Welcome, Mortals!
Here lies the official website of
Kristen Lawrence's
Halloween Carols™
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- "Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven'" -
Kristen's New CD Is Now Online For Sale.
Read about the songs, and download TEACHER LESSON PLANS HERE.
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Dear Polterguests,
I write Halloween music to be enjoyed the entire month of October. Such an enticing holiday at the end of such a beautiful month calls for celebratory music starting on the 1st, not confined to the 31st alone...
...(though some of you have written to me, saying you listen to my Halloween music all year long, for which I thank you, and put extra candy in your trick-or-treat satchels).
Here on my website, Trick-or-Treaters of all ages and backgrounds can find plenty of treats, including some free downloads ~ just click near the bottom of that column to your right.
If my music finds a place in your souls, perhaps next to spiced cider, jack o' lanterns, chilly air, beautiful leaves, and fluffy cats...
...then may I invite you to join my street team of P.U.M.P.K.I.N.S. (Porchgoers Under Masks Promoting Kristen's Intriguing New Sound), and simply tell your friends about the Halloween Carols™. Please come to my facebook page and post about your street team adventures sharing my Halloween music!
If you would like to receive updates on my recordings and performances, please join my email list above.
Thank you for visiting. I hope every October is an enchanting one for you, full of music, sights, tastes, scents, and feelings that rapturously haunt and deliciously linger.
Happy Halloween!
Kristen
News
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February/March 2013
Kristen's birthday is coming up soon (March 2), and she'd like to give a gift to YOU.
Post an original picture or meme on her facebook page that is funny or pretty or profound or whatever ...
... and all-around birthday-ish ... (keep it clean; naughty trick-or-treaters will be kicked off Kristen's porch) ...
... and to the three she likes best she'll send a signed copy of her CD, "Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven'" (international participation welcome; Kristen will send mail far and wide).
Ready ... go! Post now through, oh, a little past her birthday. Have fun. Age jokes are totally allowed. But do remember:
"I'm 37; I'm not old." -- Monty Python
Please tell your friends! Help Kristen bump her facebook page birthday party above 6,000. Thanks! We love you!
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September 2012
Live performances for October:
October 2 – 7pm, The Colony Theatre in Burbank, “The Big Read” with Ben Hansen, Fritz Coleman, and more. I will be performing “The Raven” on a set list with readings.
October 3 – 7pm, Tustin Library, an hour concert of “The Raven” and my Halloween Carols
October 4 – 7pm, Burbank Central Library, “The Big Read,” an hour concert of “The Raven” and my Halloween Carols
October 11 – 4pm, Orange Library, children’s not-too-scary Halloween concert
October 16 – 4pm, Tustin Library, children’s not-too-scary Halloween concert
October 27 – 7pm, Episcopal Church of the Messiah, Santa Ana, my debut as a silent movie organist for “The Phantom of the Opera” starring Lon Chaney
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August 2012
To celebrate Black Cat Appreciation Day on August 17, get a free download of "Cats in the Catacombs" -- featuring Molly Macabre the Halloween Cat as guest vocalist.
Share the "mews news" with cat crazies everywhere!
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July 2012
Beautiful art from Ann-christine Immersköld of Sweden:
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July 2012
Next week, July 30 - August 3...
* A MIDSUMMER DOWNLOADER'S DREAM SALE *
25% off Kristen's MP3 album downloads at CD Baby
CD Baby is letting artists keep 100% of their MP3 sales the week of July 30 - August 3, so Kristen is passing on the savings to you (they usually keep 25%).
Let's get you prepared for Halloween! Tell friends! Please share this tasty news!
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July 2012
Calling all Trick-or-Treaters!
Would you be so kind as to write a review of Kristen's music on Amazon, iTunes, or CD Baby (or all three... and anywhere else you wish)?
Much gratitude!
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Apri 2012
Baltimore's "The Edgar Allan Poe House & Museum" is holding contests to win Kristen's new CD, "Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven,'" on Thursday and Friday, April 26th and 27th.
To participate, head over to facebook and "like" their page. They'll announce when they'll post the contest questions. Be the first to answer correctly, and you win!
Also, this museum is showing a special advance screening of "The Raven," starring John Cusack, Wednesday, April 25th. RSVP for a free ticket on their website. They will be giving away a few of Kristen's CDs at this event.
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Apri 2012
San Diego's "Write Out Loud -- The Big Read: Shades of Poe" is featuring Kristen's new CD, "Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven,'" at their month-long event: KPBS.org
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Apri 2012
Kristen is featured in this month's Deathy Romantic magazine: Deathly Romantic.
