tag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:/blogs/the-latest?p=4The Latest2023-01-01T20:13:44-08:00Allison Preisingerfalsetag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/71313202023-01-01T20:13:44-08:002023-10-16T07:44:42-07:002023 Begins...<p>Did 2022 even happen? Musically, I went into hibernation. I needed a break. After years of learning, practicing, performing, and ultimately feeling like I was just on a hamster wheel of sorts really not getting anywhere, it was time to stop and reflect. </p>
<p>Which I have been doing and continue to do. I'm still unsure of the direction I want to go next in my career in general and in music. Maybe they're the same thing and maybe not. </p>
<p>I am working on a new project and have ideas for more but the motivation is still having a hard time being found. I feel like I'm still in hibernation mode but Spring may be coming soon... or maybe it's another year of sleep? </p>Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/68109502021-11-15T20:11:54-08:002021-11-15T20:11:54-08:00Closing Out 2021<p>2021 brought introspection, change, growth, hardship, and renewal. Somehow all the pieces fell apart and came together at the same time to recreate my true self. Whatever that means. I am finding my creative focus again. Realigning, which truly comes through in my singing and playing and writing when I allow myself to just be. It's easy to think about, ponder, and understand. Much harder to realize. </p>
<p>This all means that 2022 could be a season of much more sharing. More focus on organizing my creations into something that can be consumed by others. But, we'll see. No promises until everything looks a bit more clear. </p>
<p>Thanks to everyone who has hung in, checked in and been on my side. I'm on your's, too! </p>Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/64477692020-10-02T09:22:22-07:002020-10-02T09:22:51-07:00New Single: Shine<p>Out now! A new single: Shine! </p>
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<p>Shine is a song I wrote for my husband and performed at our wedding. I had fun adapting the song to piano earlier this year and was fortunate enough to be able to record it at Jack Straw Studio before the pandemic hit. </p>
<p>You can stream or purchase the song on my bandcamp page: www.allisonpreisinger.bandcamp.com</p>
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<p>Enjoy! </p>Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/63623772020-06-22T11:28:56-07:002020-06-22T11:28:56-07:00Reading List<p>I was searching around for a comprehensive reading list on anti-racism, segregation, and black history. I know I've seen some posts about them, but can't seem to find them. So, I thought I would get one started here. </p>
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<p>White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo (<a contents="Recent NPR Article featuring the Author" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.npr.org/2020/06/17/879136931/interrupt-the-systems-robin-diangelo-on-white-fragility-and-anti-racism">Recent NPR Article featuring the Author</a>) (<em>In the middle of reading)</em></p>
<p>The Autobiography of Malcolm X As Told to Alex Haley (<em>just finished this one myself)</em></p>
<p>So You Want to Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo (<i>Read two years ago, wonderfully straight forward and informative)</i></p>
<p>How to Be an Anti-Racist by Ibram Kendi (<em>next on my reading list)</em></p>
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<p>There are countless other books. Please leave comments on what you've been reading or if you know of a longer list that I can't seem to find! </p>Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/63525892020-06-13T16:45:56-07:002020-06-13T16:51:49-07:00Black Lives Matter.<p>I have struggled with whether to share this, or anything, lately. It’s important to be listening to black voices right now and at the same time I do not want to remain silent. By nature, I am an observer. I typically keep my strong opinions close. But, sharing stories is powerful. They help us understand each other, organize thoughts, and learn. I hope to hear more of other people’s stories as conversations continue to open up. </p>
<p>I want to point out that this movement is not a trend to me. It is not a fad that will dissipate in my life when the media stops its coverage. We need to keep this movement going for as long as it takes to make real change. That change will come from action. Voting, changing legislation, speaking up, and reworking our systems that have been broken for so long. I aim to try to do anything I can to help us all work towards a better world for the generations to come. Moving forward, together. </p>
<p>So, after much back and forth in my mind I am listening to the voice that has been piping up in my mind telling me to share something I wrote this past week on the morning of June 7, 2020. Here goes… </p>
<p>I woke up this morning at 4:30am, unable to go back to sleep. Initially, because the restroom called. Subsequently because I was foolish enough to look at the apps on my phone that blare the algorithm sorted opinions of everyone and anyone I have connected with on social media. Some thoughts align with mine, others stray a little outside, others differ altogether, and still others are so ignorant that I feel hurt in my heart. I can understand where some of the ignorance may come from. I can understand that it's hard to understand someone else’s world when that world has never been your own. When you have always felt safe. No one questioned why you were jogging down a certain street or gave you a second look while you walked through a store. But to still question the fact that white people benefit from multitudes of privileges just for being white, and have since the dawning of this nation, is unfathomable. </p>
<p>If you are not outraged, you are not paying attention. </p>
<p>If you are questioning thousands of people around the world speaking from their hearts, speaking their truth, putting themselves in harm’s way just to be heard, you are not asking the right questions and you are not paying attention. </p>
<p>I fell into the beautiful family I have. The beautiful family that I am so consumed with my own personal growth, goals, and insecurities to realize I have on most days. I retreat from them because I need my space. I yell when I should just shut my mouth. I make fun when I should stop trying to be funny. I am flawed in many of the usual ways one is flawed in a family unit. They deserve better from me and have deserved better from the entire world since before they were even born. </p>
<p>My husband is black and my stepdaughter is black. I don’t point this out as if to say that because of this I know more than anyone else or am more educated. That is certainly not the case. I am learning from them and many people every day on what it means to walk in their shoes. I will never know, but the more I learn the more I can empathize and try to be their ally. Try to be better for them. Try to fight for better for them. </p>
<p>My husband, Darius, and I met in May of 2013 and started seeing each other later that year. It took me until this year, 2020, when these protests began to feel a small portion of what he must feel every day. To start to understand the armor that he needs to put on each day in order to move through this world unscathed. He is not unscathed. I have heard and understood him as best I can in our many discussions on race and his experiences. But, understanding and feeling are two different things. I’m sure I’ve felt some of it before, but something shifted this past week. We are considering where to move next, have been for a while, and mostly I have been frustrated that we have differing opinions on where to move. Many of the places I end up considering are more rural with less diversity than a bigger city like Seattle. He has voiced a need for culture and a black community to connect with. I grew up around trees and space, which I have been missing after living in the city for so long. (Though once we move somewhere quieter, I will miss the same things he will about the city). I would playfully try to convince him and the conversation would eventually shift into some other topic. </p>
