Kina Grannis

Live Show On StageIt Today!

Hey Patrons! Thanks to the request of our Exec Level Patrons, I'll be holding a special live show on StageIt.com today during which I'll be playing some of my older songs! You guys determine the set list, so don't forget to vote! Tickets are pay what you can, with a minimum of 50 cents. If you can't afford that (or don't have a credit card) you can request to "hitch hike" and a generous fan (or myself) may pick you up before the show :) Tickets & show info: 2015-07-13 16:46:03 +0000 UTC View Post

Maryanne + Oldies Request Show!

Happy Monday, wonderful humans!

Here's a live rendition of "Maryanne" from Elements, I hope you enjoy it!

Also, thanks to YOUR requests, I have finally decided to do another Oldies Request show on StageIt.com! I'm very excited to show these old songs a little love again. Be sure to vote for your favorites by Friday!

Vote for your favorite KG Oldies:

https://kinagrannis.typeform.com/to/u0Voix 2015-07-06 23:40:30 +0000 UTC View Post

How To Play "Little Worrier" On Guitar (Tutorial)

Hey Patrons! 

This video is thanks to my Executive Level Patrons! Thanks to all of you who helped me decide to 1. make another tutorial and 2. do it for "Little Worrier". 

I apologize in advance, my teaching skills are a little rusty and I may have taught it in a very weird way. BUT--I believe in you! Remember, ever guitar player once was a person who had no idea what they were doing :) 

Good luck!

Kina

Bad Blood Cover

Hey friends!

Did a little cover of "Bad Blood" for this week's #KinaMonday. I had SO much fun working with Clara. She is such a talent and has such a killer voice. Hope you enjoy the video!

As always, much love and gratitude to you all for supporting music!! You're changing the game and you are awesome.

Kina

Sorry - Kina Grannis

Hey  beloved Patrons!

Here's "Sorry", one of the bonus tracks from Elements. Lately this song has been a favorite of mine to sing, so I've been wanting to make a video of it for some time! If you haven't read my blog post about this song (plus a little guide to conflict resolution), you can check that out here: http://kinagrannis.tumblr.com/po...

Time Travel...

Here's something a little different for you all today! I got to work with the lovely folks at I Love Makeup to do a little time travel. They took me through 4 decades of style, decor and makeup. Get ready for some very strange versions of me! Haha. Enjoy and happy Monday, everyone :)

Kina

P.S. Don't forget we have a Patron-Only Spreecast tomorrow at 12pm PDT. I'll post the private link again tomorrow before we go live!

Proposals, Imaginary Bunnies, & Zenning Out // It's Question Time! (Pt. 1)

Thank you to my Executive Level Patrons for helping me make this video!! I've got a second batch of your questions that I'll be releasing in part 2 sometime soon. Hope you can handle my rambling... :D Happy #kinamonday, y'all.

See You Again (Cover)

Hey Patreon Fam :) Got something a little different for you all this week. I was really moved by this song--it got me thinking a lot about loss and the people I love. I shot the video right after I finished arranging and recording all the vocals on the track when I was really caught up in all my feelings. Wasn't planning on shooting that day (hence the hoodie, hair, lack of makeup), but something about the rawness of that moment felt like the right thing for this song. Happy Monday friends

Milestones + a little preview

Hi Patrons :) There's been a bit of confusion regarding hitting (and unhitting) my 3rd milestone lately so I just wanted to clear it up. Basically what happened is that a very generous patron decided to boost me up for a month (which was awesome of said patron), however, when the pledge was adjusted back down, the milestone was revoked. As a result, I'll be holding off on sharing that first song a little longer until we get back up to that milestone for good. I hope you all are ok with this and...

Behind The Scenes - Life On The Road

This last year of touring has been one of the most memorable, fun, and amazing experiences in my life. You guys have gotten to see me on stage, but now I want to share with you a bit of what goes on off stage. Hope you enjoy this little glimpse into my world :)

Important updates for Patrons!

Hello beloved Patrons! As I've mentioned before, I'm still figuring Patreon out--finding the ways it works and doesn't work for myself, as well as the ways it works and doesn't work for all of you. My ultimate goal is for all of us to feel happy and good about all things Patreon! I'm made a couple small adjustments to get us a little closer to that. As my Patrons, it is of utmost importance to me that I am open about any and all changes with you because 1. this is OUR world, and you should kn...

Dear River - The Beach House Sessions

Had so much fun shooting this at the Mobli Beach House in Venice Beach, CA! Hope you enjoy it :) Don't forget we have a patron-only Spreecast tomorrow at 1pm PDT. Tune in here: http://www.spreecast.com/events/patron-only-spreecast See you soon and thank you for being stellar :) Kina

Forever On Your Side - Official Music Video

Hello! I'm so excited to share the official music video for "Forever On Your Side"--my song with Jesse (Imaginary Future) from his new album. We had a lot of fun adventuring through nature on this one :) Enjoy and happy Monday! Kina

Milestones!!

As you may have noticed, due to your insane support and generosity, we just hit my 3rd milestone!!! Do you know what this means? This means I am going to share with you the first song I ever wrote. However much I'd like to believe I can count the masterpieces my 6 year old self wrote (ie Teeny Bear Goes Sailing or Oh The Hummingbird), what I've promised here is to share my first REAL song. The first song that miraculously came through me just about a month after I started teaching myself guitar....

