Storm Large

Carnegie Hall Recap

Webteam — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:11:15 +0000

“The orchestra shone throughout, but with “The Seven Deadly Sins,” Detroit inherited that show stealer Ms. Large, who is best known for her popsier work with Pink Martini and other bands. She was sensational in a Brecht-Weill experiment of dipping country innocence serially into urban decadence and seeing what comes out. What came out here was personality plus (the tattoo across Ms. Large’s back, for those who couldn’t make it out, read, “Lover”), and her voice came through the subtle miking fetchingly.”

New York Times Review

NPR Music Audio

Oregon Live Interview

The Detroit News Review

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Crazy News!

Storm — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 20:49:50 +0000

What a crazy week!

FIRST: I get home from three fun and fattening days in Nashville with Pink Martini, then immediately have to slap on some makeup and head to Dante’s with the band to film a scene with Geena Davis for TNTs as of yet untitled new show with her. (PS…she is delightful AND flipping gorgeous!) We shoot all day, we are all wiped out, then I start getting some pings on my phone : “So excited to see you tonight!” “Good luck tonight, Storm!!!” then a few…”Hey…where are you??”s

I was nominated for an Oregon Book Award for creative non fiction, and the big “and the winner is…” to-do was happening, right then, as I was mopping sweat off my half naked, Dante’s dirty self.

“I’m not gonna go. There’s no way I won. I’m beat. I’ll send flowers to the winner.” My little chorus went. Everyone agreed, sympathized, even.

“Actually, it’s kinda rude if you don’t go.” James, my best friend, music partner and hugely annoying moral compass chimed in. “It’s an honor that you were nominated, you should go and congratulate your peers.”

Whatever James.

Of course I went. I was late. I tried to hide backstage to cheer the winners as they got off the stage, but the organizers from Literary Arts weren’t having it. So I was THAT GUY bumbling my way through the crowded VIP section of the theater to sit in my VIP seat…in the front.

Immediately I was happy to be there, I got to sit with Larry Colton, my friend and mentor, and the reason for the book even happening. He got a lifetime achievement award and gave a hilarious speech that ended in homage to teachers. Bless that blustering man. Then my category was next:

….and I won.

Now, most of you know full well, I am an all around wordsmith. Metaphor and allegory drop from my lips like half eaten cheerios from a toddler…but I was stunned, literally to silence.
I shook, I started crying, I had absolutely nothing prepared except what I was going to say to the author I and EVERYONE was convinced would win. I remember standing at the podium,
calling Larry an A-hole, thanking….somebody….crying and attempting to make sense of what had happened. Then being led away and given a drink.

Here’s a sweet recap from Portland Monthly: http://www.portlandmonthlymag.com

Wow. So thank you, everyone, for this huge and unexpected honor.

CALIFORNIA HERE WE COME!!!
TWO SHOWS THIS WEEK:
April 19th at the gorgeous Sunset Center, in Carmel-By-The-Sea.
April 20 at the new version of my old favorite, Sweetwater, in Mill Valley.
xoStorm

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On Tour with Pink Martini

Webteam — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 17:21:39 +0000

Singer Storm Large began performing with Pink Martini in March 2011, when China Forbes took a leave of absence to undergo surgery on her vocal chords. China Forbes made a full recovery and both she and Storm Large continue to perform with Pink Martini.

I always hoped we could find a way to collaborate. She is a brilliant, beautiful, charismatic and seductive star who would give Jayne Mansfield a run for her money. While we are disappointed that China is unable to perform with us full-time, I am delighted be able to introduce Storm Large to audiences.
Thomas Lauderdale of Pink Martini

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Carnegie Hall?! …Yes, THAT Carnegie Hall

Storm — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 17:27:51 +0000

Tickets on sale now for the Detroit Symphony Orchestra performing at the Spring for Music at Carnegie Hall, featuring me as a soloist. I get to sing Kurt Weill’s “The Seven Deadly Sins”. I cannot begin to express my excitement and deep gratitude to share such a legendary stage. Here is the link …pass it on! ALL SEATS are just $25 – boxes, main floor, dress circle included!

SpringForMusic.com
Or call 212-247-7800

Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Storm Large are presented as part of the third annual Spring For Music festival, celebrating six American orchestras in a week of performances May 6 to 11, 2013. All tickets to all concerts are just $25. For information visit SpringForMusic.com.

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Rosie O’Donnell Interview

Webteam — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 14:37:51 +0000

Recently, Storm made a stop in Chicago to appear on The Rosie Show to chat with the host about her memoir, Crazy Enough (Free Press). The episode will aired Tuesday, March 27th on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. For the last week of The Rosie Show, Rosie O’Donnell sits down for thirty minutes with Large to discuss everything covered in the book, including sex, drugs, rock -and-roll, a mentally ill parent and some wild formative years.

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Oprah Book of The Week: Crazy Enough

Webteam — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:45:40 +0000

Every Monday, Oprah.com lets you know about new releases the editors at O and Oprah.com couldn’t stop reading. This week, they’re in complete awe of the blunt, surprisingly memoir: Crazy Enough

Check It Out

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Willamette Week Cover Story

Webteam — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:44:53 +0000

Those of you in the Portland area be sure to pick up a copy of Willamette Week to read exclusive portions of Crazy Enough.

Storm Large is calling from the Four Seasons in New York, where she is having lunch. “I’m looking at Martha Stewart, Tom Brokaw, Vernon Jordan,” she says. “I’m in a den of 1 percenters. I feel like a turd in a punch bowl.”

You may also read the cover story online here, and view a digital version of the paper here.

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Video Interviews with KATU and KGW in Portland

Webteam — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 22:28:48 +0000

KATU Portland

Storm Reveals Her New Memoir

Watch at KATU.com

KGW Portland

Storm talks with Joe Smith about her acclaimed new memoir, “Crazy Enough.” live from Powell’s Books

Watch at KGW.com

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CRAZY ENOUGH: A Memoir by Storm Large – Intro Excerpt

Storm — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:36:16 +0000

CRAZY ENOUGH: A Memoir

by Storm Large

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An Intimate Evening with Storm Large and James Beaton In NYC November 28th

Webteam — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 22:58:42 +0000

In anticipation of the release of her “frank, funny, gutsy” memoir (Publisher’s Weekly) “Crazy Enough” (Free Press) and fresh off a wildly successful west coast and European run singing with Pink Martini (where she got the sold out Royal Albert Hall on its feet and into a conga line), Storm Large is set to perform an intimate evening of original material at Rockwood Music Hall on November 28th with James Beaton.

In addition to selections from her solo show “Crazy Enough,” Storm will perform a few surprises and sling some inappropriate banter on the Lower East Side.

Tickets on Sale Now!

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