October 2020 Newsletter | It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
IT'S THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR!
Hello Friends,
I'm reporting to you from a home that smells strongly of pumpkin. Pumpkin muffins, pumpkin cream cheese, pumpkin butter. Fall is real here in Nashville, y'all.
Like I mentioned last month since I'm new to Nashville I'm new to seasons. I DIG IT. Recently, a friend of mine said "a new season is a new chance to reset."
I need it and I feel it.
For some reason, everything suddenly feels new.
October is always my favorite. I go nuts over Halloween in the way some folks go nuts over Christmas. I love horror movies, spooky music, black nail polish, and suspenseful stories. I also have absolutely no problem eating a bucket of candy in one sitting. I can really let my freak flag fly high in October.
How are y'all doing? What is bringing you comfort during this time? Are you into the pumpkin thing? 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
NOTE: I CAN'T BELIEVE THIS HAPPENED
YOU GUYS. I started having an issue with my email account several weeks ago. I thought the issue was only that I was no longer able to send emails from certain accounts. I've been working on resolving this issue for weeks. Last night, I finally got it all sorted and THOUSANDS of emails poured into my inbox. When I saw these emails I realized that SO MANY OF YOU HAVE REPLIED TO THIS NEWSLETTER AND I NEVER EVER GOT YOUR EMAIL. THIS MAKES ME EQUAL PARTS SAD AND ANGRY. Thank you to everyone who has replied and sent adorable YouTube videos, heartfelt stories, photos of your crafts, links to your songs, and pictures of your children. I love it all. Please try again and I promise you will receive a response from me this time.
UPCOMING SHOWS (VIRTUAL & 3D)
Hanging out at virtual Thriving Roots fest in my super fly Linda Ronstadt jacket. It's the little things, y'all.
MORE RESCHEDULED DATES WILL BE ANNOUNCED SHORTLY
THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE
October 1st: 'Last Will & Testament' Release Party - Tickets Here
Bonnie Whitmore celebrates the release of her new record! I'll pop in and play a few songs. I'm happy to say our co-write "Fine" is the single of this record!
(8:30 PM, CDT)
October 3rd: Turn Up for Recovery Live Stream - Watch on YouTube
w/ Rufus Wainwright and Shiela E.
(1:00 PM, CDT)
October 5th: Swallow Hill Live Stream - Watch on Facebook
(7:00 PM, CDT)
I'M ON PATREON!
ICYMI: Last month, 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 get access to everything that was released in September:
SINGLE: "On the Surface" recorded live at The Congress House Studio,
feat. Eliza Gilkyson on backing vocals
VIDEO: "Seasons" recorded live at The Graduate Nashville
The first look and the story behind The Congress House Sessions artwork.
PLUS
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!
Chord Charts and Lyrics
One-of-a-kind mini polaroids and experiences
Merch discounts
IN JUST ONE MONTH PATREON HAS FUNDED...
Two, humble live video recordings
One official music video for The Congress House Sessions
The completion of The Congress House Sessions artwork
The printing of The Congress House Sessions CDs
Graphic design for a new shirt
... AND THERE'S A LOT MORE COMING IN OCTOBER!
Join us today and be the first to hear and see everything Jaimee Harris related. We reached our goal of 75 patrons by October 1st. You can help us reach our goal of reaching 90 by November 1st!
#FOLKLIFEBALANCE
My friends at Folk Alliance asked me to share some things I'm doing to keep my folk life balanced during this time. Here's what I shared!
• Daily Meditation Practice: I start off my day with meditation. My friend Jaime Wyatt recently turned me onto a great mediation app called "1 Giant Mind" that I love, but there are plenty of options! Even RZA has a meditation series on Spotify. The key for me, as a workaholic/email addicted person, is to NOT start the day with email. I start the day with meditation and then read for the remaining hour.⠀⠀
• Time Blocking: I'm an extreme person. I will work 22 out of 24 hours if I have the chance. I've found time blocking has seriously helped me set boundaries around work while also allowing me to prioritize things that nurture my mind, body, spirit, and creative life. It's helped me be far more productive, too!⠀⠀
• Get Moving: I alternate between hiking a five-mile nature trail here in Nashville and working out with a Camp Gladiator trainer on Zoom. This practice has helped me to build my confidence, sleep better, and reduce anxiety.⠀
• Brain Food: I'm a podcast FREAK. I listen to a podcast every day while cleaning. My recent favorites are Radio Rental, It Was Said, Hope Through History, and everything by Crime Story Media. Great stories help my writing!⠀⠀
• Stay Connected: Recovery meetings, Zoom game nights, and friendly check-ins. Staying in touch with friends in any way possible has helped me keep things between the lines and stay inspired.
SPOOKY STUFF
"Spook Season" Spotify Playlist
Need a soundtrack for your Halloween activities? I've got you covered. Check out this Spook Season playlist I created for this wonderful, spooky season.
My Favorite Horror / Psych Thrillers
Here are some of my favorite horror/psych thriller movies and TV shows. Don't see your favorite on the list? Maybe I haven't seen it! Reply and let me know what I'm missing.
American Horror Story (Season 2 especially), 2011
Get Out, 2017
Goodnight Mommy, 2014
Hereditary, 2018
Memento, 2000
Midsommar, 2019
Misery, 1990
Nurse Ratched, 2020
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, 1975
Pyscho, 1960
Requiem for a Dream, 2000
SE7EN, 1995
Shutter Island, 2010
The Babdook, 2014
The Black Swan, 2010
The Conjuring, 2013
The Excorsist, 1973
The Fly, 1958
The Lodge, 2019
The Machinist, 2014
The Omen, 1976
The Orphan, 2009
The Orphanage, 2009
The Prestige, 2006
The Ring, 2002
The Shining, 1980
The Silence of the Lambs, 1991
The Sixth Sense, 1999
The Twilight Zone (Talking Tina / Mannequins), 1959
The Witch, 2016
Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?, 1962
What Lies Beneath, 2000
ICYMI: Mary and I played a set at the legendary Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, TN last week. Check out the replay.