Springing Forward

I've arrived safely home after a beautiful journey to Memphis, for the Folk Alliance Conference. For 4 full days and nights, I lived in a hotel with amazing musicians from around the world, heard fantastic music non-stop, volunteered tons, and pretty much fell in love with everyone and everything. Whole I did work most of the time I was there, hosting several showcase rooms and doing hallway "security" during the late night showcases, it ended up being the best thing because I got to meet a lot of people. I pretty much couldn't stop smiling.... except for the times I was moved to tears by songwriters Alicia McGovern and Phoebe Hunt .

My room was on the top floor of the Marriott Hotel, where the conference took place. The top 4 floors were dedicated to late night showcase rooms, so from 10:30-3am my bedroom was a showcase room...so as you can image I got little sleep. The amazing men of the Cumberland Collective had a room across the hall from mine, and the party never stopped. I have some fond memories of late night singing my heart out in their room...they had some epic jams and were all about the participation. :)

After hosting showcases and doing security I would go to late(r) night jams at the Constant Clip Records room, where I had the joy of being surrounded by crazy amazing songwriters and enjoying a more mellow vibe than the party-central surrounding my room.

I am excited to be back in Austin, and have been continuing to write new songs, play out, and network as much as I can. SXSW is in 10 days and I am so excited to meet even more amazing musicians from around the world!

Also, I am excited to attend the Kerrville Folk Festival and the Fayetteville Roots Festival this summer- who's coming with me? :)

Until next time,

<3 Daisy