<p>Then, the news came out about George Floyd, and the protests began. Because of the stay-at-home order, we are staying with family in a suburb of Seattle where I grew up. Not far from where the proud boys brought their AR-15s to “protect” stores in Snohomish in the first week of protests. Mostly people keep to themselves around here and I know the community well. There are wonderful, good hearted people in this town. He is still not safe. A trip to the grocery store requires preparation, not just for covid issues, but for the potential of stares, questions, or worse. Emotional armor placed on his shoulders any time he leaves the house. He cannot leave the house as himself with his thoughts meandering to the video game he just played or what’s for dinner without also the thought of how he might be treated if he runs into the wrong person or what might actually happen if he gets pulled over on this trip to the store. He drives so carefully, everywhere. </p>
<p>I am painfully aware of how much I do not know about the deep layers of all of the injustices of our country, but what I do know is this. I will not be free, until my husband is free in his own country. In his own state, county, city, neighborhood, backyard, home. Until he can freely walk down the street anywhere in this country without the fear of being looked at sideways, questioned about his motives, or killed. I am not free. </p>
<p>I will move wherever he feels free. </p>
<p>I will go to the grocery store for him so he doesn’t have to put on that emotional armor today. </p>
<p>I will do whatever I can think of to make him and my stepdaughter feel as free as I can. </p>
<p>It’s time for our country to do the same. </p>
<p>It’s time to look within ourselves. What is making each of us so afraid of what we do not understand? What makes people believe there isn’t enough room for all of us on this planet, or more specifically, in this country? What are we afraid of deep down? </p>
<p>This may seem to be beside the point, but it is not. </p>
<p>Try not to assume what the other side, or anyone, is saying without first listening to their words. </p>
<p>Then, start learning. Take small steps. </p>
<p>Read a book outside your comfort zone. This should not feel cozy and comfortable. Seek out black authors and artists to learn from. Read an article, not just a headline. Have a conversation. A deeper conversation. Watch a documentary that you have skipped over in the past, thinking it was irrelevant to you. </p>
<p>Ultimately, we are all connected. If something hurts one of us, all of us are affected and hurt. Ask the tough questions. Of yourselves and of others. Remember, your thoughts inform what you say. Your words inform your actions. Those actions inform your character. Where do you stand? </p>
<p>It’s not just about educating yourself about racism or being anti-racist. While that course of action is imperative for understanding your own privileges and the disparities in this country and there are many resources out there to begin this work, it takes more than that. It takes looking within. Educate yourself on yourself. Read some psychology, some philosophy. Learn about another religion or culture. You may learn something about your own in the process. Study mindfulness or yoga. Take in some history while considering all of the possible sources. Ask questions. Keep asking questions. Listen. Listen to black voices. Keep the conversation going. Then vote. Inform yourself and vote. Do something. Anything other than assuming you already know.</p>Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/63438092020-06-05T13:36:54-07:002020-06-05T13:36:54-07:00Can't Turn Away<p>I wrote this in 2005 after following the media on Hurricane Katrina and feeling all kinds of helpless. The verses of this song may not entirely align with the movement happening right now in our country and the entire world, but the chorus absolutely applies. <br>We can not turn away from those who need us. We can not turn away from the atrocities people have to face day in and day out because of the color of their skin. We can not turn away from looking inside ourselves for our own biases and what we can improve. <br>It's beyond time to work together to do better for our fellow humans who are treated as less than. </p>
<p>My brother requested a new version of the song earlier this week and thought others may get something out of it as well. <br>Copyright Allison Preisinger 2005</p>
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<p> </p>Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/58996552019-09-20T12:19:27-07:002019-11-25T15:20:46-08:00New Videos Soon!<p>I'm preparing to put together a few cover videos and need your help! Vote for a song you'd like me to cover here: https://linkto.run/p/B1LISJ5H</p>
<p>Thanks for your input!</p>Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/57396892019-05-01T21:39:34-07:002019-05-01T21:39:34-07:00See you in August!<p>I've been taking a break from performing as frequently as in the past few years. I've been on the roster of musicians that play at SeaTac for the past couple of months, so if you're travelling through sometime maybe I'll see you! Other than that I'll be in Eastern Washington this August for a string of winery style shows. In the meantime I'll be working on new material and making plans for what's next in my career. Thank you for your support! Till next time!</p>Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/53837102018-08-11T11:49:12-07:002018-08-11T11:49:12-07:00Writing Season<p>I'll be taking some time in the next few months to write, create new goals, and plan out what lies ahead. As much as that sort of thing can be planned. Hugs n high fives till next time! -Allison</p>Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/52447352018-05-19T15:30:38-07:002018-08-11T11:47:13-07:00Peninsula<p>I'm back on the Peninsula this weekend! One more show at Robin Hood tonight and up at Finnriver tomorrow afternoon! I love playing shows out this way. There's always beautiful scenery no matter what the weather does and I always meet fun, inviting people!</p>Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/51892732018-04-18T16:19:26-07:002022-01-09T04:55:10-08:00Full Band Show April 27 at Conway Muse!<p>I'm very excited to perform with a full band again! Coming up on April 27 at the Conway Muse in Skagit Valley, WA! All ages and only $10! </p>
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<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/aaee767341fd9e3739c74a84fafc97f19303680e/original/facebook-post.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/50875102018-02-19T11:12:36-08:002018-02-24T10:55:27-08:00Upcoming Spring Performances!<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/c2b96aba8bcba50a57dfa53dcdd1d4fcc8d7d9f7/original/allison-preisinger.png" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/50663582018-02-06T23:57:35-08:002018-02-06T23:57:35-08:00House Concert<p>I'm still looking for a couple of dates to be filled in March and April, particularly when I'm visiting Oregon. Get in touch if you're interested in hosting a house concert! They're super fun! allisonpreisingermusic@gmail.com</p>Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/50151992018-01-09T13:04:38-08:002018-01-09T13:04:38-08:00Spring Shows<p>I'm currently working on booking for Spring and Summer while I begin work on new material. Looking forward to seeing what 2018 brings!</p>Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/48399382017-09-06T18:06:05-07:002017-09-06T18:06:05-07:00Summer Highlights<p>This Summer was pretty great. I actually got to enjoy some of it! Especially the music I got to play. </p>
