Julia Massey: News

After a very important, re-grounding year in the sacred Yampa valley, and the discovery that our paths are always unfolding into something beautiful, I am constantly reminded of the people whose paths I have been lucky enough to cross and and will be lucky enough to cross again by hitting the road. So, amidst my own personal meditations, I'm writing to tell you that I'll see you soon, and if you have any invitations for free lodging, I can only promise my ever-evolving skills as a cook and musician. Much love and light to you, Julia

After an incredibly successful second-to-last showcase at Kelly's Mountain Theater venue, a full 13 performers went home to their respective Yampa Valley homes. Although I can't remember them now, I'm sure my dreams that night were full of bubbles, acrylic birds, and harmonicas. A big thank you to the following:
Chanson Evans
John
Rush :)
Jesse Calhoon
Sandy John Carol
String Board Theory
Jen Kolb
Veronica Malachowski
Quincy Davisson
Ben Beall V
Silas Cammer
Katie Wacker

and everyone who came with so much love in their hearts! Thank you for your support.

Now that the equinox has officially passed, those in the northern hemisphere can be thankful for the coming warmth! Look for updates as I plan my first U.K. tour. I am always wanting to be in touch with you all and appreciate your constant love!

After an incredible journey of death defying stunts on snowy highways, blood-stained carpets in Vegas, astroturf lawns, old friends, new friends, I feel confident that I only want two things in life: t-shirts, and sun.

A homeless woman even offered me money.

Of course, it snowed here last night, and that's beautiful too, in it's own way.

A very special thanks to all the bands we played with:
Antiquark
Deaf-Zero
Compass Rose
Armada
Brian Greene Trio
Please Quiet Ourselves
Will Weston
Samuel Huntington

Thanks especially to, Jesse, Jeff, Jonathan, Jason, and Siri

I'm starting to have trouble resisting it. That Colorado friendly spirit. It's forcing me to really want to play shows around here! Thank you so much to Jesse Calhoon and Pat Waters and everyone who came and gave great vibes at the Mountain Theater last month. Check out tour dates on the site, as I hopefully try to book my brains out!

When Maggie, my co-worker, told me that I was in the local Steamboat monthly called, ahem, "The Local," I was fairly surprised. Not only because I didn't consider myself a local quite yet having been here for less than 3 months, but also because I never thought I could receive such a nice review. Honestly, I had to wikipedia some of the references in it. If you want to check out the link to it, it should be available on the website within a couple of days: www.thesteamboatlocal.com,

As the year moves on and time passes as we conceive of it, I am busily trying to book shows for my February California tour--let me know if you have any leads for any cities along the coast~

I love you all!

After a far-too-long hiatus from Brooklyn, I am returning for a far-too-short week to see the sights I love (especially the people). Please come to my show on Wednesday so that I can wrap my arms around you!

After an incredibly warm reception from all of the lovely people at Hahn's Peak, I have been lucky enough to play there next Thursday as well! If you, or any one like you is a musician and wants to join in, or just likes listening, please come! I'm going to try to get there by 8:00. Hope to see you there. Here's the info again:

Located in the front of the Village on Hwy. 129
970-871-1495

Plus, if you've never been, you need to at least eat the delicious food and hang out with the awesome staff and local residents!

For those of you who are familiar with the "locals scene" as its been described to me up at Hahn's Peak and would like to share in some music and food, come and listen! Apparently, not one else will be there to play tonight, so I'm sort of showing up unannounced and hoping that they don't kick me off the stage!

The phone number there is:
970-871-1495

lyrics to future song:

walking around
inside a submarine
waiting below
for a calmer sea
what'll it take
to get some vitamin d?
cause i'm feeling lonely,
and i'm missing the sunbeams
missing the sunbeams
missing the sunbeams

flying above
all the city lights
people look up
at the satellites
what'll it take
to touch the ground tonight?
cause i'm feeling downright
lonely
and i'm missing the moonlight
missing the moonlight
missing the moonlight

and the firewood
sat, stacked in the corner
and the creek
[and the creek]
couldn't drown any longer
cause the clock
didn't wind for the daughter
because time is she
it's just supposed to be-
finished.started

I've landed here for a bit of time now (over a fortnight, at least) and I'm wondering how I'd like to treat this website. I'm thinking: add new lyrics to songs/poetry as often as they come, that way, you can feel free to check whenever you like, and it's fresh off the...not boat, how about brain?

Anyway, if I'm thinking about playing anywhere soon, I'll let you know here, as well. For example: I'm playing at Mahogany Ridge on Monday nights at open mic night, and would love to see you/play with you if you're in the area!

So the Ladyhawke, our trusty veg-powered RV is nearly sold, marking the end of The Break Free Project's maiden voyage across the country . Check out our blog to see the process unfold: flightoftheladyhawke.blogspot.com

Now I'm in Steamboat Springs, CO, figuring out how to make music with people and prepare for the coldest winter of my life!