Mar 10, 2015 sonic youth cofounder kim gordon and sleaterkinneys carrie brownstein sat down for a sprawling and hilarious conversation to promote kims new memoir girl in a band. Brownstein is selfmythologizing, but in a way thats the opposite of most rock stars. She first came to prominence as a member of the band excuse 17 before forming the rock trio sleaterkinney. In these pages, she is a skittish striver, more neurotic bundle than conquering. Its the last stop of her book tour and carrie brownstein sits on the wrong side of the stage. Granted, its a book tour in support of her memoir, girl in a band, but the run of. Top ten books best known for her role in the peabody awardwinning tv show, portlandia, brownstein has a long career in music, including as a guitarist and vocalist for riot grrrl punk icons, sleaterkinney, as well as a music blogger for npr and interviewer for the believer magazine. Carrie brownstein officiates wedding during book tour. During this period, brownstein wrote and appeared in a series of comedy sketches alongside fred. Carrie brownstein on hunger makes me a modern girl vogue. Carrie brownstein just married 2 women who came to her book tour. Carrie brownstein announces book tour featuring questlove. The book is out on 1027, and that night shell hold a release party in brooklyn with.
In 2006 she was the only woman to earn a spot in the rolling stone readers list of the 25 most underrated guitarists of all. Carrie brownstein announces book tour featuring amy. Aug 31, 2015 on october 27, sleaterkinneys carrie brownstein will release her memoir hunger makes me a modern girl via penguin. Nov 04, 2015 carrie brownstein, seen here at the creative arts emmy awards in 2014, spontaneously became the officiant of a wedding that took place during her book tour this week. I never fully embraced that form of music, pretty much sticking to my classic rock, blues, and jazz formats, especially during the time this band was at. But this fall, brownstein will be getting a book tour of her very own, as the sleaterkinney memberportlandia comedienne. Carrie brownstein is a musician, writer, and actress, best known as a guitarist and vocalist in the nowdefunct portland, oregonbased band sleaterkinney. Best known for her role in the peabody awardwinning tv show, portlandia, brownstein has a long career in music, including as a guitarist and vocalist for riot grrrl punk icons, sleaterkinney, as well as a music blogger for npr and interviewer for the believer magazine. Earlier this year, carrie brownstein took part in kim gordons book tour. Carrie brownstein, onethird of sleaterkinney and also onehalf of the brains behind portlandia, has announced a book tour. Fred armisen is an actor, comedian and musician best known for his work as a cast member on saturday night live.
Indie icon carrie brownsteins new memoir is a mash note to. Granted, its a book tour in support of her memoir, girl in a band, but the run of dates actually has some musical elements. Hunger makes me a modern girl by carrie brownstein riverhead books. Carrie brownsteins book tour to kick off in brooklyn the. Aug 31, 2015 earlier this year, carrie brownstein took part in kim gordons book tour. But this was a first for uscarrie brownstein paused during a speaking event for her new memoir, hunger makes me a modern girl riverhead books.
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Carrie brownstein officiates wedding during book tour event. The tour will feature several guests that will host interviews with gordon, including carrie brownstein of both sleaterkinney and portlandia fame, aimee mann, and mountain goats drummer jon wurster. Kim gordon announces book tour with carrie brownstein and. Carrie brownstein officiated a wedding at her book event. Oct 29, 2015 soon after this video was filmed, brownstein, as she relates in the prologue to her book, would find herself on tour in brussels, belgium, miserable, lonely, homesick, and contemplating breaking.
Carrie brownstein has announced a book tour in support of her upcoming memoir, hunger makes me a modern girl. Carrie brownstein announces north american book tour. Carrie brownsteins book tour will feature amy poehler, aidy. But this fall, brownstein will be getting a book tour of her very own, as the. Nov 25, 2015 kelsey with carrie brownstein s book jay gablermpr last month, i was fortunate enough to catch carrie brownstein s book tour at its stop in chicago. Carrie brownstein, seen here at the creative arts emmy awards in 2014, spontaneously became the officiant of a wedding that took place during her book tour this week. Skylight books and largo present carrie brownstein for. Aug 31, 2015 carrie brownstein lines up questlove, amy poehler for book tour sleaterkinney guitarist also recruits writer dave eggers, snl cast member aidy bryant for jaunt behind memoir hunger makes. Aug 31, 2015 carrie brownstein has announced a book tour in support of her upcoming memoir, hunger makes me a modern girl. Skylight books and largo are proud to present carrie brownstein s paperback launch event for hunger makes me a modern girl. Kim gordon announces book tour with carrie brownstein, aimee mann, and jon wurster. Hunger makes me a modern girl by carrie brownstein is a 2015 riverhead books publication.
