of the Cuyahoga: a beautiful moon, lights of the city and fireworks to boot. </span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/afffcc2c480c44801d1ea5b2e4903c11566b988d/original/12036743-10207411094052886-70766404511932485-n.jpg?1443744327" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Our view from Music Box Supper Club. Courtesy of Dawn Saurer</p></div>
<div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/9586e252216843baf7cb07990a8b295f63958fc3/medium/12043099-454962121338167-3090706149300876823-n.jpg?1443744409" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Me and 'Rock Star', Jill McKenna rocking 'Hey Daddy'. Check out the shoes! Photo courtesy of Victoria Fink</p></div>
<div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/b72ba5c1d093e7d60848cf7ba4c45f04bae0ce63/medium/img-38321.jpg?1443744799" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Tim Longfellow (keys) and me, back stage selfie<br style='padding: 0px; margin: 0px;'> Pete, Anne E., Kelly Photo courtesy of Peg Switzler</p></div> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">We sold out of the CDs we had with us Saturday night so many of you ordered your copy of <a contents='"The Sun Coming In"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://anneedechant.com/store" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">"The Sun Coming In"</a>. CDs were mailed out 1st Class Wednesday so be on the lookout! If you do not receive yours in a few days, please let me know. We have tracking on every package.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> If you don't have your copy get it now at <a contents="www.anneedechant.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://anneedechant.com/store" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.anneedechant.com</a><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> If you DO have your copy, get...</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/e9bd12777742df38412f2376c22e9dd08a236d9e/medium/proud-hat.jpg?1442454077" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Cleveland Proud cap</p></div>
<div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/ea4e9175a78ea9a3e9a9d9b9998173f3878ae79e/medium/dechant-merch-t-dkbrownv.jpeg?1443745521" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">The shirt not the guy</p></div> or...<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/add11aa5dba5ce23f1f72278ce5de38be316b4bb/medium/vinyle-front.jpg?1443745622" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Old School Vinyl</p></div> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Thanks to these radio stations who have added "The Sun Coming In" to their playlists!!!!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> WHUS FM Storrs, CT<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> WHRW FM Binghamton NY<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> WJDF FM Orange MA<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> WDBM FM East Lansing MI<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> WOJB FM Hayward WI<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> WHAY FM Whitley City KY<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> KDUR FM Durango CO<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> KVNF FM Paonia CO<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Shasta Serenade FM Oak Run CA<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Radio Crystal Blue (Internet) Tacoma WA<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> WJCT FM Jacksonville FL<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> AMA 441 (Internet) Carlton GA<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> WAGS FM Bishopville SC<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> WJDJ FM Bishopville SC<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> WRUW FM Cleveland OH<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> WAPS FM Akron OH<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> It's still very very early in the game. This is a great start.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> I flew back to Nashville on Tuesday. I had arranged to do my airport gig at 2pm (I should be a travel agent) after landing around 12:30pm. I'm thankful to NSAI for this job every other month. I've met and shared my music with people from all over and it's helped to lead me to this latest release....One thing surely leads to another. In addition, I have the best seat in the house, at the Starbucks just at the spot where family, friends and loves meet one another. I'd like to share with you what I saw this Tuesday. Please take 40 secs., literally to enjoy this....You'll be happy you did. And please leave a comment<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> https://youtu.be/LjO1C2YSA2Q<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> I've got a show coming up this Saturday at <a contents="The Hobson House" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/176765135987858/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Hobson House</a> in East Nashville. It's a last minute add and I want to thank Susan Alexander for asking me to open for the wonderful <a contents="Kevin So" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.kevinso.com/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Kevin So</a>. Things kick off at 6:30 pm<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Then on <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Friday of next week, Oct. 9th, I'll be at Douglas Corner</strong> for my Nashville Release Concert. Those who attend will not only get a kick ass show but one of these....</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/a55c33fac7e40dbcce57091169c52c761879c77b/medium/imag0685-1.jpg?1443747530" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Mailing List member enjoy your free download of 'Water In Whiskey', co-written with E. Marlowe<br style='padding: 0px; margin: 0px;'> </p></div> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/8af5788fe15c4feda352fc286774094e154994f7/medium/imag0684-1.jpg?1443747638" class="size_m justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Again the show is <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Fri., Oct. 9 @ Douglas Corner @ 6pm</strong>. Opening for me is Jack Silverman's new band, The Lanterns. Get your tickets<a contents=" here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://anneedechant.com/store" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> here</a>.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Lastly, I want to thank my fabulous band. Pete, Kelly, Chuck, Erik and Tim, you're wonderful! <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Things are rolling right along. I'm grateful to you for all your support. I'm having a great time.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Thank you,<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Anne E.</span>
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tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3867745
2015-09-24T19:00:47-05:00
2021-08-05T13:10:27-05:00
23 Tickets, Standing Room Only and Obstructed View, Release by Music Box
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<span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Good Evening,<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Music Box Supper Club has just released 23 Tickets for Saturday Night's Release Concert.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Please note that these tickets are Mezzanine, obstructed view and Standing Room Only.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Get your tickets now!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <a contents="Here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicboxcle.com/event/dechant-cd-release/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;">Here</a> You may also call the box office at </span><span class="font_xl" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><span style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(63, 63, 63); font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-align: center;">216-242-1250</span></span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">See you all Saturday night!!!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Anne E.</span>
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2015-09-09T18:48:49-05:00
2017-02-04T22:17:18-06:00
"Pop the Star", "Something of the Soul", "Effort of the Spin" music all available, Get Your CD Release Tix, Free Download to all mailing list subscribers
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<span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Good Afternoon to you all and welcome new mailing list subscribers,<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> I hope you all enjoyed your Labor Day Weekend.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> I'm back in Nashville, getting ready for my upcoming CD Release Concerts; practicing daily, working on publicity for the new CD and running to get in shape....This<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/276325b751c01dea4a1cc4465b8cb62745ad04fb/medium/images.jpeg?1441733950" class="size_m justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" />has been removed from my diet until I no longer fear that someone might ask when I'm due! </span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Mailing list subscribers, please enjoy your free download (below) of "Break My Heart" from my first ever solo CD, <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">"Effort of the Spin"</strong>(1996). "Effort", <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">"Something of the Soul"</strong> and <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">"Pop the Star"</strong> are now available in digital format at <a contents="www.anneedechant.com/music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://anneedechant.com/music" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.anneedechant.com/music</a><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> I don't have any idea why it took me so long. But you can download any and all songs from those CDs <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://anneedechant.com/music" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">here</a>.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> I'd like to include songs from each of my CDs at my Cleveland Release Concert, so I'm asking that you write to me at annee@anneedechant.com and tell me what you'd like to hear. For a reminder of what <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">you</strong> have to choose from, click <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://anneedechant.com/music" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">here</a> and look at the list of songs....Remember, "Estelle", "Break My Heart", "Rattle", "Take Your Pain"? Let me know what you'd like to hear. Those songs that receive the most requests, will be added to the set list.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> My CD Release Concerts are fast approaching. Both venues hold just over 200 people so to be sure you're there to hear my fabulous band, get your copy of "The Sun Coming In", purchase lots of other cool merchandise (new hats, new t-shirts) and have a great night out, get your tickets now!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Cleveland CD Release Concert (Special Guest, Lost State of Franklin)<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Saturday, Sept. 26 @ Music Box Supper Club @ 8pm</strong><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <a contents="Tickets" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicboxcle.com/event/dechant-cd-release/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Tickets</a><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Nashville CD Release Concert<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Friday, Oct. 9 @ Douglas Corner @ 6pm</strong><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <a contents="Tickets" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://anneedechant.com/shows" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Tickets</a><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> I'm headed to Mobile AL this weekend for the<a contents=" Alabama Contemporary Art Center Art Walk" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.alabamacontemporary.com/events/upcoming/all/anywhere/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> Alabama Contemporary Art Center Art Walk</a>. I'll be performing "Watermelon Wine and the Poetry of Americana Music" with my buddy <a contents="Frye Gaillard" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://fryegaillard.blogspot.com/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Frye Gaillard</a>. That show is on Sept. 11 @ 7:30pm<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Then it's on to <a contents="Hemingbough Arts Center" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.hemingbough.com/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Hemingbough Arts Center</a> in St. Francisville LA for a second presentation of Watermelon Wine on Sun., Sept. 13 @ 3pm<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> I'm honored to be included in these wonderful events.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> The new CD has been sent to radio. Hoping you'll be able to tune into your favorite Americana station soon and hear some <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/a576b12606e98afb170c1dfd84dc87764cbff625/small/aed-logo-final2.jpg?1434596345" class="size_s justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> That's it from here for now. Have a great rest of week and I'll be talking to you soon.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Anne E.</span>
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Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3840864
2015-09-03T07:51:16-05:00
2021-12-24T08:12:23-06:00
Two Cuts, Two CD Release Concerts