<p>A highlight for me was the Arts in Nature festival for sure. I got to play completely unplugged near a pond, surrounded by trees and smiling faces. I received a great response even though at one point I got so caught up in the moment I forgot the words to my song. Hasn't happened in quite a while! </p>
<p>I'm looking forward to a few more gigs this Fall and to launching back into songwriting. I hope to get new material out to the world by the beginning of next year!</p>Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/47485302017-06-17T22:05:42-07:002019-11-30T20:57:41-08:00June on the Peninsula<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/5ea8ba2f80307ba3f811c5b2b84bc77a461e9954/original/img-1295.jpg?1497762308" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/46999772017-05-07T12:39:59-07:002019-11-30T21:08:03-08:00Upstream Music FestivalComing up this week you can find me at the Upstream Music Festival! <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/6918d520e54f82a4b018bf062fb81d0ef9b8c45e/original/curator-gigs4u.png?1494185989" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/46343922017-03-17T12:41:22-07:002017-03-17T12:41:22-07:00AP Q&AA short lil Q&A has been posted <a contents="here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://protoolstutorial.org/%E2%80%A6/singersongwriter-allison-pre%E2%80%A6/">here</a> by someone I met a few weeks ago at a show I did at the Substation in Fremont. Thanks Philip!Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/45492432017-01-13T12:04:32-08:002017-01-13T12:04:32-08:002017Happy New Year!<br>I'm looking forward to being back at the Conway Muse Jan 21! Hope to see some familiar faces there! <br>I'll be setting up gigs for the rest of the year this month and am looking forward to playing new stages, meeting new people and getting out there more than ever! <br>Still promoting my Jade EP. If you haven't heard it, take a listen on my music page or head over to www.allisonpreisinger.bandcamp.com. <br> Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/43351052016-08-21T10:25:55-07:002016-08-21T10:25:55-07:00Seattle Acoustic FestivalI'm excited to be a part of the <a contents="Seattle Acoustic Festival" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/452374518299438/" target="_blank">Seattle Acoustic Festival</a> for the first time this year! Come hang out with some fantastic Seattle acoustic musicians August 26-28 on Capitol Hill in Seattle. Tickets are pay what you want! Find me Sunday at 1:15pm! Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/43137462016-08-07T10:33:00-07:002019-11-30T20:58:10-08:00August ShowsI'm back from Alaska and gearing up to perform around Seattle this month! Find me this Wednesday the 10th at Tim's Tavern (super close to my place in North Seattle!). There's an open mic afterwards, so bring your instrument to share some songs!<br>At the end of the month I'm really excited to be a part of the Seattle Acoustic Festival! You can find me on the 28th at 1:15pm. Yay!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/f3f5bb103acd4c407a6a63e204c1e6b1bbdc81d5/original/13934966-10154391915255879-1961966370461333534-n.jpg?1470591175" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/42685292016-07-07T17:20:06-07:002019-11-30T21:07:45-08:00Jade Colored Hearts Official Music Video<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/11e90924890ed8374d1630e61910f1f115655412/original/jade-video-announcement-2.jpg?1467937184" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/42639812016-07-05T10:58:50-07:002017-01-13T16:19:32-08:00Stay Tuned!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/1198525c00ffebf0366b51c89d63faa0c8221fa5/original/jade-video-announcement.jpg?1467741484" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/42495382016-06-26T10:22:48-07:002016-06-26T10:22:48-07:00Jade EP - Officially Released!The Jade EP is now officially available! <br>www.allisonpreisinger.bandcamp.com<br>We'll celebrate tonight (June 26) at The Royal Room!<br>Thank you to everyone who made this album possible. I appreciate all of you!Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/41625192016-05-02T11:42:15-07:002020-08-17T12:43:11-07:00Jade EP Album Release!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/6ad8c67517328cd41b4bfdc4b7fc6454f1bbf657/medium/squirrel-painting-square-small.jpg?1462214361" class="size_m justify_center border_" /><div style="text-align: center;">
<span class="font_large">Jade EP Release Show<br>June 26 at The Royal Room in Seattle, WA<br>7:30pm | 6:30pm Doors<br>with Tekla Waterfield and Annie Ford Band!</span><br> </div>Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/41198072016-04-04T11:48:40-07:002017-01-13T16:19:32-08:00Back in the Palouse this April!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/3c1bcd04036ea9d15362f8dffa06e5778b7b5416/original/april-2016-shows.jpg?0" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/40996412016-03-22T08:40:38-07:002016-03-22T08:40:38-07:00Albums are ordered!The order has been made! The Jade EP is in the process of being duplicated right now! <br>Wahoo!Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/40548252016-02-22T16:49:04-08:002023-12-10T08:31:55-08:00Jade EP ArtworkWe're getting closer all the time...<br>Jade EP artwork has turned out lovely and the album design is coming together. Brainstorming on locations for an album release show in the Seattle area. A video for one of the songs is also being edited. So many things happening at once! All awesome stuff though. <br>Here's a sneak peak at the album artwork in project, by Angela Boyle. <br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/1a725751b7a7a270e4ad5c43c7ef755ed744483c/medium/12696928-10153903613327453-7348729042916790118-o.jpg?0" class="size_m justify_center border_" />Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/40207172016-02-02T10:26:31-08:002017-01-13T16:19:32-08:00NPR Tiny Desk Contest - 'You Are Loved'<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/7b98d7dafa550e5d523c18e6a7be5ddc6fc0b8f7/original/justenteredtdcc-socialfb-1200x630px.jpg?1454437344" class="size_l justify_center border_" /><br>Thought I'd join in on this one. NPR is fantastic and it gave me an excuse to throw another video together. Kind of a little preview for the 'Jade' EP coming out later this year. 'You Are Loved' will be included on the album. Find the video below this post!<br><br> Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/39913072016-01-15T14:57:33-08:002016-01-15T14:57:33-08:00Jade Ep - UpdateJade is finished being recorded, mixed, and mastered! Artwork is currently underway as well as planning for all the other little details that go along with releasing an album. I can't wait to share these recordings with you. In the meantime, check out my shows page to see where you can find me next in person!Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/39629042015-12-13T21:26:10-08:002015-12-13T21:26:10-08:00Thank You!Thank you to everyone who shared, liked, supported, inquired about, and backed the Jade EP Kickstarter Campaign. You don't know how much it means to me to have such wonderful support of my art and to be able to involve so many people in this creation! It's amazing.<br>And so are you. <br>Thank you.