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Today, on Father's Day, I celebrate some of my favorite fathers.   Seth Hendricks. David Hupp. Brennan Andes. Seth Bernard. Jim Roll. 6 of the 7 key collaborators of this new, Friends with the Weather project are fathers. In the midst of these troubled times where men so often seem to be forces of violence, hate, and misogyny, these men have inspired me deeply to seek another way. These are fathers who nurture, who play, who engage. Who have strong loving arms to comfort & when it's time, set their babies free. These are fathers who teach their sons the meaning & power of consent. These are fathers who support their daughters in discovering their own power, with unconditional & present love. These are fathers who model what it means to be a community builder of hope on behalf of the disenfranchised, the earth, and the next generations. And collaborator #7? Julian Allen, the youngest of our crew, is already nurturing the next generation of young folks in a beautiful way, another lovely embodiment of masculinity that seals this team's chemistry. 

On this Father's Day, we are releasing our second song, "Ezra's Song." The song is a blessing from a father to a child. Today, it is also our blessing and celebration of all of the fathers & men out there bringing the soulful, gentle, nurturing, loving, creating energies into this world. These papas are going to keep on making the music, dreaming the dreams, nurturing the next generations, and lifting up the hope that we can be a part of creating something beautiful.

Yesterday the project was also officially  welcomed into the Earthwork Music Collective. I'm thrilled and honored to be a part of this inspiring group of musicians, educators, and activists who have been a part of my daily soundtrack for years. If you know Earthwork then you know why I'm so excited. If you don't, I highly encourage you to spend some time getting to know this roster of talented & visionary musicians. Read the official Earthwork welcome HERE.

And today...

As brandnew members of the Earthwork Music Collective we're thrilled to get the chance to participate in this sweet compilation project "Earthwork Covers Earthwork." Here's our take on our good friend, collaborator & Earthwork founder Seth Bernard's great tune "My Family." Visit the BLOG for a glimpse at the story of why we chose the song, to see an accompanying original painting by the talented Michigan artist Michael Anne Erlewine, and to see the live video of the recording of the song featuring some very special guests!! 

Download the single or pre-order the entire Earthwork Covers Earthwork album by following the Bandcamp link.

This song was filmed and recorded at Johnny's Speakeasy in Ann Arbor, MI as part of a live acoustic session. The remaining songs from this session will be released as a companion piece to our debut album set to release on September 16, 2016.

I've been hunkered down with these 5 powerful beings these last 2 days...my longtime co-writer/bandmate/collaborator Seth Hendricks, my Mutual Kumquat bandmate David Hupp, my Sweet Insurrection bandmates Brennan Andes & Julian Allen, and longtime friend and Earthwork Music mastermind Seth Bernard. A deeply moving experience & cosmic solstice coincidence to dig into building a new project together amidst the darkest day of the year and today's returning of the light. Feeling a whole lot of joy, love, gratitude and anticipation amidst an apparent no smiles picture policy. Introducing Friends with the Weather...debut album coming in 2016!! Much more exciting news & updates on this project on the near horizon.

¡¡¡¡My brand new music video for "Beautiful" now online!!!! 

To all my lovely friends & family...you are beautiful! To all my bandmates & fellow musicians giving of their souls & sparking inspiration on the daily...YOU are beautiful! To all those activists working tirelessly, selflessly, passionately for a better world...you ARE beautiful. To those feeling low, depressed, lonely, discouraged amidst bullying, prejudice, hate...you are BEAUTIFUL! To my super talented & generous collaborators Dave, Grace, Chelsea...you are BeAuTiFuL! To the 2 loves of my life Heidi & Lucille...BEAUTIFUL hardly touches it! Shout it in the mirror. Say it to your neighbor. Preach it to your community. I am beautiful. You are beautiful. We are beautiful.

Put it in rainbow glittered PEN on your Springtime calendars! So excited to be premiering my new music video for "Beautiful (The Pink Fingernail Song)" at this event on 3/27. The Sweet Insurrection band has never sounded better. Grace Rother and Chelsea Jordan's art/animation never more beautiful. Dave Schall Acoustic's video/audio/editing genius never more on point. And most importantly, there's never been a better time to have a fabulous time while we stand up & raise some $$ as a community...as we persist in this struggle for equality!

Been a super sweet few weeks getting to know this little one...Lucille Wilder Good Beck, born 1/24/15. I know it's way to early to tell her musical tastes but I think there are some very promising signs...she jammed out (opened her eyes...wide) to Missy's halftime performance, seemed to enjoy my all day Bob Marley birthday serenade, and appears to enjoy Pete Seeger lullabies. I'm reluctant but excited to emerge from this precious bubble in coming weeks with a new music video, some exciting Chris Good gigs, and a busy Mutual Kumquat spring (videos, new album, tour). Stay tuned!! 

Despite your baffling electorate, discouraging politricks, and stubborn continuation of prejudicial laws, I can't help falling more in love with you every day.

In the days since walking out of the voter's booth last week I have visited your wineries, your brewpubs, your eateries graced by visionary chefs & winemakers & brewmasters who work in harmony with farmers caring for the earth while bringing tastes alive with passion & creativity.