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Member Since2/10/2007
Band MembersKrista Detor
Tim Grimm
Scott Russell Sanders



WILDERNESS SONGS
ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT



WILDERNESS PLOTS ON PBS

The WILDERNESS PLOTS feature filmed by WTIU PUBLIC TELEVISION was broadcast numerous times locally in March 2008, won a regional Emmy, and was broadcast nationally by PBS in 2009.

Wilderness Plots—in word and song—captures the hardships, ironies and aspirations of early pioneer life in the Ohio Valley. This unique project, featuring the written word of renowned author Scott Russell Sanders and original songs by Tim Grimm, Carrie Newcomer, Krista Detor, Tom Roznowski, and Michael White, is recorded here in a 56 minute glimpse into history.

The DVD from this broadcast is available for purchase.
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CLICK HERE TO ORDER A COPY OF THE
"WILDERNESS PLOTS" CD

A tour d'force collection of songs by five exceptional songwriters.




WILDERNESS PLOTS THE CD & BOOK ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AT THE FOLLOWING INDIANA LOCATIONS:

Indiana Historical Society
www.indianahistory.org
450 W Ohio Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
Phone: (317) 232-1882

Wandering Turtle Art Gallery
art@wanderingturtle.com
http://www.wanderingturtle.com
224 N. College Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47404
Phone: (812) 330-1990
Fax: 812-330-1994

Howard's Bookstore
116 Fountain Square
Bloomington, IN 47404
Phone: (812)336-7662
Fax: (812)336-6730

Landlocked Music
314 South Washington
Bloomington, IN 47401
www.myspace.com/landlockedbton
www.landlockedmusic.com

EMAIL US AT:
WildernessPlots@gmail.com



SCOTT RUSSELL SANDERS, AUTHOR
WILDERNESS PLOTS (The Book)

Publisher:
Wooster Book Company
205 W. Liberty Street
Wooster, OH 44691
http://www.woosterbook.com



"IF EDGAR LEE MASTERS had been a singer-songwriter rather than poet and attorney, he might have created Wilderness Plots instead of the Spoon River Anthology. Except Wilderness Plots takes place a few decades earlier than Spoon River and mostly about 200 miles east of it. In order to understand the CD Wilderness Plots it's essential to understand its genesis. Singer-songwriter Tim Grimm came across a small book full of very short stories, each based on at least a kernel of history, part truth, part folktale. He immediately saw songs in them and took the book to his songwriting group, who each wrote songs based on stories in the book. That group, Krista Detor, Tim Grimm, Carrie Newcomer, Tom Roznowski and Michael White wrote and recorded the 19-song CD Wilderness Plots. There isn't a single bad song here, the material is good to brilliant. Similarly, the performances and production range from very good to superb.....If I had to pick one song from the album, Detor's "Aurora Means Dawn" sung as a duet with Grimm is riveting and heart grabbing. Grimm's "Frostbite On The Soul" has a great bouncy, bluegrass-style setting while telling the story of a circuit riding preacher and his fate with a bit of sorrow add a bit of humor.... Each song here is a gem unto itself."
~ Rich Warren, SING OUT! and host of
The Midnight Special

"WILDERNESS PLOTS IS A GIFT to teachers and students of all ages, a chance to build a bridge to the past and better understand the present, to teach history that will be recalled well after the test is taken."
~ Melissa Keller, PhD, Indiana University Bloomington School of Education (specialist in historical education)

KRISTA DETOR is a CoraZong Records recording artist. Originally from California but making her home in Bloomington, Indiana, Krista has traveled the world and written down much of what she has seen of the people and places along the way. Recent releases are the highly acclaimed "Mudshow" and "Cover Their Eyes," and as of February 2010, "Chocolate Paper Suites."

"She would be good on every stage in the world."
~ Rolling Stone

"Concrete and surreal. . . melodic and strong. . . you believe it all and follow..."

~ Dirty Linen

TIM GRIMM is an actor (stage, film, and television) and Wind River recording artist. He lives on an 80-acre farm, not far from where he grew up. Named 2004 Roots-Americana Male Artist of the Year, his latest release "The Back Fields" was Best Americana Album~2006 in The Just Plain Folks Music Awards.

"An artist who never fails to deliver."
~ Dirty Linen

"The Poet Laureate of the rural Midwest."
~ Midwest Folk Live

"The song 'Rebecca Versailles' is one of the most powerful statements (written) about education and the path to equal opportunity"
~ Roger Wise, KGNU - Boulder, CO

SCOTT RUSSELL SANDERS is a writer who lives in the hardwood hill country of southern Indiana. Among his more than twenty books are novels, collections of short stories, and works of personal nonfiction, including Staying Put, Hunting for Hope, and A Private History of Awe. He has taught for more than three decades at Indiana University, where he is a distinguished professor of English.