Chains - Nick Jonas Cover (Ft. Sam Tsui)

Hello all! Hope you guys enjoy this cover of Chains I did with Sam. HE IS SO TALENTED!! We had such a fun time shooting this video up in Mandeville Canyon in LA. It was pretty picturesque! Thank you all for your awesomeness and support. More from me soon! xo Kina

Home

“Home” is one of the bonus tracks on my album Elements. (You can find it on iTunes here.) To formally introduce you two, here’s an audio stream of the song for you to listen to, as well as a little explanation of what the lyrics mean to me. My childhood was pretty wonderful. So wonderful, in fact, that often when I reflect back on it, look through pictures, watch old home movies, etc, the overwhelming nostalgia makes it feel as if I’m mourning its loss. My sisters and I have all grown u...

Thank you.

Just an end-of-week note of appreciation! Feeling very grateful for you all. Thank you for supporting art and allowing me to continue making music <3 Hope you all have a safe, happy and fulfilling weekend! Kina

FourFiveSeconds ft. Imaginary Friend & David Choi

Oh, just singing with two of my favorite people ever! Had a lot of fun making this with David and Jesse :) Hope you guys enjoy! Thanks as always for your amazing support and generosity. You guys are just the best <3 Kina

Mondays

2.23.14 After waking up this morning to my voice mysteriously being unable to produce any sound, it occurred to me that for the first time in a year and a half I would be rendered videoless on a Monday. Normally this would have really stressed me out, but lately I’ve had this little idea brewing, and in a weird way my inability to make a video today felt like the universe’s way of saying—hey kid, it’s time! If I’m being completely honest, this is an idea I intended to flesh out a bit ...

Coffee - Sylvan Esso Cover

Hello from the road! Hope you enjoy this cover with my bandmates. They're kind of the best ever. I can't believe we only have 3 tour dates left. How has time flown by so quickly?! The Elements Tour has been the most fun and memorable tour I have ever experienced in my life, and I just wanted to thank you all again for making it possible. Your support and generosity has helped make this tour the absolute best ever. THANK YOU!!! I will never quite understand how I got so lucky as to have humans ...

Valetine ft. Special Guest

Happy almost Valentine's Day, Patrons! Here's a silly little version of "Valentine" from the road! In St. Louis today and off to Kansas City tomorrow! Btw, I owe you guys an mp3... digging around the archives for something fun to share :) Hope you all are doing well! Kina

On The Road - The Elements Tour

A little glimpse of my life on the road. Excited to be back on tour for the next few weeks! Get your tickets if you haven't yet! www.kinagrannis.com Feb 4 Carrboro, NC Feb 6 Atlanta, GA Feb 7 Nashville, TN Feb 9 St Louis, MO Feb 10 New Orleans, LA Feb 13 Houston, TX Feb 14 Austin, TX Feb 15 Dallas, TX Feb 17 Denver, CO Feb 18 Salt Lake City, UT Feb 20 San Diego, CA Happy Monday friends <3 Kina

This Far - Kina Grannis

Hey everyone! Hope you enjoy "This Far"! Keep an eye out for details on a Patron-only spreecast this Wednesday. I'll be sending out the information soon! Happy (end of) Monday, everyone <3 Kina,

&quot;Oh Father&quot; Music Video + Behind the Music

Hello friends! Welcome to my ramblings. I just wanted to share a bit about what this song and video mean to me. Before I start, though, I want to talk a little bit about my thoughts on song meanings in general. Of course, every song begins with some original meaning for the songwriter--that first idea that sparked it into existence and allowed it to be a cohesive thought to explore and write about. However, in my opinion, that original intent of the song, while certainly important, is not nece...

Thinking Out Loud

Happy Monday, all! My friend recently introduced me to this song and it was just too lovely not to cover. Hope you enjoy it! In other news... I just want to know you all! Below you'll find some questions (and some answers, as well). I would love if you would answer these as well in the comments on my Patreon page so I can get to know you guys a bit better. <3 Kina 1. What were you doing RIGHT before I interrupted your life with this video?? After writing that question I realize that my ...

Write It In The Sky

Happy 2015! I'm feeling like doing a little sharing with you all :) I wrote "Write It In The Sky" about when Jesse and I got engaged--August 10th, 2012, just over a year before we got married. I'll leave out all the little details, but it was lovely and perfect, and, fun fact, it took place exactly where I'm singing the song in this video. Just felt right to record the song there today :) Well that's all for now. Hope you all are doing great! <3 Kina

&quot;My Dear&quot; - Live at YouTube Space LA

Had so much fun performing "My Dear" live with my band at YouTube Music Night! I was ALMOST over a cold, but not quite, so please forgive my mediocre post-cold vocals ;) Hope you all are well and happy almost new year!! Kina

I'll Be Home For Christmas

Happy holidays everyone! <3 Kina

Thank You Show Archive!

Beloved Patrons! If you missed the live show today, have no fear, it was recorded and will be viewable for the next week! I played some songs, rambled a LOT, and just had the best time virtually hanging out with everyone. Click the link to watch the show! (The embedded video doesn't work) http://www.spreecast.com/events/patron-only-thank-you-show Happy holidays and thank you for your awesomenes...

Patron-Only Show Tomorrow!

Hey everyone! Our Spreecast is less than 24 hours away! If you're free, let's hang out tomorrow December 21 at 12PM PST / 3PM EST. I'll be singing some songs, answering questions and possibly drinking some tea :) Here's the link: http://sprc.st/s11fK See you tomorrow! Kina Ps. $25 Patrons - For those planning to come, today is your last day to reserve your tickets and meet and greet passes for the February tour next year. Check yo...