Short of doing a decade overview – and this decade was quite a changing up decade with three albums released, tours of Italy and the U.K. and many awards and videos with great Detroit shows, too (and a wedding and teaching and Wayne State University degrees, health challenges, very challenging and sad loss of my father, but also much grateful love đ – here’s a little recap of 2019
The first book is here! âDetroit (Maiden Energy)â is available now with “street princess poems & lyrics” with some prose, finally done. The next book features much more prose but first things first! Thank you to Aquarius Press/Aux Media and Heather Buchanan, to the great writers who sent me blurbs for the book and fantastic reviews and family, friends and Scott Dailey and the band for the support! And to WDET-FM NPR Detroitâs Ann Delisi for the great interview which ran for 2 weeks on WDET-FM.
One of the bigger highlights was returning to Detroitâs Concert of Colors with Don Was in July at The Michigan Theatre in Jackson, Michigan and the Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA) Film Theatre for shows filled to capacity.
I was featured in a PBS special âThose on the Front Lines of Cancerâ and my song âI Will Riseâ was also in the film. Scott Dailey and I performed the song at âDancing with The Survivorsâ for The Pink Fund in Southfield, Michigan, a beautiful night!
We performed up at Earthwork Harvest Gathering up in Lake City, Michigan, with Erin Zindle joining on violin and started doing new recording for a 2020 release
The Downtown Detroit Tree Lighting was amazing in November with approximately 50,000 people attending in the freezing just before Thanksgiving with WXYZ-TV Detroit (ABC) and Downtown Detroit Partnership. Thank you!
November also included the first Book Events at the stellar bookstore Book Beat in Oak Park, Michigan, world-renowned for its particular attention to writers, artists and literary fulfillment. We were also at the Riverâs Edge Gallery for a Book Event reading in Wyandotte.
Iâm also honored to have one of my poems in RESPECT: The Poetry of Detroit Music and reading at the Book Event at Third Man Records Detroit. I just another great Book/Music Event In Traverse City, Michigan with Horizon Books and a fun interview with DJ Racinâ Jason on WKLTâs Morning Show – thanks to fabulous DJ and friend Terri Ray as well.
Also, there’s a great new album titled “Recreation” produced by Freddie Brooks and Orchide Records – itâs a great, rare 10 inch red vinyl, and it features our celebrated band Detroit Energy Asylum and Patti Smith. Hereâs a link https://orchiderecords.bigcartel.com/products
With some nice radio airplay this year – thanks to WDET-NPR Detroit, WKLT-FM Traverse City, WHFR-FM Dearborn, 107.1 WQKL-FM Ann Arbor, Michigan, WAKT-LP 106.1 FM Toledo, Rock-Radio-UK Spins in Porstmouth England U.K., WYCE-FM 88.1 Grand Rapids, Ferndale Radio 100.7 FM, WLNZ 89.7FM in Lansing, thanks!
Happy December 1st. There is so much beautiful music and energy coming up in The City of Detroit, and Metro Detroit, Ann Arbor, and all through Michigan, Canada and the world. Time to think about the strength and hope of the cold winter resilience as a theme with creating this winter. Just an update or two on what I just did and am doing đ A couple of Friday nights ago, November 22nd in Detroit, I performed at Detroitâs Tree Lighting at Campus Martius Park. Attended by nearly 50,000 people and broadcast on WXYZ Detroit Channel 7, we were thrilled to be on the main stage! We performed with Mayer Hawthorne and Beth Griffith Manley, and there were beautiful choirs and skaters, families and friends…with many thanks to my amazing musicians, Scott Dailey, Dave Dion and Dominica Lamarra, and the fantastic Downtown Detroit Partnership! https://www.facebook.com/events/488208235243032/Â
Sunday December 1st at Third Man Records Detroit Cass Corridor, it is the debut for the new book “Respect: The Poetry of Detroit Music” on Michigan State University Press. Iâll be reading one of my included poems in this very cool anthology. Thankful! Details http://msupress.org/event/r-e-s-p-e-c-t-book-launch-at-third-man-records-detroit-mi/
The holidays are coming and please donât forget to check my new book âDetroit (Maiden Energy)â as a holiday gift. You can find it locally at Book Beat, Mayflower Bookstore and Dearborn Music – soon to be added to stores in Ann Arbor and Traverse City, and Toronto, Canada –Â or on Amazon, Barnes and Noble and Aquarius/Auxmediaâs website. Thanks again to the Metro Times for the November feature! Â I’ll be heading up to northern Michigan for Book Events/Signings/Readings and also over to Canada in the New Year. https://www.amazon.com/Detroit-Maiden-Energy-Carolyn-Striho/dp/1733089837