"The language of these tales is chiseled, spare to the point of folklore: every word carries a lovely weight. Seldom has America's early story been so beautifully told."
~ Publishers Weekly



Sounds LikeGREAT AMERICAN FOLK SONGS


Rosehill

Painting used with Permission of the Artist: Mark Blaney
Graphic Design: Carol Sousa
Produced by: David Weber, Airtime Studio
Legal Representation: Robert Meitus,
Meitus Gelbert Rose, LLP www.mglawpartners.com


Record LabelROSEHILL RECORDS
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jun 26 2010 8:00P
Wilderness Songs at Hiram College Hiram, Ohio
Jul 2 2010 8:00P
Wilderness Songs at Music in the Park Series Plymouth, Indiana
Sep 26 2010 4:00P
Wilderness Songs at Dyck Arboretum Hesston, Kansas

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   About Wilderness Songs


WILDERNESS PLOTS OVERTURE


THE PLAYERS

The cast for Wilderness Songs includes noted singer-songwriters TIM GRIMM and KRISTA DETOR, along with appearances by Wilderness Plots author SCOTT RUSSELL SANDERS and featured special guests, creating a timeless show at turns romantic, tragic, elegiac, and comic, compressing entire lifetimes into a few stanzas. Like the most distinctive American folksongs and folktales, WILDERNESS SONGS arises from the experience of wrestling with a wild, raucous, dangerous, and glorious continent.

Well beyond the scope of a standard "concert," WILDERNESS SONGS is a moving and powerful evening of entertainment -- unique and truly memorable.

This versatile show can be configured to fit a variety of theatre settings.

DOWNLOAD THE WILDERNESS PLOTS ONE-SHEET [pdf]
or the entire ELECTRONIC PRESS KIT.

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Wilderness Songs Booking Information:

Tim Grimm
tim@timgrimm.com
Phone: 812-603-3503

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EMAIL US AT:
WildernessPlots@gmail.com

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Black Cherry Blue

Black Cherry Blue



Dec 8 2009 1:23 AM

Thanks for the add from Black Cherry Blue. We are a new Las Vegas Band that Believes in, Lives for, and Plays nothing but American Rock. Check out our soon to be released EP and let us know what you think. Thanks again from Black Cherry Blue and Long Live American Rock!
Scott-e B.sound

Scott-e B-sound



Nov 21 2009 6:44 PM

Hey - Just wanted to drop you a quick note and invite you to an Acoustic / Singer-Songwriter Open_Mic at Jake's (in Bloomington) every Tuesday evening. A sign-up list is put out at 7pm, and performers start playing at 8pm; PLUS, "Bands" will also be welcome to play and have 45minutes to perform (two slots, starting at 11pm with 15min's to set-up & take-down = 1hr.total). It's also a great opportunity to work on new material.
We are working on having a "feature" night(s), at venues in Bloomington, Indy, Louisville, and even Nashville (TN) for the best performances ,,,
Hope to see you there !
Scott-e-B.
Music House Cafe

Sharon Hankins



Nov 6 2009 2:06 PM

WE'D LOVE TO HAVE YOUR MUSIC IN SEYMOUR.
White Lightning Boys

White Lightning Boys



Jun 27 2009 2:02 PM

Greetings & Salutations.

All hail to our homegrown singer / songwriters!
BARBARA WILKINSON- SONGWRITER

BARBARA WILKINSON- SONGWRITER



May 28 2009 1:06 PM

Have a great weekend and stop by to check out "BOOMERANG" on my player

Peace

Barbara
songwriter

http://www.soundclick.com/barbarawilkinson
Jamey Norton

Jamey Norton



Apr 24 2009 2:29 AM

Thanks for the add!
In Violet Light

In Violet Light



Apr 18 2009 11:35 PM

Heya Wilderness Plots, Thanks for the friendship and the great tunes. Hope to see you in Holland. Best wishes, IVL.
RSG Radio

RSG Radio



Mar 18 2009 2:52 AM

Hey there! Just stopping by to say hello and to invite you to take a listen to Rockstars Glued Radio!

www.rockstarsglued.com
ROTR: Paul Curreri (USA) Feb.06 @ Spijkerboor Dr.

ROTR: Paul Curreri (USA) Feb.06 @ Spijkerboor Dr.



Feb 3 2009 5:16 PM

Thanks for the Friendship.!

Roots on the Road Brings Tim Grimm February 22 @ Turningpoint,
Spijkerboor-Dr-NL.

Krista Detor Is Playing March 06 @ Amer, Amen-Dr.-NL.

See Ya..

