A long time ago, someone told me that smells are the strongest triggers of memory. Yet I’ve never cried nor laughed at an odor the way I’ll react to music—and it can be music I’ve never heard before. Still, a simple melody or haunting…
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Jessie’s Girl (bar n power chord practice)
And the bar and power chord practice continues with this little ditty. My setup crapped half way through so wrapped it early. Some friends…
by Jewel July 30, 2020
Everything is Free: a song about pandemic life
Yesterday was a doozy. As was the day before that. And before that? Absolutely splendid. Days can turn for no obviously apparent reason, though…
by Jewel May 13, 2020
Living Room Midnight Songs by Juellez – my NaSoAlMo experience & live album
November was National Solo Album Month (NaSoAlMo). Inspired by National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) the challenge is to write and record a solo album…
by Jewel December 3, 2019
How to Write a Song a Day with bonus new songs “Amber” + “Harvests Moon”
Last week was my second time trying a “5 songs in 5 days” writing challenge. I stumbled on it back when I was preparing…
by Jewel October 23, 2019
Silence, Growth’s Edge, Sky Full of Songs (Updated)
There’s no easy way to break a silence than to simply break it! It’s been 2 years (not counting the Feb draft I’m publishing…
by Jewel September 9, 2019
Singer songwriter tips for that first gig
After doing the nearly unimaginable: preforming my own songs in front of a public audience, I bit the bullet and listened back. While painful…
by Jewel February 8, 2019
Why you should check out Timber! Fest Next Year
After a whirlwind weekend, I’m finally home and semi-breaking the rule of no computers in bed as I type this post into my phone…
by Jewel July 28, 2013
Family Band
I’m writing from I-5 on my way to the first ever Timber! Fest. (The exclamation is important, otherwise folks may get confused with the…
by Jewel July 26, 2013
Rock Against Alziemer’s 2011: Not to be forgotten
In what will live on as one of the most memorable shows of the year, Rock Against Alziemer’s raised an unforgettable amount of money…
by Jewel July 28, 2011
Portland Rock History. Get Into It.
Last Thursday I had the pleasure of indulging in a double-header of Portland rock history. To kick it off, I went to another stellar…
by Jewel April 16, 2010
Storytellers Share Portland’s Musical History
Chances are you didn't grow up in Portland. I didn't either. That's why the Dill Pickle Club's dinner lecture series exploring and sharing Portland's…
by Jewel March 16, 2010
i’ve been meaning to pick up the flute again
Update 2020: Original video and links are no longer working, so updated with content still available.
by Jewel November 10, 2008
Ray LaMontagne
Last night’s Ray LaMontagne show leads me on a hilarious and exciting adventure of the “yesman” variety. With my date canceling only an hour…
by Jewel November 6, 2008
When was the last time you felt ALIVE? (Antony and the Johnsons)
After watching a breathtaking, tear-jerking and passionate performance of Antony and the Johnsons with the Oregon Symphony, I quip to my friend, Joe: If…
by Jewel September 7, 2008
Mixed Tape
Fun stuff at Outside Lands: we got to make our own “mixed tapes.” Check it out.
by Jewel August 25, 2008
Outside Lands Highlights
Time confuses me. After 3 days of energetic music, I can barely remember who I’ve seen. (Luckily, I snapped some photos.) My legs are…
by Jewel August 25, 2008
Bury My Heart in San Francisco
No time to explain. The last time I sat down to blog I spilled coffee and killed my laptop. At the time, I had…
by Jewel August 23, 2008
To Watch, To Listen: Dutch Influence
Miles: ~5,800 Place: New Orleans, French Quarter hotel Note: Dutch boys, Maurice and Sander, love electronica, hence our late swing through gay dance club.…
by Jewel April 17, 2008
Home w/the Kitties: a music video
Being back in Portland has me cuddling my kitties more than usual, and laughing at funny little animations like this one. I’m glad I…
by Jewel April 6, 2008
