Hello out there! Good tidings from Sara and I to each and every one of you! I hope you're all safe and sound and surrendering to Fall with grace and optimism! And YES, Sara is thrilled to be back in flannel and snow pants. This week we have an announcement that I am especially excited to share with you all! Nearly 3 years ago now we played a sweaty, fun filled show in Seattle with…
Hello friends! Personally, I have never understood the term "Fun Run". The idea of running for fun, when your life isn't even remotely in danger, is a strange concept, and something I spend a good bit of time avoiding at all costs. However, when you shift the concept from RUN to WALK, and add fundraising for a very worthwhile cause, now that is something I can get behind! I would like to let you know…
Hello! We have some very exciting things planned for the Merch Odyssey in our online store over the next couple months, including your chance to get an autographed item from Sara and I, and the return of something we have been swamped with requests for, BUT FIRST here is what is in store for this month! 1. We have a few extra posters remaining from our run of dates in Alberta. They are limited edition…
Hello! Can you believe that summer is almost over? Or for some of you reading this, winter? Someone asked me yesterday if I was excited for "Back To School" shopping. First off I was like... um, I'm 30, I don't go to school anymore. Then my second reaction was, oh my god how does just the thought of a fast approaching school year still make my stomach twist into knots at age 30? It goes…
Wanted to write a final blog about our recent shows and travels! It's been such a delightful summer and I was sad to finish up what will be our last show for the year this past weekend. Luckily it was a terrific place to do it! Newport Folk Festival was amazing and we really enjoyed the set and the people so very much! If you missed it, NPR recorded our set and you can listen…
We made it to Newport!! What a lovely and quaint little place! There was mucho traffic getting here, but we made it! As it turns out, we HAVE been to Rhode Island before, twice! But my mom has DEFINITELY not been here. Phewff. Our first trip to this lovely state was in 2001 (apparently). We were out in support of our second record This Business of Art. Rhode Island is adorable and reminds me a…
Guys! After a month of terrible weather in Vancouver, I have to say I am overjoyed by the heat here on the East Coast. Everyone is still so well dressed, even in the heat! You people are hard core. Which is why I salute you by wearing this tie. Okay, now down to business. We're in New York! We're getting ready for our Newport Folk Festival debut this week. Feeling pretty excited to be heading…
When Sara and I were eight years old we started taking piano lessons. Contrary to the popular depiction of children being forced into learning piano in movies and television, Sara and I actually REQUESTED the lessons. We ended up completing nine years of classical training and theory on our own accord. At age 15 we became interested in a guitar that our step father kept under the stairs in our basement. Secretly, we took turns…
Here is the July update for 2011: A Merch Odyssey!! New black tank tops and green t-shirts! We have held over the sale on the Gold Twin Print t-shirts, only $15!! The cycling cap pre-order went very well and so we are keeping them up for sale. Those of you who were first to order, we have just put them into production so you should be getting yours very soon! In addition to these new…
Friends! I'm happy to announce that THEOPHILUS LONDON'S 'TIMEZ ARE WEIRD THESE DAYS' comes out today! 'Why Even Try" is on it and so are 10 other fantastic tracks! *Especially excited about 'Love is Real'! Go Holly Miranda! Truly a great group of folks in that camp and I had SUCH a blast working on the song, as well as performing with TL in LA at the Music Box and on David Letterman. DO go…