The organizer of "The Blue Elf's Dream" Tour 2009, Christian Kreft (CK Event Services) became bankrupt. We got the information yesterday night from him. We and the whole tour team are sitting right now at the lobby of the hotel, and we can't move forward, as this man does not have money even to pay for the hotel (and of course no money for food, gasoline, the venues rental, etc). That means that from this moment, we can't continue with the concerts that were planned (blue elf's dream tour concerts) The organizer said he is going to try to get money from here to some days to be able to continue with the shows in May, BUT he cannot confirm that this will happen. I'll keep you updated as often as I can these next days.
All the work we've done till now, all the late night hours at the computer, all the illusion we put into it, the most important of all YOUR trust!!! We still can't believe what's going on this is maybe the most unprofessional tour management we've ever had. We all were willing to go on even risking our neck, but this man is really into bankruptcy and can't even finance our food. Unbelievable but true.
This morning, as we all realized what this man did (or better, not did), John couldn't hold his tears, as inwardly, he is carrying the trust of the musicians on him, and as for me, I am carrying YOUR trust, which for me it's the most important.
Right in this moment we are trying to join the money between everybody to pay for this hotel and be able to go back home.
For the ones that have already seen the show, they can tell you what for a wonderful professional team of artists we had on stage and on the technic, I hope you liked the new songs we got ready for you and I hope I have the strength to one day put them together in the new concept album I was already working on till some days ago.
We had put all our time and illusions into this tour and therefore we worked like hell to get ready for you something special, including the new live CD and video, we put all our love into it specially for YOU, our true fans. I'm almost crying right now, I just can say I LOVE YOU ALL and I feel so shit that I don't know when am I going to be able to start with the creative work again. (Specially watching John suffering)
At least, we'll see YOU at Solingen, at the Beltaine Mystery Night, (this concert has nothing to do with this organizer) So on the 30th of April I will try to swallow my tears and go on stage to give it all for you.
PLEASE, if you have the possibility of reaching the people that might already be on their way to Leipzig by phone, please spread the word by SMS, I can't bear the idea that people took holidays and spent their money to come to our shows and due the incompetent organization are not going to be able to enjoy the beautiful show we got ready for YOU.
I'll write to you as soon as I get new internet connection wherever I am.
This is the contact website of the organizer of the "Blue Elf's Dream" Tour:
Hello everyone,
well, well it’s been a long time …
But I have a surprise for you! As I write to you this newsletter all around me there are clouds of dust, papers, boxes, instruments, costumes … what a mess. I’m cleaning my working room, a mix of office and studio -uff- That’s it!!! No more mess!
(Denis bought me two new Ikea-Closets)
I love order in my home, but lately I’ve been too busy preparing the “Essential” program, choosing songs, trying them out, learning them, listening to what key sounds best etc.
All besides being a busy mom!
Well, so what do I have for news, let’s see …
First there’s the tour dates. You can click on my homepage for the new tour dates, which are already public (Halle, Berlin, Melle, Oldenburg, Lübeck, Wismar, Köln, Erfurt, Krefeld, Schweinfurt, Worms, Rastatt, München, Hildesheim).
We are working on the following cities:
Siegen, 14.05.2009
Dinslaken, 22.08.2009
Attention: at the moment these cities are not fixed 100%, only option.
We don’t plan more dates for acoustic tour till august. This will be the “Essential” Tour for now.
We tried to spread our concerts through the country, as far as it was possible.
As you might have heard the concerts in Panningen were great fun.
I was quite sick, but everything went well.
The “Essential” Tour coming up will be of the same nature/concept. My guitarist of course will be accompanying me the entire tour.
The “Essential” Tour is a kind of musical biography/history journey, as we travel through the different countries/languages and eras of my childhood/youth. I sing the songs of that particular time (in 6 different
languages) and tell little stories or memories that I recall between the songs.
It could take the entire night … bring your sleeping sacks!!! :)
So, what’s the surprise?
I recorded a new Maxi CD for you!!!!!!!!
I was convinced by Denis to go into studio and record 5 songs of the “Essential” Tour!
And right now the master tape is travelling across Germany inside a yellow Post-Office-Truck, its destiny: the printing factory.
I hope that we will have it in time for Halle, our first concert.
So, so that’s pretty much it.
I’ll continue cleaning up my mess and I’m really looking forward to the tour. It was great fun in Panningen and I was happy to hear people’s positive response. One young lady said “it was worth my 10 hours of driving, I will come back anytime again”.
Well, I certainly hope you won’t have to drive so far this time!
Times have gotten rough with this recession, but I keep on singing, for music is as “Essential” to me as bread and water, a surplus of the Goodness of God. I can’t imagine life without the Perfume of flowers, laughter of children, the nightingale song, love, faith, hope, music and all the things that make our lives special and beautiful.
Oh by the way, at least one positive aspect of the recession are the sinking fuel prices. Definitely good for Kelly Fans! Driving 10 hours or more.
Thank you for everything.
God bless you all!
Patricia Kelly
PS: There’s another surprise in the CD. Let’s see if you discover it.
Ok a little tip: It’s on the 4th song. Enjoy it! I hope you like it!