WIN TIX! DRESSES, RANGE OF LIGHT WILDERNESS, & 8 BELLES saturday STARRY PLOUGH + blaze foley tribute AMNESIA tonight + HOUSE OF LOVE cabaret at yoga loft SUNDAY~

hello again!!

news summary: ticket giveaway for saturday's starry plough show, other amazing shows tonight thru monday, gentle yoga's back on this saturday, made a music video with michael musika & eric kuhn, sean hayes new album, winter mix, deli sf emerging band of 2011 contest, slow motion cowboys kickstarter & songs at my birthday show, job & housing list. i think that's it? here goes!

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TICKET GIVEAWAY for SATURDAY at the STARRY PLOUGH with DRESSES, THE RANGE OF LIGHT WILDERNESS, & EIGHT BELLES

to enter, go to the SeaweedSway facebook page at http://facebook.com/theseaweedsway & leave a comment, preferably where you see the contest. ends at 11pm tonight. (if you won recently, yay! and please wait two weeks before entering again.)

seaweedsway in the east bay! this is the kickoff to a new series, 4th saturdays of the month! eight belles is jessi phillip's new project with henry aloysius nagle; they will open the night. dresses is a newish project with erica fink, indianna hale, bob thayer of rad cloud, and sean olmstead of fpodbpod. fun songs that you can dance to. they go on late, midnight til 1am, so if you're in SF carpool organizing is encouraged. (and i am looking for a ride for two people if you have one to offer.) the venue is close to the BART if you don't have a ride. the range of light wilderness are going to have a surprise special guest drummer. you wanna be there! i wanna see you there!

rsvp, repost, & invite friends pretty please: https://www.facebook.com/events/318618634826830/

hear some songs: http://hearitlocal.com/sf/as_live-music?detailID=24391

hear more songs:

http://soundcloud.com/dresses

http://therangeoflightwilderness.bandcamp.com

http://eightbelles.bandcamp.com/album/girls-underground-demos

poster by erica fink

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OTHER GREAT SHOWS THIS WEEKEND:

1) blaze foley tribute tonight at amnesia featuring a crazyamazing lineup:

-big mountain city (adam stephens of two gallants, andrew kerwin of trainwreck riders, & mystery person from holy ghost revival)

-the unforshaven, members of conspiracy of beards

-will sprott of the mumlers

-paula frazer

-grace sings sludge (g.c. of the sandwitches)

-shawn magee of the barbary ghosts (aka amnesia's owner!)

-brendan thomas (you often see him behind the bar of amnesia!)

9pm sharp & only $7 for all this goodness. 

https://www.facebook.com/events/279979158728426/

2) conspiracy of venus is opening for 9th annual cheshire rock opera at oakland metro operahouse friday. we are on around 8:30. wear a costume! (you get a discount if you do, and will feel sillier if you don't)

https://www.facebook.com/events/124545287653938/

3) house of LOVE cabaret fire relief fundraiser at the yoga loft sunday

another incredible lineup. what???! with old school cabaret-ers michael musika, andrew bancroft, kenny taylor, vanessa morrison, brian gorman, and eric maskol. + new schoolers like ginger murray, blythe foster, dave mihaly, & allison lovejoy. + surprise guests! this brigade is led by olive mitra, betsy miller, blythe, & friends... to raise $ for zachary & leta, who lost nearly everything in a recent house fire. 7:30-10:30. bake sale too! let us know if you want to help in anyway.

https://www.facebook.com/events/227549140663143/

4) hot club of cowtown (hot jazz & western swing from austin texas) + aaron harris & the farm band monday at amnesia. START YOUR WEEK OFF RIGHT. 

(to find out about ongoing "friends of seaweedsway" shows- go to http://facebook.com/theseaweedsway and http://seaweedsway.com.)

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Music Video! Michael Musika & Eric Kuhn kindly invited me to be in a music video with them at the Yoga Loft. http://vimeo.com/34742040 It was a learning process for me, superfun, and I'm really grateful for the experience. We bonded with the demo skeleton, despite cutting off his/her head in the shot. Thanks to Brick Thornton, who teaches on Wednesdays, as he let us use the studio with the light! Thank you to Meg & Josh at the Loft for letting us use the space!

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Gentle and Restorative Yoga!

*Saturday Gentle Yoga at the Yoga Loft is back on this week! It's happening every Saturday in February as well. To be on the safe side, please double-check each week:http://theloftsf.com Let me know if you have requests. Beginners welcome. 10:45am-12pm. $10 community class.

*Monday Restorative Yoga, 7:30-9pm, regular class prices apply. ongoing. Relax and rest deeply.

*The Yoga Loft is located at 321 divisadero st. @ page. Please leave a little extra time for parking. Located right off the 24 bus line, close to the 6 & 71 haight st. bus lines.

Another class or two may be added + I intend to sub more, so stay tuned!

