Afternoon Concert with Danielle Ate the Sandwich outside of the Greenlease Gallery, Friday, October 4th from 11am-1pm. Free to the public.

Located on the 2nd story of Sedgewick Hall on the Rockhurst campus

https://www.rockhurst.edu/center-arts-letters/greenlease-gallery

LIFE AS A SONGWRITER is a four week songwriting course led by singer/songwriter, performing artist and teacher, Danielle Ate the Sandwich. This course will cover creating melodies, lyrics and phrasing, trusting your instincts and honing your editing skills. Each class will include short lectures with writing prompts and exercises, time for sharing, and break out sessions to talk about your experience and progress. This group serves as great instruction, inspiration, and accountability. REGISTER FOR THE SEPTEMBER session here!

Also included in the cost of registration:
-one on one feedback session with Danielle
-song share two weeks after the class ends to share their progress

The goal of Life as a Songwriter is to finish a new song to perform at the end of the four week session, to build skills for writing and editing, and establish a routine habit of sitting down to write, think, and live as a songwriter.

Our class will meet virtually on Zoom from 7pm-8:30pm CT, every Wednesday in September 2024. (9/4, 9/11, 9/18, 9/25). The class is limited to 10 writers. All levels of experience are welcome. We cover the basics for beginners, and review techniques and run through creative exercises for those who have more experience. Proficiency on an instrument is encouraged. (Those who do not play an instrument can take this class, but there will not be instruction on how to play a musical instrument.)

CLASS TOPICS:

Week 1 | September 4th from 7:00-8:30pm CT

Getting Started & Talking to Your Monster

Week 2 | September 11th from 7:00-8:30pm CT

Melody, Lyrical Phrasing & Trusting Your Instinct

Week 3 | September 18th from 7:00-8:30pm CT

Writing Authentic Lyrics & Honing Your Editor

Week 4 | September 25th from 7:00-8:30pm CT

Class Concert & Song Share

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:

Danielle Ate the Sandwich is the stage name of pop-folk songwriter Danielle Anderson. Getting her start in Fort Collins, CO, now based in Kansas City, MO, Danielle has been touring nationally since 2009, after cultivating an online following from her homemade videos on Youtube. Danielle Ate the Sandwich has released seven albums of original music, made appearances internationally, opened for Mumford and Sons, Jake Shimabukuro, Suzanne Vega, Pomplamoose, and wrote the soundtrack to the Emmy nominated HBO documentary, “Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson.” Her newest project is an EP of original songs featured in the documentary “It’s Not a Burden: The Humor and Heartache of Raising Elderly Parents.”

Danielle Ate the Sandwich’s music has been compared to Joni Mitchell, Sara Bareilles, and Ingrid Michaelson. Her songs are lyrically driven, performed on ukulele and guitar, and find inspiration from her curiosity about death, science, religion, family dynamics, and her own emotions and experiences. Danielle Ate the Sandwich plays with the joy and sadness of the human experience, making you laugh one minute and cry the next. Her songs can be thoughtful and serious, but she’s known for her quirky lyrical twists, and for delivering witty and honest stage banter in her live shows.

http://www.danielleatethesandwich.com

WHAT PAST ATTENDEES HAVE TO SAY ABOUT 'LIFE AS A SONGWRITER':

"If you want to learn about songwriting, improve your songwriting, or just give yourself a songwriting shot in the arm, take this class with DATS. You will meet other people who are interested and develop and ongoing group of friends to share ideas with. Sign up today!"

"I highly recommend this songwriting class to anyone who wants to write a song! Whether you have been writing songs for years or have never written in your life, you will take something away from this class! Plus you get to hang out with THEE Danielle Ate The Sandwich!! #braggingrights"

"As a new songwriter, Danielle’s class environment felt safe, positive and fun."

"I have been writing songs for years, but this class gave me a true sense of BEING a songwriter - being & doing, woven together, is amazing, & it shifted something in me. Thank you for that!!"

"I wrote a song, my first completely original song. I deeply appreciated the outreach by the teacher, the encouragement and extra help."

THE 20TH ANNUAL KKFI CROSSROADS MUSIC FEST happens Saturday Aug. 24th and Sunday, August 25th! I perform an acoustic set on the Stockyards Brewing Stage from 5pm-5:40pm, and in the VIP area from 7pm-7:20pm.

SCHEDULE HERE

Tickets range from $20-$90. All proceeds benefit KKFI!
CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS

Enjoy a free performance during 816 Day in Kansas City, MO, part of the Art in the Loop Project. This night of live music is free and open to the public!

