Writer. Dog enthusiast. Velociraptor masquerading as a human female.
There's a fire in the wood stove, dogs piled in front of it, their fur slightly damp from melting snow. My parents are on the sofa, my mother reading a magazine, my father on his ipad. I sit at my computer, thinking how much I love snow. There's no sign of my brother yet, but he's... Continue Reading →
On November 1st, my band is having a party in honor of our 1st anniversary as a band. It's recently come to our attention that on that same day Bela Fleck, Abigail Washburn, and the Del McCoury Band will be playing in Portland at the Merrill Auditorium. Oops. Who scheduled our party then? Oh, wait,... Continue Reading →
With all this performing I've been doing there's one comment that I've been hearing more than any other and it has nothing to do with the actual music. People have been telling me I need to smile more on stage. At first I thought, "okay, yeah, I get that. No one wants to watch a... Continue Reading →
On Thursday, we competed in the Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Special Band Competition. It was such an amazing and wonderful experience. We didn't win, but the band that did win - a young group called Twisted Pine - was so fantastic and talented. They were the deserved winners. (Right now I'm listening to the Lonely... Continue Reading →
Tomorrow, my band is competing at the Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Special's band competition. I'm trying really hard not to be nervous, but the thing is, the more I think about not being nervous, the more nervous I become. It's like when someone tells you don't laugh and all of a sudden everything is unbearably... Continue Reading →
Music can be such a force for good in this world. On Friday, the band played at a concert to help raise money to support a local family whose son needs a heart transplant. It was so wonderful to see so many people - mostly high school aged kids - come out to play music... Continue Reading →
Miners Creek Bluegrass Band is officially one of the bands playing in the Thomas Point Beach Bluegrass Special Band Competition on Thursday August 28th. The prize is $1000 and the chance to play a full set at the festival on Sunday. I am beyond ecstatic...and nervous. We'll actually be playing at a venue that people... Continue Reading →
Today, I wanted to write a little about my history with playing a musical instrument. I began playing the piano when I was five years old, which was far too young and I quickly grew frustrated and disappointed and quit, but only for a brief period. I started playing the piano again when I was... Continue Reading →
My very busy week went very well. On Friday, the band played at the Union Farmers Market. It was a gorgeous afternoon, warm, but not too hot, with a lovely breeze. We played on a green in the shade of a tree. I think I like playing outdoors the best. It makes me feel so... Continue Reading →
Last night, I had one of those experiences that I hope to remember for the rest of my life. Our band was hired to play at a summer kick-off party down at the Camden Harbor. We were told that we'd be playing on a barge. Now, when I think barge I think of something flat... Continue Reading →
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