Feedback from Fans Says It All!

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November 28, 2012

We’ve been keeping Nancy busy touring this fall, but the big news is the release of her Holiday CD, “Fa La La”. Reviews from listeners make it clear this CD is a winner! Here’s what fans are saying:

“It’s joyful, sensitive, paints the holidays in lots of colors, and provides empathy in the songs of loss. In Our Home made me tear up, but not in a sad way.  So much like my nuclear family’s Christmas. The Babe of Bethlehem is a contemporary way to share the Christ birth.  Gold and Myrrh has a spiritual side that isn’t just the Christ story.  And My Silvertone Guitar is a country feel with the excitement of opening a new package (your new songs). It’s got it all. The harmony is wonderful and perfect.  Really liked the keyboard work as well.  I’m going to give these away to some friends I know will enjoy them.  Great job!  Hope it’s VERY SUCCESSFUL for you!”  – Deb O”Hanlon

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“Can’t stop listening to the new CD. Love it! I have been singing along! They are such fantastic songs for the season!” – Haley M.
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“Your Christmas CD is AWESOME..I’ve listened to it 3 times in a row..I love it.  You have blended many different musical styles and holiday emotions into one big MERRY CHRISTMAS!!  You have a real winner here, Fa la la..what a great song, the melody is fresh and unique..and look out John Lennon, the kids are great in this.  Then Silence tonight, a wonderful version of a true story, it’s like an updated Silent Night. ” In our Home”  I just want to be your sister and have Christmas with your family!    “Most of all Baby” nice, cause it’s really all about love..so true, very fun!  You put the ring in everyone’s bell!  “Gold and Myrrh” this is just a stunning one, very spiritual, the chorus hits me like that Leo K. song Hallelujah..really moving.  I think I’ll buy a Christmas Tree,  made me a little sad, but it’s a good message, stellar lyrics and people need to hear about strength.  Silvertone Guitar, a nice country number, I’m sure it’s popular in Nashville..the perfect style for the lyrics and story..Merry Christmas to me..another character building story..and “The Babe of Bethlehem“..well after our journey we end up singing a beautiful hymn at Church.” – Elizabeth Mandrioli 
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“It’s one of the sweetest Christmas albums I’ve yet heard (and I’ve got a lot of them!). Fa La La by Nancy Beaudette will put you in the Christmas spirit faster’n you can say Jingle Bells. What a lovely, sweet, heartfelt expression of Christmas. I recommend you buy one from Nancy now to have it for the entire 2013 Christmas season.” – Jon McAuliffe 
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“It’s a constant in our car’s CD player right now. I might have to keep listening to it all winter.” – K. Vennard  
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“The CDs arrived today. I am listening to Fa La La for the third time already. I absolutely love it, Nancy. You can be so proud of it! Wonderful music and lyrics; creates memories that bring tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing your gift! What a warm treat for a cold day in Wisconsin”. – Marilyn Krump
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To order your copy of “Fa La La” shop at on Nancy’s website today!

 

 

“Fa La La” on Top 10 Radio List

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November 15, 2012

Nancy Beaudette’s new Holiday CD, “Fa La La” had a very strong showing on Airplay Direct in it’s inaugural offering to the airwaves. AirPlay Direct is a digital delivery system developed for artists, radio programmers & music industry professionals and sends secure broadcast-quality music & digital press kits to radio stations, booking agents, promoters and music supervisors worldwide. “Being on a top ten list any time feels really great” says Nancy, “and I’m thrilled that my songs are being played on such great stations.”

“Fa La La” New Holiday CD is Released

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October 29, 2012

Moonlit Pond Records is pleased to announce the release of “Fa La La” – a holiday CD by Nancy Beaudette featuring NINE original Christmas songs!

“I dust off these old songs when December comes along”, a line from “In Our Home”, couldn’t be truer for Nancy Beaudette. She recalls singing carols with her family from a tender age, and it flourished into a lifelong passion the year she found her very own guitar under the Christmas tree.  “Fa la la” is a collection of nine original Holiday songs spanning emotions of festive joy, innocence, peace and longing.

Click here to get your copy today!

Here is a brief overview of the songs:

1. “Fa la la” – a spirited song celebrating the excitement that kids have preparing for Santa Claus.

2. “Silence Tonight” delivers a powerful message of the peace all Mother’s long for when their sons and daughters are serving in the military.

3. “In Our Home” recalls happy memories of Christmas while growing up.

4. “Most of all Baby (I Want You)” is an invitation to get cuddled up with the one you love.

5. “Gold and Myrrh” longs to reclaim the innocence of a child at this time of year, comparing it to the precious gifts given to the Christ child by the visiting Kings.

6. “I think I’ll buy a Christmas Tree” is an acoustic ballad about regaining strength to celebrate Christmas after separation or divorce.

7. “My Silvertone Guitar” was co-written with Louisa Branscomb (of Steel Rails fame), and is a wonderful story about riding the rails to Nashville on Christmas Eve knowing there would be a new guitar waiting under the tree.

8. “Merry Christmas to Me” is a tender ballad about spending Christmas alone after the loss of a loved one.

9. “The Babe of Bethlehem” celebrates the birth of the Christ child and invites us to follow the Star.

DJ’s are invited to download “Fa La La” at Airplay Direct

Live from Knoxville Tennessee!

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October 5, 2012

Nancy with Karen E. Reynolds, host of Writer’s Block Radio

WDVX in Knoxville is a listener supported radio station housed in the downtown Visitors Center. They play everything from  Bluegrass to Celtic and Folk and even throw in a little roots music from other parts of the world offering listeners a variety of specialty shows featuring music you can’t hear anywhere else.

