tag:mariannekesler.com,2005:/blogs/news?p=11News2024-03-15T12:28:41-04:00Marianne Keslerfalsetag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/73675442024-03-15T12:28:41-04:002024-03-15T12:29:42-04:00Green Room!! (Re-envisioned) <p>In celebration of the Green Room album turning 20, I am making new videos for all of the 12 songs! These will be released one at a time on the 15th of each month. Times Like These (track 3) just came out today! Here is a link to the series on my YouTube channel. <a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwsbshmI5Utv5hik-Y5uqmXAfdzsO_2EB" data-link-type="url">Watch Here! </a> Songs as well as digital & physical album for sale on this website!</p>Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/73440692024-02-01T10:27:16-05:002024-02-01T10:27:16-05:00New Year! New Music! New Videos!<p>Happy 2024! This year I am doing a fun project called Time Flies … An Acoustic Calendar! Each month on the 1st I hope to release a simple acoustic recording of a month-themed song along with a lyric video! Check the home page for the latest song! </p><p>I'm also starting a video series called Green Room (Re-envisioned) to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the album! Each month on the 15th I hope to release a new video for one of the 12 songs on the album, most of which have never had videos made previously! </p><p>The very best way to catch all of these monthly happenings is to follow me on Spotify and subscribe on YouTube!</p>Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/73165942023-12-08T15:54:49-05:002023-12-08T15:54:49-05:00Happy Holidays!!<p>'Tis the season for so much celebration!! I have recorded two Christmas songs: </p><p>The classic lullaby “All Through the Night” is often considered a Christmas song. </p><p>“A Christmas Song” was recorded a few years back but is officially being released</p><p>on December 15th this year and is free download on my music page at anytime! </p><p>Scroll down on my music page for these two Christmas tunes!! </p>Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/72767722023-09-21T15:07:03-04:002023-10-16T10:55:15-04:00It's Autumn!! <p>So the outdoor live music performances are over for another summer… It was a good season! </p><p>Today was my last Music at the Market date for this year, due to some scheduling changes, but check back for any last minute additions! </p><p> </p><p> </p>Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/72469802023-07-25T12:53:00-04:002023-07-25T12:53:01-04:00Every Time (Live w/Kyle Walz)<p>As a solo performer I don't get many videos of me playing live (too busy playing!) But on July 23rd I shared a gig with singer-songwriter Kyle Walz from St. Louis, and he set up his phone to record us doing this song together!!</p><p>Watch “Every Time” Here: <a class="no-pjax" href="https://youtu.be/noLupp3NoyQ">https://youtu.be/noLupp3NoyQ</a></p><div class="video-container size_xl justify_center" style=""><iframe data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="noLupp3NoyQ" data-video-thumb-url="" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/noLupp3NoyQ?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe></div>Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/72275962023-06-16T09:16:30-04:002023-06-16T09:16:30-04:00New Video Series!! <p>August 2022 marked the 15th anniversary of the release of the Pear in the Pink Thing CD! At the time of its release I did not make videos for the songs. In celebration of these songs that are still being streamed, & played in my live performances, I am creating new videos for each of the 12 tracks! I am releasing a new one every 3rd Friday on my YouTube channel in the playlist Pear in the Pink Thing (Reimagined) Four tracks are currently posted, the next due out on June 30th! Hope you enjoy! PS - You can purchase the digital album as well as physical CDs on this website!! </p><p><a class="no-pjax" href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwsbshmI5Uts57nuZUxHc-x3rdIOZBWLh">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwsbshmI5Uts57nuZUxHc-x3rdIOZBWLh</a></p><p> </p>Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/71644152023-03-03T09:21:15-05:002023-03-03T09:21:39-05:00New Music!! <p>Released March 3rd, Katydid is the quirky follow-up to my tune Dragonfly! Widely available on your favorite streaming and download sites, as well as a fun lyric video on YouTube! Did you know you can now purchase downloads right from my music page? Straight from the artist to you! </p>Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/71456492023-01-30T09:54:32-05:002023-01-30T09:56:00-05:00Website Updates!!<p>I've been working with someone to update my website! Giving it a fresh look, more adapted to mobile devices, and a newer backdrop photo. Original photo taken by Kate Stanton with pop art edits by me! Not quite finished yet, but here's hoping you enjoy the new design and ... drum roll ... you can now purchase downloads direct from the site :) Check out the music page!! </p>Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/71315002023-01-02T12:33:25-05:002023-01-02T12:33:25-05:00Happy New Year 2023!!<p>Another year has flown by! This new year finds me updating my website (stay tuned!) and writing new music, along with some local performances. May your days be bright! </p>Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/71216582022-12-12T12:53:30-05:002022-12-12T12:53:30-05:00Eclectic Music Lover!! <p>I'm a bit delayed in sharing this, but the Eclectic Music Lover site ran a wonderful and thorough article after the release of my last single! Part review, part bio on my music journey, Jeff did a fabulous job representing my music! <a contents="Read Here!!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://eclecticmusiclover.com/2022/10/21/new-song-of-the-week-if-i-could-fall-into-the-skies-by-marianne-kesler/">Read Here!!</a></p>
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<p><a contents="YELLOW BIRD" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/AbVZSbr6mvg">YELLOW BIRD</a></p>
<p> </p>Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/67496902021-09-17T12:43:04-04:002021-09-17T12:43:04-04:00Your Story!!<p>So honored to be part oft this art project! I was one of 50 Springfield residents who wrote an essay of our experiences in 2020. Photographer Ty Fischer took our photos (one with, one without a mask) then choosing select words from our essays and overlaid them to become part of our portraits. There will be a display in downtown Springfield October 1-31 with an opening night speech / kick off at Hatch Studios 3rd floor on Friday evening October 1st!! 5:30 - 9 pm.</p>Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/66475642021-06-02T14:37:57-04:002021-06-02T14:37:57-04:00Summer Gigs!!<p>Who's excited about live music returning this summer?! </p>
