Listen to KMHD, 89.1 fm, on Friday, August 6 at 1:30 pm for a live, on-air performance of Kirsten Rian with bassist Dan Schulte. Then come to Wilfs at 8:00 pm for a live in-person peformance by Kirsten with Dave Captein and Bill Beach.
“...strikingly emotive, exhilarating songs…”
Pop Culture Press
The Kirsten Rian Quintet recently released My Mother’s Songs in early 2010. Her 7th album, the jazz project was recorded live and intuitively, and features regional players George Mitchell, Dan Schulte, Charlie Doggett, and John Nastos.
“Ms. Rian is no vocal slouch, and has been in the business for a long time, and includes an impressive list of performances and associates. She thinks about music. Feels the reason behind the music. And what she has to say about the music provides it with a richer experience…”
Oregon Music News
She has also been recognized nationally for her songwriting and producing work. For 12 years Rian was co-owner of Rust Records, an independent record label, and lead singer and co-founder, producer, and songwriter for the award-winning and nationally-recognized alternative rock band, In June. The band produced four full-length albums, and a vinyl release, secured national airplay on commercial radio specialty shows, and college radio across the country, charting on CMJ top 20 lists at hundreds of stations, and earning luminous press from such revered publications as Virtually Alternative, Album Network, Alternative Press, and CMJ.
Kirsten also teaches, giving private voice lessons in her home studio. Learn more at her website: www.kirstenrian.com
