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Newsletter 08/2001

American Tour - August 2001

My American tour starts on the 9th of August at Johnny D's club, Someville Mass. Look out for gigs at the Knitting Factory N.Y (August 10) and the Knitting Factory L.A (August 18). The big, bad city normally gives me extra inspiration. I hope I'm in good form, all the dates for the tour are listed on this site.
Future work includes a tour of Germany (10 dates in all) in October, plus 5 shows around Germany and Holland in September. The musicians on the U.S tour are Robert Coyne (guitar, bass, keyboard), Michael Lipton (guitar, bass) and Jupiter Little (drums).

Thanks to all those who attended my concerts in England in April. I thoroughly enjoyed myself (particularly London's Borderline). I hope to be doing more in the U.K in the new year alongside my guitar playing-singing chum Brendan Croker.

Look out for shows in February 2002.
That's it then. Must dash .... the U.S calls.
Thanks for your support,

Kevin Coyne, August 2001

Newsletter 04/2001

I'll never stop ...

2001 is proving to be another busy and interesting year for me. My German tour in February (like my five date Dutch tour in December 2000) was a resounding artistic success. I discovered, despite feeling old and grey and very fifty seven sometimes, that I still love entertaining people. What could be better than the smile of pleasure on a satisfied customer's face? I'll never stop doing what I do. Dropping dead on stage sometimes seems like the perfect way to go. My mini April tour of England, which includes dates at the Borderline in London, Derby Flowerpot and the wondrous Shed in Brawby near York, looks like being an exciting musical challenge. I'll be taking Robert Coyne (guitar) and Steve Smith (drums) with me on the trip, so listen out for stirring renditions of many of the numbers from my recent "Room full of fools" C.D. Robert and Steve were the musicians on the record, and should add an authentic touch to proceedings. I can't wait to get at it.

Other projects in the works include a new book of stories, more exhibitons (Bremen, Germany in October) and more drawing for the record review page of the 'Süddeutsche Zeitung'. Painting, drawing, music and writing help keep me alive. I'm happiest when I'm working. Changing the subject slightly: My recent documentary for Dutch T.V.* turned out to be the best film about me ever made. I'd like to thank Walter and co for their professional and sensitive work. I really appreciate being appreciated. Finally, a big round of applause for the musicians I've worked with recently... Much love to Michael Lipton, James Little, Werner Steinhauser, Keili Keilhofer, Robert Coyne and Steve Smith. Their fire and passion is essential to my music. So, that's about it from me for now. Much more to come, I hope, later.

And remember, I never forget it's you out there that keep the wheels rolling. Thanks.

P.S. I almost forgot. Where would I be without the managerial team of my dear wife, Helmi and the soulful, always enthusiastic Martin Hamlet. A big thanks to them too. Turpentine Management rules! Exact details for future shows are elsewhere on this site. Please check them out. And finally: A great big Thankyou to Hans-Peter Schmidt and Michael Perlbach for constructing and maintaining the website. You've opened up the world for me. I'm very grateful.

Regards to everybody, Kevin Coyne, April 2001

*If you are interested in purchasing a video of the 'Loladamusica' music documentary feature from VPRO (Dutch T.V.) please contact:
VPRO P.O. Box 10 1200 JB Hilversum · The Netherlands
Phone: +31 (0) 35 - 677 48 25 Fax: +31 (0) 35 - 677 49 02