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SEAN HAYES NEW ALBUM!!!!!!!!!! listen to two awesome songs from it, "new years day", and "when we fall in" (a duet with frazey ford of the be good tanyas) at http://soundcloud.com/rattlesnakecharm  the album is called "outtakes and alternatives", a compilation of old tracks and almost-lost or forgotten songs. bringing 'em back!! get it all at http://seanhayesmusic.com and/or via itunez. also see his new parlour to parlour episode, made by michael fortes & garrett eaton! http://popdose.com/parlour-to-parlour-episode-37-sean-hayes/

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*WINTER MIX! listen for free @ http://seaweedsway.bandcamp.com it is graced with lovely snowy art from reagan louise wilson! & songs from assateague, ramon and jessica, bob thayer & indianna hale, jeremy rourke, devotionals, arborea, sleepy todd, tiny home, vanessa verlee, waiting room, fpodbpod, obo martin, erica fink & pierce siebers, foxtails brigade, DAD (christine hucal), buxter hoot'n, yesway, collin ludlow-mattson & the folks, passenger & pilot, steffy sue, fox & woman, & jascha.

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The Deli SF has this contest every year, to determine the Bay Area's favorite Emerging Artists from the year before. I got to nominate a few people, and encourage you to vote for them!!! Assateague, Michael Musika, and Slow Motion Cowboys are my top picks! Help them win?! 

http://sf.thedelimagazine.com/snacks/2011

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Speaking of SLOW MOTION COWBOYS, they made a Kickstarter page to help fund their new album, Buzzard Songs. These guys are some of my favorite people and musicians in SF, and their songs for this album are superb. They've done all the recording, over a year ago, just need the funding to press the albums and get them out into the world! Help 'em out? 

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1481955958/kickstart-slow-motion-cowboys-new-album-buzzard-so

Also! They're playing my birthday show at the Make-Out Room Sunday February 19th.Save the date?? The next day is President's Day, so maybe you have the day off and have more of a reason to go out the night before.

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*JOB LIST, join here: http://groups.google.com/group/looking-for-jobs-in-sf-bay-area

POST JOB ANNOUNCEMENTS TO: looking-for-jobs-in-sf-bay-area@googlegroups.com

*HOUSING LIST, join here: http://groups.google.com/group/looking-for-housing

POST HOUSING ANNOUNCEMENTS TO: "looking-for-housing" <looking-for-housing@googlegroups.com>, 

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thank you for reading & for sharing!

xo
jessie

**seaweed sway music, nature, & yoga gatherings**
http://seaweedsway.com !!!!!!!
http://facebook.com/theseaweedsway
http://facebook.com/chasingthemoon

if you would like to join the email list, please email seaweedsway@gmail.com

win tix! SUNDAY: TRAILS & WAYS, ASSATEAGUE, SUZANNE VALLIE make-out room. 1/28 DRESSES, RANGE OF LIGHT WILDERNESS, 8 BELLES starry plough.

hi guys!

guess what? we are giving away tix for sunday's seaweedsway showcase. want to win? simply go to http://facebook.com/hearitlocalsf and comment where you see the show posted. they will pick a winner at random later TODAY. tell your friends! (so they can win you tix ;) 

here are the two remaining shows seaweedsway is presenting this month... come hang out! sunday's show is comprised of three new favorites. i highly recommend you check out their songs via the links below. i listened to assateague on repeat for 3 months straight... and trails and ways' cover of miike snow's "animal" is stellar. check out their sweet percussion too. suzanne vallie is beyond enchanting, her voice and persona. you get to experience this early on sunday, since she's opening at 8pm. doors at 7:30. show goes til 11!

SUN. JAN. 15TH: TRAILS & WAYS, ASSATEAGUE, & SUZANNE VALLIE @ the make-out room, seaweedsway showcase.

rsvp to help others know about the show: https://www.facebook.com/events/331269120219449/

http://hearitlocal.com/#!/sf/as_live-music?detailID=24196

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNi_xKxySos

http://assateague.bandcamp.com

http://trailsandways.com

http://suzannevallie.com/

poster by danny gotimer of assateague! note the talking finger person!

this is the first show for the new seaweedsway in the east bay series! 4th saturdays of the month! 

SAT. JAN. 28TH: DRESSES, THE RANGE OF LIGHT WILDERNESS, & EIGHT BELLES (jessi phillips) at the starry plough! seaweedsway in the east bay!

rsvp pretty please: https://www.facebook.com/events/318618634826830/

http://hearitlocal.com/sf/as_live-music?detailID=24391

http://soundcloud.com/dresses

http://therangeoflightwilderness.bandcamp.com

http://eightbelles.bandcamp.com/album/girls-underground-demos

poster by erica fink of dresses

+ to find out about ongoing "friends of seaweedsway" shows- go to http://facebook.com/theseaweedsway and check http://seaweedsway.com for a community calendar of shows.

