It's been a long, long time since posting here. Like, 3-kids-born-and-a-non-music-business-begun-grown-and-sold Long. But here I am. Alive and well, surviving this global pandemic as I sincerely hope that you are, too. I've been thinking about my music from years ago, and thinking about new music... we all have a strange mix of lots of time and no time at all these pandemic days, don't we?

I also wanted to share something with you. My amazing husband

Eric Wolfson

recently published a book in the Bloomsbury Press 33 1/3 series about Elvis Presley's album, From Elvis in Memphis. It's a great read, both for Elvis fans and non-Elvis fans. Music critic and writer Greil Marcus (author of Mystery Train, Lipstick Traces, & The Old, Weird America: The World of Bob Dylan's Basement Tapes) says of Eric's book... "[A] fine piece of work that opens up the album in new ways." If you love Elvis, or have been curious about him, or even if you think you hate him, this could be a good read for you.

I'm wishing you and yours well during these crazy times. The light at the end of this tunnel is starting to glow a little brighter!

Tiny House Concert Series, Tues Oct 14th

I'll be playing at the Tiny House Concert Series at Boneyard Studios on Tuesday, October 14th located at 21 Evarts St NE, Washington, DC 20002. Music starts at 6:30pm with the wonderful act, The Iris Bell.

Free & BYOB. Link to the Facebook event page here.

Some of you may already now about he Tiny House movement but for those who don't, it is a movement with economical and environmental motives. Boneyard Studios describes it as: "Tiny houses on wheels provide an affordable, attractive, environmentally-friendly housing option. Nationally the tiny house movement is growing and wonderfully varied. Tiny houses can be as small as a square meter or as large as 300, 400, or 700 feet; the key isn’t really size itself, but careful and deliberate attention to space efficiency and simplicity. Some tiny houses are foundation-built while others are on wheels (like those at Boneyard Studios).”

Come for great music, and at the same time, tour the 3 tiny houses at Boneyard Studios! Learn more at www.boneyardstudios.com

DC Improv show & featured article in Luri & Wilma Magazine

I'm  belatedly posting this bit about a show and interview I recently did for Luri & Wilma Magazine.

Luri & Wilma is a DC based, eco-friendly fashion and life-style blog and quarterly print magazine that dubs themselves "the smart magazine for smart ladies". I had a wonderful time working with Amber Paranick, the interviewer and author of the article I was featured in, and Charlie Heck, the Editor-in-Chief of this super cool, independently published print publication.

The end-of-summer issue features local ladies of performance and hosted a sold-out release event held at the DC Improv Comedy Club on Aug 14th. I was honored to play for a fantastic audience and to share the bill with fellow ladies of song and a slue of female comics. Below are some photos of the event and and article as featured in the Summer Issue.

Sound and Song at The Wolves Den on 5/13

Please join us for an evening of sound and song at the Wolves Den; i.e. house show at Annie's house! Three lovely and talented people are touring through DC and will be sharing the bill with local DC singer of songs, Annie Crane.

Tuesday, May 13th at 7:00pm
$5 donation for the touring musicians

The Wolves Den is in Brookland, Washington DC

email for details: annie[at]anniecranemusic.com

BYOB

Adrianne Lenker (Boston, MA)

www.adriannelenker.bandcamp.com

Buck Meek (Brooklyn, NY)

www.buckmeek.bandcamp.com

Jen Hitt (Austin TX)

www.jenhitt.bandcamp.com

Annie Crane (Washington, DC)

www.anniecrane.bandcamp.com

@ The Black Cat

I just booked  a last minute gig opening for Adam Faucett this Sunday, March 23rd at The Black Cat in Washington, DC. Come on out for a great show!

The Black Cat on Sun. 3/23
8:30 Annie Crane
9:30 Adam Faucett and the Tall Grass

1811 14th St NW
Washington, DC
Doors at 8:00PM
$10adv/$12dos
Buy tix online

"Still Singing" - A Benefit Concert at the Kensington Arts Theatre, MD

I am thrilled to be performing at this special benefit concert to raise awareness of perinatal loss and provide a strong support system for those that are in need. This event is meant to bring together families, friends, colleagues, and any one else who has experienced this type of loss or know someone who has.

