http://www.kevinmontgomery.com The blog of the world-traveling, singer-songwriter/adventurist/dad Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:22:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2012/02/02/sitting-outside-the-eriggle-inn-in-belfast-tomorrow-we-play-omagh-then-enniskillen-and-cookstown/ http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2012/02/02/sitting-outside-the-eriggle-inn-in-belfast-tomorrow-we-play-omagh-then-enniskillen-and-cookstown/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:22:33 +0000 Kevin http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/?p=4831 I’m sitting outside The Errigle Inn here in Belfast, Northern Ireland. We played Whelan’s in Dublin last night. I can officially say that the band is rocking this year. Mike McAdam returns along with Will Hatcher and Drake Leonard……..Ruth Trimble joined us on piano and high harmonies. Our day began at 7:50am in Arran, Scotland [...]]]> http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2012/02/02/sitting-outside-the-eriggle-inn-in-belfast-tomorrow-we-play-omagh-then-enniskillen-and-cookstown/feed/ 0 http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2012/02/01/we-made-the-ferry-we-tripped-and-fell-into-it-tonight-we-play-dublin-then-belfast-omagh-and-enniskillen/ http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2012/02/01/we-made-the-ferry-we-tripped-and-fell-into-it-tonight-we-play-dublin-then-belfast-omagh-and-enniskillen/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:10:20 +0000 Kevin http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/?p=4822 We made the ferry! Miraculously, the entire band tripped and fell onto the ferry ahead of the other passengers. I am now writing from the safety of the restaurant on the boat in Cairnryan, Scotland…….about to take off the Belfast. We’ll pick up the Angel-voiced Ruth Trimble when we land in Belfast. On today’s agenda-we [...]]]> http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2012/02/01/we-made-the-ferry-we-tripped-and-fell-into-it-tonight-we-play-dublin-then-belfast-omagh-and-enniskillen/feed/ 0 http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2012/01/25/flying-to-belfast-to-appear-on-ralph-mcleans-bbc-ulster-show-tonight-and-johnny-heros-this-afternoon-tune-in-live/ http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2012/01/25/flying-to-belfast-to-appear-on-ralph-mcleans-bbc-ulster-show-tonight-and-johnny-heros-this-afternoon-tune-in-live/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:02:03 +0000 Kevin http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/?p=4806 UPDATE-just got done with the U105 interview…..word is now that the BBC Ulster interview won’t go out live tonight…..recording it and then will air next week. Will update. Feverish this morning, but I will get on a plane and fly to Belfast to do some radio prior to the Irish leg of the tour next [...]]]> http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2012/01/25/flying-to-belfast-to-appear-on-ralph-mcleans-bbc-ulster-show-tonight-and-johnny-heros-this-afternoon-tune-in-live/feed/ 0 http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2012/01/19/live-webstream-house-concert-from-my-dining-room-angel-voiced-ruth-trimble-added-to-tour-ukireland-tour-dates-join-us/ http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2012/01/19/live-webstream-house-concert-from-my-dining-room-angel-voiced-ruth-trimble-added-to-tour-ukireland-tour-dates-join-us/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 18:53:02 +0000 Kevin http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/?p=4786 I’m happy to announce that Ruth Trimble will be joining the Kevin Montgomery and the Endangered Livers on piano and background vocals for the Irish leg of the tour. She will also open the tour. She may come on more, but we are working out those details. Either way….she is awesome. Here she sings “I [...]]]> http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2012/01/19/live-webstream-house-concert-from-my-dining-room-angel-voiced-ruth-trimble-added-to-tour-ukireland-tour-dates-join-us/feed/ 0 http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2012/01/12/live-streaming-house-concert-from-my-dining-room-tomorrow-night-and-the-2012-winter-ukireland-tour-dates-join-me/ http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2012/01/12/live-streaming-house-concert-from-my-dining-room-tomorrow-night-and-the-2012-winter-ukireland-tour-dates-join-me/#comments Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:38:36 +0000 Kevin http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/?p=4740 So, just got off the phone with Mike McAdam. We are booking the plane tickets for the band. They will be arriving on Jan. 30th for a couple of days of rehearsal and then we start to Kevin Montgomery and the Endangered Livers 2012 Winter tour through Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland, and England. I hope [...]]]