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Christie Burns

Chattanooga, TN

Folk School of Chattanooga founding director, musician, traveler, plotter, schemer, chancer, lover.

  1. on April 25
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    Farmer Pirates Compost Program by Farmer Pirates Cooperative

    Our urban farming cooperative needs to buy a dump truck and supplies to scale up our composting program.

    • 101% funded $15,231 pledged
    • 247 backers
    • Funded May 09, 2012
  2. on March 5
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    Tricia Spencer - Midwest Fiddler recording first solo album by Tricia Spencer

    Tricia Spencer is recording her first solo CD of old-time fiddle tunes, a couple originals, and Carter family style vocals.

    • 106% funded $3,180 pledged
    • 73 backers
    • Funded Mar 29, 2012
  3. on February 13
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    Firefly Ballet by Avin Loki Baird

    Winfield finger style finalist Avin Baird is getting ready to release her first full CD based in her Appalachian and blues roots.

    • 102% funded $2,570 pledged
    • 63 backers
    • Funded Feb 18, 2012
  4. on January 23
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    The KeyMaster: Patrick Olwell by Jem Moore

    A film documentary of legendary flute maker Patrick Olwell whose black-wood, silver-keyed flutes are played by the top Irish musicians.

    • 104% funded $5,232 pledged
    • 76 backers
    • Funded Feb 22, 2012
  5. on August 7, 2011
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    Christie Burns
    Posted project update #4

    When time isn't quite your own, and Internet access is spotty at best...

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  6. on July 29, 2011
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    Christie Burns
    Posted project update #3

    We're here!

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  7. on July 1, 2011
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    Tune Tripping: Where music goes, we go. by Christie Burns

    Three musicians from Tennessee are traveling to Belgium to participate in the Flanders Ethno international music project this summer.

    • 220% funded $2,200 pledged
    • 28 backers
    • Funded Jul 01, 2011
  8. on June 29, 2011
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    Christie Burns
    Posted project update #2

    Wow!! Celebration!

    We made our goal!!  John, Lon, and I rehearsed today for tomorrow's concert at the Hunter Museum, and it's sounding pretty good!  (John and I both agree that we'd like to be able to pull Lon around in a little red wagon and have him play the soundtracks to our lives.  He's beyond awesome, he really is.)  Remember that if you're a backer of our Kickstarter campaign, your name is on the guest list for the Hunter event, so just show up at 6 to enjoy the museum and our music.  

    You'll probably be able to sense our excitement for this Belgium trip.  It's all suddenly very real, thanks to your generous support.  Another sidenote: Myriam DeBonte, one of the coordinators in Flanders, told me over Facebook today that we set a good example for other Ethno participants to follow in the coming years, regarding how to organize a delegation and gather the support needed to make the trip happen.  She's a great organizer herself, so this is quite a testament to our network.  Thank you all so much for helping us reach our goal and show the world how much we're loved by our music-lovin' community!

    See some of you tomorrow at the Hunter!

    -Christie

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  9. on June 22, 2011
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    Christie Burns
    Posted project update #1

    John, Lon, and Christie at the Hunter Museum - June 30, 6-8pm

    On the day before this Kickstarter fundraising window closes, the three of us will perform on the patio outside of the Hunter Museum.  Thursday, June 30th, 6-8pm.  We'll each play some of our "solo" material and then show off a few things as a trio.  We're all looking forward to our adventure together in Flanders, and I think you'll hear this excitement in the music.  Plus, we're celebrating the recent release of Lon's new cd, "Home to the Highway"!  Come party with us at the museum!  There will be a bar and refreshments, and of course one of the best views in town.  Regular museum admission gets you into the concert, and members get in free.

    To all of our wonderful friends who have backed our project already (or will pledge in the next few days): We're putting your names on our guest list for this event, so please come if you can!

    http://www.huntermuseum.org/event/269/

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  10. on May 27, 2011
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    Christie Burns launched a project

    Tune Tripping: Where music goes, we go. by Christie Burns

    Three musicians from Tennessee are traveling to Belgium to participate in the Flanders Ethno international music project this summer.

    • $1,000 funding goal
    • 07/01/2011 Funding Ended