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NEWS
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(New York, September 2nd 2006)

Today, Kristin's solo album Ports of Call is released on September 2nd by Dren Records!

Here's what online reviewers are saying -

"a remarkably sparse, but intimately beautiful debut"
      - screamingbloodymess.com

"an unequivocal triumph, a debut record that fills the listener with delight"
     - lostwriters.net

How to get a copy for yourself -

Buy it at CD BABY - $12.50 plus shipping
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/kristinmueller

Go to the CD RELEASE SHOW on Wed Sept 6th at 9pm
This is on Wednesday September 6th (Kristin is onstage 9pm-10pm). CDs will be available for purchase at the show (probably at a better price than CD BABY)

The pre-release contest is now finished. Congratulations to H who provided the most interesting recommendation of someone (L) to receive a copy of Ports of Call. Both H and L will both receive their prizes shortly - one in Brighton and one in Manhattan!

(New York, August 2nd 2006)

Exactly a month until Kristin's solo album Ports of Call is released on September 2nd by Dren Records. I've listened to the album and it's beautiful!

To wet your appetites, we've put up MP3 excerpts from three songs off the new album - Domesticity Song, Home and Hopefully. We've also posted the full lyrics to these three songs. The 2003 version of Finding A Woman is still available to download, and you'll have to get the album to compare the 2006 version to its predecessor that made it into a movie. There's a new page that has info about the album and the album art will be posted there by the end of August.

CONTEST! As previously mentioned, we're going to have a contest and the winner gets two free copies of the new album - each with hand decorations and signature by Kristin Mueller herself. One copy is for the winner, and the second copy is to give to a very interesting person that they know.

The question is - Who is the most interesting person that you know personally that you would like to give the album to as a gift? Describe the person, how you know them and why you think it would be interesting to give them the album.

The questions all need to be e-mailed in by the final day of August 2006. The winner will be the person whose choice sounds most interesting. We'll send out the notification of who won by the album release date - September 2nd.

Send your answers to thedishbench (at) yahoo (dot) com and use the subject line "kristin's contest".

(New York, July 27th 2006)

The next chance to check out the new Kristin:Austin duo is Sunday the 30th of July, but if that's too short notice, you still have time to drop everything and get down to the show on Wednesday the 16th of August.

Another reason to go to the 16 August show is you'll get to see Kristin playing drums in Gloria Deluxe. As if that wasn't enough, you'll get the chance to see the highly recommended Matty Charles. And if you don't know what Matty Charles sounds like, why not listen to the new WFMU show Old Time New on the final Friday of every month (6am-9am). This show features Kristin Mueller & Noah Uman as hosts and includes a Matty Charles live performance on the last Friday of every month via web stream only and if you don't get up that early, you can always catch the show on the www.wfmu.org webstream and show archive. (Please note this is not the Flaming Robots of Love show which happens during the 6am-9am Friday timeslot on all other Fridays except the last Friday of the month).

Finally, here's the news you've been waiting for... the Kristin Mueller (solo) album release date is officially September 2nd through Dren Records. I don't want to spoil the excitement by giving it all away now, but rest assured, you'll get preview samples from several more songs before the release date, and possibly a peak at the beautiful artwork too. Finally, when the album is released, it will be available through Amazon.com, CD Baby and I-Tunes. Who knows, we might even throw in a contest for good measure!

(New York, July 6th 2006)

Big big news!!! Kristin's brand new debut CD is expected to be officially released in August! See Dren Records for more on this www.drenrecords.com.

Meanwhile there's a terrific gig with Kristin playing solo on June 6th 2006. It features Gloria Deluxe and the M Shanghai String Band. Austin Hughes (of M Shanghai String Band) has been collaborating with Kristin. They played a gig in Kingston, NY recently (see photos page).

Here's what Kristin has to say about playing with Austin Hughes -

"He and I are recording a collaborative album and are now playing out as a duo that we call kristin:austin. It features some of my songs some of his songs and lots of harmonies. I like it lots and its a more feasible sound for travelling on tour."

If you want to hear a sample from the new album, visit the music page.

(New York, February 20th 2006)

Kristin Mueller will be performing her solo music on Saturday the 11th of March at 9pm at the Brooklyn venue Freddy's Bar & Backroom (www.freddysbackroom.com). Kristin will be followed by Jan Bell at 10pm and M SHANGHAI String Band (www.mshanghaistringband.com) at 11pm. Congratulations, Kristin is putting YOU personally on the GUEST LIST!!! Actually, that's not exactly true, but you can still get in for free, since there is no charge for entry. Yes, there is still something available for free in New York City)

The remarkable singer songwriter Clare Burson (www.clareburson.com) now features Kristin playing drums at the full band gigs. There have been some memorable gigs so far including one at Pete's Candy Store on the 15th of December 2005 and The Living Room on the 17th of February 2006. Find out what all the fuss is about! Set the evening aside the Thursday the 9th of March 2006 for the Clare Burson gig at Mo Pitkins!

A much anticipated solo album by Kristin has now been recorded, and is extimated to be released by mid-2006. The website has a minute-long excerpt of the song "Home" from the upcoming album. You can download the 1.5 MB excerpt of "Home" on this website under the Music page.

A compilation of Ricky Nelson covers songs to be released through Waxfruit.org will feature Kristin playing drums on at least one track by Jeff Mellin.

Gloria Deluxe has already started work on the part II of the trilogy which started with the acclaimed operetta Accidental Nostalgia. Songs from part II (called "must don't whip 'um") were performed at St Ann's Warehouse on the 7th of December 2005.