> http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2012/01/12/live-streaming-house-concert-from-my-dining-room-tomorrow-night-and-the-2012-winter-ukireland-tour-dates-join-me/feed/ 0 http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/12/10/my-apologies-for-taking-the-kitten-hostage/ http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/12/10/my-apologies-for-taking-the-kitten-hostage/#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 20:53:12 +0000 Kevin http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/?p=4670 A few days ago I seemingly took a kitten hostage and made veiled threats about its’ safety in a cheap effort to sell some downloads from the forthcoming cd. While I do feel that finishing the new cd is important…….the well-being of a little kitten is just as important. I have a confession to make. [...]]]> http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/12/10/my-apologies-for-taking-the-kitten-hostage/feed/ 0 http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/11/22/something-bad-could-happen-to-this-kitty/ http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/11/22/something-bad-could-happen-to-this-kitty/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:31:21 +0000 Kevin http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/?p=4613 The new cd is done, except for artwork and pressing. I have the files. I would like for you to have them. I’m making them available to you in download only form for the low price of $15. Help me, help you, help me……………do you like the picture of me and the lovely kitten? Well, [...]]]> http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/11/22/something-bad-could-happen-to-this-kitty/feed/ 0 http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/11/04/the-roadmap-for-the-2012-50-states-in-50-days-tour-house-concerts-in-each-state-highlighting-the-orange-duffel-bag-foundation-your-help/ http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/11/04/the-roadmap-for-the-2012-50-states-in-50-days-tour-house-concerts-in-each-state-highlighting-the-orange-duffel-bag-foundation-your-help/#comments Fri, 04 Nov 2011 15:22:30 +0000 Kevin http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/?p=4567 As we speak i’ve begun booking the 2012 50 States in 50 Days tour. In 2010, I traveled through 50 States in 50 Days to highlight the plight of homeless teens, and teens aging out of foster care in conjunction with the Orange Duffel Bag Foundation-The Orange Duffel Bag Foundation provides coaching, training and ongoing [...]]]> http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/11/04/the-roadmap-for-the-2012-50-states-in-50-days-tour-house-concerts-in-each-state-highlighting-the-orange-duffel-bag-foundation-your-help/feed/ 0 http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/09/28/kevin-montgomery-and-the-endangered-livers-belfast-northern-ireland-feb-2nd-2012-discounted-tickets-on-sale-for-one-week/ http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/09/28/kevin-montgomery-and-the-endangered-livers-belfast-northern-ireland-feb-2nd-2012-discounted-tickets-on-sale-for-one-week/#comments Wed, 28 Sep 2011 14:46:52 +0000 Kevin http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/?p=4534 I’ll play in Belfast at the Errigle Inn on Feb. 2nd, 2012……one of my favorite venues. I’ve put tickets on sale at 10 pounds for the next few days for my blog folks, email folks, and Facebook friends. Get yours now! Please share to your Facebook wall as well! This will be a tour with [...]]]> http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/09/28/kevin-montgomery-and-the-endangered-livers-belfast-northern-ireland-feb-2nd-2012-discounted-tickets-on-sale-for-one-week/feed/ 0 http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/09/27/kevin-montgomery-plays-marietta-town-square-for-riskonnect-dinner-and-benefit-for-orange-duffel-bag-foundation-helping-teens-aging-out-of-foster-care-join-us/ http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/09/27/kevin-montgomery-plays-marietta-town-square-for-riskonnect-dinner-and-benefit-for-orange-duffel-bag-foundation-helping-teens-aging-out-of-foster-care-join-us/#comments Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:08:00 +0000 Kevin http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/?p=4527 This coming Tuesday, Oct. 4th i’ll play the Marietta Town Square in Marietta, Georgia for Riskonnect’s networking dinner and outdoor concert series in conjunction with the Orange Duffel Bag Foundation. All proceeds go to their efforts to help teens aging out of foster care. Dinner is served at 6pm, and then i’ll play with the [...]]]