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<span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Greetings to you all and welcome to new <a contents="mailing list" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://anneedechant.com/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">mailing list</a> members!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> I'm in Avon Lake Ohio hanging out after a beautiful celebration for my friend, Kelly Boyte Peters Brill, pastor of <a contents="The Avon Lake United Church of Christ" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://avonlakeucc.org/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">The Avon Lake United Church of Christ</a>. Kelly was honored by her congregation this past Sunday. We celebrated her 20 years in the ministry. The sanctuary was packed and I was so happy to be asked to be a part of the event. Talk about a woman who walks the walk....Congratulations Kelly!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> I found out recently that two artists are cutting my songs. The first is the song "Friends Like You" co-written with Jim Pollock and Terry B. Smith. It is being cut by Austrailian artist, <a contents="Kristi James" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/kristyjamesmusic" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Kristi James</a> Kristi is in-studio now recording and filming her video for the song which has been chosen as a single!!!! Look for the song to drop on October 20th.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> More good news from Switzerland. A group, who I am not allowed to announce yet, is recording "A Little Wine". My song co-written with Kathryn Scheldt. More news on that later.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> In the mean time we have been busy at DeChant central mailing out <a contents="Indiegogo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/anne-e-dechant-the-sun-coming-in-album-funding#/story" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Indiegogo</a> Packages, working with my radio promoter in order to send 150 CDs to Americana Radio land this Thursday and preparing for CD Release Concerts in both Cleveland and Nashville.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/ef7878ff79b668c82b8e2e23c6b76b21f8f5fec1/original/photo-for-post-re-cd-releases.jpg?1441136257" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" />Please note that the time of my Oct. 9th show has been moved to 6pm.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Tickets for the Music Box Supper show may be purchased <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicboxcle.com/event/dechant-cd-release/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">here</a>. I strongly suggest that if you'd like to attend, you get your tickets now.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> On to other things.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> If there was ever a time that I SHOULD have my own fishing show, it was yesterday! I was fishing at my brother's on the Vermillion River and I was bringing in the bass left and right. I did not have my phone on me so I can't prove that I am a pro. That is why I need a camera crew. It was an awesome day of fishing....The fish, by the way, are in the water swimming around today....catch and release....I'm sure they're still angry with me though!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Dr. Wayne Dyer. Dr. Dyer was a indie artist, so to speak, like me and many of my friends. When he was getting started, he sold his book out of the back of his pick-up. The book took off, becoming a best seller! And he gave back to his home city....<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> "</span><span style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"><span class="font_regular" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Dyer may have lived in Hawaii, but he never forgot his Detroit roots. He was a million-dollar donor to the city's Wayne State University, establishing a scholarship fund at the college where he earned three degrees, including a doctorate in counseling. He helped raise more than $100 million for public broadcasting, including the local public broadcasting station, with motivational specials that ran for years." -USA Today</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">He grew up in a series of foster homes. His father left when he was 3 years old.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Dr. Dyer turned his life around and went on to help so many people do the same. I like this quote form his family earlier this week...</span></span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(17, 17, 17); font-family: Georgia; font-size: 18px; line-height: 32.400001525878906px;">“He always said he couldn’t wait for this next adventure to begin and had no fear of dying. Our hearts are broken, but we smile to think of how much our scurvy elephant (that's how one of his teachers at the orphanage referred to him) will enjoy the other side.”</span><span style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 22px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Carry on Wayne!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> To the many of you who have written me and told me how much you are enjoying the new CD, I thank you. All Indiegogo Contributors should have their perk packages. If you have not received yours, please write to me at annee@anneedechant.com We have tracking for all packages and we will find it if it is missing. Those of you who got the "Old School Vinyl" perk, I got word today that we are still a few weeks out. I will contact you as soon as they are ready and I thank you for your patience. I look forward to seeing lots of you wearing these....<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/6515c261b10d83dc7f7607ad4c1b868a79140027/original/imag0637-2-2.jpg?1441139618" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> If you would like a copy of the new CD, you can still make a contribution at my <a contents="Indiegogo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/anne-e-dechant-the-sun-coming-in-album-funding#/story" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Indiegogo</a> site and still get an <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">advanced copy</strong> or you can visit <a contents="www.anneedechant.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://anneedechant.com/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.anneedechant.com</a> on Sept. 18th and order it OR you can attend a CD Release Concert, buy one and have it autographed.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> That is it from this end. Thanks for reading, thanks for contributing, thanks for spreading the word.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Anne E.</span></span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr>
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Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3817967
2015-08-13T11:10:28-05:00
2022-02-06T08:43:07-06:00
Press Release, NEW CD AND CD RELEASE CONCERT DATES
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 22px; font-family: Times; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span class="font_large">Singer-Songwriter Anne E. DeChant Releases Ninth Album </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 22px; font-family: Times; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span class="font_large">Produced by Mike Severs</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-family: Times; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span class="font_large"> July 27, 2015 – Nashville, Tenn. – On the heels of a successful crowd-funding campaign, award-winning singer-songwriter Anne E. DeChant will release her ninth independent album, “The Sun Coming In,” on September 18, 2015. The collection features 11 new songs, and was produced by Mike Severs (Felix Cavaliere, Don McLean). </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; font-family: Times; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; min-height: 13px;"> </p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-family: Times; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span class="font_large"> DeChant’s new album was conceptualized in late 2014, and features the unmistakable lyricism that her fans know and love, as well as familiar influences from Bruce Springsteen and Mary Chapin Carpenter. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-family: Times; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; min-height: 18px;"> </p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-family: Times; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span class="font_large">“I was in my office, behind my desk with guitar in hand, facing the picture window that looks out on my yard, and that's when the song, ‘The Sun Coming In’ began,” DeChant said. “For me, the song represents my letting go of many fears about my career in music, and being present to appreciate all the good things that have come my way.”</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; font-family: Times; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; min-height: 13px;"> </p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-family: Times; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span class="font_large"> The album was fully funded two weeks before its Indiegogo deadline, a feat that pays tribute to the niche DeChant has carved for herself in a town full of musicians vying for listeners. Artists and industry professionals have noticed, as well – guitarist Mike Severs, who’s worked with legends from Dolly Parton to Rod Stewart and Don McLean, produced the album. </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; font-family: Times; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; min-height: 13px;"> </p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-family: Times; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span class="font_large"> “Mike is one of the most sought after musicians in Nashville,” DeChant said. “I am so proud to have his name on the album credits and know listeners will be able to hear the hard work he put into making every note sound exceptional.”</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; font-family: Times; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; min-height: 13px;"> </p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-family: Times; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span class="font_large"><i> The record is already gaining critical acclaim. Popular Americana music website No Depression writes:<br><br>"As the wave of Americana music continues to grow going into its third decade, Anne E. DeChant’s career has paralleled this rising tide. With what looks to be her finest album to date in the works, she is one Americana artist to watch over the next year." </i></span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 11px; font-family: Times; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; min-height: 13px;"> </p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-family: Times; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span class="font_large"> DeChant first caught the public eye as the frontwoman for Odd Girl Out, and has created an impressive career for herself as an independent artist through years of touring venues ranging from The Bluebird Café to The White House. She will be performing songs from the new album at release shows in both Nashville and her hometown of Cleveland. </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-family: Times; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span class="font_large"><b>CLEVELAND - Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 @<a contents=" Music Box Supper Club" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicboxcle.com" target="_blank"> Music Box Supper Club</a> </b><b>@ 8pm (doors at 6pm)</b></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 15px; font-family: Times; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span class="font_large"><b>NASHVILLE - Friday, Oct. 9, 2015 @<a contents="Douglas Corner" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.douglascorner.com" target="_blank">Douglas Corner</a></b><b> @ 9pm</b></span></p>
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Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3795223
2015-07-30T10:07:27-05:00
2018-07-05T09:35:08-05:00
CD, Indiegogo Fulfillment, Jill Kase McKenna "Rock Star" Video
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<span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Good Afternoon to you all,<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> We're getting closer and closer to the completion of "The Sun Coming In". I think you'll all be really pleased. Right now days are filled with preparing all your packages to be mailed out to you in August. You'll be receiving your perks via email or snail mail depending on your perk. Get ready for some nice prizes showing up in your inbox or on your doorstep. The exclusive "contributor" shirt looks fantastic and you will in it.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> I'm in Canada now after a nice 5-day break with my gals from Reasons and Rhymes Day Care where I worked for 13 years. What a beautiful time we have each year. We were thrilled to have Rochelle join us this year. After working days finishing up details for the upcoming release, I reward myself with a trip out to the lake to fish. This is about the time I realize that releasing a CD is a lot of work....<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/f60fdba0ce80dafa3fefb18d8b6e5db10d06a7b7/original/imag0423.jpg?1438184615" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" />My reward after a day of work. This is not a lot of work....You wouldn't want to see that photo.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Again, I'm grateful to all of you who got involved with this release by contributing to my <a contents="Indiegogo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://tinyurl.com/DeChant-CrowdFunding" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Indiegogo</a> Fundraising Campaign/helping to spread the word about it. It was a complete success. For those of you who still wish to get involved, you can. Just click the link above and make a contribution.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> I had a wonderful time in Cleveland in June and July. Lots of great shows! I look forward to my release concerts in September. Details will be announced soon. <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Lastly, please enjoy my YouTube video of Jill McKenna. Jill and her husband Joe are dear friends and loyal fans. They contributed in a big way to the Indiegogo Campaign, and chose the "Rock Star" perk. So we flew Jill out to Nashville, took her into the studio and recorded her singing background vocals and percussion on my song "Hey Daddy". Jill we had a great time hanging out with you at the house and showing you around Nashville.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Check out the awesome Jill....</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <a contents="https://youtu.be/xS81Wn8tktk" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/xS81Wn8tktk"><span class="font_xl" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">https://youtu.be/xS81Wn8tktk</span></a><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">I hope you're all enjoying some sunshine, relaxation and fun this summer. I'm looking forward to seeing you in the fall and as always, I thank you.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Anne E.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/a576b12606e98afb170c1dfd84dc87764cbff625/small/aed-logo-final2.jpg?1434596345" class="size_s justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /></span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> </td> </tr> <tr align="center" id="unsubscribe" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" valign="top"> <td class="padded" style="padding: 1em; margin: 0px; font-size: 10.4px;"><a href="http://bandzoogle.com/controlpanel/campaigns/331694" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;">unsubscribe</a></td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr>
