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Vi Tran (music)

About Me


I'm a preacher's kid and a butcher's son.
I write acoustic folk and pop songs.
I also play roles on stage and screen.
[ The Busy World is Hushed ]
Hannah, a female Episcopal minister, comes into possession of a lost Gospel. In need of a ghostwriter, she enlists the help of the intelligent and sensitive Brandt, who seeks refuge from the pressure of caring for his ailing father. Hannah's headstrong prodigal son, a chronic runaway named Thomas, reappears in search of clues about a father he never knew. The three of them soon find themselves caught in a cauldron, grappling with the nature of faith, love, and grief.
The Busy World is Hushed
Presented as part of the FAITH IN THE 21st CENTURY series
by the Theatre Gym and St. Mary's Episcopal Church
under the auspices of St. Mary's Historic Preservation Corporation
5 June - 14 June 2009
Friday & Saturday at 8:00 p.m., Sunday at 3:00 p.m.
Tickets prior to 1 June 2009: $15.00 each
After 1 June 2009: $20.00 each
Email [email protected] with your ticket request.
You or your organization may donate to this production by contacting (816) 842-0975.
Visit http://faithinthetwenty-firstcentury.blogspot.com/ for more information and PLEASE DONATE if you can.
[ Anything Goes ]
The passengers sailing on the S.S. American from New York to England are an unusual lot. Among them are a gangster, an evangelist turned nightclub crooner, a society debutante, wealthy businessman and many more! The madcap antics of a love triangle at sea, a myriad of mistaken identities and a lively Cole Porter musical score, including "You're the Top," "I Get a Kick out of You" and "It's De-Lovely," make for a special night of energy and entertainment. Get ready to join in the fun as this cast of characters dances its way across the Atlantic - and onto the Starlight stage!
Anything Goes
at Starlight Theatre
13 July - 19 July 2009 at 8:30 p.m.
To order tickets, visit http://www.kcstarlight.com .
[ Press ]
kansas city star emerging artists, class of 2007
Photo by Mike Ransdell
sideways stories from wayside school / kansas city star review
mufaro's beautiful daughters / pitch review
mufaro's beautiful daughters / kansas city star review
with their eyes / pitch review
take me out / eKC online magazine review
[ Mugshots ]
[ Headshot & Portfolio Credits ]
PHOTOGRAPHER: jim lightfoot, www.thundermountainimages.com
STYLIST: sarai speer , lady luck hair parlor

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 6/23/2005
Band Members: Vi Tran
(Vocals & Guitar)

[ Guests ]

William Brent Wright
(Electric & Upright Bass)
Tim Braselton
(Cello & Piano)
Gregg Jackson
(Drums & Percussion)
Jeremy Watson
(Piano)
Jake Fajen
(Bass)

Influences: Ryan Adams
The Decemberists
Stephan Jenkins
Kevin Max
Poor Old Lu
Matt Slocum
Sufjan Stevens
Sting
Rufus Wainwright
Jyro Xhan

Sounds Like: Acoustic Folk Pop
Record Label: none

My Blog

[ Vi Tran--live @ Firefly ]

Come down and see me and assorted friends play some tunes in this very swank, laid-back lounge. It's a fairly new addition to Westport and has already become one of my favorite haunts, a new home for...
Posted by on Fri, 13 Mar 2009 00:51:00 GMT

[ Vi Tran @ Re:Verse ]

Vi Tran @ Re:Verse 9:30 p.m. - Close Wednesday 15 October 2008 Re:Verse 618 Ward Pkwy. Kansas City, Missouri 64111 My friends Drew & Katie play here every Wednesday--except this one! Come hang wi...
Posted by on Fri, 10 Oct 2008 10:52:00 GMT

[ Lucia Drive + Vi Tran ]

I'm coming back to the Little Apple this Wednesday, boys and girls!  I hadn't had a chance to check out the KatHouse yet, so I was pretty excited when my buddies in Lucia Drive invited me to gig ...
Posted by on Mon, 15 Sep 2008 10:28:00 GMT

[ Vi Tran & Friends + Lucia Drive + Manipulator Alligator ]

For his final singer-songwriter performance at bar Natasha, Vi Tran will bring along some friends for an evening full of intimate, intricate songs:Vi Tran, with help from Tim Braselton (Cello), Willia...
Posted by on Tue, 02 Sep 2008 22:53:00 GMT

[ A Staged Reading of HIGH FIDELITY! ]

Next Monday, boys and girls... it's a one-night-only event, so don't miss it!Check out what The Pitch has to say...http://www.pitch.com/events/staged-readings-high-fidel ity-647196/...and then check ou...
Posted by on Wed, 09 Jul 2008 12:27:00 GMT

[ SUMMER PERFORMANCES ]

It's shaping up to be a pretty eventful summer.  Look for my performances at bar Natasha, Staged Readings, The Actors' Equity Showcase and Double T's Roadhouse! [ WEDNESDAY 11 JUNE 2008 ] For my ...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:51:00 GMT

[ ROADHOUSE ROCK! ]

Calling all six-string heroes, folkie singer-songwriters, maverick fiddlers, bearded men who love roadhouse draft beer and all manner of music-makers and music lovers... share your music at this great...
Posted by on Tue, 10 Jun 2008 08:48:00 GMT

[ Open Mic w/an Open Name? ]

So the cat's out of the bag... in a few weeks, I'll begin hosting an Open Mic Night at Double T's Roadhouse!I need some of your input.  For various reasons, the proprietor doe...
Posted by on Tue, 20 May 2008 07:29:00 GMT

[ SIDEWAYS STORIES & WEDNESDAY’S GIG ]

[ WAYSIDE!!!  WAYSIDE!!! ] Check it out, ladies and gents: Sideways Stories From Wayside School is now open at the Coterie Theatre. This theatrical adaptation of the Wayside School trilogy b...
Posted by on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:43:00 GMT

[ vi tran / ry kincaid @ bar Natasha ]

It's finally here: my first show of the new year.  Yes, in March.  But hey, it's been a great few months off.  I've been able to relax, reflect, and even write new material. &...
Posted by on Tue, 11 Mar 2008 00:13:00 GMT