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UPCOMING SHOW!

Come hang out at Kirby's with myself and my incredibly talented friend Madeline Selby on August 22. Show starts at 9pm.

Hey there, everyone!

It's been quite the summer so far! For those who don't know, I've become a political candidate for State Rep in my district (visit www.jaelynnforkansas.com for more info, and to donate*, if you feel so inclined - I'd be deeply appreciative if you did! There's a lot of work to be done!)

But I'm still out and about with my guitar! You can catch me this Saturday at the Unity March and Family Picnic at Naftzger Park, where I'll be playing a short set.

That's all for now! Take good care and be well, friends!

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You ever just… wanna make love to a voice?

I’m really scared that if I cover this song, it’ll come off sounding more like Rod Stewart than Tom Waits. But I’m still gonna.

https://youtu.be/rLtZKkCIVmI

Tom Waits - "Downtown Train" "Downtown Train" by Tom Waits from the album 'Rain Dogs,' 1985Directed by Jean Baptiste MondinoOfficial Site: http://www.tomwaits.comOfficial Store: http://w...

Omg, playing with my old bandmates was an absolute blast, as it always is when we get the chance to do it! I swear they’re the best bass/drums unit in the Midwest.

Next on the docket for me is an appearance at a q***r arts festival in June! Check out details here: https://facebook.com/events/s/ict-q***r-fest/1186835185188048/

LAST-MINUTE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT
My buddies in HardwoodCherry needed some extras after their guitarist Travis had to sit tonight out, so I’m gonna do a few songs tonight at Shamrock Lounge.

Show starts at 9pm, with me joining CJ and Ben for an hour or so. My friend Jon Voges will be doing a set too. Stay for him, he’s f&(king incredible!

Anyway, let’s go have some fun!!!

Just so we’re clear, I stand with trans athletes and unequivocally support their right to compete according to their expressed and true gender. I don’t need you as a fan if you disagree.

Up with the sun, doing the side gig and trying to remember words. I hope you’re having a wonderful Sunday, beautiful frenz! Take good care and be well!

New song I wrote, and it's just as depressing as ever, but... I dunno, maybe a little more optimistic? 🤷🏻‍♀️

You can read it now, but you'll have to come out to the M-Care Healthcare TDoV barbecue on the 31st to actually hear it. I'm not even playing it at open mics before then.

"SO WHAT"

How did I survive three decades
In a life I never wanted to have?
I dunno if I really wanted death
But I just couldn't find another path
I don't think I'm ever gonna be fine
But at least I can be myself now
Sticks and stones break bones and words become strychnine
But I can stand up to it at least one more time

CHORUS
So this is the sound of surviving myself
It's beautiful even though it sounds like hell
My sobbing gets drowned out by strong embraces
That gaslight me into believing I can face this
And when tomorrow comes I guess that's okay
Just wake up and try to keep making my way
So what if I tried to die yesterday?
I think I'm ready to live now

How the f**k did I almost end it
Without meeting my youngest nephew?
I guess you can accept yourself all you want
Still there'll always be something to depress you
But I guess that's the trade - my voice for the world's
Insisting that I'll never really be a girl
Sticks and stones break bones and words become strychnine
But at least I know my life is finally mine

CHORUS"

Adding back pics.

Yikes! I accidentally let the FB overlords delete my old page. As this new one goes up, let’s pour one out for the old content, but take it as a sign that moving forward is always more important. Meanwhile, take good care and be well, my beautiful frenz.

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