Music

I was drawn to Austin because if its absolutely amazing music scene and the lack of pretense that comes with it. The welcoming nature of the community here likely has its roots in southern charm. Add a city that offers countless stages for musicians to play every day of the week — starting at the airport — and a solid  ”the more the merrier” sentiment between musicians trumps competitive snobbery just about everywhere you go.  I witness beautiful collaborations taking place all the time.  I love it.

My husband Mark, a closet kick-ass singer-songwriter, and the ultimate creative Dreamer and Implementor, dreamed up a recording studio that we have hidden in our backyard called Hideout Studios.  Each year of its existence brings more new and exciting projects that I will post about on occasion here.

Speaking of our Hideout, this May — after three years of working on it off and on between babies — we’ll be releasing a magical children’s album called, “Sweet Songs”.  Contributing singer-songwriters include:  Libby Kirkpatrick, Sarah Sharp, Noelle Hampton, Elizabeth McQueen, Gretchen Janzow, Elizabeth Suggs, Mary Londos and me.   We are all thrilled to have Sara Hickman’s beauty and energy and leadership as our producer.

Austinites — save the date for our Mother’s Day CD Release concert and family-friendly event at the lovely Big Red Sun.  Sunday May 9, 2010 — details TBD.