Greetings, Jaap
Claudio Giuliani

Giuliani Claudio



Dec 29 2008 5:02 PM

hey hey
hi hi ;-)

rockin' regards from italy

GREAT TRACKS IN YOUR PAGE

ciao from BUSCADERO,the best italian rock magazine
...happy new year


Claude

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Knife River Cowboys & girl

Knife River Cowboys & girl



Dec 24 2008 3:24 AM

Thank you for adding
Knife River Cowboys & girl!
Way to go!!
Love, peace & waffles!
Bump us at the sixtyone.com
Teresa (Lynn) Jones Hebebrand

Lynn -Teresa Jones



Nov 15 2008 7:31 PM

Love it. Thanks so much for the friendship. Best wishes. Lynn
Comfort Inn

Comfort Inn Herndon



Oct 30 2008 2:26 PM

Comfort Inn Herndon thanks you for the add. Stop by our MySpace page at www.myspace.com/comfortinnherndon and leave a comment when you have time.

If you come to the Northern Virginia area check out our “Bands that Play in Northern VA” group for hotels that offer special rates for bands.

We also have a web site (www.comfortinnherndon.com) with more information.

Scott – Comfort Inn Herndon
Rom

Rom



Oct 11 2008 6:01 AM

What an awesome project!
Thanks for adding me to your friends.
God Bless,
Bluegrassrom
www.acousticholler.com
Beltauer Recording Studios

Beltauer Recording Studios



Sep 14 2008 4:21 AM

Thanks for the add! Please keep us in mind for any recording needs!
JoAnna Kai

JoAnna kai Cobb



Jul 8 2008 6:46 PM

My husband and I are really enjoying your CD this summer. Thanks for the add!

Jo
91.9 WITT Community Radio

91.9 WITT Community Radio



May 21 2008 9:02 PM

RADIOactivity
WITT’s 2nd fundraising bash on May 31st 2pm at Locals Only!!

This is an all day summer event starting outdoors at 2pm at Locals Only!! There will be 2 stages, an all ages outdoor stage and a 21+ stage indoors.

Come see the following bands play:

Jenn Christie
Shadyside All-Stars
5th Estate
Up for Grabs
The Language
Hey Hey Melodica
Eisenhower Field Day
Korey Quinn and the Comrades
Amo Joy
Gentleman Caller
Thunders
Crabtree's Trunk

All of these bands for only $10!! All proceeds will go to help bring WITT 91.9 FM to the Indianapolis/Zionsville airwaves!!

If you are interested in volunteering at this event, please send an email to volunteers@919witt.org!
Greg Ziesemer and Kriss Luckett

Greg Ziesemer and Kriss Luckett



May 12 2008 3:41 PM

The new DVD is great! It's very well done, and does a wonderful job showcasing each individual songwriter. Thanks for adding another favorite to our collection.
Cliff Snyder (New songs!)

Cliff Snyder (New songs!)



Apr 15 2008 11:06 PM

Hello there! If I've already been in touch on this please bear with me but I'm trying to get the word out about www.indianapolissongwriterscafe.com

I'm working to create a place that ties together all the people, places & events that are relevant for an Indianapolis songwriter or a fan of this kind of music.

Please visit the site and if you've got a moment please add www.myspace.com/indianapolissongwriterscafe to your friends list.

If you'd really like to help spread the word I'd be grateful as can be if you copied the little piece of code from either the ISC website or myspace page to display the banner on your page. Just drop me a line if you'd like to but aren't sure how.
Sandy

Sandy Burke



Mar 13 2008 1:38 AM

Viewed the project on WTIU...What a treasure all of you have created! I can't wait to own the CD and book and, of course, to see the show live on September 13.
Bravo to you!
In Memory of Dan Fogelberg

In Memory of Dan Fogelberg



Feb 28 2008 12:47 AM

Thank you for being a part of the Dan Fogelberg tribute.
Lee Sinclair

Lee Sinclair



Feb 12 2008 2:24 PM

Thanks for the add! Lee Sinclair
laura & the comrats

laura & the comrats



Feb 8 2008 12:08 PM

thanks for the add! wow, the songs are really beautiful! all the best from vienna, laura
Cliff Snyder (New songs!)

Cliff Snyder (New songs!)



Jan 24 2008 2:05 PM

beautiful music here folks, this is an outstanding project.

Cliff
Dean Phelps

Dean Phelps



Dec 15 2007 11:46 PM

Just dropping by to thank you for accepting my friend request. I'd also like to invite you to drop by my profile or web site anytime you want to learn more about me, my music or the places I'll be playing.

It's great to meet you here on MySpace, and I'd love to hear from you anytime. So let me say thanks again for being a new friend, and I pray that this Christmas brings you blessings of great expectation and great joy.

Peace,
Dean Phelps
www.deanphelpsmusic.com
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