tag:lovecreature.com,2005:/blogs/news-from-the-den?p=4news from the den2018-09-25T10:01:35-06:00lovecreature.comfalsetag:lovecreature.com,2005:Post/54429172018-09-25T10:01:35-06:002022-07-20T23:32:25-06:00Free Concert @ The Shed<p>There will be a free concert @ The Shed. Hope to see you there! I'm really looking forward to it. </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The Shed </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">September 29th </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">7:30pm </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">55 West 200 South (in the back) </p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Cedar City, Utah </p>
<p>This is located behind Maverick on main Street. This is an outdoor venue so it is weather dependent. Seating is available, but you might want to bring a favorite folding camping chair or something like that. We were packed last year so who knows. We don't have bathroom facilities but with a purchase, Maverick is close by.</p>lovecreature.comtag:lovecreature.com,2005:Post/53285982018-07-02T17:05:43-06:002022-07-20T04:32:01-06:00Show at the Frontier Folk Life Festival<p>I had a great time at the Frontier Folk Life Festival this year (June 22nd) as I did last year. They changed the performance venue so the performer and audience are completely inside. This makes it very nice for the audience depending on the position of the sun. The event keeps on evolving and getting better and better.</p>lovecreature.comtag:lovecreature.com,2005:Post/49600992017-12-02T22:21:14-07:002022-05-24T11:18:39-06:00Iron County Acoustic Music Association Concert December 15th<p>I'll be performing at the Iron County Acoustic Music Association Dec 15, 7:00 PM at the Community Presbyterian Church, 2279 North Wedgewood Lane, Cedar City, UT There's a $5 suggested donation. Doors open at 6:30pm. Kenny Russell will also be performing. I look forward to catching up with you there. </p>lovecreature.comtag:lovecreature.com,2005:Post/49295072017-11-12T10:37:21-07:002022-05-31T11:03:31-06:00Love Creature @ Sand Hollow Resort<p>I'll be playing at Sand Hollow Resort located in Hurricane, Saturday, November 18th 6:30-9:00. (435) 656-4653 for info. Please check the concert schedule for details. This is a great venue, I'm really looking forward to it. I've been writing some new songs, and am looking forward to sharing them. Hope to see you there.</p>lovecreature.comtag:lovecreature.com,2005:Post/48005042017-08-02T14:22:19-06:002022-08-16T06:02:28-06:00Concert August 12 @ 8:00pm<p>There will be a free concert @ The Shed. Hope to see you there! I'm really looking forward to it.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">The Shed</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">August 12th</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">8:00pm</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">55 West 200 South (in the back)</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Cedar City, Utah</p>
<p>This is located behind Maverick on main Street. This is an outdoor venue so it is weather dependent. Seating is available, but you might want to bring a favorite folding camping chair or something like that. We were packed last year so who knows. We don't have bathroom facilities but with a purchase, Maverick is close by.</p>lovecreature.comtag:lovecreature.com,2005:Post/47567822017-06-19T12:45:00-06:002022-05-24T07:50:45-06:00Frontier Folk Festival Performance<p>I had a great time playing at the Frontier Folk Festival. They turned out over 1,100 people on Saturday. Thanks to Todd Prince, the Frontier Homestead State park manager, the sound and stage were top notch. It's an annual event. Over 30 artists from Utah, Arizona and Nevada were at the event offering a unique and hand-crafted shopping experience for all who visited. People browsed the unique shops, tasting the array of food provided by their food vendors and enjoying the live music. They strive to create a frontier atmosphere which can be enjoyed by the entire family. I look forward to going back next year.