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Past news and updates...
May 15, 2005
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THE CD IS ALMOST HERE! THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE! We are excited for the upcoming release! ALSO PLEASE NOTE: NEW PO BOX ADDRESS COMING SOON!!!!! If you ordered a cd in the past 2 weeks, And the past 2 weeks only, The post office may return your order, We apologize for the inconvenience, we are switching PO BOXES!!!! NEW ADDRESS WILL BE POSTED SOON! (see above)
We have some very exciting news........ On March 3rd, at 10:10 in the pm, my friend, music partner, touring cohort and percussionist, Noah Heldman, became the proud father or TWO baby boys! That's right--Noah's wife Jessica gave birth to a set of beautiful twin boys! We are thrilled for them both!!! Noah will begin giving them bass and guitar lessons in May and we imagine they will be touring with us by September! Now, For all of you that have been awaiting the arrival of the new cd....We ask that you please to give us just a tad more time. Being that the twins arrived a bit earlier than expected....we've had to push back the release. But fear not....the CD is finished...and we've put up one more little teaser clip to prove it! As many of you have noticed, we've taken some time off not just to have babies (ok, I really didn't do much there) but to complete the cd.....! However, I will be hitting the road again in April! (Noah will be at home on diaper duty until late spring, early summer!) Here are some EAST COAST DATES: Our CD release concert will be in May, So be looking for the details to come soon! Until then, thanks to everyone for your continued love and support! Check out our new page at myspace.com !--and a brand new ”where is randi pic” on this site! If you'd like to send an email to Noah and Jessica to congratulate them-please put "Noah" in the subject and send it to randi7@earthlink.net Mark your calendars for the BEAR TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE event for the Matthew Shepard Foundation in Denver, March 25th! Peace, randi
Showings & Festivals: Sirius Radio (NY), Nov 2004 FilmOut San Diego (CA), July 2005 Fresno Reel Pride Film Festival (CA), Sep 2005 Palm Spring International Film Market (CA), Sep 2005 San Diego Film Festival (CA), Sep 2005 Red Wasp Film Festival (TX), Sep 2005 Leipzig DOC Stock Market (GE), Oct 2005 Thanks to Kevin Waldrop, Brent Altamore and Groovy Like A Movie! Please contact us if you are interested in showing it in your area! randi7@earthlink.net
"A Night of Music to Celebrate the Matthew Shepard Foundation" I would like to personally invite you to a very special evening of song in NYC. This event is very close to my heart and one that I truly hope you will be able to attend. For three years now, my band, along with Judy Shepard and members of the Matthew Shepard Foundation, have gathered in New York during the month of October, to remember Matthew Shepard and celebrate his life. This year, musicians from all over the country will come together to perform at New York's famous jazz club, Birdland, for a night of music benefiting the Matthew Shepard Foundation. I will be joined on stage by Noah Heldman, Dave Eggar and David Gurland with appearances by recording duo, Jason and deMarco and surprise guests, TBA! The evening will be emceed by the wonderfully talented, Jim Caruso. It would mean so much if you could join us! The Mathew Shepard Foundation is committed to their goal of replacing hate with understanding, compassion and acceptance!...... Please help us spread the word! Event Details: Monday, October 10th @ 7:00 pm Birdland, NYC 44th St. between 8th and 9th (212) 581 -3080 (doors open at 5:30, a full dinner menu is available) Ticket prices are $25, $50 and $100 VIP
We encourage you to please take some time to donate to one of the charities below. Likewise, we will be taking some donations at our next few shows, including the house concert on Sept 10th, for Project Warmth. The American Red Cross - http://www.redcross.org For the animals and livestock left behind... The American Humane Society and Disaster Relief Teams - https://secure.hsus.org/01/disaster_relief_fund_2005/
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iTunes For those of you that use the world's largest download site iTunes; all tracks from "The Play" are available there now. Already a user? Put together your very own iMix including one of the tracks and submit it to the site! House Concerts! Noah and Randi have been having a blast taking over people's living rooms! If you'd like to bring their music to your home...email randi7@earthlink.net! There are pictures up in the gallery for some of their latest home invasions! "Love Rocks" in stores now! THE BENEFIT CD For HRC includes tracks from Pink, Christina Aguilera and the Dixie Chicks, along with an acoustic version of What Matters!!! Click here for your copy! Film Festivals Galore! The making of "What Matters", A short documentary about the song, its creation..and the 5 years since its release, has been selected for several film festivals. This documentary short, created by Kevin Waldrop and Groovy like a Movie http://groovylikeamovie.com as a sister piece to the music video, will be shown in the San Diego, and Fresno film Festivals! Congrats to everyone involved in this project!!!!!
