Co-writing with Danish folks / Acoustic Sanctuary Show / EarthSky Feature!

Hello friends! I hope y'all are doing well!

In the last few weeks, I was able to write some more songs with three talented songwriters from Denmark - Claus, Kristian and Nana. We were able to create some beautiful songs and make lasting friendships. This is all happening with the program based here in Austin called The House of Songs. Jason and I are talking more and more about booking a tour to Denmark, The Netherlands, Belgium & Germany soon...maybe next summer! I will be recording a rough demo of one of these songs called "Fire" and will send that along to you soon so you can hear one of the new tunes...

A couple of days ago, NPR's EarthSky featured one of my songs again! You can listen to the podcast here.

And if you haven't heard yet, Austin 360 Radio is a new station based out of Austin, TX but can be listened to online from anywhere in the world!! They have been spinning "Honeybee" quite a lot:) If you would like to request one of my songs from Uncovering Stones, you can email lalloyd@statesman.com with your request. They still have our 07/14/11 interview & video up online if you'd like to check it out. Just visit www.Austin360Radio.com

Acoustic Sanctuary show / HAAM Benefit Day 2011
I have some fun shows coming up in the next few weeks. Tomorrow night I will be singing at a new listening space called The Acoustic Sanctuary. It is in downtown Austin, and is held in a church. I am sure this will be a lovely space to perform in and share a night of music. For info, please go here.

On Tuesday October 4th, we will have another HAAM Benefit Day. HAAM (Health Alliance for Austin Musicians) is what provides affordable health care for most of us working musicians here in Austin. It is an amazing organization and is powered by generous donations from many people and places. Most of the funds are raised annually on HAAM Benefit Day. To learn more about HAAM and to find out ways you can get involved, please visit www.myHAAM.org
I will be performing that evening at Aquarelle in downtown Austin.

That's all for now! Have a beautiful week...hope to see you someday soon!

Love
Vanessa



Here is a picture of one of my latest paintings. I did this for my friends' brand new baby Oliver! Congrats to Ben & Steph...

Today we launched a funny Kickstarter page!

Today is the first day of our Kickstarter Campaign. We will try to raise the last bit of money we need to see this album project through to completion. If you would like to take a look, and check out the super cheesy video we made, just click here.

Lately, most of my time has been spent practicing the new songs with the players that will be on our next album. Things are sounding great! I can't wait to see how it all comes together. We have got one last rehearsal tonight before recording begins...I will be leaving in a couple of days to tour with the talented Laura Marie from San Antonio, TX. Then I will be at the International Folk Alliance performing showcases in hotel rooms...it'll be lots of fun! Then back to Austin to start recording with everybody!!

I encourage you to go check out the funny video, and if you would like to give a little money towards this next album, we thank you very much!

Have a beautiful day.

Happy February!

Love Vanessa

p.s. here is a new photo by rodney bursiel, a great folktographer!