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March 2012
Thanks to Dread Central's Dr. Gash for posting about Kristen's new CD, "Edgar Allan Poe's 'The Raven'": Dread Central.
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December 2011
A special preview of Kristen's upcoming song/album, "The Raven," is now up on YouTube: Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven"
The full version will soon be available on iTunes, Amazon, CD Baby, and others.
Kristen has set all 18 verses of Edgar Allan Poe's "The Raven" to music, and at the time of this post, the final mix is getting closer to completion. Though she didn't know about the upcoming movie (starring John Cusack) when she began this project, it is a fortunate coincidence to be releasing her CD as the cinematic release nears.
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November 2011
Kristen will be playing organ with Pacific Symphony Youth Orchestra on Sunday, November 20, at the Segerstrom Concert Hall at the Orange County Performing Arts Center, 4:00 pm. She will be playing "Mars" from Holst's "The Planets." More info here.
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October 2011
An interview with Kristen on "Suburban Vampire." Read it here.
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October 2011
Announcing the winners in a local (Orange County, California) elementary school contest to write a new verse for the traditional tune, "Ghost of John":
Have you heard of the ghost of Sue?
Swishing and whistling with a whoo.
Oooooooh!
Trying to frighten people with a boo!
- Anika
Have you seen John’s poor dog June?
She barks and howls at the midnight moon!
Oooooooh!
Isn’t it sad she died from a poisoned prune?
- Elliot
Have you heard of the Frozen Head?
Instead of skin, he is made of lead.
Oooooooh!
He goes through a doorway and under a bed.
- Julia
Have you seen the toast for John?
Long white bread with the crust all gone.
Oooooooh!
Wouldn’t it be silly with no crust on?
- Brook
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October 2011
Watch Kristen play J.S. Bach's "Toccata and Fugue in D minor" here.
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October 2011
Win a Signed Set of Kristen's Halloween Carols CDs! Contest runs through October 25, 2011. Details here!
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September 2011
Check out an interview with Kristen on the blog "Spooky, Creepy, Cool"!
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September 2011
Kristen is currently in studio, working on new Halloween music. She hopes to release some of it before Halloween this year. Sign up on her email list above to be notified when it's released!
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September 2011
Kristen will be playing organ with Pacific Symphony in their family Halloween concert, "A Halloween Whodunit." Saturday, October 22, Orange County Performing Arts Center, California. Tickets and info: clicky here!
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July 2011
Kristen's wikipedia article is now online. Come check it out, share it with pals, read tantalizing trinkets if information, and figure out how old she is! Kristen Lawrence
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June 2011
Kristen is playing organ with Pacific Symphony for their Class Act Youth Concerts where over 10,000 school children will be bused to the Orange County Performing Arts Center (June 1, 2, 7). This is part of the Class Act Elementary Partnership Program.
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February 2011
Kristen will be playing a brief spot with Pacific Symphony in their family Beethoven program at the Orange County Performing Arts Center on the beautiful Gillespie organ by C.B. Fisk, conducted by Maxim Eshkenazy. Saturday, March 12. More info: clicky.
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November 2010
Thank you, Trevor Tuminski, for another blog post at Rue Morgue! Kristen had the coincidence of being in the same October 2010 Rue Morgue issue as Iron Maiden "Eddie" artist, Derek Riggs, and then meeting Derek at the The Iron Maidens' Halloween show where she played keys with the talented female tribute band. Click Rue Morgue to see Trevor's blog and YouTube videos.
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October 2010
Kristen's article in Keyboard Magazine: click me! Also available in print this month.
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October 2010
Canadian magazine Rue Morgue is having a contest to win signed copies of Kristen's CDs. Contest ends Friday, October 15th at midnight (Ontario, Canada time!).
Click here for details: Rue Morgue
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October 2010
Kristen's sheet music is now available for download sales:
http://members.sibeliusmusic.com/kristenlawrence
More carols to come, one by one. Have fun dressing up with these sheets!
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September, 2010
Kristen was asked to contribute her thoughts and knowledge about Halloween music and the meaning behind it in Lesley Bannytyne's new book, Halloween Nation: Behind the scenes of America's Fright Night, now available for pre-order.
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September, 2010
Kristen will be playing keys with The Iron Maidens for their Halloween show at the Galaxy Theatre in Santa Ana, CA on Saturday, October 23 from 7 - 11 pm.
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September, 2010
Kristen will be in the October issue of Keyboard Magazine. Here's an online preview ... http://keyboardmag.com/article/120049
KEYNOTES: KRISTEN LAWRENCE: Halloween Deserves Carols, Too!
