Category Archives: Travel

Pretty shiny thing!

I happened to be near Grand Central recently, which I rarely am, and they do light shows over the holidays, and Lo! they were doing one for their birthday! (Not sure why I’ve decided a building is a they. Humor … Continue reading

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The Swannanoa Gathering

I keep meaning to post about the amazing experience I had at the Swannanoa Gathering over the summer. But I keep not doing it. What the what, self? Well (Elaine), I think it’s because the whole intense, glorious week was … Continue reading

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September Newsletter

Summer was grand! So grand that I just didn’t put out an August newsletter. How do you like them apples? (Mmm. Apples. Fugis, especially, or Galas. You know what’s good? Apples and peanut butter! Yes! With just a touch of … Continue reading

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Climbing the Capitol Dome

Thanks to my favorite brother* and his generous and knowledgeable colleague, I got to see the inner workings of the capitol, with a tour that included art, halls of power, and the coolest part for me, ascending to the top … Continue reading

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Chatting Lively and Locally with Kevin and Co.

Thanks to my new friend Jeff Z (not Jay-Z; that’d be super cool but quite surprising) I was interviewed on an excellent radio show called Live and Local, hosted by Kevin Kelly, which originates out of WILL-FM in Urbana, IL … Continue reading

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March newsletter: March Madness in the Midwest, and more

You know, it occurs to me that if you’re enjoying browsing around here, you might also enjoy my music. It’s a thought, right? If you’d like to hear more about when and where I’ll be playing, perhaps it’s time to … Continue reading

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February newsletter: show at the Starry Plough, and plenty of thanks

It’s been an amazing tour so far here on the west coast. (I know it sounds like it wasn’t off to a great start from the whole ruined keyboard case story, but things have been lookin’ up ever since.) I’ve … Continue reading

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Travel trip-ups

The west coast tour started not so auspiciously, with a ride on a shuttle headed to the wrong airport. (I mean, I *could* have walked back from New Jersey. Eventually.) But I figured it out before we crossed the river, … Continue reading

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January newsletter: west coast tour dates + cool promo video

Hello all! In case you’re not signed up for my newsletter (which you can remedy with the form on the right side bar), you can click through to FanBridge (my newsletter hosting service) to see the latest news: Read the … Continue reading

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Christmas in New York City

My brilliant friend said: it’s Christmas! Let’s go downtown and look at the lights! Which honestly did not occur to me, jaded New Yorker that I’ve become. But we did, and it was so fun! The only thing is, it … Continue reading

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