We’re on a new Michigan CD Benefit album with many Michigan bands This compilation features Carolyn Strihoâs âEast of Edenâ written by Striho and Scott Dailey. We’re grateful for the Michigan music community coming together for Ralston Bowles, and weâre happy to be included on this special âMichigan Musicâ compilation album, featuring over 30 songs from artists across Michigan. BUY ALBUM: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/michganmusic DETAILS & INFO: https://localspins.com/the-unprecedented-michigan-music-coâŠ/
I’m grateful for writing today on December 1st and gratitude is a theme…Thank you again to Jim McFarlin/Detroit Metro Times for the nice 2 page feature on my new book earlier this month. Also so many gracious thanks to everyone who came out to the shows and book events, and bought my book from me or online – or at a store! Also, thanks to NPR Detroitâs WDET-FMâs Ann Delisi for the great interview and airplay. Thanks to WHFR-FM Henry Ford College and Scott Boatright. And thanks to Gary Graff, Ann Delisi, ML Liebler, Brian Jabas Smith, Brian Gilmore, John Jeffire, Heather Buchanan and kind words about the book from many… I’m amazed, and it’s deeply super stuff to have so many care about my music, and writing. Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and Happy Kwanzaa – more shortly xo
On Friday night, November 22nd in Detroit, The Carolyn Striho Group will be performing in downtown Detroit at Detroitâs Tree Lighting at Campus Martius Park. Attended by over 50,000 people and broadcast on ABC Detroit Channel 7, weâre thrilled to be onstage at 7 pm November 22nd – stay tuned! https://www.facebook.com/events/488208235243032/
Sunday December 1st 1 pm at Third Man Records Detroit Cass – the big debut and celebration for another new book RESPECT! A real honor to have one of my poems included in this celebrated anthology! Details http://msupress.org/event/r-e-s-p-e-c-t-book-launch-at-third-man-records-detroit-mi/http://msupress.org/event/r-e-s-p-e-c-t-book-launch-at-third-man-records-detroit-mi/
Also, thanks to Jim McFarlin and the Metro Times for the nice article on the book, and check the December issue of Metro Parent for a new feature, too. With thanks to NPR Detroitâs WDET-FMâs Ann Delisi for the great interview and airplay. And to WHFR-FM Henry Ford College.
My book is here! It’s very close to be in Final Form, with a current prototype and will be ready shortly. It’s the first of several books, and it features some of my poetry and lyrics through the years. The working title is named after one of my poems, âDetroit Maiden Energy (“street princess”). And I’m happily surprised and grateful to be receiving such nice early reviews. My publisher, Aquarius Press/Aux Media, and I are excited and Iâll be doing several book signings/readings this Fall into November at Riverâs Edge Gallery and Book Beat with other dates soon. Details on links to buy the book on my website, Aquarius Press and on Amazon to be announced shortly. It’s been a long time coming, and while we couldn’t fit all of my lyrics and poetry in one book, we’re also doing a digital exhibition of some awesome posters and photos from my many years or lifetime of music…
Also! Coming right up, it’s an honor to be included in PBSâ riveting new film â Those on the Front Lines of Cancer.â The premiere of the movie is at the Emagine Theatre Royal Oak, Wednesday evening, October 2nd at 6:30 pm. It will also be on PBS WTVS-TV in October. Thanks again for including a bit of my story, Visionalist Entertainment. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/those-on-the-front-lines-of-cancer-tickets-71799108065 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/those-on-the-front-lines-of-cancer-tickets-71799108065
