ERIN GETS A POZI NOM! Erin's song Someone is Praying for You was nominated for an empower Pozi Award, in the Healing category.  Check out emPower as well as a link to the Nominees compilation CD, featuring such high-flying company as Karen Drucker, Daniel Nahmod, Faith Rivera, JD Martin and Jan Garrett, Robert Anderson, Sloan Wainwright, Kelly Corsino, and many others.   ERIN HOSTS MESSIAH! Erin produced her first Singalong Messiah concert, also singing the alto solo arias.  The concert featured Glenn Guhr, Ellaina Lewis, Jonakan O'Steen, Gabriel Gargari, Lana Van Boven, Valerie White Williams, Peter Acosta, Patrick Stephens, and a host of other amazing instrumentalists. Eric Odel conducted and a few hundred singers jumped in bravely -- Hallelujah! ERIN HOSTS A CONFERENCE! The Northwest New Thought Music Forum on June 18th was definitely a "no bull$#!&, all brass tacks"  throwdown to deal with pressing issues for our region's peeps. Also awesome fun and extremely well reviewed by participants.  Reps from 17 different spirtual communties showed:  MD's, revs, and independant artists.  Featuring a very generous visit from the light of the NT music movement -- Karen Drucker.  ERIN ON YOUTUBE! Erin jumps into the outback cowboy world of YouTube, with a new video almost every week.  Big Thanks to Kelly Gerling, for his more than generous help in creating these vids.   Here's one to get you started - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ofMPsVep4P0 - but you can search by name or by Seattle Unity services, and get a lovely sample of what Seattle's New Thought destination is offering.   ERIN DEDICATES A SONG TO KAREN DRUCKER In honor of Karen's Grace Note Award, Erin wrote a high-energy and easy to learn gospel tune. It was played at the ceremony at Unity Village Sound Connections Conference.  Chart is here in pdf: "You Got a Light".   Check it out on the Listen page, scroll down to "more originals."  Like Karen, useful and appealing!

ERIN GETS PUBLISHED AGAIN!
The Association of Unity Churches Music Ministry Team has selected one of Erin's new songs "You Got a Light" (see above for links) for inclusion in their 2011 songbook called "Something Wonderful".  Check here for availability.  http://www.unity.org/music.html.
  


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Sunday 1-1-12 Erin and Burning Bowl
One of the most anticipated and popular services in the year, this wonderful and ancient ceremony focuses on releasing and letting go.  Local cutie Tam Katzin assists Erin, with John Stout, Cheri Neill, and Michael Ludwig filling out the team.  Rev. Karen Lindvig presides, services at 9 and 11.   http://www.seattleunity.org/ 

Sunday 1-8-12 Erin and Whitestone
Set intentions for the new year using another very old ceremony.  Taking from a Roman legend, the white stone is the blank page given to newly freed slaves, upon which they can write their newly chosen names.  Erin leads house band Olivia Hamilton, John Stout and David Loy, plus assistance from SIOS backup singers. Rev. Karen Lindvig presides, services at 9 and 11.   http://www.seattleunity.org/ 

Friday 1-13-12 thru Sunday 1-15-12  - Erin at Poz Conference
Erin gets to hang with Karen Drucker, the Unity headquarters teams, and a bunch of other nominees - plus goes to Harry Potterland at Universal!   Join the conference in Orlando, or just send good thoughts.   http://www.empowerma.com/ gives info about the conference, as well as the compilation CD with all the nominated songs.  

Sunday 1-22-12 Erin and Nathen Aswell
Erin and the SU homecrew welcome Canadian cutie Nathen Aswell.  This is the kickoff of the Seattle Unity annual themes, this time around building community.  The 2011 themes proved extremely fruitful, effective, and inspiring, so we are very much looking forward to this year's themes.  Rev. Karen Lindvig presiding.  Services at 9 and 11.  http://www.seattleunity.org/ 

Sunday 1-29-12  Erin hosts Darrius Willrich
Get groovy!  Erin welcomes back this incredible local soul singer/songwriter, Darrius Willrich.  Darrius is a school teacher as well as a professional player, singer, and alla round sweetie pie.  Rev. Karen Lindvig presides over services at 9 and 11 a.m. with a brunch, too.  http://www.seattleunity.org/ 

Wednesday 2-1-12 Erin at CSL
Erin leads the musical worship at Center for Spiritual Living in Sand Point.  Wednesdays are community practice gatherings at CSL, with tons of events, community and classes.  Rev. Dr. Kathianne Lewis leads an interactive spiritual experience and a lively mid-week refresher!  Service at 7 pm.  Check out  http://www.spiritualliving.org/  for details.