Thank you to everyone who checkout out my Randiva Bear Auction! We succeeded to raise $227.50 from the winning bid for the Matthew Sheperd Foundation. We can't even begin to express how proud Randi is to bear such a honor.
Beginning Sunday Evening, March 13th For four years now, celebrities have been decorating teddy bears in their likeness for our annual "Bear to Make a Difference” charity fundraiser for the Matthew Shepard Foundation! The event will take place this year, at the beautiful Westin Tabor Center Hotel Grand Ballroom on Saturday, March 19th- 1672 Lawrence Street - DENVER, CO 80202 (303) 572-9100 5:30 cocktails / 7:00 pm dinner Live Auction and Entertainment by Randi Driscoll and Noah Heldman with a special performance by pop duo, Jason and deMarco  Four years ago, I created the RANDIVA teddy bear, which comes dressed in an adorable leather mini and fuzzy pink sweater, adorned with fashionable sunglasses and accessories! And RANDIVA BEAR even sings a song my father used to sing to me-
"The bear went over the mountain..."
( it's my best work yet, really!)
RANDIVA BEAR was auctioned off several years ago and has been living with Judy Shepard ever since. BUT, this year RANDIVA BEAR is hitting the road! If you'd like to bid on this bear OR any of the bears created by celebrities like Elton John, Liza Minnelli, Ellen Degeneres, Katie Couric...and others please go to: This EBay Listing Page FOR info about the event or to Make A Dnation-http://www.matthewshepard.org/bears/history.html THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT! www.randidriscoll.com
An Evening Benefiting the Matthew Shepard Foundation Spring is right around the corner and what better way to Celebrate than with an evening full of friends, music, food and drink. And you could be the lucky winner of a prize such as a hotel package, original artwork, or a gym membership! The Lounge at Elmo 156 Seventh Avenue March 12, 2005 7:30-9:30 pm Please click here for more info on the performances page!
See what happens when Randi and Nana take on San Diego!! New Photos and Notes from Randi's latest shows. Even more photos in the Where's Randi section...Randi fans travel from California to Greece. Oodles of shows throughout Southern California coming this month!! Check out the Performances page for the details.
Randi Driscoll will headline a special benefit concert for Braking the Cycle, the bicycle ride to benefit the HIV/AIDS Services of New York City's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center, on Thursday, July 22. The concert will take place at the Center, which is located at 208 w. 13th Street, between Seventh and Eighth Avenues. Award Winning Cabaret performer, David Guralnd will open at 8 pm. Media inquiries go to Inga Sarda-Sorensen, the Center¹s communications director, at 212.620.7310, ext. 230; e-mail: iss@gaycenter.org.
Here is the streaming link: 1-3pm http://www.palomar.edu/kkms and then click on 'listen live'. Also, come by this Friday (June 18th) after the Padres Game at 9pm to to REDFIELDS in San DIEGO! If you can't make it, you can also tune in to 1090 am to hear me with TIM FLANNERY
Two more wonderful shows are on the horizon after wrapping up a great stretch this last week. We look forward to seeing you.
We are very excited to announce that Randi Driscoll has been named Campus Activities Magazine Female Performer of the Year. Also, Randi Driscoll won the award for Small Venue Performer of the Year. Randi's agency, CAMPUSPEAK also won for best agency.
Be sure to check out the great new gigs!
Our last show of the year ...Saturday night in San Diego at Twiggs! We hope to see you there!
Our last show of the year ...Saturday night in San Diego at Twiggs! We hope to see you there!
