Dan
Big fan of Kate Wakefield. Stella's Song is lovely.... check it out.
If you like Stella's Song, check out Kate's Bandcamp page.
In addition, I was touched by Stella's story of her life and death. Suicide Awareness is an important issue, in particular for our youth. So I am happy to contribute to the cause plus as a bonus receive some wonderful music.
Favorite track: Stella's Song, Kate Wakefield.
This album is made in loving memory and honor of Stella Abel, a creative and beautiful soul who left us all too soon in 2018. All of the proceeds of these tracks will go directly into making tie dye bracelets with messages of hope (stay strong for Stella) as well as a number for a free suicide hotline: 1-800-273-8255 Bracelets will be passed out by Stella's mom, Vanessa Prentice who regularly attends many events and festivals in Ohio such as Columbus Pride and Comfest. To anyone out there who is struggling, we are sending all of the love your way.
If you have questions, would like to request bracelets or would like to make a separate donation, please email us (Vanessa Prentice & Kate Wakefield) at songs4stella@gmail.com
Here is a note from Vanessa, Stella's Mom.
"My 15 year old daughter Stella didn’t seem like someone who was in so much pain that she would want to end her own life. The night she died, she cooked us dinner and we ate at the table together. We talked about future plans and laughed and smiled together. She said goodnight to us and that she loved us as if nothing was wrong. She never told us she was struggling, but she did reach out for help through an anonymous social media app that was not equipped to help someone with suicidal thoughts.
As a tribute to Stella, and to try and provide a better resource to people who are struggling, I am having bracelets printed with "Stay Strong for Stella" on one side and the national suicide hotline number: 1-800-273-8255 on the other with the text hotline embossed inside: text HOME to: 741741 and handing them out (and mailing them out) wherever I can. I plan to take them to Comfest in Columbus this year and I would like to take them to Columbus Pride as well. Any donations or funds I receive will be going to this cause and I will continue to work to try and reach people and increase awareness and suicide prevention.
Please take a moment, right now and add the Suicide Hotline number to your phone and your child’s phone and and ask your family to do the same. Tell your child they can call it any time they feel like they need help for themselves or for a friend. They won’t get in trouble for using it and it’s right there for them if they should ever need it." -Vanessa Prentice
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Another entertaining, emotional and heart wrenching release. What a ride..... Love it!
The Loving Kind made me start to tear up.
For some people, medications do make life Easier. But if recording and playing music is your drug then we fans get to enjoy the high as well.
In life, we are put in situations when we have to decide if the Mini Little Messes are worth sticking around or if it’s time to go. Dan
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Kate Wakefield’s poetic melancholy lyrics, engaging cello, and her emotive singing are all showcased on Unkind.
I love listening to her vocal range and singing style. Combined with lyrics that tell stories, share emotions.....
In addition I highly recommend seeing her perform live, both solo and with her rock band Lung.
Standout tracks on this album include Happiness, the title track, When I Was, Combination, Winterreise, and Two Trees. Dan
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I saw this duo's electrifying performance at Romanus Fest 2019, and I've been wanting more since then - it really stuck with me. This album does justice to my memory of that experience and then some. Stoked to see them this year at the Hifi! Snakey Jane