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Happy 2012!

Mr. Fun and I returned to Barcelona and Madrid giving us a chance to visit our Spanish family, to sing and rejuvenate my Spanish soul. We also returned to The Netherlands, and Amsterdam. We both fell in love with the city and the people last New Years Eve.

So we returned to stay on our friend Federic's boat on Brouwersgracht and to explore a bit more of Holland. Seemed we were to be there because the weather was warm and inviting.

Bill Stetz, Mark Tomeo and myself have really had fun performing as a Trio and we have been tinkering around with the arrangements of some old Beatle album cuts and it seems that you folks have been digging them. Jack Lawton and Doug Riley continue to join us for our CroNie Gigs. The CroNies have taken on a feel of the Old CrossTown Bus and it is fun to do those gigs too. The wonderful thing about having the two formats I get to to stretch my styles of singing. BLUES, ROCK or Jazz. It’s all good, Cause I just wanna Sing…. it’s what makes me Happy. And I be Happy!!On a final note… Gotta shout out A BIG THANK YOU to the Blues community of the Harrisburg area. These folks love the Blues and they are such a welcoming group of folks. As I continue to meet, listen and occasionally sit in with these folks I continue to learn. Their openness to share has been inspirational to me. I hope you all are inspired too.

Be Well, Much Love,
Annie

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I’m continually giving thanks for a life filled with incredible people that give me joy and inspiration. So here’s what’s been going on since last I wrote. I’ve just finished recording four new originals with the help of my Cronies Mark Tomeo, Bill Stetz, Jack Lawton, Steve Adams and guest harp man Chris Trassatti. There are also three Latin flavored tunes that I hope to record in the upcoming months but for now I’m happy just to perform them live.

In Aug. I made it to Wheeling, WV for one day of The Heritage. It was an incredible day of music and it gave me a chance to hear my friends, Jimmy “Wild Root” Dolan and Bobby Wayne, and also guitar man Max Schang perform again. I got to talk with Smokin' Joe Kubeck and give him a copy of “Duke St. Diary”. Joe and Bnois always knock me out and their song “My Hearts in Texas” inspired me while I was writing “Messin Down in Texas”.

I also want to give a big shout out to the very welcoming members of the Blues Society of Central Pennsylvania... Bob, Judy, Mom, Nina, Dot, Buster, Barb and Mike you folks are the best. The Mississippi Railroad picnic was awesome. (http://www.bscpblues.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Mississippi-Railroad-2011-07-10.pdf) and I loved spending time with some of you at the Heritage. Thanks for your enthusiasm and friendship.

On a final note, I soon hope to share a bit of my woodworking and photography projects here. They are proving to be another means in which to express the creative impulses that come my way. So once more I must say that I find even on those cloudy mind days…I can see some sun. I hope you are all making the most of each day too. Much Love and Positive Vibes to you all.

As Always,
Annie

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Happy 2011 To All!

It has been just about a year since the inception of the "All Star Band of Cronies" and I sure love the fun we are having performing together. Thank you for all your support during the last year and I hope you continue to come out to see what we have in our arsenal of Blues, Funk, Soul, Jazz and even a bit of Country.

My recent trip to Europe and a return performance at Café Ruy in Spain has served to fire my creative juices. I look forward to introducing a few new songs that were written while I was in Spain, with a definite Spanish flavor but also some new R&B numbers that have been in the works during the last few months.

So keep coming back to know “When and Where ” and don’t forget to add our Facebook link “Ann Kerstetter and the All Star Band Of Cronies” to your favorites.

As Always,
Annie

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Hi Friends,

I can’t believe it’s December. So cliché but “Time flies when you’re having fun.” The week of Thanksgiving I went “Messin’ Down in Texas” to be with my Big Brother, Denton Rex (King Denny) and all my famiia Rosini for a rare event My Son “the Chef” got to join us. Hey, we didn’t really want to cook and Thanksgiving Friday was his 22nd birthday so we got him a ticket ;-) I hope you all had a reason to be thankful too.

I hope the Cronies and me get to say “Hi” to some of you while we be out and about this month. I must say that I’m excited and somewhat reminiscent to be performing at the Progress on the 18th. It’s the first time I will sing in the Harrisburg area since my Crosstown Bus years back in the 70’s and 80’s.

I spent a heck of a lot of time drivin’ back and forth old 11&15 to play in York, Lancaster and even Harrisburg with the Bus. Always had fun, so I look forward to folks getting a chance to hear The Cronies and watch our “Cronette” Michi Egger do her magic on that guitar. Then Me and Mr. Fun be heading across the pond to spend New Years Eve in Amsterdam before heading a bit south to spend “Los Reyes” with are other family in mi otra tierra” España.

On that note…..I wish you all Seasons Greetings, That you all Be Happy, Healthy and Nice to others.... Unless, you’ve made other plans.

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As Always,
Annie

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Hi Friends,

Thanks for stopping by and checking out the new page.

