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PlayingLiveKLOSHad a blast from my past when radio producer Ted Lekas asked me if I had a recording of the show I did with Mark & Brian on KLOS 95.5.   My personal historian and webmaster, Dave Muhr, had that little gem tucked away and I pulled it out yesterday to take a listen.  What flabbergasts me is that it was TEN years ago! Seems like yesterday I was hanging with band mates Paul Trudeau, Christopher Allis and Harvey Lane in that studio which transformed into what felt like a living room with Mark, Brian, Priva and Ted.  It felt so comfortable that I forgot there were thousands of people on the other end of the radio waves.  Wanna hear? (The links are to Sound Cloud which hosts the files.)

CLICK HERE to listen to the following playlist:

1.  Immortal snippet, the welcome, the Jani Lane connection, introductions, Unavailable Billy (Live)
2.  4 Hours snippet, taking calls, Angels, writing regime, the early days, Immortal (Live)
3.  Unavailable Billy snippet, taking more calls, 818 (Live)
 4.  Domino snippet, more calls, How I Met Paul, alienating our ex-es & performance of Sick of Myself (Live)

So where am I today??  Instead of making fun of ex boyfriends, I laugh over the silliness of my kids.  Instead of wondering how long I will have to take the roller coaster of independent artistry by myself, I (and my label JamCat Records) have a trusted and loyal partner in Blue Élan Records.  What amazes me most, is that the fans that called in to that show that day still support me ten years later, come to my shows and contribute as Angels to my recording projects.   In those ten years, I toured all over the world, put out 3 more records and an EP, got married, had twins, survived cancer and got a record deal. I am #lucky, #blessed and #grateful.

To those of you reading, thank you for being on this ride with me.  Here’s my latest video ~ meant to pay it forward and give you hope.  Please click through to the credits on YouTube, because everyone involved contributed to the magic that happens when all hearts are in the same place, the right place. Here’s Old Dreams from CURVE. Enjoy!

 

Love,
Cindy aka p-nut

The Giving Key
The Giving Key

PS: We are selling the Giving Key necklace, as seen in the video, in a special bundle with my music HERE for only $45 (a $75 value) ~ a portion of the proceeds benefits BreastCancer.org. One side says “Believe” and the other says “CURVE.”
Love,
Cindy aka p-nut

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Waffle House Love Pat
Waffle House Love Pat

First, a huge thank you to my hosts Dale Pierce and Chuck Skipper in Charlotte for the fabulous shows last month.  I hadn’t been to the South in a very long time and in my entire career as a touring artist, had never before visited these two fine establishments:  The Cracker Barrell (introduced to me by my guitar slinging side kick and fabulous singer/songwriter- Kevin So) and The Waffle House.  Chuck treated us to a tasty breakfast as well as a spatula beating and spontaneous jingle writing session.  Witness it for yourself here:

Chuck & his staff at CGG Weath Management were fabulous to work with – I especially enjoyed having Chuck and his sons Cory & Jason sit in on a few tunes.   Dale Pierce hosted an amazing benefit for Different Roads Home with some of the biggest hearts in Charlotte.  Exploring the town and hanging out with my band mates Tina Trevino and Kevin So was a treat.  OH, and I would be leaving out a HUGE element of the tour if I didn’t mention Monk the blues singing fur child of Kevin.  Note to self: Singing Dogs will always steal the show.

Monk the Blues Singing Fur Child of Kevin So
Monk

Another highlight from the tour was a visit to i105.3 WFIV in Knoxville.  DJ Joe Stutler let me play a few songs live on air and just last week, played CURVE in its entirety.  Joe was the first radio program director to add CURVE to the playlist so as you can imagine, WFIV will forever have a place in my heart.  You can listen to this taste-maker station online at myi105.com.  Looking forward to returning to Knoxville, Charlotte, and adding Asheville into the mix in August 2015.

Me & Joe Stutler at i105.3 Knoxville WFIV
Me & Joe Stutler at i105.3 Knoxville WFIV

 

It was wonderful to see old friends in Nashville including Jenna vonOy Bratcher, Gary Harrison and ShowBiz Liz Morrin.  Special thanks to Aubryn Stevens for letting me play a featured set during her Monday Writer’s Night at Daisy Dukes.  A shout out to the Hotel Preston in Nashville for the pet fish, because everyone needs the comforts from home while on tour.  This little guy was very quiet and didn’t wake me up in the morning like my children.  I wanted to adopt him but alas, I had to give him back at the end of my stay.

Here's a pet fish per your request!
Here’s a pet fish per your request!

Home now for month or so, writing new songs, spending quality time with my family and friends, and playing a few local shows.  Last week I had a great time sharing the stage with Lisa Loeb.

Me & Lisa Loeb at Saint Rocke April 2015
Me & Lisa Loeb at Saint Rocke April 2015

Yesterday, I spent the afternoon cooking soup for a women’s shelter through an organization called SoupSisters.org.  They refer to the charity as serving up “hugs in a bowl.”   Together with my producer Dave Darling (who has some killer knife skills), Toni Profera and her sister Joy, we created a delicious batch of Butternut Squash, Pear & Parsnip soup.  Yummmmm.

Making soup for SoupSisters.org
Making soup for SoupSisters.org

 

 

 

Next up – Jette & Perry’s Birthday Bash.  I’ve been planning my daughters’ 6th birthday at Lego Land as thoroughly as I plan my tours.  Speaking of, I hit the road again in July (East Coast), August (South) and September (Midwest with Gabriel Harley).  Check my tour schedule and if you’re in the area and would like your home invaded for a private concert, hit me up!  I promise I’m “mostly harmless.” (<–according to Gabe)

‘Til later,

XO
p-nut

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getPart-27A Mothers’ Day Special Bundle for you! Limited Quantities so please order soon: The Giving Key + Curve (Personalized/ Autographed). Includes shipping $40. The Giving Keys say “Believe” on one side and “Curve” on the other. The keys are made of recycled materials (so no two are alike!) and created by people transitioning out of homelessness. The key is meant to get you through a difficult time, and when you no longer need it, the necklace is meant to be passed on to someone who does. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of The Giving Keys will benefit BreastCancer.org. The key also makes an appearance in my Old Dreams video, premiering in May.   I was given one of these keys before I went into surgery, and the picture I took of it at the hospital is incorporated into my cd artwork.  Click here to order this package in time for Mothers’ Day. Please order before May 3rd to ensure timely delivery.