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Singer Gives Tour Cut to Charity
October 11th, 2007
by Andrew McGinn
Singer gives tour cut to charity
Audio: Listen to Newcomer sing "Betty's Diner"
By Andrew McGinn
Staff Writer
Thursday, October 11, 2007
SPRINGFIELD — As a Quaker activist first and foremost, Carrie Newcomer would prefer if people stopped sowing their wild oats.
But she's at least making it easier to live a purpose-driven life — just attend one of her gigs.
Playing Kuss Auditorium on Friday, the Indiana singer-songwriter has given a cut of her tour sales to charity since the '90s.
The Second Harvest food bank network has been on the receiving end of tour receipts in recent years.
Newcomer also leads workshops on everything from creative writing and songwriting to faith and "living with intention."
She'll present a creative writing and songwriting seminar from 7 to 9:30 p.m. today at the Glen Helen Building, 405 Corry St., in Yellow Springs. Call (937) 475-7357 for reservations.
Musically, Newcomer released "Regulars and Refugees" in 2005, marking her 10th album for Philo/Rounder.
A concept album, the songs are set inside Betty's Diner, a fictional greasy spoon in southern Indiana.
And if you're a Nickel Creek fan who thinks her name looks awfully familiar, they covered her song "I Should've Known Better" on the 2003 disc "This Side."
Newcomer also has toured Europe with Alison Krauss.
Contact this reporter at (937) 328-0352 or amcginn@coxohio.com.