<br><br>-AllisonAllison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/39618252015-12-12T09:40:06-08:002015-12-12T09:40:06-08:00Jade EP - Preview<iframe class="justify_inline" data-video-type="youtube" data-video-id="tr2cW-Pu2_0" data-video-thumb-url="http://img.youtube.com/vi/tr2cW-Pu2_0/0.jpg" type="text/html" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/tr2cW-Pu2_0?rel=0&wmode=transparent&enablejsapi=1" frameborder="0" height="200" width="320" allowfullscreen="true"></iframe><br>Kickstarter Campaign ends Sunday, December 13 at noon! Be a part of the Jade EP! <a contents="tinyurl.com/jadeEpkickstarter" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://tinyurl.com/jadeEpkickstarter" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/jadeEpkickstarter</a>Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/39562502015-12-08T18:07:03-08:002015-12-08T18:07:37-08:00Jade EP - Only a Few Days Left!Just a few days left of the Jade EP Kickstarter Campaign! <br><a contents="tinyurl.com/jadeEpkickstarter" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://tinyurl.com/jadeEpkickstarter" target="_blank">tinyurl.com/jadeEpkickstarter</a><br>We have to reach the goal in order for any of it to go through, so please share around the url and project to anyone you think might be interested in being a part of the album! I'm very proud of this work. Recording is already almost finished and we're getting close to the mixing phase of the process. I'm really excited to share these songs and arrangements with you all in 2016. <br>Let's make this album happen! <br>Hugs n love to anyone who shares around the link! <br>Thanks for your support. <br>-AllisonAllison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/39505262015-12-04T15:52:05-08:002017-01-13T16:19:32-08:00Jade EP - You can Sing on the Album!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/ee0d60571eef76a463740919959aad3e0a2ec3f0/original/kickstarter-wk-4.jpg?1449273101" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/39405812015-11-29T22:03:02-08:002017-01-13T16:19:32-08:00Jade EP - Recording Day 1!Jade EP recording day 1 complete! <br>Got some guitar tracks finished, a bit of percussion down, and all the cello tracks thanks to Jillian Walker who hung out with us this evening and added some beautiful sounds to the album. So good. You should listen to her play on her band's recordings, Rabbit Wilde, for a taste. <br>Recording continues tomorrow! <br><br>Join us in making this album happen!!<br>tinyurl.com/jadeEpkickstarter<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/a573141da2c5810bd57253ac921b330f60db321a/medium/img-2868.jpg?1448863169" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" />Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/39350662015-11-25T11:42:41-08:002017-01-13T16:19:32-08:00Jade EP - Getting Closer!Definitely getting closer to creating the Jade EP through Kickstarter! Thank you!! <br>tinyurl.com/jadeEpKickstarter<br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/0f7e3f6d70ec2536b29d574b6511edb23526149b/original/kickstarter-wk-2.jpg?1448480551" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/39247092015-11-13T13:48:03-08:002017-01-13T16:19:32-08:00Jade EP Kickstarter Campaign has Launched!The Jade EP Kickstarter Campaign has launched!! Check <a contents="it out now" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1273053948/allison-preisinger-jade-ep-a-five-song-acoustic-fo" target="_blank">it out now</a>!!<br><a contents="" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1273053948/allison-preisinger-jade-ep-a-five-song-acoustic-fo" target="_blank"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/15ac9b1597cdd357e01b7a1e6790fbd31dd66dbf/large/kickstarter-vid-still.jpg?1447451205" class="size_l justify_center border_none" alt="" /></a>Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/39198282015-11-08T19:03:31-08:002017-01-13T16:19:32-08:00Jade EP - Kickstarter Launch!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/44c9eb5ecb5b034df0fff85ee4f3ab62d5c2924d/original/kickstarter-pic-1.jpg?1447038169" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/39067262015-11-01T22:08:19-08:002019-11-30T21:06:26-08:00!You know what this means! :) Details coming soon!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/0abca4c4e58f2ef5839191022dfb3b7820ad388b/original/screen-shot-2015-11-01-at-9-46-06-pm.png?1446444455" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/39038242015-10-21T21:39:23-07:002019-11-30T21:06:05-08:00New VideoNew video posted right below this post! Live from the recent house concert I performed at in Calgary. Had such a great time!Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/38824162015-10-04T17:47:47-07:002017-01-13T16:19:32-08:00Thanks for coming out!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/690f0bfeca34f15420a8f19cdaedb6d18f0e0a40/original/img-2702.jpg?1444005488" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Blue Moon - Oct 1 - Seattle, WA<br>Thanks for coming out, guys!Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/38709952015-09-27T11:06:08-07:002015-09-27T11:06:08-07:00October ShowsFind me in the Seattle area to start off October! <br><br>Oct 1<br>Blue Moon<br>Seattle<br>8pm<br>$5<br>21+<br>w/ Alexa Dexa, carlz barkley, Ventricosa<br><br>Oct 3 <br>Dayton's<br>Everett<br>Free<br>All Ages!Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/38362132015-08-29T17:12:22-07:002020-08-17T12:43:31-07:00Last Days of Summer Tour - September<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/d753c84e306ef4f3e39747ba68d2d111aba299fa/original/sept-tour-flyer-detailed-1.jpg?1440893512" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/38195682015-08-14T10:27:33-07:002017-01-13T16:19:32-08:00End of Summer Tour Announcement!<a contents="" data-link-label=" Shows " data-link-type="page" href="/shows"><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/dc709a2ed39142b1006ef1d0cc8079ad8e730e5e/large/sept-tour-flyer.jpg?1439573180" class="size_l justify_center border_none" alt="" style="margin-bottom: 30px;" /></a>
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="font_regular">More shows to be added! Details on the show page! </span></div>Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/38017142015-08-03T14:35:28-07:002015-08-05T16:30:38-07:00AugustI recently returned from a great trip to Fairbanks, Alaska where I was working production for the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival. It was an educational experience on many levels - production-wise, musically, and personally. I'm happy to be back in HOT Seattle though, preparing for a couple shows this month (private and public ...aka... Anelia's Kitchen in La Conner August 22) aaand preparing for my tour through Eastern Washington and up to Calgary in September. Expect more info soon!Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/37479082015-06-19T09:07:31-07:002019-11-30T21:05:28-08:00August Performances and Fall TourHappy June! It's been beautiful here in Washington!<br>I will be in Alaska working at the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival most of July, but in August I'll be back and ready to perform! I'm setting up more dates before I leave, so if you have suggestions of where you want to come hear me play, just let me know!<br>This Fall I'm working on a larger tour of the Northwest and surrounding areas. I'll announce more when I have things squared away!<br><br> Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/37248632015-06-01T21:33:01-07:002022-01-28T08:04:40-08:00Bellingham Songwriting WorkshopMay was awesome! So many good memories of new faces and fun performances. Thank you!<br><br>Checkout my <a contents="workshops" data-link-label="Workshops" data-link-type="page" href="/workshops" target="_blank">workshops</a> page if you're interested in attending a songwriting workshop being put on by yours truly! June 13th in a lovely location NE of Bellingham, WA.<br><br>Also! The night before, I'm super excited to be a part of an event my artist/poet aunt is putting on at The Works Studio in Bellingham, WA. Visit her <a contents="facebook event page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/689469344515186/" target="_blank">facebook event page</a> or my <a contents="shows" data-link-label=" Shows " data-link-type="page" href="/shows" target="_blank">shows</a> page for more info!Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/37072252015-05-13T13:41:59-07:002017-01-13T16:19:32-08:00Few more shows this month...<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/4d800b3f9849bed2e0b8ca6bde7f551aebb4e119/original/show-flyer-may-2015.jpg?1430804574" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/37028932015-05-11T11:03:35-07:002017-01-13T16:19:32-08:00Triple Door Musicquarium!