An Update From A Non-Touring Kieran…

Not being on the road can be both a blessing and a curse at the same time. But just because I’m not travelling, doesn’t mean stuff isn’t occurring most of the time! So I figured I’d do a little bit of an update to keep you guys in the loop with SIX cool things that have happened whilst I’ve been back in Vancouver!

Me as Rikku at Fan Expo 2013, photo courtesy of Little Cat Photography - https://www.facebook.com/LittleCatPhotography .

Me as Rikku at Fan Expo 2013, photo courtesy of Little Cat Photography – https://www.facebook.com/LittleCatPhotography .

1. Fan Expo 2013
I was honoured to be a guest of PunchBrand and crazyheads™ at Fan Expo North this past weekend, at the Vancouver Convention Centre! It was gross out and rainy, as per usual for early springtime in Vancity, but that didn’t deter anyone from coming out and having a deliciously geeky time, showing off their costumes, meeting Stan Lee, sitting in the Delorean time machine, and so forth. Terrific show! I’m very much stoked for next year’s!

2. New Tuneage
I’ve been a busy bee, writing away with several of my favourite cowriters (some of which you know, some of which you might not!), to produce some fabulous new tracks I can’t wait to share with you! If you’re coming to my show with Set It Off this Friday, you’ll get to hear FOUR of my brand new songs, some of which will be recorded and released this year as part of my new upcoming EP project. Keep checking out my Twitter and Facebook accounts for hints at titles, lyric sneak peeks, and so on!

3. Photoshoot (Subtitled: Kieran being awkward in front of a camera)
I’ve got a photoshoot booked for the first week of May, so get ready for some brand new shots, a new website, and all that fun stuff coming your way to celebrate a new age of Strange. Or something along those lines that sounds less epic. Or more? I have no idea. Either way, keep your eyes peeled in May for new shots!

4. Tour Planning!
My team here in Vancouver have been working hard on some Canada and United States touring this summer and fall, with plans to hit Europe again next year! WOOHOO! If you want to get quick updates on where I’m going and when, sign up for my newsletter by scrolling up and checking out the top right-hand side of my website!

5. New Fan Art!

I’ve been humbled to receive some incredible pieces of art from some good fans/friends of mine! And so of course it deserves a mention here as one of six cool things to happen while I’ve been back!

Myself and Kitty the SheGeek! Artist: Sierra Ross

Myself and Kitty the SheGeek! Artist: Sierra Ross.

Neko-me! Artist: Chantelle Keating w/ Hannah Balme.

Neko-me! Artist: Chantelle Keating w/ Hannah Balme.

Cell phone sketch! Artist: Jewell Pineda.

Cell phone sketch! Artist: Jewell Pineda.

 

Canadian Music Fest – Showcase Interview!

Hey #Strangers!

DDP Studios, who did some entertainment reports for Canadian Music Fest 2013, were kind enough to interview me after my showcase at the festival, and grab a li’l bit of live footage from the show!

You can see the interview with me below, and there are also interviews with Hunter Valentine too, who headlined the show and kicked ARSE!!!

Farewell, Canadian Music Week!

Well, the annual music industry get-together (feels a bit like a high school reunion, actually) is over for another year, and we’re all leaving feeling pretty buzzed, inspired, and driven!

I’ll be posting a more in-depth blog about it over the coming days, but for now here are some shots taken during my showcase with Hunter Valentine! A HUGE thank you to Bobby Singh of Front Of House Photography for these shots, and for being such a fab bloke in general!

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