Kelsea Little

Update

Kelsea — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 21:22:22 +0000

Hello from La Mesa!

Gosh, it’s been a crazy few weeks. I’ve had a few professional gigs, and the band and I had our first big show with our new (incredible) guitarist Spencer (and it was filmed for a TV Show!), and then you add on work and car repairs and all that other life stuff… really starts to fill up one’s day!

But, it’s all been good. Real good. As I announced, our Kickstarter project was successfully funded on March 9th, thanks to 42 amazing backers. I’ve been working on their prize packages already, and I couldn’t be happier to put in the time. We won’t actually receive the money for a couple more weeks, but I’ve already started spending in preparation!

I bought…

that beautiful new keyboard! From a very nice Craigslister. Each time I use Craigslit and don’t get murdered, I feel pretty positive about the world.

Also pictured is my new mic stand, and quarter inch cable! It doesn’t seem that exciting, but it really is. I already had the little Roland amp (small, yet powerful) as well as a few Shure microphones and mic cables… basically, we are all set to tour cause we can do our own sound! Almost time to hit the road.

I’ve been on tour once before with my teen folk-nerd YouTube sensation group, The Wrong Trousers. You might remember us busking in the park all those years ago. Weren’t we precious.

That tour we took in 2008 was the best time of my life, I still have all the memories in my mind as vividly as if they had happened a few weeks ago. I recently found the tour blog I made for that trip, check it out! It’s pretty cute.

We’ve got most of the dates solidified, it’s gonna be an amazing experience.

In other big news…

We’re playing the House of Bluuuueeessss!!!

Yes, it’s true, my personal biggest show to date, and certainly for the band as a whole. We have to do our own pre-sale, which I don’t really agree with, but… it’s the House of Blues. I don’t know when that calls gonna come around again, you know? And it’s only 100 tickets at ten bucks a pop. I have faith in us. Sales are going well already. It’s only a couple weeks away now! If you want to come see the magic, you can get tickets from the Store.

All in all, life is getting real busy over here, but I’m loving it. Always feel free to drop me a line on my Facebook page.

I’ll update you if anything else amazing happens! I can hardly keep up with it all!

Love,

Kelsea

Our tour has been funded!!!

Kelsea — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 19:06:54 +0000

As of 11:00am today, our Kickstarter project has been funded. A million thanks to all the donors, you’ll be getting your prizes soon. With this first tour, we’ll be able to jumpstart ourselves into what will hopefully be a long and music-filled career.

Thank you again, we could not have done it without you. If you had planned on donating, feel free, there is still a week left, and we could use any extra money offered.

KICKSTART US!

Much love,

Kelsea

Wonderful Donors!

Kelsea — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:30:42 +0000

Since we’re about a week into our Kickstarter (and halfway to the goal!) (Kickstarter), I just wanted to take a moment to personally thank all our donors, we have 20 so far! 20 wonderful friends, loved ones, as well as strangers. It’s been a very humbling process. Every time a new notification comes in that we have a new backer, I’m more excited to see who it is than how much they pledged. Even if it was just a buck, the fact that anyone would take time out of their day and support me in that way is beyond heartwarming. I have unique histories with each one of them and I just wanted to honor them a bit, in honor of week one coming to a close!

Wrong Trousers Fans!

I recently reconnected with many Wrong Trousers fans from back in the day, and filled them in on my new musical projects. Many people showed interest, but a few people we’re SUPER stoked and immensely supportive. My new-old friends Sara, Charlie, KP and Robert were among the very first to help out our Kickstarter and that was something to see. Robert even opted not receive the prize for the level he donated at because he was afraid the shipping would cost me too much! I mean WHO is that considerate anymore? Of course I argued, he’s getting some swag and he’s gonna like it!

And then there is the mysterious Jeff P, who appears to live in La Mesa but his last name does not right a bell. Perhaps a friend of a friend? In any case, thank you so much Jeff!

Marya S.

I am constantly proud and honored to call this amazing girl one of my best friends of all time. We are ridiculously alike in the funniest ways. In high school we used to paint in the dark, ride bikes to the craft store, cook delicious organic dishes and make silly videos and post them to YouTube (see here: http://youtu.be/3KIDxpkCRkc) She has always been there for me and I’ll never forget it.

Alex C.

I was especially humbled to be supported by this lovely lady because we have only recently gotten to know each other. She books music at The Loft on UCSD where I went to school. I’ve heard her sing and she has a beautiful voice, and such a presence when you speak with her. Attend a Blabbermouth night at UCSD to witness her awesomeness!

Melissa C.

This girl is my SISTER’s good friend from way back when, I haven’t even seen her in person since I was a chubby little 12 year old, and yet she has made the effort to keep up with my life and support me. Much love to this woman!

The New Kinetics (x2!)

What?! The coolest rock group on the planet believes in me? Enough to back me as a collective?! TO MUCH AWESOMENESS TO HANDLE. These guys are goddamn legends, GET to a show next time you can. You will not be sorry! Though your face might, cause it will be melted. http://www.facebook.com/thenewkinetics

Tasha L.

I have never known someone who functions as a person quite so much as myself like this amazing girl. She came down to stay with me a few months ago to lay down some saxophone on my album, and it was the first time we’d gotten to talk much since we grew up together at Arrowbear Music Camp all those many summers ago. We may be alike, but I admire her for so many things. Her musical talent, her poise, her focus and dedication. The fact that we are still in touch warms my little heart. Check out her incredible blog documenting her recent birthright trip to the Holy Land! (Hello Tumblr! It’s been a while.

Maggie S.