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NEWS: 

*gentle & restorative yoga classes, schedule updates!
-saturday gentle yoga at the loft sf is canceled again this week, as well as next. it will be back on the 28th! 10:45am-12pm. $10. http://theloftsf.com
-monday restorative yoga, 7:30-9pm, regular class prices apply. ongoing.

-another class or two may be added + i intend to sub more, so stay tuned!

-the loft is located at 321 divisadero st. @ page.

*winter mix! listen for free @ http://seaweedsway.bandcamp.com it is graced with lovely snowy art from reagan louise wilson! & songs from assateague, ramon and jessica, bob thayer & indianna hale, jeremy rourke, devotionals, arborea, sleepy todd, tiny home, vanessa verlee, waiting room, fpodbpod, obo martin, erica fink & pierce siebers, foxtails brigade, DAD (christine hucal), buxter hoot'n, yesway, collin ludlow-mattson & the folks, passenger & pilot, steffy sue, fox & woman, & jascha.

*sean hayes new album!!!!!!!!!! listen to two awesome songs from it, "new years day", and "when we fall in" (a duet with frazey ford of the be good tanyas) athttp://soundcloud.com/rattlesnakecharm  the album is called "outtakes and alternatives", a compilation of old tracks and almost-lost or forgotten songs. bringing 'em back!! get it all athttp://seanhayesmusic.com and/or via itunez. also see his new parlour to parlour episode, made by michael fortes & garrett eaton! http://popdose.com/parlour-to-parlour-episode-37-sean-hayes/

*work ideas welcome. my job at earthshare california is ending in march. i am exploring new ways to earn $; suggestions welcome. top interests are music (promo & booking), yoga (teaching gentle & restorative classes), dance, healthy sustainable food & farming, & hanging out with kids (i.e. nannying)! am in giant brainstorm mode, so thanks for any ideas, leads, & support!!!

*website + hear it local! http://seaweedsway.com - it has a community calendar as well as a listing of seaweedsway's upcoming shows!! & songs from local bands! if you're in a band, create a page to have your songs & shows listed: http://hearitlocal.com/sf! thanks to hear it local for making the site.

*housing list: http://groups.google.com/group/looking-for-housing

thank you for reading & for sharing!

xo
jessie

**seaweed sway music, nature, & yoga gatherings**
http://seaweedsway.com !!!!!!!
http://facebook.com/theseaweedsway
http://facebook.com/chasingthemoon

TONITE! FOX & WOMAN, DRIFTWOOD SINGERS (LA), TRAVELING KIND @ AMNESIA. 1/15: ASSATEAGUE, TRAILS & WAYS, SUZANNE VALLIE. SEAN HAYES NEW ALBUM! WINTER MIX! THANKS!!!

hi everyone~

we did it! somehow! made it to 2012. which i hear is a new era of peace, and that's how it's feeling already, so i'm convinced that's how it's going to be. also, happy national bird day! enjoy the sky & creatures in it. enjoy it all.

a gigantic THANK YOU to all who participated in the new years eve festivities at amnesia. we had a great time and hope you did too. wow. if that is any indication of how 2012 will go, we're off to a good start. any documentation via photos or videos would be appreciated. also, we're doing another round of t-shirt orders if you'd like one. 

and - back at amnesia TONIGHT, for the first seaweedsway show of the new year!!!kicking it off!!! with folk-rockers, super harmonizers, lovely people, whose music all works really well together - a magic line-up of FOX & WOMAN, THE DRIFTWOOD SINGERS (from LA), & THE TRAVELING KIND (formerly uncle rebel, with members of family folk explosion)! you probably know by now, amnesia is at 853 valencia st. @ 20th, in the mission district of SF. close to BART! 8:30 doors, 9pm show, $7 (worth it)

please rsvp if you would be so kind: https://www.facebook.com/events/195486807212465/ hear it local! http://hearitlocal.com/#!/sf/as_live-music?detailID=24196

here's the full rundown on each band, if you want it.

(if you're already convinced, scroll down for some more news & shows.)

FOX & WOMAN
Fox & Woman is a female fronted folk rock explosion. Very excited to feature them in this show; they wonderfully seeped into my life in 2011 & quickly became one of my new favorites in SF. Their live show continues to blow me away. The group consists of Jess Silva on ukulele and vocals, Emily Haltom on violin and vocals, Julie Indelicato on guitar and vocals, and Andrew Paul Nelson on Mandolin. Tonight they'll be joined by Will, who drummed on their EP, and just returned from England! They predict it'll be cold outside and HOT inside. The band formed around a street poetry scene in the Mission district and started writing songs walking home from bars. 