<p>Just added another date to the schedule, so check out the calendar page!!</p>
<p>Hope to see you!!</p>Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/65900002021-03-31T10:34:40-04:002021-03-31T10:35:18-04:00Live Music!!<p>Saturday April 3rd I will be playing acoustic music at the April Sidewalk Sale in downtown Dayton OH!</p>
<p>First gig of this new year post covid shutdowns! I'll be playing 1 pm - 3 pm near the St. Clair Lofts! :)</p>Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/65626102021-03-02T08:59:15-05:002021-03-02T09:00:28-05:00March Music!!<p>A new song written, recorded, produced and performed by yours truly! "Just Another Casualty of Love" was officially released March 1st! This new tune adds a bit of percussion and a touch of lead acoustic to the mix. An upbeat song on love gone awry! <a contents="Just Another Casualty of Love" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/-ERHesSwpk4">https://youtu.be/-ERHesSwpk4</a></p>
<p> </p>Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/64210182020-08-31T08:51:47-04:002020-10-08T23:44:04-04:00Covid Cancellations!! <p>My last live gig of 2020 was on March 6th and the weeks & months that followed with the virus pandemic have brought cancellation after cancellation. While I miss playing for all of you in person, I respect the decisions of venues out of concern for all of our safety! Be careful out there ~ Keep the music in your heart! </p>Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/63956062020-07-28T14:37:39-04:002020-12-01T00:39:49-05:00Art in the City (Virtual Event) <p>Excited to be part of Dayton's Art in the City 2020! Due to social distancing restrictions this will be an all virtual event!.</p>
<p>Many, many artists of various artistic mediums are busy preparing material for you to watch from the comfort of home on August 8th!</p>
<p>Performances, instructional and informative videos, displays of art works, plus ways to participate in creative pursuits of your own! </p>
<p>Watch my website calendar for more details! </p>Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/63575982020-06-18T09:02:05-04:002020-07-13T09:06:41-04:00Summer Schedule!!<p>Gigs continue to be cancelled by the venues due to gathering and social distancing restrictions. </p>
<p>I will keep my calendar updated as things unfold ... please check the schedule before heading out to a show! </p>
<p>(I miss you!!)</p>Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/63358952020-05-30T08:46:43-04:002021-04-21T13:09:28-04:00Crazymaker!!<p>To go with these crazy times, the duo Every Lovely Thing has released a new song called Crazymaker!!</p>
<p>This is a more rock vibe than usual for us, as we vent our emotions over people who love to stir up drama!! </p>
<p>Available on <strong><a contents="Bandcamp" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://everylovelything.bandcamp.com/track/crazymaker">Bandcamp</a></strong> and <strong><a contents="Noisetrade" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.pastemagazine.com/noisetrade/music/everylovelything/crazymaker">Noisetrade</a></strong> Video on <strong><a contents="YouTube" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/JD_znBGNq2Y">YouTube</a> </strong></p>Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/62674192020-03-31T13:25:31-04:002020-11-05T22:47:27-05:00Crazy Times!!<p>As we share in these crazy times together, please check my schedule before heading out to a live show - as they may end up being cancelled due to our current stay-at-home policies. On a brighter note, I am still able to make music from home, so watch for the new solo acoustic song "Dragonfly"coming out April 2nd!!</p>Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/62079522020-02-07T14:44:29-05:002020-02-07T14:44:29-05:00Guest Video Appearance!!<p>Several artists were asked by fellow musician <strong><a contents="Kyle Walz" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://kylewalz.com">Kyle Walz</a></strong> to send video clips for his new video.</p>
<p>The song is called "Missing" and the video premiered on February 6th! Kyle used several of my clips.</p>
<p>Special thanks to Kate Stanton who shot the video footage of me. You can watch the video <a contents="here!" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/k6EENdN6IzQ"><strong>here!</strong></a></p>Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527592019-09-30T20:00:00-04:002020-09-10T07:18:19-04:00Song Release!!
<p>October 1st marks the release of a much anticipated cover of George Harrison's "While My Guitar Gently Weeps"! I never thought I could do justice to this song, as I am an acoustic guitar player, but hearing the version for Kubo and the Two Strings gave me ideas. From there I wrote a violin part (played by Hunter Kesler) and producer Ben Kesler created the beats and played the ambient & lead electric guitar parts. Add my finger style acoustic picking plus vocals!I hope you enjoy! <a href="https://youtu.be/o5jUXyD_8T0" data-imported="1">Watch on YouTube!</a></p>
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Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527582019-04-28T20:00:00-04:002020-11-05T00:15:03-05:00Summer's Coming!!
<p>Summer's coming and that means lots of outdoor gigs! The first up is May 14th (OK getting summer started in spring!) Check the calendar page for all the places you can catch a solo acoustic set between May & October!</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527572019-03-02T19:00:00-05:002019-03-03T07:37:00-05:00Talent Profile!!
<p>Every Lovely Thing (the duo I am half of) is featured in this wonderful talent profile on <span style="color:#ff00ff"><strong><a href="https://www.chatsong.nl/chatsong-talent-profiles/311907_every-lovely-thing" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#ff00ff">Chatsong Music</span></a></strong></span>!!</p>
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Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527562019-01-27T19:00:00-05:002020-12-12T21:58:39-05:00Every Lovely Thing!!
<p>Do you know that in addition to my solo music career, I am also currently writing songs as a duo with Kate Stanton called Every Lovely Thing? With Kate on piano and vocals plus me on acoustic guitar and also vocals, the result leans toward an ambient dream pop sound. Here is the artist spotlight on us written by Jeff of Eclectic Music Lover! <span style="color:#ff00ff"><strong><a href="https://eclecticmusiclover.com/2018/12/01/artist-spotlight-every-lovely-thing/" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#ff00ff">Artist Spotlight </span></a></strong></span></p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527552018-11-29T19:00:00-05:002020-12-30T06:57:04-05:00Can You Show Me?
