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Consider This with Vanessa Veselka brings together a celebrated novelist and a prolific musician. Veselka's work spans award-winning literature and dynamic music projects, including The Remnant, Bell, The Pinkos, and The Pretty Shames—her mother-daughter duo with Violet Luna. Known for a goth/blues-inflected punk-rock sound, Veselka’s creative storytelling extends from page to stage, inviting fans to explore bold narratives and raw, energetic performances.

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Based in Oregon, Veselka has been recognized with prestigious honors in both literary and music circles, and she has performed across Europe with The Pretty Shames. As of early 2026, no public 2025 tour dates are listed, but fans can stay tuned for upcoming appearances and readings through official channels.

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Quick Facts About Consider This with Vanessa Veselka

  • Novelist Vanessa Veselka won the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize for Zazen in 2012 and later saw The Great Offshore Grounds longlisted for the National Book Award (2020) and win the Oregon Ken Kesey Award (2021).
  • Her music career includes The Remnant, Bell, The Pinkos, and The Pretty Shames (a mother-daughter duo with Violet Luna).
  • The Pretty Shames describe their sound as goth/blues-inflected punk-rock; their first single Age was announced for release in 2023 and they have toured Europe (e.g., Vienna and Athens) in 2023.
  • Consider This, an Oregon Humanities program, featured Vanessa Veselka in January 2023 as part of its talk series.
  • Social presence includes a Facebook author page and a vanessaveselka.com blog/portfolio (including a Wordpress site linked from her author page).

The records

Consider This with Vanessa Veselka Discography

  • Pinkos
    2001 · Empty Records
  • A New Kind of Rome
    1999 · Unknown
  • Perfect Math EP
    1998 · Unknown
  • A Clear Sense of Beauty
    1996 · Unknown
  • Already There 7"
    1995 · Unknown

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Top Consider This with Vanessa Veselka Songs

  • Age
    2023 · N/A
  • Already There
    1995 · N/A

Biography

Vanessa Veselka is a renowned novelist and performer whose work has earned critical acclaim and thoughtful readership. Her novel Zazen won the PEN/Robert W. Bingham Prize in 2012, signaling a fearless voice in contemporary literature. The Great Offshore Grounds received a longlisting for the National Book Award in 2020 and won the Oregon Ken Kesey Award in 2021, underscoring Veselka’s impact on regional and national literary landscapes. In addition to her writing, Veselka has pursued music with several projects that reveal a distinct, genre-blending sensibility.

Discography Highlights

Veselka’s musical journey spans multiple ensembles and collaborative efforts. Notable projects include:

  • The Remnant
  • Bell
  • The Pinkos
  • The Pretty Shames — a mother-daughter duo with Violet Luna, described as goth/blues-inflected punk-rock

The Pretty Shames released their first single Age, announced for release in 2023, and embarked on European touring in 2023, with performances in cities such as Vienna and Athens. This period highlighted Veselka’s ability to blend storytelling with high-energy live performance.

Upcoming Tours & Appearances

As of early 2026, there are no widely publicized 2025 tour dates for Vanessa Veselka. Past touring includes European dates in 2023 with The Pretty Shames. Fans and venue partners should monitor official channels for new show announcements.

Official Social & Website Links

For venue details, check city guides and local listings, and for readers and fans, consider connecting with Vanessa Veselka through her author page and official blog for readings, interviews, and music project updates.

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