HELLO EVERYONE AND WELCOME TO THE WENDEL WERNER NEWSLETTER #105

      I know a lot of you guys have contacted me saying, "Where was the June Newsletter?" I just sort of took a month off from the newsletter. I did some traveling and spent some time working on projects coming within the next few years. It's a little early to explain what those projects are, but trust me...when they come, I'll let you know. In the meantime, let's catch you up.

 

      The tour of South Carolina with the Wanda Project went very well. Half way through the tour, we were already trying to figure out how we can work with each other again. We have tentatively put some dates down. We're now just trying to figure out the logistics...which are considerable. But you know I'll keep you informed.   

      Sax player Terry Schmidt and I just landed a gig in one of the premier places in Knoxville. It's a private club on top of the tallest building in downtown Knoxville called Club LeConte. Terry and I were initially hired to play on Friday nights through the month of June. Well, not only was that engagement extended through the month of July but, in an unprecedented move, Club LeConte has decided to open our performances to the public!!! So between now and the end of July (except for July 4th), Terry Schmidt and I will be playing Club LeConte from 6pm-8pm. If you are going to come, you should remember the following things:

  *no children please

  *the style of dress i dressy casual

  *the club doesn't do cash. credit cards only.

  *if you come, please eat something or drink something. (it wouldn't be cool for this to be open to our fans and then have come and NOT order anything.)

    We'd love to see you there.

 

     I'm also right in the middle of doing a LOT of choral compositions or arrangements. I just sent a piece to a church in Memphis and another piece to a college in Virginia. After that was a piece for a church here in Knoxville. Next up are three pieces being sent to a college in Orlando. I have three pieces to do for a college in Georgia, one for a choral society in Wartburg, Tn; a couple of high schools in Memphis, and this year's entire UT Singers show....I'm spending a lot of time in front of the computer during the rest of the summer. It's great for my creativity. 

      All this PLUS I'm teaching a class at Walters State Community College starting in July. Looks like a busy summer, huh? 

 

Alright...let's do July:

  
FRIDAY, JUNE 27, 2008

WENDEL WERNER AND TERRY SCHMIDT

CLUB LeCONTE

6PM-8PM

FREE

 

     Remember, this is a big deal that the club has opened our performances up to the public. Please come sometime during this month and support so that we may be able to continue to play this venue. Bring credit cards, don't bring children, bring something nice to wear, and please eat or drink something. In return, we'll play for you.

 

FRIDAY, JULY 11, 2008

WENDEL WERNER AND TERRY SCHMIDT

CLUB LeCONTE

6PM-8PM

FREE

 

        Here, in case you missed the previous announcements, please come and hear Terry and I play.

 

SUNDAY, JULY 13, 2008

FIRST FARRAGUT METHODIST CHURCH

11AM SERVICE

 

         This is the start of me playing at First Farragut for the next couple of months. The church just had their pianist step down, so I'm playing for a while until they figure out what they want to do. Looking around for a church or feel like visiting? Come on by.

 

FRIDAY, JULY 18, 2008

WENDEL WERNER AND TERRY SCHMIDT

CLUB LeCONTE

6PM-8PM

FREE

 

         Here's your third chance to come and check us throughout the month. We'd love to see you.

 

SATURDAY, JULY 19, 2008

WENDEL WERNER in WARTBURG, TN.

THE "OUTDOOR SHOW"

performance sometime around noon

 

        Okay...We came and did a performance at the "Outdoor Show" last year and it was so much fun. Plus, we were quite floored to be asked to come back this year THAT DAY!! So here we are. 

        The event is called "the Outdoor Show" because it's really impossible to say what else is going on. There are concerts, but it's part carnival, but it's also a crafts fair, but it's somewhat of a trade show, AND there's all kinds of food. It's sponsored by WECO, the local radio station. They've been very kind to us. So, i'm bringing some singers and we are coming back. If you are in the area just show up. (Everyone in the area knows where the "Outdoor Show" is...just ask.)

 

SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2008

FIRST FARRAGUT METHODIST CHURCH

11AM SERVICE

 

SUNDAY, JULY 20, 2008

WENDEL WERNER CONCERT

WEARS VALLEY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

PIGEON FORGE, TN.

3PM

 

        Busy day, huh? After the church service that morning, then we'll drive about an hour to Pigeon Forge. (home of DOLLYWOOD) The music director out at Wears Valley is a former student. It seems that she is trying to purchase a set of handbells for the church but doesn't have the budget for that. So, i offered to come and do a benefit concert to raise money for the handbells. This is that concert. (Although, I'm not sure the area is ready for how I'm going to try to hurt them. I plan to make this a concert they talk about for a long time.) If you would like to come, let me know. I'll get you directions.

 

FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2008

WENDEL WERNER AND TERRY SCHMIDT

CLUB LeCONTE

6PM-8PM

FREE

 

           You know the drill by now, right? Dress nice, eat something, we play. Cool?

 

SUNDAY, JULY 27, 2008

FIRST FARRAGUT METHODIST CHURCH

11AM SERVICE

 

           Again, if you are in the visiting frame of mind, please stop by.

 

 

Okay...there's the month of July.

As always, thanks so much for your support.

Hopefully we'll see you at some of these performances.

 

Wendel Werner