Kristen Ward


NEW RELEASE by KRISTEN WARD

"CHARLES"

AVAILABLE APRIL 6th 2010


Dear Readers,
We are very excited to announce the official release date of Kristen Ward's latest album,

"CHARLES"

AVAILABLE APRIL 6th 2010

The record will be available through digital stores online, (itunes, amazon, kristenward.com, and many more...). Physical copies will be sold through Kristen's website and in our favorite Seattle record shops. This unique, acoustic album sounds incredibly lush and absolutely gorgeous! Produced by both Kristen Ward and Brad Zeffren, this record was recorded in a 1970's style Seattle apartment. All album art work designed and hand-drawn by Kristen Ward herself. Mark your calendars and get ready for a seriously cool new release.

Be sure to join Kristen's MAILING LIST, and be up to date on all the latest and greatest info.
Also, check out the SHOWS page for upcoming tour dates.
Stay tuned. Stay in touch.






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WINTER COMES WITH A SURPRISE!
ANNOUNCEMENT :

Readers. You heard it here first..... I know I have been going on and on about this new record "My Last Night On Division" which DEFINITELY is still coming in the new year, but, as it turns out, I had a lot of material that I needed to get out of me before I was fully ready to record that album.

And so this is the official announcement!

I have recorded a very dreamy and beautiful seven-song acoustic album. It will be available VERY VERY soon. The title remains a secret for now. The entire record was recorded in a small Ballard apartment that belongs to Seattle's one and only Bradley Zeffren who produced both "Roll Me On" and "Drive Away".
The record is mixed and awaiting mastering. Stay tuned, stay in touch.

Sincerely,
Kristen Ward



Autumn in the Emerald City

Readers. And so it has been another fantastic summer of shows, festivals, road trips, electric guitars, and even the addition of a vintage Airstream trailer. The days are getting shorter and the high overhead summer sun is starting to slant into a sideways orange. The mornings and nights have a chill and you can see your breath in the air if you manage to stay up late enough into the Seattle nights. Another autumn in Seattle's musician packed Ballard neighborhood. This is my neighborhood. And I am facing down what had morphed into the recording of two albums set for a release in 2010. Though we had hoped to get back into the studio in the Spring of this year, money has been tight...as I'm sure you all know. But now there's enough bread now and the rock must go on. And so, afternoons are spent in my small third-floor apartment, with the dog, lots and lots of coffee, my trusty computer, a pen and a notebook and a 1968 vintage Gibson. I am putting the finishing touches on what I think are the bones of two great albums to come. And of course the second I think I have "the song" another better one is born. But it's time now. Recording. Winter. Seattle. Rain....it's time. So please stay tuned and in touch...and Happy Autumn.

-Kristen Ward

In the mean time....be sure to visit my Facebook and Myspace pages for more factoids, photos and the like




Be Part of "My Last Night On Division" a New Release by Kristen Ward

Hi everyone. It is the beginning of my newest project, a fund-raising effort. The fund raiser will finance my newest release, "My Last Night on Division", which I plan on recording in summer 2009. Donations and pre-sales start now and sales from my art show will also contribute to the cause. Read further to find out more...or CLICK HERE to follow a link to a blog where you can read all the details, and about how you can get involved! Join my mailing list, send me your ideas, and Please Stay tuned!!



SPRING TIME in the EMERALD CITY


Back in the Emerald City, after 2 months song-writing in Mexico. Lots happening... my band and I are starting pre-production for my 3rd full length album. We hope to record late spring of 2009. Many of you already know of my 2008 release, titled "Drive Away". The record features Mike McCready of Pearl Jam and many other incredible Seattle musicians. What many of you may not know, is the record was funded by pre-sales and donations made by fans online. I am hoping to start another fund-raiser of this sort in the near future in order to finance the recording of my third album. If you would like to be part of this project or want to know more, feel free to join my mailing list on the "CONTACT" page. In addition to living in the all-consuming world of music and band promotion, I have spent some time with my second big love...painting. I will be having an art show May 9th in Ballard, Wa. It will be at a friends space on Old Ballard Ave. Lots of drinks, music, and yes, all of my latest paintings. AND EVERYONE IS INVITED! This once again brings me to the genius of my mailing list. Join it! And you will stay informed. Put the show on your calendar. Come hang out with me and my friends and look, buy, listen, whatever.

Don't forget to check out the SHOWS page aswell as Kristen's MYSPACE and FACEBOOK pages!


DECEMBER....

So, it's winter in Seattle and lots is happening. I turned 26 yesterday. 26 on the 26th. People keep telling that is my "golden birthday". Who the hell knows? I certainly didn't get any gold from anyone. I am in the process of gearing up for my 3rd record, set for release in summer of 2009. I will be traveling through Mexico for the month of January to finish some song-writing. Traveling with nothing more that a backpack, guitar and my laptop, it will be an adventure I'm sure. Before I go, I'm playing a last minute show at the Sunset Tavern in Ballard with "North Twin" and Jeff Fielder. Come on out!


Don't forget to visit my MYSPACE page to find more info, photos and new songs!

Hello readers!

Come out and join us November 21st. at the Triple Door in downtown Seattle, for a wonderful night of music that is for a great cause. I will be part of the benefit concert "Gimme Shelter" for The Downtown Emergency Service Center (DESC). Also playing that night are artists: Tiny Vipers and Billy Joe and the Dusty 45s.
Go to www.thetripledoor.net for showtimes and ticket sales.

Upcoming Shows:

November 14 Cave B Cellars Quincy, WA
November 21 The Triple Door Seattle, WA
December 09 The Tractor Seattle, WA
December 19 The Brick Roslyn, WA
December 20 The High Dive Seattle, WA

Don't forget to visit my MYSPACE page to find new songs, pictures and more!


It's autumn. Readers...welcome to my website.

Unless you have had the rare pleasure of sitting around on the floor of my couch-less flat in Seattle, or being trapped in a van with me while I talk your ear off...chances are you have been missing out on the deep workings of my mind. A privilege only my dog, and perhaps band members could claim. Both resigned, with little choice and small chance of escape.
I drove alone across Washington State today. Over the yellow/brown fields that only weeks ago were green. Under the silver drippy sky I thought to myself about how I might handle my new found website freedom and all the glorious power I now posses. The power of "blog". I hate that word.
My name is Kristen Ward. I'm 25. I live in a neighborhood of the Emerald City where there are granola heads, Norwegians, drunks, fishermen and hipsters...city people. There are markets on Sunday and everyone plays the guitar ...including me.
I was born in the Midwest and have lived on the West Coast my whole life. I always wanted a rock band and I got one now. I suppose that's what I'm here to say today. I make records and I work tirelessly to get you to listen.
-Kristen Ward


"Drive Away", the follow-up record to my 2006 debut "Roll Me On", is officially released May 6th, 2008 and is available at online stores such as iTunes, Amazon, and many more. The album, featuring Mike McCready of Pearl Jam, is also sold at local Seattle stores: Sonic Boom, Silver Platters, and Easy Street Records, and hard copies can be purchased online through this website. This record rocks! Get your copy now! Listen to new songs, find recent press,
photos, and merch here on my new website.

Join us May 16th, 2008 to celebrate the release of "Drive Away"...find details for upcoming dates and tour on the shows page.

Don't forget to visit me on MySpace:www.myspace.com/kristenwardmusic
Kristen Ward
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