One of the Specialty shows is hosted by Karen E. Reynolds, called “Writer’s Block“. Airing only independent performing songwriters, Karen combines interviews with in studio performances and airing cuts from the artist’s CDs. She created this forum to bring attention to original artists that deserve to be listened to, yet don’t have the benefit of a major label. Nancy Beaudette was her featured guest on September 26th.

WDVX also provides local and regional musicians an outlet for their talents, including the “Blue Plate Special Show” which airs  weekdays at noon and on Saturdays WDVX and broadcasts live performances from our studios in downtown Knoxville.  Nancy Beaudette was the featured artist at the “Blue Plate Special” on October 2nd.

Nancy playing the Blue Plate Special

Iceland? Really?

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September 18, 2012

Yes really. And why not? Iceland may not be on the top of most Artist’s tour list, but it is certainly topping vacation destinations of late. Grindavik is home of the now famous Blue Lagoon Spa, awe inspiring scenic landscape, and majestic coastline. Bryggjan’s Cafe is located in this harbour village and is the town’s hot spot for night life. Nancy had the privilege of touting her Canadiana roots with local residents in September. Icelanders and Canadians have long held a special bond – most evident by the warm reception and hospitality extended to Nancy throughout her visit.

  

Nancy Showcases At Bluebird’s 30th Celebration!

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June 14, 2012

The Bluebird Café turned 30 last week, and an extended celebration ensued with special daily performances from some of music’s biggest artists and songwriters. Beginning Monday, June 4, 2012, numerous homecoming shows, special concerts, guest appearances and events took place at the Cafe, including performances by Kathy Mattea, Crystal Gayle, Vince Gill and numerous hit writers.

Nancy Beaudette was featured in the Sunday Writer’s Night show which highlighted ‘Bluebird Favorites’ including Liz Hengber and Mark Irwin with special guest Tony Arata (writer of Garth Brooks hit “The Dance”).

The Bluebird Café was originally opened in June of 1982 by Amy Kurland as a restaurant in a small strip center in the Nashville suburb of Green Hills. On a fateful night in 1987, a new artist named Garth Brooks performed at The Bluebird and an executive from Capitol Records happened to be in the audience. The executive took Garth into the kitchen and asked him to come by the label the next day to offer him a deal. Years later, Garth says, “The Bluebird is the beginning and the mecca, the end.” In 2004 Dreamworks Records’ executive Scott Borchetta saw 15-year-old Taylor Swift perform for the first time and invited her to be a part of his new venture – a label to be called Big Machine Label Group.

Over 65,000 people now visit The Bluebird Café annually. It has changed little in appearance, character and purpose over the last 30 years. The small stage still offers the opportunity for budding singers and songwriters to be heard. The Bluebird Café is guaranteed to always provide musical “moments,” and in most cases, only 100 lucky listeners will be in the room to let the rest of the world know what it missed.

Nancy chosen as Alternate NERFA East Showcase Performer

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May 9, 2012

On Saturday, June 2, the Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (NERFA) hosts the second of its two one-day mini-conferences this spring: Showcase artists were recently selected and workshops and panel discussions are set for the event at the University of Massachusetts Boston campus that is designed especially to give artists, presenters, DJs, agents and others engaged in the folk music scene a small taste of what takes place during the organization’s annual conference each fall.

The following artists have been selected from among 70 applicants to showcase their talents during the NERFA One-Day Mini-Conference in Boston: Richard Berman, Karin Blaine, Sam Chase, Beth DeSombre, Honor Finnegan, Sharon Goldman, Loretta Hagen, Phil Henry, Long Time Courting and Claudia Nygaard. Nancy Beaudette was named as the alternate.

What do Glen Campbell, Willie Nelson and Nancy Beaudette have in common?

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May 01, 2012

They’re all on the ‘Chart Toppers’ on Airplay Direct this month. In fact, Nancy’s CD “Honestly” is #3 on the chart for the most downloaded CD for the entire month! Radio DJ’s from around the globe are adding her music to their playlists. AirPlay Direct is a digital delivery system developed for artists, radio programmers & music industry professionals.

Folk DJ’s and all Radio Hosts interested in adding Nancy Beaudette to their programs can download the entire CD “Honestly” at AirPlayDirect.com/nancybeaudette, or contact us and we’ll send you a copy today! contact@moonlitpond.com

Camping Out in Virginia

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April 25, 2012

ANNOUNCEMENT: Nancy Beaudette will be part of an impressive line up of women’s artists performing at this year’s music festival in Kents Store, Virginia. Amidst 96 wooded acres, CampOut offers facilities and opportunities for groups and individuals to relax and unwind. This year’s festival promises to be bigger and better than ever with performers like The Martine Locke Band and Jamie Anderson – another artist with Canadian ties!

Nancy will also offer a workshop during the festival: “Run Fly Soar” is a motivational program that encourages participants to make the changes in their lives that will enable them to live their dreams. It will take place on Saturday from 2 to 3:30 p.m.

Nancy will take the stage Saturday at 11:40 a.m.

This Reviewer says ‘Nancy Get’s Real’ on her CD Honestly!

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April 15, 2012 – Bill Copeland Music News

“Beaudette has come up with an impressive singer-songwriter CD in Honestly. In good form here, Beaudette’s song craft is top of the line, her voice marvelously endowed with texture and feeling, and she brought along fine players to flesh out her creative vision.”

“Nancy Beaudette delivers her gritty singer-songwriter CD Honestly with a grittier backing band behind her. Beaudette prefers her message to come across with pluck and verve and with some edge in her guitar. There is a funkiness in her twists and turns and edginess in her acoustic guitar picking. There are authentic country roots in the songwriting style and in the fine instrumentalists who support this unique singer-songwriter.”

Read the whole review here: Bill Copeland Music News