Hi friends,
Say what?? Last month of summer?!?!?! Where did it go? I hope you are thriving this August and enjoying every passing sunny moment. I just got back from Lake Tahoe, spending five days of much needed fun and relaxation with my ENTIRE family. And before that, I was in New York at one of the coolest festivals in the country. I have TONS of great info to impart - please read on!
Contents:
1. August Shows: See me in Sunny SD and on the World Wide Web
2. Awards 'n such: San Diego Music Awards and San Diego Magazine Best of 2008!
3. See and hear me wherever you are, whenever you like....Weekly broadcasts and new footage from NBC now online...
4. Head's up Colorado!! Spread the word - I'll be there in September!!!
5. On a Personal Note: I'm having a BABY!!! Tiernan version 2.0 - coming this November...
6. New song "L.A. Can Wait" World Wide Premier - Tune in Friday!
7. Stories behind the songs....Now up on website
8. San Diego Reader Page - Download some free tunes!
9. Falcon Ridge Emerging Artist Recap....
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1. AUGUST SHOWS:
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This and Every Wednesday in August: Acoustic Wednesdays in Del Mar w/ Michael Tiernan and Friends. En Fuego Cantina - 1342 Camino Del Mar (Highway 101 in Del Mar Village) 8:00 til 10:00 p.m. / No Cover! / Come hear your TiernanTune faves performed solo acoustic, joined by some of the coolest songwriters in SD: Tonight! August 6th: Sven-Erik Seaholm, August 13th: TBA; August 20th: David Maldonado; August 27th: Derren Reser.
This Friday, August 8th: Acoustic San Diego Show @ The Marquee
835 25th St., San Diego, California 92102. (MAP here) A very cool benefit show at a wonderful new venue, featuring a GREAT lineup - check this out! BUSHWALLA, MICHAEL TIERNAN, KENNY ENG, A BEAUTIFUL NOISE Cost : $5 Donation, benefiting San Diego Center for Children. Info at http://www.acousticsandiegonight.com/
..Next Thursday, Pick of the month! August 14th: Calypso Café, Encinitas. The trio rocks our favorite North County hang. 7:30 - 10:00 p.m. Free show / All Ages / Table reservations recommended - 760.632.8252. http://www.calypsocafe.net/ 576 N. Highway 101 in Encinitas
Thursday, August 21st: Concerts in the Cove - Fletcher Cove in Solana Beach. Grab the picnic baskets and head out for some solo sunset tunes in the fresh ocean air. 6:00 til 8:00 p.m. - Free - All Ages. 140 S. Sierra Ave in Solana Beach. Click here for more info. (My recommendation: head to Pizza Port right down the street, grab a pizza and some drinks, and come on down!)
And don't forget: Every Monday and Friday at 12 o'clock Noon Pacific Time - "High Noon with TiernanTunes" Lunchtime Concerts Online - tune in at http://www.tiernantunes.tv/ at noon and join in the interactive fun! Click on the broadcast tower on top of the screen, then when I come On Air, click play.. Next show: Friday, August 8th, debuting a brand new song "L.A. Can Wait"
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..2. Nods, Awards, Kudos n' such...
San Diego Music Awards: I just found out I was nominated once again this year for "Best Acoustic" at the upcoming San Diego Music Awards. I'm in a group with some of my best musical friends and colleagues. There's a bunch of winners in there! I'm not sure when voting commences, but when it does, I'll be sure to let you know! For now, check out http://www.sandiegomusicawards.com/ for the latest.
San Diego Magazine Best of 2008: Wow! This was a surprise! Pick up the August edition of San Diego Magazine and find my mug smack dab in the middle - Best Singer Songwriter! Sweeeet!! And you didn't even have to vote!! Thanks SDMag!
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3. Online fun to check out, wherever you are...
- NBC San Diego Streetside Interview and Performance: Head on over to this LINK to check out a fun interview and performance from a couple weeks back when the band and I played the NBC show "Streetside San Diego". Make sure to rate the video on the NBC website - give it a 5-star! Also, there are some really cool photo's from that show to check out too.
-.. High Noon w/ Tiernan Tunes Lunchtime Concerts: Debuting a brand new song this Friday! I can't mention this enough! Please tune in if you're at work or at home every Monday and Friday at Noon Pacific Time...and help spread the word!
Here's how to tune in:
1. Go to http://www.tiernantunes.tv/ (alternatively, you can go to www.helloworld.com/michaeltiernan )
Note: (There may be a little pop up video that comes up giving a 'tour' of the website - close that out...)
2. Click on the broadcast tower icon on the top of the screen that says "Shows".
3. In the "On Air" Box, click the play button where it will say "On Air Now".
4. If you miss the show, you can always look at past archived shows
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4. Hey Colorado!!!!
I'm heading your way!! Save some dates for me, and tell your friends and fam!
Denver - Friday, September 12th @ Swallow Hill Music Hall - Get your tickets early - we're going to try to sell this one out!!
