New News

This winter Austin and Elliott are continuing to write, arrange, and record our next album, entitled "Carpenter Gothic," which will focus on the darker tracks--with a few major keys for respite. For the most up-to-date news, sign up for our mercifully brief and occasional mailing list and check in at austinandelliott.com.

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Be sure to hear the recently recorded "Star Wars and the Holy Bible"
at the Chris Elliott Plan MySpace page.
If any song depicts my world view, this might be it,
where religion meets science fiction.
You can also hear demo versions of "Fat Man With a Flower"
and "Shake off the Snow."

Old News

Chris was asked to participate in another songwriting contest, this time in Vermont at the 2009 Solar Fest, an arts and educational festival that not only raises awareness about sustainable energy but also powers itself entirely on renewable sources.
Songs played: "Raven on the Wire" followed by "Fat Man with a Flower."

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Chris was chosen as a finalist for the 2009 Rose Garden Coffeehouse songwriting competition. May 16 he and the other two finalists performed their two selected songs, followed by a CD release show by Jake Armerding and Taylor Armerding.
Songs: "Shake off the Snow" with "Fat Man With a Flower" on the flip side.

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From now to the forseeable future, every first Monday of the month from 9 to 11pm, Chris hosts a variety music show "Birth, School, Work, Death" on Valley Free Radio, 103.3FM Northampton MA, also streaming live.
Tune in for songs of social change, satire, and lamentations.

"Too Tired" from Truth That Hurts
has taken an honorable mention
in the 14th Annual Billboard World Songwriting Contest

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Massachusetts-based singer/songwriter duo
Austin and Elliott have released their new CD
Truth That Hurts
The mini-CD's five original songs
deal with love gone wrong, gone right, and just plain gone.
Produced by Lorne Entress (Lori McKenna, Catie Curtis, Mark Erreli)
and featuring guitarist Duke Levine (Mary Chapin Carpenter, Ellis Paul)
and bassist Paul Kochanski (Resophonics)

Listen and buy at CD Baby or on iTunes

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Listen and buy Chris Elliott's Solo CD
"Satellite, UFO, Jet Plane Or Star"
at CD Baby or on iTunes

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"Rose for a Blue Jay"
appears on the current
"Boston's Best Singer-Songwriter Showcase, Volume 6" compilation