Connie Kis Andersen

Click here small song sample -Gone Wishin'

Click here for small song sample "Keeping it Simple"

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Small Song Sample "What people Say" from  CD "Once Again"

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Connie Kis Andersen

             

January 30, 2007
Hello friends in music

Just a brief update on my activities in Nashville...
It has been a busy time for me here ... two days after my arrival, I was
singing backing vocals on the same recording session as Louis Nunley and Curtis
Young from the legendary Jordanaires - it was an honour to be part of it and an
awesome experience to see and hear them at work with their friend Alan Hensen,
(often referred to as the 'fifth' Jordanaire). We were singing backing vocals
for the multi Grammy artist, Jimmy Sturr.

While here, I have been doing some edits in the studio and putting the
finishing touches on my new Album, due out in Australia in April.

I have also secured another US release from my current album; Gone
Wishin'. 'Wicked Game' the Chris Isaak track that I have covered will be going
to national radio here on March 19.

I am in with the majors again ... the selection process to get onto CDX (the
NfS equivalent here) is tough with foreign independents usually the last to be
selected, so I feel grateful and blessed for being accepted.

So far I have played at the French Quarters Cafe, The Commodore Sports Bar and
Grill, The Nashville Palace and the renowned Tootsies where I have an open
invitation to return anytime to perform again.

I am the guest artist at Cowboy Church here and will be performing at the
service held on Sunday Morning (10.00am Nashville time) on February 4 at the
texas Troupadoure Theatre. Joanne Cash is one of the hosts with her husband;
Dr Harry Yates who is the pastor.

Then that same evening, I am a guest artist at the famous Bluebird Cafe for a
writers' night. The Nashville City Paper is running a story this Thursday
about it all.

I have also received invitations to front a band for a show in Alabama while
here, but I am not sure I can fit it all in. That's a 'we'll see' project -
but something I certainly would love to be able to do.

On the home front, I found out last week that I am a finalist in the 'Best
Country Music Act' in the industry voted section for the WAMI awards, so I
guess you could say that it has been a great start to the year.

I return home mid February to open the Boyup Brook Festival, which I am looking
forward to as well. It should be a wonderful festival with the line up that
has been advertised.

So, until next time ...
Many warm wishes from
Connie Kis
www.conniekisandersen.com.au
www.myspace.com/conniekisandersen

Come join us celebrate the release of
Connie Kis Andersen’s latest CD

the Connie Kis Andersen title track single from her new album;
Gone Wishin';
Released to Australian radio on NfS 100  September 22, 2005

Released to USA radio on CDX 381 October 17, 2005
"....a stirring song projecting enormous sensitivity through her excellent writing and extraordinary vocal delivery."
"The haunting melody of Gone Wishin' delivers a subtle but timely message to the turbulent world we now live in. Listeners will relate personal experiences through the lyrics and melody of this beautifully orchestrated arrangement."

Released in Australia, September 26, 2005
at the Mildura Country Music Festival

The album Gone Wishin' by Connie Kis
is a 15 track CD of powerful and entertaining songs,
full of passionate melodies and heartfelt lyrics.
The songs communicate depth of emotions
appealing to a diverse range of listening audience.

Hear Connie Kis now click Gone Wishin'  for an Mp3 sample
Read Capital News review now; click Connie Kis review
Read the Capital News article now; click Connie Kis Story
Distributed through;
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Kismana Music on Ph: (08) 9367 9340 Email: info@kismana.com.au 
Web: www.conniekisandersen.com.au
 

Dear Colleagues, Family and Friends....
This is just a brief notice to advise you that I will be away from W.A. from June 2 until July 17, recording and touring.

An 'Out of Office' auto reply will go into effect from June 2 so please hold all emails to info@kismana.com.au  or kismanamusic@iinet.net.au  until after July 17.

To DJs on the NfS list - I hope to follow up my release on NfS # 96 with a phone call upon my return. My lack of communication until then is certainly not due to a lack of enthusiasm or interest in you or your listeners.