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2015-07-11T11:33:30-05:00
2017-02-04T20:03:03-06:00
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<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_xl" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">LAST TWO SHOWS BEFORE HEADING BACK TO NASHVILLE<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Saturday, July 11, 2015</strong><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Anne E. DeChant</strong> w/ Tim Longfellow and Erik Diaz<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <a contents="Natalie's Coal Fired Pizza and Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://nataliescoalfiredpizza.com/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Natalie's Coal Fired Pizza and Music</a></span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_regular" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> 5601 N. High St., Worthington OH 43085</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_xl" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">10 pm<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Sunday, July 12, 2015</strong><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Anne E. DeChant </strong>(solo/acoustic)<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <a contents="Mustard Seed Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.mustardseedmarket.com/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Mustard Seed Cafe</a><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> 11:30am-2:30pm</span>
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2015-07-09T13:26:23-05:00
2017-01-15T18:56:43-06:00
"Where Am I" Contest Winner for the week of 7/7/15
<span class="font_large">Greg Allen is the winner of "Where Am I" He was first in with the answer, Progressive Field, Cleveland OH.<br><br>Here's the photo shared....<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/244346df4436bfd3af869020b530b458addf2b7f/medium/progressive-field.jpg?1436466351" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><br><br>Greg gets a FREE copy of my new CD, "The Sun Coming In" when it releases in September. Thanks to all of you who played "Where Am I". Be on the lookout for more chances to win STUFF!<br><br>Anne E.</span>
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2015-07-09T09:21:38-05:00
2017-02-04T19:58:10-06:00
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<span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Well it's just Wednesday and already I've already had a blast.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> On Monday I went on a Charter Fishing Trip which was one of the perks of my <a contents="Indiegogo Campaign" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://tinyurl.com/DeChant-CrowdFunding" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Indiegogo Campaign</a> The best part is that it was my mom who grabbed that perk so I got to go Walleye fishing with my mom and dad...Wooo Hooo!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> We boarded "Noah's Ark" with Captain Moses and headed out of Lorain Harbor at 6am Monday morning. If you want to catch fish and learn HOW to catch fish, "<a contents="Noah's Ark Charter Fishing" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.noahsarkfishingcharter.com/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Noah's Ark Charter Fishing</a>" is your choice. Here's proof...</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/1c474916cbd32a4cf58babc74f6b0f844f7a3a4b/original/mom-dad-anne-e-walleye.jpg?1436389195" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/ac44a94dca4a33658b03be834d332d235e94a0e5/original/noahs-ark.jpg?1436390182" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Thank you Captain Moses for your beautiful gift to me and and my music. I got to spend a wonderful day with my mom and dad and that is priceless! I am grateful. Thanks to my mom and dad for being first in on the <a contents="Indiegogo Campaign" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://tinyurl.com/DeChant-CrowdFunding" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Indiegogo Campaign</a>.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> That was Monday. Tuesday I had the anthem at Progressive Field. Shari Bair and Teri contributed to the Indiegogo Campaign and selected the "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" perk. They met me at the Home of the Tribe. The darling Reggie, my liason at <a contents="Progressive Field" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://cleveland.indians.mlb.com/cle/ballpark/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Progressive Field</a> , met us, took us down to the belly of the stadium where we got to see some great photos and bumped into President of The Cleveland Indians, Mark Shapiro. Mark gave me the opportunity to be there last night. Sheri, Teri and I were taken to one of the suites where people hang out and have a bite to eat before heading to their seats which are those you see that are at the level of the dugouts. There was a rain delay so we hung out for a bit. Then we discovered the door that led us to the field right behind home plate so we went to check that out. It's quite a perspective. There we ran into this guy...<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/3e067f3d2ee68a9c784f4a8820f613131938a371/medium/mustard.jpg?1436390321" class="size_m justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /> "Mustard"!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Then it was time to sing. I have to stand at the tip of the "Indians" painted on the grass near home plate and wait till I hear the words "National Anthem". Then it's "go". So I had my phone with a recording of me singing the first line of the song so my pitch was right....You do not want to start this song in the wrong key! Then off I went....<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Here's a glimpse...<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/fc36fec5fd9b0fa7c05513966891dfa52eefb76e/original/jumbotron-indians.jpg?1436391079" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/29c4e8e99d6b9ed55583cc4b1dd7860be6fb12b2/original/anthem.jpg?1436391150" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" />Just a little pressure<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> I've watched so many "bad" versions of the anthem, so many lyric flubs, that I was freaking out about that a bit. I knew I can sing it but I was worried about a blank where lyrics are concerned. I had asked if the words would be on the Jumbotron and was told yes but when I started and looked up I just saw my big head and no words! But I knew I knew it and did what you're supposed to and that's tell the story. I made it! It was fun. I love when you get to, "...and the rocket's red glare" and you know you're home free. I don't mess with the anthem. No vocal tricks. I think <a contents="Francis Scott Key" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Scott_Key" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Francis Scott Key</a> would appreciate that.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/88fb5a6d3232e88e85f9ca79ede542055bc23635/medium/francis-scott-key-by-joseph-wood-c1825.jpg?1436390903" class="size_m justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" />Doesn't he look pleased?<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Check out Maya Rudolph's version of The Star Spangled Banner. I think Sir Francis would have a different face. Honestly, it's THE premier version. She channels every bad performance and puts them into one version. The BEST!!!! Treat yourself to <a contents="Maya Rudolph's National Anthem" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/video/national-anthem/n12075" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Maya Rudolph's National Anthem</a> </span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">After I finished I joined Shari, Teri and my good friend Anne Candella and we were escorted to our seats. That's when Anne let me know her brother called and said they aired me singing on TV!!!! I started getting text and FB messages. I'm not going to lie, it was great!!!! Thanks to all of you who posted, wrote and shared photos. Special thanks to D Michael Harris for the photos. Thank you so much to Shari and Teri for their contribution to my <a contents="Indiegogo Campaign" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://tinyurl.com/DeChant-CrowdFunding" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Indiegogo Campaign</a>. You shined the light on a new day and I'm grateful! Here we are....<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/cc61e9b2ef7b83ac6754acf51a5e5d68ebe672e8/original/anne-anne-e-shari-teri.jpg?1436392248" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Now it's on to tomorrow, <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Thursday, July 9 and "Downtown at Dusk"</strong> at the <a contents="Akron Art Museum" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://akronartmuseum.org/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Akron Art Museum</a>. The band and I will be there from 6:30-8:30pm. The Museum has refreshments and some light food for sale. Always a great time. If it rains, you are under cover so we're on! The only exception is if it pours which we all know is possible. But I will let you know if that happens.</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Friday, July 10 @ 10pm, Pete, Kelly and I will be at the awesome <a contents="Barking Spider Tavern" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.barkingspidertavern.com/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Barking Spider Tavern</a></strong>. If you like an intimate setting and a room where people like to listen, this is it. Also they've got a great patio out front and picnic tables in the back. Join us Friday.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Saturday, July 11</strong>, I head south to Columbus for a show at <a contents="Natialie's Coal Fired Pizza and Music" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://nataliescoalfiredpizza.com/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Natialie's Coal Fired Pizza and Music</a>, another great music room. Joining me will be Tim Longfellow on keys and Erik Diaz on drums. Tickets are $10 and we start at 10pm. Please let your buddies in Columbus know.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Sunday, July 12 @ 11:30am-2:30pm</strong> I'll be at <a contents="Mustard Seed Cafe" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.mustardseedmarket.com/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Mustard Seed Cafe</a> in Akron (Fairlawn). Casual atmosphere, bar, great buffet and menu. <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> That's the story from here. I thank all of you who have come out to my shows in the Cleveland/Akron area for my summer series of shows in Ohio and I look forward to 4 more days of great shows and seeing you all.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Anne E.</span>
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2015-07-02T14:40:56-05:00
2017-02-04T19:45:08-06:00
Carlos Carrasco, this week's shows, one day left Indiegogo
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<span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Wow! Last night I watched Carlos Carrasco come within one pitch of a no-hitter tonight as The Cleveland Indians took on the Tampa Bay Rays. What a great performance. And at the games close, after he missed the no-hitter, he was smiling ear to ear. I suppose that attitude is what makes him great....pitch by pitch, moment by moment, enjoying the good. It was really something to behold.</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-size: 17px;">This week this week....<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Tonight <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">July 2</strong>, I'll be in <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Avon Lake at Weiss Field for the Independence Day Celebration</strong>. The band and I start at 8:45pm then fireworks. Everything starts at 7pm.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Friday from 5-7pm</strong>, Pete and I will be at <a contents="Jilly's Music Room" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jillysmusicroom.com/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Jilly's Music Room</a> in Akron Ohio. I've not been to this venue yet but I have heard it's a great room. Looking forward to it.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> That's it through the weekend. I pick up on <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">July 7th </strong>with a show at <a contents="Nine Twelve Stop Shop at 11:30" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.downtowncleveland.com/events/ninetwelve-shop-stop.aspx" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Nine Twelve Stop Shop at 11:30</strong></a> am then it's on to <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Progressive Field to sing the National Anthem at the Indians</strong> Astro game. Shari Bair, who contributed to the <a contents="Indiegogo Campaign" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://tinyurl.com/DeChant-CrowdFunding" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Indiegogo Campaign</a>, will be on the field with me when I sing, then she and her guest will join me behind home plate to watch the game. Thank you Shari for getting involved in the making of <a contents='"The Sun Coming In"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://tinyurl.com/DeChant-CrowdFunding" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">"The Sun Coming In"</a>, my 2015 release. If you have not yet contributed to the campaign and would like to ensure your receiving a pre-release copy of the CD, visit <a contents="my campaign" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://tinyurl.com/DeChant-CrowdFunding" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">my campaign</a> and contribute. Just one day left to become a part of the creation and promotion of the latest.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> I hope to see you in the shining sun some time really soon. Lot's of great shows this week and next so be sure to check out <a contents="www.anneedechant.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://anneedechant.com/shows" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.anneedechant.com</a> to find a show for you!</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Happy 4th to you all!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Anne E.</span>
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2015-06-25T14:54:40-05:00
2017-02-04T19:29:15-06:00
Full Band @ Music Box Supper Club tomorrow night!
