THURSDAY, MAY 14th, 7pm, $10 donation

World-renowned songwriter and vocalist KRISTA DETOR will appear in our sanctuary this month as part of the series presented by local house concert promoters Small Stages in conjunction with Artburst. Her appearance marks the fourth time UUC has hosted the organization’s monthly performers, and church members are encouraged to show their support by
attending this upcoming event.

Indiana native Krista Detor defies category, but her writing has been compared to the work of Leonard Cohen, Laura Nyro, Tom Waits and Joni Mitchell, company she is more than happy to keep. Critics have described her style in searching terms--- “Concrete and surreal… melodic and strong… you believe it all and follow...” (Dirty Linen Magazine)… “Cinematic, bluesy…rootsy…idiosyncratic.. highly original lyrics backed by piano chops! One wants to hear more of Detor..” (Oregon Mail Tribune)

With her highly acclaimed album, “Mudshow”, Detor was established as a gifted player on the world stage. Together with her partner and producer, David Weber, she’s since released the follow-up album, “Cover Their Eyes “, continuing to push the edges of genre while remaining close throughout to the lyrical thread that defines her work.  She’s reached #1 on the Euro-Americana chart and her music’s been featured at the Cannes Film Festival, on NPR, PBS, the BBC, as well as countless U.S. and European National, Regional & Local radio shows. She’s appeared on both U.S. and European television and collaborated on the CD and Stage show “Wilderness Plots”, which has received rave reviews and will continue to tour throughout the U.S. well into the future.

Most recently, she was honored to be chosen to be a part of the Darwin Songhouse, with 7 other songwriters in Shrewsbury, England, writing for 7 days songs to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Charles Darwin in his hometown. The event and subsequent concert were covered extensively by the BBC. Currently, Krista is working on a new album which will be released in Europe and the U.S. early next year.

Samples of her music can be heard on her official website: http://www.kristadetor.com More information about Small Stages and reservations for the show can be discovered at: http://www.smallstages.com. 

SOUTHERN DANCEWORKS MAKES GUEST APPEARANCE AT BSC MAY DANCE CONCERT

(this is not an Artburst Event, but you might be interested):

May 2 at the Birmingham-Southern College Theatre

BIRMINGHAM – Choreographer Teri Weksler, Artistic Director of Southern Danceworks, and composers Karen Bentley Pollick and John Scalici will present a work-in-progress, “pre-premiere” of their new collaborative work as guest artists at the Birmingham-Southern College Dance Department’s May Dance Concert on Saturday, May 2 at 7:00 PM. The program will also feature 10 student choreography pieces presented by Birmingham-Southern College dance students. Admission is free and seating is on a first-come, first served basis. Patrons are encouraged to arrive early. 

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Okay, due to circumstances that are actually quite happy, this performance will need to be rescheduled for next season.  Check back to find out when, and to find out why it was canceled again.
This performance has been rescheduled since the March 1, 2009 date was canceled due to bad weather.
We hope you will be able to join us April 19, 2009.
This will be a performance by students at the Alabama School of Fine Arts.
Organized by
Kimberly Scott, Chair
Department of Music
Alabama School of Fine Arts

Postponed
I am sorry to report that the performance/CD release has been postponed again.  We are waiting for the recording to be completed.  Check back for more information at a later date.
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“ROSAS DE PULPA, ROSAS DE CAL”
Revised Date

Sunday, March 29, 2009 April 5, 2009 7:30 PM, release of CD and mini-performance from “ROSAS DE PULPA, ROSAS DE CAL—The Music of Valdo Sciammarella”

Argentine Art Songs and Piano Solos with:
Diane McNaron, Soprano
Heather Coltman, Piano

Artburst at the Unitarian Universalist Church
4300 Hampton Heights, Homewood, AL 35209
$8 Walk-in
$20 Table seating and autographed CD

http://dianemcnaron.com/training.html

http://dianemcnaron.com/SCIAMMARELLA_-_BACKGROUND_to_CD.doc

Our friend, Craig Hultgren, has a concert coming up on Wednesday:

UAB New Music Recital featuring Craig Hultgren, cellist "Louisiana Connections" University of Alabama at Birmingham Wednesday, March 25, 2009 7:30pm UAB Hulsey Recital Hall 950 13th Street South

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