http://stevekey.com/news.html Steve Key: News/Blog Jannis' PHPRss class - http://www.jannis.to/ Thu, 17 May 2012 01:08:41 -0700 http://stevekey.com/news.html#87 http://www.michaelgaither.com/home/archives/843]]> http://stevekey.com/news.html#87 Wed, 24 Nov 2010 00:00:00 -0800 Performing Songwriter - Steve Key - News/Blog http://stevekey.com/news.html#86 www.songwritersatplay.com

I'll post info on my solo gigs here, and will post new songs too. I'm planning to write 14 songs in 28 days as part of the February Album Writing Month, www.fawm.org]]> http://stevekey.com/news.html#86 Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800 Performing Songwriter - Steve Key - News/Blog http://stevekey.com/news.html#76 http://eclectic.libsyn.com/index.php?post_id=438975]]> http://stevekey.com/news.html#76 Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:00:00 -0700 Performing Songwriter - Steve Key - News/Blog http://stevekey.com/news.html#74 www.AcousticPie.com

I wrote the song with Erik Balkey, who recorded it on his Deadpan Alley CD.
http://cdbaby.com/cd/balkey7
It's Erik's version that made the Acoustic Pie Top 20, alongside Damien Rice, Stacey Earle, Darrell Scott, Storyhill, Dave Carter & Tracy Grammer, Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova.

Acoustic Pie airs 24/7 on live365.com. I'm honored to have my song on such a cool show. Thanks, Kelley!]]> http://stevekey.com/news.html#74 Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Performing Songwriter - Steve Key - News/Blog http://stevekey.com/news.html#73 http://stevekey.com/news.html#73 Mon, 08 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0800 Performing Songwriter - Steve Key - News/Blog http://stevekey.com/news.html#72 2. I'm headed up to San Francisco today for a two-night stay with”¦
3. ”¦my girlfriend, Bonnie, whom I love very much
4. This three-year-old laptop still works
5. My '97 Saturn still runs
6. I'm in relatively good health, no major complaints
7. No health insurance, but some free meds thanks to Rusty
8. I have a place to live, thanks to my Mom
9. I get paid to host a weekly songwriters showcase at the Clubhouse
10. I get paid to book music for Linnaea's Café
11. I'm starting a weekly showcase next week in Santa Maria
12. I'm starting weekly concerts next month in Morro Bay
13. I'm still writing songs on occasion, including two last week
14. I can still sing -- I performed three songs last night at the Clubhouse
15. Good strong coffee this morning from SLO Roasters
16. Fresh blueberries from Trader Joe's
17. Oatmeal -- regular, not the instant stuff
18. Enjoyed the Bonnie Raitt concert last Sunday
19. I'm doing additional booking work for the Clubhouse so I get”¦
20. ”¦a trade account for dinners and drinks I can share with friends.
21. I can walk to the beach
22. Most of the tourists are gone
23. I love the Honeymoon Café -- Tofu tacos, strong coffee, funky vibe
24. I like the old Esquire news stand -- cash only
25. I'm reading a collection of Anthony Burgess short stories
26. I'm listening to an audio book, Ann Patchett's "Run".
27. Bonnie has satellite radio in her car; we often listen to The Village on XM
28. Got a birthday e-mail from Candy, reminding me of good times in Alexandria
29. Enjoyed seeing Ralph Nader last week at Cal Poly, plan to vote for him again.
30. I have dinner reservations tonight at Greens, my favorite veggie restaurant
31. It's been really hot lately, but the AC in my car still works, surprisingly
32. Typing -- one skill I picked up in high school, still use every day
33. I'm still proud of my most successful song, "Record Time (33, 45, 78)"
34. Heard Angela Reed for the first time last night -- what a voice!
35. JoanMarie is refreshing -- a positive presence on the showcase last night.
36. Anthony is there every Tuesday, setting up the PA, running sound all night
37. Rob the bartender is fun to banter with, even more sarcastic than me
38. Clubhouse owner Andy gives me that nod of approval at the end of the night
39. I enjoy talking politics with Dan, the dread-locked bartender
40. Glad I can drink one beer and stop, haven't been drunk in a long time
41. Bonnie and I have almost six months together, fitting together so well”¦
42. ”¦in ways that I probably shouldn't discuss in public, enough said?
43. I can provide paying work for local and touring musicians
44. I can bring people together, create networks and community
45. I benefit from those networks, continue to find new places to play
46. Musicians play shows with me, on short notice, like Bishop Peak school last week
47. People appreciate my efforts to present live music
48. I get satisfaction from someone discovering a new favorite musician
49. I enjoy finding new favorites -- such as Tom Freund, Jon T. Howard
50. I had a good time last year doing my 50th birthday party, but this year”¦
51. ”¦I'm content with finding 51 things I'm grateful for, and amazed I could do it.]]> http://stevekey.com/news.html#72 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Performing Songwriter - Steve Key - News/Blog http://stevekey.com/news.html#69 http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2008/jun/26/jay-votel-times-editor-folk-musician-dies-at-52/
I met Jay when I was hosting Monday open mikes at a club in Vienna, VA (DC suburb). He played often. He was also a writer for the Washington Times, reviewed many of the artists I sent to him. When I started a music non-profit in 2002, Jay was the first person I approached for membership, and he was very supportive. We had one of our early organizing meetings at his house.]]> http://stevekey.com/news.html#69 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 00:00:00 -0700 Performing Songwriter - Steve Key - News/Blog http://stevekey.com/news.html#68 http://www. youtube. com/wainwright747

I'm singing "Heinz 57 American", accompanied by JoanMarie on the drum. The duo, Great American Youth, are also featured.

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(it's a little complicated -- there's a toggle on the left that will allow you to pick a page to view: look for "Musical Tuesdays" headline on page A8).]]> http://stevekey.com/news.html#66 Mon, 19 Nov 2007 00:00:00 -0800 Performing Songwriter - Steve Key - News/Blog