Kursten Bouton

Singer/Songwriter Kursten Bouton is becoming one of the most sought after artists in the greater Philadelphia area. Crafty and heartfelt lyrics are the foundation for her unique and captivating style. Currently hailing from Lancaster County, Kursten has been a featured artist at Intermezzo Cafe, Melange Theatre Productions in Philadelphia, The Wired Cafe and Gallery and has been the driving force behind the successful "Breakthrough and VOTE!" events, bringing about much needed opportunity and ease of registering for previously unregistered citizens.
On an average day Kursten Bouton is a single mother of two just plucking out tunes on her guitar and trying to make ends meet. It's an all too common story that we've all not only heard but perhaps also have seen the adversity that's faced by such strong dedicated people. But each person's story has its own twist and each time you hear it, your ears seem to perk at different scenes. It is for this reason that she says:
"Rather than just tell you flat out what all of my trials and tribulations have been, I'd prefer for you to hear it through the music. Specifics are inconsequential when it comes to matters of the heart and this is what I write from...my heart. I started putting down on paper the emotions I went through daily when I was about fifteen. On my sixteenth birthday after messing around with a friend's guitar I was lucky enough to get one of my very own and life has never been the same since."
"True dreams never die, and no one ever said my life would be easy. Least of all me. Dreams are so beautiful, they are not even tangible. People can allow themselves to be kicked around and neglected. Journals can be crumpled up and thrown in some deep dark corner. Guitars can be stuffed into a gig bag and hidden deep in a closet. But a dream is something inside you that no one can see until you pull yourself up and realize it. Materialize it."
"I decided to start sharing my music because I know that I am not alone in my struggles. I know there are other people out there who need the healing of my words just as much as I do. How do I know? Because of good family. Because of good friends. Because I needed artists such as Ani Difranco, Tori Amos, Fiona Apple, Kathleen Edwards, Rachel Yamagata, Bjork, Poe, Tristan Prettyman, John Butler Trio, Dave Matthews, Amos Lee, Ray LaMontagne, well you get the picture....
I honestly don't know what else I would possibly do with my time here. I am meeting some amazing people along the way. Thank you, and I can only hope to deliver a fraction of the inspiration you've all given me.
Namaste Baby
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I want to thank EVERYONE who helped out and EVERYONE who attended the first two of what is becoming a growing series of Breakthrough and VOTE events. Each time we hold one of these events we are creating a platform for each new voter who registers to make their voice heard. As writers, musicians, and artists of all kinds we are very blessed to have a healthy outlet for our opinions and emotions, how wonderful is the feeling of sharing that gift with the general public. Those of you who have been there for these first two events know that feeling. It is a dual purpose for us, but it is a win/win situation as well. We are doing what we love, simply because we love to do it and what’s more is wanting to share that. So thank you.

ALSO! Starting in late August I am planning on holding more of these events in the Philadelphia, Harrisburg, State College, etc. areas. If you can help out at all with any of these events please don’t hesitate to e-mail me either through myspace or at [email protected]. Thanks so much!
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