And also the first week of October! My marvelous guitarist and husband Scott Dailey and I will be performing a new song I wrote for The Pink Fund at âDancing with the Survivorsâ on Friday night, October 4th at 6:30 pm in Southfield, Michigan at the Silver Garden Center. Very excited to be a part of this night! The Pink Fund is an amazing organization, and what a night coming up – thanks to The Detroit News for the nice write up, too. https://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2019/09/27/artist-spotlight-carolyn-striho/2386777001/ With more details here: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/entertainment/music/2019/09/27/artist-spotlight-carolyn-striho/2386777001/https://www.pinkfund.org/2019/09/10/carolyn-striho-to-headline-dancing-with-the-survivors-this-year/ https://www.pinkfund.org/2019/09/10/carolyn-striho-to-headline-dancing-with-the-survivors-this-year/
Here are just several of the Book Events, with more dates to be announced in both Ann Arbor, Detroit and in northern Michigan later:
Sunday, October 27th at 12 Noon on WDET-FM 101.9 âs NPR in Detroit Ann Delisi will air an interview with Carolyn about her new book – stay tuned to Ann Delisiâs Essential Music! Ann is so gracious and a beautiful Detroit talent – listen in at https://wdet.org/https://wdet.org/
Week of October 28thâWDET-FM 101.9 âs NPR in Detroit Ann Delisi will air an interview with Carolyn about her new book – happy to be on this week with Ann, thank you again, and stay tuned to Culture Shift this week!https://wdet.org/https://wdet.org/
Friday, November 1, 2019âA cool, big night at Riverâs Edge Gallery! Come join the opening kick off of Carolynâs new book, with a book signing, reading, wine, hors dâoeuvres, posters, photos and surprises with a digital exhibition, all at Riverâs Edge Gallery, 3024 Biddle Avenue, Wyandotte, Michigan 48192. From 7-10 PM with free admission https://artattheedge.com/ http:// https://artattheedge.com/
Sunday, November 3, 2019âAnother great event, with a Book Opening, Reading, live music and the really cool poster/photos and surprise digital exhibition party at Book Beat, Oak Park , 3-5 PM! Cary Loren has a great store, and if you haven’t been to Book Beat, now is the time – of course, free admission – come check it out https://www.thebookbeat.com/backroom/ https://www.thebookbeat.com/backroom/
There are more music dates coming up and we’re back to recording soon. But you know, it’s been a heck of a year, well, a few years, well, a decade, and we’re glad to still be making music, writing, creating and just listening to so many wonderful bands out there. There’s great new and old music, books, art, and always, hope. After being a guest of Patti Smith and her band in Royal Oak, Michigan this month, it’s a reminder to stay alert and informed and register to vote. To our young people, People Have The Power!
Thank you for listening and reading, Love, xoxo Carolyn
It’s finally on its way! The new book, Detroit (Street Princess) will be released in late September with a soft opening, to some really nice book signings coming up in Detroit, Metro Detroit and Ann Arbor, Michigan. Grateful for the many great remarks on the book already – wow. Aquarius Press and I will also have a pre-ordering link on Amazon if you’d like to get an advance copy. More details coming, with links and more, and the first signings are here: September 28, 2019 at the Made in Michigan Festival in Allen Park, Michigan, then we’re moving on to other great places! While revising the cover, we’d love to include it here, but…shhh…almost here! There’s a fabulous week-long feature coming on NPR Detroit/WDET-FM 101.9 on Ann Delisi’s Essential Music and Culture Shift, the week of October 21st and weekend of October 28th. Stay tuned to 101.9 in October x https://wdet.org/shows/ann-delisis-essential-music /https://wdet.org/shows/ann-delisis-essential-music/
We’re also performing this month the weekend of September 20th to September 22nd at Earthwork Harvest Gathering in Lake City, Michigan. This is one of the best festivals in northern and southern Michigan – in the region, really – and we’re honored to be back! we’ll be playing with the excellent Erin Zindle this year on several violin numbers on our set, and Carolyn Striho Group hits at 2 pm on the Cedar Stage, Saturday September 21st, 2019. If you’re up north, come on over and catch a spitfire roundup of wildly original bands, friends, food, drink, massage, Water Blessing, yoga, shops for vintage clothes and henna, and campfire energy xo http://earthworkharvestgathering.com/artist?a=184&n=Carolyn+Striho http://earthworkharvestgathering.com/artist?a=184&n=Carolyn+Striho
Stay tuned and check the Gigs/Shows Posting on this website, and on my Facebook Music Page (under carolyn striho) for all the info on the new book, Detroit (Street Princess) and super shows this Fall.
