Wednesday, January 22, 2014 Leave a Comment
1/19/14 – Seattle, WA
Big thanks to Jakob, Jes and Taylor of the Blackberry Bushes Stringband for hosting us, sharing your wisdom, humor, and of course the music! What a fun show to be a part of at the Nectar Lounge with you all, as well as Left Coast Country and the Lucy Horton Band. One of the perks on this road is getting to hear phenomenal musicians, and this show did not disappoint! Hopefully we’ll share the stage in the near future. Expanding the family is one of my favorite elements of this tour!
Our stay in Seattle has been a nice long one. We’ve had a minute to sprawl out a bit, to get comfortable and get to know our new friends. It’s bought the inspiration level to a new high. Now, as we start our journey back to the Bay, I am full of motivation to hone the craft in a way I haven’t experienced in a while. I’ve got new guitar exercises, more compassion for the beginner in me, and an eagerness to push through the moments of resistance. Score!!! Speaking of scoring, what a conundrum watching the Seahawks/Niners game here, having grown up in Alaska in a Seahawks house and living in the Bay! I know, I know. It’s hard one to understand, but I really felt torn! This is one fun day off! TOUCHDOOOOOOOWN!
Onward to La Center, WA tomorrow to get ready for our Portland, La Center (WA), Salem and Cottage Grove, Oregon shows! We’re excited for all those we’ll meet, every note we sing, and all the well wishes on the way.
1/13/14- Arcata, CA
What gorgeousness we’ve got to encounter! And to think, what all is to come on this adventure? I’m eager to see, and so happy to be right here, feeling inspired to write, to learn, and keep lapping it up!
Today’s a day of work and a bit of rest, and what a beautiful space we have to do so. The sun is shining, the tunes are singing, and the air is nice and clean! I’m looking forward to our practice session after a bit of a break out side, and then for a hike down at the Arcata Marshes. An extra day here in this lovely little town? Yes please, that was a GREAT idea! I feel right at home.
If there’s a theme so far, for me it’s connection. The music has brought us to such kindness, beauty, and down to earth people. We’ve thoroughly enjoyed all the new faces! Big shout out to Terry of the Wayside Bar and Grill, Kate and Jonathan from Mt. Shasta, My dear friend CatMac in Redding, David and Jackie of the Arcata Playhouse, and Zach and Margie Zwerdling in Arcata. These folks have shared delicious meals, cozy beds for our sweet heads, great conversation, and the opportunity to connect as we miss all our little dears back home. Our homes on the road have been just that, and we’re filled with gratitude!