Connected

Annie is a product of the Kansas plains. From early childhood she began summer escapes to the Colorado Rocky Mountains, where she now resides. Annie has worked as a teacher of outdoor education, an elementary school teacher of general and special education, and as a singer-songwriter performing solo and in groups. When she was 10, Annie requested a guitar or ukulele from her parents, and is grateful they provided the guitar. Music has been a constant companion ever since. Annie's music mirrors her appreciation of nature and observations of humorous and poignant human experience. quot;Connectedquot;, Annie's second album, reflects her connections to people and everyday situations, as well as reactions to life's significant passages. The 13 pieces span a period of 12 years of songwriting and encompass a broad range of topics and styles, from solo acoustic guitar (quot;Bike Ridequot;) to more fully produced folk-rock (quot;Standing Tallquot; and quot;Connectedquot;.) Her good-natured humor is revealed in the tunes, quot;Gravity is Bringing Me Downquot;, quot;Bell to Bell Bluesquot;, and quot;Whistlequot;. The title piece presents the irony that the ability to stay technologically connected may actually result in people losing the ability to connect. Of course, if you're reading this, it's a good thing that you've gotten quot;connectedquot;!