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Nancy Dawn Olson / Blog

Decadent Cabaret and Touring

Well, it's been busy 'round here. March 7 I will be singing with some very talented friends locally at the House of Rock starting at 4 pm for a 25 minute Bonnie Raitt tribute. Then starting at the end of April, I will be going on the road to perform in different parts of the US with Murphey's Midnight Rounders. What an adventure that's gonna be!! So excited!! And just think, it all started in 2010--my career, that is. WOW!! Thanks to Gary Schmaltz and his pushiness to get me out there ( 3 ). And thanks to YOU for being a fan and supporting me. I dearly love all of you!!

Hard Rock Rising Still RISING!!

Murphey's Midnight Rounders (band I am in) is number 7 right now on the competition for Battle of the BANDS in MN, the winner will go to Barcelona, Spain. Conteat ain't over until tomorrow. Please VOTE and SHARE on your home page on facebook or tweet away, Darlin' birds!! 3 http://www.hardrockrising.com/#/4658?artist_id=442862&voting_token=829ad075c12758ccd5c36f0abbdda290

Battle of the Bands in Barcelona

The band I am in, Murphey's Midnight Rounders, is creeping up little by little. Need YOUR help. Click here to VOTE for us to go to Mall of America in Minneapolis, MN and then SHARE!! Competing in Hard Rock Cafe in Barcelona, Spain is the goal!! http://www.hardrockrising.com/#/4658?artist_id=442862&voting_token=829ad075c12758ccd5c36f0abbdda290

Exciting News!!

I am now a proud member of Murphey's Midnight Rounders as of January 7, 2015. What a way to start the YEAR!! I will be going on tour with them starting April 30 to Tennessee, Arkansas, Kansas, Indiana, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and who knows where else...Oh MAN, that's cool!! The schedule should be linked up to their site soon. WOOOOOOOT!!!!!! 3

Gratefulness

You know, I am so grateful to all the people who have listened to my songs, passed them on to others to hear, been an encouragement to me as a person and an artist, and nudged me forward when I wanted to stand still. YOU are why I continue to sing and work on my skills. YOU are why I sing with passion. YOU are why I continue to write. It is all because of YOU. Just sayin' thank you.

After just one song...

After just one song at Pizza Plus last night, I sold THREE albums of "I'll Be Alright". WOW..just, WOW.

Musical Career Crossroads

Almost every artist I have talked to has had a moment or two (or more) where he or she has wondered if being a musician or other type of artist was worth the effort, time, practice, sweat, and so on, that is put into the craft. Recently I was one such performer. I asked my facebook friends and family whether I should just quit or continue. According to the responses I got, there was a concensus that I should continue. So I will. Conclusion: sometimes you need just a little bit of "atta boy (or girl)" to get the motor going again.

The Gift Of Music

Music is a powerful entity and an incredible gift, both to have and to give. When we get to give someone on a personal level a message in the form of "air art", it is a powerful and beautiful thing. You can't put that in a package (unless, of course, you make a CD or something) or duplicate their experience so everyone experiences it exactly the same way. This particular experience they can keep in their minds and hearts for a long, long time. Have you ever done this?

I'm Working On It!!

Oh, man, recording music is hard work, but it is something that I could eat, drink, sleep most of the time. I get so caught up in projects--recording, creating, rehearsing--that I forget about how fast time flies. Does that happen to you too? Discuss. :D

Make it your own!

Soooooo many people do cover songs. I am no exception. BUT I do things a little different: I make each cover song uniquely me. That way it makes it NOT like a jukebox, which is what I don't want it to sound like. No offense to those who do an awesome job of imitating the famous greats out there. Keep ROCKIN' it with your bad self. :D