Sunday 2-5-12  Erin hosts Christopher Smith and Zach Gadd
HIphop and rap ARE welcome in church, and Erin has Christopher and Zach to prove it.  Christopher is a chaplain as well as a professional local DJ, and the adorable (19 year old) Zach grew up in New Thought, before becoming  a passionate advocate for rap, so they're perfect to help us stay classic but current... and get yo groove on.  Rev. Karen Lindvig presiding over services at 9 and 11.  http://www.seattleunity.org/ 

Sunday 2-12-12 Erin and Jonakan O'Steen
Jonakan is a local favorite - check out this video from last year and you'll see why.  He knocked the socks off audiences, singing the tenor solos in December's Messiah, but his passion is in contemporary inspirational.  Rev. Karen Lindvig presiding.  Services at 9 and 11.  http://www.seattleunity.org/ 

Sunday 2-19-12 Erin and Alexander Bishop
Once the sideman for mystic madman Rafe Pearlman, Alexander has become his own man now.  With some amazing songwriting and undeniable charm, he's likely to be a repeat fave.  Rev. Karen Lindvig presiding.  Services at 9 and 11.  http://www.seattleunity.org/ 

Sunday 2-26-12 Erin hosts Gina Sala
The elfin chantmistress returns, with stories and new songs from India and her other world travels. Rev. Karen Lindvig presiding.  Services at 9 and 11.  http://www.seattleunity.org/ 
Plus DIOS training
From 12:30 to 3:30, Erin conducts the free intro training session for Divine Instruments of Spirit. The training is free, no minimum commitments or obligations.  This is an artistic service ministry of people who consciously bring spirituality into their art, and courageously bring their art into service for others.  Members come from any artform, any skill level, and are about equaly spread from novices to professionals.   130+ members hail from all over the region and several other states besides.  Peek at a recent training doc.  http://www.seattleunity.org/ 

Sunday 3-04-12 Erin and friends
Erin throws a great party, so don't miss it when she calls some of her buddies to raise voices and make joyful noises.  Featuring her wonderful houseband members Olivia Hamilton, John Stout and David Loy.  Rev. Karen Lindvig presiding.  Services at 9 and 11.  http://www.seattleunity.org/ 

Wednesday 3-7-12 Erin at CSL
Erin leads the musical worship at Center for Spiritual Living in Sand Point.  Wednesdays are community practice gatherings at CSL, with tons of events, community, and classes.  Rev. Dr. Kathianne Lewis leads an interactive spiritual experience and a lively mid-week refresher!  Service at 7 pm.  Check out  http://www.spiritualliving.org/  for details.

Sunday 3-11-12  Erin welcomes Rafe Pearlman
He's back and ready to rock!   Visiting from his new California digs, Rafe returns to remind us how to lock in to the mystical side and let it lift us into the rarer air.  Can't wait!  Rev. Karen Lindvig presiding over services at 9 and 11.  http://www.seattleunity.org/ 

Sunday 3-25-12  Erin meets Stuart Davis
Ooh, this one is ultra-exciting!  We stumbled onto Stuart Davis and his wildness with Sex, God, and Rock n Roll - okay, wow -  and on a dare, asked if he'd do church services... and he said YES!   Interviewed on NPR and featured on his own (very adult) HDnet show.  Bring friends.  It's likely to be unusually awesome, scary, maybe edgy, maybe sweet, maybe both, but definitely all live live live...though not at all nude.  Darn.   Rev. Karen Lindvig presiding over services at 9 and 11.  http://www.seattleunity.org/ 

Sunday 4-01-12 Erin does Palm Sunday
Erin loves her some Palm Sunday.  Come and wave a palm, sing hosanna and maybe shake your nether regions, too.  Featuring her wonderful houseband members Olivia Hamilton, John Stout and David Loy.  Rev. Karen Lindvig presiding.  Services at 9 and 11.  http://www.seattleunity.org/ 