Stillbirth, miscarriage, and infant loss are unfortunately all too common. They are under-recognized and under-talked about topics. The statistics are astounding. Sources may vary, but approximately 1 out of every 4 pregnancies end in a loss and 1 out of 160 pregnancies end in the birth of a stillborn baby.

The "Still Singing" Charity Event will be held at the Kensington Arts Theatre in Kensington, MD from 7:00-10:00PM on November 23, 2013.

There will be a raffle with some pretty fantastic prizes including autographed memorabilia from area sports teams such as The Washington Nationals, Capitals, and Wizards, the Baltimore Ravens and Orioles, a signed album by the Minneapolis Alt Rock band Motion City Soundtrack, and much more!

ALL proceeds go to First Candle Charity, a charity dedicated to raising money for stillbirth research and maintaining healthy pregnancies.

Suggested donation of $10 per person (cash or check), which will be collected at the door.

For more information, please visit the Still Singing FaceBook page which posts continuous updates on fund raising progress, concert details, and raffle prize!

Featured Performers:

Zia Hassan, www.ziahassan.com
Dave Farah, www.davefarah.com
Annie Crane, www.anniecranemusic.com

The Kensington Arts Theatre

3710 Mitchell St.

Kensington, MD

www.katonline.org

Thanks to The Dollhouse concert series for last nights wonderfully cozy show!

Stirring up the echoes of Takoma Records 

with Daniel Bachman // Mark Fosson // Annie Crane

@ The Dollhouse, Friday November 16th.

iTunes Reviews "Jump with a Child's Heart"

Hello out there, 

It’s been five years since I began pursuing my music and I owe so much of the success I’ve encountered to your support. It’s been 10 tours, 4 of them international. It’s been two full length albums and one EP. There’ve been both incredible and not-so-incredible performances, lots of new friends, lots of radio shows, festivals, folk conferences, and one surreal experience opening for American folk icon Emmylou Harris. All that I’ve accomplished I owe so very much to the support I found in you. Thank you!

As I cross into my 30th year, in my new-ish “southern” home of Washington, DC, I’m happy to share with you a lovely review from the good folks at Apple iTunes who recently reviewed Jump With a Child’s Heart. I’m so flattered that they chose to review it and so happy for all the great things that have transpired over these last 5 years. 

"Set apart from typical neo-folkie singer/songwriters... Crane’s vision is earthy yet poetic, the work of an artist who lives in both the real world and her own dreams”.

Here’s to maintaining the child in us all,
Annie.

Review from iTunes 

"In the tradition of the '60s folk revival, Annie Crane sings of small-town memories and big-city heartaches on her sophomore album, Jump with a Child’s Heart. The Rochester, N.Y., native brings a classically trained vocal purity to her mélange of Celtic, Appalachian, and blues influences, setting her apart from typical neo-folkie singer/songwriters. Her lyrics are likewise distinctive, combining mystical tones with an Everywoman earnestness that elevates ordinary subjects into something exotic. Crane shows her skills as a musical miniaturist on tracks like “Copenhagen Heart,” “The Island of Manhattan," and “Ghost Body,” dashing off quick but telling portraits with a bittersweet air. There’s a quiet but persistent sense of rebellion evident in songs like the wry “Money Only Hates Me” and the playful “Salinger Said,” lending them a contemporary edge. Most haunting among these tunes is “Lookin’ Out,” a moody recollection of Crane’s grandmother. Trumpet, banjo, cello, and light  percussion give evocative shading to these acoustic guitar–centered tracks. Crane’s vision is earthy yet poetic, the work of an artist who lives in both the real world and her own dreams."

Last Minute Show this Thurs, 5/3 @ JAMMIN JAVA + Introducing "The Three Dolla Holla!"

I'm VERY excited to be opening for the Chicago-based indie rock group, Company of Thieves! We'll be playing this Thursday night, May 3rd, at the legendary Jammin' Java in Vienna, VA. Please come out and show your support!