An Exclusive Benefit Event in Memory of Matthew Shepard Please join Judy Shepard on Friday, October 10, 2003 for a concert and charity event benefiting the Matthew Shepard Foundation Reception: 6:00 PM Concert: 7:30 PM THE CUTTING ROOM NYC, NY more details TBA
Seriously, have you noticed......that wherever I am...there's trouble? Read more here...
(and hey -the Rick Springfield thing was a long time ago people....let it go......) Seriously - the show was great...always love playing there...thanks to the singing bride and bridesmaids....and of course the Abba / B 52's cover band at BOURBON STREET after party---- News- I'll be on Sirius Radio NYC on Tuesday evening. ( 5-/27) Not sure of the times....tune in to the Derek and Romaine show...... The "What Matters" choral score is now available through Yelton Rhodes music!! More details here...... We are heading up to Napa this weekend to perform at a wonderful fund raiser event for the Matthew Shepard Foundation. I'll post all of the details after the party.~ Then we head to Milwaukee Pride, June 6-9! If you are in the area...stop by...times are posted on the site.. www.pridefest.org After that we are back in LA for 2 weeks. We'll be performing in LA on the 26th...details posted in the PERFORMANCES section.....Then off to MN! IF you are in the NY area- we're heading back in August..and can't wait to see you! Thanks to Clarke for the new web updates..check out this site...if you have some time...we've been updating it......! That's all for now....Thanks for all of your continued support.! See you out there... love and peace, randi March 26th, 2003
"Just a few quick things, before we hit the road again for another run of colleges. The GMCLA is doing a concert this weekend in Glendale CA. The program will include selections by Ellington, Porter..and Driscoll! The choir will perform "What Matters" on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. ( I'll be joining them on Sunday, fresh off the plane from St. Louis!) ALSO......." Please read all of Randi's update here February 24, 2003 Greetings everyone and I hope you are all having a wonderful February! Please head over to Randi's notes section as she goes over her most recent dramatic trips ;) and talks about the fantastic people she met! No one can quite captivate an audience, even on the world wide web, as Randi can! Thanks all and happy smiles to each of you! January 12, 2003 Happy New Year Everyone. 2003 Should be a fantastic year, and Randi plans to be seeing many of you throughout the country. Please check out the extensive tour she has been putting together in the Performances section. She is sure to be playing near you, so be sure to check her out! December 22, 2002 Hi everyone! First off, congratulations to Randi for being listed as "Babe of the Week" on MP3.com's homepage!!! She will probably play it off in her usual Randi modesty (?), but I'm putting it up here on the site for all to see!!!! (heehee) Also please take a peak at Randi's notes as she provides us with a "year in review", "top ten moments" (how is Copa Cabana only #4?), and comments from Mike and Noah. Happy and Safe holidays everyone!!!! November 1, 2002 Randi spent the weekend at the NACA conference in MI...performing for various college representatives. Check the shedule in a few weeks to see if Randi is coming to your School in 2003! After a stop in Palm Springs to work at the MSF booth, Nov. 3rd Randi will spend some time perf. in So. Cal. October 22, 2002 There are some new picts up in the Backstage gallery...give them a look! OCTOBER 7th, 2002 Hi everyone, there is a lot of cool new stuff posted for Randi fans to enjoy. Be sure to check out a newly posted review from BMI here as well as (drum roll please!!!)........ an all new Randi's Notes. Read on as she documents her recent trips, travels, trevails, and triumphs. Written by none other the RD herself :) Enjoy SEPTEMBER 26th, 2002 The gig on Oct 2nd has been cancelled. Originally the venue was changed...then the new venue fell through. However BMI is hoping to reschedule in November so stay posted! In the meantime some new gigs have been posted so be sure to check them out. Also don't forget about Acoustic Live Showcase on October 6th!!! SEPTEMBER 23th, 2002 There are some new pictures up in the Backstage area that were just added. Check out the up-close shots of Randi and friends in Cleveland and Colorado! Many thanks to Ladd for supplying us some great pix! AUGUST 28th, 2002 New performance dates have been posted for Randi! Included is a really cool showcase of talented acoustic musicians which Randi has been selected to compete in. The LA music scene presents the first annual Acoustic Live "battle of the bands" to be held at the Westwood Brewing Co. : http://www.acousticlive.net Randi is a SEMI FINALIST and will be performing on October 6th! Prior to that, Randi will be heading down south to New Orleans, Louisiana. Y'all be sure to come down now ya hear? AUGUST 19th, 2002 Randi will be in Denver this coming weekend. Spread the world to all those great people in Colorado. For more info, click here. JULY 26th, 2002 New tracks from Randi now up on MP3.com. Please head on over and check them out! JULY 13th, 2002 Greetings everyone, there are some new Reviews up as well as a great baby picture of Randi that has been added to the Bio page...looks like the piano was introduced at a young age :) JULY 8th, 2002 Randi has sent in her recent notes for all of us to enjoy. To get an idea of what she has been up to...in her own words - click here and check out Randi's Notes. Quite a treat! More reviews will be added shortly, as well as some more images from recent events and shows. So be sure to check back in the coming weeks, days and hours. JULY 5th, 2002 We hope you all had a safe and wonderful 4th of July! JUNE 28, 2002 Hi there everyone! I wanted to let you all know that all of Randi's show dates and venues, dating back January 2001, are viewable. So now if you are stuck - trying to remember - that one particular venue - where you saw Randi - on a certain night - click here! Of course we still want to see you at all current and upcoming shows too. So keep an eye on Performancs for that info. Reviews of Randi's shows are being recieved from the media and posted on an ongoing basis. The recent VOX FEMINA LA show was written up in the LA Times this week. Check it out here. JUNE 16, 2002 VOX FEMINA LA will be premiering the SSA choral version of “What Matters” (a benefit song for the Matthew Shepard Foundation) on June 22nd in Los Angeles. The dates are posted on the site if you click on “Season”... Kevin Robinson, a wonderful and talented composer and musician, has arranged the piece for choirs. We began the process a few months back, after many many inquiries had been made about a choral version of the piece. Craig Coogan, from New Light Media and Vox Femina, put us in touch with this wonderful spirit...and he contributed his time and talents to help make this piece a reality...(sound familiar???) Later this month, the Gay Men’s Chorus of Los Angeles will premier the men’s version. Kevin’s arrangement is beautiful and moving...and I am so very honored that these incredible choirs are premiering the respective pieces!!!! Please come out to support us if you can!!! much love, randi JUNE 4, 2002 Be sure to check out the Performances page as it has been updated to include shows for the month of June. JUNE 1, 2002 
Did you get a chance to hear Randi's Music on Dawson's Creek a month ago? Well it is up for voting at the "Season 5 Music Awards!" Please visit here to check out Randi for "FAVORITE SONG, FEMALE ARTIST" The second installment of "Noah's Diary" is hot off the web presses. Be sure to check it out and learn more about the recent trips into Canada and beyond! "...Fact: Being in a car with someone for 12 hours straight will either bring you closer together or drive you completely mad. In this case, it did both..." MAY 22, 2002 Come on out to Twiggs in San Diego this Friday, May 24th, to hear a full night of music. Randi, Dina Fanai, and Sue medley will all be performing! Click here for more info... MAY 14, 2002 Hey everyone, if you are in the LA Area be sure to check Randi out this Wednesday, May 15th, at The Mint! It should be a great show! Click here for show information...  Randi's CDs are now available online now at this link. Be sure to take a look around!
APRIL 28, 2002 
Pictures from the CD RELEASE CONCERT have been added. Be sure to check out some shots from the pre-party, LEGENDAIR and their amazing and beautiful act, my performance, and the post party here! APRIL 24, 2002  Hey Everyone!!!! Randi Driscoll's song "TELL ME" will be featured on Dawson's Creek Tonight, April 24th on the WB!!! Check out the final scene with Joey and Dawson....55 seconds!