> http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/09/27/kevin-montgomery-plays-marietta-town-square-for-riskonnect-dinner-and-benefit-for-orange-duffel-bag-foundation-helping-teens-aging-out-of-foster-care-join-us/feed/ 0 http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/09/21/the-states-of-things-ukeurope-tour-discount-tickets-2012-50-states-in-50-days-tour-wheres-my-new-cd/ http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/09/21/the-states-of-things-ukeurope-tour-discount-tickets-2012-50-states-in-50-days-tour-wheres-my-new-cd/#comments Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:47:13 +0000 Kevin http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/?p=4510 Ok ya’ll…..in this blog I will talk about the Winter 2012 UK/Europe tour discount tickets, the 2012 50 States in 50 Days tour to highlight the plight of foster kids aging out of foster care, and other stuff. You may have found yourself here by being a Facebook friend……through the email list. I hope you [...]]]> http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/09/21/the-states-of-things-ukeurope-tour-discount-tickets-2012-50-states-in-50-days-tour-wheres-my-new-cd/feed/ 0 http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/09/20/the-ukeurope-tour-tickets-are-on-sale-at-a-special-discounted-price-from-now-until-saturday-get-yours-now/ http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/09/20/the-ukeurope-tour-tickets-are-on-sale-at-a-special-discounted-price-from-now-until-saturday-get-yours-now/#comments Tue, 20 Sep 2011 13:32:41 +0000 Kevin http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/?p=4495 The UK/Europe winter 2012 tickets are now on sale for a very special discounted price of 10 pounds per ticket from now until Saturday, Sept. 24th. This will save 2 to 5 pounds, and also help get us on the road initially! So, get yours today! This will be a “Kevin Montgomery and the Endangered [...]]]> http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/09/20/the-ukeurope-tour-tickets-are-on-sale-at-a-special-discounted-price-from-now-until-saturday-get-yours-now/feed/ 0 http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/09/09/the-2012-50-states-in-50-days-tour-some-shocking-facts-about-foster-care-in-america-i-need-your-help/ http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/09/09/the-2012-50-states-in-50-days-tour-some-shocking-facts-about-foster-care-in-america-i-need-your-help/#comments Fri, 09 Sep 2011 19:41:25 +0000 Kevin http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/?p=4473 I’m now booking the 2012 50 States in 50 Days tour for May 18th-July 6th. I’ll play a show each night in a different state, and along the way I will interview folks that aged out of foster care, and those that work with foster kids to bring focus to the plight of kids aging out [...]]]> http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/09/09/the-2012-50-states-in-50-days-tour-some-shocking-facts-about-foster-care-in-america-i-need-your-help/feed/ 0 http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/09/08/your-ideas-for-the-opening-act-on-the-upcoming-ukeurope-tour-thoughts/ http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/09/08/your-ideas-for-the-opening-act-on-the-upcoming-ukeurope-tour-thoughts/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2011 19:31:30 +0000 Kevin http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/?p=4464 ok, folks….idea time. The UK/Europe tour is coming up in February. I want your ideas of who I should bring as the opening act this time? Over the years i’ve brought people that I loved listening to myself, and enjoy turning everyone onto somebody good………….Jeff Finlin, Joe Pisapia, Trish Murphy, Carter Wood, Andrea Glass, Chris [...]]]> http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/09/08/your-ideas-for-the-opening-act-on-the-upcoming-ukeurope-tour-thoughts/feed/ 0 http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/09/08/the-first-date-of-the-2012-uk-tour-announced-bristol-england-5-pound-discount-until-sat-spread-the-word/ http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/09/08/the-first-date-of-the-2012-uk-tour-announced-bristol-england-5-pound-discount-until-sat-spread-the-word/#comments Thu, 08 Sep 2011 03:47:19 +0000 Kevin http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/?p=4453 The 2012 UK/Europe tour is taking shape. I’ll be touring with the band, including Mike McAdam and Shawn Byrne……..and a stellar opening act. I’ve confirmed Saturday, Feb. 18th, 2012 at the Tunnels in Bristol, England. From now until this Saturday, Sept. 10th tickets will be sold at the discounted price of 10 pounds as a [...]]]