Doors at 7:00PM

Annie Crane at 8:00PM

Company of Thieves at 8:45PM

$10 advance/$13 day of. By advanced ticket *here*. 

Jammin' Java is located at 227 Maple Ave. East, Vienna, VA. 

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A new event hosted by yours truly... 

"An open stage with host Annie Crane at the cafe/wine bar, SOVA, in Washington, DC! Sign up is at 6:30pm with the night beginning at 7:00pm. Held on the 1st and 3rd Sundays of every month, the very first Three Dolla Holla will be Sunday, May 6, 2012. Music of all kinds, hip-hop, freestyle, dance, comedy, interpretive anything -- Bring it. Cover: $3, hence the name".

Follow what's happening at www.facebook.com/ThreeDollaHolla.

poster design by Avy Mallik

Hello Washington D.C.

After lots of touring over last 6 months, I'll be spending the next few in my new home-city of Washington D.C. ... but indeed, these wheels continue to turn! While exploring this new music scene, I'll be hosting an open mic night in the happening neighborhood of H St. in downtown D.C. (details TBA) and I'll be playing a slew of local shows including a bunch of summer street festival performances. Check in on my calendar to see when and where... better yet, - Sign the Mailing List!- Email info@anniecranemusic.com and put "Sign Me Up" in the subject line.

It's 80°F today... in mid-March. Quite different from the Northern border line and NYC. I think I might like D.C.

On the road again...

Tour starts today! Picked up m'dear Pollyanna from the airport in DC yesterday and we're off to Harrisonburg this afternoon. 9PM sharp at Clementine's Cafe w/ local string band, Chamomile & Whiskey. 

D.C. MEETS PARIS: AN INDIE FOLK JOINT TOUR 

with Annie Crane + Pollyanna 

International, Indie Folk songbirds touring together for the first time after sharing the stage in Paris, France. Annie Crane from Washington, D.C. and Pollyanna from Paris will be hitting the road State-side February 16th - 29th, 2012. 

Pollyanna is described by Brooklyn based music blog JezebelMusic as "Neko Case with a European flair" and has supported acts such as Wilco. Annie Crane's music can be heard in Starbucks stores world-wide and is described by Time Out NY as "fabulous folk with enough thoughtful twang to transport you back in time..."

www.facebook.com/pollyannatheband
www.reverbnation.com/pollyannamusic

www.anniecranemusic.com
www.facebook.com/anniecranemusic 

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Feb. 17, Clementine Cafe w/ Chamomile & Whiskey, Harrisonburg, VA, 8:30PM (153 S. Main St., www.clementinecafe.com) 

Feb. 19, The Acoustic Coffeehouse, Johnson City, TN, 8:00pm (415 W. Walnut St., www.acousticcoffeehouse.net) 

Feb. 21, WDVX Blue Plate Special, Radio, Knoxville, TN, noon (Knoxville Visitor Center, Gay St./Summit Hill Ave., www.wdvx.com) 

Feb. 21, The Family Wash for Tuesday night “Short Sets”, Nashville, TN, 8:00PM (2038 Greenwood Ave., www.familywash.com) 

Feb. 22 - 26, The 24th Annual International Folk Alliance Conference, Memphis, TN 

• 2/22, Moors & McCumber Presents, 10:20-11:10PM, Solo, Room # 1704

• 2/23, Constant Clip Presents, 11:30-12AM, Annie Crane + Putnam Smith, #1707

• 2/24, Constant Clip Presents, 12-12:30AM, Annie Crane, Steven Bacon + J Wagner, #1707

• 2/25, Constant Clip Presents, 11:30-12AM, Annie Crane, J Wagner + Elam Blackman (Constant Clip in the Round!), #1707

Feb. 27, Garfield Artworks w/ Caitlin Magarity & Kevin Finn, Pittsburgh, PA, 7:30PM (4931 Penn Ave., www.garfieldartworks.com) 

Feb. 28, Pete’s Candy Store, Brooklyn, NY, 8:00PM (709 Lorimer St., www.petescandystore.com)

"Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedies." —Groucho Marx

Happy 2012 Everyone! 