High school forever! Hahaha. No really though, Maggie was in my graduating class at Coronado High, 2007. We didn’t know each other extremely well, but had a few classes together, and she was a fan of my band The Wrong Trousers, whose first gig was our high school talent show (we totally won.) We’ve stayed in contact on Facebook and I’m so glad because I love seeing what she’s up to as well. Thank you so much Maggie!!

Jessie B.

I feel like I have known Jessie forever, but it has only been a couple years now. We were coworkers at Whole Foods in Hillcrest, but became close friends. Jessie is a musician as well, him and his brother Dominic KILL it on the mics. (http://www.facebook.com/brothersburnsjphatts?ref=ts) You gotta see em perform! Jessie gives the best hugs of all time, and I’d never trade our friendship for the world.

Marlane M.

Marlane is the mother of a dear friend of mine. I have always looked up to her, she is exactly the kind of woman I would like to be someday. She is a successful writer, has started a cooking school in Tuscany and always seems to be thinking up something new. Plus, she’s devastatingly beautiful! Thank you Marlane (Check out her school! It’s BREATHTAKING: http://www.ilcampoitalia.com/)

Soooz!

For those of you who have not met Soooz, she is the bubbliest, most infectiously bright person you will ever meet. Her energy and good vibes leave you humming for a week, and she is always full of good insight and endless love. I am honored to have her in my life. She is Mike’s (my bass player) mother, and they play together in a group called “Your Mom.” Check them out! They play all around town.

Brian C.

Brian started out being one of my regulars at Whole Foods Encinitas, and now we are good friends! He came to my CD release show and really, really digs my music, seems like he tells everyone about it and I appreciate it more than he knows. Brian used to be an actor, he had some parts in some pretty big films too! Now he does website/app creation, I wish I had a link to his business. He is a great person who I’m thankful for.

Roxanne

This is another girl I met in adolescence at Arrowbear Music Camp, but we have stayed good friends up til now. Growing up we shared a mutual obsession over Harry Potter and we still bicker about certain phrase use or minute facts to this very day. I love her and am honored she supports me still.

Will R.

This darling boy has an energy like you wouldn’t believe. He’s another one who I feel I’ve known for a very long time, but we only met a few years ago at UCSD. He is a phenomenal person, thinker, do-er, be-er. I am constantly inspired by his actions, thoughts, and memories of conversations of our school time. He came to my shows when I was just starting out solo, and I’ll remember it forever.

Stephanie M.

Stephanie was a writing teacher of mine at Grossmont College before I even transfered to UCSD. She remains one of the best teachers of my entire schooling career. She pushed me, made me edit, edit again, really look closely at what I was writing. I was frustrated from time to time but she turned me into a better writer and I am forever in her debt, forever her student. Thank you Stephanie, truly.

Kate S.

Kate is the mother of another dear friend, but with the frequency that she and her husband Art attend my shows, it’s almost like they’re my parents too. They almost have a perfect track record on attendance at my shows, for which they deserve the gold medal forever, as well as whatever prizes they desire. Instead, they turn around and support me some more. I am too blessed, and I can never thank them enough. Every time I see them at a show, I feel happier and more confident.

Moving into week two of Kickstarter, and nearing the tour, I feel speechless every so often that I have been given these opportunities in my life. Sure, I work really hard to get them and keep them up, but I would never be doing any of them without the support of the people in my life. I thank you, from the bottom of my heart, and I love you for all time.

Kickstart our band!

Kelsea — Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:51:46 +0000

Hey everyone!

Our April tour was approved for a Kickstarter project!!! We’ve spent the past few weeks working on the format, and finally it’s live and online. Kickstarter is a website for art-based projects to promote themselves and most importantly fundraise!

For each level of donation, you get super awesome prizes so check the side of the page for that info.

The most important thing to note though is that, if our project isn’t funded in time (20 days from today, 2/18/12) then no money changes hands, and we will have no funding for our tour. So please, if you can, share the link, spread the word, we need all the help we can get to reach our goal of $2,500 by the Kickstarter expiration date.

Please visit the link HERE to donate what you can and help Kickstart our musical careers, and learn more about the tour, as well as my band! Thank you so much!!!

The tour has been announced!!!

Kelsea — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 05:19:42 +0000

Yes, it’s true, we’re going on toooooour! April 15th – April 29th, 2012. To Portland and back. If you have any suggestions for venues or places to stay or eat or use the bathroom, please let us know! It’s gonna be the time of our lives, we’re really looking forward to it. Look for ways you can help us fund this trip in the coming month, we could really use all the support you have for us!

Check the SHOWS page for a running list of tour dates

Looooooove you guys! <3

Stay tuned for an exciting announcement…

Kelsea — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:41:06 +0000

…about our tour! We’ve got some exciting ways about how you can participate in the works. Thanks for all your help so far, I’m about 1/4 out of the red as far as album sales go! Love you guys!

Personal Myth: Album Cover Release

admin — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 20:14:04 +0000

You may have loved her as the lead singer and harpist in the band The Wrong Trousers, but Kelsea’s musical fare in this record seems to come from a parallel universe. In ten melodic tunes, Kelsea bares her soul, and while her lyrics take you on a trip through the ups and downs of her own deeply private experiences, you won’t be able to resist joining in by singing along with her.

“I am Personal Myth,” she says. “It is my existence. I promise you, if nothing else, this album will be true…. People are drawn, in this increasingly fabricated world, to things that echo actual passion and reflect true components of humanism. This album is my declaration from the proverbial mountain tops that ‘I am human. I exist, and I offer my life to you that you might hug your own beautiful life as wholly and with as much reverence as I do.’”