<p><span style="color:#00ff00">#NewMusicFriday</span> A new song and video from Kate & I aka Every Lovely Thing!!</p>
<p><span style="color:#00ff00"><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/UeS6wuo_RV0" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#00ff00">Can You Show Me?</span></a></strong></span></p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527542018-10-25T20:00:00-04:002018-11-30T00:50:49-05:00Everyday Happiness!!
<p>The duo Every Lovely Thing (Kate & I) have released our 2nd DIY GarageBand project. Two serious INFJ songwriters writing a happy song? You bet!<span style="color:#ff00ff"><strong> <a href="https://youtu.be/iPHLOLStJr4" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#ff00ff">Everyday Happiness</span></a></strong></span></p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527532018-05-28T20:00:00-04:002018-05-29T05:31:00-04:00Summer in the City!!
<p>I'm playing out lots this summer ... in the parks, at farmer's markets, art fairs!!</p>
<p>Check the calendar page and come out to see me!! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392418/743eb1a3d4cf41a31d52d342f4c897ccea808010/original/creative-life.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NzAweDQ2NSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="465" width="700" /></p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527522018-04-09T20:00:00-04:002018-05-07T02:29:16-04:00Not the Only One!!
<p>Newest single by ambient dream pop *duo Every Lovely Thing!! *that I am half of ;) </p>
<p>Listen on <span style="color:#ff00ff"><strong><a href="https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/everylovelything2" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#ff00ff">CDBaby</span></a></strong></span></p>
<p>Watch on <span style="color:#ff00ff"><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/vFI_OOBNAqA" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#ff00ff">YouTube</span></a></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#ff00ff"><span style="color:#000000">Watch on </span></span><span style="color:#ff00ff"><strong><a href="https://apple.co/2EQoQL6" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#ff00ff"> iTunes</span></a></strong></span></p>
<p><span style="color:#ff00ff"><strong><span style="color:#ff00ff"><a href="https://apple.co/2EQoQL6" data-imported="1"> </a></span></strong></span></p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527512018-03-13T20:00:00-04:002020-09-10T05:33:09-04:00New Song by ELT!!
<p>The new song Not The Only One by Every Lovely Thing (the ambient dreampop duo I am half of ;) has been mixed and is waiting to be mastered! We are really excited about getting to share a new song with you, hopefully soon! Here's a shot of me in the studio!!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392418/06fefda1dbbcec814a166d60a233457a0b607e13/original/img-6517.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6MzAwMHgyMjUwIl0%3D.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="2250" width="3000" /></p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527502018-02-12T19:00:00-05:002018-02-13T07:16:06-05:00Studio Recording!!
<p>The duo Every Lovely Thing (that I am half of) is headed to Red Pill Studio in March to record our next single!! Stay tuned ... </p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527492017-12-10T19:00:00-05:002017-12-11T06:22:18-05:00Merry Christmas!!
<p>A little celebration of the season in song by Every Lovely Thing!!</p>
<p><strong><span style="color:#008000"><a href="https://youtu.be/D4q_tUpcwZ0" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#008000">O Holy Night / Hallelujah (Covers)</span></a></span></strong></p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527482017-12-03T19:00:00-05:002017-12-04T01:06:18-05:00Artist of the Week!!
<p>Excited to be named Artist of the week with the duo Every Lovely Thing by Jaamzin Art Magazine!!</p>
<p>Click to view :) <strong><span style="color:#ff00ff"><a href="https://www.jaamzin.com/artist-of-the-week" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#ff00ff">ArtistoftheWeek</span></a></span></strong></p>
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Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527472017-10-30T20:00:00-04:002017-10-31T03:04:27-04:00Live Music Video!!
<p>A live rendering of me busking at Art on the Lawn in Yellow Springs in August this summer!! This is a song I play live but have never recorded in the studio (yet!) <a href="https://youtu.be/J_mzI6jGrZs" data-imported="1">Somewhere Between the Lines</a></p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527462017-08-31T20:00:00-04:002017-09-01T07:42:49-04:00Blog Feature
<p>Artist Kyle Walz has posted a feature on "Running" by Every Lovely Thing in his story-behind-the-song blog!</p>
<p>Thanks Kyle! <span style="color:#ff00ff"><strong><a href="http://kylewalz.com/2017/09/01/every-lovely-thing-running/" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#ff00ff">Read Here!</span></a> </strong></span></p>
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Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527452017-08-09T20:00:00-04:002017-08-10T06:59:25-04:002 New Riverscape Dates!!
<p>After last Monday's cancellation due to rain, I have two NEW added dates scheduled playing at RiverScape MetroPark Music @ Lunch 11:30 am - 1:30 pm!! Monday August 14th and Friday September 1st!!</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527442017-05-26T20:00:00-04:002017-05-27T06:48:52-04:00Track of the Week!!
<p>The debut release "Running" (from the duo Every Lovely Thing that I am half of) was featured as track of the week on <a href="https://t.co/7q2LeRpwJF" data-imported="1">HiscoxLive</a>!!</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527432017-05-14T20:00:00-04:002017-05-15T06:40:38-04:00RiverScape Music @ Lunch Gigs!!
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/392418/6687662f9ac4edbac2a6cd1c3404d0698e139d15/original/bright-riverscape-banner.jpg/!!/b%3AWyJyZXNpemU6NDQweDMxNSJd.jpg" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="315" width="440" /></p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527422017-01-19T19:00:00-05:002017-01-20T04:09:42-05:00Under The Umbrella!!
