Kari Tieger: vocals, keyboards
Jon Brennan: bass guitar
Ron Schmitt: percussion
Other guest artists include:
Paul Gabriel: guitars
Steve LaValley: percussion, flutes
Cathy Jacques: bodhran
Joel Greene: fiddle, mandolin
Lauren Benowitz, violin
Erin Quinton: viola and violin
Barbara Zdravesky: cello
Jeremy Fortier: viola
Scott Lopes: French horn
Rick Nelson: accordion
Katie Waters: flute
& from Shryne:
Andrew Sharp: percussion
Alex Tirrell: keyboard, backing vocals
Jeff Cruz: drums
Elton John, Joni Mitchell, The Beatles, Sting, Stevie Wonder, Dizzy Gillespie, Michel Legrand, Barbra Streisand, Celine Dion, Moody Blues, ELP, ELO, Mozart, Bach, Faure, Brel, Piaf, Barbara, Brassens, and too many other influences musically across the board to mention.
Kari Tieger is a singer/songwriter who writes and sings in both English and French, primarily about spiritual growth and relationships, sharing her unique perspective on life.
Compositions range anywhere from classical mood pieces to dramatic vampire love songs to songs of hope for the future. She explores life and love, as seen though the eyes of an American francophone.
Primarily a solo performer, Kari is a keyboard/vocalist, and her music is an eclectic blend of contemporary pop with classical, jazz, and New Age influences. She released her debut solo CD in 1998, "Touch of Magic," followed in 2001 by "En francais, s'il te plait," a collection of songs, poetry and instrumentals inspired by her love of French language and culture. For both projects she drew together many talented musicians, to create a diverse and engaging sound.
Next in 2004 Kari released the minimalist five-song CD "Pas de Deux," recorded in Paris that summer, as a preview of her newest album, "Nos Mots." On Valentine's Day of 2007, Kari's most unusual album was born. Produced in collaboration with a French Buddhist monk, "zazen" is an bilingual introduction to zen meditation, with narration and backing music by Kari.
Working with guitarist/bassist Jon Brennan of Shryne and percussionist Ron Schmitt of the Gnomes (and formerly of Pendragon), along with many other guest artists, Kari continues to develop original material for future release. Another album in English is planned, as well as a collection of songs and pieces featuring strings.
--> "NOS MOTS" was officially released on MAY 28th, 2008 and subsequently voted ALBUM OF THE YEAR in Motif Magazine's 2009 Music Poll!
With fellow composer Kevin Campbell, Kari transcribes, co-arranges, and records on many of his songs, and has served as his co-producer in the studio since 1995. She also teaches piano and encourages her many students to compose.
Just past is the Premiere of NIGHTSONG: A New Vampire Musical, performed by members of the East Providence Community Theatre November 5th-8th, 2009 at the beautiful and magnificent St. Ann's Arts & Cultural Center in Woonsocket, RI. Inspired by and based on Kari's 1996 release, "Trilogy of Nightsongs: A Romantic View of Vampires," the musical featured lyrics and music by both Kari and fellow composer Kevin Campbell, and was written and directed by Jon Brennan. This Broadway-style musical that explores certain vampiric themes such as love and immortality was a smashing success. MANY THANKS TO ALL WHO ATTENDED!!
A member of ASCAP since 1989 (recipient of numerous popular songwriting awards), the Rhode Island Songwriters Association (RISA) since 1991, and Just Plain Folks online since its inception in the late 90s, she was inducted into the Cambridge Who's Who in 2007 as a Recording Artist. Kari has made appearances on RI cable television (Just Plain Folk, Artists/RI, The Don Lincoln Show, Center Stage, Merry Meet) and has performed at many New England festivals, First Night celebrations, Alliance Francaise events, and area coffeehouses.
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“I should get a normal life, but I don't really want one, so will stay who I am” (A quote by some daft fool setting up Paul Weston Arts! See links below.)
Thank you so much for all your support and please feel free to enter my crazy new world!
Hope you like the card and have a wonderful weekend.
Peace love and happiness.
Paul X
“Dance”
“The expression of love, grace an elegance A movement of intimacy, empowerment, romance Riding the crest of an ocean wave Gliding through the air on a breezy day My body on Earth my soul reaches away To Heaven. The religion of rhythm A moth to a candle A key to a slave of Pleasure and pain I take my first emancipated steps Freedom This is my chance. That’s where I go When I Dance.”
