JANUARY 2021 NEWSLETTER | NEW YEAR, NEW JAMS
New Year, New Jams
Hello Friends,
Okay, wow. Last week was a lot. I "said" a lot in all caps on various social media platforms, but think I'll just let Heather Cox Richardson's insightful interpretation do the speaking for me on the subject. Frankly, I'm still riding the emotional roller coaster and have through experience learned that it is best for me to calm down and think HARD before I speak.
It feels strange to pivot into an update about "here's what's going on with me." But there is some stuff going on with me, so here we go...
The Cliff Notes:
The Congress House Sessions now has an official release date! Friday, March 5th. You can pre-order a signed CD here or pre-order your digital copy here.
The kind folks in my Patreon community voted for their favorite Brad Bond design for this limited edition shirt, printed to order, in support of The Continental Club. You can get yours here.
I built a new website with the help of my friend Katherine Forbes from Designing the Row. You can check it out here.
Almost everything in my store is on sale! Some of these items are final run. When they're gone, they are gone forever.
I'm collaborating with my original homies Brian Douglas Phillips, Fred Mandujano, and Jacob Hildebrand on a track remotely. We've been threatening to do this for years and now we're finally doing it. STOKED.
I'm wearing the same shirt every day for a month for the environment. Did you know we typically wear one piece of clothing only seven times?
I'm excited to join Mary Gauthier and Gretchen Peters for their February Master Class. Join me?
How are y'all doing? Seriously. How are you? I love hearing from you, so please feel free to respond to this email. I'd love to know what is going on in your life.
Love,
Jaimee
The Congress House Sessions Release Date Announced
I'm incredibly excited to share my new, acoustic EP The Congress House Sessions with the world. The first single, "Creatures," will be released on January 28th, the second single "Snow White Knuckles" will be released on February 19th, and the full EP will be released worldwide on March 5th. I'm grateful to everyone who worked hard behind-the-scenes to make this record happen: Mary Gauthier, Bruno and Franziska Mancia, individual donors, my beautiful Patreon community, Seela Misra, Emily Shirley, Brian Patterson, Kris Nelson, Jane Ellen Bryant, Sammy Powell, Ray Bonneville, Andre Moran, Patrick Aprea, and oh captain, my captain, Mark Hallman. You can pre-order a signed CD today or pre-order the record digitally via Bandcamp.
Upcoming Shows (Virtual & 3D)
January 26th: The Folk Project Acoustic Stayaway Livestream - Stay Tuned for More Details
(7:00 PM, EST)
January 26th - January 28th: AmericanaUK (Online)
Buy Your Digital Wristband Here
February 18th: Music Under the Stars Live Stream - To RSVP: It's $10 per show, all to the artist. You can reserve your spot for any or all, by
Venmo-ing @Rain-Perry-1 or Paypal-ing rain@rainperry.com
(8:30 PM, CST)
June 25th: Galveston, TX - The Old Quarter - Tickets Here
Supporting Mary Gauthier
(8:30 PM, CST)
June 26th: Austin, TX - Cactus Cafe - Tickets Here
Supporting Mary Gauthier
(8:30 PM, CST)
June 27th: Dallas, TX - Cafe Momentum - Tickets Here
Supporting Mary Gauthier
(6:00 PM, CST)
June 28th: Tomball, TX - Main Street Crossing - Tickets Here
Supporting Mary Gauthier
(8:00 PM, CST)
I BUILT A NEW WEBSITE
It's kind of a long story (one I told on Patreon), but with the help of my friend Katherine Forbes of Designing the Row I built a brand new website! It's equipped with new press photos (thanks Laura Schneider), new bios, new sections dedicated to BGVS projects and songwriting cuts, and a special section dedicated to Red Rescue. I hope you have fun exploring!