<p>The duo Every Lovely Thing (that I am half of ;) has started a new video series called Under The Umbrella on our YouTube channel. It is a series of cover tunes that we love, performed live with our ELT spin! The first is a mashup of Fade Into You by Mazzy Star & Knockin' On Heaven's Door by Bob Dylan ... we'd love if you'd listen! Please subscribe while you are there! <span style="color:#ff00ff"><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/MMlwZIEdWjQ" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#ff00ff">VIDEO</span></a></strong></span></p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527412016-12-13T19:00:00-05:002016-12-14T00:17:03-05:00CHRISTMAS SONG FREE DOWNLOAD!!
<p>As always, I offer A Christmas Song as a free download from my music page!!</p>
<p>I recorded this song a few years back and hope you enjoy! <span style="color:#ff0000"><strong><a href="/music" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page"><span style="color:#ff0000">A Christmas Song</span></a></strong></span></p>
<p><strong><span style="color:#ff0000">Music makes a great gift always - here's a link to all my CDs & singles! </span></strong></p>
<p><span style="color:#008000"><span style="color:#008000"><strong><span style="color:#ff0000"><a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/Artist/MarianneKesler" data-imported="1">Marianne's Music </a> and on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/marianne-kesler/id39313912" data-imported="1">iTunes</a></span></strong></span></span></p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527402016-10-26T20:00:00-04:002016-10-27T08:36:24-04:00Interview!!
<p>Check out this lovely interview with the new duo (that I am half of ;) Every Lovely Thing!!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.thecrazymind.com/2016/10/every-lovely-thing.html" data-imported="1">http://www.thecrazymind.com/2016/10/every-lovely-thing.html</a></p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527392016-10-16T20:00:00-04:002016-10-17T06:29:33-04:00Running!!
<p>The video for Running (the debut single from the duo that I am half of ;) by Every Lovely Thing is now up! <a href="https://youtu.be/UifVmQK11Ys" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#00ff00"><strong>Running</strong></span></a></p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527382016-08-26T20:00:00-04:002016-08-27T03:08:29-04:00Every Lovely Thing!!
<p>I am so excited to announce the new duo I am part of - Every Lovely Thing! Kate & I are writing songs together and the results are ambient dream pop with Kate on piano and handling most lead vocals, me on harmony and counter-parts with some acoustic guitar. Our first single "Running" is now available on CDBaby as a download for your computer or laptop. Coming soon to iTunes for mobile devices! Follow us on Twitter @evrylovelything</p>
<p><a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/everylovelything" data-imported="1">http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/everylovelything</a><br></p>
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Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527372016-07-23T20:00:00-04:002016-07-24T05:10:22-04:00Studio Time!!
<p>Headed to Red Pill Studios in STL this week with my co-writer Kate to record the first song for a new duo Every Lovely Thing!!</p>
<p>Follow us on twitter : @EvryLovelyThing </p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527362016-04-08T20:00:00-04:002016-04-09T04:43:26-04:00GIG NEWS!!
<p>The first gig of the year is coming up April 22nd!! Check the calendar page for all current concert listings!!</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527352016-02-29T19:00:00-05:002016-03-21T08:48:01-04:00Falling Into Blue!!
<p>A new month, a new song, a new video!! Falling into Blue on <a href="https://youtu.be/AGSDkLUlaig" data-imported="1">YouTube</a>!! </p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527342015-10-22T20:00:00-04:002015-10-23T09:21:43-04:00Falling Songs!!
<p>October has me working on film clips for a video for the next single release "Falling Into Blue." In addition I have posted album art videos up on my <span style="color:#ff00ff"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/MarianneKesler" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#ff00ff">YouTube channel</span></a></span> of all ten originals & the two Neil Young covers from the Pear in the Pink Thing CD. Be sure to check out the simple folk tune <span style="color:#ff00ff"><a href="https://youtu.be/Jsl07gY6skc" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#ff00ff">"If I Do"</span></a></span> if you missed it! </p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527332015-09-01T20:00:00-04:002015-09-02T09:00:04-04:00Almost Autumn!!
<p>My outdoor summer gigs are over and I am spending time writing and preparing a new song and video!! The initial mix of the track is finished all but the vocals, and I am shooting footage and pictures for the video, "Falling Into Blue".</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527322015-05-31T20:00:00-04:002015-05-31T07:52:21-04:00New Release!!
<p>June 1st marks the release of a new video for the brand new single If I Do ... Enjoy!!</p>
<p><span style="color:#ff00ff"><strong><a href="https://youtu.be/Jsl07gY6skc" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#ff00ff">If I Do ... </span></a></strong></span></p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527312015-01-19T19:00:00-05:002015-01-20T01:16:23-05:00Good Intentions!!
<p>Happy New Year!! What are your good intentions for 2015?</p>
<p>Join in the conversation in the comment section of the newest blog post!!</p>
<p><span style="color:#ff00ff"><strong><a href="/blog" data-imported="1" data-link-type="page"><span style="color:#ff00ff">Good Intentions</span></a></strong></span></p>
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Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527302014-12-09T19:00:00-05:002014-12-10T02:41:58-05:00Christmas Song!!
<p>FREE download of A Christmas Song on the music page!!</p>
<p>Watch the lyric video @ <span style="color:#ff00ff"><strong><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mGR32xxcbLc" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#ff00ff">A Christmas Song</span></a></strong></span></p>
<p>Happy Holidays!!</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527292014-11-14T19:00:00-05:002020-08-18T03:13:42-04:00Seasonal Creativity Disorder!!
<p>Feeling a bit blue as winter approaches? Is it affecting your creativity?</p>
<p>Do you have <a href="http://mariannekesler.com/blog/seasonal_creativity_disorder/" data-imported="1">seasonal creativity disorder</a>? Share in the comments!!</p>
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Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527282014-09-05T20:00:00-04:002014-09-06T06:13:00-04:00Third Thursday!!
