Shameless Self Promo - Debra Cowan

Subject: Shameless Self Promo
From: DebC
Date: 27 Nov 04 - 10:28 AM

Hi all,

I am one of these folks that is a wee bit leery of promoting myself, and I hope that it's okay to put this in here. I see many others for whom I have a lot of respect (Anahata and Mary, Jed Marum, etc) do it so I thought I might as well.

I am going to be performing at Mom and Pop's Coffeehouse in Levittown, PA this Friday, Dec. 3 . It would be great to see any Mudcatters that might be in the area. You can go to my website Debra Cowan Performances or to Mom and Pop's to get the details.

Thanks,
Debra Cowan

Subject: RE: Shameless Self Promo
From: Clinton Hammond
Date: 27 Nov 04 - 01:06 PM

If you don't promote yourself, no one else is likely to either...

break a leg at the gig eh!

Subject: RE: Shameless Self Promo
From: JedMarum
Date: 27 Nov 04 - 01:12 PM

Hey, I'm in good company!!

I hope you get a great turn out in PA - and all the region's Mudcatters show up in force!

Subject: RE: Shameless Self Promo
From: Joe Offer
Date: 27 Nov 04 - 01:15 PM

Deb did a concert at my home about five years ago, and it was a wonderful evening.

-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Shameless Self Promo
From: SINSULL
Date: 27 Nov 04 - 01:25 PM

I have deb's CD via the auction. Wish I could be there.

Subject: RE: Shameless Self Promo
From: treewind
Date: 27 Nov 04 - 01:32 PM

Go for it Deb!

I make mine mostly a once-a month posting. Sometimes wonder if anybody reads it!

But as you can see, people have read yours !

Anahata

Subject: RE: Shameless Self Promo
From: DebC
Date: 27 Nov 04 - 02:58 PM

Aww, thanks you guys. BTW-I bought a copy of Sharp Practice from Keith Kendrick when I was over last year. A lovely CD and is in my car always on the long trips. I love Mary's voice and the song arrangements are really wonderfully done.

And Jed...next time I am in texas we have to get together. I have a brother in Colleyville that I stay with. So next time I am there and you are not on tour, let's do it!

Thanks for the encouragement. I really appreciate it.

Deb

Subject: RE: Shameless Self Promo
From: treewind
Date: 27 Nov 04 - 03:16 PM

When are you over here again Debra? Sorry we missed you last time - we were in all the right places at the wrong times!

Anahata

Subject: RE: Shameless Self Promo
From: Mary Humphreys
Date: 27 Nov 04 - 03:27 PM

Hi Debra,
As you can see Anahata doesn't read other peoples' promo material either! I have just chastised him for not checking out your clever little blue clicky.
I am very sorry we won't be in Skipton or York for either of your gigs, but we could try to find somewhere to stay in Derbyshire and come to Keith Kendrick's club to see you. We will work on it.
Good luck,
Mary

Subject: RE: Shameless Self Promo
From: Big Al Whittle
Date: 27 Nov 04 - 03:38 PM

sounds terrific! i will do my best to get to one of your uk gigs next year - looking forward to it!

Subject: RE: Shameless Self Promo - Debra Cowan
From: Mark Cohen
Date: 27 Nov 04 - 06:31 PM

Hmmm...there wasn't a coffeehouse in Levittown, PA when I lived there. Of course, that was 1958 and I was four years old...

Best of luck on the tour. Let me know if you're planning to come to Hawaii!

Aloha,
Mark

Subject: RE: Shameless Self Promo - Debra Cowan
From: DebC
Date: 27 Nov 04 - 10:05 PM

Hawaii? I am there! Espcially in the deepest, darkest winter in New England.

Mary and Anahata, let's try to hook up at some point. I'll be over for six weeks this time, from mid-March-mid April. It would be great to see you in Derby.

Best,
Debra

Subject: RE: Shameless Self Promo - Debra Cowan
From: open mike
Date: 28 Nov 04 - 04:21 AM

she is in hawaii! she is in england! she is here she is there,
she is everywhere...faster than a speeing bullet...

well since you brought up the subject...here is a promotion for
Deb's january appearance in California...

Satuday, January 22, 2005: DEBRA COWAN and MICHAEL DeLALLA at Moxie's Cafe & Gallery (128 Broadway, Chico). More information to follow. [Note from Debra: My newest CD, "Dad's Dinner Pail" is slated to be released in early 2005. This CD comprises songs that have been gleaned from the Helen Hartness Flanders Ballad Collection. I am deeply indebted to Michael DeLalla at Falling Mountain Music for his work on this project. Not only did he produce and engineer this recording, but he also contributed some magical guitar work that enhances the songs.]
Presented by Butte Folk Music Society see: www.bfms.freeservers.com

Subject: RE: Shameless Self Promo - Debra Cowan
From: GUEST,Pete Smith
Date: 28 Nov 04 - 04:47 AM

A message to everyone in the world...GO AND SEE DEBRA COWAN...Give `em hell Yankee Lady...Luv Ya...Pete Smith.