</p>lovecreature.comtag:lovecreature.com,2005:Post/15715732015-08-26T09:34:18-06:002022-05-23T03:05:11-06:00Love Creature @ The Music Barn<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="239" src="//www.youtube.com/embed/YbXT09zoXy4?list=UUHHTkL-uEoHt0mZgZgHBq3g&wmode=transparent" width="425"></iframe><br> lovecreature.comtag:lovecreature.com,2005:Post/38154662015-08-11T13:57:09-06:002022-04-23T10:31:44-06:00Concert @ OTC August 22, 2015I will be performing at Off The Cuff (OTC). OTC is located right next to IFA & Staples on Main Street. This show will feature Brad Colerick. I'm looking forward to it!<br><br>August 22nd marks another great evening of acoustic music at Off The Cuff in Cedar City.<br>Billboard Magazine called Brad Colerick "one of a baker's dozen of acts to watch in the folk community around the world." A finalist at Kerrville, Falcon Ridge, and Sisters Folk Festival songwriter competitions, Colerick’s songs have landed in the top 5 of both the Folk-DJ and Euro-Americana charts. Opening the 7:30 show, will be acclaimed Cedar City singer-songwriter, Karyn Whittemore.<br>Advance tickets are $12 at Groovacious. Tickets at the door - $15.<br><br>Sorry, It's been awhile since I posted or performed, but there's some things that needed tending to in the health arena. I've also been writing a lot of exciting stuff I'm anxious to perform and have you hear. Hope to see you there!lovecreature.comtag:lovecreature.com,2005:Post/9658402013-06-18T10:49:32-06:002022-04-27T08:34:40-06:00Love Creature @ Elko's Motorcycle Jamboree "Rumble in the Rubies"<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/28557/c17713d435028454d43bdb5356d8817e291889e9/original/Elko-425-IMG_2214.jpg?1371593413" class="size_orig justify_absBottom border_" alt="" height="421" width="425" /><br>
We had a blast at The motorcycle Rally "Rumble in the Rubies" in Elko this past weekend. Great audience and great event. Thanks to Brandie for having us out. We also hung out with a great band from LA called American Made. What an excellent group of musicians and great group of people. They put on a great show.<br type="_moz">lovecreature.comtag:lovecreature.com,2005:Post/8743292013-06-04T07:11:11-06:002022-04-23T10:35:52-06:00Love Creature Coming up at the Elko Motorcycle JamboreeWe're very excited to be going back to the Elko Motorcycle Jamboree this year. If your're in to bikes, this is the place to be June 14th & 15th. Just drive to Elko and stop when you smell the biker leather. We had a blast last year! Our schedule is thus:<br><div style="text-align: center;"><b>June 14th<br>
12:30 -3:00 pm C Block Stage<br><br>
June 15th<br>
11:30 - 2:00pm A Block Stage</b></div>
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We had a blast at the Crescent Moon in Kanab. Truly one of the best venues in Southern Utah. Great stage, great sound system, and the audience was the best. We're looking forward to going back!<br type="_moz">lovecreature.comtag:lovecreature.com,2005:Post/2211022012-09-27T13:50:00-06:002022-04-23T10:35:55-06:00Concert @ Mystic Hot Springs<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/28557/253e4cfc9f867a265c268bcf6d1ea4052951c014/original/Mystic-Hot-Springs-blog-IMG_2025.jpg?1380108975" class="size_orig justify_top border_" alt="" height="232" width="425" /><br>
We went up to Mystic Hot Springs in Monroe, Utah for a Concert. Very cool to say the least. They've got a very groovy vibe going on up there with one of the best TV studios in Utah I'd wager. We got some great videos! It was nice to get these done with two camera operators and Mystic Mike taking the shots from the floor in his booth. Superb directing by Mike. Couldn't be happier! Thanks to mike and his crew!<br><br>
I took this photo of Karyn up at the tubs at Mysic Hot Springs. As you can see, the rock is actually growing into the tub as the hot water from the spring is running into it. Fascinating as Mr. Spock would say.<br><br>