<p>I have a concert coming up you won't want to miss if you live anywhere near Springfield!! A storyteller type concert with a listening environment at a very cool upscale restaurant Cecil & Lime!! Check the calendar page for more details - hope to see you there!!</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527272014-08-31T20:00:00-04:002014-09-01T06:04:33-04:00Two Posts!!
<p>There are two blogs posts since I last posted news - Staying Rooted and Creative Commitment!!</p>
<p>Check out the blog page and leave me a comment!!</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527262014-06-14T20:00:00-04:002014-06-15T00:55:55-04:00Chasing Dreams!!
<p>A new blog post today <a href="http://www.mariannekesler.com/blog/chasing_dreams/" data-imported="1">Chasing Dreams</a> ... how do you run after your dreams? Leave us a comment on the blog!!</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527252014-05-31T20:00:00-04:002014-06-02T03:39:43-04:00Again Video!!
<p>The new concept video for the single "Again" has been released and is up on YouTube! <strong><span style="color:#ff00ff"><a href="http://youtu.be/uV9OYn_rZJQ" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#ff00ff">Again Video</span></a></span></strong></p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527242014-05-14T20:00:00-04:002014-05-30T06:42:18-04:00The Doubt Cycle!!
<p>The newest blog post confronts that pesky doubt that threatens so many artistic & creative endeavors! Join the conversation by leaving a comment on the blog page! </p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527232014-04-14T20:00:00-04:002014-04-15T01:42:37-04:00Resurrection Creativity!!
<p>Have you ever had your creativity resurrected? Share with us in the comment section on the new blog page!!</p>
<p>http://mariannekesler.com/blog/resurrection_creativity/</p>
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Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527222014-03-13T20:00:00-04:002014-03-14T02:09:23-04:00Creativity Blog!!
<p>Each month on the 15th I post a blog article on creativity for your reading pleasure. Please feel free to join in the conversation by leaving a comment!!</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527212014-03-04T19:00:00-05:002014-03-05T05:53:28-05:00Wallpaper Vid!!
<p>Posted a new lyric video for my most recent single "Wallpaper" ... this lament of feeling taken for granted like wallpaper seemed a perfect fit for a lyric video due to its metaphor and imagery!!<a href="http://youtu.be/k5eZPHtCeIQ" data-imported="1"> Wallpaper on YouTube!!</a></p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527202014-02-14T19:00:00-05:002014-02-20T04:01:16-05:00New Blog Post!!
<p>Posted a new blog entry on jump-starting creativity called "Starting Out on the Wrong Foot" ... I'd love if you'd jump over to the blog page and leave a comment and join the conversation!</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527192014-01-13T19:00:00-05:002014-01-14T04:21:46-05:00Brand New Blog!!
<p>Many of you know that I wrote a blog on creativity for Running With Scissors Creative Collective for a year. With that blog no longer active, I have decided to begin a new one right here ... thoughts on art, music, poetry, creativity, life. Tune in on the 15th of every month, on the blog page of this website! Sign up to get my E-News and you'll get a reminder in your inbox :) Happy Reading!!</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527182013-12-29T19:00:00-05:002013-12-30T02:56:01-05:00Happy 2014!!
<p>Wishing you all a very happy 2014!! Here's a new song, a lullaby, to soothe your soul. An acoustic rendering of the Welsh melody and English lyrics All Through the Night ... me on vocals, acoustic guitar played by Ben Kesler. <span style="color:#33cccc"><a href="http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/mariannekesler5" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#33cccc"><strong>All Through the Night</strong></span></a></span></p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527172013-12-08T19:00:00-05:002013-12-09T03:19:41-05:00Lyric Video!!
<p><span style="color:#ff0000">A Christmas Song</span> uploaded on <span style="color:#008000"><a href="http://youtu.be/mGR32xxcbLc" data-imported="1"><span style="color:#008000">YouTube</span></a></span> with photographs I took in downtown Springfield Ohio during the holiday season!!</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527162013-12-01T19:00:00-05:002013-12-02T02:14:32-05:00A Christmas Song!!
<p>FREE Download of A Christmas Song on my music page!! Happy Holidays!!</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527152013-08-22T20:00:00-04:002013-08-23T02:28:07-04:00Pink Thing!!
<p>What in the world is <span style="color:#ff00ff">Pear in the Pink Thing</span> - what does it mean - and why did I use it as an album title?</p>
<p>Find out in this new short video on YouTube! While you're there, please <span style="color:#ff00ff">*subscribe*</span> to my channel!</p>
<p><a href="http://youtu.be/pij2h3B4ymY" data-imported="1">Pink Thing Video</a></p>
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Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527142013-08-20T20:00:00-04:002020-08-06T04:18:54-04:00New Co-Write!!
<p>My co-writer Leah Thompson just released a 3rd of our co-written songs as a single on Bandcamp!!</p>
<p>Put on your dancing shoes for this one :)) <a href="http://leahtmusic.bandcamp.com/track/just-a-different-kind-of-the-same-old-thing" data-imported="1">Just A Different Kind (Of The Same Old Thing) </a></p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527132013-07-23T20:00:00-04:002013-07-24T03:57:43-04:00Summer Tunes!!
<p>Need some new music to chill by this summer? Most all of my music is available for digital download on iTunes! Here is the link to the songs on Pear in the Pink Thing to get you started ...</p>
<p>It's like having a coffeehouse in your i-Pod ;) <strong><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewAlbum?playListId=261509598" data-imported="1">"iTunes"</a></strong></p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527122013-05-13T20:00:00-04:002013-08-21T06:27:22-04:00Maybe if Only!!