Well, Nov. has rolled in and I continue “To Live” the most excellent adventures while at the same time meeting new friends during said adventures. My trip to Pittsburgh with my Cronies JT Thompson, Bill Stetz, Michi Egger and Todd Egger to perform at this years “ Blues goes Pink” gave us the opportunity to meet the most hospitable group of folks from BSWPA (Blues Society of Western PA), not to mention sharing the stage with some wonderfully talented ladies of the Blues. My IBC buddy Ms. Freddye Stover, Marcy Brown a.k.a Sweaty Betty, The Incredible Jill West, Lovely Pamela Bick and Guitar Slinger Patty Spadaro. I look forward to returning to see them all in the spring.

Now it’s time to do some “Messin’ Down in Texas” with MR. Fun and the family and then back to perform at some Favorite and New Venues In Dec. before embarking on my “European Adventure” to Amsterdam and Spain. I hope that you will come on back to see what’s up and where you can come and say “Hey” to my Cronies and me.

As Always,
Ann

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The website is currently being redone and as you can see there is a homepage now up. As of Friday 11/5/2010 this is the only page available at the moment. The dates page will be coming tonight or tomorrow, and the remaining pages following. Please be patient with any issues you may have (i.e. the Twitter and Youtube links above are not yet functioning) as their are being worked on. The site should be complete and fully functional by next week. Stay tuned and don't miss Ann in Carnegie, PA this weekend!

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Hi Friends...

Things are hectic as usual... but no complaints because I am truly having a ball with m new band the “All Star Band Of Cronies. My new webpage should be up in just a week or two, so I hope you will keep checking in to see what’s up.

We were so excited to play the Bloomsburg Fair on Sept. 25th and the taping of the show by WVIA Channel 44 for the Homegrown Concert Series. The show will air Sept.30th at 9pm. and again on Sat. Oct.2 at 11pm.

This month gives me a chance to breathe a bit from the craziness of the last two months... but I will be performing with my Crony Mark Tomeo. And Cronette Michi Egger

Finally, I am so looking forward to a special performance Nov.7th in Pittsburgh for the “Blues go Pink” with my good friend and this years Billtown Blues challenge winner JT Thompson. Sadly, my bestest buddy Mitch Ivanoff who was going to be appearing with us will not be able to make the trip but looks like more of the Cronies will join JT Thompson and myself.

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That's all for now. Love out to you all. And Please keep on Supporting LIVE MUSIC!!!!

As Always,

Ann

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Here it is August. Time to let you know what has been happening. May, June and July were absolutely crazy busy months but very fulfilling and personally validating. Having a concert at the Community Theatre in Billtown featuring Steve and Dickey Adams, My debut at “Briggs Farm” with Kimbo, Dave Thompson and Michi and The Cronies. (Mark, Jack, Doug, Bill and Michi. What can I say? It’s like I won the lottery to have the continued support and friendship of so many great folks inside and outside of the music scene.

It has been a difficult decision to make but I have decided to scale back on my performance schedule and enjoy some of my “retirement” giving me an opportunity to develop some of my new interests and continue my personal journey or life long learning.

The Ann Kerstetter Band has been such a wonderful adventure for me. I have so much admiration and gratefulness to all the amazing musicians that helped me to come back to music and to fulfill dreams I never dreamed would come to fruition. Andy Seal, Steve Mitchell, Greg Burgess, Sean Farley, Alex Callenberger, Charlie Moore and Jeremy Hummel Thank You all for everything you are all fantastic! You gave me so much… Thank your forever!

I will continue to perform with my “Cronies” and I wish to collaborate and perform with many of the other wonderful musicians and singers I have met during the last 5 years. I hope you will continue to check in to see where and when I might show up. As the song says, “ I just want to take care of Annie the rest of my life.”

As I had mentioned in my last News feed, Nick V. is working on a new page, which will reflect some of the changes and a ton of pics of the great folks and places in which I have recently performed.
That’s it for now. Love to you All!

As Always,

Ann

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The months just seem to fly by. I’m excited to have met so many of you folks at local music events and also performing with new musicians too. Thanks to all of you who have come out to support “The Cronies” as well as some of my other projects. It is so much fun to stretch my vocal wings so to speak.

I look forward to this summer that will be offering me new venues and events. On May 21st I am so excited to be presenting an evening of varied music styles along with originals at “The Williamsport Community Theatre League” with of a dynamite band featuring Steve and Dick Adams, Alex Callenberger, Jack Lawton and Bill Stetz.

Then the Blues season starts and The AK band will head out to Spyglass Ridge Winery. On May 29th.

The AK Band will also be performing a live radio spot on WVIA homegrown concerts. June 14th.

Sunday June 27th will find me back out at Spyglass for a Benefit for Breast Cancer. I am so grateful to all the musicians and my IBC Blues buddies that have offered to come lend a hand for a great cause. Please check the calendar for more information.

I also look forward to making my first appearance at Briggs Farm Festival with my buddies Kimbo Richley, Dave Thompson and Michi Egger, Fri. July 9th.

There are just too many dates to mention here so As I mentioned please keep checking back for other dates. Myspace and Facebook will also have my updated schedule. And one last thing, Keep checking back as my wonderfully wild webmaster Nick Veronick will be given the website a complete new look with lots of bells and whistles.

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As Always,

Ann

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