Caulfield Sisters got a mention in USA Today on the 30th of November 2005 with their verion of The Smiths' song Please Please Please Let Me Get What I Want (from the Pretty in Pink soundtrack). This song was mentioned in USA Today's article about the recent album High School Reunion: A Tribute to Those Great '80s Films (available from American Laundromat Records).

(New York, April 6th 2005)                                 [click to return to top of page]

Caulfield Sisters EP "Say it with Fire" (2004) is now available from American Laundromat Records. They will also appear on the Amercan Laundromat CD compilation of music from 80s movies. The compilation "High School Reunion" is due to arrive in September 2005. The Caulfield Sisters will be contributing a cover version of "Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want” by The Smiths. Other contributing artists include Kristin Hersh!

Further Caulfield Sisters news: John Richards and Cheryl Waters (DJs of Seattle's Legendary KEXP) invited the Caulfield Sisters to perform live during a special week of KEXP broadcasts from the Museum of Television & Radio in NYC (April 4th through April 8th). The Caulfield Sisters performed live in an in-studio performance at noon on Tuesday the 5th of April. Slides of the perfomance are here. Check at KEXP for streaming audio of the recording shortly.

(New York, January 12th 2005)                                 [click to return to top of page]

Gloria Deluxe completed their new album "Accidental Nostalgia" (featuring the music from the operetta of the same name). Those who are curious to hear the new recording should visit the Start Here Films website. These folks have produced a video for one of the tracks! Check it out! Additional mp3s of some of the album tracks are available at the Gloria Deluxe website.

(New York, November 12th 2004)                                 [click to return to top of page]

Word has it that "Accidental Nostalgia" may be released as a CD in 2005. Speaking of CD's, Kristin tells me that her new solo CD is nearly finished.

(New York, October 19th 2004)                                 [click to return to top of page]

In January 2005, the Gloria Deluxe band (which Kristin Mueller is drummer for) will once again be performing the Cynthia Hopkins operetta "Accidental Nostalgia". The shows are in Brooklyn for most of the month, but there is a surprise trip to the Walker Arts Center in Minneapolis, MN from 27th-30th as part of the Out There Series. Don't miss it!

(New York, August 17th 2004)                                 [click to return to top of page]

This just in from Kristin Mueller

"The Caulfield Sisters are proud to annouce the release of our new EP - Say It With Fire. Finally, I am officially included in the C.S. recording roster. It sounds f'n awesome and looks super sweet. If anyone is around this Wednesday, we're having our release show at the Mercury Lounge. Come celebrate this happy moment with us.

I know it's a school night, so no worries if it's too late - but I'm sure I can cut you a sweet deal on the goods should you be able to swing by.

Love to you all.

Kristin"

[web editor's note - I heard this EP recently, and it really is great! Its sound is compelling, lively, haunting, and beautiful. I preferred it to all previous Caulfield Sisters recordings I'd heard. Go to a show and pick up a copy. Find out for yourself.]

(New York, June 29th 2004)                                 [click to return to top of page]

The Caulfield Sisters recorded some terrific sounding material recently (no release date is confirmed yet). Gloria Deluxe may record a CD of Cindy Hopkin's Operetta - Accidental Nostalgia.

(New York, May 23rd 2004)                                 [click to return to top of page]

Kristin has been recording new material and performing live. Gloria Deluxe is touring the West Coast of the USA right now (during May and June 2004).

 

(New York, February 29th 2004)                                 [click to return to top of page]

Kristin's webpage is now an at the easy-to-remember address - kristinmueller.com or www.kristinmueller.com.

 

(New York, February 2nd 2004)                                 [click to return to top of page]

Kristin will appear with her song "When You're Around" on "I'm with Cupid: A Waxfruit TransAtlantic Valentine" jointly released by Stereorrific (USA) and Where It's At is Where You Are or WIAIWYA (UK).

This pop compilation CD features previously unreleased songs "of love & loss, heartache & happiness, wonder & woe" from the following artists - Bearsuit, Motormark, Miss Mary, Riviera F, the Would be Goods, Free Loan Investments, Action Biker, the Cut-Outs, the Oscillators, Igloo, Komatrohn, the Glasses, Thee Fine Lines, the Raindrops, Sunga, the Mumps, the Winter Sleep, Doug Shepard, Since I was a Little Girl, the Seven Inches. The CD package includes a new poem by Garrett Caples, photography by John Soares, and design by Jeff Mellin.

The CD will be released simultaneously at launch-parties in the UK (the 12 Bar Club) and USA (Arlene's Grocery) on Valentine's Day (02-14-2004). Kristin's not in the UK for the release, but I understand that there was some consideration of the idea.

For more about the release, visit:
http://www.waxfruit.org
http://www.stereorrific.com
http://www.wiaiwya.com

 

New York, January 27th 2003                                 [click to return to top of page]

Kristin's song "Finding a Woman" is featured in the recently acclaimed film What Alice Found (Dir A. Dean Bell, 2003). Other contributors to the soundtrack include artists Beth Orton and Emmy-Lou Harris.

This film won Special Jury Prize (Drama) at the 2003 Sundance Film Festival and had its national USA release date on the 5th of December 2003. Kristin played with Hidden Driveways at the film's national premiere. Kristin's friend Emily Grace is the female lead in the film. This is Emily's feature film début.

(click here for reviews of What Alice Found)

 

New York, October 1st 2001                                 [click to return to top of page]

Kristin appears as a guest musician on Jeff Mellin's album Good for a Gander (Stereorrific) in the duet "There Ain't No Ash Will Burn" (Aldridge).
Listen to the track in Real Audio at CD Baby  -  Jeff Mellin info at Stereorrific