<p>Announcing the release of the single <a href="http://leahtmusic.bandcamp.com/track/maybe-if-only" data-imported="1">"Maybe if Only"</a> that I co-wrote with and for artist Leah Thompson!!</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527112013-05-03T20:00:00-04:002013-05-04T05:16:30-04:00May Flowers!!
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Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527102013-04-15T20:00:00-04:002020-06-13T07:32:42-04:00Say Something Series!!
<p>I now have a facebook page dedicated to my creative writing and photography called <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SaySomethingSeries" data-imported="1">Say Something Series</a>!! I am working on the third of a trilogy of poetry / prose / photography books and hoping to release it very soon!! Hope you *like* :))</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527092013-02-07T19:00:00-05:002013-02-08T01:57:48-05:00Welcome WittCAM!!
<p>I want to welcome Molly, Hunt, and Anne on board - they comprise my WittCAM team for the spring semester and are working with me on marketing & social media in regards to my music!! They are already full of great ideas :))</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527082012-12-30T19:00:00-05:002012-12-31T07:42:01-05:00Happy 2013!!
<p>Posting a little early I know, but getting ready to celebrate and thinking of you!! Hope 2013 is the best year yet!!</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527072012-11-19T19:00:00-05:002012-11-20T06:29:01-05:00Happy Thanksgiving!!
<p>Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!! We have so much to be grateful for and I am grateful for each one of you!!</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527062012-07-26T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00New Interview!!
<p>I love interview-ing, but not always being the interview-ee .. I don't like the questions, I'm afraid of being misquoted, misunderstood, etc. No worries, in this recent blog post for RWS Creative Collective, I got the chance to interview myself - gotta love that!! ;) <a href="http://www.rwscc.com/blog.html" data-imported="1">http://www.rwscc.com/blog.html</a></p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527052012-07-15T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Gigs Again!!
<p>After a long time off due to two hand surgeries, I am practicing hard for a show on August 1st!! Check the calendar for specs and come on out for this outdoor gig at lunch time on the city plaza downtown!!</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527042012-05-09T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Trips & Pics!!
<p>Traveling is what I've been doing ... out to the ASCAP "I Create Music" Conference in L.A. plus a quick trek to Nashville's Hard Rock Cafe last weekend to catch a Classic Petra concert!! Pics on my facebook music page: http://www.facebook.com/MarianneKesler I hope you *like* :))</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527032012-03-27T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Reduce, Reuse, Recycle!!
<p>Creativity recycles!<a href="http://www.rwscc.com/blog.html" data-imported="1"> www.rwscc.com/blog.html</a></p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527022012-02-28T19:00:00-05:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Einstein Rocks!!
<p>I am writing a by-weekly blog on creativity for Running With Scissors Creative Collective...this week features a quote from Einstein "Creativity is contagious. Pass it on!"</p>
<p>http://www.runningwithscissorscreativecollective.com/blog.html</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527012012-01-31T19:00:00-05:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Blog Post!!
<p>Today launches a new blog for Running with Scissors Creative Collective! Written by yours truly ;) Blog posts on the 1st and 15th of every month, exploring creativity and culture in Springfield, Ohio, plus interviews with artists! <span style="text-decoration:underline">www.rwscc.com/blog.html </span></p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60527002012-01-09T19:00:00-05:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Welcome 2012!!
<p>Happy New Year!!</p>
<p>Hope 2012 is off to a great beginning for all of you!</p>
<p>January finds me splint free and doing lots of physical therapy which includes playing my guitar!! Not ready to gig yet, but spending time working on the third book in the say something series and looking into the possibility of making the books available in an e-book form!! Also looking very forward to a trek to LA in April with my co-writer Leah to the ASCAP Conference Expo!</p>
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Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526992011-10-18T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Cover Songs!!
<p>Two songs I have covered: "Ohio" & "The Needle and The Damage Done" are being played as part of a show called <em>We've Got it Covered:Far out 70s</em> on Women of Substance radio!! Show airs Wed, Sat, Sundays 3-7 EST Starting today October 19th - October 30th!!</p>
<p><a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?llr=n9esugdab&et=1108050446072&s=484&e=001YhIZRELdVV6MOkx2Xvfe65xZBUoOTwnKm8IcNQ9bPZViI59yk0h-HplsGa69nHV4hRbhUgM8tDqPsL72nESFoN6wWQ2zvCALoA_NcsiyfrJ_Q2DTeN7qx0Iwl9EGc1F1" target="_blank" data-imported="1">www.womenofsubstanceradio.com</a> </p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526982011-08-15T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Photo Shoot!!
<p>Check out the amazing job Kayla Snider did on this summer photo shoot!!</p>
<p> <a href="http://nekophotography.wordpress.com/2011/08/04/marianne-2/" data-imported="1">http://nekophotography.wordpress.com/2011/08/04/marianne-2/</a></p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526972011-06-14T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Something Else!!
<p>"something else" is the second book in the say something trilogy!! free verse/poetry/prose/photography!!</p>
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Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526962011-06-07T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Gig Cancelled!!
<p>Please note that the gig originally scheduled for Saturday June 11th has been cancelled!!</p>
<p>Stay tuned for the concert in the park coming up in July!!</p>
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Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526952011-05-24T20:00:00-04:002020-10-07T08:26:03-04:00Top Ten Chart!!
<p>Just in - the song "Hard to Breathe" made it into the Ohio Top Ten chart on Broadjam!!</p>
<p>Written by Ben Kesler & Danara Shurch, I recorded this beauitful song for the Green Room CD!!</p>
<p>Check it out ~ <a href="http://www.broadjam.com/browse/songs/top10/?l0=g&l1=69" data-imported="1">http://www.broadjam.com/browse/songs/top10/?l0=g&l1=69</a></p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526942011-04-06T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Neil Young Night!!