To DJs who are playing my material - thank you very much for your kind support. It is most appreciated and I am indebted to you all...
Warm regards and best wishes from
Connie Kis Andersen
www.conniekisandersen.com.au

What's best from the West?
Just ask Connie Kis and she'll get back to you about that!
Out now on the latest compilation of Australian Singles for Radio NfS # 96, is the second national release for Connie Kis titled; I'll Get Back About That.

Since the launch of Connie Kis Andersen's E.P. late in 2004, songs from Keeping It Simple have received great attention and super feedback.

In particular is her current single,
I'll Get Back About That .

This radio friendly track written by Connie Kis makes a refreshing change for the discerning country music listener with it's up-tempo beat, country rock edge and catchy hook.
So listen out for it by tuning in to your favourite country music station!

Photo: Derek S M Cusick
Minnawarra Park, Summer Concert Series 2005

Keeping It Simple is available through LBS Music on ph: (07) 5562 1292
or order it through your favourite music store.
CLICK HERE to read what just a few have said about the E.P.
To hear for yourself … Download MP3 samplers  samplers or listen to full versions at CountryMonkey.com
 May 2005 (2 items)
1. Connie Kis is confirmed to perform at the Mildura Country Music Festival, 2005 2. Connie Kis is #1 most played Country Music Artist in Australia according to International Music charts. See http://nashvillecdstore.hypermart.net/Charts.html 
For more information and interviews please contact Kismana Music at;
Email: info@kismana.com.au 
Web: www.kismanamusic.com.au  and www.conniekisandersen.com.au 
 

Hello friends...
If you like what you've heard of my music, feel free to vote for it at CountryMonkey.com  in particular at this page... http://www.countrymonkey.com/artists/connie_kis_andersen/  and help me raise my profile in Nashville.
Many thanks for your support!
Connie Kis
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Connie Kis Andersen's New Release
Connie Kis Andersen's next national Australian release, "I'll Get Back About That" will be out on NfS #96 in May.
Bio on Connie Kis Andersen.
A professional singer, songwriter and musician since 1983, Connie Kis Andersen was honoured to be the support act for Don McLean at the Burswood Theatre on his recent 2004 tour to Perth.
At the young age of eight, she began learning the banjo-mandolin and by the time she was eleven years old, Connie Kis was already performing at local Town Hall concerts and on guest spots in the Slim Dusty Travelling Show when it came to her hometown of Bourke N.S.W.

With a degree from University of New South Wales and two years of working in Special Education in Sydney, she re-located to teach in Perth, Western Australia and began pursuing a part-time profession in her first love - music, performing as the lead singer in several bands, trios and duos, the most current of which are pop cover duo, Kis 'n Tel and acoustic original country duo, a.k.a.Kis and country band, The Coatailers.
During that earlier period she also recorded her own material in Jakarta and performed it on Asian TV for the
English Hour show. Her music was subsequently licensed to the station's label for use with Indonesia's #1 performing artist.
By 1998, her focus had turned to a full-time career in music and since then, Connie Kis:

* Has established through her business Kismana Music, a co-operative of independent artists with music for promotion and sale through the Internet, namely the Kismana Ko-Op.

* Served time as Board member, Vice President and President of the West Australian Music Industry Association (WAM) 1999 - 2001 inclusively.
* Currently serves as a panellist on the Arts Development Panel and Contemporary Music Panel for Arts WA.
* Currently teaches voice production weekly at TAFE (during school terms) and workshops at UWA Extension.
* Has had material signed to GoldWax Records, an independent record label based in Atlanta, USA.
* Held the acting position of General manager of KULCHA - Multicultural Arts of WA Inc whilst the organisation re-structured - 2004.
* Composed and recorded the ambient backing music for eleven independent talking book releases as well as the score for an independent filmography.
Please click on this link to view Connie's Press Kit
http://www.conniekisandersen.com.au
Kind regards
Paula Sheldrick
ACMLA
Review Written By Smoky Sheldrick ACMLA

Connie Kis Andersen "Keeping It Simple"
Connie has a very unique sound, quiet pleasant to listen to. Each of the five tracks here are potential chart toppers, especially track (5) "Lets Keep It Simple" a duet between Connie and Gary Buck from America who also co-produced this album.

