December 25 is mere moments away... we can't let the season go by without sending you a little something from all of the women of Jeans 'n Classics... Enjoy!
Happy Holidays!
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Lis Soderberg:
Lis sends everyone her warmest of holiday wishes, along with a link to her younger daughter Ellis Barkman's cover of the Christmas classic, "You're a Mean One, Mr. Grinch".
http://soundcloud.com/ellie-barkman/youre-a-mean-one-mr-grinch
(Ellis is 17 years old and will be graduating high school in the Spring. She claims music is a hobby for her, but she sounds like a little more than a hobbyist! We hear she has been accepted into University of Ottawa next year... congrats Ellis!)
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Andrea Koziol:
"Sending light filled wishes to everyone out there! The dark December days are luscious to me because they are filled with the people I love, and of course, a whole lotta good eating! I'm looking forward to hunkering down with my family over the next few weeks, and also having the time to write some new music for a few of the projects I'm involved with outside of Jeans 'n Classics.
One of those projects is my brand new collaboration Tarbelle. www.tarbelle.com Have a listen...
Happy Holidays! Here's to a wicked 2015 for all!"
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Kathryn Rose:
"Shalom! I've had another great year singing and doing admin and tour coordination for Jeans 'n Classics.
I have three things to share with you this holiday season...
#1. When it's the first night of Hanukkah and you are about to get the kids from after school daycare and you realize your warped aluminum sad and sorry excuse for a menorah simply needs to be retired, but those 8 days and nights aren't going to light themselves...
....A suspended bread board with tea lights will definitely do in a pinch! Now you know! Now I know!
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| The lazy susan even fit underneath it with applesauce and sour cream for the potato latkes! |
#2. It's a KR Khristmas! Listen to my version of a few Xmas faves here: https://soundcloud.com/kr_kathrynrose/sets/its-a-kr-khristmas-1
...Maybe next year I'll record some Hanukkah hits.
#3. You can make butter (well, a butter substitute) out of coconut oil and cold pressed flaxseed oil. I made 12 jars of it this year as gifts. (Spoiler Alert to friends of mine who haven't received it yet.) Recipe below.
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1. Soften a bottle of Coconut Oil by setting jar in a pan of hot water.
2. Pour the soft contents (2 cups) (or 1 + 1/2 cups) Coconut Oil into a pan and heat on the stove medium heat. Add 1-2 cloves of garlic and 1 medium onion chopped. Cook for 3 mins or until partially clear. Remove from oil. Save and reuse cooked vegetables if desired.
3. Let Coconut Oil cool. Then add 1 cup (or 3/4) of cold pressed flaxseed oil. Mix.
4. Pour flavoured fat mixture back into jars and refrigerate. Use as butter adding sea salt or Herbamare before eating.
5. Step 2 is optional if you don't like onion or garlic, leave plain or add other herbs.
Before I sign off, I'd like to send a special shout out of thanks to an unseen woman of Jeans 'n Classics, our webmistress Tara Bowd of Sonic Notes. Tara has been very busy revamping many elements at our website this year. Thank you Tara! Check out the changes and additions at: www.jeansnclassics.com
Happy Holidays whatever you celebrate! Looking very forward to the JNC shows in 2015."
xo kr
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Leah Salomaa:
"Winter Solstice and Merry Christmas greetings from me over here in downtown Toronto!
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| Here I am singing The Holly and the Ivy as part of the St. Anne's Anglican Church Christmas concert on December 7. |
This holiday I will be curling up with some good books and taking things real slow. I'll also be editing my new music video soon to be up on my website.
Check for updates at www.leahsalomaa.com. All the best to you and yours. Let's have a cracking 2015!"
Stephanie Martin:
"One of the greatest joys in my life is to get on a stage with a symphony orchestra and feel and be part of the glorious sound! Today, my wish for the whole extended JnC family across North America and around the world is for a happy, healthy and safe holiday season!"
(After a successful recent Kickstarter campaign, Stephanie will soon be working on her next album project, "Walk in the Light." This past month, Stephanie graced the intimate, unique Musideum stage in Toronto for a 2-night run on December 12 & 13, providing a taste of her new material. JnC singers Gavin Hope and Kathryn Rose were in attendance, Stephanie was wonderful! Here's a shot from the Saturday night performance.):
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Rique Franks:
The beautiful and talented Rique Franks also sends her best holiday wishes, along with her version of "Little Drummer Boy" from a few years ago. Have a listen.
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Katalin Kiss:
"Happy Holidays to the loyal and kind friends of Jeans and Classics. Looking forward to another year of shows, with some of the greatest orchestras across North America. Wishing you and yours all the best.
Love, Katalin Kiss"
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| The view from Katalin's wintry log cabin window in Picton, Ontario. |
Those are our holiday messages!
See you for our 2 upcoming New Year's Eve shows:
•Back to Back - the Music of Elton John and Billy & Joel with the Reading Symphony, (Reading, Philadelphia);
•Shaken Not Stirred - the Music of James Bond with the Lima Symphony (Lima, Ohio).
...and at all the shows in 2015!
(2015 concert calendar.)
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