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/12211f51c9ae9e5a9034d68c6f0a4ef70a6b595d/medium/10351227-10153283120750879-2172199165931715899-n.jpg?1431367404" class="size_m justify_center border_" />Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/36970642015-05-06T23:11:10-07:002017-01-13T16:19:32-08:00The Meltdown ShowdownI'm in Round 2 of a friendly competition to perform at this year's Summer Meltdown Festival in Darrington, WA!<br><br>Voting for this round goes until May 10th! Go vote for my video and check out the other awesome local talent out there! <a href="http://j.mp/VoteSummerMeltdown" target="_blank">http://j.mp/<wbr></wbr>VoteSummerMeltdown</a><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/2e5484b37469f6dc55c211343ad10cd3c04358d5/medium/meltdown.jpg?1430979043" class="size_m justify_center border_" />Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/36934962015-05-04T22:43:07-07:002017-01-13T16:19:32-08:00May Performances!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/4d800b3f9849bed2e0b8ca6bde7f551aebb4e119/original/show-flyer-may-2015.jpg?1430804574" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/36488562015-04-08T22:17:23-07:002015-04-09T17:56:42-07:00Jade Colored Hearts Video PromoCurious Eyes Company, a video production team of Byron and Nicholas Gouette, have released a short promo of the video we've been working on together for my song, Jade Colored Hearts! We're doing more filming for the video next Wednesday up in Bellingham and I'm looking forward to continuing the project!<br><br>You can find the video on my home page to the right or at the guys' website <a contents="www.curiouseyescompany.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.curiouseyescompany.com" target="_blank">www.curiouseyescompany.com</a>Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/36448712015-04-06T22:26:48-07:002017-01-13T16:19:32-08:00Yay Songwriting!I had the most fantastic time at the Bushwick Bookclub's performance of songs inspired by Steve Martin's "Born Standing Up!"! I met a lot of wonderful songwriters and really enjoyed sharing the new song I wrote. I'm looking forward to sharing it with the online world later on this month! Thanks for letting me do what I do everyone!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/1d8d0ce977ab165d09eab048390d4ef8e0879dda/medium/968.jpg?1428384375" class="size_m justify_center border_" />Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/36294552015-03-28T12:36:49-07:002017-01-13T16:19:32-08:00Bushwick Book Club (Seattle) I'll be part of the Bushwick Book Club (Seattle) performance of songs inspired by Steve Martin's "Born Standing Up"!<br><br><a contents='Bushwick Book Club - "Born Standing Up"' data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/events/418218765011419/" target="_blank">Bushwick Book Club - "Born Standing Up"</a><br>Dusty Strings<br>Fremont, Seattle<br>April 3<br>7:30pm<br>$10<br><br>Going to be a really fun night, featuring songs by myself and these folks:<br>Simon Kornelis<br>Alice Howe<br>Mike Votava<br>Nancy K Dillon<br>Tobias the Owl<br><span class="text_exposed_show">Dean Moody<br>Michael Wallenfels<br>Emmett Montgomery<br><br>and more...</span><br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/18d53b4ebc39834a5bcf0bcd7fd08a5c78d26e63/medium/steve-martin-born-standing-up-book-club-bushwick-event.jpg?1427571369" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="" />Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/35972552015-03-13T08:41:55-07:002015-03-13T08:41:55-07:00Shows to Share Soon!Things have been stirring in my little corner of Seattle...new shows in the Seattle area to be announced very soon!<br><br> Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/35895952015-03-10T15:44:42-07:002015-03-10T15:44:42-07:00Inching Towards Projects...I have been moving, teaching, working and plotting some projects! Once I get some internet going at my place - it'll be ON!<br>I have been tweaking some of my newer, unrecorded material and am excited to share the finished products as soon as possible!<br><br>Join the mailing list for more updates!<br><br>-AllisonAllison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/35174782015-02-09T15:00:42-08:002015-02-22T19:03:30-08:00In the ShedHi Folks!<br><br>I'm in the woodshed lately, as musicians would say...meaning I am busy writing, continuing to hone my songwriting craft, and spending some quality time with my instruments. Feels good and I'm excited to share what comes out of it. Hopefully the sharing part will come towards the end of the Spring and definitely this Summer!<br><br>For monthly updates you can sign up on my mailing list (below!). I will be posting some videos to Youtube in the next month of stuff I've been working on. Thanks for your support!<br><br>-AllisonAllison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/34526252015-01-05T14:07:52-08:002015-01-05T14:07:52-08:00Happy New Year!I'm excited for 2015! I have some new material I'm working on, a new song recorded for a video I'll be releasing early on in the year, and have plans for lots of performing throughout the year! Also, new for me this year, I will be an Aunt! If he hasn't already been born by the time I'm typing this, my nephew will be joining us in this world very soon. I don't think I could handle being any more excited!<br>Here's to all of you in the New Year and to happy, new adventures!Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/34461462014-12-30T20:29:03-08:002014-12-30T20:29:03-08:00Happy End of 2014!This year brought many new experiences for me, some of which include busking in downtown Seattle and at the SeaTac Airport, traveling to perform at the lovely Adrift Hotel twice, and meeting many new friendly supporters of my music. All of these experiences, and too many more to write about here, made up a wonderful year of growth and learning that I look forward to building upon in 2015. I appreciate all the support of my fellow Northwest musicians, music lovers and my family and friends. Here's to all of you in the New Year! See you soon!<br><br>-AllisonAllison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/32726082014-11-07T23:54:10-08:002014-11-07T23:54:10-08:00Messengers of Summertime in a Cute VideoI've been admiring fellow Pacific Northwestern creative artist Carin Jones' jewelry for a number of years now. She happens to enjoy my music as well. Recently she asked my permission to use "Messengers of Summertime" for a video project she was putting together and I happily agreed! The results are beautiful, fun, and perfect for the song!<br>The video is currently on my homepage or can be <a contents="found here" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://jonesingforjewelry.blogspot.com/2014/11/a-northwest-nature-moment.html" target="_blank">found here</a>!<br>Check out Carin's jewelry at <a contents="jonesingforjewelry.com" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.jonesingforjewelry.com" target="_blank">jonesingforjewelry.com</a>!<br><br> Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/32569572014-10-29T16:28:51-07:002017-01-13T16:19:31-08:00November Shows!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/0a1a58963b351501188d97f81480f0febb607737/original/10301602-10152857394620879-9211152365033755296-n.jpg?1414625318" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/32403612014-10-19T21:26:59-07:002017-01-13T16:19:31-08:00Hard Rock Cafe Seattle<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/e6cf444ce952ca33d98545ba06127cad7d335866/original/1904101-10152836923325879-5877622313075880947-n.jpg?1413779207" class="size_l justify_center border_" />Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/32011722014-09-24T00:17:26-07:002014-09-24T00:18:05-07:00BuskingIf the rain holds off, you can find me busking a couple times this week. Thursday (9/25) at Westlake between 11:30-1:30 and Friday (9/26) at McGraw Park (near Westlake) at the same times. If it's raining, they'll be cancelling it though.