You can also add experienced wedding officiant to that list after a random. In hunger makes me a modern girl, carrie brownstein strays from the normal parameters of the memoir format to give readers an insightful, raw look into her past and the moments that shaped her into the person who would later cofound one of the worlds most influential rock bands. Carrie brownstein is hitting the road for the hunger makes me a modern girl book tour. By carrie brownstein july 24, 2015 for his new bookshop installation, one grand, the editor aaron hicklin asked people to name the 10 books theyd take with them if. On october 27 carrie brownstein of sleaterkinney will release her memoir hunger makes me a modern girl. Toto, were not in portlandia any more by barbi martinez, blurt intern. Sleaterkinneys carrie brownstein for book tour blurt magazine. In support, the sleaterkinney rocker has lined up a north american book. Carrie brownstein s currently in the middle of her crosscountry book tour for hunger makes me a modern girl, and at last nights stop of the promotional train in. On october 27, sleaterkinneys carrie brownstein will release her memoir hunger makes me a modern girl via penguin. Carrie brownstein in conversation with amy poehler where. Below are carrie brownstein s favorite books, available to purchase as a set or individually.
Carrie brownstein certainly has her hands in a lot of pots. Heres how you can see carrie brownstein on her hunger makes me a modern girl tour. Carrie brownstein officiates random wedding on book tour. Carrie brownstein assembles celeb squad for her book tour, including questlove and amy poehler carrie brownstein assembles celeb squad for her book tour, including questlove and amy poehler.
Aug 31, 2015 news \ carrie brownstein announces book tour to feature. Carrie brownstein wears a lot of hats she fronts a rock band, stars in a television show and has written a book. Amy poehler and carrie brownstein officiate surprise. This particular stop dovetailed with in sight out, a discussion series centered on music and presented by the museum of contemporary art in chicago, along with pitchfork. Portlandia star and queer icon carrie brownstein found herself not only witnessing a. Kim gordon announces book tour featuring carrie brownstein. Carrie brownstein spontaneously marries 2 women during her book tour nothing beats a gay shotgun wedding. Carrie brownstein spontaneously marries 2 women during her. In support of her new memoir, hunger makes me a modern girl, brownstein is hitting the road this fall, and bringing some friends along with her. Sonic youths kim gordon in conversation with carrie brownstein. During a long hiatus from sleaterkinney, she formed the group wild flag. Carrie brownstein assembles celeb squad for her book tour.
Hunger makes me a modern girl by carrie brownstein. Were very familiar with book tours here at booktrib. Ive done all my best book talks on this side, she says. At each stop on the 11date circuit brownstein has recruited a guest interviewer. Dec 18, 2015 carrie brownstein talks to lavinia greenlaw about the need to perform, her love of writing, her new book, hunger makes me a modern girl, and many other things. Carrie brownsteins book tour will feature amy poehler. Nov 04, 2015 tuesday night at the pasadena presbyterian church was supposed to be a regular stop in carrie brownstein s book tour for her memoir, hunger makes me a modern girl, in which the sleaterkinney. At her north carolina stop, for instance, gordon will be interviewed by superchunk and mountain goats drummer jon wurster. Mar 20, 2014 before portlandia, carrie brownstein led one of rocks most radical bands.
Sleaterkinneys carrie brownstein for book tour blurt. Hunger makes me a modern girl, by carrie brownstein. Jul 24, 2015 the next installment in the series comes from carrie brownstein. Kim gordon announces book tour featuring carrie brownstein, jon wurster, aimee mann, more. Musician and portlandia star carrie brownstein has a new memoir titled hunger makes me a modern girl hitting bookstores this fall, and to celebrate shell be heading on a multicity tour featuring. Kim gordon announces book tour with carrie brownstein.
Nov, 2012 fred armisen is an actor, comedian and musician best known for his work as a cast member on saturday night live. Carrie brownstein is a musician, writer and actor who first became widely known as the guitarist and vocalist of the band sleaterkinney and later as a creator, writer and costar of the emmynominated, peabody award winning television show portlandia brownstein s writing has appeared in the new york times, the believer, slate, and numerous anthologies on music and culture. Hunger makes me a modern girl by carrie brownstein is published next month by virago. Carrie brownstein on hunger makes me a modern girl book. Lightning struck more than once for carrie brownstein. On october 27th, carrie brownstein s new memoir, hunger makes me a modern girl, will hit shelves through penguin. Nov 04, 2015 carrie brownstein officiates a wedding while amy poehler plays piano on book tour this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. Carrie brownstein announces north american book tour featuring guest interviewers questlove, amy poehler, dave eggers, and more. Kim gordons book tour has carrie brownstein, jon wurster. Brownsteins memoir hunger makes me a modern girl is set to be released october 27th. From the guitarist of the pioneering band sleaterkinney, the book kim gordon says everyone has been waiting for and a new york times notable book of 2015 a candid, funny, and deeply personal look at making a lifeand finding yourselfin music. Image i had, for years, thought that bookstores no longer needed to be comprehensive, because we can find a book online and we. Sleaterkinney is about to finish another world tour after brownstein s book tour is over.
