Current mood:accomplished
Hello, hello
Hope you are well.
Well things for me have been a little unsettling of late and as the questions keep rolling in, I guess it’s time to say…
A few months ago I was jumping for joy nattering on about the next big thing that was gonna happen in October and how great it was all going to be. However, I had the hiccup of meeting Mr Mean, an industry cowboy, yes one of the sharks that all musicians are warned about…and when I realised this, I was left with a month of no gigs ahead and no single being released. It’s been very disheartening to say the least, affected every area of my life and the band’s, especially being self-managed it’s been pretty tough picking up the pieces to keep up the momentum and my promise to you.
It’s left me questioning whether I’ve got what it takes, made me think long and hard about the direction and risks I took this year and whether it was worth it, and was left standing at a crossroad with arrows pointing in all directions. I’ve needed time to get my mindset back on track, make things right and stand tall again. And well the only way I know how to do that is dig in and bounce back! But as with all setbacks, come changes.
So after the announcement of being a band, well I’ve actually gone back to being a solo artist. Charlie, Pete and Jon will remain my session musicians but I will also work with other musicians whilst gigging and recording. All gigs will still be the same line-up for this year and from next year new changes will come into effect.
I’ve started writing and co-writing tracks for my next album, cherry picking songs for recording. Dates for the previews and release will be announced when it’s all ready.
Sorry I didn’t tell you sooner but I was worried how this would impact on everything and it’s all actually still massively positive and moving in the right direction because I didn’t stop doing what I do, even with that jolt of lightning shifting the energy ever so slightly!!! So…onwards and upwards as they say :>
And, working on that positive vibe I’ve been incredibly busy securing some regular spots where you can catch me as well as the band play. Check it out and c’mon down!
HerShow at Fahrenheit 55, Every Thursday 7:30pm-10pm
* Lisa Theunissen and Charlie Tottman (plus guests) residency at Fahrenheit 55 every Thursday night singing soul, motown, blues, jazz, pop and more. Place your requests! :> *
Tel: 01483 579111
Address: Milk House Gate, off the High Street, Guildford, Surrey, GU1 3EZ
Map: http://www.fahrenheit55.co.uk
HerShow at 15 Minute Club, Every Sunday 7:30-10:30pm
* Lisa Theunissen promotes talented, upcoming artists as well as opens the night with her originals, check out this fantastic night of live music! *
Address: Held at various venues each week, please check http://www.myspace.com/lisatheunissen to be sure as to where you can catch her!
Rustic @ Bucks Student Union, 11th November 2008 @ 8pm
* Lisa Theunissen acoustic-solo *
Address: Bucks Student Union, Queen Alexandra Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 2JZ
Tickets: £5
Map: http://www.myspace.com/zekeentertainments
The Big Show at Halfmoon, 20th November 2008 @ 8pm
* Lisa Theunissen Band headlining (10:15pm-11pm) with Pete du Pon (8:45-9:15pm) and Hannah Dawson Project support (9:30pm-10pm) *
Tickets: £5 in advance http://www.ticketweb.co.uk/user/?region=gb_london&query=detail&event=283277&interface=halfmoon
Tel: 020 8780 9383
Address: 93 Lower Richmond Road, Putney, London, SW15 1EU
Map: http://www.halfmoon.co.uk/information/directions.htm
Unsigned Berkshire with Raw Linx at Jagz, 21st November 2008 @ 8pm
* Lisa Theunissen Band *
Tel: 01344 878100
Address: Station Hill, Ascot, Berkshire, SL5 9EG
Tickets: £5 on the door
Map: http://www.jagz.co.uk/music.php?band_id=220
Thank you for all your ongoing support, you’ve certainly kept me inspired during this time! So keep shaking your pom-poms of support cause I’m gonna make this right, and that’s that!
Looking forward to seeing you real soon :>
LT
XXX