<br>Next week I get to entertain some folks awaiting their people to arrive from their flights at the airport though! Looking forward to seeing how that goes!Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/31774622014-09-08T14:47:17-07:002014-09-08T14:47:17-07:00It's September!Not sure how that happened, but it's September alright! Check out the shows page! I'll be performing a bit this Fall and am continuously adding to the calendar.<br>Happy September!Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/31222242014-08-05T14:25:51-07:002014-08-05T14:25:51-07:00Exclusive Rough Demo Listen!There's still time to sign up for my mailing list to get an exclusive listen of a new song I've been working on. Sign up using the form on this page by the end of August and I'll send you the link!<br>Thanks for your support!Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/30809372014-07-16T14:18:50-07:002014-07-16T14:18:50-07:00The Peninsula...Has been great to me. I've been having such a fantastic time performing for folks in Union, Shelton, and Long Beach! Camping was tons of fun and hanging out at the Ocean is always wonderful. One more night with the friendly people at Adrift Hotel (and nummy food at the Pickled Fish Restaurant!) then its back home to Seattle.Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/30619532014-07-07T14:40:15-07:002014-07-07T14:40:15-07:00Peninsula TourI've been having a wonderful time performing the last few weeks... Bellingham's Green Frog, busking downtown Seattle, The Conway Muse in Skagit Valley... all lovely. I'm looking forward to my week on the Olympic Peninsula performing! Hope to see some familiar faces and I'm sure I'll meet some friendly new ones! Happy Summer!Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/30048792014-06-09T23:45:10-07:002014-06-09T23:45:10-07:00Up Next!After I perform for some awesome marathon runners at Seattle's Rock N Roll Marathon June 21st (at 7am!) you can find me on June 29th up in Bellingham, WA! I'm really excited to be the featured act of The Green Frog's open mic!<br><br>Still building my gig schedule for July, so keep checking back to see if I'll be performing in your town this summer!Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/29808212014-05-29T17:12:21-07:002014-06-03T21:00:07-07:00June Begins a Gig-Filled Summer!<span class="font_regular">Once June hits I'll be performing as much as humanly possible! It all starts with Rock City Cafe in Snohomish, WA June 6 at 7pm. Check out all my upcoming gigs under the "Shows" tab and check back every now and again for updates! Hope to see you this summer! </span>Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/28933992014-04-23T14:10:37-07:002014-04-23T14:10:58-07:00April UpdateAllison is working away writing and planning gigs for the summertime. Check out the Shows page for upcoming show details! Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/28341972014-03-31T23:20:15-07:002014-03-31T23:20:15-07:00April PerformancesLooking forward to performing some more in April! I'll be in Snohomish, WA on the 11th and up in Bellingham on the 17th. Check out the events calendar for more info! I have new material and some new covers to share!Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/25976102014-02-17T18:07:03-08:002017-02-03T10:48:52-08:00Conway MuseI'm looking forward to this Friday evening! I'll be performing at the Conway Muse with <a contents="The Sky Colony " data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.theskycolonymusic.com/" target="_blank">The Sky Colony </a>and <a contents="Mudflat Walkers" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.reverbnation.com/mudflatwalkers" target="_blank">Mudflat Walkers</a>! Starts at 7pm, is $5 and is ALL AGES! I'll be opening up the night and sharing some new material. Hope to see some familiar faces and meet some friendly ones! Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/24510462014-01-22T19:41:08-08:002014-01-22T19:41:08-08:00New Year!Happy New Year everyone! I've been working on all sorts of things... writing, collaborating, booking shows for later this year and a bunch of stuff unrelated to my music, too! I'm excited for this year! Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/20617002013-11-16T17:13:53-08:002013-11-16T17:13:53-08:00Winter TimeThe weather has turned, day time has decreased and I've broken out my scarves. I'll be taking advantage of more time spent indoors by writing new material and booking performances for late winter and spring of next year. I'm looking forward to the next time I get to perform again! <br><br>I started work at Northwest Folklife this week in the Programming department and am very excited to be a part of such a culturally diverse artistic organization. Exciting things all around for the next year!<br> Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/18560612013-10-15T09:10:48-07:002021-02-21T03:27:23-08:00New Videos Posted Posted some new videos to YouTube. Live performances of a couple covers and one of my own songs off my album, "Be Heard". <br><br>http://youtu.be/MjNPEjfsbyYAllison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/17885682013-10-05T02:03:40-07:002013-10-05T02:03:40-07:00Great Night at the Honey MoonNatalie and I just got back from a great show at the Honey Moon in Bellingham. The place filled up, lots of friendly folks. All in all, a great first gig for the weekend! Next time I'm there though, I'm getting some mead. <br><br>Tomorrow night we'll be in Mount Vernon at the 1st Street Cabaret. $5 to get in and it looks like a fun spot to hang. It'll be my first time playing there. Looking forward to it! <br><br> Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/14041622013-08-14T04:03:48-07:002013-08-14T04:03:48-07:00Kirkland Summerfest I had a great time performing at Kirkland Summerfest this past Sunday! I had the opportunity Emcee for the Folklife/Community Stage and perform a bit, too. So many great groups represented a sort of mini-Folklife. Such a fun day I forgot to take any pictures, but my Dad grabbed a few shots that you can find on my <a target="_new" href="http://www.facebook.com/allisonpreisinger">facebook page</a>. <br><br>
Next, I'm preparing to book some gigs with my friend from Boston, Natalie Sara. She'll be coming out the first weekend in October to play a bit with me. Looking forward to it! <br type="_moz">Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/12490212013-07-23T09:38:39-07:002013-07-23T09:38:39-07:00Takin' it Easy Lately I've been taking things easy. Taking a break to enjoy the summer and reprioritize some things. That second part's still a work in progress but there are a couple things to update on. <br><br>
Aug 2 - I'll be performing with some friends of mine from high school in Burlington, WA at the North Cove Coffeehouse. Starts at 4:30pm and is gonna be a fun time!<br><br>
I'm looking for students again! I've been teaching in Ballard on Thursdays and I'm going to add a couple days to teach students in the North Snohomish County area. Check out the "Lessons" tab for more info! <br><br>
Thanks for your support everyone!<br type="_moz">Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/8833432013-06-05T04:45:05-07:002013-06-05T04:45:05-07:00Moscow, ID Art Walk I think I'm finally recovered from working and performing at the Northwest Folklife Festival Memorial Day weekend. I had such a great time! My performance was recorded, so I'm hoping to post some of that soon. <br><br>
I will be performing for the Moscow Art Walk June 14th at the Spectrum II Art and Dance Studio. I will start at 5pm and play a couple sets with dancers accompanying me a couple times! Looking forward to a great day of art!<br type="_moz">Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/8083322013-05-23T16:00:58-07:002013-05-23T16:00:58-07:00Northwest Folklife Festival I'm SUPER excited for the Folklife Festival to start tomorrow! I'll be running around doing my intern thing all weekend. Saturday is the Hendrix Tribute I've been putting together held at the EMP Skychurch starting at 1pm. Sunday I perform some of my music at the Folklife Cafe stage at 2:15pm. <br>