Here's a winter update to warm your bellies.

❊ I MOVED!: I’ve recently relocated from NYC to Washington, D.C. I had never been to our nations capital much before, but I’m pleasantly surprised by it! It’s hard to match up to NYC and I don’t think I’ll ever try to compare the two, but I will say that I love how manageable D.C. is, how lovely the natural Rock Creek Park is meandering throughout, how awesome it is to have family living just across the state line in VA... and D.C. has some pretty killer coffee joints, Qualia Coffee being my current favorite (the beans are roasted on site; pretty awesome indeed). I'm planning on staying put here through the spring and summer so that I can get to know my new home and discover the local music scene of D.C. and near-by Baltimore. Touring should resume in late summer/early fall and I hope to get some fun local DC stuff happening soon. Will keep you posted on that.

❊ FAI: In February I'll playing shows in VA, NC, TN, PA & NYC. You can find the schedule below as well as on my calendar page. The tour is booked around The 24th Annual International Folk Alliance Conference in Memphis, TN. If you’re also attending FAI, be sure to stop by and say "Hi!" at one of these private showcases:

• 2/22, Moors & McCumber Presents, 10:20-11:10PM, Solo, Room # TBA

• 2/23, Constant Clip Presents, 11:30-12AM, Annie Crane + Putnam Smith, #1707

• 2/24, Constant Clip Presents, 12-12:30AM, Annie Crane, Steven Bacon + J Wagner, #1707

• 2/25, Constant Clip Presents, 11:30-12AM, Annie Crane, J Wagner + Elam Blackman (Constant Clip in the Round!), #1707

❊ BANDCAMP: I’ve finally put my two albums on bandcamp for you! The newer album Jump With a Child's Heart is there for purchase and streaming, but my older album, Through the Farmlands and the Cities is available  as a free download! Check it out.

❊ ZAPTOWN REVIEW: “Crane extracts an instant wonderment...” A lovely review of Jump With a Child’s Heart in Indianapolis’s ZapTown Magazine.

❊ STARBUCKS: Remember to keep your ears peeled for songs off my new album currently being played at your local Starbucks store. So far there have been audial sightings in NYC; St. Louis, MO; Seattle, WA; Las Vegas, NV; Rochester, NY... pretty dang cool!

❊ FEB TOUR SCHED: with lovely French tour mate, Pollyanna

- Fri. 2/17, Clementine Cafe w/ Chamomile & Whiskey, Harrisonburg, VA, 8:30PM (153 S. Main St., www.clementinecafe.com)

- Sun. 2/19, The Acoustic Coffeehouse, Johnson City, TN, 8:00pm (415 W. Walnut St., www.acousticcoffeehouse.net)

- Tues. 2/21, WDVX Blue Plate Special, RADIO, Knoxville, TN, noon (Knoxville Visitor Center, Gay St./Summit Hill Ave., www.wdvx.com)

- Tues. 2/21, The Family Wash for Tuesday night “Short Sets”, Nashville, TN, show starts at 8:00PM, 9:00PM Annie Crane, 9:30PM Pollyanna (2038 Greenwood Ave., www.familywash.com)

- Wed 22 - Sun 26, The 24th Annual International Folk Alliance Conference, Memphis, TN

- Mon 2/27, Garfield Artworks w/ Caitlin Magarity and Kevin Finn,  Pittsburgh, PA, 7:30PM (4931 Penn Ave., www.garfieldartworks.com)

- Tues. 2/28, Pete’s Candy Store, Brooklyn, NY, 8:00PM Pollyanna, 9:00PM Annie Crane (709 Lorimer St., www.petescandystore.com)

My Music at Starbucks!

When you stop in for your favorite winter time coffee drink at Starbucks, keep your ears peeled for two songs off of my recently released album, Jump With a Child's Heart. The songs: "You & Me & the Evergreen" and "Hell's Gate".