Subject: RE: Shameless Self Promo - Debra Cowan
From: AllisonA(Animaterra)
Date: 28 Nov 04 - 07:02 AM

Go, Debra! Wish I could be there, too (which "there"? Any "there"!)
If you get a chance to see her, folks, it's well worth it!

Allison

Subject: RE: Shameless Self Promo - Debra Cowan
From: JedMarum
Date: 28 Nov 04 - 09:42 AM

Deb - please do let me know when you'll be in Texas ... I'd love to visit with you and play a bit.

Subject: RE: Shameless Self Promo - Debra Cowan
From: DebC
Date: 28 Nov 04 - 11:14 AM

Wow. Thanks, everyone. I might add to you UK'ers that the AMAZING Pete Smith will be joining me for a few gigs when I am in the UK. Animaterra, I am always thinking of you and wish you well. New Hampshire has evaded me gig-wise, but I am still trying.

And Jed, you got a deal!

Thanks also to Laurel, a god friend for nigh on 20 years for letting folks knw about the show in Chico, CA.

If anyone is interested in getting my email announcements approx. once a month and snail-mail when I am coming to your area, you are more than welcome to click on the Contact link on my website. That will tell you where you can send an email to get on the list.

Thanks, everyone.

Deb

Subject: RE: Shameless Self Promo - Debra Cowan
From: Murray MacLeod
Date: 28 Nov 04 - 11:26 AM

Hi Deb, I will come and see you in Skipton next March. You probably don't know we moved to North Yorkshire, we outgrew Pitlochry ...

Subject: RE: Shameless Self Promo - Debra Cowan
From: DebC
Date: 28 Nov 04 - 01:55 PM

Wow, Murry. Where are you in N. Yorkshire? I stay with friends in Keighley when I am over.

Shoot me an email and let me know how you are doing. Many folks here ask after you.

Deb

Subject: RE: Shameless Self Promo - Debra Cowan
From: DebC
Date: 28 Nov 04 - 06:30 PM

Jeez. I need a new keyboard. My "o" doesn't work very well. Laurel is a GOOD friend and she is letting folks knOw :-)

Deb

Subject: RE: Shameless Self Promo - Debra Cowan
From: Mark Cohen
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 01:59 AM

Deb, if you know Laurel, you might also know Phil, a fine tenor banjo player also from Chico. He comes to Hawaii each year for an extended stay...maybe you could hitch a ride sometime!

Aloha,
Mark

Subject: RE: Shameless Self Promo - Debra Cowan
From: Peter T.
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 09:52 AM

Long Grey Line is a great album -- if you don't have the lady in person.

yours,

Peter T.

Subject: RE: Shameless Self Promo - Debra Cowan
From: Bill the Collie
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 10:25 AM

I hope to make the Skipton do in March but I also wondered if you ever get back to Scotland in January where Glasgow hosts the superb "Celtic Connections" festival?

Awrra best, hen.

Bill

Subject: RE: Shameless Self Promo - Debra Cowan
From: DebC
Date: 29 Nov 04 - 01:41 PM

Hi Bill,

I haven't yet been to or performed in Celtic Connections, though it is ceryainly on my "to do before I die" list. I have many friends who have been involved and many others who attend every year.

And Mark, if you are talking about Phil from Concow, yes I have known him as long as I have known Laurel.

And Peter, I'd love to do another humour session at some point with the Woodchucks. I seem to be a-travelin' when NOMAD and NEFFA have been on in the last few years.

Thanks for all the kind words. It is so nice that people enjoy my singing.

Deb

Subject: RE: Shameless Self Promo - Debra Cowan
From: WFDU - Ron Olesko
Date: 01 Dec 04 - 11:05 PM

I will do some "shameless self" promoting as well!    I am so pleased that Debra Cowan will be my guest on WFDU-FM's TRADITIONS!   For those of you who aren't in the NYC area, you can tune in via the internet at www.wfdu.fm.    Deb, I am sure you will have a few surprises for us this Sunday?

Also, Tracy Grammer will be on the program.   What a treat - Debra and Tracy on the same show!!! Tracy will be on at 3pm, followed by Debra at 4.   Traditions airs from 3 to 6pm ET.

Subject: RE: Shameless Self Promo - Debra Cowan
From: Seamus Kennedy
Date: 02 Dec 04 - 12:07 AM

Hi Deb. I hope we can get together sometime when we're in the same town. We both criss-cross the country.
I see you're playing with young Willie Staines in Feb. Please tell him Hi from me.

Seamus

Subject: RE: Shameless Self Promo - Debra Cowan
From: DebC
Date: 06 Dec 04 - 11:43 AM

HI Seamus,

Will do. Are you in Massachusetts as well? I seem to recall you might be in the SE.

You are more than welcome to email me from my website.

Take care,
Deb