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<span class="font_xl" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Friday, June 26<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> 9pm<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Anne E. and the Band<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicboxcle.com/concerts/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/789b378035b05107b2dbbc99ea7dd251534e1b86/medium/logo500.jpg?1434990031" class="size_m justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /></a></strong></span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(63, 63, 63); font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">1148 Main Avenue</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(63, 63, 63); font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> <span style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(63, 63, 63); font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Cleveland, OH 44113</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(63, 63, 63); font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> <a href="mailto:info@musicboxcle.com" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(24, 206, 207); text-decoration: none; font-size: 14px; vertical-align: baseline; outline: 0px; border: 0px; -webkit-transition: 0.3s ease-in-out; transition: 0.3s ease-in-out; font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; line-height: 20px;">info@musicboxcle.com</a><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(63, 63, 63); font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"> <span style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(63, 63, 63); font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">(216) 242-1250</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_xl" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><a contents="Get Your Tickets Now!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicboxcle.com/concerts/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Get Your Tickets Now!</a></span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(63, 63, 63); font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="font_xl" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">All attendees get a FREE download card with 2 songs from Anne E.'s upcoming CD!</span></span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(63, 63, 63); font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 28px; line-height: 20px;">Come for dinner, relax, look out at the spectacular view and enjoy the show.</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(63, 63, 63); font-family: 'Roboto Slab', serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><span class="font_xl" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/43f054437b87e535bbf4b285eda7ff428fc3c781/medium/346-web1-178x178.jpg?1435259287" class="size_m justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /></span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/6fc6d7b28af45215027bab6c6450358155585fba/medium/img-02281-178x178.jpg?1435259326" class="size_m justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/8c5bd6a2699418fe7b204971a6fc5ad67ae9027d/medium/v-b71b-178x178.jpg?1435259361" class="size_m justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /></span>
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tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3748330
2015-06-19T15:21:02-05:00
2017-02-04T19:20:04-06:00
My Cup Runneth Over, Free Download from upcoming CD
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<span class="font_xl" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Thank you, thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> $20,000 reached and exceeded.</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">The Indiegogo Campaign is a complete success. I've always said I have the best fans in the world and once again, you have proven me right. So many people have commented on the success of this campaign and while they compliment me on it, I look to you and know you made it happen. <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> I AM GRATEFUL TO YOU!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> So now we can do all we planned for this CD. Firstly, we can pay for the stellar recording my producer, Mike Severs is now recording and mixing (I'm headed into the studio tomorrow morning to hear the fabulous Barry Walsh record piano and accordian), secondly we can pay for radio promotion and publicity and thirdly for booking. This CD will be my most successful yet.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Included in my email list update is a free download of a preview recording of two of the tracks on the upcoming CD. There's a snippet of each. Here Mailing List Members and Indiegogo Contributors will get a taste of the recording that you have made possible. Just go to the bottom of this page and get your download code then click and go. For those of you not on my mailing list but Indiegogo supporters who follow me on FB and Twitter, simply visit <a contents="www.anneedechant.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://anneedechant.com/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">www.anneedechant.com</a>, go to the bottom of any page of that site and see "Music Player". Push the button that looks like this...<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/3cdbb50befaf4ed0f830ffabca949bedeeb0f9e3/small/unknown.jpeg?1434589806" class="size_s justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /></span><span style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-size: 17px;">until you get to "The Sun Coming In recording preview #1", push play and enjoy. Mailing list members and Indiegogo supporters receive this first! Those of you attending my June 26 show at <a contents="Music Box Supper Club" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.musicboxcle.com/concerts/page/2/" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Music Box Supper Club</a> will receive a free download card with both songs in their entirety. That way you can sing along at the CD release in September.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> I'm on <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/e968127a8da724f3a492bb740f18d5ff98408dbb/medium/images.jpeg?1434590152" class="size_m justify_left border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /></span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/bff21135b5f89aba1edfd01ce9557380768bab77/small/images-1.jpeg?1434590249" class="size_s justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">right now! <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Bless you and thank you!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Anne E.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Here are today's Cyber Hi-5's<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/51fc955bd69c9fc65b9442d14fb8f01ab37b8475/medium/images.png?1431122640" class="size_m justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /></span> <p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Brenda Johns - my 7th grade teacher at St. Joseph’s Catholic School</p>
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<p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 14px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 1); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 1); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Nancy Pirrone - my dear friend, the beautiful Ms. Nancy who sells you merch. at all my shows.</p>
<p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 14px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 1); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 1); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Susan Austin - my dear friend and former boss at Reasons and Rhymes Early Learning Center</p>
<p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 14px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 1); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 1); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Sarah K Lowder - all the way from across the pond!</p>
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<p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 14px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 1); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 1); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Beth Vincent - my fabulous realtor from Village Real Estate in Nashville.</p>
<p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 14px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 1); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 1); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Clay Benjamin Smook - Clay’s donation put us up and over $20,000<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Jason Smith</p>
<p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 14px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 1); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 1); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Abby Smook - another of our youngest supporters, age 12, sweetheart!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/a576b12606e98afb170c1dfd84dc87764cbff625/small/aed-logo-final2.jpg?1434596345" class="size_s justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /></p> </td> </tr> <tr align="center" id="unsubscribe" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" valign="top"></tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr>
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tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3730735
2015-06-05T13:40:18-05:00
2019-07-20T11:00:03-05:00
Hometown Jelly
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<p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 11px; font-family: Helvetica; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; min-height: 13px;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/2fbbcf871673c408b5af8395c2af7b977f500b4a/original/grapes.jpg?1433527821" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/32e8b1776495a364b098de7cbc6afc39e6272859/medium/grapes-close.jpg?1433527847" class="size_m justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /><span class="font_regular" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Grapes from my great grandfather’s vines. I am growing them in my back yard in Nashville and will cultivate to make lots of jars of grape jelly to send to my Indiegogo Supporters who chose “Hometown Jelly” perk.</span></p>
<p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 11px; font-family: Helvetica; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; min-height: 13px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">The farm where these vines originated are mentioned in the song, "Old Town Road" from my 2011 release, "Swing". Enjoy your free download <span style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-size: 11px;">(see below) </span>exclusive to mailing list members.</span></p>
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<p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 11px; font-family: Helvetica; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Visit <a href="http://tinyurl.com/DeChant-CrowdFunding" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;">http://tinyurl.com/DeChant-CrowdFunding</a> , watch my video and get your <a contents='"Hometown Jelly"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/anne-e-dechant-the-sun-coming-in-album-funding/contributions/new/#/contribute?perk_amt=50&perk_id=2843145" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;">"Hometown Jelly"</a> and help make my latest CD the most successful yet!</span></p>
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Anne E DeChant
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2015-05-27T21:36:45-05:00
2017-02-04T18:34:26-06:00
Songwriters Showcase @ Natalie's Thurs., May 28 @ 9pm
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<span class="font_xl" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Songwriters Showcase @ Natalie's<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Thursday, May 28 @ 9pm<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> $10<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/3558bb7e5c998b0a91de6586d98ffb22749caf76/original/natalies-2.jpg?1432778976" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /></strong><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Join Anne E., Don Dixon and Laurie Michelle Caner at this wonderful listening room. Come for their scrumptuous Coal Fired Pizza and stay for the music.</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">5601 North High Steet, Worthington OH 43085</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> http://www.nataliescoalfiredpizza.com/calendar</div> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr>
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Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3711107
2015-05-20T06:08:00-05:00
2020-10-09T04:48:39-05:00
How do you get to $20,000?, free download, Great Article in No Depression Music Magazine!
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<span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Good Morning good morning to you all and welcome new mailing list members.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> What a weekend. One by one support for my <a contents="Indiegogo Campaign" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://tinyurl.com/DeChant-CrowdFunding" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;">Indiegogo Campaign</a> comes streaming in moving us toward my goal of $20,000. That's how we'll get there, steady as she goes, one by one. In just two weeks you have brought the total just $120 away from $10,000. <em style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> It's incredible!!! </em> What love I feel. Please remember that even if you've already contributed, you can stay involved in getting us to our goal by sharing the <a contents="Indiegogo LInk" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://tinyurl.com/DeChant-CrowdFunding" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">Indiegogo LInk</a> with family and friends and sharing word of the Campaign face to face, the old school way.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> This past week there were two great articles published about the campaign and my upcoming CD: </span><span style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Terry Roland from No Depression Music Mag wrote a wonderful piece, </span><a contents="Anne E. DeChant Brings in the Sun with New Album" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bit.ly/1JoYlv5" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none; font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;" target="_blank">Anne E. DeChant Brings in the Sun with New Album</a><span style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;"> on my musical journey, Indiegogo Campaign and upcoming CD. </span><span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Scott Shriner of Record Publishing Co. shared<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <a contents="JOURNALIST, LONGTIME ANNE E. DECHANT FAN RUNS DOWN TOP 10 SONGS" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://bit.ly/1Fk4OWt" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">JOURNALIST, LONGTIME ANNE E. DECHANT FAN RUNS DOWN TOP 10 SONGS</a> and I've attached a <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">free download</strong> of "George" which came in at #8 on Scott's Top 10 List.</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">Thanks so much to these writers for covering the campaign and my music.</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">The articles are exactly the kind of momentum this Indiegogo Campaign is generating thanks to all of you who have offered your support. Remember, there are still some really cool campaign perks including: <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <a contents='"Hometown Jelly"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/anne-e-dechant-the-sun-coming-in-album-funding/contributions/new/#/contribute?perk_amt=50&perk_id=2843145" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">"Hometown Jelly"</a>, a jar of grape jelly from my great grandfather DeChant's vines,<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <a contents='"Tie the Knot"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/anne-e-dechant-the-sun-coming-in-album-funding/contributions/new/#/contribute?perk_amt=900&perk_id=2827825" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">"Tie the Knot"</a> which is me singing at your wedding or commitment ceremony and<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <a contents='"Play with the Band' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/anne-e-dechant-the-sun-coming-in-album-funding/contributions/new/#/contribute?perk_amt=200&perk_id=2827620" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">"Play with the Band</a>, which means you get up on stage with your guitar and rock out to a song with the band at a show. <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> There's lots more for you to choose from starting at $10, so be sure to take a look. We've also added an explanation of what a <a contents="House Concert" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/anne-e-dechant-the-sun-coming-in-album-funding/contributions/new/#/contribute?perk_amt=1250&perk_id=2862815" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">House Concert</a>is and how to host one, hoping to encourage you to consider this perk.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Here's this week's Cyber Hi-5s thanking everyone who stepped up and got involved in the success of this campaign. I thank you!...<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/5847e05df6d322a740947c8f5191121c7519b649/medium/hi-five.jpg?1431122837" class="size_m justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Jennifer L. Lonzer and Deb Lonzer</strong>, multiple supporters. We'll be having breakfast at Borderline Cafe on June 27th, "The Morning After" perk<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Rob Hermanowski, Justine Burbank, Matthew Karafa, Francis Bednar, Tracy Pendergast,<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Charlie Wiener</strong>, fellow singer songwriter<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Tammy Johnson, Mary Chamberlain, Scott and Sandra Emierick, Barbara Fleming, Holly Kaskey, Katie Hargreaves, </strong><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Tim</strong>, my buddy and keyboardist!, <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Donna and Sarah Longfellow</strong><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Lois A. and Jan Hodne</strong>, all the way from Colorado<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Ron Steinkirchner, </strong><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Anne Bruder</strong>, of Wagon Wheel Films<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">David Alderman,<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Luann Shuster</strong>, my French teacher from high school!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Vern McClelland, Tom and Carolyn Lawrence, J. Pakrice,</strong><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Sue Peplin</strong>, my dear Avon Lake school friend<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Wanda Jewell, Tim Metz</strong>, </span><span style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;"><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Robert Lindsay</strong>, </span><span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">tribe!!!!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Laurie Schroeder, Donna Ryant, Dawn Saurer, Tom Eston, Marcia and Dave Holowecky, Carrie Euype, Scott Shriner, Ann Butner, thank you Memphis!, Mary Zaller, Jacky Molinaro, J. Frederick, Mindy Colantoni</strong></span>
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Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3710052
2015-05-15T09:49:07-05:00
2021-12-16T13:23:52-06:00
See Anne E. in-studio and hear some of the new CD!
