Gaelynn Lea Pacific Northwest Tour Update

Making the Most of the West Coast!

A man in a stocking cap is playing acoustic guitar and smiling at Gaelynn. Gaelynn is seated in her wheelchair and is holding her violin upright like a cello. There is a red curtain behind them.

IMAGE DESCRIPTION: A man named Mike Rufo plays acoustic guitar while standing on stage and smiling at Gaelynn. She is seated in her wheelchair holding her violin.

Greetings!

Hello from Anderson, California! Never heard of it before? Neither had we! We're sleeping here tonight after an absolutely JAM PACKED weekend in the Bay area! I just thought this was a good point to send you a little update from the road, before we kick off the last leg of the tour in the Pacific Northwest. I hope you each have a lovely week ahead of you, and as always, I'd love to see you at a show sometime!

IMAGE DESCRIPTION: This is a 7-photo collage, described from top to bottom, left to right. TOP ROW: 1) Gaelynn posing with three musicians and the promoter in front of the stage in San Francisco. 2) Gaelynn posing with four musicians in front of the stage in Sonoma. MIDDLE ROW: 3) Gaelynn and activist Alice Wong smile for the camera next to each other in their electric wheelchairs before the Superfest Film Screening. 4) Gaelynn Lea performs onstage with guitarist Mike Rufo and upright bassist Ellie DiBeradino. 5) Gaelynn Lea smiles with two advocates at the Superfest Film Screening. BOTTOM ROW: 6) Screenshot of Gaelynn performing violin by a window for a VR video. 7) Gaelynn and the DJ are in a radio studio during an interview at KALX Berkeley.

THANK YOU, BAY AREA! I am incredibly grateful to everyone who made our busy weekend so much fun... You could definitely feel the good vibes in the Golden State! Friday was a Superfest film screening and discussion on arts and disability at the San Francisco Public Library, and I got to connect with some pretty rad activists that day.

Saturday was a radio interview at KALX Berkeley and then a show hosted by my favorite promoter, KC Turner Presents , at the absolutely gorgeous Swedish American Hall. Jeffrey Martin opened up the evening (he is an amazing songwriter, so check him out!) and then I was joined by Ellie DiBeradin o on upright bass and Mike Rufo on guitar for part of my set... It was so much fun!!!

On Sunday I met with a book publisher for lunch (woo-hoo!) and then I did house show in Sonoma with Aireene Espiritu & The Itch opening, once again accompanied by the delightful Mike and Ellie. Before we hit the road today I recorded a couple songs for a Virtual Reality video, which was a new experience for me! I'm curious to see how it turns out... I'll definitely send you the link once it's uploaded!

Anyway, I just wanted to say THANK YOU to everyone who supported the California leg of this tour... I love playing in your beautiful state & I anxiously await my next visit!!!

IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Poster showing a purple violin with blue clouds against a dark sky with stars and white clouds. TEXT READS: NPR Tiny Desk Concert Contest Winner Gaelynn Lea with Mike Rufo on guitar. Her tour dates and website are listed below.

Pacific Northwest Tour Dates:

4/23 Ashland, OR at AQUA Restaurant with special guest Mike Rufo: https://www.facebook.com/events/798262697211305/

4/24 Portland, OR at Alberta Street Pub with special guests Lenore & Mike Rufo: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gaelynn-lea-with-mike-rufo-and-special-guests-at-alberta-street-pub-tickets-60277140550

4/25 Seattle, WA at Fremont Abbey Arts with special guests Matt the Electrician & John Elliot: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gaelynn-lea-guest-tickets-56953677984

4/26 Vancouver, BC at The Cultch with special guests David Roche and Mujtaba Saloojee: https://thecultch.com/events/gaelynn-lea-in-concert/

SEE THE FULL TOUR SCHEDULE HERE

Anyway, there are lots more announcements on the horizon, but for now it's time for sleep! Here's a lullaby I wrote, accompanied by Matt the Electrician at Travelers Rest Fest back in August... I'm looking forward to doing a show with him in Seattle this Thursday. Take care and see you soon!

Bedstock 2018: Gaelynn Lea & Matt the Electrician Perform "Grace & a Tender Hand"

VIDEO DESCRIPTION: Gaelynn Lea with her violin and Matt the Electrician with his acoustic guitar are performing a song while sitting on a bed. Behind them is a large white banner that reads "Music Heals / You Can Help" in dark blue font.

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