I did this thing, well…. I tend to do this thing, where I over zealously commit way too hard. I’m a HARD Sagittarius, 7 on the enneagram, Irish-German (probably?.. some gaps in the lineage), blonde-ish, 5’4”, ENFP, favorite color is green, creative person! Of course I’m over committing!! Some of those things make sense.. some don’t but I think if you surveyed 5’4” people they would all be overcomitters. We aren’t exactly “whoa, she’s short” territory, but I am not tall enough to reach some things in my house- but not short enough to ask my tall lady for help without her squinting her eyes at me with judgement.... to be fair some days I’m just too tired to tippytoes way up high if ya know what I’m saying- to her credit I’m probably tired from overcommitting myself and if I just try a little harder I could reach it for sure. So I overcommit. Like I decided to commit to that run-on sentence.
But overcommitting is so fun sometimes.
I just put to bed two giant projects of talent curation and stage management for two festivals in my town. I am so proud but also I don’t have time to linger in that pride because the work I am the most proud of in my whole life came out yesterday!?! It’s casually been 5 years of writing this record. The fact that it is out in the world is something I haven’t been able to comprehend yet. Good news is I scheduled therapy yesterday for the drop day like a good girl and I am excited to work on the whole “how do I feel about this” thing.
It also feels like I’m rounding the bend for a new chapter of life. Idk if you’ve ever worked 5 years on a project, but weirdly enough there’s enough days involved in that process that one sometimes thinks it might not be worth the trouble. But to finish it and feel like a chapter of my life is complete?…There’s only room for more things to come baby!
I’m a fucking finisher and the version of myself that has been worried that’s not true has egg on her face. Haha suck it me!! You’re not a failure probably!!!
But in all seriousness, I can’t wait for you to hear this project. It’s out! Give her some spins! If you are free tomorrow, May 17th we will be celebrating at ironwood studios. We are making a pop up venue there! This space is a literal saw-dust-on-the-floor-warehouse and we are going to make beautiful music and long lasting memories there. I’m thrilled. I’m so grateful to the friends helping this happen and especially my girl, Emily, for producing the event and dealing with the version of myself who sometimes believes good things are too hard to pull off. What a dream that I get to do life with someone who believes in me. She also bought me a new water bottle last week and I’m drinking more water now and turns out we need that stuff bad.
Cheers to whatever you’ve wanted to make happen for 5 years now. Nothing bad will happen if you try and actually you just might pull it off. Let me know in the comments about your 5 year dream you can’t put down. First step is to say it out loud I think.
Rapidly fire-filled updates:
This post was written on my phone for dayyyyyys! I’ve been locked out of my substack because I tried to switch my email and it worked just well enough to get rid of my last email but not update for the new one! Sweet! Not that I have important things to say right now. But I think we are good? Or I’m still typing in vain right now!
I truly hope to see you Saturday. Between you and me I’m not sure what live shows will look like for me going forward. I’m trying to shake up life and not sure what the changes will bring. All good things, but I’m making this one extra special and not one to miss. Album Release Tix
If you are a musician and eager to learn more about music and business, I’m going to be on a panel for a Maker City event next week. We will be talking entrepreneurship and music and those are two things I spend most of my time talking about! Music Business Panel
I might be tired but I am feeling really full spirited lately- like once I slow down I’ll weep for days I think? I’m very grateful to be alive and to make things exist.
Take Care,
Kels
Love your album and you, Kelsi! How can an old-fashioned and acquisitive person buy your music. Inquiring minds need to know!!
Love this for you, friend🥹🤗💙🤟🏾