Did you know? They just released a new EP! LISTEN TO IT here: http://www.foxwoman.bandcamp.com/

Additionally, their song "Break Into My Heart", is featured on the SeaweedSway Winter Mix, second to last song (download it for free): http://seaweedsway.bandcamp.com/

A nice video from their bottom of the hill show, Janeiro ~ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3i1crH92lMc

by michele rider

THE DRIFTWOOD SINGERS

Los Angeles-based old-time folk duo. If you were at Amnesia on Tuesday for the Family Folk Explosion, you may have seen Pearl Charles of the Driftwood Singers up there singing with Matt Adams of The Blank Tapes. She's got an incredible voice, and combining forces with Kris Hutson's vocals, they've got it going on. The close harmony duo have toured extensively over the past two years behind a self-released EP and are recording their follow-up album with Grammy-nominated producer/musician David Mayfield (set for release early this year).

Traveling through, here's a video that gives a good idea of what they do: http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=4K3VpoKnJ5w
One more: http://youtu.be/wBy3YeXAF60

“There’s something magical about The Driftwood Singers.”
- LA Record

“They pen originals, but upon listening, one might think it’s music that originated in Nashville in the ‘30s.”
- Sticky Magazine

“A true Americana sounding band and based out of Los Angeles! Fantastic male/female harmonizing throughout. Beautiful.”
- KZSU Stanford Radio

“…Both basic and complicated, ancient and hyper modern. It seems to say, “OK, so we’ve gone this far with rock and roll and everything, but what if we went the wrong way? Let’s look back and see if maybe we missed something.”
- The Point

THE TRAVELING KINDWe are happy to have them on the bill, you may recall their past incarnation as Uncle Rebel. Folk rock, but perhaps more on the rock side of things. You may also see some of them in the Family Folk Explosion, as they are all collaborators & conspirators in this Bay Area music community. Lucky to have them on board for what promises to be a great night of friends & music.

Annie Lipetz - Vocals, Guitar
Matthew Welde - Vocals, Guitar
Joe Lewis - Bass
Jesse "Lemme" Adams - Synthesizer, Noise
Danny DeMento - Drums

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Traveling-Kind/168121319916190

As always, thanks for any help spreading the word. These shows are a grassroots DIY effort, so inviting friends, reposting, blogging about, and of course attending are so very appreciated. And keeps these gatherings going.

JANUARY SHOWS:

SUN. JAN. 15TH: TRAILS & WAYS, ASSATEAGUE, & SUZANNE VALLIE @ the make-out room, seaweedsway showcase.

rsvp to help others know about the show: https://www.facebook.com/events/331269120219449/

http://hearitlocal.com/#!/sf/as_live-music?detailID=24196

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNi_xKxySos

SAT. JAN. 28TH: DRESSES, THE RANGE OF LIGHT WILDERNESS, & EIGHT BELLES (jessi phillips) at the starry plough! seaweedsway in the east bay!

rsvp pretty please: https://www.facebook.com/events/318618634826830/

http://hearitlocal.com/sf/as_live-music?detailID=24391

+ there are a few "friends of seaweedsway" shows this weekend - FRIDAY, SATURDAY, & SUNDAY- go to http://facebook.com/theseaweedsway to hear all about 'em and checkhttp://seaweedsway.com for a community calendar of shows.

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NEWS: 

*gentle & restorative yoga classes, schedule updates!
-saturday gentle yoga at the loft sf is not happening the 7th or 21st due to a yoga video being filmed in the studio, it is happening the 14th. 10:45am-12pm. $10. http://theloftsf.com
-monday restorative yoga, 7:30-9pm, regular class prices apply. ongoing.

-today, i may be subbing a gentle class at 4:30 for britt fohrman. this is a new weekly class she's teaching, tuesdays & thursdays, that i will be assisting & subbing at times, to add to your calendar.

-another class or two may be added + i intend to sub more, so stay tuned!

-the loft is located at 321 divisadero st. @ page.

*winter mix! listen for free @ http://seaweedsway.bandcamp.com it is graced with lovely snowy art from reagan louise wilson! & songs from assateague, ramon and jessica, bob thayer & indianna hale, jeremy rourke, devotionals, arborea, sleepy todd, tiny home, vanessa verlee, waiting room, fpodbpod, obo martin, erica fink & pierce siebers, foxtails brigade, DAD (christine hucal), buxter hoot'n, yesway, collin ludlow-mattson & the folks, passenger & pilot, steffy sue, fox & woman, & jascha.

*sean hayes new album!!!!!!!!!! listen to two awesome songs from it, "new years day", and "when we fall in" (a duet with frazey ford of the be good tanyas) athttp://soundcloud.com/rattlesnakecharm  the album is called "outtakes and alternatives", a compilation of old tracks and almost-lost or forgotten songs. bringing 'em back!! get it all athttp://seanhayesmusic.com and/or via itunez. also see his new parlour to parlour episode, made by michael fortes & garrett eaton! http://popdose.com/parlour-to-parlour-episode-37-sean-hayes/

*work ideas welcome. my job at earthshare california is ending in march. i am exploring new ways to earn $; suggestions welcome. top interests are music (promo & booking), yoga (teaching gentle & restorative classes), dance, healthy sustainable food & farming, & hanging out with kids (i.e. nannying)! am in giant brainstorm mode, so thanks for any ideas, leads, & support!!!

