May 2020 Newsletter | Mental Health Awareness Month
Hello Friends,
I'm writing to you today from my den which has also become live stream central. I'm keeping my focus on all of the wonderful things I have to be grateful for... and how joyous it will be to reunite with friends and family. I've also been loving the new Joe Ely record, finally read Educated, and fell deep into the world of The Night Circus. Mary and I have been hiking every morning (she's been kicking my ass, but I'm starting to catch up) and preparing to plant veggies in our backyard (please reply with gardening tips...please).
May is Mental Health Awareness month. As an alcoholic in recovery and someone who battles depression, I know how hard it can be to get access to mental health care. Finances can be a barricade. Not knowing where to go or who to call can result in a freeze. While so many physical health heroes are fighting in hospitals, our mental health heroes have moved their appointments to telephone calls or video conference calls. Access to mental health can be especially hard for musicians, which is why a portion of the proceeds from every Listen to Women shirt sale benefit The SIMS Foundation. The SIMS Foundation helps Austin musicians gain access to affordable mental health and substance use recovery services.
How are you making your way through this time? Have you watched some great documentaries? Have you discovered some new artists via live streams? Are you lonely or reconnecting with friends and family during this challenging time? Hit "reply" to this email and let me know how things are going in your world. I love hearing from y'all.
Love,
Jaimee
UPCOMING SHOWS (VIRTUAL & 3D)
MORE RESCHEDULED DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE
EVERY SUNDAY: Mary Gauthier & Guest - Watch on Facebook or YouTube
May 3rd w/ Sam Baker (2:00 PM CDT)
MAY 3rd: Corpus Christi Songwriters' Stream - Watch Here
w/ Ordinary Elephant, Jaimee Harris, & More (7:30 PM CDT)
MAY 5th: SongwritingWith:Soldiers Stream- Watch Here
Mary Gauthier (7:00 PM CDT)
MAY 6th: Borderline Social Club Stream - Watch Here
John Krajiceck, Kevin Peroni, Graham Weber, & Jaimee Harris (9:00 PM - 9:30 PM CDT)
MAY 7th: Black Oak Artists Coronafest - Watch Here
Lindsay Jordan, Dayna Kurtz, Ordinary Elephant, Maria Carrelli, Peter Mulvey, Amy Speace, Mary Gauthier & Jaimee Harris (8:00 PM - 9:00 PM CDT)
MAY 16th: Red Rescue Live - Watch Here
I'll be performing Red Rescue live on my Facebook Page! Have questions about the writing, production, or art direction process? Email them to info@jaimeeharris.com (2:00 PM CDT)
MAY 23rd: The Songs that Made Me - Watch Here
I'll be performing a selection of songs that ignited my interest in music and influenced my songwriting skills and sonic landscape. Have questions? Email them to info@jaimeeharris.com (2:00 PM CDT)
JUNE 19th: Effingham, IL - Moccasin Creek Festival
w/ Brian Patterson and Jane Ellen Bryant
OCT 29th: Plymouth, MA - Spire Center for the Performing Arts
Supporting Mary Gauthier
NOV 11th: Felton, CA - Felton Music Hall
Supporting Mary Gauthier
NOV 12th: Berkeley, CA - Freight & Salvage
Supporting Mary Gauthier
NOV 13th: Sebastopol, CA - HopMonk Sebastopol
Supporting Mary Gauthier
ASK JAIMEE LIVE STREAMS
I'll be performing two very special live streams on my Facebook Page this month! On Saturday, May 16th tune in to hear Red Rescue played live from start to finish. I'd love to let y'all in on the writing, production, and creative forces behind Red Rescue. Have questions? Email them to info@jaimeeharris.com
On Saturday, May 23rd I'll play a selection of the songs that made me. These are the songs that ignited my interest in music, informed my songwriting sensibilities, and got all mixed up in my sonic gumbo. Questions?
Email: info@jaimeeharris.com
CONSIDER A FRIEND: ELIZA GILKYSON
In mid-April, my friend Eliza Gilkyson released a wonderful new record, 2020. It's absolutely gorgeous, powerful, and as the title may suggest...timely. Several months ago, Eliza asked me if I would lend my voice to her rendition of "A Hard Rain's A-Gonna Fall." Truly a dream come true. Have a listen. I know you're gonna love it.
BRAD BOND POSTERS ARE HERE!!!
I'm thrilled to announce that the much anticipated Brad Bond posters have arrived! Printed by Rural Rooster Screen Printing in Austin, Texas. Each poster has been signed and numbered by Brad. Be sure to follow him on social media to check out all of his wonderful, creative, inspiring artwork!
As you may know, I was a competitive Skeeball player for a time in my life. I still love Skeeball the most, but I've been working on my pinball skills like crazy! Are you a pinball fan? Williams or Stern? Pinbot or Bride of Pinbot? Let's talk about it. Check out the poster links to see my current pinball high scores!
