Author Archives: Margaret Nelson
Bittersweet Christmas Band, 2012 Performances
“The holidays are a mixed bag, and so is the Bittersweet Christmas Band. Traditional artists Phil Cooper, Margaret Nelson and Kate Early join forces with songwriter Susan Urban for a show with every possible perspective on the holiday season, from the reverent … Continue reading
NATO wasn’t all: January to June at a glance
Imagine my surprise when I realized I’d neglected my website for a full half year. A lot of what’s kept me busy was peace and justice work: demonstrating, making banners, teaching banner making, leading Peace Sings, and writing letters to … Continue reading
Ain’t Gonna Hate My Neighbor
My newest recording, “Ain’t Gonna Hate My Neighbor”, is now available! After a summer of singing and playing my old Autoharp at the Evanston Farmer’s Market, I had a notion I might be ready to put out a truly solo … Continue reading
Bittersweet Christmas Band 2011 Schedule
Bittersweet Christmas Band is an annual association of traditional artists Phil Cooper, Margaret Nelson, Kate Early and songwriter and “wise” woman Susan Urban. We deliver a show that presents every possible perspective on the holiday season from the reverent to … Continue reading
Peace Sing scheduled at Two Way Street Coffeehouse
Word is just in that Kristin Lems and I will be presenting our PEACE SING at the Two Way Street Coffeehouse in Downer’s Grove Friday, February 3, 2011. We’ll be joined that evening by Dave Martin, the author of “Bring … Continue reading
Concert Cancellation notice
The previously announced November 3 Shameless Hussies concert has been cancelled. (One of the Hussies had necessary surgery done in late October, and would not have been able to participate in the show.) She’s recovering nicely; we all hope to … Continue reading