*website + hear it local! http://seaweedsway.com - it has a community calendar as well as a listing of seaweedsway's upcoming shows!! & songs from local bands! if you're in a band, create a page to have your songs & shows listed: http://hearitlocal.com/sf! thanks to hear it local for making the site.

*housing list: http://groups.google.com/group/looking-for-housing

thank you for reading & for sharing!

xo
jessie

**seaweed sway music, nature, & yoga gatherings**
http://seaweedsway.com !!!!!!!
http://facebook.com/theseaweedsway
http://facebook.com/chasingthemoon

to subscribe to the email list, please send an email to seaweedsway@gmail.com .thank you.

TONiGHT! Holiday SeaweedSway Showcase 7-11pm ~ Foxtails Brigade, Ash Reiter, Jascha, & Conspiracy of Venus @ the Make-Out Room + Winter Mix!

TONIGHT! extra EARLY!

(((Holiday SeaweedSway Showcase!)))

FOXTAILS BRIGADE, ASH REITER, JASCHA, & CONSPIRACY OF VENUS at the MAKE-OUT ROOM

Doors at 7pm // CoV at 7:30pm sharp // $8-10 sliding scale

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/179876755435320/

The rundown:

FOXTAILS BRIGADE are singing songs from their new Christmas album, *&* premiering the video for a perfect song off the album, "I'm Not Really In the Christmas Mood This Year"

hear some of the songs here! http://foxtailsbrigade.bandcamp.com/releases

ASH REITER is releasing her Christmas CD - which is FREE for all who attend! 

hear a couple of the songs here (including a Beach Boys cover)! http://ashreiter.bandcamp.com/

JASCHA returns!! He played the first SWS showcase ever in 2009!! 

http://www.jaschavsjascha.com/

here's a video of a new song, played with daniel fabricant, to entice you!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_1Xr0q_gJs

CONSPIRACY OF VENUS (womens' alt-a'cappella choir, covering Tom Waits, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Rufus Wainwright, & more) are opening the night, 7:30 sharp-8pm.http://conspiracyofvenus.com/

Also, there are going to be TINY CUPCAKES FOR SALE, $1 each, locally made in small batches... 

poster by Ash Reiter

And, be sure to grab a Winter SeaweedSway Mix songlist to share with friends. Some songs up already, including a few for the holidays. 

artwork & design by Reagan Wilson. please take a listen! http://seaweedsway.bandcamp.com

See you soon!

-Jessie

**seaweed sway music, nature, & yoga gatherings**

http://seaweedsway.com !!!!!!!

http://facebook.com/theseaweedsway

http://facebook.com/chasingthemoon

http://seaweedsway.bandcamp.com !!!!

conspiracy of venus 2x (thurs+sun, win tix), ash reiter & foxtails brigade xmas albums, jascha returns, tiny cupcakes, sat & mon yoga, NYE @ amnesia!

hello

hope you have been looking up at the sky a lot lately. shooting stars, lunar eclipses, bright white moon, red too, or maybe orange. meteor shower tonight. there's a lot to see!

this week there are two seaweedsway shows which are also conspiracy of venus performances, thursday in berkeley and sunday in sf. the choir has shifted a bit this year, and i feel like i've had to step it up a little and learn the songs more (ha. ah.), so i'm even more excited to be singing w/ the group. we are bringing back some old songs, and sharing some of the newer ones too. by leonard cohen, joni mitchell, tom waits, rufus wainwright, & even one by our director joyce todd mcbride herself. both nights will be holiday themed. if you're into that. would love to see you there!! 

<< there's a ticket giveaway just ending for thursday's show - get in on it quick! go to http://facebook.com/hearitlocalsf >>

<< and one for sunday's show will be announced on http://facebook.com/theseaweedsway today >>

thurs. dec. 15th: the 21st century, conspiracy of venus, & the northerlies @ the starry plough! berkeley! 1st east bay seaweedsway show! new bands (for my world). saw the northerlies 2x last friday & they rocked my world. 

doors at 8, show at 9

rsvp & tell your friends: https://www.facebook.com/events/168979266530784/

sun. dec. 18th: foxtails brigade, ash reiter (christmas cd release), jascha, & conspiracy of venus @ the make-out room!  seaweedsway showcase holiday style.

doors at 7, conspiracy of venus on first at 7:30 sharp, show goes til 11

rsvp & tell your friends: https://www.facebook.com/events/179876755435320/

poster by ash reiter

+++ sunday surprises: ash reiter will be handing out her new christmas cd for free to all who come. foxtails brigade just came out w/ an amazing new christmas cd too, and - if all lines up - will be premiering a video for one of the songs "i'm not really in the christmas mood this year". tiny cupcakes on sale for $1. (locally made in small batches, just how you like 'em)

sat. dec. 31st NYE! little wings, the range of light wilderness, magic leaves, & au dunes (from portland) at amnesia! a night to remember. in addition to all the other nights to remember! end of the year party for seaweedsway, loving cup, & songbird. magic leaves album release!!!!!!!!!!