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<span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">A great evening to you all!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Well, we seem to be in a holding pattern at $8900.00. It's a fabulous accomplishment for just 9 days. Still we have more hoops to jump through in order to reach our goal of $20,000 and get this new record recorded and on the radio.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Here's a little snippit of me in-studio and a bit of what you'll hear on the new CD. "The journey of a song" will let you hear and see what getting involved in my <a contents="Indiegogo Campaign" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://tinyurl.com/DeChant-CrowdFunding" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;">Indiegogo Campaign</a> can do.</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 17px;">https://youtu.be/3TsH-O9m7mM</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Let it inspire you to join in the fun of this latest journey! Please remember to visit the link below, contribute and share the link with family and friends.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> I wish you a great night! I am grateful.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Anne E.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Indiegogo</span> <p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><span style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; text-decoration: underline;"><a href="http://tinyurl.com/DeChant-CrowdFunding" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(11, 113, 182); text-decoration: none;">http://tinyurl.com/DeChant-CrowdFunding</a></span></span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> </p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr>
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Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3701535
2015-05-10T10:51:50-05:00
2022-05-09T13:09:51-05:00
Out of the gate, See footage of Kelly in-studio, Cyber Hi-Fives
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<span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Good afternoon and a Happy Mothers Day to all of you being celebrated tomorrow.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> On Thursday morning I sat behind my computer crying. I was overwhelmed with your kind and generous support for my Indiegogo Crowd Funding Campaign. So much love that all I could do was blubber. It felt good. <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> The campaign is off with a bang. In 4 days you've contributed over $8000.00. We're over 40% to our goal of $20,000. </span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; font-size: 12px; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 1); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 1); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">This week, <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Kelly</strong> drove in from Cleveland to sing her background vocals. She nailed it, laying down vocal tracks for all 11 cuts in one day! Kelly, Mike and I had a blast. <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Watch the video of Kelly</strong> at work here:<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <a contents="Watch Video of Kelly" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/N9e0tJvBGEc">https://youtu.be/N9e0tJvBGEc</a></span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">So on we go! I ask you all to <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">please share </strong>my Indiegogo link (below) with anyone and everyone that you think would like to get involved. Only Indiegogo contributors get an advanced copy of "The Sun Coming In". Here's the link:</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <a contents='Get your advanced copy of "The Sun Coming In"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://tinyurl.com/DeChant-CrowdFunding"><b style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">http://tinyurl.com/DeChant-CrowdFunding</span></b></a><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">I'm grateful to each and everyone of you!</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;">And now I <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Cyber Hi-Five</strong> this week's supporters and also extended to those of you who requested to remain anonymous:<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/5847e05df6d322a740947c8f5191121c7519b649/small/hi-five.jpg?1431122837" class="size_s justify_left border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /></span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;"> </p>
<div style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Arial, Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;"> <p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; font-family: Helvetica; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Donna DeChant </strong>- Mommy my first contributor takes the Fishing Trip perk. Going fishing with mom and dad. Thank you Captain Moses and Noah's Ark Fishing Charters for contributing this perk.</span></p>
<p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; font-family: Helvetica; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Bruce Sharer, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 1); font-family: Arial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 1); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">David R DiMascio, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 1); font-family: Arial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 1); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Jennifer L Lonzer, Deb Lonzer, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 1); font-family: Arial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 1); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Anna Lonzer, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 1); font-family: Arial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 1); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Carolyn Smith, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 1); font-family: Arial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 1); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Kevin K. Amburgy, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 1); font-family: Arial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 1); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Frye Gaillard, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 1); font-family: Arial; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 1); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Ruth Ottiger, Brian D. Baddour </strong></span></p>
<p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 1); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 1); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Jill and Joe McKenna </strong>- "Rock Star" perk contributor. Jill's coming to Nashville to sing background vocals on the CD! <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Bill Lehman</strong> - my friend who, in a round about way, started this whole ball rolling,<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">David Alderson, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Jerry Prior, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Marcie Finney, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Dennis Monbarren, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Holly Moran, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Terence J Mackin, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Beth Gingery, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Susan Murtha, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Jennifer L Fluhr, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">David B Rosen, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Thomas A Mandel, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Yvonne P Wambach, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Michael A Sweeny, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Daniel Green, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Vicki R. Fink, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Mary J Lamar, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Rachel Smook - </strong>my photographer gets the "Love" shirt worn at GG9 and opening for Indigo Girls, <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Ruth Watson, </strong><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Debi Cochran </strong>- Nashville believer from the start, <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Colleen Kane, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Patrick C. Mackin, </strong><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">James E. Saul </strong>- perk, my home made grape jelly from great grandfather's vines, <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Randy D. Michel, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Keith Larson, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">ds19651, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Kelly B. & Doug Brill, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Keith Benjamin, </strong><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Linda Stollings, Cairnes Row - </strong>tribe buddies</span></p>
<p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 1); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 1); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">David A. Parravani, Serena Stone Zinsmeister, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Kim Kaiser, </strong><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Brant T. Lee, </strong><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Diane Quimper</strong><span style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">, working, full time student, who proves every dollar counts. Perk, Advanced download of "The Sun Coming In" CD.</span></span></p>
<p style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; line-height: 1.5; font-family: Arial; color: rgb(0, 0, 1); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 1); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Mare Wakefield, Ronald J Steinkirchner,<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Rolf Snyder,</strong> dj/publisher @ Liva Music who spins my records in Switzerland.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Jacob Wynn, John Gray, Jan Ritchie, David Parravani, Diane Shields, Randy Michel, Danny Green, Pam Huling, Jim Jones, Warren Evans, Jenni Schaefer, Ruth E. Ottiger, David DiMascio, tarrahcats, nivekk76, B. Ryan B, Theresa Santa Marie. <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> THANK TO EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU!</strong></span></p> </div>
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tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3611411
2015-03-19T09:21:50-05:00
2017-02-04T15:00:15-06:00
Thank You Cleveland!
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<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Good Evening,<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Welcome all new comers to the Anne E. DeChant mailing list.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Thanks to all of you who came out to The Barking Spider on Fri., the 13th to listen to my show. Kelly, Pete and I had a great time as usual and it was so good to see so many of you. I debuted my new song, <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">"They Don't Make 'Em Like My Daddy Anymore" </strong>that evening as a surprise to my dad who was celebrating his birthday. Getting him out to the east side for a 10pm show was a hard sell (he told me Jesus better be there!...I told him Jesus would be mentioned...a line in the song) but my mom got him there. I'm excited to be including the song on my latest recording.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Here we are at The Spider...<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/42eccb2ae05fea10b2f9f298530c9b6dae62093b/original/10382163-10203861837765753-2118856319431998831-n.jpg?1426531893" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /><em style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Kelly Wright, Anne E. DeChant, Pete Cavano</em><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> I'm headed back to Nashville this evening and will begin recording my new album tomorrow morning. Can you believe it? 9th solo recording. <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> My Kickstarter Campaign will begin in April and I will send word when that is up.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Saturday I played at a House Concert and I have to say that my host, Jude, was fantastic. She had an area for my trio, lighting. She did a trivia game and gave away copies of my <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">"Girls and Airplanes" </strong>CD, </span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> click to order http://anneedechant.com/music<span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> as prizes. And what a wonderful group of friends Jude and Diane have. I have to admit after I arrived and headed down to the party space to surprise Diane, I felt like a BIG star. It's been a long time since that many cameras were flashing in my direction.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> It was truly a great time and a pleasure to meet you all.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> I've finished and posted my latest "How To" video. This one is <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">"How to Tie a Fisherman's Knot"</strong>. If you're going fishing, you MUST know this. Take a look at the video shot from my dad's garage. <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> https://youtu.be/1XrYh6sIY9I<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Please comment on the video and share with your friends. Friends don't let friends tie crappy knots!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Looking forward to updating you on the recording and my upcoming travels to Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana etc.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Take good care of yourself and thank you!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Anne E.</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr>
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Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3594100
2015-03-12T08:43:17-05:00
2017-02-04T14:32:19-06:00
Watch New Video from Lock 3 Live Performance (Indigo Girls Opener Aug. 2014)
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<span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Well,<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> It took months, but I finally got my act together and have my YouTube Channel up and running with content. Here is a link to my show this past summer at Lock 3 opening for the Indigo Girls. The song is<strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> "Out There"</strong> written by me, Sandy Ramos and Jenni Schaefer. Check out my tribute to Sally Ride and my "How to Video" (how to make a march. display) while there too. <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Thanks to Dana Clarke of Fly By Video Pros www.flybyvideopros.com for filming and editing. Dana you're great!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Here we go YouTube!!!!!!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Link to video:</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> http://youtu.be/dYGJfaTIw_g<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">A reminder that I"ll be performing at:</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">The Barking Spider<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Friday, March 13 @ 10pm<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> www.anneedechant.com</strong></span> (for details)</td> </tr> <tr align="center" id="unsubscribe" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" valign="top"></tr> </tbody> </table> </td> </tr>
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Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3574489
2015-03-04T11:57:30-06:00
2017-02-04T14:04:10-06:00
March 3, 2015 - Barking Spider Next Weekend, Grafton Correctional Institution, New CD in the works
<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/9bd60e58c254927190d63f4656ab9988e82897db/member_mail_template/31053.jpg?1400088761" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Anne E DeChant" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px;" /><br><span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Greetings from Nashville!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">The roller coaster ride of winter 2015 continues for all of us and I know that the thought of warmer temps., no snow and the smell of the backyard barbecue is on our minds....Out like a lion for sure! Remember though, it going "out".<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">I suggest that those of you in the Cleveland area should confront this clinging winter and brighten up next weekend with a show at<strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> The Barking Spider </strong>(www.barkingspider.com) Kelly, Pete and I will be there next<strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> Friday night (March 13 @10pm)</strong>. I'm looking forward to seeing Jenna and the gang and playing for you all. Please join us next Friday for some fun and great music. No Cover.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">I'm doing a house concert the next night in Grafton Ohio. I'm going to venture in saying that when most of us who grew up on the west side hear the word Grafton, we think of Grafton Correctional Institution http://www.drc.ohio.gov/public/gci.htm</span><span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">. Can you remember driving down Rt. 83, seeing the barbed wire, the surrounding fields and men playing basketball out in the yard and conjuring all sorts of things? I do. Never was the rule, "don't pick up hitchhikers" more applicable. As a 7 year old, the site of the facility, was intrigue at its highest....</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/ae284449c534d43207a86fd49cebe923c00d5b74/large/images.jpeg?1425418790" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/4b04f49ff8e3b2401e69615a7a78e2b9d8f3a1da/original/unknown.jpeg?1425418886" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /><span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">I don't care what you think....Still scary.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">I will be in Grafton on March 14th, and I will likely drive by the Correctional Institution. I will not pick up a hitchhiker but I would do a gig there if they asked me.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">During my short stay in Cleveland I will be doing some filming for my upcoming <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Kickstarter Campaign</strong>. We'll be raising money to support my latest CD. Recording begins when I return to Nashville. Woo Hoo!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Many of you have written me to say that you're visiting Nashville and to ask if I'm playing anywhere here while you're in town. God Bless you all for asking. Usually I'm not. But that's all about to change with the new CD. With your help in the Kickstarter Fundraising Campaign, I'll have a team around me to help promote the new CD and to raise my profile in Nashville. I've already got a booking at the <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Southern Festival of Books in Nashivlle </strong>https://www.facebook.com/SoFestofBooks?ref=br_tf</span><span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> in October. Each year the Festival brings to Nashville approximately 200 of the nation's and region's most prominent authors, from legendary mystery writers to critically acclaimed debut novelists, from poets to biographers, from chefs to children's authors. I'll be performing <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">"Watermelon Wine and the Poetry of Southern Music"<span style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-size: 12px;"> </span></strong></span>https://www.icloud.com/pages/AwBUCAESEO4waUGcpqeeE3n4_sGq3GYaKYe4brh9lmSeKDoPJrD_dsBpJbdx--Jqc3bg5gOHjoEEZzm4XV_8s6MhMCUCAQEEIJwg2Zk68eD6xB337enTAzD9CymMPJniHZ2o6LrIF0pO#Watermelon_Wine_and_the_Poetry_of_Southern_Music.pages <span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">with my friend, author, Frye Galliard. They'll be more shows added as we move along and I'm looking forward to it all. I'll love it when I can say, "Yes. I have a gig while you're in town".<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Well, let's all get ready for the next hill in the rollercoaster ride, raise our hands, go with it and know it'll all be over soon.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">OX,<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Anne E.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Check www.anneedechant.com for any and all schedule updates, to order your very own CD and merchandise and to join the mailing list.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Mailing List members get your free download below.</span>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3547750
2015-02-21T11:26:41-06:00
2017-01-15T18:56:42-06:00
Feb., 2015 - Glimpses of Spring, NEW CD!
