News from Carolyn
October Autumn Love
My book is here! It’s very close to be in Final Form, with a current prototype and will be ready shortly. It’s the first of several books, and it features some of my poetry and lyrics through the years. The working title is named after one of my poems, “Detroit Maiden Energy (“street princess”). And I’m happily surprised and grateful to be receiving such nice early reviews. My publisher, Aquarius Press/Aux Media, and I are excited and I’ll be doing several book signings/readings this Fall into November at River’s Edge Gallery and Book Beat with other dates soon. Details on links to buy the book on my website, Aquarius Press and on Amazon to be announced shortly. It’s been a long time coming, and while we couldn’t fit all of my lyrics and poetry in one book, we’re also doing a digital exhibition of some awesome posters and photos from my many years or lifetime of music…
Also! Coming right up, it’s an honor to be included in PBS’ riveting new film “ Those on the Front Lines of Cancer.” The premiere of the movie is at the Emagine Theatre Royal Oak, Wednesday evening, October 2nd at 6:30 pm. It will also be on PBS WTVS-TV in October. Thanks again for including a bit of my story, Visionalist Entertainment. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/those-on-the-front-lines-of-cancer-tickets-71799108065 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/those-on-the-front-lines-of-cancer-tickets-71799108065
And also the first week of October! My marvelous guitarist and husband Scott Dailey and I will be performing a new song I wrote for The Pink Fund at “Dancing with the Survivors” on Friday night, October 4th at 6:30 pm in Southfield, Michigan at the Silver Garden Center. Very excited to be a part of this night! The Pink Fund is an amazing organization, and what a night coming up – thanks to The Detroit News for the nice write up, too. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2019/09/27/artist-spotlight-carolyn-striho/2386777001/ With more details here: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2019/09/27/artist-spotlight-carolyn-striho/2386777001/https://www.pinkfund.org/2019/09/10/carolyn-striho-to-headline-dancing-with-the-survivors-this-year/
https://www.pinkfund.org/2019/09/10/carolyn-striho-to-headline-dancing-with-the-survivors-this-year/
Here are just several of the Book Events, with more dates to be announced in both Ann Arbor, Detroit and in northern Michigan later:
Sunday, October 27th at 12 Noon on WDET-FM 101.9 ‘s NPR in Detroit Ann Delisi will air an interview with Carolyn about her new book – stay tuned to Ann Delisi’s Essential Music! Ann is so gracious and a beautiful Detroit talent – listen in at https://wdet.org/https://wdet.org/
Week of October 28th—WDET-FM 101.9 ‘s NPR in Detroit Ann Delisi will air an interview with Carolyn about her new book – happy to be on this week with Ann, thank you again, and stay tuned to Culture Shift this week! https://wdet.org/https://wdet.org/
Friday, November 1, 2019—A cool, big night at River’s Edge Gallery! Come join the opening kick off of Carolyn’s new book, with a book signing, reading, wine, hors d’oeuvres, posters, photos and surprises with a digital exhibition, all at River’s Edge Gallery, 3024 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, Michigan 48192. From 7-10 PM with free admission https://artattheedge.com/ http:// https://artattheedge.com/
Sunday, November 3, 2019—Another great event, with a Book Opening, Reading, live music and the really cool poster/photos and surprise digital exhibition party at Book Beat, Oak Park , 3-5 PM! Cary Loren has a great store, and if you haven’t been to Book Beat, now is the time – of course, free admission – come check it out https://www.thebookbeat.com/backroom/ https://www.thebookbeat.com/backroom/
Saturday Night, November 9, 2019—Music, great bands, the book and a blast of “Birthday and the Book” with Carolyn Striho Group and The Orbitsuns at The Cadieux Café! From 8:30 pm to midnight – http://www.cadieuxcafe.com/calendar/ http://www.cadieuxcafe.com/calendar/
There are more music dates coming up and we’re back to recording soon. But you know, it’s been a heck of a year, well, a few years, well, a decade, and we’re glad to still be making music, writing, creating and just listening to so many wonderful bands out there. There’s great new and old music, books, art, and always, hope. After being a guest of Patti Smith and her band in Royal Oak, Michigan this month, it’s a reminder to stay alert and informed and register to vote. To our young people, People Have The Power!
Thank you for listening and reading,
Love, xoxo
Carolyn
Afterthought sampler
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“Love the colour of your heartfelt voice, lovely intro on ‘Cornered Room’ great song! ‘Let It Go’ another favourite of mine, nice rapping, and love the gypsy feel on ‘Russian Inn’ beautiful violinist. Stunning album, love it”
Striho continues to share her brilliance, effortlessly moving from bluesy and jazzy to belted out rock & roll. Her latest release, Afterthought, showcases all of these styles, along with a few more that might surprise people. The musical poetry is undeniably Striho however, and she manages to pull everything together with the ease of a seasoned pro and the flair of a master illusionist. She makes her own creative path and people can’t help but follow where she leads…
“Afterthought moves through a host of musical moods, from the moodier, darker vibe of the opening title track to exotic gypsy-rock feel of “Russian Inn” to the lively, driving sound of “Love Won’t Stay Close” which you can hear exclusively for now in this Freep First Spin debut.”