Plus tour dates, travel musings & a sweet show at The Ordway in St. Paul...
GAELYNN LEA FALL NEWSLETTER
Europe / UK Tour Complete + New Single is Born
Hello, Friends!

Unfortunately it's been WAY too long since I've written, and for that I apologize! I was busy bopping around the States this summer for concerts and conferences (although my husband Paul and I did get some camping in!) and in September he and I flew overseas to do a tour in Paris, Berlin, Dublin, England (5 cities) and Scotland (Glasgow & Edinburgh). It was a fun but busy tour. As always, it's the friendships we've made overseas that makes it all worthwhile. I was lucky to have London-based musician and friend Richard Carter join me on guitar and theremin for the entire tour... That's him in the picture at the top. He's a pretty amazing musician and a wonderful human.
Some highlights of this tour:

  • Paul's parents and brother flew over to Paris so we got to see the sights with them!
  • I met an awesome advocate named Raul in Berlin and got to spend a day with him
  • Richard's parents came to shows in Paris, Berlin and London! They are awesome.
  • Artist Chris Riddell did beautiful live illustrations during my show in Brighton
  • My friend Kapil organized two wonderful shows that we co-billed in Scotland
  • We got to see Edinburgh for the first time and it's a magical, wizardly place
  • Our friend Bartek had us over for dinner and hosted me at Man Met University
  • Our friends Sarah, Babs & Rising Ashes helped us put on a sparkly show in Leeds
  • We returned to Dublin for a show and I got to speak and perform at the Embassy!

Anyway, I am grateful that Paul and I have the opportunity to travel to other countries - it's not something I imagined doing and it wouldn't be possible without the kindness and support of everyone helping us make it happen behind the scenes. Cheers to all our Overseas Accomplices for another successful tour!
New Single and Music Video Out Now
OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO: The Long Way Around by Gaelynn Lea
I am excited to announce that I just released a new single titled “ The Long Way Around ” with an accompanying music video that features the line drawings of artist Lee Zimmerman. Lee and I met way back in 2012 when he did a live painting at one of my shows with Alan Sparhawk. I have been an admirer of his work ever since and I am so pleased he was able to collaborate on this video with me! Dave Mehling, one of my bandmates and a dear friend, did all the filming and editing. I hope you enjoy it! :)

This song and its companion music video was inspired by relationships that take work but are worth it in the end. When we first meet kindred spirits, every interaction is colored by a magical sort of glow. But in our closest relationships, the ones that matter, we will eventually witness not only the best in each other, but also the worst. We can't hide our imperfections forever, and conflict is inevitable. What ultimately matters is how we get through these difficult times. If we are both able to bend, grow, and give each other grace... Then our relationships just might make it out the other side stronger than they were before.

This song was particularly fun to record because my musical friends Alan Sparhawk, Charlie Parr, Dave Mehling, Jeremy Ylvisaker, and Jason McGlone all lent their guitar and synth magic to the piece in the subtlest of ways. It was recorded by Jake Larson in Duluth, who is really wonderful to work with... He's helped me with two of my albums so far at the beautiful Sacred Heart Recording Studio. The track was then mixed by another dear friend named Tucker Martine, who I met in Portland during the very first Tiny Desk Tour back in 2016... This labor of love ended up being quite the collaboration!
LISTEN HERE
Tomorrow Night - Oct. 5th - Come to The Ordway!
I have lots of fun shows c oming up, but I must say I am particularly pumped for the one THIS SATURDAY, October 5th! I got a grant from the Knight Foundation to host a showcase at The Ordway in St Paul and it's going to be so cool! My friends Wheelchair Sports Camp, Billy McLaughlin, and DJ Fun Size will be joining me, as will my full band! The Current is sponsoring the evening. This awesome poster art is by Stigsell Creative.

There will be a pre-show Q&A from 6:30-7pm about accessibility in the arts, then music starts at 7:30pm. From hip-hop to acoustic guitar and everything in between, this show will be a musical joyride that is sure to include artist collaboration, heartfelt lyrics, political insight, and lots of laughs. After the show there will be a reception in the lobby with free desserts and a cash bar.

A limited number of discounted tickets are available for low-income patrons who are unable to afford the full ticket price. Please enter promo code GAELYNN at checkout if you wish to purchase these discounted tick ets. The show has ADA accessible seating and there will be ASL interpretation for the full evening. It's an all-ages event, so bring the whole family! I want this to be a seriously welcoming environment for all music lovers.

There are still tickets available online and at the door, so don't be shy... Come to the show and say hello!
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Tour Dates: Fall 2019

October 5 - Ordway Center for the Performing Arts – St. Paul, MN

October 18 - Weitz Center for Creativity - Northfield, MN

October 19 - Mother Fool's Coffeehouse - Madison, WI

October 20 - The Underground at Detroit Institute of Music Education - Detroit, MI

October 24 – Northern Vermont University – Johnson, VT

October 25 – The Lilypad – Cambridge, MA

October 26 – Stanley-Whitman House – Farmington, CT

October 27 – Mercury Lounge – New York, NY

October 29 – National Gallery of Art – Washington, D.C. (noon performance)

October 29 - Kelly Center for Music, Arts, and Community - Havertown, PA

November 3 - Feed & Seed - Fletcher, NC

November 5 & 6 - TBA - Winston-Salem, NC

November 9 - Unitarian Universalist Church of Buffalo - Buffalo, NY

November 13 & 14 - ARTS/West at Ohio University - Athens, OH

November 15 - Opening for Pigface at Beachland Ballroom - Cleveland, OH

November 16 - Opening for Pigface at Crofoot Ballroom - Pontiac, MI

November 25 - Opening for Pigface at Elysium - Austin, TX

November 26 - Opening for Pigface at Tower Theater - Oklahoma City, OK

November 28 - Opening for Pigface at Record Bar - Kansas City, MO

November 29 - Opening for Pigface at The Cabooze - Minneapolis, MN

November 30 - Opening for Pigface at Thalia Hall - Chicago, IL
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