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">This is the time of year when winter feels like it may just last forever. The holidays are over and the new year is in full swing and I find myself saying, enough already! I try to think about tulips and Steelhead Trout and spring fishing in the Rocky River. </p>
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<div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/c1d45b10ba63baae47f83e61d8ba611d0f112479/medium/michellehaefele-avatar.jpg?1423428927" class="size_orig justify_center border_" /><p class="caption">Photo by Mike Durkalec @ clevelandmetroparks.com</p></div>
<div style="text-align: center;">I don't know who the woman is in this photo but way to go girl!</div>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial; min-height: 14px;"><span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Yesterday, Nashville enjoyed a glimpse of spring with a sunny, 60 degree day. It was wonderful.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">After spending November, December and some of January in Canada, we headed back to Nashville to jump into the new year and the exciting plans we have for it. It was great to see some of you at my annual Day After Christmas show at The Barking Spider <a href="http://www.barkingspidertavern.com"><span style="color: rgb(1, 26, 153); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(1, 26, 153);">www.barkingspidertavern.com</span></a> and at The Music Box Supper Club <a href="http://www.musicboxcle.com"><span style="color: rgb(1, 26, 153); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(1, 26, 153);">www.musicboxcle.com</span></a> on December 21st. I really thought I would not make the Barking Spider show. I got some bug the night before and actually called to say I could not do the show. But at the 11th hour, I had a wave of feeling ok. I could stand without feeling like I was going to be sick. So I got dressed and drove over to that lovely spot on Cleveland’s east side and did a show brought to you compliments of Pepto Bismol! <br> </p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;"><br><br><br>I’m so glad I could make it and to see you there.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Tomorrow I begin the process of recording a new CD. My producer is Mike Severs whose resume includes playing on<span style="font-size: 11px; font-family: Arial;"> </span>number one records with Dolly Parton, Alabama and Kenny Chesney, and pop & rock credits with Brian and Carl Wilson, Paul Simon and Steve Winwood. Mike’s production credits include Don McClean, Felix Cavaliere (Rascals), Joy Styles for Sony/Red River and Kate Markowitz (James Taylor).</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">It’s going to be a great time and a great CD, maybe my best yet. I’m currently looking at a late June release. Those of you who have been asking where you can get songs like “Go Get Joe”, “Harris” and “Probably Should”, it’ll be on my 2015 release. I’ll also begin creating a Kickstarter Campaign and I will be coming to you to ask you to get involved in making this recording and release a reality. They’ll be lots of cool rewards for your generous contributions including a pre-release CD at your door, house concerts and a co-write with yours truly. </p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">This time around I’m including all the bells and whistles regarding promotion. I’ll be hiring a publicist, a radio promoter and social media expert (thank you Lord). We’re gonna see how far we can go!</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">I’m grateful to my buddy Frye and Erin for convincing me that this is a good idea and for helping to plot and plan. </p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">I’ve been filling my calendar with dates in Alabama, North Carolina and Georgia in addition to my Cleveland/Akron shows. Venturing into some new territory. Be sure to check <a href="http://www.anneedechant.com"><span style="color: rgb(1, 26, 153); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(1, 26, 153);">www.anneedechant.com</span></a> to check out the unfolding schedule.</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">So let’s all stay bundled up for a while longer enjoy the quiet joys of hibernation and look forward to this…<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/40c1bb8f1f69ea8c77222f8beea6f2cbb20e2f17/medium/unknown.jpeg?1423429561" class="size_m justify_center border_" /></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Peace and Joy to you all,</p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 12px; font-family: Helvetica; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: initial;">Anne E.</p>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3309476
2014-11-20T10:08:26-06:00
2017-01-15T18:56:42-06:00
Winter/Holiday Sale!
<em><span class="font_large"><strong><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/23f69f756535b9030f5a22c6297ea900aef8e27a/medium/images.jpeg?1416499871" class="size_m justify_left border_none" alt="" /></strong></span></em><em><span class="font_large"><strong>Save November 20 thru December 15!</strong></span></em><br><span class="font_regular">Discounts on all winter hats, CDs and summer tank.<br><br>Reduced shipping costs.<br><br>Buy a Summer 2014 tank, get a "One Voice, One Guitar" Christmas CD (Vol. II) and an Anne E. DeChant chapstick for <strong>FREE!</strong><br><br>Spend $10.00 or more and get a "One Voice, One Guitar" Christmas CD (Vol. II) and an Anne E. DeChant chapstick for <strong>FREE!<br><br>VISIT www.anneedechant.com/store <br> </strong></span>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3309410
2014-11-20T09:35:00-06:00
2021-07-04T03:16:00-05:00
Nov. 20, 2014, Holiday Sale, Oh Canada, Peace and Quiet
<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/9bd60e58c254927190d63f4656ab9988e82897db/member_mail_template/31053.jpg?1400088761" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="Anne E DeChant" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; border: 0px;" /><span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Brrrrrr! Coming to you from a snowsuit in windy, snow covered Ontario!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Good morning and Merry Christmas! Ha! I know a lot of you cannot stand the cold and snow but I must say I love it! It has always given me a sense of well-being, like the Tonight Show or Modern Family....Maybe it's memories of the snowy winters of the 1970's and waking up on my own (not my mom's voice or at 7am) knowing that school had been cancelled once again. That has to be one of THE BEST feelings ever! Can I get an Amen? I'm sure my love of the white stuff (not that) has something to do with the holidays too. I've always loved them. I love playing shows, singing some Christmas tunes (including "Blue Christmas" from mine and Pete Cavano's (www.petecavano.com) <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">"One Voice, One Guitar"</strong>Christmas CD - your free download Anne E. DeChant Mailing List members!), seeing lots of people in a good mood, grown men cry (drunk uncle) and the mayhem and peace of Christmas morning. Plus...<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/746eb2c0bf9540f9ecfd434624ac5d00cb8a9d0e/small/its-a-wonderful-life-2.jpeg?1416354212" class="size_s justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /> Donna Reed! <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">and...<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/4885a8a12ea73c7dbea8b6dad6b3373ea361050e/medium/a-christmas-story.jpeg?1416354368" class="size_m justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">This all sits very well with me.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">I drove north from Nashville last week for the holiday season and some quiet time, reading, writing and 2015 planning. I've chosen, not Florida, not Miami, not some island in the Carribean but Ontario CA! What can I say? I just look better in snow pants than a bikini! The holiday season is a good time to head out of Music City. As the recording industry winds down its year and takes a little nap, I'll be shaping up my 2015 bookings (lots of new venues in the upcoming year), preparing for a new recording (yes, I said that) and finishing unfinished songs in the peace of a spot far from the city. I'm grateful for the time. Thanks to our good friends Chip and Natalie for hanging at our place in Nashville. We know you'll love your stay and we appreciate you holding down the fort. <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/19aa46fc51f3ceb1f647ca4b51f930f66abfc5a8/original/eve-anne-guffman-in-ca.jpg?1416358962" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><em style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Eve, Anne E., Guffman enjoying the morning in Ontario.</em></strong> Notice the warm, and stylish Anne E. DeChant winter hat? <em style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">On sale </em>now during the <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Holiday Sale! </strong>at www.anneedechant.com Order $10.00 worth or more and get a "One Voice One Guitar Volume II" Christmas CD for FREE!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">I will return to Nashville for a bit in early December for a performance at a tribute to the late George Hamilton IV. I had the honor of meeting George in the summer of 2013. I met him at Brown's Diner (www.brownsdiner.com) in Nashville and heard him perform for the first time. What struck me most about George was his gentle and thoughtful manner. It came across in his music, his presentation, his wife, Tink's, attentiveness to one another and he and his son George V's obvious respect for one another. It's a rare thing to find a person with such accomplishments who carries none of the swagger that is so apparent in today's "latest and greatest". George was a class act in the very best sense of that notion. And it wasn't a result of mellowing over the years. It is who he was. Check out this video of George in his earlier years and you'll see what I mean... <em style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sERF2EcfC8U</em></span><span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">After meeting George at Brown's I was thrilled to have been invited to spend time with George during his interview with my friend Frye Gaillard for series being produced about George IV, his life and career. What stories I heard!..Elvis, Kristofferson, Joni Mitchell, Patsy Cline....and in just an hour. I also got to play a couple of songs for George. George Hamilton IV passed on on Sept. 17, 2014. This is what The Guardian had to say about the long time favorite Grand Ole Opry star.... </span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><em style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><span style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(50, 51, 51);">"</span><span style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; color: rgb(50, 51, 51); -webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(50, 51, 51);">The growth of a considerable and loyal following for American country music in Britain was due in no small way to the efforts of George Hamilton IV, the singer and international ambassador for the genre”</span></em><span class="font_large" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> <span class="font_small" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">read complete obit here <a href="http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/sep/18/george-hamilton-iv" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 1, 92);"><span style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(2, 30, 170);">http://www.theguardian.com/music/2014/sep/18/george-hamilton-iv</span></a> )</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">On December 6th, I will perform, "Urge For Going"...<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><span class="font_small" style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">"In the mid-60s, Hamilton was attracted to the new breed of folk singer-songwriters emerging in New York and Toronto. He took a special interest in Canadian music, becoming the first to record a song by Joni Mitchell (Urge for Going, 1967)..." -The Guardian</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Details about this show are TBA. Check www.anneedechant.com for details soon.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Thank you George.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">After the George IV Tribute in Nashville, it's on to sunny St. Petersburg FL for a warm up and a show at <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">A Taste For Wine</strong> (www.tasteforwine.net ) THE best wine bar EVER! I'll be joining in a celebration of 19 years. 19 years of offering great wine, great atmosphere, great food and great nights overlooking Central Ave. Thank you<strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"> "A Taste For Wine"</strong> for asking me to be a part of your hooray. It's been way too long since I've performed there and it will be my pleasure. That's Friday Dec. 12, 2014. See www.anneedechant.com for details.