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Discovering a Disappeared Artist in a Musical Drama (Wall Street Journal)
In a letter written before she vanished, the 50-year-old Converse stated: “I just can’t find my place to plug into it.”
Article
Discovering a Disappeared Artist in a Musical Drama (Wall Street Journal)
In a letter written before she vanished, the 50-year-old Converse stated: “I just can’t find my place to plug into it.”
Article
Connie Converse: The mystery of the original singer-songwriter (BBC)
An overview of Converse’s enigmatic life story (what’s known of it, anyway) …
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How Connie Converse went viral on Spotify — 40 years after she vanished (news.com.au)
After falling in love with a single Connie Converse song he heard on WNYC’s “Spinning on Air,” Dan Dzula founded Squirrel Thing Recordings to distribute her music.
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The Connie Converse Double Album That Never Got Crowd-Funded (The Awl)
Dan Dzula and David Herman discuss their vision for a special-edition double album of Converse’s music and ephemera, a project that never got funded on Kickstarter.
Article
Strange Ways: The Long Journey of Howard Fishman (Brooklyn Magazine)
An in-depth look at the multifarious career of musician/theater artist Howard Fishman, the force behind A Star Has Burnt My Eye.
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An overview of Converse’s enigmatic life story (what’s known of it, anyway) …
Article
How Connie Converse went viral on Spotify — 40 years after she vanished (news.com.au)
After falling in love with a single Connie Converse song he heard on WNYC’s “Spinning on Air,” Dan Dzula founded Squirrel Thing Recordings to distribute her music.
Article
The Connie Converse Double Album That Never Got Crowd-Funded (The Awl)
Dan Dzula and David Herman discuss their vision for a special-edition double album of Converse’s music and ephemera, a project that never got funded on Kickstarter.
Article
Strange Ways: The Long Journey of Howard Fishman (Brooklyn Magazine)
An in-depth look at the multifarious career of musician/theater artist Howard Fishman, the force behind A Star Has Burnt My Eye.
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Listen to Connie Converse’s first complete album, released in 2009 by Squirrel Thing Recordings.
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Such a great play on so many levels!
ReplyDeleteA wonderful musical memoir. Jean Rohe's performance particularly enjoyable. When is the LP on Connie's soulful tunes due out? And alas, what a way to beat the post election blues. Art heals.
ReplyDeleteHoward - you resurrected a beautiful person and her music. What a powerful life-giving act. Jim and I have now downloaded her recordings and listened to a bunch last night before heading off to bed. Thank you for bringing us this gift!
ReplyDeleteWhat a loving and special evening. Her music is beautiful and soulful.Being there was a treat especially since I had never heard her music before. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSurprised by how lovely this play was. Despite being based upon an artist from the 50s, it was universally compelling and timely piece on art and acceptance. Female vocalists were submime.
ReplyDeleteThis was glorious in every way. The songs, amazing. The performances, all fantastic. The movements, sublime. Genuinely moving and utterly unforgettable.
ReplyDeleteThoroughly enjoyed this homage piece and the existential issues about art and fame that it provoked. Lovely sensitive performances by all!
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