APRIL 8 2002 THANK YOU!......and AMEN! That about sums up the past 4 weeks. First of all, a great big thank you to everyone who showed up for the CD release concert !!! The show was a blast for all of us...!!! It could not have been done without the help of soooo many people.. Just to name a few...Jen Loper for the invite designs, Clarke Graves for getting the word out on the web, Joann Ball for shoutin’ it out! Wally Schlotter, for stepping in and steppin up, The Pennisula Centre for the Performing Arts –Jacquie Evans, and those cute Gold’s Gym boys !!! Jonny Edwards for Sound, and Kent Bates for Lights!!! THANK YOU! Tim and Jefferson Associates for the wonderful catering, Will Wilson and Greg Maraglia for donating the superb wine!!, Victor S. Sotelo for the snapping some great shots!!!, LEGENDAIR..for their beautiful and spirit filled performance..,Mike Mannion, Steve Schick, Jeff Berkely, and Lysette de Castillo for lending your incredible talents to our music, Noah Heldman, for your drumming, your strumming..and your tons and tons of Help!!!!! Jessica Heldman and Matthew Swanson..for your excellence in handling the ticket table and box office!!!! Shana Goffredi, Victoria Orphan and Brett Butler, my over qualified merch people!!! (sell sell sell) Christoper Maluck, for your theatre back round, CC capabilies..and for just being there!!!! Judy Shepard, Tina Nations, Tristan Higgins-Goodell, Sarah McMullen and the Matthew Shepard Foundation for your support and HELP!!!!!!! (I soooo appreciate your help making this event happen!) Kendall Bard and Bibi Bielat for filming!!!!!Donna Gast, hair, make-up and shimmer!!!Ryan Forbes for your incredible help with every thing under the sun!.......and all of the tons of people who helped us pull it together in just 2 weeks!!! Pictures from the CD RELEASE CONCERT can be seen here! TOUR INFO - Noah and I had a blast in NYC, CT...and Boston.. Noah’s on line diary coming soon. The trip was fantastic...with great shows at the Cutting Room and The Bitter End..in NYC! We couldn’t have pulled it off without the help of Dina Finai, Dave Eggar, Dave Gurland Lizz in Boston, Belle Canto in CT.and my family!!!! Please keep checking back for more show updates..! We are hitting the road again this summer doing several Pride Festivals all over the USA and Canada! Please come out and say hello!!! love and peace randi 1.11.2002 - From Randi! Hello and Happy New Year! 
Many of you have been asking what's going on.....so it seemed like a good time for an update! I am happy to tell you that the new cd will be ready for release sooooooooon. Check the web site in about 2 weeks to order! The touring we did last year was incredible!!! Noah Heldman, (percussion/guitar) has been able to join me on many of the adventures! Our travels have taken us from Seattle, all the way to London,Ontario to perform. We also had some amazing stops in Boston, NYC......and many, many other incredible cities.!!! We are especially grateful to all of the fabulous people and musicians of New York, who were always so wonderful to us! The benefit single, "What Matters", continues to raise money for the Matthew Shepard Foundation and the song will be featured in an upcoming NBC film, due out in March. To date, we have sold over 5,000 copies of the single..with 100% of the proceeds going to the Matthew Shepard Foundation. (Check out the new "What Matters"page at www.edaf.org!!!) "What Matters" is also currently featured in the new documentary "Out in the Cold"....produced by Martin Bedogne, Eric Criswell and The Matthew Shepard Foundation. This past November, I had the pleasure of performing at the National HRC dinner in Washington DC, as Judy Shepard's guest. The evening was beautiful and featured a moving speech by Hillary Rodham Clinton. (pics on the website!) AND.....if you've not yet heard, there is a dance remix of the benefit single, "What Matters"...To read the story and learn about the song, please go to www.lovehasnoface.com! In the early part of the new year, we will be traveling to Houston, Kansas, Seattle, Canada...and San Diego!! ( huh, what a routing....) We will post specific dates and times as we learn them! Please check back for details. We are getting ready to add some new diary entries from our time on the road..so please keep those photos coming....we will get them posted. Finally, thanks to Mike Mannion, for sitting in on guitar...for the last few shows! He's been a great addition! As we say goodbye to another year...I¹d like to thank everyone for your continued support. It's been a great ride so far........thanks for being a part of it all. Peace, in your lives... and for us all. randi 10.8.2001 Hi Everyone, It's been a long while since I've written.....so I thought I would take this opportunity to say hello. Thanks to everyone who came out to our last show at Java Joe's. We