Fort Collins - Thursday, September 11th @ Avogadro's Number.
I'll also be appearing on some TV shows and newspapers, plus new dates TBA. If you know anyone in the area, please spread the word. Thanks!
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5 L.A. Can Wait - New Baby on the way...
Many of you know this already, as I've been letting the cat out of the bag the past couple months at shows, but it is with great joy that I announce to all of you that my wife Tracy and I will be having a baby - our first - this November! We are SUPER excited, and the experience so far has been life changing in so many positive ways. Many of you keep reassuring me that our life will drastically change even more when lil' Tiernan arrive, but that it's all worth it!
Its crazy, I feel like the part of a new club now. Some of the friends I've had for years now are just starting to share with me how wonderful parenthood is. Before, from those same friends, I might've heard how difficult it is, or how I should wait, if even in sort of a joking manner. But now I'm part of the club, they're coming out of the woodwork with so many reasons of how wonderful it is. I tell you, its great encouragement!
I've always loved kids - I have 8 nieces and nephews who have all at one time or another used me as a jungle gym, punching bag, babysitter, confidant, and favorite rock star uncle, but the prospect of having my own, to tell the truth, always seemed a bit scary.
That's where this new song came from, "L.A. Can Wait". It's about how I always had fears and excuses centered around the perfect "timing", and how I thought I had to have perfect control of my life before moving forward in certain things. That day Tracy told me the news, with 5 pregnancy tests displayed out on the bathroom counter (!!!), despite being filled with worry, apprehension, and fear, the exact opposite occurred - I was filled with peace, joy, absolute appreciation for my wife and for our life, courage, hope, and an overall sense that everything was just as how it should be. That's what the song is about.
And since then, it has only gotten better. We're in month 7, and I can regularly feel the little dude/dudette kick and claw around in there. Tracy is glowing, and I'm electric with excitement. But we're enjoying the process. I'm sure there will be many baby songs to come. And more tender love songs. In the past, I've written about love of life, love for another person, love of God - now I'm going to have a whole new arsenal of insights, beginning with our little miracle waiting in the wings.
And so, this brings me to the next point -
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6. Tune in this Friday at http://www.tiernantunes.tv/ to hear my new song "L.A. Can Wait", otherwise affectionately known as "The Baby Song". Noon pacific time - deets on how to get in are above under 3...
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7. Stories Behind the Songs.
I've recently posted some insights behind the songs on my album page. Click here to read a little bit about what inspired each song on the album "Spaces". And I'd love to hear your feedback or how the songs have affected you! Thanks!
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8. San Diego Reader Michael Tiernan Band Page - Download some tunes!
The San Diego Reader has been nice enough to feature me in several articles and reviews the past four years. They now have a really great Band Pages for tons of the San Diego bands. Head on over to my page and download 2 free songs, plus read up on all the Reader has had to say about me in the past! With enough downloads, they'll feature me again... so download away!
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9. Falcon Ridge Update....
I recently returned from performing at one of the biggest and coolest (actually, it was steaming hot!) folk / acoustic music festivals in the country, The Falcon Ridge Folk Festival. Picture this camping-challenged California dude trekking up a very muddy grass hill and trying to pitch a tent for only the second time in his life, while well-accustomed-to-nature hippy music lovers observe with great interest... There was great music, much rain, tons of wind and lightning, and I didn't shower for 4 days straight. It was awesome!
I was part of the Emerging Artist showcase, and at the end of the festival, the crowd votes on which new artist they'd like to see at next year's festival. I have no clue if I won (I know there were some shady voting practices and political maneuvering going on...), but I think I impressed the crowd, especially with the new Baby Song! People were coming up to me all weekend saying, "when are you due", or, "Boy, your life's gonna change!". We find out in the Fall the results of the voting. The three top artists go on tour together for two weeks. That'd be great! Check out all the great artists I played with at http://www.falconridgefolk.com/.
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That's if from me! Thanks for keeping up on all the deets, and for all your well-wishes with the baby. Feel free to drop me a line and say hi!
Have a wonderful August -
Michael T.
http://www.tiernantunes.com/
Live Internet Broadcasts every Monday and Friday - http://www.tiernantunes.tv/
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Sponsorship Opportunities - Investors Sought
I am currently organizing several promotional projects in the San Diego area, which will involve handing out several hundred sampler and promotional CD's, posters, and fliers. If you would like to be a part of sponsoring a project, please email or call me for information. I am also currently securing sponsorship for my next album as well. If you would like to participate, I would love to collaborate with your business to help get the word about both of us - my music, your business. Let's make it happen!
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Bring Tiernan to you this year: www.eventful.com/michaeltiernan
or bring him out for a House Concert: www.tiernantunes.com/houseconcerts
***Tiernan on Facebook: If you're a Facebook junkie like me, please add me on my personal profile and be a fan on my Music Profile. See you there!
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