I love how the sea monster in my song "Hell's Gate" ties into the origins of todays coffee king. The name "starbucks" was inspired by Moby Dick and was chosen to call to mind the romance of the high seas and seafaring traditions. Pretty cute for the once-upon-a-time mom-and-pop coffee shop in Seattle. As for "You & Me & the Evergreen"; this is prime evergreen season. Seems pretty appropriate that it'll get to be heard by millions over the upcoming winter. These tunes can be heard at thousands of Starbucks locations around the world over the next few months. I hope you get a chance to hear one of them while buying your morning pick-me-up. And thank you Starbucks for supporting independent music!

Other fun things to check out:
I was a guest columnist a few weeks ago on Memphis, TN's legendary studios, Ardent Studios Music Blog. Ready it here: Pick Three with Annie Crane.

A great interview interspersed with four songs off my new album with DJ Turtle on the most recent edition of L.A.'s, The PLaylist on www.EnterTheShell.com. Stream the podcast here: Annie Crane Playlist.

* Holiday Shopping *
Charity Auction - The folks over at Sleepover Shows in Boston are doing a charity auction featuring signed merch from all of this past year's musicians. I'm thrilled to have my 2009 album Through the Farmlands & the Cities in the bunch. All proceeds go to the Boston Food Bank. Check it out here: Charity: Sleepover Shows.

Independent Music makes an incredible stocking stuffer and Chanukah gift! Consider giving the gift of a once NYC based, now DC loving Americana/Indie Folk musician.
(2009) Through the Farmlands and the Cities
(2011) Jump With a Child's Heart

Happy Holidays Everyone!

Love,

Annie

  

On this edition of L.A.'s "The PLaylist": Annie Crane

"In this edition of the PLaylist we’re meeting up with the lovely Annie Crane! Annie gives us her perspective of life on the road, JD Salinger, and her latest master piece “Jump With A Child’s Heart”! We’re talking about everything in this edition of The PLaylist!"

LISTEN HERE

Thanks DJ Turtle!

love, Annie.

A pretty epic comparison from University of Colorado's, The Denver Advocate:

"The album feels like memoirs of a traveler and an explorer. This is what Christopher McCandless of 'Into the Wild' had to feel like while traveling across the country".

... freaking awesome. Thanks UCD Advocate!

THIS WEEKEND - 
Thurs 12/1 at The Green Line Cafe w/ Marc Silver and Thin Domes & Kevin James Holland @ 7:00PM, 4426 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA

Fri 12/2 House Concert hosted by Mr. Rick Patrick, Harlem, NYC

Sat 12/3 at the Orchard House Cafe w/ Dan and Rachel and Debe Dalton @ 8:00PM, 1064 1st Ave., NYC. Suggested donation of $5.

Sun 12/4 at The Living Room for the Jack Hardy Tribute Night @ 4:00PM - 6:30PM, 154 Ludlow St., NYC. Each performer will play 3-4 songs, one of which will be in dedication to Jack.

This will be my last batch of shows of the year. Thank you to all my supporters out there; it means so much and there's no way I could continue this road without you! Keep your ears & eyes peeled for more exciting things to come. All my love, Annie

I'm about to head out on the second leg of my fall tours. I'll be hitting up IN, OH, KY, TN, NC, VA, PA + MD with my dear friend and label mate, Elam Blackman. If you live in or have friends who live in any of the cities listed below, please let them know about the shows! 

In other news, since returning from the first leg of fall touring, I've moved from NYC to Washington, D.C. What a beautiful town and I'm very excited by it's central location between the NE and SE touring routes!

CONSTANT CLIP PRESENT:
Annie Crane + Elam Abraham Blackman on a Joint Tour!