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">I'll head to Avon Lake for Christmas...yea! and perform with Kelly and Pete at one of my favorito spots, The <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Barking Spider Tavern </strong>(www.barkingspidertavern.com), for my annual Day After Christmas Show. It's always a roll of the dice where the weather is concerned. Last year, we HAD to cancel. Seriously, we usually get a nice snow (sometimes WHILE we're performing) but last year was just too much too early in the day and we didn't want to ask you to navigate that storm. We're scheduled and we'll be there December 26th @ 10pm. Admission is pass-the-hat, the beer is cold and the fire is warm and the music questionable...hmmm....<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">For those of you making your party plans for 2015, remember to book your house concert now. My dance card is filling up so if you have a special something something, send me a submission via www.anneedechant.com to make arrangements.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">2015 is going to be a great year! I'm looking forward to extending my reach into Alabama, North Carolina, Georgia, Mississippi, Louisiana and more as well as on Americana radio as we promote a new CD. I will continue to pursue a commercial country cut and placements in TV and film. My greatest wish is to tell great stories and share them with great people like you! For wherever that leads, I am faithful and grateful.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Thank you!<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Anne E.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">P.S. Thank you to the fine people at <strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">University of South Alabama </strong>(www.southalabama.edu) for hosting "Story Telling Through Song" at Marx Library Auditorium and my performance at Satori Coffee House (beer included!) in October. Frye and I had a great time. I enjoyed meeting and talking with so many of you warm and intelligent souls. Welcome to my mailing list.<br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/7b2e8363d5af18f1bf13a80a59f6add19023728c/original/photo-5.jpg?1416360613" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px;" /><strong style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">University of South Alabama, "Story Telling Through Song"</strong><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">L to R, Author, Frye Gaillard, Anne E. DeChant, James Contratto, <em style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Associate Director for Student Activities</em>, Krista Harrell, <em style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Associate Dean of Students, Director of Common Read Program </em>and Martha Jane Brazy, <em style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px;">Professor of History, Director of Gender Studies </em></span>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3203211
2014-09-25T07:37:35-05:00
2014-09-25T07:37:35-05:00
What are YOU doing tomorrow night (Friday, Sept. 26, 2014)? I have and idea….
<span class="font_large">Good Morning. You're beautiful. <br>What are YOU doing with your hard earned Friday night? I have an idea….</span>
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_large"><span class="font_xl"><strong>Anne E. DeChant @ Barking Spider Tavern<br><span class="font_small">(11310 Juniper Rd., Cleveland OH 44102)</span><br>Friday, Sept. 26, 2014<br>10PM<br>No Cover-pass the Hat</strong></span></span></div><br><span class="font_large">Join <strong>Anne E. Pete, and Kelly</strong>. Hear some new songs, sing along with some favorites, and enjoy the antics. <br>Special guest, award winning author (and co-writer of Anne E.'s, <em>"The Sun Coming In"</em> and <em>"Go Get Joe"</em>), <strong>Frye Gaillard </strong>http://fryegaillard.blogspot.com , will share some readings from his book, <u>"Watermelon Wine"</u>. If you've been wondering what has happened to country music, come listen.<br><br>No Cover, great atmosphere and what looks to be a beautiful autumn night.</span><br><br><span class="font_large">A gift included here to all http://anneedechant.com mailing list members: "The Sun Coming In"….</span><br>
Anne E DeChant
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*September 2014 Newsletter, "Super Moons and Whirlwinds"
<span class="font_large"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Good morning! I hope you’re living inside a great day wherever you are and whatever you’re doing.</span></span>
<p><br><font face="Helvetica"><span style="font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0px;">Summer has “begun to soon descend, like the sun into the sea” (Kris Kristofferson, “Feeling Mortal”) and fall has risen like a harvest moon</span><span style="font-size: 14px;">…</span><span style="font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0px;">.</span></font><br><br><font face="Helvetica"><span style="font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0px;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/4febce3f8b6e084db08b5fc2576fbcd07fa2e60a/original/3a5b32f2-6eb9-48b5-8a51-456111896b61.jpg?1411011610" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></font><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Times; letter-spacing: 0px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35);">Harvest Moon, Sept. 8, 2014, South Union, KY Photo by Lynne Thomas</span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0px;">. </span><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Times; letter-spacing: 0px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35);"> </span><span style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0px;">COURTESY OF <a href="http://WWW.JRN.COM"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; color: rgb(2, 30, 170);">WWW.JRN.COM</span></a> <a href="http://www.jrn.com/newschannel5/galleries/September-Harvest-Moon-274478341.html"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; color: rgb(2, 30, 170);">http://www.jrn.com/newschannel5/galleries/September-Harvest-Moon-274478341.html</span></a> </span><span style="font-size: 14px; font-family: Times; letter-spacing: 0px; color: rgb(35, 35, 35);"> </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Friday night after going to see the wise and wonderful Mr. Kristofferson @ The Ryman, I walked myself to 5 Points Pizza while wearing a fleece! It felt good. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/d0317192e60eef9f45e277c1dfc0dca785cd1e89/original/kristofferson.jpg?1411011612" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica;"><br><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Summer was a whirlwind! </span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">June, included one of my favorite performances of the season, a benefit at the Avon Lake United Church of Christ </span>http://www.thealucc.org<br><br><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">In July I played before fireworks shows in Avon Lake (thank you Mayor Zilka) and Cleveland (thank you Bruce Davenport Orendorf and Cleveland Aquarium). You know what? You CANNOT compete with fireworks. I don’t care how good your songs are or your band or your voice. No matter what you do, people are looking over the trees or over the Cuyahoga River, waving complimentary stars and stripes distributed by a cute boy in a baseball cap, and praying for 9:45PM....I can’t compete with America!!! HA!</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">After all that jazz, Erin and I packed all four pets into the Ford Escape, hooked a boat to the hitch and headed back up I65 N and over the Peace Bridge for our </span><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px">planned</span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"> trip to Canada. We had a house flood in the spring and so had been to Canada once already. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/565e007c6ecc02bf3653fcd759de5673637dbcbf/original/escape-packed-aug-2014.jpg?1411011631" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Iris, Adam and Eve. They're pissed...<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/6da59e8512be8ae73134a2dbb9b9c7f78df12456/original/guffman-at-the-wheel.jpg?1411011632" class="size_l justify_center border_" />'Cause Guffman always gets to drive...</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">We all had a Gr8 time with and our dear friends from “Reasons and Rhymes Day Care”, where I taught (really I played all day!) for 13 years while beginning and carrying on with my career in music. I love those kids! R&R graduates, Ms. Anne E. thinks of you often thanks you and loves you.</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px;"><font face="Helvetica"><span style="font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0px;">Here are some of the gals lit up my life many many years ago</span><span style="font-size: 14px;">…</span><span style="font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0px;">. </span></font></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/109072c8f45aa2dbba6507a95383fa434686ad97/original/the-girls.jpg?1411011640" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Mindy, Susan, Theresa, Julie and Donna - ON, CA<br><br>Amongst all of this, </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Eve, survived a heart worm, Guffman healed from a poke in the eye,</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica;"><br><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/2b00a59da79edb6fd21fc56cf6c08c0c20e1e7f0/original/guffman-cone.jpg?1411011633" class="size_l justify_center border_" /> Guffman the Great!</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px;"><font face="Helvetica"><span style="font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0px;">...we enjoyed the very little time we had with friends in Nashville and a little time with family friends and band back in Cleveland. Add to that some August shows, some etc. etc. and that was summer. I bet YOU have a story that involves as much, probably more</span><span style="font-size: 14px;">…</span><span style="font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0px;">.Lord, I’m glad I don’t have kids...ones that can talk. </span></font></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica; min-height: 17px;"><br><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I am looking back and gratefully celebrating it all...</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica; min-height: 17px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span class="font_regular"><em>Opening Ceremonies GG9, Aug. 9, 2014, Quicken Loans Arena, Cleveland OH</em></span><br><br>The summer of 2014 included my performance of “Girls and Airplanes” at The 9th Gay Games hosted by the cities of Cleveland and Akron in my home state, Ohio. It’s incredible to think, I wrote “Second Class Citizen” </span><a href="http://anneedechant.com/music" style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; color: rgb(2, 30, 170);">http://anneedechant.com/music</span></a><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> (“Spoiler”...it’s sad) in response to the </span><i style="letter-spacing: 0px;">awful</i><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"> Defense of Marriage Act (2004), and 10 years later was standing in front of 12,000 lovely, warm and peaceful bad ass soldiers for justice, singing “Girls and Airplanes” (GG9 version - FREE download to all of you on my mailing list) </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; color: rgb(2, 30, 170);"><a href="http://anneedechant.com/music" style="letter-spacing: 0px;">http://anneedechant.com/music</a> </span><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">. </span><br><br> </p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica; min-height: 17px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Click below to watch the band and me on Fox 8 (ironic) Morning Show Video Aug. 12, 2014</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica;"><br>http://fox8.com/2014/08/13/fox-8-jukebox-anne-e-dechant/<br> </p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica; min-height: 17px;"><br><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">I am honored to have been asked to share "Girls and Airplanes" with my community and to see it celebrating the change it and our cities of Cleveland and Akron have become. We celebrated with 47 countries! It’s quite a thing to witness a result of years of love and effort. HURRAY!!! We have more miles to go, but we are marching on together. I’m so very proud. Thank you GG9 for asking me to be a part of it all. Thank you to this beautiful man...</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica; min-height: 17px;"><em><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Tom Pike Culture Manager Gay Games Board of Directors</span></em></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Michelle DeLozier Gay Games Board of Directors</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">for bringing me up at that big planning committee meeting table. OX!