Carrie brownstein is hitting the road for the hunger makes me. Before carrie brownstein became a music icon, she was a young girl growing up in the pacific. Carrie rachel brownstein born september 27, 1974 is an american musician, actress, writer, director, and comedian. Oct 29, 2015 sleaterkinney is about to finish another world tour after brownsteins book tour is over. Her latest project, a memoir titled hunger makes me a modern girl. News \ carrie brownstein announces book tour to feature. With her memoir hunger makes me a modern girl due out in late october, carrie brownstein is planning a book tour major markets only, unfortunately for october and november. Oct 28, 2015 carrie brownstein certainly has her hands in a lot of pots. Chelsea johnson and carrie brownstein on the lesbian mafia, punk damage and johnsons debut novel stray city. A member of the recently reunited allgal rock trio sleaterkinney, brownstein is also the cocreator, cowriter and costar of portlandia, is a regular on the amazon series transparent, can be seen in todd haynes upcoming film carol, and just released her new book hunger makes me a modern girl via riverhead books. Aug 31, 2015 carrie brownstein sleaterkinney member, portlandia star, and author of the forthcoming memoir hunger makes me a modern girl has assembled a group so starstudded for her book tour, it. Carrie brownstein, who you may know as portlandia writer and lead actress, guitarist and singer for sleaterkinney, and bust cover girl, is now adding author to her extremely impressive resume. October 27, 2015 to marry sweethearts kendall oshiro and genevieve hernandez.
The musician, writer, actress and comedian has built a legacy that includes riot grrrl punk band sleaterkinney and satire sketchshow portlandia. I must confess i know next to nothing about this artist, the rock band sleaterkinney or punk music. As the staff shuffles around equipment at toronto reference librarys appel salon, she doesnt apologize. Indie icon carrie brownsteins new memoir is a mash note. There are deeper things to bring people together than language. Carrie steels herself to make a big announcement to her parents. Today, shes announced a book tour, spanning dates at venues across the country. Aug 31, 2015 carrie brownstein announces north american book tour featuring guest interviewers questlove, amy poehler, dave eggers, and more. Carrie brownstein lines up questlove, amy poehler for book tour sleaterkinney guitarist also recruits writer dave eggers, snl cast member aidy bryant for. Carrie brownstein sleaterkinney member, portlandia star, and author of the forthcoming memoir hunger makes me a modern girl has assembled a group so starstudded for her book tour, it rivals. Your profile information is anonymous or private for sex we dont share any type of personal information without your permission.
Carrie brownstein queen of cool, sleaterkinney frontwoman, and author of the memoir hunger makes me a modern girl just got cooler. Carrie brownstein officiated an impromptu wedding while. Carrie brownstein is on a book tour for her memoir, hunger makes me a modern girl, and she made a stop at the central presbyterian church in pasadena, california, with her friend amy poehler. Feb 29, 2020 carrie brownstein spontaneously marries 2 women during her book tour nothing beats a gay shotgun wedding.
In 2006 she was the only woman to earn a spot in the rolling stone readers list of the 25 most underrated guitarists of. Brownstein s memoir hunger makes me a modern girl is set to be released october 27th as if we werent already totally pumped, yesterday brownstein announced her book tour dates, and the list. I ask brownstein if shed like to record a new album or book a reunion. Carrie brownstein is hitting the road for the hunger makes me a modern girl book tour posted by melissa locker on august 31st portlandia star and cocreator carrie brownstein is hitting the road and traveling to cities across the u.
Music books carrie brownstein sonic youth aimee mann kim gordon jon wurster newswire kim gordon is going on tour. October 27, 2015 brownstein takes the reader on a journey from early childhood to the formation of the seminal pacific northwest punk rock band sleaterkinney in this memoir reminiscent of entertainment memoirs that cover a specific arc of the authors life. Today she announced a book tour that will span over just under a month throughout the country. Kelsey with carrie brownstein s book jay gablermpr last month, i was fortunate enough to catch carrie brownstein s book tour at its stop in chicago.