Fri 11/11 - Indianapolis, IN, house concert, limited space available. Contact Annie to be added to the guest list, info@anniecranemusic.com.
Sat 11/12 - Columbus, OH, 8pm at www.kafekerouac.com
Sun 11/13 - Cincinnati, OH, 8pm at www.sitwellscoffeehouse.com
Mon 11/14 - Knoxville, TN, house concert, limited space available. Contact Annie to be added to the guest list, info@anniecranemusic.com.
Tues 11/15 - Asheville, NC, 8pm at www.bobogallery.com
Wed 11/16 - Berea, KY, 7pm at www.blackfeathercafe.com
Thurs 11/17 - Durham, NC, 8:30pm at www.thebroadstreetcafe.com
Fri 11/18 - Staunton, VA, 8pm at www.darjeelingcafe.com
Sat 11/19 - Baltimore, MD, house concert, limited space available. Contact Caleb to be added to the guest list, caleb@calebstine.com.
Mon 11/21 - Kimberton, PA, 7:30pm at www.camphillkimberton.org

Touring through 2011 in Support of New Album

I hope to see you in one of the cities listed below! 

I'm looking forward to each and every one.  

Love, A.

NEWS ON THE NEW RECORD

"It is refreshing to hear a musician as authentic as Annie Crane." - Columbus Wired

“...an album that will undoubtedly serve as a great beacon of her potential.” - Exclaim!

"Her lilting, Celtic-inspired voice is prone to soaring. It’s quite beautiful, and she knows it..." - Independent Clauses

"This album is, on a lyrical level alone, a true folk record..." - Old Fridge Can Kill

“'Jump With a Child’s Heart' is carefully and lovingly crafted, and a perfect addition right next to records by Kathleen Edwards, Patty Griffin, and Lucinda Williams.” - Popmatters

TOUR SCHEDULE

- October dates touring solo -

Sat 10/15 - The Antrim Grange, 8pm, Cover: $5, Clinton Road, Route 31, Antrim, NH

Sun 10/16 - Slainte Wine Bar & Lounge, 9pm, Suggested Donation of $5, 24 Preble St. Portland, ME, www.slaintewinebar.com 

Mon 10/17 - Chick Pickin' Mondays at Grumpys Bar w/ Brie Neilson, 9pm, 1242 Bishop Street, Montreal, QC Canada, www.grumpysbar.ca

Wed 10/19 - Free Times Cafe w/ Mary Stewart, 8:30pm, Suggested Donation of $5, 320 College St., Toronto, ON Canada, www.freetimescafe.com

Thurs 10/20 - Abilene's Bar & Lounge, 9:00pm, 153 Liberty Pole Way, Rochester, NY, www.abilenebarandlounge.com

Fri 10/21 - The Shop Cafe, 8:00pm, Suggested Donation of $5, 312 East Seneca st., Ithaca, NY,www.theshopcafe.com

Sat 10/22 - House Concert, 7:00pm, Baltimore, MD. Limited space available. Contact to be added to the guest list, info@anniecranemusic.com.

- November touring with label-mate, Elam Blackman, www.elamblackman.com - 

Fri 11/11 - House Concert w/ The Accordions, 8pm, Indianapolis, IN. Limited space available. Contact to be added to the guest list, info@anniecranemusic.com.

Sat 11/12 - Keruac Kafe, 8pm, 2250 North High St., Columbus, OH.  www.kafekerouac.com

Sun 11/13 - Sitwells Coffeehouse, 8pm, 324 Ludlow Avenue, Cincinnati OH, 

www.sitwellscoffeehouse.com

Mon 11/14 - House Concert, 7:30pm, Knoxville TN. Limited space available. Contact to be added to the guest list, info@anniecranemusic.com.

Tues 11/15 - Bobo Gallery, 8:00pm, 22 Lexington Ave., Asheville, NC, www.bobogallery.com

Wed 11/16 - The Black Feather Cafe, 7:00pm, 216 Adams Street, Berea, KY.www.blackfeathercafe.com

Thurs 11/17 - The Broad Street Cafe, 8:30pm, 1116 Broad Street, Durham, NC, www.thebroadstreetcafe.com

Fri 11/18 - Darjeeling Cafe, 8:00pm, 103 W. Beverley St., Staunton, VA, www.darjeelingcafe.com

Sat 11/19 - House Concert at Caleb Stine's, 7:00pm, Baltimore, MD. Limited space available. Contact to be added to the guest list, caleb@calebstine.com.