The accomodations couldn't have been better. We actually stayed in a blue bus called the Blue Whale. Timothy Leary would've approved. lovecreature.comtag:lovecreature.com,2005:Post/2211032012-09-07T13:55:00-06:002022-04-23T10:36:20-06:00Review: The Independent "In Love With Love Creature" by Kevin Jones<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/28557/2887d0e6ef94fe3975c73c4b9b893959071cb2b6/original/album-cover-web-200dpi.jpg?1380108975" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="" height="183" width="200" />Flimteen or so years ago, I was offered the cool opportunity to edit this paper, and one of my first orders of business was to make the pleasant drive up to Cedar City to get the goods on the lovely and talented singer-songwriter Karyn Whittemore. Coincidentally, her lavish penthouse loft featured a marvelous view of the very neighborhood where I grew up. Karyn W. offered tasty samplings of her music - a terrific blend of pop smarts and filigreed whisps of the kind of technical skill that explain the music degree on the wall and guitar licks that give her songwriting its "off the wall" charm.<br><br>
You're probably thinking, how does a classically trained violinist and pianist evolve into a "Love Creature"? Well, that's where I come in to explain.<br><br>
As a fellow songwriter, I'd like to first tip my hat to Miss Whittemore for her inspiring longevity in a music scene that has all the stability and support as Lake Ponchatrain. During my tenure as editor of the Indy, I saw support come and go for short-lived scenes and audiences that rarely broke 20 heads and might best be described as inconsistent and fickle - particularly of its own local artists. Allow me to qualify that by stating that there are certainly notable exceptions to this rule - especially in Cedar City - but it is certainly a truism that those who have made serious efforts as career musicians have had to relocate. Karyn is as significant an exception as one could name.<br><br>
The first five songs on Whittemore's new album "Love Creature" (and several others sprinkled in during the final 10) are most definitely a departure from what you've come to expect from a KW record. Karyn has always had fun with sensuality in her lyrics, and as you might surmise, "Love Creature" kicks up the "Pink Panties" ante. The first five tracks bristle with her Love Creature lyrics, as well as up-tempo, band oriented songs that have a certain retro feel - harkening back to the seminal bands of the new wave days (i.e., Blondie, B52s and even Nico era Velvet Underground). Then, just when you're getting used to a whole new Creature, Karyn reverts back to her classic sound, with the lovely interplay between acoustic guitar, violin and haunting vocals. The band is still playing but not so much in your face on the majority of the final 10 tracks.<br><br>
Happily, these more typical songs boast what I think is far and away some of Karyn's best work as a tunesmith and lyricist. Scarce is there a track that doesn't furnish the listener with a memorable chorus hook nicely nested within the production of John Houston, who also contributes on electric guitar, accordion, madolin, and Hammond organ. The band features Tyson Cazier on lead guitar, Ryan Seargent on bass and Shawn Owens on drums - late of Passion Pit, who shine on the first handful of songs before getting lost in the mix on the remaining 10 tracks.<br><br>
I suppose some critcis might point out that "Love Creature" can't decide what kind of album it wants to be, but I'm just happy to have such a wealth of great new material from one of our most reliabel local artists. Perhaps 15 tracks is a bit overkill, but being a songwriter I know that your songs are very much like children, and to suggest that one shoul be clipped is not unlike saying, "Boy, you have a charming family except for that funny-looking short one with the glasses."<br><br>
I was first introduced to KW's talent with her debut EP "Unborn Sky," and a handful of years later with her masterful "Slippery Road," that nicely demonstrated her unique voice, going from her ethereal gossamer thing to a bluesy gutty grit. With her ability to craft catchy tunes while weaving gifted interplay with piano, guitar and violin, I recommend you make a point of seeing Love Creature live or see about getting your hands on one of KW's four releases.<br>lovecreature.comtag:lovecreature.com,2005:Post/2211052012-08-03T14:00:00-06:002022-04-23T10:36:38-06:00Review: Where It's @ "Love Creature" by Love creature by Brian Passey<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/28557/2887d0e6ef94fe3975c73c4b9b893959071cb2b6/original/album-cover-web-200dpi.jpg?1380108975" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="" height="183" width="200" />Karyn Whittemore has been a part of the Southern Utah music scene for some time and has even played Cedar City's Groovefest twice - most recently for the 2012 Best of Groovefest show.<br><br>
