Kristina has had an appreciation for old folk music since she was a child, an interest that was piqued after visiting Gettysburg in July of 2008 during the 145th anniversary of the battle that changed the tide of the Civil War. Tracing the footsteps of her Great Great Grandfather and his brother, who fought in the Battle of Gettysburg as teenage boys, moved her so greatly that she was inspired to record some of these old songs.
For the past several years, Kristina has been researching Civil War music with a focus on songs that are relevant to her home state's role in the conflict. The goal of the "Daughter of the 24th Michigan" CD was to to tell a story about our Civil War experience in a way that is palatable to the contemporary ear and yet still historically accurate. After all, if no one listens, our ancestors' message is forever lost!
Kristina's "Daughter of the 24th Michigan" CD and show feature 19th century compositions such as "Michigan, My Michigan", "The Vacant Chair", an "Home Sweet Home", together with songs popular during the Civil War that date as far back as the American Revolution such as "Johnny Has Gone For A Soldier" and "The Cruel War". This selection is intermixed with early 20th century folk music that illustrates just how deeply and profoundly the Civil War has continued to affect the hearts and minds of the American people.
Kristina has dedicated this CD project in memory of her ancestors, Private Abner D. Austin, Company I, 24th Michigan Volunteer Infantry, and Private Charles W. Austin, Company A, 5th Michigan Cavalry.
For booking information, please contact:
Jason Scarcelli, Entertainment Consultant
LORIO-ROSS STERLING ENTERTAINMENT
505 South Lafayette Avenue
Royal Oak, Michigan 48067-2518
PHONE: 248.398.9711
FAX: 248.545.0447
E-mail: jasons@lorioross.com
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Various selections from the "Daughter of the 24th Michigan" CD are available for download at iTunes,
Amazon,
Napster
Rhapsody,
Nimbit, and
eMusic.
You can click on the song titles below to read the stories behind the songs, view the lyrics, listen to audio samples, and view the music videos.
- "Johnny Has Gone for a Soldier" (3:55)
- "Faded Coat of Blue" (6:32)
- "Michigan, My Michigan (1862)" (7:17)
- "When Johnny Comes Marching Home" (2:32)
- "Two Brothers (One Blue, One Gray)" (4:14)
- "What Will They Say in Michigan" (4:00)
- "Candle in the Window" (6:24)
- "The Cruel War" (4:17)
- "The Vacant Chair" (6:18)
- "Home, Sweet Home / There's No Place Like Home" (5:22)
- "The Dove" (2:18)
All tracks except "What Will They Say in Michigan" recorded, mixed, and mastered at Daystar Recording Studio, Starke, FL and Snowdog Studio, Canton, MI. Arranged, produced, and engineered by Alex Coleman and Kristina Austin Scarcelli.
"What Will They Say in Michigan" recorded, mixed, and mastered at The Music Fella Recording Studio, Tamworth, NSW, Australia and Snowdog Studio, Canton, MI. Arranged, produced, and engineered by Ross McGregor and Kristina Austin Scarcelli.
Kristina Austin Scarcelli - Lead and Background Vocals, Flute, Baroque Soprano Recorder, Irish Pennywhistle, Fife, Percussion
Jason Scarcelli - Bass
Alex Coleman - Piano, strings, guitars, bass and drums
Ross McGregor - Piano
"Kristina performed haunting and beautiful renditions of Civil War-era songs at the General Custer 170th birthday celebration held in the general's adopted hometown of Monroe, Michigan in 2009. When Kristina sang "Michigan, My Michigan", I fondly recall how she brought a tear to the eye of the gentleman from Ohio who was seated next to me. An avid historian, Kristina shared the stories behind each song. I was very satisfied with her performance -- as was everyone in attendance -- and would highly recommend booking her for your event." - Karin Risko, Director, Hometown History Tours
Kristina Austin Scarcelli is available to perform Civil War music for living history reenactments, museums, tours, festivals, and film and television soundtracks in Michigan and beyond. Click the image below to view the full-color brochure (.PDF format / 5.66 MB) for her Civil War music show.
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