Jenny Goodspeed News

Alrighty, here’s the latest:
Got some time to kill today? I’m in the semi-finals of the Bluegrass Channel at OURSTAGE.COM – If you happen to be an OURSTAGE member, you have until midnight tonight to vote and help get me into the finals. I’m too old for American Idol and I can’t dance, so this is my only chance for fame and fortune. Thanks.
I was selected to perform at the FALCON RIDGE/GRASSY HILL EMERGING ARTIST SHOWCASE at the Falcon Ridge Folk Festival on July 24th. Falcon Ridge is a fantastic festival and I’m just giddy about being up on that stage with 23 other amazing emerging artists (not at the same time). Festival headliners include Janis Ian, Kathy Mattea, Cliff Eberhardt, and many more. Details on tickets can be found here.
My unrecorded song "Lookout Ledge" received an honorable mention in the AMERICAN SONGWRITER Lyrics Contest this month. I’ll be making a home demo of that tune soon and will let you know when I post it.
In addition to a couple local gigs this month, I’ll be at the VANILLA BEAN CAFE in Pomfret, CT – guest hosting for Lisa Martin’s Songwriter Sessions. I just finished a song for it yesterday based on this month’s theme (chosen by last month’s audience) "My Younger Years." That wasn’t too painful. Heh.
Details for all shows are below.

That’s it for now. Be good. Or not. Your choice.
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COMING UP – JULY SHOWS

Thu Jul 9, 2009 – 7:00-8:30 pm
The Vanilla Bean Cafe
Guest hosting Lisa Martin’s Songwriter Sessions featuring Phil Henry, Dennis Caraher, and Rick Berlin
The theme this month is "My Younger Years"
450 Deerfield Road, Pomfret, CT 06259
Sat Jul 11, 2009 – 1:45-2:45 pm – Free
The Shea Theater’s Tines and Tunes Benefit
Joining Katie Clarke & the Green River Band!
Peskeomskut Park in Downtown Turner’s Falls

Thu Jul 16, 2009 – 6:00-8:00 pm – Free
Coop Concerts Thursday Night Series
Outdoor concert at the Energy Park in Greenfield, MA with guitarist and singer/songwriter Tom Carroll and duo Pat and Tex LaMountain.
Katie Clarke and Stephanie Marshall will be putting on some harmonies with me!
Fri July 24, 2009 – 12:00 pm
Falcon Ridge Folk Festival
Emerging Artist Showcase!
The festival will be held July 23-26 in Hillsdale, NY – 4 days of folk music and dance at the foot of the Berkshires! Ticket info is here.