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Deanna Witkowski CD Contest

By Lisa Hendey • Jun 18th, 2009 • Category: Contests, Lisa's Blog

This week, we are pleased to offer you the chance to be a winner of some great Catholic music.  Five lucky winners will each win one copy of Deanna Witkowski’s new CD From This Place. Deanna was a special guest on Episode #106 of Catholic Moments, so be sure to tune in and listen to our conversation.  Here is a bit of information about this special CD:

From This Place finds Ms. Witkowski leading a core quartet, with Donny McCaslin on saxophones, John Patitucci on acoustic and electric bass, and Scott Latzky on drums. Her previously documented wide-ranging stylistic and emotional palette is broadened by the addition of guest vocalists Laila Biali, Peter Eldridge (of the New York Voices), and 2009 Grammy-nominated Kate McGarry. With its emphasis on breathing new life into texts from nineteenth century poets, the Mass, scriptures, and her own pen, Ms. Witkowski shows another side of her considerable talent: a stunning gift to find the essence of a text and to translate that essence into sound along with a contemplative spirit as an original lyricist.

To enter, you must leave a comment on this post with a valid email address (which won’t be published or shared) before Midnight PST on Tuesday, June 30, 2009.  I’ll draw a random winners and announce the names here on the website.

Update: Our lucky winners are Melanie (#2), Corina (#5), Renee (#15), Jen (#33) and Sylvia (#41). Your prize will be sent soon.  Take a look at our other CatholicMom.com contests for more great chances to win!

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42 Responses »

  1. Mark Szewczak on June 18th, 2009 at 2:59 pm:

    Wonderful Podcast and such beautiful music!

  2. Melanie on June 18th, 2009 at 3:18 pm:

    Love your podcasts! Thanks for the giveaway!

  3. Karen on June 18th, 2009 at 4:06 pm:

    Great podcast!

  4. Maria on June 18th, 2009 at 4:31 pm:

    Having lost all hopes of getting a highly prized (by Steve and of course, moi) ipod touch, I will post! post! post! here to put my name in the hat for this beautiful CD. Proof that there’s so much lovely talent around us–no need to listen to the drivel on the airwaves.

    ~Maria, aka, my favorite things are the free ones

  5. Corina on June 18th, 2009 at 9:32 pm:

    Really enjoying the podcasts. Thanks for the great prizes!!

  6. Ginny on June 18th, 2009 at 10:31 pm:

    Wow — nineteenth-century poets, the Mass, and scriptures: you’ve got me.

    Toss my name into the hat, please!

  7. Kathy M. on June 19th, 2009 at 11:43 am:

    Please enter me in the contest. Sounds like a great prize!

  8. Marcella on June 20th, 2009 at 8:39 am:

    First time podcast listener. Enjoyed it!

  9. CMerie on June 20th, 2009 at 10:27 am:

    Ooohhh!!! Enter me!

  10. Michelle on June 20th, 2009 at 10:37 am:

    Please enter me!

  11. Mary B on June 20th, 2009 at 12:32 pm:

    My mom would love this!

  12. Steph on June 20th, 2009 at 2:05 pm:

    Would love to have this beautiful music for my commutes.

  13. Just Mom on June 20th, 2009 at 2:25 pm:

    I love the music! Thanks for the chance to win a CD.

  14. SuzieQuzie on June 20th, 2009 at 3:25 pm:

    I love Jazz!

  15. Renee Meyer on June 20th, 2009 at 4:25 pm:

    Hi Lisa
    I enjoy your podcast. I liked your interview with Deanna Witkowski and enjoyed her music.

  16. Katy on June 20th, 2009 at 5:47 pm:

    Thank you for sharing Deanna’s incredible music!

  17. Laralee on June 20th, 2009 at 8:41 pm:

    Great music!

  18. Barb Patterson on June 20th, 2009 at 8:58 pm:

    If I don’t win this one I may just have to buy it myself! I’m always on the lookout for great new Catholic artists, and I find them so often at Lisa Hendey’s various media sources. Thanks Lisa!

  19. Shelly K on June 20th, 2009 at 9:52 pm:

    Loved the podcast and the music!