<p>Happy Spring Everyone!!</p>
<p>Hope you have seen at least a ray of sunshine peeking through, and what a perfect time to come on out for a concert!! Check out the one coming up April 29th ... Neil Young Night w/Katie. Marianne, & friends at Un Mundo Cafe!! </p>
<p><span style="color:#ffffff">The music of Neil Young shared by some of us who love his music, his legacy. Five artists so far ... </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#ffffff">In the spirit of Neil Young's active role in charity events, all donations will go back to Un Mundo Cafe.</span></p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526932011-01-03T19:00:00-05:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Happy New Year!!
<p>Hope 2011 is your best ever!! Making Music & Art, Marianne</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526922010-11-18T19:00:00-05:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00New Single!!
<p>A new song ... a new single ... very cool :))</p>
<p><a href="http://cdbaby.com/cd/mariannekesler2" data-imported="1">http://cdbaby.com/cd/mariannekesler2</a></p>
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Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526912010-11-04T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Running with Scissors!!
<p>I know, Mom always told you not to ...</p>
<p>but check out this new website to see what happens when you do!!</p>
<p>Running with Scissors is a Creative Collective of a variety of artistic ventures.</p>
<p>The new website is up and this month's blog features an interview with yours truly ;)</p>
<p>CDs and the 5 x 8 paperback version of my new book available for sale on the site!!</p>
<p><a href="http://runningwithscissorsohio.weebly.com/" data-imported="1">http://runningwithscissorsohio.weebly.com/</a></p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526902010-09-01T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00New Hand!!
<p>3 1/2 weeks post surgery ~ the thumb is still immobilized sporting its hot pink splint!!</p>
<p>I am growing adept to this one-handed typing ;))</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526892010-05-26T20:00:00-04:002020-12-30T02:00:28-05:00All Things New!!
<p>Welcome to the new site & domain! wwwmariannekesler.com is the offical home for Marianne Kesler and includes information about both her songwriting & recording, and her new *book project the Say Something Series! (*See the BUY page!!)
Enjoy your visit!! Feel free to sign up for my ENews & also sign the Guestbook!!</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526882010-05-03T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Songs & More Songs!!
<p>I continue to co-write with artist Leah Thompson ~
20 songs and counting!!
Leah has posted demos of five of our co-written songs on her myspace ~ go to: http://www.myspace.com/mariannekesler
Find her in my top friends!! :))</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526872010-04-11T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Ode To Joy!!
<p>Check out this month's gathering of artists ... painters, poets, dancers, musicians all at a night of Worship & the Arts on the theme of joy!! Oh, did I mention bubble makers?! Whats that all about??? April 23 ~ Check the calendar dates for more info!!</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526862010-01-31T19:00:00-05:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00YouTube!!
<p>You've been asking...here it is...my video on youtube!! Thanks to Mike Adkins of Adkins Diet Films for setting his recent footage of the Vineyard Cafe concert to the music of Neon Moon!!</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526852010-01-04T19:00:00-05:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Happy New Year!!
<p>Hope to see all of you in the New Year!! Making Music, Marianne</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526842009-12-20T19:00:00-05:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Happy Holidays!!
<p>Happy Holidays to all...and to all a good night!! Making Music, Marianne</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526832009-11-17T19:00:00-05:002021-04-21T12:33:00-04:00Share & Care!!
<p>This holiday season, here's an idea to share the good and pass a little along...With every CD or art print purchase you order directly from me, $5 will be given toward the Share & Care project to benefit Jenna Hostetler.
Jenna was injured in a diving accident that left her paralyzed below the shoulders. The accident was several years ago and Jenna is now a senior in high school with high hopes of persuing a college education. Donated money is for a trust fund to help with the massive expenses Jenna will need to attend college due to her special needs and also to help equip her for life as an independent adult.
CDs & art prints (Pear in the Pink Thing cover art piece) are $15 each
or two for $25, mix and match! Four albums available for sale...
(2000) Canopy of Blue
(2002) Long Road Home
(2004) Green Room
(2007) Pear in the Pink Thing
Email me with your order: coolspirit@sbcglobal.net
& i will send you instructions to complete the transaction.
Due my own recent spinal issues and surgery, this is close to my heart,
So thank you in advance!! Shalom.</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526822009-09-29T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Autumn is Here!!
<p>Enjoying autumn and been busy gigging in the Dayton, Springfield area ~ Check the calendar for upcoming dates! Also busy working on a prose / poetry series along with taking pictures for it! Love from the Loft...</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526802009-06-14T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00RockWired Interview!!
<p>Brian Lush from RockWired recently called for an interview...
ever wonder what goes on inside my head?
Check it out...
http://www.rockwired.com:80/mariannekesler.html</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526792009-05-25T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Eat Sleep Drink Music!!
<p>Check out the newest PPT review written by Jason Thompson of esdmusic.com!
4 stars baby!! You can read the review on my press page!!</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526782009-04-29T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Acousticmusic.com!!
<p>Here's the latest in a string of new reviews thanks to Rainmaker PR helping me re-release Paer in the Pink Thing!! Check it out...thanks to Frank Gutch Jr. who wrote this review for the Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange!!
http://www.acousticmusic.com/fame/p05509.htm</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526772009-04-19T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Reviews!! Reviews!!
<p>Whassup with all the new reviews you may ask...
Pear in the Pink Thing is being re-released!!
Check out these very cool reviews ~ thanks to all the online sites and reviewers!!
Skope Magazine:
http://skopemag.com:80/2009/04/08/marianne-kesler-pear-in-the-pink-thing
Wildy's World:
http://wildysworld.blogspot.com/2009/04/review-marianne-kesler-pear-in-pink.html
Indie Music Stop:
http://indiemusicstop.wordpress.com/2009/04/16/marianne-kesler-pear-in-the-pink-thing/</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526812009-03-19T20:00:00-04:002020-11-05T00:06:45-05:00New Guestbook!!
