Hello Everyone!
Happy February everyone! While I don't often long for this month with all of the hearts and mush and such, I am enjoying it so far. I am taking a break from packing as Dave, Eliza and I are headed to Tampa tomorrow to see Papa for his birthday. Now you may remember from previous emails, Eliza LOVES her great grandfather with the passion of a thousand brightly burning stars so she can't wait. I am hoping that this will be the flight that makes her decide she loves airplanes too and isn't so scared #toddlerfears.
MUSIC HAPPENINGS
I'm also extremely pumped because it's RELEASE DAY and my cover of No Doubt's "Don't Speak" is now out in the world.
It is available on iTunes, Spotify, Apple Music, and any other of your favorite streaming and downloading platforms. Please share, add it to playlists, and wear it out! Thank you, yet again, to Posemanikin for your ability to turn my weird selfie ideas into rockin' album covers. Thank you to Ward Williams for your brilliant cello playing! And thank you to co-producers Ian O'Neill and Ryan Youmans for making it sound so rad!
Speaking of Ian and Ryan, I was just in the studio with them yesterday working on the production of my song, "Matriarch." I am sure you can loosely guess the subject matter. I am looking so forward to continuing the creation, production, and release of music through this year.
SHOW TIME!
It is a month out but I might as well let you know now! If you are in Nashville, I will be playing a show at the EAST ROOM on March 2nd (Monday). I have a solo set and will then be singing background vocals for the amazing MOUNTAINWALKER.
We aren't sure of set times yet but I do know that the doors open at 7pm that night. Stay updated on social media and my website for times. It is sure to be a fun night so I hope you will join us!
No Sass Creations: Bolos and More
This past month has also been filled with sending out bolos wrapped in Eliza's art! She is loving this plan so much more than I even thought she would.
I have had the pleasure of working on some custom pieces recently. Did you know I did that? Well, if you have a specific kind of bolo tie you want or want an extra chain or 7 on your pocket locket, all you have to do is ask! I love doing custom work for people and have done it many times in the past. Here is my most recent custom pocket locket I made for a wonderful returning customer.
Random Stories, Thoughts, Ideas
For the most part things have been smooth sailing lately, but I do have some sad news to share. Since my last email, we had to say goodbye to our 15.5 year old ginger, Hardy. He was such a tough and fierce little man. This cat went with me to New York and back, was there for me through some of the best and worst times, and even though he didn't like everyone, he loved our family.
At least I got to have him for so long. For that I feel truly lucky. Laurel (16.5) and Dexter (12) are still doing great and are getting lots of extra love. And lucky for me, when the time comes, Eliza will be able to pick out a kitty of her own from her Gemma's cat rescue, F.L.U.F.F., and build her own relationship like I had with Hardy.
Wrap It Up, Mary
I know I know....How am I gonna leave it on such a sad note? Don't be sad! As Eliza said to us, "So Hardy (he was blind) can see now, and he's happy. So we should be happy." Dave and I couldn't say anything to that!
That's all from me for now. I hope you'll stay in touch! For any other information you can always go to my website, facebook, instagram, etc. As always, I appreciate your support so much more than you know. Reach out to me anytime!