> http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/09/08/the-first-date-of-the-2012-uk-tour-announced-bristol-england-5-pound-discount-until-sat-spread-the-word/feed/ 0 http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/08/23/sometimes-the-best-thing-to-do-when-a-hurricane-is-headed-your-way-is-get-the-heck-out-of-dodge-run-down-to-the-keys/ http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/08/23/sometimes-the-best-thing-to-do-when-a-hurricane-is-headed-your-way-is-get-the-heck-out-of-dodge-run-down-to-the-keys/#comments Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:20:43 +0000 Kevin http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/?p=4447 Earthquake in New York City, Washington, and Colorado……..the potential for Hurricane Irene to develop into a category 4 and make landfall in Central Florida, South Carolina, etc……..it looks like things are going to hell in a handbasket this week. Two days ago we were all thinking that we had arrived in Key West, Florida to [...]]]> http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/08/23/sometimes-the-best-thing-to-do-when-a-hurricane-is-headed-your-way-is-get-the-heck-out-of-dodge-run-down-to-the-keys/feed/ 0 http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/08/19/house-concert-in-winter-springs-florida-tomorrow-night-cool-people/ http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/08/19/house-concert-in-winter-springs-florida-tomorrow-night-cool-people/#comments Fri, 19 Aug 2011 19:08:29 +0000 Kevin http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/?p=4434 Tomorrow night. Great people. Fun. You are invited to the house concert in Winter Springs, Florida. I’ll play acoustically. I met the co-host John Terry on Twitter last year and he hosted the Florida 50 States in 50 Days show. He found my blog via twitter. He blogs, too. Check out his blog. Sunday,i’ll drive [...]]]> http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/08/19/house-concert-in-winter-springs-florida-tomorrow-night-cool-people/feed/ 0 http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/08/05/the-string-of-house-concerts-in-the-us-in-augsept-and-reuniting-with-the-amazing-andrea-zonn-wanna-host-a-house-concert/ http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/08/05/the-string-of-house-concerts-in-the-us-in-augsept-and-reuniting-with-the-amazing-andrea-zonn-wanna-host-a-house-concert/#comments Fri, 05 Aug 2011 16:19:48 +0000 Kevin http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/?p=4408 I usually do the 50 States in 50 Days tour when it is cold. This month i’ll be doing a selection of house concerts throughout the US while it is HOT! Next week I play two shows in Nashville area, then I head to North Carolina. I’m fired up that Andrea Zonn will be joining [...]]]> http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/08/05/the-string-of-house-concerts-in-the-us-in-augsept-and-reuniting-with-the-amazing-andrea-zonn-wanna-host-a-house-concert/feed/ 0 http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/07/21/my-northern-ireland-friends-have-the-mad-gene-love-them-i-play-belfast-next-thursday-send-friends/ http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/07/21/my-northern-ireland-friends-have-the-mad-gene-love-them-i-play-belfast-next-thursday-send-friends/#comments Thu, 21 Jul 2011 16:33:12 +0000 Kevin http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/?p=4400 I love playing Belfast, Northern Ireland. It is a great music town. I’ve had some of my best shows there. My fans/friends there are a little as they say “mad”……….it seems like half of my fanbase there is named “Maurice” for some reason. There is one guy who will get up and play air guitar [...]]]> http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/07/21/my-northern-ireland-friends-have-the-mad-gene-love-them-i-play-belfast-next-thursday-send-friends/feed/ 0 http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/07/16/im-exploring-google-plus-im-cautiously-optimistic-who-wants-an-invite/ http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/07/16/im-exploring-google-plus-im-cautiously-optimistic-who-wants-an-invite/#comments Sat, 16 Jul 2011 22:52:08 +0000 Kevin http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/?p=4383 Oh no, another “social” network. Who needs one? I’ve got Facebook and Twitter. I’m busy. Google is rolling out their new attempt at a social network. Buzz was horrible and they failed miserably. This time is could be different. I was lucky enough to get an invite to the limited rollout, and have been exploring [...]]]> http://www.kevinmontgomery.com/2011/07/16/im-exploring-google-plus-im-cautiously-optimistic-who-wants-an-invite/feed/ 0