Her latest project, "Love Creature," finds Whittemore in band form collaborating with drummer Shawn Owens, guitarist Tyson Cazier and bassist Ryan Sargent. With John Houston producing and adding his master's touch with a variety of instruments, you know it's not your run-of-the-mill local recording.<br><br>
Houston plays instruments as diverse as accordion and organ. His mandolin work is especially notable on the intese "Breathe and Burn."<br><br>
The first few tracks are full of crunchy guitars and Whittemore's rock goddess wails. She has the ability to rock and does it well, but she's even stronger when she doesn't. Whittemore's true strength lies in how she beautifully delivers melodies on the softer tracks like the sublime "Sweetest Little Angel."<br><br>
Whittemore's voice is the star here. She purrs on some, growls on others or simply has fun with cute tracks like "Just Friends" or "Your Right to Be Wrong." She also shows her musical abilities by playing a variety of guitars, piano, and even violin on a few tracks, joining Michael Wager's cello on the mysterious "Spirits of Earth."<br>
Contact Brian Passey at bpassey@thespectrum.com/getlost. Follow him on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PasseyBrian or on Twitter@BrianPassey .lovecreature.comtag:lovecreature.com,2005:Post/2211242012-08-01T14:10:00-06:002022-04-23T10:36:46-06:00Review: Iron County Today "Love Creature To Debut CD At Cedar Concert In The Park"by Carin M. MIller<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/28557/521db80cb9c64cdda9727329c150ca6bdfa2a8da/original/Iron-County-Today-LC-Pic.jpg?1380108975" class="size_orig justify_left border_" alt="" height="245" width="200" />Cedar City - Love Creature will debut their new sound at the CD release party, which they are combining with the Aug 2nd performance at the free Summer Concert in the Park Series in Main Street Park.<br><br>
Stepping away from the traditional singer/songwriter model that Karyn Whittemore has become so well known for in the past, her new ensemble Love Creature, offers a bit of a harder edge for eager fans to sink their teeth into from the seasoned professional.<br><br>
A nurse practitioner by day and a rock star by night, the music on Love Creature's self titled CD is almost as eclectic as Whittemore's range of professions. The sweet melodic tone of her sexy voice easily transforms in styles from one song to the next in a culmination of sounds that leave the listener wanting to hear them again and again.<br><br>
From "Telescopic Jigger Rod" to "Razorback Wilde" to "Yesterday's Girl," each has its own unique flavor that either energizes the listener or soothes them depending on the mood they're in when they pop it in the changer.<br><br>
Although the album has a variety of sounds that differ from one another (almost drastically at times) there is a natural evolution that take place between each new sound that makes the album flow. While it's unusual in today's music market to find such a flexible and versatile compilation of songs that appeal to one audience, Love Creature flawlessly leads one song into the next leaving a feeling of unity to what could have been a slightly disjointed album.<br><br>
Whittemore said the name change was a natural evolution to her writing style. She said that since her sound had shifted and was being pushed in an edgier direction, she wanted to play off of that. she also said her name had marketing difficulties like spelling and the new name would make it easier for fans to find her on the internet while doing a web search.<br><br>
Whittemore said she can't really explain why their was a shift in her sound. She said that the music flows from her in such an orgainc way that she becomes more of a conduit to something that is more ethereal than just her rambling thoughts. It's as if a muse suddenly inspires her, she said.<br><br>
"When I start to write a song, I will first fall in love with some melody," Whittemore said. "A lot of times, I don't even know what the lyrics are at that point."<br><br>