were able to send a donation to the Matthew Shepard Foundation that evening, as well as the Red Cross. Right now,I am writing to you from Seattle. We are here for a presentation at The Seattle Opera House, (321 MERCER ST)- which the city has billed-"An Evening Against Hate". The organizers have planned a screening of the Film "Journey to a Hate Free Millennium", a message from Judy Shepard and a performance of the song " what matters". We've had this event planned for months. How timely that we are here...now. I will post the information..and if you or your friends are in the area, I encourage you to join us. (you know how I strongly I feel about this film). It has opened many minds and hearts...and speaks to everyone in a touching and loving way. From Seattle, I am heading out to Washington DC where I am honored to be performing at this year's HRC ( Human Rights Campaign) Dinner. The keynote speaker at this year's dinner is Sen. Hillary Clinton. I will perform the song, "what matters" and share the story behind the song. After that, I head back to Southern Ca. We have a show October 13th in San Diego, CA. The Community Resource Center (CRC) will be celebrating their fourth annual "Flame of Life" on October 13, 2001, a day devoted to honoring victims and survivors of domestic violence. *****The "Flame of Life" will begin at 1:00 p.m (650 Second Street in Encinitas) and is free for the entire family. CRC will host a variety of live entertainment, child and family activities and games and a variety of speakers, including Senator Bill Morrow, Tanya Brown, District Attorney Paul Pfingst and inspirational personal stories from survivors of domestic violence. ******Live entertainment will feature San Diego Padres own Tim Flannery and Friends, Randi Driscoll, Eve Selis, Dana LeeWood and others. Spring 2001 - What's New? We're well in to the year 2001 but it's been some time since I've been in touch - So here we go!! Last year was full of incredible experiences that taught me a great deal. This year is shaping up to have some magic of its own. “What Matters”- My work with the Matthew Shepard Foundation and New Light Media has been incredibly rewarding. Last year alone we traveled to over 30 cities in the USA and Canada doing benefit concerts and Pride festivals in support of the single,"what matters", which benefits the Matthew Shepard Foundation and other anti hate crime organizations. The big news is that New Light Media is releasing a brand new version of the single, complete with a new intro and a very special message from Judy Shepard. The new cd will also include brand new graphics, a new cd insert and a special bonus track. We are planning for a release in the Spring as part of The Matthew Shepard Foundation- New Light Media Educational package. Please visit www.newlightmedia.org for updates!!!! New Stuff - I've spent most of the last four months in NY recording the follow up to “Climb” and we are expecting to release the new cd in the spring. I will send out a mailer letting you know the details. In the meantime, you can log on to www.randidriscoll.com for a preview of the lyrics and MP3.com for some new tunes. Also, please visit 102.1 SETS FM in SD - ilisten@sets102.com and ask them to play “The War ”- our first single from the cd! It will air sometime tomorrow morning on Madison and Tony's show. Tim Flannery and Friends: For those of you who may not know, when I am not doing my solo shows, I perform with Tim Flannery and his mighty band of players. The music is spirit filled and the gigs are a blast. Our shows have been sell-outs and a great time for everyone. This year Tim released a limited edition LIVE record, which featured some great new tunes, some old tunes...and a duet we wrote together called “Do you Think of Me”. The song is being played on SETS FM. Please call or email the station to request this song and other tunes by local artists! HELLOS! Last year I earned some great accolades from a few wonderful web sites.. In October of 2000, I was named artist of the month for both EstrogenMusic.com and Femmusic.com ! -Femmusic.com went on to name me “Artist of the Year” -2000!!!! These web sites along with MP3.com have been a great support. GOOD-BYES! Ahh, yes- a sad farewell to our friends at spinrecords.com and iam.com To both sites we bid a fond farewell ....“you spin some, you lose some”....  HIT THE ROAD JACK! I will be heading out this spring / summer to promote the new cd with some concerts...as well as my various benefit shows! You will be able to find updated info about the cities I am visiting on the web site.... As it stands, I’ll be all over the country -beginning in April with dates on the east coast. That's all for now! Thanks for your continued support! Peace, Randi concert info - (619) 491-4850 or (213) 926-3247 |
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