  20. Maureen on June 20th, 2009 at 11:19 pm:

    Please enter me!

  21. Carolyn on June 21st, 2009 at 7:00 am:

    Sacred Jazz. . .awesome. Please enter me.

  22. Katie on June 21st, 2009 at 8:10 pm:

    Great! Thank you!

  23. Mary on June 23rd, 2009 at 7:20 pm:

    Thank you for all you do and for all you bring to us, including great music!

  24. Heather on June 24th, 2009 at 4:06 am:

    Thanks for your podcast! It’s not easy to find high quality religious music. Enjoyed listening to the music and interview!

  25. Peter Green on June 25th, 2009 at 3:48 pm:

    Came across your podcast through “On the U” with Steve. I thought it would be more for women, but I am hooked. I love your little podcasts within the podcast to make my drive to work and back and even walks go very smoothly and fast. Love Deanna’s music, also.

    Keep shining your light instead of keeping it under a basket – God Bless,

    Peter

  26. JoAnna on June 26th, 2009 at 11:08 am:

    Sounds like a wonderful CD!

  27. Deanna Witkowski on June 27th, 2009 at 6:52 pm:

    I don’t want to be entered into the contest (for obvious reasons)– but I want to thank you, Lisa, for a great interview, as well to thank those of you who have complimented the music. Your comments encourage me to continue in my work. I hope that you’ll take the time to visit me at deannajazz.com– feel free to contact me through the site!

  28. Danette Rieckhoff on June 28th, 2009 at 10:53 pm:

    It’s wonderful to hear music from another wonderful Catholic artist!

  29. Kecia Parker on June 29th, 2009 at 8:39 am:

    Thank you so much for this wonderful website and your wonderful articles! It makes me happy to be exposed to all things Catholic and it seems like in todays world this is so rare. Loved the music and again I want to thank you for sharing it with all of us.

  30. Jamie on June 29th, 2009 at 1:06 pm:

    Please enter me, I loved the interview and the songs we heard were great. Thanks!
    Jamie

  31. Cathy C on June 30th, 2009 at 12:21 am:

    You have a fabulous site! Thanks for all you do. Love the drawings. Please include me.

  32. Mike Nehring on June 30th, 2009 at 5:15 am:

    Loved the music!

  33. jen haganey on June 30th, 2009 at 9:16 am:

    Nice Stuff!

  34. Jenny Bliley on June 30th, 2009 at 9:27 am:

    Thanks for entering me in the contest. You podcasts are a blessing!
    Jenny

  35. Donna-Marie Cooper O'Boyle on June 30th, 2009 at 9:49 am:

    I’m putting my name in the hat for this contest. :)

    God bless! I’m loving your podcasts, as always.

    God bless!
    hugs,
    Donna

  36. Alicia Hart on June 30th, 2009 at 10:36 am:

    I would LOVE to win this! I need some new music to listen to on my way to work!

  37. Toni D. Williams on June 30th, 2009 at 10:55 am:

    Love the podcast and the contests. Thanks and God Bless

  38. Kathy H on June 30th, 2009 at 12:26 pm:

    First time podcast listener. Beautiful music.

  39. Steve on June 30th, 2009 at 1:25 pm:

    Despite recent problems I’ve had with itunes, I “tune in” to your podcast every chance I get!

  40. Kim on June 30th, 2009 at 1:39 pm:

    Please enter me in the contest! I’d love the CD!

    God Bless

  41. sylvia on June 30th, 2009 at 5:20 pm:

    Would be very blessed to receive a cd. My kids and I are excited about having a chance to win and hear such great music. I’d like to expose the kids in our youth group at church to this jazz music also. THANK YOU FOR UR TIME AND GOD BLESS YOU IN ALL YOU DO!

  42. Gabriela Pinedo on June 30th, 2009 at 8:26 pm:

    I did not know there was such a thing as Catholic Jazz. On the other hand, why not? I loved your interview with this talented artist. My older son plays the Alto Saxo and he loves jazz. This music will be great for him to listen to.Thanks again for a great podcast.

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