Maybe I'll see you there! Yay Folklife!Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/7108662013-05-09T08:51:41-07:002013-05-09T08:51:41-07:00South Whidbey I'm excited for a sunny ferry ride and to visit beautiful Langley again tomorrow! I'll be performing at the South Whidbey Commons starting at 7pm! Hope to see some familiar faces! Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/6438682013-04-30T13:36:27-07:002013-04-30T13:36:27-07:00Lewiston and Moscow Idaho This Wkend! Making a trip back out to Idaho this weekend. Friday I'll be in Lewiston to perform at Cafe Sage with Maggie Quinlan. Saturday I'll be in Moscow for their annual Renaissance Fair and there will be a special performance of "Repeating, Repeating" with Shelly Werner and dancers from Spectrum II Dance! <br>
Looks like the weather's going to be kind, hope to see some friendly faces!Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/5534512013-04-17T11:32:01-07:002017-01-13T16:19:31-08:00Next Performance: Bellingham! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/d5e918e4c133d22a53391ec0b23507d2374cdf4f/medium/PoetsOnFireECard.jpg?1366248781" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="200" width="300" /> Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/3792622013-03-17T13:24:44-07:002013-03-17T13:24:44-07:00How Did I Miss This?! Last August, I was interviewed by reporter Rachel Dubrovin of Lewiston, Idaho's KLEW. When I went online after the interview to see what came out of it all I saw was an article. I just now came across the video footage she put together for the news. I'm so slow! Check it out <a target="_new" href="http://www.klewtv.com/news/local/Live-music-on-the-palouse--166261346.html?tab=video&c=y">HERE</a>, and thanks Rachel!<br><br><br type="_moz">Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/2895212013-01-25T08:40:45-08:002013-01-25T08:40:45-08:00Western Washington Just a quick note to say that if I seem quiet for awhile it's because I am busy working away on new material and projects. Cloudy days back in Western Washington make me go into hibernation mode. See you when the sun comes out! ;)Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/2770132013-01-08T09:15:03-08:002013-01-08T09:15:03-08:00Sage Cafe in Lewiston, ID It's been a bit of a quiet Winter for me here in Pullman. I worked on a song a day in November that I alllmost finished. I still have to write a couple more to get to 30, but it taught me a lot and I will finish!<br><br>
You can catch me at the Sage Cafe in Lewiston, Idaho this Friday at 7pm. It's free, a friendly enviroment and they have tasty food! Hope to see you there if you're around the area! <br><br>
Till next time...<br><br>
-Allison<br type="_moz">Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/1984332012-08-09T12:02:41-07:002012-08-09T12:02:41-07:00Pullman Area!Tomorrow night (the 10th) I'll be playing again at the Green Frog Palouse starting at 6pm. Free show and I heard some rumor that there might be some sort of cameras there...more on that later! ;)<br><br>
August 18th I'll be at Bucer's in Moscow again from 7-10pm<br><br>
August 22nd you should come check out the Pullman Farmers Market from 3:30-6 - I'll be playing some in that time frame as well!<br><br>
Also, go outside this Sunday night, the 12th, look up if you have a clear sky where you are and I'll bet you you'll see some shooting stars. It's the Perseid meteor shower's peak night and it's also my Birthday. So, do what I do every year and shooting star gaze - maybe we'll see the same ones!<br><br>
Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/1926372012-07-23T16:14:57-07:002012-07-23T16:14:57-07:00Richland, Langley and Port Townsend This Week! Come say hello this week! I'll be at the J. Bookwalter Winery in Richland, WA Wednesday the 25th at 7pm, South Whidbey Commons in Langley Friday the 27th at 7pm, then at Sirens Pub in Port Townsend Sunday the 29th at 7pm as well! Looking forward to performing for some cool new folks, hope you're one of them!Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/1915152012-07-19T14:21:41-07:002012-07-19T14:21:41-07:00Moscow, ID This Saturday! I'll be at Bucer's this Saturday in Moscow, ID at 7:30 till 10:30 - come hang out! I'll have a piano to play this time, too!Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/1888462012-07-12T02:45:57-07:002012-07-12T02:45:57-07:00Summer Shows Getting ready to perform some more this summer! Check out the "Gigs" tab for dates!Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/1814632012-06-20T15:00:50-07:002012-06-20T15:00:50-07:00Live Video of CD Release PerformanceCheck out the live video of last Friday's CD Release show <a target="_new" href="http://bambuser.com/node/2809692">here</a>! Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/1792852012-06-16T01:47:08-07:002012-06-16T01:47:08-07:00On KIYE tomorrow! Had a wonderful time performing last night at my CD Release that we streamed online. Thanks everyone who came out and watched online - you all made the celebration so special. <br>
If you happened to miss it you can watch the recording of the show <a target="_new" href="http://bambuser.com/node/2809692">online here</a>. <br><br>
Tomorrow you can catch some of my songs on the radio! It airs Sunday the 17 on KIYE 88.7 FM at 7:00pm local time in Kamiah, Idaho (PST). The entire show will be available at the same time through this link: <a target="_new" href="http://nwsongshack.blogspot.com/">http://nwsongshack.blogspot.com/</a> and an archive will is kept there of all their weekly shows. <br type="_moz"><br>Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/1780352012-06-13T16:10:04-07:002012-06-13T16:10:04-07:00Show Streamed Friday 7:30pm My summer gigs start tomorrow night at the Green Frog Palouse! 6pm and free for all you Palouse folks!<br>
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Friday night I'll be playing a CD Release show at a super secret location but it will be streamed online for all to view! Just go here: <a target="_new" href="http://%20http://bambuser.com/node/2809692">http://bambuser.com/node/2809692</a> Show starts at 7:30!<br><br>
Check out my gigs page for a bunch more chances to come hang out with me this summer!<br type="_moz">Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/674902012-06-02T10:16:34-07:002012-06-02T10:16:34-07:00Justin Wayne Show"Worryin' about Worrying" will be played on the Justin Wayne Show next week! It's an online live radio show and podcast. Below is the info - tune in!<br><br>
LIVE Mondays at 3pm EST, 8pm GMT at <a target="_new" href="http://www.thejustinwayneshow.com">thejustinwayneshow.com</a> and podcasted the following Wednesday. <br><br>
Subscribe to the Podcast: <a target="_new" href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/thejustinwayneshow">http://feeds.feedburner.com/thejustinwayneshow</a><br>
Follow us on Twitter: <a target="_new" href="http://twitter.com/justinwayneshow">http://twitter.com/justinwayneshow</a><br>
Like us on Facebook: <a target="_new" href="http://facebook.com/thejustinwayneshow">http://facebook.com/thejustinwayneshow</a><br>
Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/1724592012-05-25T11:38:41-07:002012-05-25T11:38:41-07:00Memorial Day Weekend Download Deal All Memorial Day Weekend you can visit my bandcamp site and download my entire "Be Heard" album by "Naming Your Own Price"! <br><br>
Check it out!<br><br><a target="_new" href="http://www.allisonpreisinger.bandcamp.com"> www.allisonpreisinger.bandcamp.com</a><br type="_moz">Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/1694422012-05-17T02:35:43-07:002021-02-08T00:36:08-08:00"Be Heard" is now available! Check it out! Under the "Music" tab!Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/1669072012-05-10T08:44:28-07:002012-05-10T08:44:28-07:00Official Release Date!Allison's second album, "Be Heard" will be released online and at shows beginning May 17th! There will be a small, super secret CD release shindig in Pullman on the 17th. If you're in the area, contact Allison for more info! There are a few more release parties and performances coming up in the Northwest this summer. Check out the gigs page for more info! <br>