Friday, August 16, from 5:30 pm-8:00pm at City Market
Featuring Danielle Ate the Sandwich, Kadesh Flow, and 45° Flamenco with Jose Faus & Ensemble Iberica

More information: https://www.artintheloop.com/

I’m excited to be involved with this year’s Art in the Loop Project! I perform Thursday, August 16th during 816 Day at City Market! Art in the Loop offers multiple events kicking off June 12th and concluding November 6th, 2024. Art in the Loop is a curated outdoor exhibition of temporary artworks and performance series presented in partnership with the KC Streetcar. This year marks the eleventh year for the Art in the Loop Project and includes visual and performance art. This year’s theme is Convivencia - a Spanish word meaning coexistence, recognizing friction or opposing energy.

DANIELLE ATE THE SANDWICH
w/ MONICA MARIE LABONTE

Saturday August 10th, 7pm-9pm

Avogadro’s Number at 605 South Mason Street, Fort Collins, CO, 80524
$25 tickets available here
Show website for more general info
Facebook Event

Enjoy live music from folk songwriters Danielle Ate the Sandwich and Monica Marie LaBonte at Avogadro's Number in Fort Collins, Saturday, August 10th, 2024! 7pm, $25, all ages. Eat dinner, grab a drink and enjoy crystal clear vocals and fantastic storytelling all night long.

Danielle Ate the Sandwich | www.danielleatethesandwich.com

Combining soft, lilting vocals with poignant honesty and wit, Danielle Ate the Sandwich (Danielle Anderson), writes songs for the biggest and smallest moments of life. A songwriter, ukulele and guitar player, and performer, Danielle first found her place at open mic nights and coffee shops in Fort Collins, Colorado, and is now based in Kansas City, MO. Growing a fan base through her homemade videos on YouTube, Danielle performed and toured extensively from 2009-2018, leaving an impression on audiences across the country, and fans around the world.

Danielle has released 7 albums of original music, over 200 YouTube videos, and conducts an annual 24 Hour Album project, writing and producing new songs with the help of her patrons in only twenty four hours.

She has opened for Mumford and Sons, Jake Shimabukuro, and had the opportunity to write the soundtrack to the Emmy nominated HBO documentary, “Packed in a Trunk: The Lost Art of Edith Lake Wilkinson.” In 2023, Danielle was awarded a 2-year studio residency at the Charlotte Street Foundation in Kansas City, MO, and is currently in the studio working on her 8th full length release of original folk songs.

Monica Marie LaBonte | www.monicamariemusic.com/

From a wide-eyed tike delicately pressing the keys of her mother’s upright piano to a seasoned artist taking various stages across the country, Monica Marie LaBonte has always been guided by song.

With the sharp ability to craft tracks that speak to the fragility and wonder of life, the crystalline vocalist continues to attract listeners with her stirring blend of folk and country. At times, her lyrics come across as wise whisperings from a dear friend. At others, they hold all the vulnerability and transparency of raw confessions. A keen observer, LaBonte bears witness to life’s magic and heartache and artfully weaves the intricacies of the human condition into tunes that possess undeniable intimacy, grace and grit.

In her over 10-year career, the Colorado native has played hundreds of venues, including the historic Gold Hill Inn and Planet Bluegrass. Whether belting out ballads in a small listening room or playing to tens of thousands at an open-air venue, she brings a palpable authenticity to each gig.

Known for her stint in mystic-Americana band Monocle, her stellar musicianship and gift for commanding a stage shines just as bright in her solo work.

Armed with an acoustic and her truth, it’s clear LaBonte is pursuing her art for all the right reasons. Although her creative pursuits are guided by pure passion, LaBonte hasn’t escaped critical praise and success. A finalist In the 2018 Songwriter Showcase, at Rocky Mountain Folks Fest in Lyons, Colo., she continues to impress with her art.

THE GREATEST GARAGE SALE EVER is a one woman comedy cabaret featuring original characters and songs by Danielle Anderson of the folk music sensation Danielle Ate the Sandwich. TICKETS

This KC Fringe debut features bizarre yet endearing characters celebrating the power of nostalgia to remind us who we are, what we love, and what we’ve lost.

Come examine the not-so-pleasant parts of being human through silliness and song, as we challenge our ability to change.

Premiering July 2024 at The Bird Comedy Theater, during KC Fringe in Kansas City, Missouri. The Greatest Garage Sale Ever will show 5 times.

#1 Saturday, July 20th at 9:00pm

#2 Sunday, July 21st at 7:30pm

#3 Tuesday, July 23rd at 9:00pm

#4 Thursday, July 25 at 6:00pm 

#5 Saturday, July 27th at 1:30pm

Tickets go on sale June 15th, 2024. VISIT KCFRINGE.ORG HERE

THE GREATEST GARAGE SALE EVER is a one woman comedy cabaret featuring original characters and songs by Danielle Anderson of the folk music sensation Danielle Ate the Sandwich. TICKETS

This KC Fringe debut features bizarre yet endearing characters celebrating the power of nostalgia to remind us who we are, what we love, and what we’ve lost.

