NEWSLETTER #87
by Wendel Werner

           
HELLO AND WELCOME TO THE WENDEL WERNER NEWSLETTER #87


        Well, Happy Holiday Season!!
     
     Of course we are starting with the big news: THE LONG-AWAITED CHRISTMAS ALBUM, "LET IT SNOW," WILL BE RELEASED THIS COMING FRIDAY DECEMBER 1, 2007 AT THE ANNUAL WENDEL-DESTROYS-ALL-CHRISTMAS-SONGS CONCERT. 6PM AT THE LAWSON-MCGHEE LIBRARY IN DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE, TN. I'll give you more details in the body of the newsletter. I hope to have all the bugs worked out of the website so that you can once again order the cds online without having to have any issues. But, I will have them with me at any performance throughout the holiday season.
 
       I'm not going to waste anymore time, because there is a lot to discuss this month...so here's December:
 

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 2007
CHA CHA'S
7PM-10PM
      This will be the first time anyone starts to hear Christmas music from me. Brace yourself.
 
  
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2007
WENDEL WERNER AND THE WALTERS STATE SHOW CHOIR "SENSATIONS" JOINT CHRISTMAS CONCERT 
MORRISTOWN, TN.
WALTERS STATE AUDITORIUM
7:30PM
$5 (I THINK)

     Last year, I did this concert at Walters State and people were still talking about it nine months later. SO, this year we are incorporating Sensations, the school's showchoir, as well as some of my private students and having a big concert/party. I understand that the school is taking reservations. That must mean they are expecting a lot of people. In case you want more information, it can be found at www.ws.edu.
 

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 1, 2007
THE ANNUAL WENDEL-DESTROYS-ALL-CHRISTMAS-MUSIC CONCERT
w/special guest LESLIE GRAVES
LAWSON-MCGHEE LIBRAR Y-DOWNTOWN KNOXVILLE
6PM-8:30PM

     It seems that if there is one concert or performance that I get asked about the most throughout the course of the year, it's this one. First of all, you want to get there early. Second, it's free. Third, I'm thrilled to have my best friend, Leslie Graves as my special guest AGAIN this year. She went over so well last year that I asked her to do this year's concerts immediately. We have some pretty cool things planned. BUT IF YOU ARE EXPECTING TO HEAR CHRISTMAS DONE TRADITIONALLY, THEN DO NOT COME!!!
     Hey, let's not forget that you'll be able to purchase the new Christmas album, "Let It Snow" for the first time at this performance as well.
 
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2007
WALTERS STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE CHRISTMAS CONCERT
WALTERS STATE AUDITORIUM
7:30PM

    This is the traditional concert. The concert choir, the mens ensemble and the womens ensemble. I'm directing the womens ensemble. I've heard most of the music. There are some really beautiful pieces being done here. I think it will be worth your time.
 
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2007
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH
11AM
 
    It would be funny if I told you that I am preaching on this day, but I think you would know better. This is the first of two times I'm at Faith Lutheran this month. Starting in January, we've agreed to me playing there the first Sunday of every month...in case you want to adjust your calendars.
 
 
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2007 
CHA CHA'S
7PM-10PM

        Again, jazz and Christmas music...but in a really cool place. AND it's free. Cha Cha's has become the premier place for jazz in the area. Come check us out.
 
 
THE WENDEL WERNER CHRISTMAS TOUR
12/8-17/06

       ;   Those of you familiar with the newsletter know that a new album means a tour. This is no exception:
12/08---KENNEBUNK, MAINE
12/09---KENNEBUNK, MAINE
12/11---RALEIGH, NORTH CAROLINA
12/13---KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE (can't miss the wednesday night CHA CHA's gig)
12/14---LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY
12/15---CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
12/16---FLUSHING, MICHIGAN
12/17---FLUSHING, MICHIGAN
         Please get in touch with me if you'd like to know more information about these dates. It would be great to see you there.
 

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2007
CHA CHA'S
7PM-10PM
 
          This would be a good time to stop by, wish me a Merry Christmas, and give me your present. (That's a hint.)
 
 
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2007
THE PALACE THEATRE in CROSSVILLE, TN.
WENDEL WERNER BENEFIT CONCERT
$10
7pm
 
 &nbs p;     I was asked if I'd be interested in coming over to Crossville and doing a benefit concert for an organization trying to raise some money to send some kids on a trip. It sounded like fun. I'll do my best to make sure the city of Crossville never forgets that I brought the Palace Theatre to the ground in the process. It's a worthy cause. Please come.

 
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2007
FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH
11AM
 
       What a bold thing for a church to do...have ME come and play on Christmas Eve. They just don't have any fear, do they?
 
       That's enough for this month and the season. I hope everyone has a joyous holiday. If there is any trouble with getting access to anything at the website, please e-mail me at: 
wendelvon@yahoo.com
 
Thanks fo r your support and have a great holiday.
Wendel Werner