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PINK TROUT :: Day of Music goes live tomorrow! We are stoked on this line-up! —Folk, jazz, soul and world sounds coming your way — #minneapolis #minneapolismusic #minneapolismusicscene #pinktrout #dayofmusic #folk #world #fundraiser #marry #music #and #the #good #earth #works #stay #at #home #working #mom
Summer is in full here in Minneapolis! So I want to tell you all that I am organising a day of music called PINK TROUT ~ a fundraiser for climate justice and our beloved musicians. On August 11th there will be 6 groovy bands spanning the sounds of folk, jazz, soul and world. We are going to have a nature craft, a bar serving local drinks, and music all day under the great Silver Maples in my back yard. We are hoping for 150-200 folks and a glorious day of connecting our community. More to come! We announce the bands on Thursday. In the mean time...if you want to support this work you can follow @pink_trout and help us spread the word. I’ll be posting lots of great music and stories about our artists whom I’m super stoked about! OK! I LOVE YOU. Keep shining out there :) #shine #music #festival #folk #jazz #minneapolis #love #pinktrout #soul #minneapolis #minneapolismusic #minneapolismusicscene #minneapolismn #minnesota #minneapolismusicblog #dance #summer #outside #local #supportlocal #localbusiness #mnlocal #groove #kids #mn350 @mn350.climatemovement
Last night our family arrived back in Minneapolis after a long journey to Oregon. Upon arrival we emptied the contents of our vehicle onto our driveway and went into the house to unlock the doors. Within minutes I saw a man hovering over our stuff. I quickly went outside and as I approached the driveway I saw the man put my bouzouki into his car. He turned toward me and there was my banjo and bouzouki in the backseat of his car. I immediately said, “no way!” and walked right past him and retrieved my instruments. I proceeded to speak very clearly to him for the next ten minutes. He pretended that he thought the stuff was free. He remained stoic and denied that he was trying to steal from me. As he denied the truth I repeatedly looked into his eyes and said, “whatever is happening for you right now, please don’t ever do this to anyone again.” There have been a handful of times when men have overstepped my boundaries and I wasn’t able to speak my truth in the moment. I was paralysed by fear and was only able to hear clearly the words I should have said after the fact. I feel all those experiences prepared me for what happened last night. It was the first time in my life where I was able to say no and look right into a man’s eyes and tell him he was wrong. I didn’t need the police or anyone else to help me and it felt so good. This photo was taken in my previous hometown Ashland, Oregon — a place where you could leave 20 tiny fiddles laying around without a worry. I’m glad I am getting this city chapter for as @fallynmcleod says, “It’s good for your wisdom pouch.” — but damn it’s challenging. I am still processing the lessons from this experience and a bit puzzled by the symbol of both of my instruments about to be whisked away within minutes of returning to the city. These are basically the only possessions I feel attached to, especially since it is how I make my living. Ok—ready for some wise words friends :) Sending love, honesty, and integrity. We can do it fellow human-xx
Just hangin’ in Ashland for Eowyn’s first go at Fiddle Camp. Somehow it aligned that it’s a Beatles theme ~ her favorite band. (Crushing on Ringo) Day 1 ~ songs, games, made new friends At the end of the day all the campers gathered in the creek, ankle deep and played their newly learned songs. They ended it with Imagine and surely the river rose a few inches on that one. Thank you Duane for all you do. Deeply inspired. @duanewhitcomb #fiddlequest #fiddle #fiddletunes #only #in #ashland #oregon #fiddlekids #fiddletunes #bike #take #time #for #music #father #daughter #love
BeHOld! Your minstrels are coming! We’ve got some newbies and some old oldies. 6/20-Bend, House Concert 6/21-Portland, House Concert 6/22-Salem, House Concert 6/26-Ashland, Wellsprings-opening for MaMuse 6/27-Palo Alto, House Concert 6/28-Petaluma, House Concert Reply if your interested in RSVP details for the house shows. #tour #folk #minstrel #folksong #ballad #bandphotography #bandphotographer #tourlife #parents #on #tour #rearing #wild #and #cultured #children #houseconcert #portlandmusic #bendmusic #salemmusic #ashlandmusic #paloaltomusic #petalumamusic #wellsprings #mamuse #sharing #beauty #and #sass
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We mothers give and give and when we have no more to give....we give. We access the deepest parts of our wells to care for human life. We create life. What if our culture honored and respected mothers for the work they do? Is one day called Mother’s Day enough? What if our culture actually valued a mothers work—if being “just a stay at home mom” was seen as a righteous and honourable duty. What if mothers were paid the equivalent of a professional for what they do? They would be paid as a: Nanny Personal chef Meal planner Health care provider Herbalist 24 hour on call nurse Gardener House cleaner Activity planner Chauffeur Personal shopper Therapist Educator What have I left out? Please share. If we have the capacity and compassion to honor and care for our mothers-who gave us life-perhaps we have the capacity and compassion to care for our ultimate mother-our original provider—The mother-Earth. #mom #nursingourbabies #nursinginpublic #mothersday #earth #earthday #is #mothersday #provider #childcare #children #compassion #honor #honorthemother #home #stayathomemom #righteousness #love #believeinyourself #hope #care #breathe
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