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OK, so Hill Country House Concerts is STILL on a temporary hiatus. We're still trying to figure out if and when we're going to fire it up again. We miss it and all of you. You can still browse the website and join our email list for future concert announcements. We're accepting press kits at the address below for the future shows. BTW, the email address below is no good but if you click on it our real eddress will show up. This cuts way down on spam. Thanks, Glen and LaJeanna
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 Tom KimmelSaturday, November 9Hill Country House Concerts, in Bulverde, TX, is “Going out of Business,” so to speak. The hosts, Glen and LaJeanna Pilant, are temporarily moving from the Texas Hill Country to Washington, D.C. Glen has been selected for a 2 year position representing the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, NATCA, on an exciting project that will replace all of the outdated display and automation equipment at over 300 air traffic control facilities across the country. To celebrate, they have scheduled one of their all-time favorite performers, Tom Kimmel, for the final Hill Country House Concert on Saturday, November 9, 2002. “It’s an honor to play an important role in an important project,” Glen says of his new job, “but we sure are going to miss our friends and the music. We’re already looking forward to firing the series back up when we return. But what a way to go out, welcoming Tom Kimmel, one of the most talented, entertaining, engaging and nicest performers we know, to close out an incredible 10 year run of fantastic music.” “I’m still standing,” says Tom Kimmel, referring to his 30 years in the music world, "and I'm enjoying making music now more than I ever have before." Tom and his music have certainly seen some changes. Since 1980, when his songs were recorded by The Byrds' Roger McGuinn & Chris Hillman and The Band's Levon Helm, over 60 of his compositions have been recorded by host of major artists including Linda Ronstandt, Joe Cocker, Johnny Cash, Shawn Colvin, Kathy Mattea, Waylon Jennings, the Stray Cats, Richie Havens and the Spinners. Once an eclectic rock and roller, Tom found his voice as a singer-songwriter while opening Nanci Griffith's 1991-92 world tour. He began performing as a solo act, stressing a lean, acoustic-centered approach to his music, and bringing a poignant and humorous spirit to his poetry and storytelling. His new album, Shallow Water, is a collection of inspirational songs, featuring Kimmel mainstays "One Heart,” "See Myself In You,” and the title song. Tom's peers and critics agree that his unadorned stylings are uniquely soulful. Irish songstress Maura O'Connell, who has recorded haunting versions of Tom's “The Blue Train” and “Poetic Justice”, says, "Tom is an incredible songwriter... And he seems to be getting better as the years go on." Crow Johnson, former ZMN publisher, calls Tom a "singer's singer, writer's writer." And according to The Nashville Scene, "Tom Kimmel's moody textured songwriting reaches into soulful realms that few Music Row pros enter." Featured in motion pictures such as Runaway Bride, Serendipity and Twins, and in television shows as varied as Captain Kangaroo, Miami Vice and Touched By An Angel, recordings of Tom's compositions have sold millions of copies around the world, achieving gold and platinum sales in many countries. Showtime is 7:30 PM on Saturday, November 9, 2002. Ticket contributions are only $10 and between two sets of music, guests share in a potluck supper. Advance ticket purchase or reservations are requested. To reserve or purchase tickets call * or visit www.hillcountryfolk.com. For more information about this terrific artist visit www.tomkimmel.com.
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