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 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 Pilgrimage chants, "Three Jewels"  for inclusion in their 2009 songbook "Can I Get an Amen?" available now.  http://www.unity.org/music.html.

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.     


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Wednesday 3-3-10 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, dinner, and classes.  Rev. Dr. Kathianne Lewis returns from a month long respite to explore mysticism and a New Thought look at the story of Jesus.  Service at 7 pm.  Check out  http://www.spiritualliving.org/  for details.

Sunday 3-7-10 Erin goes Classical
Erin pulls out the fancy duds and swings classical for the day, with hot local classical musicians. Anne Corning is a flashymezzoo soprano, Michael PeterGuererroo plays edgy cool oboe, and the delightful PatrickStephens accompanies on keyboards.  Rev. Karen Lindvig presides; services at 9 and 11, and don't miss SU's great regular brunches from the hospitality ministry.   http://www.seattleunity.org/  

Sunday 3-14-10  Erin with Geoffrey Castle
Local super-rockstar violinist Geoffrey Castle joins Erin for a continuing look at Myth and Archetype.  Geoffrey's his very own kind of myth, so don't miss it.  With guest speaker Gloria Burgess, an amazing speaker and local beacon of light herself; services at 9 and 11.  http://www.seattleunity.org/ 

Sunday 3-21-10  Erin welcomes back Sean Bendickson
One of our local faves and SU's former house drummer, Sean Bendickson returns with brother Aaron.  Sean is leading his own congregation now, and blogs on Luthermergence, a hip take on contemporary Lutheran ideas.  Their motto:  "What would Jesus deconstruct?"  Rev. Karen Lindvig presiding; services at 9 and 11.  http://www.seattleunity.org/ 

Sunday 3-28-10  Palm Sunday with Total Experience Gospel Choir
Sit back and let mama handle it:  Pastor Patrinell Wright brings the Total Experience Gospel Choir to Seattle Unity.  Unparalleled spirit and spontaneity - let it wash over you and don't get hung up about the details.  9 and 11.  http://www.seattleunity.org/ 

Sunday 4-1-10  Erin at Maundy Thursday
Erin joins the Seattle Unity Ministry team, led by Rev. Karen Lindvig, for one of our deepest and most heartfelt services:  Maundy Thursday.   Rediscover this ceremony of communion, candlelighting and commitment - a New Thought perspective on the classic Last Supper story.  7 pm.  http://www.seattleunity.org/ 

Sunday 2-7-10  Erin and Easter
Calling all springtime spirits!  Easter services arise at Seattle Unity, featuring Erin, the Easter Choir led by Rob Jones, special guests including baritone Antonio Fernandez, trumpeter Jason Parker and the SU houseband with David Loy, John Stout, and Olivia Hamilton. Rev. Karen Lindvig presiding; services at 9 and 11.  http://www.seattleunity.org/ 

Wednesday 4-7-10 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, dinner, and classes.  Rev. Dr. Kathianne Lewis presiding. Service at 7 pm.  Check out  http://www.spiritualliving.org/  for details.

Sunday 4-11-10  Erin and Jonakan O'Steen
Seattle's best-kept secret in sacred music, Jonakan O'steen returns to SU, bringing his magnificent and versatile vocals.  Rev. Karen Lindvig presiding.  Services at 9 and 11.  http://www.seattleunity.org/ 

Sunday 4-18-10 Erin hosts Here II Here
Erin kicks off SU's exploration of Sikh and Hindu traditions with one of the New Thought movement's hottest bands - Here II Here.  Recently featured on ABC's Good Morning America, as an example of today's "Conscious Pop", Here II Here brings 5 completely adorable musicians to you. Don't miss it!   Rev. Karen Lindvig presiding.  Services at 9 and 11 a.m.  http://www.seattleunity.org/ 
                                                 
Sunday 4-25-10 Erin hosts Christine Stevens
And even more power hitters in the line-up - this time incredible drummer, drum therapy and facilitation expert Christine Stevens.  Based at Agape, Christine travels the world drumming and teaching, from the porrest African nations to the top Fortune 500 companies.  She's in town for the  World Rhythm Festival so we're thrilled to grab some of her time.  Christine's sfternoon workshop, open to all levels of spirutally-adventurous drummers and wannabe drummers, is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.  Rev. Karen Lindvig presiding.  Services at 9 and 11 a.m.  http://www.seattleunity.org/ 

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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 Songwriter's Tribute awards, in the category of Personal Transformation Song.  This puts her in some great company - the likes of Karen Drucker, Faith Rivera, Greg Tamblyn and many more!  For more information about the awards, and to VOTE, visit:   www.itoiministries.org.

ERIN GETS PUBLISHED!
Here's a fine how do you do - Seattle Unity recently had a prosperity campaign called Embracing Generosity, and as part of it, Erin gifted a collection of original singalongs to her local music director colleagues.  On a lark, she also sent one of these modest little demo cd's to Richard Mekdeci, from the Unity headquarters music team in Missouri.   So he published two of the songs!   Check out the 2006 Unity songbooks, withe her tunes "Name It Claim It,"  and "God Gave Me", as well as tons of material from all around the country, available at http://www.unity.org/music.html.

ERIN ON THE RADIO!
Ava Sakowski's fine radio program Finding Your Music will feature Erin's music and and interview, broadcasts will be on March 13th and March 17th at 5:00 am pst from KKNW AM 1150 Alternative talk Radio. The spot is already available on their website, so go check it out!  www.FindingYourMusic.com

ERIN WINS A PRIZE!
Saints be praised - Erin just won her first actual song writing award!   Her lovely jazz ballad "You Are There" received honorable mention in the Positive Pop Song Contest.  See http://www.positivepopsongcontest.com/ for more information.   And tell everyone!   Erin won an award!