<p>The guestbook is back up!! Please let me know you stopped by!! Making Music, Marianne</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526762009-03-15T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00New Review!!
<p>Check out this quite nice review posted online by NeuFutur Magazine!!
Thanks James!!
http://neufutur.com/?p=7793</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526752009-03-01T19:00:00-05:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00March Madness!!
<p>The weather at least!! During this otherwsie quiet month I will be working with Rainmaker Public Relations on the re-release of Pear in the Pink Thing!!
Join the celebration and pick up your CD or downloads soon!! Check the links page for direct buying links!!</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526742009-02-01T19:00:00-05:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Groundhog Day!!
<p>I heard that he saw his shadow ( whatever that means ;) and I am ready for spring!!!
Yes!! I got back into the studio (SoulThink Productions but now in Chicago!!)
It's a rock song!! Yeh baby!
The title is "Again" and I wrote the lyrics, chorus & bridge melodies,
and Ben Kesler wrote the verse melody (hmm... maybe that's why it's so low ;)
I sang the song over Ben's amazing production, and Geoff Gatts added the live drums!!
**So when can we hear it?? Well I was thinking that for a little Valentine gift to you...
I will post it on my myspace page on February 14th and for that day only,
You can download the song and have it for free!!
Here's my page, mark that date!!
http://www.myspace.com/mariannekesler</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526732009-01-04T19:00:00-05:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Happy New Year!!
<p>OK, I'm a bit late on this greeting, but I was on vacation and enjoying time off with my husband :)
Now I am back to work, spending time writing & hope to record a new song in Chicago this month!</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526722008-10-30T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Misfire!!
<p>Thanks to all who voted for the song I co-wrote
that was playing on the R&B/Soul channel on Ourstage.com ~ the song came in 2nd out of 581 songs!!! We're so glad you loved it :))</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526712008-10-29T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Almost November!!
<p>This just in..."Misfire" (a song I co-wrote that was recorded by artist Leah Thompson) is in the Top Ten Finals on the R&B/Soul channel of www.ourstace.com!!
Hovering around #1 & #2,
Voting in the next two days selects the monthly winner!! Please sign up to Check out the music on that station, and select us "Best So Far" Thank You!!</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526702008-09-30T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Autumn is Here!!
<p>Today's chill reminds us!!
So grab a cup of java and spin some MK tunes for your listening pleasure ~ available on CDBaby and
i-Tunes (Links provided for your convenience on the links page ;) Latte Love...</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526692008-08-31T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00September 1st!
<p>The approach of autumn is close, so enjoy all the beautiful days outside!!
Hope those of you who live nearby come out to the Farmer's Market this Saturday (*Note this is a change of date*) and stop by to say hello while I'm out there playing between 10-noon!</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526682008-07-31T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00It's August!!
<p>Summer vacation seemed short & sweet this year.
I am back to work today!
Check out the August gigs
and savor the moments!!</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526672008-07-01T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Happy July!!
<p>I'm taking the month of July off to "vacate" with my husband...enjoying the bike & hiking trails, and concerts in the park :))
Good gigs coming to ya starting back in August!</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526662008-05-31T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00June Bugs!!
<p>This month has me speaking, playing and singing out just a bit ~
I'd love to see you!!
*If you don't get my monthly e-news, you can sign up here on the site!
Up to date MK music news!</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526652008-04-30T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Come What May!
<p>It's good to be getting out again after my surgery, & this weekend marks the first gig post-op! Backed up by Rick James on guitar & vocals...come on out!!!</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526642008-02-29T19:00:00-05:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00March is Here!!
<p>I am still home resting from surgery and dealing with an eye issue
(central serous retinopathy) Yikes!
Writing songs in my head ;)
Love from the loft ~</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526632008-01-31T19:00:00-05:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Home Again!
<p>I am home and healing after my surgery last week, & very, very thankful :)</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526622008-01-15T19:00:00-05:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Spinal Surgery!!
<p>I have been mostly off road for the last few months with a literal pain in the neck...i am having surgery next week (1/22) for cervical spinal stenosis.
Here's hoping for a year that holds lots of nice surprises (& a new neck;)
Making Music, Marianne</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526612007-12-12T19:00:00-05:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Season's Greetings!!
<p>Peace. Love. Joy...Pass it on ;)
Making Music, Marianne</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526602007-11-14T19:00:00-05:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00In The Pink
<p>Cross Rythyms online mag has posted a news splash while awaiting the new CD for review ~ how very cool of them... Love to the UK!!
http://www.crossrhythms.co.uk/articles/music/In_The_Pink/29592/p1/</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526592007-11-04T19:00:00-05:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Buddy Hollywood Review!
<p>Just posted ~ a review of the new CD by Marti Kramer Suddarth for the Buddy Hollywood site - Front page news! Check it out!
www.buddyhollywood.com</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526582007-08-16T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Think Pink!!
<p>So check out my newly pinked out MySpace ;)
www.myspace.com/mariannekesler</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526572007-07-31T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00CDs Live!
<p>Today ~
Pear in the Pink Thing is available for sale @ CDBaby!
http://cdbaby.com/cd/kesler6
Discounts when you buy more than one copy ~</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526562007-07-18T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Pink Pears!
<p>They arrived today ~
Pear in the Pink Thing!
Welcome to the World...</p>
Marianne Keslertag:mariannekesler.com,2005:Post/60526552007-06-26T20:00:00-04:002012-11-03T13:51:19-04:00Soulthink Site!
<p>The *new site* up for Soulthink Productions!
Stop! Look! Listen!
http://www.soulthink.com</p>
Marianne Kesler