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Austin American-Statesman feature
Gretchen Peters celebrates ‘beautiful disaster’ that is life on new ‘Hello Cruel World’ By John T. Davis SPECIAL TO THE AMERICAN-STATESMAN Published: 4:19 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2012 Acclaimed Nashville singer-songwriter Gretchen Peters spent 2011 spinning lyrical gold out of the chaotic harvest of straw that turned her life … [MORE]
Heaven (Dutch magazine) feature
(translation below courtesy of Ruud Keulers) Gretchen Peters: een goed bewaard geheim Roeland Smits 18 februari 2012 Als soloartieste trok Gretchen Peters pas een jaar of vijf terug de nodige aandacht met Burnt Toast & Offerings. Maar als liedjesschrijfster is ze inmiddels al twintig … [MORE]
Hello Cruel World – reviews
A lot of great reviews have been coming in for Hello Cruel World; here’s a sampling: UNCUT Gretchen Peters Hello Cruel World Scarlet Letter Records **** Warm and intelligent country songwriting 2007′s Burnt Toast & Offerings established her as the natural successor to Lucinda … [MORE]
Gretchen on NPR’s All Things Considered
Recently Gretchen spoke with Mary Louise Kelly of National Public Radio’s Weekend All Things Considered about what inspired the album Hello Cruel World. The show aired on Sunday, February 19th. Hear the interview and listen to a couple of sample songs from Hello Cruel … [MORE]
“Hello Cruel World” single spends 6 weeks on BBC Radio 2 “B” playlist
The single “Hello Cruel World” (radio edit) spent an amazing total of six weeks on the BBC Radio 2′s “B” playlist, making its first appearance on the list on New Year’s Eve.
Hello Cruel World enters Top 10 Americana chart!
In just 4 weeks Hello Cruel World has landed in the top 10 of the Americana chart, this week appearing at #8. To view the current chart click here.
Performing Songwriter streaming Hello Cruel World & CD giveaway
Performing Songwriter’s Be Heard Jukebox is streaming Hello Cruel World AND giving away a copy to one winner a day all this week! Visit the Performing Songwriter website for details.
Joe’s Pub performance archived
If you weren’t in New York on Sunday, January 22, you can still watch the live stream of Gretchen’s show at Joe’s Pub! The show is archived here.
Joe’s Pub CD Release Show – streamed live!
Gretchen will be doing the first of two CD release shows at Joe’s Pub in New York City tomorrow, January 22 at 7:30PM Eastern time. Tickets are still available; for more info visit Joe’s Pub. If you are not in the New York area, … [MORE]
Gretchen on Imus In The Morning
Gretchen and Barry Walsh made an early morning appearance on Imus In The Morning yesterday while in New York City for the Hello Cruel World CD release show at Joe’s Pub. They performed three songs and chatted with Don Imus about the new album, … [MORE]
iTunes presale (US)
Hello Cruel World is available for just $7.99 for a limited time if you pre-order at iTunes!
February 23rd
24th International Folk Alliance Conference
Memphis, TN, USAFebruary 24th
24th International Folk Alliance Conference
Memphis, TN, USATime: 12:00PM
Address: 250 North Main Street
City: Memphis
State: TN
Country: USA
More Info:
1:30pm (Nashville room)
Panel: I Write the Songs
With Michael Martin Murphy, Jonathan Edwards, Dan Navarro, Melanie, Gretchen Peters; hosted by Erika Wollam Nichols7:00PM (Heritage 1)
Official Showcase10:30PM (Room 1725)
Swallow Hill Presents
With Malcolm Holcombe11:30PM (Room 1929)
The Alberta RoomMarch 1st
The Sage
Gateshead, UKTime: 8:00PM
Address: St Mary's Sq, Gateshead Quays
City: Gateshead
Country: UK
Phone: 0191 443 4661
Price: £14.50 & £16.50
More Info:
With support by Lynne Hanson.
March 2nd
The Arc
Stockton on Tees, UKTime: 8:00PM
Address: Dovecot Street
City: Stockton on Tees
Country: UK
Phone: 01642 525199
Price: £15.00
More Info:
With support by Lynne Hanson.
March 3rd
The Met
Bury, UKTime: 8:00PM
Address: Market Street
City: Bury
Country: UK
Phone: 0161 761 2216
Price: £17.00
March 4th
The Arches
Glasgow, UKTime: 7:00PM
Address: 253 Argyle Street
City: Glasgow
Country: UK
Phone: 0141 565 1000
Price: £16.00
More Info:
With support by Lynne Hanson.
March 5th
Buxton Opera House
Buxton, UKTime: 8:00PM
Address: Water Street
City: Buxton
Country: UK
Phone: 0845 127 2190
Price: £15.00 & £17.00
More Info:
With support by Lynne Hanson.
March 7th
Robin 2
Bilston, UK
Tower Of Song on Sirius/XM The Village – Show #4 playlist
February 20, 2012
Recently Sirius/XM asked me to host a series of shows on The Village, the folk channel. The show is called Tower Of Song, and the playlist for show #4, which aired on February 15, 2012, is below. Show #4 (Feat. guest: Mary Gauthier) intro: … [MORE]