I’M ON PATREON
ICYMI: In September, I launched the Folk N' Roll Fan Club on Patreon! For just $3/month you can get access to exclusive songs, stories, and videos. You get a behind-the-scenes look at AND you're directly involved in my creative process. If you join today, you'll instantly gain access to everything that's been released!
Here's what you missed last month...
BEHIND-THE-SCENES: The first look at the "Creatures" single artwork, new press photos, the new website, and first access to The Congress House Sessions pre-orders.
PLUS...
JAIMEE'S JOURNAL
Video updates
Exclusive writings
Exclusive behind-the-scenes content
AUDIO
"On the Surface" feat. Eliza Gilkyson
"Like You" feat. Sammy Powell (Western Youth)
The Congress House Sessions
VIDEO
"Seasons" live at The Graduate Nashville
"Creatures" music video
... WAIT, THERE'S MORE!
Behind the scenes stories about my writing process
A direct fan-to-artist communication portal
Access to polls. My patrons just voted on the next merch design and live stream ideas!
Chord Charts and Lyrics
One-of-a-kind mini polaroids and experiences
Merch discounts
LAST MONTH, PATREON FUNDED...
A new website for The Congress House Sessions
Single artwork for "Creatures" and "Snow White Knuckles"
Two new shirt designs by Brad Bond
A new shirt design by Paige Renee Berry
A new merch/logo design by Felix Lenz
Production for a new single produced by Brian Douglas Phillips
Instrumental versions of the entire Red Rescue album by Mark Hallman
Shipping supplies for my merch store
BOB HILLMAN AND SPOOKY GHOST
Our last gig was in Seattle, WA. March 15th. Doors were quickly slamming behind us: the last meal at the last restaurant open in Seattle, the last gig at the venue, the last everything. As we boarded our plane to return back home to Nashville, three days into what was scheduled as a three-month tour, I received a message from my friend Bob Hillman. Side note: I met Bob through our mutual friend/hero Peter Case. Bob rules. Bob asked me if I'd be interested in singing on this collaborative project with Spooky Ghost. I did what I've done many times before: said "yes," and figured I'd learn how to do whatever it was that I didn't know how to do in order to get the job done. I have serious regrets about not learning how to record at home when my father offered to teach me and not asking to intern at studios in Austin. I truly love the art form and know how to get by on certain programs. Well, for this project I knew it had to be a ProTools situation so I Zoom'd my friend Chris Masterson and he showed me the ropes! This was the first recording project I worked on at home during quarantine and I'm super proud of it. As y'all know, I became obsessed with Spooky Ghost (David Bowie, Suzanne Vega, Donna Lewis) as a result of this project. Bob calls it "Folk Noise." I hope you dig it.
NEW YEAR SALE
No code needed! We're making way for new merch designs. A lot of these items are final run, so grab 'em before they're gone forever.
WHAT I’M DIGGING
The new music video from my friend Michele Gazich
This moving video from Holly Lerski
This album from Stephanie Lambring. Thanks to one of my favorite artists, Caroline Spence, for turning me onto this courageous writer.
I was super inspired by my friend Rachel Citron's end of the year reading list. For a writer, I'm seriously not well-read. So, I've set a goal for myself to read fifty books in 2021. Here's what I've read so far...
Kickin' Up Dust: My Friendship with Patsy Cline - Loretta Lynn
Lighthouse Keeping - Jeanette Winterson
Saved By A Song - Mary Gauthier
Some Go Home - Odie Lindsey
Speaking of goals, my friend BettySoo is taking the world by storm with her new Work + Play Every Day planner. I told Betty because it's in her handwriting when I don't complete my goals/tasks for the day I feel like I'm letting her down. It's super motivating and I love it. Check it out.
ICYMI
I had the best time getting together virtually with the Americana community in September during #ThrivingRoots, and all of the 75+ conversations, panels and music sessions are still available to watch online! Passes for Thriving Roots Replay are on sale now at AmericanaMusic.org. Check out @americanafest for more details.