Like and Share Allison's <a target="_new" href="https://www.facebook.com/allisonpreisinger">facebook page</a> for a chance to win a digital download of the album early! Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/1610822012-04-25T12:05:00-07:002022-05-22T12:21:05-07:00The CDs Have Arrived!!!The album is done, done, done and in my hands!! The official release date is May 17th. Anyone who was a Kickstarter supporter gets their early though! <br>
Listened through it just now and can't wait for you all to do the same! <br><br><div style="text-align: left; ">I guess it's time I share the album artwork with you all... Done by Angela Boyle <a target="_new" href="http://www.lunavalse.deviantart.com">www.lunavalse.deviantart.com<br><br></a>
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If you're interested in hosting a House Concert - <a target="_new" href="./houseconcerts.cfm">check out info on this page</a> - or just get in touch with me!<br><br>
Thanks! Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/1413262012-02-18T07:12:55-08:002012-02-18T07:12:55-08:00Getting Closer!Check out the '2nd Album' tab for an update on the album's progress! It's starting to all come together!<br><br>
I'll be performing at Moscow's Co-op March 6th at 5pm if you're in the Pullman/Moscow area. I'll be playing a bunch of stuff that will be on the album as well as some covers I've been putting together. <br><br>
Tomorrow morning I'm meeting with a videographer who will be working on putting a video together for my song "Worrying About Worrying" which I will release as a single before the rest of the album! Looking forward to working on a video for the first time, aside from my iMovie masterpeices - haha!<br><br>
-Allison<br>
Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/1327002012-01-09T03:46:19-08:002012-01-09T03:46:19-08:00Happy New Year! Hope everyone had a great New Year! <br>
If you are on my mailing list you might notice that I have changed services to send the emails. Switched from Reverbnation to Mail Chiimp in an effort to simplify my life to leave more time for practice and writing, less time for trying to figure out what I should do with yet another music website. Hope I'm not shooting myself in the foot, but I think it'll be okay. <br><br>
The album is still in the final track recording/mixing phase. I'll be updating as soon as there's something interesting to update with. Like, a single maybe? Thanks for the support!<br><br>
-Allison<br type="_moz">Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/1305322011-12-27T05:58:49-08:002011-12-27T05:58:49-08:00Happy Holidays! Hope everyone is enjoying the holiday season! The album is in the mixing, final track recording stages with hopes to get the majority of all that finished by the end of January. I am also making plans for future performances and planning my next move to somewhere is Cali next year!<br>
Happy New Year!Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/1242442011-11-19T13:10:00-08:002011-11-19T13:10:00-08:00Progress! I had such a fantastic time in the studio last weekend! We got a ton done and are now in the editing/mixing phase with still a few more takes of some things to finish up. Thank you endlessly to Vanessa Collier, Phillip Liddiard, Spyros Magliveras, Jenna Rycroft and Jessica Kion for giving me over a week of your time for rehearsing and recording. You all are amazing and made this experience much more than I ever expected!<br>
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I will be posting some photos under my "2nd Album" tab (currently under construction) from our recording weekend as well as some video once I can compile something good. Some updates soon for my Kickstarter supporters as well!<br>
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I'm excited to share what we've been working on!Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/1228282011-11-10T22:17:37-08:002011-11-10T22:17:37-08:00In the Studio!It's 11/11/11 and I'm in the studio! <br>
We are getting all set up at The Record Co. in Boston. Engineers are here, I'm here, waiting on the band to get here. Tis good stuff! Can't wait to get playing - need to wake up first though!<br><br>
-Allison<br type="_moz">Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/1223322011-11-08T06:35:40-08:002011-11-08T06:35:40-08:00Recording in Boston! Thanks to all of you who pledged and shared my Kickstarter project, it was a success! Thank you!!<br>
I'm currently in Boston rehearsing all week with my band in preparation of recording this weekend! We have another rehearsal soon and are working on some arrangements and harmonies. I'm excited to get in the studio!<br><br>
I'll post some photos from our rehearsals and updates when I can! <br><br><br type="_moz">Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/1199642011-10-24T07:55:44-07:002011-10-24T07:55:44-07:00Kickstarter and Moscow, ID Show!I had a great time this past weekend performing on the West side of Washington! Thanks to Eric Miller and Evan Hulse for joining me!<br><br>
I play this Friday at 8pm in Moscow, ID at One World Cafe! It's free and I'm excited to finally play in Moscow!<br><br>
My Kickstarter project to raise funds for my second album is going well! We have about a week left to raise 35% of the goal. Please check out the video and project page, share with your friends and pledge if you can! Thank you!<br><br>
-Allison Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/1193142011-10-19T14:45:00-07:002011-10-19T14:45:00-07:00Washington "Mini-Tour" This Weekend! I'm excited to perform three shows this weekend in Western Washington. My first performances since being finished with Berklee (aside from a fun private party at my Parent's place!). <br><br>
Come and hang out!<br><br>
10/21 Friday at 7pm - LakeBridge Forza in Lakewood/Tacoma<br>
10/22 Saturdya at 9pm - Cafe Racer in Seattle<br>
10/23 Sunday at 2pm - Mirkwood in Arlington ($5 Cover)<br><br>
Hope to see you this weekend!<br><br>
-Allison<br type="_moz">Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/1164502011-09-29T03:17:17-07:002011-09-29T03:17:17-07:00Kickstarter Campaign has Launched!I'm excited to announce that my second album project Kickstarter Campaign has been launched! <br>
Go check it out:<a target="_new" href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1273053948/allison-preisingers-second-album"> http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1273053948/allison-preisingers-second-album</a> and share with your friends!<br><br>
Thank you!!<br><br>
-Allison<br><br type="_moz">Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/748652011-09-26T17:29:48-07:002011-09-26T17:29:48-07:00New Dates Added New dates to my October "Mini-Tour" just added including a performance in Moscow, Id at One World Cafe!<br><br>
Also, I've been busy preparing to record in Boston in November. (We start on 11/11/11!) In order to help this project happen I am putting together a Kickstarter project that I will be posting sometime this week. I'm excited to involve the supporters of my music in the process of making my second album happen. <br><br>
Keep an eye out for more updates! Thanks!<br>
-Allison<br type="_moz">Allison Preisingertag:allisonpreisinger.com,2005:Post/1135972011-09-08T13:17:18-07:002019-11-30T21:02:26-08:00October Mini Tour Click on the "Gigs" tab for all the latest info on my October "Mini Tour" of Western WA. A couple more dates to be added soon!<br><br><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/3824/a81807a4e316843eb7432b5328eedc6f674cfcc9/medium/Allison-Preisinger-POSTER.jpg?1380570158" class="size_orig justify_inline border_" alt="" height="464" width="300" /><br type="_moz">Allison Preisinger