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Me & Janiva backstage when I opened for John Hiatt. I had blown my voice out the night before in a recording session and she literally saved my voice with a SECRET. Forever bonded.

My New Year’s Resolution:  If I leave footprints on this Earth, may they be worthy of being stepped upon once more by my children, and Our Children.

What about you?  Where is your head at these days? Your heart?  I try to remind myself that I shouldn’t take stock once a year, but every day.  I’m in a good place – so fulfilled as a Mom and a Wife, but even happier because now I have given myself the space to once again be creative, and release my excess energy, emotion and introspection through music.  My upcoming Northwest tour is actually a birthday present to myself.   And I’d be remiss if I didn’t acknowledge that my husband Chip is supporting the gift idea too and I couldn’t possibly do this without his support.  My friends and family know – I’ve missed the adventure…and the sleep.  I haven’t slept past 7:00 am in a looooong time.  I intend on sleeping until at least 10:00 am when I’m in Seattle!

I am more than excited to be opening for my new, but already very dear friend Janiva Magness at Seattle’s premier venue:  Dimitriou’s Jazz Alley on February 12th and 13th.  Whether you are celebrating Valentine’s Day or Single’s Awareness week, we’re there for ya! Janiva is a soul sister and an inspiration.  You can read about this Queen of Contemporary Blues and purchase tickets by clicking here.

On V-Day I’m doing a private house concert, and on February 15th I’ll be at McMenamin’s Hotel Oregon in McMinnville.  This show is FREE and I’ll be playing a few sets – so email me your requests.

The tour is acoustic and I’ll be accompanied by the young guitar virtuoso Mason Stoops.  He just turned 21 so please people, do NOT corrupt him.  At least not until after tour 😉

We still have room for one more private house concert on February 16th – somewhere between Portland and Los Angeles.  Who wants to be the coolest person on the block?  Click on the House Concert link under Tour in the menu above to read about how EASY and affordable it is to bring my music into your living room.

Just spent a great afternoon with Dave Darling in the studio ~  writing new tunes and keeping the creative flow alive.  He sent me off with homework.  It feels good to be pushed to tune and hone my craft, and take the writing process a step further.  Can’t wait to share my latest record as well as some brand new material with you in person, in the near future.    Thanks for checking in,

xo

pnut

 

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Jette & Perry ~ proof that miracles happen. May your holiday season and upcoming New Year be filled with miracles.

The awe in my childrens’ eyes ~ the magic of the season ~ the wonder, the thrill, the anticipation ~ the SUGAR ~ the unabashed expression of love, generosity and gratitude in my friends & family, my Amazing Fans who bless me with their open hearts that hear and feel my music…. Happy Holidays! I count you in my blessings as we approach the New Year. Hope you are surrounded by love and your favorite people. XO pnut

Photo Opp for Bartle and the Sock Monkeys before Bartle has to leave our home to return to the North Pole.

 

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Black Friday Sale (through December 15, 2012)

I am so blessed… Thank YOU. Now, what can I give today? Let’s start with never ending bear hugs for my daughters, and open arms to the World that never ceases to amaze me. At the beginning of the Holiday season I pray, as always, for Peace. There may not be a war in my backyard, but there is in someone else’s. As a believer in collective soul, “if he goes, then she goes, if they go we all go down, down, down.” So yes, I am full of gratitude, but acknowledging that there is room for improvement. Let this be a season of giving of self, of love, tolerance, healing and understanding. XO pnut

MEGA SALE ALERT: Ok, with all the online shopping and black Friday, Saturday, Sunday stuff going on, I thought I’d throw some stuff into the loop: My ENTIRE CD collection (the Cindy Alexander box set without a box per se) or ANY 5 of your choosing for $30…includes shipping. I’ll throw in some CA guitar picks too.  And while supplies last – I can surprise you with a t-shirt blast from the past, some swag from my older cd’s.  Just let me know your size and if it’s in stock, you’ll get one! You’ll have stocking stuffers galore. You can paypal pnutsings@aol.com and make sure to include which 5 cd’s you would like and your t-shirt size, or send a check to the snail mail address on the website contact page.
Also available: The new TELL ME I’M WONDERFUL T-shirt.  $22.00 includes shipping.  Womens sizes S,M,L – vintage red, vintage black, purple and grey tri-blends, super soft vintage feel.  Scoop neck/ off the shoulder – so sexy!   For the dudes or women who are more modest 😉  we have crew neck/unisex super soft vintage t’s – vintage black, heather grey and collegiate blue tri-blends, S, M and L (sorry I need to order XL’s and XXL’s and will upon request, but we need to add $5 to the cost).