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Newsletter 12/1999

A year of change - Release of "Sugar Candy Taxi"

1999 was a year of change.
My move from Rockport Records to Ruf Records proved quite traumatic. I left Rockport because of the limited distribution and lack of publicity for my material. It was hard but necessary. The frustration of making heartfelt records that no one outside of Germany could buy almost led to my retirement from the scene. Ruf Records with its universal distribution changed all that. Applause for Mr Thomas Ruf! With the release of "Sugar Candy Taxi" I am becoming truly international again.

My touring schedule for 1999 wasn't as busy as some years, although the last five months saw a sudden burst of activity. A short tour of the U.S., a thirteen date jaunt through Germany, Austria and Switzerland and an eight show visit to Holland and Belgium kept me on my toes. Standout performances were Brussels, Berlin and New York, with my small but powerful band a magnificent support throughout.

Many thanks go out to my son Robert (guitar and keyboards) and Steve Smith (drums) for providing such stimulating musical companionship. Every gig was a pleasure to do.

Future plans include a new album release in April/May. The record (some of which was recorded in New Jersey U.S.) should be a more of a rock C.D. than Sugar Candy Taxi. Steve Smith and Robert Coyne (as musician and songwriter) are heavily featured throughout. My new German book of stories (Elvis, ich und die anderen) should be out in February 2000. The publisher is Ars Vivendi. For those awaiting a book in English I can only say I hope to bring one out by the end of 2000. I'm looking for a publisher. Any ideas?

New tours are planned for Scandinavia, the U.S., and England in the new year. I hope it all works out. Please contact us if you fancy promoting something in your area.

This is the first of, hopefully, many newsletter from me. Seek out this site for
up to date information about myself. Your loyal support is always needed.

My gratitude for your interest is great. Thanks.

Kevin Coyne, December 1999

P.S. Some art shows are being planned for the new year (details later). Are you interested in putting one on? If you are, give us a call ( e-mail us). P.S.S. Eventually I have my own website. The site you are on right now.