Sunday 4-08-12 Erin at EASTER
Erin joins a joyful suadron of singers, as Eric Odel leads the joint choir of Seattle Unity community members, plus the Spirit of the Sound Choir. Plenty of gospel, high highs and deep depths - want to join in?  It's open!   First rehearsal is Tuesday March 13th at 7pm.   Break out your bonnet.  Rev. Karen Lindvig presiding.  Services at 9 and 11.  http://www.seattleunity.org/ 

Wednesday 4-4-12 Erin at CSL
Erin leads the musical worship at Center for Spiritual Living in Sand Point.  Wednesdays are community practice gatherings at CSL, with tons of events, community, and classes.  Rev. Dr. Kathianne Lewis leads an interactive spiritual experience and a lively mid-week refresher!  Service at 7 pm.  Check out  http://www.spiritualliving.org/  for details.





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ERIN GETS REVIEWED!
... And they liked her!  Science of Mind magazine reviewed the That Good Thing cd and published some lovely words of praise about her songs of praise.  The review is here, look down under the "reviews" section, and for more info and hard copies of the full magazine go to Science of Mind online.   

ERIN ON FACE BOOK AND MYSPACE!
Erin joins the tide of social networkers, and yes it's work, but it's fun, too - try it out!  Her MySpace page is here, and the Facebook entry is here.  Add yourself in as a friend and help spread the fun to your buds.

ERIN GETS PUBLISHED AGAIN!
The Association of Unity Churches Music Ministry Team has selected one of Erin's Pilgrimage chants, "Three Jewels"  for inclusion in their 2009 songbook "Can I Get an Amen?" available now.  http://www.unity.org/music.html.

ERIN ON "MUSIC AND SPIRITUALITY"
Erin joins a host of other musicians who've contributed to the collection of articles about the spiritual significance of music.  Fascinating range of musicians and perspectives - check it out here, especially the world edition.  

ERIN GETS INTERVIEWED!
Janet and Narayan Baltzo talk to Erin about music, spirituality and other fine stuff on their wonderful show Living Music Radio.  This is a great new show, ripe for sponsors looking to cross promote, so check them out for advertising.  Have a listen to the interview here.

ERIN GETS PUBLISHED AGAIN!
The Association of Unity Churches Music Ministry Team has selected two of Erin's singalongs, "When I Walk" and "Mighty, Mighty" for inclusion in their 2007 songbook "Special Services and Chants:  Vol.2 ", available now.  http://www.unity.org/music.html. 

ERIN WINS ANOTHER AWARD!
And this one actually gave her some prize money and a trophy with her name engraved on it. (Oooh shiny!)  Her song "Anyone Can Be a Hero" won third prize overall in this year's New Thought Holiday Music Contest. http://www.ccrs.org/NTMusicforHolidays.htm.  Have a listen!

ERIN WINS TWO MORE AWARDS!
Actually, two - because they're like potato chips - you can't have just one. The Unisong International Songwriting Contest recognized two of Erin's tunes from the That Good Thing album:  Someplace to Go On Sunday (an honorable mention in the social/political category) and You are There (a Top 20 finalist in the jazz/blues category.  Well How-di-diddly-doo!  Check out the organization at www.unisong.com.

ERIN LEADS A MUSIC FORUM!
Erin and directing partner Cathy Bleecker hosted the 2006 Sacred Music Leadership Forum at Seattle Unity.  Turnout was excellent and the forum proved extremely fruitful for everyone.  26 representatives from 16 different organizations attended, sharing their wealth of resources and ideas, including marketing and artist contact lists, repertoire and organizational tools galore, presentations on expanding worship expression through drama, movement, chant and much more.  For more information on networking with regional sacred music leaders, email erin at music@seattleunity.org. 

ERIN HEADLINES THE POSIPALOOZA!
Erin joined a stageful of New Thought music masters for an amazing evening of positive song.  Joining her was Emmy award winning Faith Rivera, Platinum-selling Disney writer David Friedman, lyric master Fred Bogert, and Unity circuit favorites Richard Mekdeci and Sue Kroupa-Riley.  See www.itoiministries.org for information about upcoming PosiPalooza events. 

THAT GOOD THING NOMINATED!
Erin's title track "That Good Thing" has been nominated for the 2006 People's Choice New Thought%