i’ve been reading an awful lot of wendell berry lately . i’m a little obsessed, i must admit . and his book of poetry i’m enjoying so much these days called leavings seems to be aptly suited for all that’s unfolding .

as of the beginning of march i’ll be moving to kansas city .

there is an inherent simplicity in my decision that is beautiful … and then there’s also such a complexity to it that i feel like i could write a book .  maybe i will,  eventually .

portland has been a remarkable season for me - a lesson in and of itself i’m realizing :  that life, as a whole, is composed of seasons .

i’m excited to experience what this next season holds … namely, my desire to write the next record .
these coming months are a time and place set aside for growth, and especially for creating .

for those of you in portland, i cannot thank you enough for your support, for coming to the shows and loving these songs .  my last show here is this coming thursday, february 10,  at the woods, and i hope to see you there for a bit of a farewell on my part .

and for those of you in midwesterly places,  i’m looking forward to seeing more of the landscape where you are, to meeting and knowing you .

* { accompanying polaroids taken by my dear friend susan yee } .

oh my autumn .

and oh my, what glorious pairings . crisp air & scarves, sweet potatoes & pie .

& in my best estimate i’d say october and mississippi studios are a fine fine pairing to add to the autumn collection .
(i vividly remember last fall seeing chris garneau play his harmonium at mississippi studios, and nearly dying from
how beautiful the entire evening was .   mmm .  come to think of it, that show was in september .  but that’s quite fine too!  september, we love you just the same) .

all that to say .    i’m delighted like a little autumn bird to invite you to my show this week at mississippi studios :

TUESDAY,  OCTOBER 19 .
doors at 7:30, show at 8 .
21 +  .   $6 ( in advance or at the door ) .
with guests ryan rebo,   mbilly and joshua english .

hope you’ll join us tuesday for a lovely portland night!

p.s.  :     here’s a little plaid love for you .   photo of ryan rebo & i taken in february while i was in helena, montana recording my latest project / soon to be released record .     yes!     i’ll be sharing more details next week & i can hardly wait  .