September 18 is my mother’s birthday and so I’ve been going through pictures of her on my phone. After my father passed away, we took a trip to California to grieve, heal and reconnect. This was a journey we had planned almost 14 years before but didn’t make until the timing was just right. We went to San Francisco and very randomly met some of the first women to do burlesque in Chinatown at the Forbidden City in the 30s. As you can imagine, she clicked with them instantly. I was lucky enough to bring her as my plus one to my best friends’ wedding. Then we linked up with another friend who had also just lost her father and we all drove together to have some fun in Santa Cruz. My mom shared stories with me I never knew and I felt that I got to know my parents in a new way. We visited places she and my father made memories together and places they longed to go to but never made it. We flew down to LA, took a boat to San Diego, and visited the friends they made when they lived there together almost 40 years ago. Then I got to play music with one of my Dad’s best friends. She took me to where they used to live and where they used to work. We went to the Japanese Tea Garden, got on a ferris wheel and ate damn good seafood. We witnessed the most beautiful sunsets. My Dad loved watching the sunset. We could feel him there with us, reminding us to release the pain and hold onto love.
What a voyage to remember. All the while holding space for grief and joy.
My mother inspires me every day through her resilience… I’m deeply grateful for these memories and to remember to find joy through grief.
I’m also really glad to be the daughter of Luralee and Mark. Happy Birthday, Mom
@urbancowboy_nashville thursday 7-10pm
with @kori.caswell & @erikanalow
sit ins always welcome !
being on the hill is grounding work
breath work
healing work
loving work
for yourself
for your ancestors
the future of liberation for all you’re cared for by
the grounds and its keepers
the family you meet and welcome into your arms
you remember to take care of yourself
you remember why you’re in this work
you remember the bigger picture
you remember you’re not alone
What happens to you matters to me
What happens to you, you, you, you, you, (and) you matters to me *description : organizers from around the world gather at the legendary Highlander Center to grow together through cultural organizing* Thank you @highlandercenter for being a home for us
Thank you @gildapapoose for my golden ticket and the transforming week you led us through
Thank you @mxginger__ @nalasimonet @_thequeenscollectivebirthing and @chuqichinchay for seeing healing and singing
Thank you @autmvalor @a.m__ad @timfromthething @nathanscheung @bummelstreiken @smhsmhsmhsmhsmhsmhsmh_ @journeewithmekiii @iamsteffreed
Thank you @angela_the_artist222 for capturing this incredible week
Thank you @tr33namusic and @xineraquel for trusting me
All my love xo
I wrote this tune back in 2016. Singing it always makes me feel like I wrote it for my future self and anyone else who needs a reminder that life is bigger than a moment.
It’s easy to feel lost out here with so many tragedies happening here and there. Seems like everyone I know is going thru something hard these days. If you’re feeling any kind of way, I encourage you to put some music on and sing along to something that makes you remember who you are and that you can do hard things.
I’m singing with @jonrog & @dsaulsmusic at @urbancowboy_nashville tomorrow night. Come sing with us - we’ll do your song requests, originals, standards, and then some.
August 7
7 - 10pm
Urban Cowboy Nashville
Ya’ll already know the parking is free, the drinks are strong, and the pizza is the best in town.
Come get in some East Nashville hangs before tomato fest takes over 🍅
I’m excited to announce the newest @nashvillewomeninjazz residency at the new @urbancowboybar located downtown!
I’ll be kicking things off tonight accompanied by @kori.caswell & @jonrog and featuring guest vocalist @bellaamelius
Come join us inside The Arcade from 6 - 9pm
No cover charge
++ You can still find us every Thursday night at @urbancowboy_nashville including tonight featuring @vineeciabuchananmusic from 7 - 10pm ++
March 26 2025
Had an incredible Day on the Hill with @healthyfreetn & @nashvillemusiciansforchange
Got some amazing news for @nashvillewomeninjazz
And finished the day celebrating with @brooklynheightsgarden where @ashewildo_ helped me find my affirmations for yesterday, today, and tomorrow
Sharing gratitude
Making sounds with these guys tonight
Come hang with us @soundsbyshad @drewillplay
@wnashville 7-9pm
No cover
mostly singing about love this month
February 13
7 - 9pm
@wnashville with @soundsbyshad & @drewillplay
February 14
8 - 9:30pm
@1865club with @mr.kiran.gupta
( tickets available online )
February 20
7 - 10pm
@urbancowboy_nashville with @tiny_dog_music & @dsaulsmusic
February 27
7 - 9pm
@wnashville with @tiny_dog_music & @dsaulsmusic