Come examine the not-so-pleasant parts of being human through silliness and song, as we challenge our ability to change.

Premiering July 2024 at The Bird Comedy Theater, during KC Fringe in Kansas City, Missouri. The Greatest Garage Sale Ever will show 5 times.

#1 Saturday, July 20th at 9:00pm

#2 Sunday, July 21st at 7:30pm

#3 Tuesday, July 23rd at 9:00pm

#4 Thursday, July 25 at 6:00pm 

#5 Saturday, July 27th at 1:30pm

Tickets go on sale June 15th, 2024. VISIT KCFRINGE.ORG HERE

THE GREATEST GARAGE SALE EVER is a one woman comedy cabaret featuring original characters and songs by Danielle Anderson of the folk music sensation Danielle Ate the Sandwich. TICKETS

This KC Fringe debut features bizarre yet endearing characters celebrating the power of nostalgia to remind us who we are, what we love, and what we’ve lost.

Come examine the not-so-pleasant parts of being human through silliness and song, as we challenge our ability to change.

Premiering July 2024 at The Bird Comedy Theater, during KC Fringe in Kansas City, Missouri. The Greatest Garage Sale Ever will show 5 times.

#1 Saturday, July 20th at 9:00pm

#2 Sunday, July 21st at 7:30pm

#3 Tuesday, July 23rd at 9:00pm

#4 Thursday, July 25 at 6:00pm 

#5 Saturday, July 27th at 1:30pm

Tickets go on sale June 15th, 2024. VISIT KCFRINGE.ORG HERE

THE GREATEST GARAGE SALE EVER is a one woman comedy cabaret featuring original characters and songs by Danielle Anderson of the folk music sensation Danielle Ate the Sandwich. TICKETS

This KC Fringe debut features bizarre yet endearing characters celebrating the power of nostalgia to remind us who we are, what we love, and what we’ve lost.

Come examine the not-so-pleasant parts of being human through silliness and song, as we challenge our ability to change.

Premiering July 2024 at The Bird Comedy Theater, during KC Fringe in Kansas City, Missouri. The Greatest Garage Sale Ever will show 5 times.

#1 Saturday, July 20th at 9:00pm

#2 Sunday, July 21st at 7:30pm

#3 Tuesday, July 23rd at 9:00pm

#4 Thursday, July 25 at 6:00pm 

#5 Saturday, July 27th at 1:30pm

Tickets go on sale June 15th, 2024. VISIT KCFRINGE.ORG HERE

THE GREATEST GARAGE SALE EVER is a one woman comedy cabaret featuring original characters and songs by Danielle Anderson of the folk music sensation Danielle Ate the Sandwich. TICKETS

This KC Fringe debut features bizarre yet endearing characters celebrating the power of nostalgia to remind us who we are, what we love, and what we’ve lost.

Come examine the not-so-pleasant parts of being human through silliness and song, as we challenge our ability to change.

Premiering July 2024 at The Bird Comedy Theater, during KC Fringe in Kansas City, Missouri. The Greatest Garage Sale Ever will show 5 times.

#1 Saturday, July 20th at 9:00pm

#2 Sunday, July 21st at 7:30pm

#3 Tuesday, July 23rd at 9:00pm

#4 Thursday, July 25 at 6:00pm 

#5 Saturday, July 27th at 1:30pm

Tickets go on sale June 15th, 2024. VISIT KCFRINGE.ORG HERE

Enjoy live music from Danielle Ate the Sandwich at Manor Records for Songbird Sessions on Thursday, June 20th from 6-8pm.

This is a great chance to check out a cool local record store, venue, and music school in Kansas City! Music begins shortly after 6 and ends by 8pm.

Suggested Donation $5+, All Ages

Manor Records is located at 5540 Troost Ave, KCMO.
manorrecords.com

I’ll perform a song and bit as an original comedy character in this show of improv, sketch, stand-up & more! Produced by Irene Manning & Jessie Turner.

Full Bar, Popcorn & Candy available at our in house bar! Street parking available! Located a block and a half from the 19th Street Street Car stop! Recommended for ages 17+

The Bird Comedy Theater
103 W. 19th St. STE B
Kansas City, MO 64108

more info and tickets here!

I'm looking forward to my next performance in Kansas City, making music during Freestyle at Charlotte Street on March 9th from 1-3pm. Find more info here.

Come and go as you please for a casual afternoon of zine-making and FREE coffee provided by local Latinx + Indigenous family-owned business Cafe Corazon. Stay to listen, tour the exhibition, or drop by the library to make a zine with artist Emily Alvarez.