Poem. Paul Weston.
Original painting by Terry Pegg.
Artistic design. Chris Loughlin and Paul Weston.
Digital photography. Chris Loughlin.
I am delighted to be working with my talented friend Chris Loughlin in association with distinguished artist Terry Pegg. Please add our banner to your page and you will see Chris Loughlin banner code on my page.
You will find details on my new work in the Shop and About links. Lots more to follow so please check out the web site when you can.
I hope you have a “purfect” week Peace and love. Paul X
Paul Weston Arts web link coming soon!!
“My Cat.”
“My cat leaps around the garden fence Pouncing on anything that moves There’s no defence Sleeps for hours and sometimes days Bathing in the summer rays Hibernating in the winter cold Prowling, howelling meowing so bold My cat is quick, sleek, reactions unique If I ever return as a bird or a mouse then I am going to leave my house When I am due to travel away my cat sulks for days Moody before and then turns his back as I return to the door Feeding him food from a tin Is considered by my feline friend a cardinal sin He sits and looks at me in disgust This is not what I want for my breakfast. “Give me lean chicken, salmon or fresh beluga Or I’ll slash the side of your chair like Freddy Kruger My claws are sharp I will reduce your coat To the texture and look of an old Nanny goat I go to sit in my favourite chair In front of the fire and guess whose there! Asleep in my bed I awake with surprise As a purring nose pokes me straight in the eyes! I now understand the word perfection Is all about my cats affection Even when he wreaks the place I live A look from those saucer green eyes makes me forget and forgive. My cat has a spiritual link, a supernatural perception Something that humans have no connection I can only watch look and admire all of that Oh…I forgot to mention. My cat is An Acrobat.”
I hope you have a “purfect” weekend!! Peace and love. Paul X
Paul Weston Arts web link coming soon!!
“My Cat.”
“My cat leaps around the garden fence Pouncing on anything that moves There’s no defence Sleeps for hours and sometimes days Bathing in the summer rays Hibernating in the winter cold Prowling, howelling meowing so bold My cat is quick, sleek, reactions unique If I ever return as a bird or a mouse then I am going to leave my house When I am due to travel away my cat sulks for days Moody before and then turns his back as I return to the door Feeding him food from a tin Is considered by my feline friend a cardinal sin He sits and looks at me in disgust This is not what I want for my breakfast. “Give me lean chicken, salmon or fresh beluga Or I’ll slash the side of your chair like Freddy Kruger My claws are sharp I will reduce your coat To the texture and look of an old Nanny goat I go to sit in my favourite chair In front of the fire and guess whose there! Asleep in my bed I awake with surprise As a purring nose pokes me straight in the eyes! I now understand the word perfection Is all about my cats affection Even when he wreaks the place I live A look from those saucer green eyes makes me forget and forgive. My cat has a spiritual link, a supernatural perception Something that humans have no connection I can only watch look and admire all of that Oh…I forgot to mention. My cat is An Acrobat.”
“Paul Weston Arts” Company will be launched on 26th October and I will send you the web site details / banner information and more details ASAP.
This is one of my new poems / cards / posters and I hope you like it.
Peace love and happiness always.
Paul. X
Poem by Paul Weston. Artistic direction. Paul Weston and Chris Loughlin. Photo.By Chris Loughlin.
“Passion Flower”
“Love is a passion flower It may not last forever While she’s here She’s dressed as natures Finest Princess A radiant, wondrous creation A garden hostess To grace the autumn wonderland A cascade of colours that nature gave To brighten, enlighten and bless our lives Before the winter wasteland Whose darkness does arrive
Love can last forever Through the glorious rebirth of spring To the shining sunburst of summer I know she will return In the autumn clouds Bloom and grow As the wind blows The leaves float Gently to the ground I catch the fall
Love is a passion flower The greatest gift of all.”
Thanks for the comment, my friend...What are you doing for th'ween this Oct. 31st ? Grandson is going as "Hadaween Candy"....Thought I'd go as a manequin this time...Haven't decided which color wig to choose !!! ....and hope the wind isn't blowing !
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