Connie has dedicated this duet album to the memory of Gary Buck who passed away in 2003. Other standouts for me are track (3) "You Stole My Heart" and track (4) "It's Too Late" the other two are not far behind.

Great artwork, musicians, vocals, in fact the whole package is a winner. Don't miss this one! Through Kismana Music CD-CK A02 and www.acmla.com.au 
Regards
Paula Sheldrick
Editor & Promotions Officer
Western Derby Pre-game Showdown
Connie Kis will be performing songs from her latest E.P, 'Keeping It Simple'
along with new material to be recorded and released later this year.

Sports and drama caster, Rod Grljusich, will be hosting this special event with a live panel interview, 'grilling' star players, Peter Bell, Paul Hasleby, Chad Fletcher, Glen Jacovich as only he knows how to.

Closing the event will be Connie Kis singing; 'I'll Get Back About That', the second track from her E.P and one which was selected as part of the Kiss My WAMI 2005 Compilation CD, representing the best of all music from the West.

This same track has charted in Europe and will be her next single release nationally through NfS, due out in May throughout Australia.
For breakfast bookings contact; Brianna at Meads Mosman Bay on; (08) 93834424
(Tickets: $95pp or $900 table of 10)
or
For more information email; info@kismana.com.au
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Connie Kis Andersen is "Keeping It Simple"

A professional singer, songwriter and musician since 1983, Connie Kis Andersen was honoured to be the support act for Don McLean at the Burswood Theatre on his recent 2004 tour to Perth, Western Australia

At the young age of eight, she began learning the banjo-mandolin and by the time she was eleven years old, Connie Kis was already performing at local Town Hall concerts and on guest spots in the Slim Dusty Travelling Show when it came to her then hometown of Bourke N.S.W.

An avid songwriter and the lead singer with a number of bands and duos, the most recent of which is Kis'n Tel and her current 4 piece band; The Coatailers', Connie Kis sings and plays acoustic rhythm guitar and percussion, wowing her audiences with unforgettable performances.

She recently released her debut E.P., Keeping it Simple, a transatlantic blend of country music influences recorded in Nashville and Western Australia.
This long distance (and sometimes not so simple) recording venture, supported by the WA government through  ArtsWA.  

Keeping It Simple is dedicated to Gary's memory.

Click Here to download Mp3 sampler

The recording project was truly an international undertaking given that all songs were written and performed by Danish born Australian, Connie Kis and the recording was produced by renowned Canadian recording artist and producer Gary Buck.  To add to that International mix, it was engineered  by American Tom Pick, a 14 time Grammy Award winner.

The backing tracks were recorded in Nashville by some of Country Music's finest session musicians.  Vocals were dubbed and all tracks mixed at Northbridge Sound Studios in Western Australia by Perth's acclaimed engineer, John Villani.
Goldust Productions Nashville, mastered the E.P.
 
Track 5, Let's Keep It Simple, a duet with Gary Buck is one of his last known recordings. Sadly, he passed away before the completion of the project.
 

Other industry background...
Connie Kis:
* Has also recorded her own material in Jakarta and performed it on Asian TV for the English Hour show. Her music was subsequently licensed to the station's label for use with Indonesia's #1 performing artist.

*Has established through her business Kismana Music, a co-operative of independent artists with music for promotion and sale through the Internet, namely the Kismana Ko-Op.

* Served time as Board member, Vice President and President of the West Australian Music Industry Association (WAM) 1999 - 2001 inclusively.

* Currently serves as a panellist on the Arts Development Panel and Contemporary Music Panel for ArtsWA.

* Currently teaches voice production weekly at TAFE (during school terms) and workshops at UWA Extension.

* Held the acting position of General manager of KULCHA - Multicultural Arts of WA Inc whilst the organisation re-structured - 2004.

* Has had material signed to GoldWax Records, an independent record label based in Atlanta, USA.

* Composed and recorded the ambient backing music for eleven independent talking book releases as well as the score for an independent filmography.

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Slim Dusty loaned Connie Kis his hat for this performance

at the Bourke Town all back in the 60's.