Kelly Brightwell: Home

So, this is my first year in Portland, and it's still COLD in JUNE. Coat. Scarf. 2 pairs of socks. Really! There has been one sunny day in 2 weeks. And my umbrella (sure sign that I'm new in town) has been a constant companion.

It just goes to show that seasons are subjective... When does winter end? How long is a springtime? How much does the sun matter? It all depends on where you are, and whether the conditions are favorable for the particular creature you are to come into the fullest fullness of your flowering.

I had an *amazing* outdoor show on one of the loveliest days so far: on May 15th I played at an open house for my favorite acupuncturist & chiropractic & massage clinic. They've been keeping my arms happy and functioning AND keeping me sane through this transition! Check out their website here: http://www.balhic.com/contact.htm

Recently, I've been invited to play a couple of shows! Yay!

I'll be playing with fellow Song-Schooler Ryan Mintz on Mon. June 16th--he's in town the weekend before to play Pride! And I'll be sharing a show on Fri. July 11th with a local act at the 9 Muses Acoustic Pub. The details are on the "Calendar" page! I'd love to see some new and familiar faces there for these Portland-debut shows:)

~k

I visited Memphis at the end of February, courtesy of CD Baby. My fellow Baby and musician, Celia Grace and I hosted 3 nights of private showcases that ran until 3am. The wine was flowing. The Red Bull was flowing. And the music was amazing:)

Some of my favorites were performances by The Pines, Suzanna Choffel, Chuck E. Costa and Chris O'Brien. Check out the links page to go hear their stuff!

I played a few showcases myself, and got to visit with a lot of folks I haven't seen since I had to stop touring. Of course, we made the pilgrimage to Graceland, and got to tour the Gibson facility there as well. Sadly, we did NOT get to stumble down Beale Street this time... but next time? Watch out!

On another note, it was my birthday yesterday, and I celebrated by having my tea leaves read. As a hopeless tea addict, I was pleased to discover yet another reason to revere the leaves. We'll just say that my cup runneth over these days:)

I'm starting to schedule Open Mic performances! Check out the calendar page for details... Yay!

There have been so many changes in my life over the last 2 years... it seems only right that I have a new website too!

Stay tuned as I flesh things out. There will soon be new pictures, current versions of songs I'm working on, and maybe even some dancing;)