"Going Under" official music video by Sarah Donner

April showers bring new mp3s & Lisa Loeb

I am slightly addicted to the eagle cam. The family with three newly hatched eaglets are on camera 24/7. http://www.ustream.tv/decoraheagles It satisfies my meager maternal instincts, especially since it's been a few months since I've had a kitten to love. Momma feeds her babies fleshy bits from her stash of carcasses in the nest. It's amazing what they can do without thumbs.

The acoustic Going Under mp3 (featured in the upcoming music video) is out for downloading! http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/sarahdonner5 is where you can purchase the track! If you prefer the schmancy iTunes and Amazon, you'll have to be patient.

UPCOMING SHOWS!

Thurs. 4/14 Princeton University Campus Club (open to PU students ONLY), 10pm

Sat. 4/16 Scrape, Paint, and Rock Indie Music Night Come early and help us beautify the Pavilion!
Bring your brushes and scrapers, 1pm. Princeton NJ (IMN at 7pm, $5)

Sun. 4/17 Independence Hall, Philadelphia, 12:30pm Marriage Equality event held by Temple University, free!

Mon. 4/18 Soupcon Salon @Manon Lambertville NJ, 7pm BYOB, $15 gets you a tasty meal and music

Thurs. 4/21 Bentley University Waltham MA, 9pm

Sat. 4/23 Waterstreet Cafe Fall River MA, 7pm, $5

Sun. 4/24 Precinct w/Slant of Light Somerville MA, 9pm, $7

Sat. 4/30 Communiversity Day Princeton NJ

Wed. 5/11 Roots Brooklyn NY 8pm Park Slope show with Chris Q. Murphy and friends

Finally, I'm going to be opening for Lisa Loeb on July 29th at the Musikfest Cafe in Bethlehem, PA! I remember trying to cover her tunes when I was starting out. Thanks to Lisa Loeb, I learned the Bm bar chord!

BaCaw!
Sarah Donner

TNR trust and a live web show!

Why hello savoury and sweet friends,

I've been TNRing for the past two weeks (that's hip code for trap, neuter, return), and let me tell those cats are none too pleased. Initially I felt terrible like I had abused the trust of friends. I know they only love me because I am the gatekeeper of kibble, but still. Anyways, now I'm on a roll and ready to spay the town! A few people have asked how they can help, and if you're interested in sponsoring a stray let me know. I'll send you a picture of your cat, and they will write you letters every other month. For just 75¢ a day, you can change the course of a life... and reduce the feral population of my back yard.

Next up, there is a show for ANYBODY with INTERWEBNETS.www.StageIt.com will be hosting my first web streaming live show at 8pm EST, March 1st! Watch me play songs for you from your computer. You don't even need pants on! I'm training up Puma Bean to open the show with a couple tricks. I will also announce a new project. You need high speed internet and 50¢. Tickets are limited, so be sure to sign up early. Also, send me requests if you have them.

Shows to grow on:
2/25, 7pm Burlap and Bean (with Bern and the Brights and David Janes), $5

3/1, 8pm EST www.StageIt.com, 50¢, yes 50¢ (13 tickets left!)

3/5, 7pm Spiritmouth Coffeehouse, Succasunna NJ

3/11, 7pm World Cafe Live (early show opening for Rebecca Pronsky), Philadelphia

3/12, 8pm Cafe International, Trenton NJ

3/19, 7pm Indie Music Night @Arts Council of Princeton, $5

4/4, 8pm The Bitter End (Songcircle presents), NYC, $10

4/8, 7pm Reader's Cafe, Hanover PA

No more puppets! The music video is scheduled for late March, and I am thrilled to bits to have Natali Jones directing and Matthew Campbell designing. Now I need a costume, so if you're really motivated you can start sending me dresses.

Thanks for signing up to be on my listy mcList. Here is a free download of my single Treeline because the Sleepy Kitten video just passed 20,000 hits on YouTube! The summer tour is coming together with stops in Pittsburgh, Columbus, Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul, Des Moines, Omaha, Denver, St. Louis, North Carolina, Atlanta, Knoxville, and more. You stay tuned, and I'll keep it pink.

Bring out the bronzer,
Sarah Donner

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The Center Pivot Irrigation Song!

The Center Pivot Irrigation Song for all you who enjoy good drainage.

Overrated New Year EP

The Overrated New Year EP is shiny and decorated with the fanciest Target stickers I could find! Four tracks encased in kitty glitter goodness are available for a limited time. $5 gets you the tracks:

1. Overrated New Year

2. Angels We Have Heard on High (I pulled out the rusty ol' violin skillz on this track)

3. We Three Kings

4. I've Got My Love to Keep Me Warm

Message me at sarah(AT)sarahdonner.com if you'd like to paypal me your smackers. Mr. Postman would be happy to bring you my tidings of good cheer. Otherwise come to a show this month and get it yourself baby! www.sarahdonner.com for listings.

Happy Christmas and Hanukah to you! May 2010 bring more of what you love the most.

Marmellow Fights and Taxidermied Penguin

I enjoyed a cultural tradition on July 4th at Ocean Beach in San Diego. After the fireworks are over, hundreds of kids poised with their bags of confectionery goodness take ruthless aim and pelt each other for about 10 minutes. It can even be a little dangerous when the marshmellows fly through bonfires and hit targets on the other side. I engaged in the pelting myself, and it was good times. Let's not worry about cleanup and bring this tradition back to the east coast!

The show at Lestat's was the best. Dave Booda is one of the most entertaining songwriters I've ever seen- a real showman. Impressions, costumes, and Kermit the Frog- an impressive Kermit the Frog at that. Lou is a great soundman, and his shy dog Toby roams the venue all night long.
I hope to return as soon.

We went to the Birch Aquarium in La Jolla, but I must admit it was not as impressive as some other spots. A taxidermied penguin doth not a penguin exhibit make. This tour has made me an aquatic snob. However, San Diego redeemed itself when I found a seal sanctuary, baby seagulls, beach squirrels, and crab tide pools all right there on the beach. And bonus, the beach is free!

Now it's onto St. Louis for a show at Cranky Yellow on Friday night. Pictured above is Utah and kids being kids.

PT 3 Acrocats of Chicago!

So I think one of my first posts on this blog had this same chicken. Similar pose.

Anyways, it is well worth your $12 to see the Acrocats. Who doesn't want to see a gopher with a cowboy hat on driving a truck or raising a flag? How can you resist three cats in a band? THUMBS? Who needs thumbs? I finally know how the best hoop for cats to jump through too. I was on the lookout for Puma Bean's next trick. The embroidery hoop is the way to go apparently. I'm not sure how well it would take to flame though...

I love me some Chicago though. It's a fine city, probably because I'm only here when it's above 70 degrees. We had some fine beer at The Map Room. I recommend the St. Bernardhaus, a dark sweet belgian. Rain sort of sped up our little picnic in Grant Park, but it was lovely to be outside and enjoying some fine cheese and gluten free crackers.

Oh and the show at Reggie's Music Joint was lovely. The bill was a little odd having me be the 'easy listening' act to open up for rock/metal bands Curbside Beauty and Munger. You still can't beat the supportive crowds though or $5 all you can eat sloppy joe's.

To Madison, WI we go...