*check out the amazing posters that jeff milton made! 

doors at 8:30, little wings on first at 9, show goes til 2am!

rsvp & tell your friends: https://www.facebook.com/events/229946243739190/

                                                                     posters by jeff milton

*some big news... my position at earthshare california is ending in 2-3 months. i will be looking for new ways to earn some $, and am open to all suggestions. top interests are music, yoga, dance, healthy food & farming, & hanging out with kids! am in giant brainstorm mode, so thanks for any ideas.

*new website - http://seaweedsway.com - thanks to hear it local for making the site. it's still in the works, so please keep checking back... it has a community calendar as well as a listing of seaweedsway's upcoming shows!! & songs from local bands! please check it!
& please create a page & if you're in a band http://hearitlocal.com/sf, then your shows will show up on the community calendar, & your songs will be in the online mix.

*the winter mix is allllmost here. it will have lovely snowy art from reagan louise wilson! & songs from assateague, ramon and jessica, bob thayer & indianna hale, jeremy rourke, devotionals, arborea, sleepy todd, tiny home, vanessa verlee, waiting room, fpodbpod, obo martin, erica fink & pierce siebers, foxtails brigade, DAD (christine hucal), buxter hoot'n, yesway, collin ludlow-mattson & the folks, passenger & pilot, steffy sue, fox & woman, & jascha. will post it on bandcamp soon so you can hear the seasonal songs!

*ongoing yoga classes:
-saturday gentle yoga at the loft sf. 321 divisadero st. @ page. 10:45am-12pm. $10. http://theloftsf.com
-monday restorative yoga, 7:30-9pm, regular class prices apply.

(after this week, i'll be out of town + holidays, so both classes resume in 2012)

*2012 shows so far: 

thurs. jan. 5th: fox & woman, the driftwood singers, & the traveling kind @ amnesia

http://hearitlocal.com/#!/sf/as_live-music?detailID=24196

sun. jan. 15th: trails & ways & assateague @ the make-out room, seaweedsway showcase.

http://hearitlocal.com/#!/sf/as_live-music?detailID=24196

sat. jan. 28th: dresses, the range of light wilderness, & eight belles (jessi phillips) at the starry plough! seaweedsway in the east bay!

http://hearitlocal.com/sf/as_live-music?detailID=24391

thank you!

xo
jessie

**seaweed sway music, nature, & yoga gatherings**
http://seaweedsway.com !!!!!!!
http://facebook.com/theseaweedsway
http://facebook.com/chasingthemoon

tuesday night w/ montana rose, WELL-WORN (ny/canada), & adam kirk @ amnesia. conspiracy of venus, ash reiter, foxtails brigade, jascha shows. winter mix coming soon!

hey everyone!
hope you all are well.

i added a last minute show tonight (tuesday) & wanted to let you all know... this newly formed duo, WELL-WORN, is touring through from Upstate, NY & Ontario, Canada, & features accordion, guitar, autoharp and drums. their album name, "Live Under the Sea", is fitting for a Seaweed Sway show! named so because they recorded in bandmember Matt's childhood bedroom, which is sponge painted in an "ocean-themed" blue-green color scheme. we like the ocean!!

Adam Kirk is opening the night, at 9:30, doors at 9. in Adam's words: "i used to play guitar for the beautiful Joan Baez, then i played guitar for the mystical Sean Hayes - how lucky i be! i'll be singing songs that i have written." excited to hear his tunes again!

Montana Rose!! you may know her from Conspiracy of Venus. lucky for us, she has her own songs too! her lyrics will snatch your attention as you find your head bobbing to melodies backed by Mandi (her mandolin). Always a treat when she is accompanied by local percussion talent, Rob Johnson.

special thanks to adam & montana for rallying to play with two days notice. :)

doors @ 9pm. adam plays at 9:30. $5-7. (after the weekly open mic, 7-9pm, which is FREE.) at amnesia music hall. hope to see you there!!!

rsvp::: https://www.facebook.com/events/285972198105396/
http://well-worn.bandcamp.com/
http://www.myspace.com/adamfkirk
http://soundcloud.com/montana-rose

*in other news - i finally got a website - http://seaweedsway.com - which has a community calendar as well as a listing of seaweedsway's upcoming shows!! & songs from local bands! please check it!
if you are in a band, please create a page & add your shows & songs - http://hearitlocal.com/sf

*also, the winter mix is coming soon! if i can figure out how to get it out into the world. it will have lovely snowy art from reagan louise wilson again! & songs from assateague, ramon and jessica, bob thayer & indianna hale, jeremy rourke, devotionals, arborea, sleepy todd, tiny home, vanessa verlee, waiting room, fpodbpod, obo martin, erica fink & pierce siebers, foxtails brigade, DAD (christine hucal), buxter hoot'n, yesway, collin ludlow-mattson & the folks, passenger & pilot, steffy sue, fox & woman, & jascha.