</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica; min-height: 17px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">So proud our Nancy, a </span><b style="letter-spacing: 0px;">multi-medalist </b><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">in Rowing. </span><br>Gold<span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;"> in mixed 8, </span><b style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;">Bronze</b><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;">, Women’s 4, </span><b style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;">Bronze</b><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;">, Women’s 8</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica; min-height: 17px;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/5f851ba95113a78781cf7c71a5d91729fd2b330f/original/nancy-and-gail-gg9.jpg?1411011650" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><em>Nancy Pirrone with longtime buddy, Gail Clements...at the GG9 Medal Ceremony @ Rivergate Park, home of The Cleveland Rowing Foundation </em><a href="http://www.clevelandrows.org" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; color: rgb(2, 30, 170);">http://www.clevelandrows.org</span></a></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica; min-height: 17px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;">Proud of Dart competitors (That’s right, darts!), who saw my Instagram post from Flannery’s (downtown Cleveland) after the Opening Ceremonies and came over to say hello. Loved it!!!!!</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica; min-height: 17px;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/513fd9b42698b5e135c68f7ef8c3046e39330735/original/dart-team-and-me-at-flannerys-gg9.jpg?1411011641" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><em><span class="font_regular">"Bent Tips" and "Bullseye Girls" - Debra Clawson, Karen Carson, Kathy McGlone, Terry Austin w/yours truly, Aug. 9, 2014 Flannery's downtown Cleveland.</span></em></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica;"><br><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">Hold on now. I've got one more trip to Cleveland/Avon Lake/Lakewood coming up right quick! Here's next weekend...</span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica;"><strong><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">*The Barking Spider on Fri., Sept. 26 @ 10pm</span></strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica;"><br><strong><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">*Lakewood Library Sat., Sept. 27th @ 1pm w/award winning author, Frye Gaillard</span></strong></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica;"><br><strong><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">*Mustard Seed Cafe (Akron) Sun., Sept. 28 @ 11:30am-2:30pm</span></strong></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px;"><font face="Helvetica"><span style="font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0px;">Go to </span></font><a href="http://www.anneedechant.com" style="font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0px;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0px; color: rgb(2, 30, 170);">www.anneedechant.com</span></a><font face="Helvetica"><span style="font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0px;"> and you’ll see more about</span><span style="font-size: 14px;">…</span><span style="font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0px;">.</span></font></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica; min-height: 17px;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/765b22dd04002420695f292d30c251caefd10f92/original/whats-happening.jpg?1411015227" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="letter-spacing: 0px;" /><span style="letter-spacing: 0px;"><em>I can name these guys. Can YOU? Who's the little sister?</em><br><br><br>THANK YOU THANK YOU to you all. I sure did have a time with you summer of 2014.</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px;"><font face="Helvetica"><span style="font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0px;">If you need a reminder of the...<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/dbe30d1dd40ad427c5413f0b770cfdd620162fa5/original/mv5bmtg1ndu4mjaznv5bml5banbnxkftztcwotaynjmzmq-v1-sy317-cr10-0-214-317-al.jpg?1411016635" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Listen to the kick ass theme song</span><span style="font-size: 14px;">…</span><span style="font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0px;">.</span></font>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeDdt6X8vFU<br><br><br><font face="Helvetica"><span class="font_large">Look...</span><br><span style="font-size: 14px; letter-spacing: 0px;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/b416e7b6a4a286611e6830c9e67231ab00a71e94/original/tank-2014-back.jpg?1411011655" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span></font></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica; min-height: 17px;">SALE SALE SALE! END OF SUMMER SALE BUY THIS TANK and you'll remember it all.</p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica; color: rgb(2, 30, 170);"><span style="text-decoration: underline ; letter-spacing: 0.0px"><a href="http://anneedechant.com/store">http://anneedechant.com/store</a></span><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px; color: #000000"> </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica;">Oh, and one more…me and "Hannah Banana" @ My Lock 3 show. Thank you my darling niece, Hannah for helping to sell my merchandise on Aug. 13. Hannah later commented, "Anne E.'s fans are so nice. They really like her." I feel like Sally Field! I really like you too OX….<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/8cf6c65d583f5bd6d3de6c6b3f7118c0e0910121/original/anne-e-hannah-lock-3-2014.jpg?1411011651" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">"Anna Banana" and "Hannah Banana" Aug. 13, 2014, Lock 3 (Akron OH)<br><br>I’m looking forward to sharing much more music with you! </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">God Bless all you songwriters, singers, poets and dreamers. OX </span></p>
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<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">DeChant OUT!!!</span></p>
<p style="margin: 0px; font-size: 14px; font-family: Helvetica;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.0px">pssst....think new Anne E. DeChant CD, 2015....</span></p>
Anne E DeChant
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2014-08-25T19:40:00-05:00
2021-09-17T10:02:58-05:00
CheckOut! Fox 8 Interview: Gay Games Opening Ceremonies, Nashville, New CD, performance, "Out There"
http://fox8.com/2014/08/13/fox-8-jukebox-anne-e-dechant/<a contents="http://fox8.com/2014/08/13/fox-8-jukebox-anne-e-dechant/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://fox8.com/2014/08/13/fox-8-jukebox-anne-e-dechant/">http://fox8.com/2014/08/13/fox-8-jukebox-anne-e-dechant/</a>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3132038
2014-08-11T21:18:01-05:00
2021-12-14T22:20:52-06:00
Oh look, we're beautiful! Oh look, we're strong! Oh look at all the places we belong!
<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/f8074910c5f6eb611bc148b4e1469cd71e552942/original/anne-e-on-jumbotron.jpeg?1407800528" class="size_l justify_center border_" />
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3131711
2014-08-11T19:03:44-05:00
2017-01-15T18:56:41-06:00
GG9 Opening Ceremonies
How much fun it was to come home to such a welcoming family! We loved being at the start of something great, for our community and for the larger Cleveland-Akron community as well. <div style="text-align: center;"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/8088e23fe5fef9b2d6e19c93a68a39691e52cbf4/medium/2014-08-09-10-25-45.jpg?1407801237" class="size_m justify_inline border_none" alt="" style="text-align: center;" /></div>
<div class="captioned justify_center"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/be70ba86a8bbc90a697a508bae43e8bf1a42759e/medium/2014-08-09-12-59-47.jpg?1407801259" class="size_orig justify_center border_" alt="" /><p class="caption">Early Morning Sound Check<br> Think we're ready for the night!</p></div>
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Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3076573
2014-07-14T22:57:24-05:00
2017-01-15T18:56:40-06:00
Old Trucks kick ass! Get "The Worth of Water" written by Anne E. DeChant and Jon Roniger
<span class="font_large">"looked like grandpa's flatbed Chevy (I KNOW ITS A FORD!....but U GET the idea eh?) chrome and forest green...." From the song, "The Worth of Water" written by Anne E DeChant & Jon Roniger. Download now. (from July 14, 2014 @ 10:54pm till July 15 @ 10:54pm pay what you want.) Scroll to</span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(253, 253, 253);"><span class="font_large"> </span>bottom of this or any page to see music player and click <span class="font_large">»|</span> till you find it. Enjoy AWESOME friends! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/203a5df62723118ef96c18e48f873ceb369c136c/original/ford-truck-green.jpg?1405396425" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></span><span class="font_large">Thanks Greg's Automotive (Nashville TN) for having such cool trucks and cars for me</span> <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; background-color: rgb(253, 253, 253);">to dream about. </span>
Anne E DeChant
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2014-06-19T08:29:23-05:00
2018-10-18T12:13:44-05:00
Akron Art Museum's Downtown @ Dusk Summer Concert Series Tonight!
<span class="font_xl">Grab your lawn chairs and head out to The Akron Art Museum to see me and the band! Show begins at 6:30. No Cover. Refreshments (including libations) available in the lobby.</span><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 26px;"><br style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 26px;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 26px;">Come rock with us!!!!</span><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/e0b93491963e26e87e1fda62c2e89773328ac3dd/original/akron-art-3.jpg?1403184292" class="size_l justify_center border_" style="padding: 0px; border: 0px; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 26px;" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 26px;">Akron Art Museum 2013</span>
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/3020247
2014-06-16T21:23:32-05:00
2014-06-17T05:58:22-05:00
What a great week/weekend. It's all about the music
I'm always amazed how great it feels to sing songs I've written, enjoy the great talent of the people I work with and connect with the beautiful people who give me the time of day and let me tell them some of my stories through music. It truly is THE universal language! <br><br>Thanks to all of you who came out to Natalie's in Columbus to hear me introduce some of my new material and get my sea legs so to speak. Loved hearing RJ Cowdery and J. Scott Franklin (check them both out!). <br><br>An awesome night at THe Barking Spider. A night like Friday (the 13th nonetheless) is my life in music at its very best. You don't need a stadium. You don't need thousands of dollars. You need to connect with your music and your music with the people sitting in front of you. Then we all connect and for me, that's living in the moment. That's a nice place to be. I am grateful<br><br>House Concert on June 14th? Awesome. <br><br>Duck Tape Fest? Awesome 2! We'll be back.<br><br>Today, a little book work and then an evening with my dad fishing on Lake Erie. Gorgeous night. No Walleye but oh what a wonderful sky!<br><br>Can't wait for this week's line up beginning Thursday at The Akron Art Museum and finishing at The AVon Lake United Church of Christ, helping to raise funds to support the "New Horizons" service youth band, <br><br>See you all soon!<br>Anne E.
Anne E DeChant
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2014-05-30T13:43:24-05:00
2022-05-17T07:54:34-05:00
Friday hang with sunshine
Just enjoying a great day in East Nashville, working out on the back porch. My good neighbor Chris Austin got me hooked up with Instagram. Now I can be a post junkie. Also, you may start seeing film footage from my shows compliments of GoPro. You'll have backstage access and on stage access for Indigo Girls show in August. Can't wait. Chris, you're awesome.
Anne E DeChant
tag:anneedechant.com,2005:Post/2946015
2014-05-14T08:14:55-05:00
2017-01-15T18:56:40-06:00
Must have tickets for the summer
<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/138010/90ac2a2125d08c1cbba4399ee141aa5bbbcc6a04/original/indigo-girls-ticket.jpg?1400073279" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><span class="font_large">Tickets may be purchased in person or by calling (330) 253-2488.</span>
Anne E DeChant