Whittemore said once she has a strong melody she waits patiently while she plays with it in her head, until one day, the lyrics and the song just reveal themselves to her.<br><br>
Drummer Shawn Owens said he has been playing with Whittemore for about three years, and he has enjoyed watching her music develop into the sopisticated and sultry sound that debuts in the new Love Creature CD. He said this is an album that offers something for every listener, and he hopes to see a good turnout for the CD release party August 2nd at 7pm in the Main Street Park.<br><br>
More information about the new CD and Love Creature is available at www.lovecreature.com.<br>lovecreature.comtag:lovecreature.com,2005:Post/738452012-06-26T18:55:00-06:002022-04-23T10:36:52-06:00Love Creature @ KTIM 95.3<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/28557/68dbc5979ad5d0d835991072eef97c047ae9bd41/original/KTIM-IMG_1965.jpg?1380108975" class="size_orig justify_top border_" alt="" height="309" width="425" /><br>
Tim Porter invited Karyn to come by and promote the Love Creature debut CD on KTIM. lovecreature.comtag:lovecreature.com,2005:Post/2212392012-06-24T19:00:00-06:002022-04-23T10:37:01-06:00Karyn Opens Groovefest<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/28557/2482946a58b2f7078632e7946b6ed0c97d98d7fc/original/Groovefest-stage-IMG_1919.jpg?1380108975" class="size_orig justify_top border_" alt="" height="195" width="425" /><br>
Groovefet observed their 10th anniversary this year. To celebrate, they invited the most popular performers over the last ten years. Karyn was honored to perform at Groovfest on this special occasion this year.<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/28557/256e26106411603cbcf23c8f899df0fe52fd01ff/original/Grove-closeup-shrp-IMG_1914.jpg?1380108975" class="size_orig justify_bottom border_" alt="" height="556" width="425" />lovecreature.comtag:lovecreature.com,2005:Post/2212442012-06-17T19:10:00-06:002022-04-23T10:37:09-06:00Love Creature @ the Bonneville Salt Flats on the way to the "Rumble In The Rubies"<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/28557/fd1fe2482deb8a6aee4105c87dac98d1c25d33ca/original/Elko-salt-3-IMG_1829.jpg?1380108975" class="size_orig justify_top border_" alt="" height="284" width="400" /><br>
We stopped off at the Bonneville Salt Flats on the to Elko to perform the Elko Motorcycle Jamboree (Rumble in the Rubies).<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/28557/6a9428d62a4146f4d9e5e5654aac030efc52c654/original/Elko-Salt-foot-IMG_1837.jpg?1380108975" class="size_orig justify_bottom border_" alt="" height="293" width="400" />lovecreature.comtag:lovecreature.com,2005:Post/2212452012-05-30T19:15:00-06:002022-04-23T10:40:03-06:00Sweet Spot Concert With Jackson Browne's Doug Haywood<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/28557/e2182c8f3d744ea1b3756866b716f706f0fd462f/original/Doug-Haywood-IMG_1796.jpg?1380108975" class="size_orig justify_top border_" alt="" height="338" width="400" /><br>
Karyn and Doug Haywood rehearsing the song they performed together at the Sweet Spot concert. Doug was awsome. it was great to get to see him perform material from his new album.lovecreature.comtag:lovecreature.com,2005:Post/2212472012-02-06T18:25:00-07:002022-04-23T10:40:07-06:00Tracking Vocals.<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/28557/353f20a3173893560b44df874b3006b7d1b4f773/original/ZZ-LC-Blog-IMG_1592.jpg?1380108974" class="size_orig justify_top border_" alt="" height="302" width="400" /><br>
Tracking vocals for the new album. I seem to get a new vocal mic for every album. I used the AT4050 for Slippery Road, the Shure KSM44 for Everything's Changed, and now the Avantone CV12 for the Love Creature debut album.lovecreature.comtag:lovecreature.com,2005:Post/2212492012-02-02T18:35:00-07:002023-12-10T12:34:26-07:00Editing In The Studio<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/28557/eb3e5ba56b3aed4952693e7f5e6154ba9b945c42/original/ZZ-LC-Blog-IMG_1585.jpg?1380108974" class="size_orig justify_top border_" alt="" height="280" width="400" /><br>
Editing bass tracks with John Houston. It's been great working with John on this new project. he's the consumat professional. It's so nice to work with someone that can wear all the hats of engineer, producer and musician, and be a master of all of them. lovecreature.com