*save the dates:

dec. 15th: the 21st century, conspiracy of venus, & the northerlies @ the starry plough! berkeley! 1st east bay seaweedsway show!

dec. 18th: foxtails brigade, ash reiter (christmas cd release), jascha, & conspiracy of venus @ the make-out room! 7pm doors, 7:30pm we sing. seaweedsway showcase.

dec. 31st NYE! little wings go on first at 9 (doors at 8:30), then the range of light wilderness, magic leaves, & au dunes from portland! a night to remember. in addition to all the other nights to remember! end of the year party for seaweedsway, loving cup, & songbird. check out the amazing poster that jeff milton made! (athttp://facebook.com/theseaweedsway)

jan. 5th: fox & woman + the driftwood singers @ amnesia

jan. 15th: assateague @ the make-out room, seaweedsway showcase.

jan. 28th: dresses, the range of light wilderness, & eight belles (jessi phillips) at the starry plough! seaweedsway in the east bay!

*next yoga classes:
saturday gentle yoga at the loft sf. 321 divisadero st. @ page. 10:45am-12pm. $10.
monday restorative yoga, 7:30-9pm, regular class prices apply.

both of these classes are ongoing, but please check the schedule before going around the holidays: http://theloftsf.com

good times ahead.

thank you!
jessie

**seaweed sway music, nature, & yoga gatherings**
http://seaweedsway.com !!!!!!!
http://facebook.com/theseaweedsway
http://facebook.com/chasingthemoon

win tix 4 sunday! collin & the folks, waiting room, sleepy todd, casual dolphins EARLY~ restorative yoga mondays~ conspiracy of venus in dec~ NYE with little wings, magic leaves, range of light wilderness, & au dunes

hey everybody! 

hope you all have been having a good week...

amidst all the up & down happenings of the world, some good news! i'm GIVING AWAY TIX for SUNDAY's seaweedsway showcase! with music by collin ludlow-mattson & the folks, casual dolphins, waiting room, & sleepy todd & dj'ing by andrew kerwin of trainwreck riders. 

for a chance at winning, go to the seaweedsway fb page (http://facebook.com/theseaweedsway) & leave a comment. contest closes thursday at midnight (or is it technically friday 12am). a winner will be selected at random - out of a hat - and announced on friday. 

one of my favorite posters ever, made by ronnie bush of waiting room

more about the show ! 

for those of you who may not know, WAITING ROOM is ronnie's band!!! she plays banjo, bass, & sings. with lauren & rose. come check it out! AND, SLEEPY TODD is treating us to a short set, opening the night at 8pm. doors are super early at 7:30. ANDREW KERWIN aka AK from trainwreck riders is gonna dj, spinning records of old-timey favorites. COLLIN LUDLOW-MATTSON & THE FOLKS are back!! folk-rock like only collin can do... he'll be joined by matt adams (back from brazil!), will halsey, sean olmstead, & indianna hale... maybe a couple other special guests... CASUAL DOLPHINS are quite new to my ears, looking forward to some surf-rock, featuring ED Gomez of the Dead Westerns, Boof of Trainwreck Riders/Dead Westerns, Nick G., and I think Lucas Boilon... sweeet!

$8 for a wonderful night of songs. 

please rsvp if you can be there, to help spread the word: https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=175264682553612

some places to listen:

http://collinludlow-mattsonandthefolks.bandcamp.com/ (with matt adams, indianna hale, sleepy todd, & lucas boilon) 

http://soundcloud.com/waitingroom37 (new demo up)

http://www.reverbnation.com/casualdolphin

http://sleepytodd.bandcamp.com (got upgraded to bandcamp! hear his stellar album "songs", & a live comedy set he did back in the day)

http://astralmaps.wordpress.com AK gettin' old-timey on the radio!

at the show, be sure to pick up your copy of the 2012 poor bastard's sf almanac & daily planner, hand-made by stephen & friends, this year w/ a superduper local mix cd, for only $10! this calendar is so great - it has all sorts of useful relevant information - last BART times, fair trade coffee locations, companion planting info, music charts, free museum days, how to recognize & what do during an opiate overdose (no kidding) & more! i will bring some more seaweedsway autumn treasury cd's as well, which are free while they last. (bring empty jewel cases if you have 'em!)

yoga news

restorative yoga is ongoing mondays, 7:30-9pm at the loft sf. 321 divisadero st. @ page. regular class prices apply. (https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=286965077992106) the saturday class is canceled for one more weekend while i take a fun anatomy teacher training. check http://theloftsf.com for the full schedule...

