My first solo album is entitled "Croquet with the Queen. The artwork on the album cover was designed by Kenneth Rougeau, whose myspace site you may visit at Synchronicity 313. Thanks, Ken!!!!!!!!
A local musician/engineer/producer named Clint Lawrence has helped me turn my demo songs into a full-length album. Thanks so much, Clint, for your unending patience and talent. AND, thanks for listening to me. I'd also like to thank Doug Van Sloun of Focus Mastering and Jamie Massie down at Media Services for their patience, as well. I couldn't have it done it without them and many, many other people! :)
Right now, my band and I are in the studio recording a subsequent album. The band's name is Red Queen. As I type, we are on song number 3! Thanks to Bill Curtis, Dave Hughes, Kevin Kerwin, and Tim Pascale for contributing your time and talent!
Love, Peace, and Gratitude, KC
Kristi was born in Omaha, Nebraska on December 11, 1969.
Kristi has been influenced by musicians/groups from primarily the '70s, '80s, and today: Heart, Led Zeppelin, Elton John, Journey, Foreigner, Ronnie James Dio, Black Sabbath, Banshee, Iron Maiden, The Eagles, America, Fleetwood Mac, Scorpions, Olivia Newton-John, Mariah Carey, Eden Bridge, Blackmore's Night, Nightwish, Evanescence, Flyleaf, The Great Kat, Warbride, and Lori Linstruth (to name just a few)... There is a multitude of local musicians in Omaha who have influenced Kristi, as well. Along with the outstanding people and musicians on Kristi's friends list, other local influences include, but are not limited to: James Booth, Richard Crowder, Perry Hull, Kevin Kerwin, Clint Lawrence, Marty Schiermann, Lisa Larsen, Kirk Lundstrom, Jeff Forsberg, Gary Clemmer, Teri Zach, Zach Fronce, and Pat Peyrot. Kristi has performed in the following local bands: as lead vocalist/keyboard player in Cauchemar, 1985-1987; as lead vocalist in Final Solution, 1989-90; as co-lead vocalist/keyboard player in Switch 625, 2003-2004; as lead vocalist/co-keyboard player in The Edge, 2004-2005; as lead vocalist/co-keyboard player in Charmed and Dangerous, 2005-2007; as singer/songwriter in Red Queen, 2007 - ?. Kristi completed her first solo album, Croquet with the Queen, in May 2008. She uses either a Shure Beta 87A or SM58 for live performances and a handmade Pearlman TM 1 Microphone for studio recording. Kristi states,
"My love of music first occurred when I was a young girl as I listened to my mother sing to the car radio. I felt there was a genuine element of my mom's character that could only be encountered by others when she sang. Musical expression generally allows some deep part of ourselves to be shared with others; that's important to me because it breaks down superficial barriers between and among people... Music, in short, has become my religion -- it has revealed a loving and genuine portion of God's heart to me, just as it revealed a deep part of my mom's character as she sang to the car radio. I initially discovered a connection with music/songwriting when I was in gradeschool. I wrote my own music to the piano and guitar at that time and kept most of the lyrics and simple recordings of those songs. I also enjoyed singing popular songs while playing piano and guitar to sheet music or by "ear". I sang and played the piano to "Stairway to Heaven" at my high school talent show (and won)...then one of my high school friends introduced me to Dave for the purpose of joining his band -- that's when I felt called to be on stage in a rock band. Between then and now, there have been a series of serendipitous events that have navigated my musical journey to where it is today. It's been a true-to-life journey, complete with its pitfalls and redemptions.
At first, I enjoyed performing cover tunes that matched my musical passion and ability -- I enjoyed seeing people smile when I sang. Gradually, yet unmistakably, my heart lost its desire to perform other people's music. It yearned to share its own music. This happened when I learned to accept the person I was designed to be, taking all aspects of my being into full acknowledgement. I am still learning how to truly love myself. I take the stage today as a real person, and NOT as a performer, and the music I share projects my true character; the message I bring is that we are all loved more than we know, and this love will not cease. EVER. This love binds us to one another, our loving Creator, and eternity...whether or not we care to accept or admit it. Some day soon, this will be known by all who live and have lived, and we will bask in its warmth. Love never fails. I am grateful. My hope is to help bring about peace and love in this world by encouraging people to approach the formidable task of loving themselves...even if I stumble, and stumble, and stumble. I intend to keep walking."
YOU AND KEVIN ROCKED AT THE OZONE LAST NIGHT! Just have to say your voice sounds beautiful... love the song selection! I have listened to all your originals and they already sound familiar too. Post your next performances and give me a shout next time.
We're off for a few months. Marty and I are going to be singing most of the leads now. For NYE, I'm running sound at Arena for DBW. It's going to be really fun! They're great to work with... hope yours is safe and happy! D Roy...
We are celebrating our 5 Year Anniversary this month.
We would like to first “Thank” all our fans for all your support over the years. We could not do any of this with out you & the friendships we’ve made.
Also endless ‘THANKS” to all past members of Bottom Line for all your friendships, hard work, talents and rocking over the years:
Russ Anderson, Phil Walker(Band Camp), Larry Holland(Lucky Knuckle), Pete Wilson(Restless).
Also sending special love out to: Kirk Utterback, Marty Schiermann(Booby Trap, Looker) Rick Asvig(Band Camp) Jeff Peck(fill in band name here..lol..lol), Kevin Kerwin(Red Queen), Allan King (3D) & Chrome Lounge for all your help over the years!
Our great sponsors: The Art of Music Store in Nebraska City, Atchley Ford of Omaha & Curt Mangan Guitar Strings! Thank You!!!
Also to all the bands that have been brothers to us, we love ya all!!
We are looking forward to many more great years and great times with you all. Be sure to come out and say ‘Hi” and join us for a great time!!
Thanks again, Rich, Jeff, Ryan, Rob & Kirk…………..BL
Please stop by Mia's Bongo Room in Benson on Friday, September 5, from 9 - 10 p.m. during the Mid-American Music Festival. Your band, Red Queen, will be playing there!
Thankyou for coming out to hear the band last night!!! What a pleasant surprise...how did you get away without sitting in??? Hope your show went well, too.