Mon 11/21 - Rose Hall at The Camphill Village Community, 7:30pm, 1601 Pughtown Road, Kimberton, PA, www.camphillkimberton.org 

- December dates touring solo -

Thurs 12/1 - Green Line Cafe w/ Caleb Klauder, 7:00pm, Cover: $5, 4426 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA, www.greenlinecafe.com

Fri 12/2 - House Concert hosted by Mr. Patrick, 7:00pm, Harlem, NYC. Limited space available. Contact to be added to the guest list, info@anniecranemusic.com.

Sat 12/3 - Orchard House Cafe w/ Dan & Rachel and Debe Dalton, 8:00pm, 1064 1st Avenue, Southeast Corner 58th St., NYC. www.orchardhousecafe.com.

Sun 12/4 - The Living Room as part of the Jack Hardy Tribute Night, 4:30-6:30PM, Free, 154 Ludlow St., NY, NY. www.livingroomny.com 

You can buy the new album on CDBaby $15, on iTunes for less than $10, or in person at live shows for $12.

The Release of "Jump With a Child's Heart"

Thank you so much to everyone who came out to the release show this past Saturday in NYC. It was a magical night playing through the entire new album with a full band! A few pictures are below for you to check out. Thank you SO much to everyone who attended, donated to the fund raising campaign, played on the record, played at the release show, hugged me when I was crazed, and fed me whiskey when I was beyond crazed!

If you would like to buy the new album, you may do so at live shows for $12 or on CDBaby for $15 or on iTunes for less than $9.

Today, the official release of the album, I was listed on the Country Music Televisions website along side some famous people, many of whom played on the freshly released The Lost Notebooks of Hank Williams (a compilation album that draws its inspiration from previously-unheard lyrics contained in Hank Williams' notebooks). 

A more fleshed out write-up of the album, however, was posted on the Columbus Wired and is copied here below. It's pretty great and I'll share it with you now. 

Love,

Annie.

Annie Crane: Jump With a Child’s Heart

With so many musical artists today relying on gimmicks, image, and artificiality to thrive, it is refreshing to hear a musician as authentic as Annie Crane. Her latest album, Jump With a Child’s Heart, shows that she puts her whole, honest self into her work. The music is personal, relatable and inspiring. Jump tells amazing stories about life using classic American Folk techniques. At the same time, Crane invokes even older Celtic traditions. She has a unique ability to effortlessly mix these deep-rooted music styles with modern topics such as life in the city.

Crane writes music about the struggles and joys of her life, as well as the things that inspire her. Her topics include her marriage, money problems, her home of New York and death. Literary masters, T.S. Elliot and J.D. Salinger also make appearances in Crane’s music. “I hate way too cool for school. Screw ‘em and the vintage they rode in on,” she sings in the track “Salinger said…” This is the same anti-“phony” attitude that Salinger’s Holden Caulfield was famous for inCatcher in the Rye.  The song goes on to describe the courage it takes for Crane to be authentic to herself, in a society that expects female artists to play stereotypical roles.

Another track, “Money Only Hates Me,” is one that many will be able to relate to during this economic crisis. According to Crane’s official website, the song is about a time in 2008 when she lost her voice and was unable to perform.  In the chorus Crane simply states, “Cause money, money only hates and it leaves me. Money’s not my friend.” This is one of the more simplistic of Crane’s lyrics, but necessarily so. Part of Crane’s songwriting talent is that she writes about the simple things we encounter daily, and complex thoughts and issues that sometimes plague our minds.

Apart from Crane’s amazing songwriting capabilities, her musical talent is incredible on its own. Her voice is absolutely beautiful as she blends the Celtic and folk styles into her own.  She can also hold her own on the guitar. She is accompanied by a slide guitar, percussion, a bass, a trumpet, a banjo, and a cello. The accompanying musicians add warmth and depth to and already impressive album.

The release party for Jump With a Child’s Heart takes place in New York on October 1^st. After that, you can catch Crane in Columbus on November 12^th at Kafe Kerouac.

Some Release Show Pics...