***your input requested: I'm still trying to figure out if we should add a wednesday gentle yoga class for the next few weeks and/or the new year. if that is a good time for you to come to class, i'd love to hear from you!

also recommended this month:

*thursday november 17th: songbird music series presents: depeche mode & david bowie tribute night at el valenciano. a portion of the proceeds go to local performer & cancer survivor Sara Mitra Payan's Cobra Expenses

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=133719746736003

*thursday nov. 17th thru sunday nov. 20th: dan wool composed music for another dance piece by liss fain. "the false & true are one. a performance installation with prologue: art is not in some far off place." at the yerba buena center for the arts. i'm going friday! come with me!! :)

https://www.facebook.com/events/170969879661661/

*saturday november 20th: the blank tapes are playing a free show at the apple store! 2-3pm. downtown SF. presented by kc turner. https://www.facebook.com/events/197128940352416/

december seaweedsway shows:

saturday december 10th ! full moon show at the yacht club in sausalito. 7am-1pm. loving cup presents. details coming soon.

thursday december 15th ~ seaweedsway in the east bay! with the 21st century (pop), conspiracy of venus (alt-acapella choir), & the northerlies (folk-pop) at the starry plough. in berkeley right off the BART line

sunday december 18th seaweedsway showcase at the make-out room with foxtails brigade, ash reiter (christmas cd release), jascha, & conspiracy of venus (early set)... 7pm!! holiday surprises & winter solstice!

NYE saturday december 31st with little wings, magic leaves, range of light wilderness, & au dunes (pdx) at amnesia. magic leaves album release! a grand end of the year party for seaweedsway, songbird, & loving cup, to celebrate a year of collaborations & booking shows at amnesia. bringing in 2012!

https://www.facebook.com/events/229946243739190/

....things to explore....

sean hayes new album out on itunes: http://itunes.apple.com/us/preorder/outtakes-alternatives/id479327689

hear it local signup, be part of sf music calendar: http://hearitlocal.com/sf/

new music video from michael musika, "we all are animals": http://vimeo.com/32188427

feist & little wings, "look at what the light did now": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rm3nPuyQBjQ

parlour to parlour with magic leaves, the journey: http://popdose.com/parlour-to-parlour-episode-35-magic-leaves/

new video from magic leaves, from their new album: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jimlIh4S4nE

occupy sf 11-11-11 music fest video: http://vimeo.com/32073063

jeremy rourke new stop motion animation video for "rollinsville": http://vimeo.com/31977479

help fund rupa & the april fishes new album: https://www.wepay.com/donate/fishfood

help the california honeydrops get "big": http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/cahoneydrops/make-the-honeydrops-big-0

chasing the moon, new episode from active child: http://facebook.com/chasingthemoon/ + http://chasingthemoon.pdcst.com

earthshare california: https://www.facebook.com/earthshareca

looking for or offering housing: http://groups.google.com/looking-for-housing

offering or looking for jobs: http://groups.google.com/group/looking-for-jobs-in-sf-bay-area

bike with new friends: http://groups.google.com/group/down2ride / down2ride@googlegroups.com (description from rachel: Bay Area bikers who are down for long(er) fun(ner) rides, or short(er), steep(er) jaunts. Destinations include Stinson Beach, Pt. Reyes, Mt.Tam, Mt. Diablo, Santa Cruz, etc. For people who are pumped to ride 60-100 miles for the Best ice creamery, brewery, or bakery. All good things end with y.)

Seaweed Sway in other realms: http://facebook.com/theseaweedsway  + http://hearitlocal.com/sf/as_music-resources?detailID=440

...the general sway...

*monthly shows:

third sundays at the make-out room on 22nd st. in sf

fourth saturdays at the starry plough in berkeley, starting in january

full moon celebrations to share the new chasing the moon episode

*for those who have inquired about booking shows, thank you. i'm slowing down a little & not adding many new shows for the next couple of months at least. please stay in touch & perhaps we can set something up down the road.

*hear it local, to everybody: please make a page on http://hearitlocal.com ! if you are in a band, please add your shows... which will show up on http://seaweedsway.com once it's done. this can help us all keep track of all our favorite shows!

**want to help with the autumn & winter treasury mix cd's??

if you have extra old-fashioned cd cases (the big bulky plastic kind) that you'd like to recycle & donate, or if you have ideas of how to cheaply & effectively make lots of mix cd's (batches of 100-300), i would love to hear your suggestions...  thanks to brian b. & elijiah p. at rough house, dan wool, & dena for helping me burn cd's this time around! thank you to reagan wilson, who is creating the cover art & is inspiring the actualization of this project!

**have ideas for seaweedsway?? please get in touch! thanks for your patience with my slow responses. i like hearing from people who made it to the end of this email especially. :)

thanks so much for supporting & being a part of this project. see you soon.

jessie

this is a semi-weekly email, mostly about upcoming music, yoga, & nature gatherings in the sf bay area.