Hello Fellow Bards!
This month we'll be taking a more intentional look at hammer-ons and pull offs, and to get started, I want to share the tabs for Wet Mountain Gang with y'all (See the attachment in this post).
Compared to most songs we've done on here, this one is pretty simple (though it sounds complex), and it's a good test of your comfort level with hammer-ons and pull-offs.
Not familiar with hammer-ons and pull-offs? No worries! That's what we'll be going over in the...
2025-05-12 18:30:41 +0000 UTC
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Dear Friends,
I wanted to share a little clip with you from my show at the county jail. This was my first live show in 5 years and it was truly a heart warming experience.
I’m always surprised by how many avenues for connection and conversation music can open, how it breaks down barriers and allows you to get straight to the heart of a shared experience, emotion, or love that you might have never accessed otherwise.
And this particular show helped me see that an...
2025-05-06 21:02:33 +0000 UTC
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Dear Friends,
I've had such a beautiful experience escaping into this song.
There's a whole world here and I'm delighted I get to share it with you.
This feels like a very fitting title track for the next album and I LOVE the cellos Kristen added! After listening in a few different systems I may turn them up, but here's a peek at my first proper mix :)
I'm off to edit another song so I can send it to her before she leaves for tour, but I'll be catching up on messag...
2025-04-23 21:07:59 +0000 UTC
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Dear Friends!
I’m so excited to perform the second half of the new album for you on Tuesday the 29th of April! 🕊️
I’ll send out a reminder the day before, but I wanted to share the link early so you can mark your calendars!
Stay tuned for another exciting album update coming soon! 😎
Love,
Eva
2025-04-16 21:39:05 +0000 UTC
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Dear Friends,
This past week I've been experimenting with the best way to capture audio for live videos, which lead me to update my operating system and, therefore, my recording software *screams of horror*.
This desperate act was born from a long standing desire to have studio quality audio with my videos.
I'm happy to say that after hours of nearly pulling my hair out and contacting many different support lines, I have seemingly accomplished the impossi...
2025-04-08 19:43:37 +0000 UTC
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Dear Friends!
I wanted to share a little jam session I had recently with my new pal Kristen.
I've been wondering what it would feel like to perform with a cellist and I can honestly say it feels magical!
We didn't have much time to work up an arrangement, but here's a little sketch we did for Queen of the Sparrows.
I'm so excited to be back home catching up on messages and Bard lessons and diving into some editing for the record :)
More soon!
Love,
2025-03-26 14:12:09 +0000 UTC
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Hello Friends!
…Wow. I suppose it was cavalier of me, but I thought phase two would be the easy phase. I thought I would even have days to spare after completing my goals, after all, I’ve been in excellent vocal shape 🧐
As you’ll see, we had a few curve balls.
In spite of my over optimistic predictions, I’m happy to say, we met our recording goals for this trip and I’m thrilled with how everything is feeling and sounding!
And now… it’s time to shift ge...
2025-03-20 19:06:45 +0000 UTC
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Hello Friends!
We made it to Cotopaxi and dove right into recording...
Here's a little update about the process, the power of absolute quiet, and the magic of recording in Grandma Honey's old bedroom :)
Thinking of you all and feeling so excited about this record!
Love,
Eva
2025-03-12 19:51:37 +0000 UTC
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Dear Friends!
I love letting you in on the recording process so you can hear how a song transforms over time.
Today I'm sharing a rough mix of Riding Through the Glen with the final cello.
I'm still figuring out what other instruments will make up the final arrangement, partially because I'm still trying to determine the palate for the whole album, but at the moment, I'm considering bass, harp, regular mandolin and possibly low whistle.
What do you hear when you li...
2025-03-04 22:37:15 +0000 UTC
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Dear Friends,
I’m back in singing shape, and not only that, I’m preparing to do my first in person concert since 2020! 🌝
Last summer, thanks to the help of my dear friend Lisa, I booked a show, that I’ve very much been looking forward to, for some of the inmates at the Larimer County Jail.
If my health continues to improve, I hope this will be the first of a handful of shows in Colorado this year!
The show is on March 8th, and I won’t lie, I’m a littl...
2025-02-18 23:17:56 +0000 UTC
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Dear Friends,
I wanted to give you a little peek at a new section for the Will Scarlet instrumental 🥀
This is the starry night part of his adventure, and one of the trickier things I’ve written! It’s taken me some time to master the slides and shifts, and I’m not quite consistent yet, but here we are 🙃
I’m getting so excited to finish this one.
Thank you for making it possible for me to continue composing and recording, more coming soon!
Love,
...
2025-02-12 01:50:46 +0000 UTC
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Dear Friends,
This is a subject that is near to my heart because, many moons ago, I nearly gave up making music after letting one intense critical voice into my life.
Here's a bit of my story, what I've learned about critical voices, and how I deal with them today.
Dear Friends!
Going through your comments on my last post and looking up your favorite folk songs was a wonderful journey.
Today, I've been listening to them all collected in one playlist (while doing some much needed studio organization and cleaning!) and I'm blown away by the synergy.
I had to share the result with you and thank you for curating my new favorite folk playlist!
Here are all your song suggestions, or at least the ones I could find on Spotify, in ...
2025-01-29 22:59:42 +0000 UTC
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Dear Friends!
While I’m on vocal rest, I could use your help fleshing out my playlist with some fresh inspiration ✨
What is one of your favorite folk songs?
Comment below and feel free to share the story of when you first heard it 🙃
Hugs from Colorado!
Eva
2025-01-21 19:10:23 +0000 UTC
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Dear Friends,
Happy New Year!
Thank you all for stepping into 2025 with me 🕊️
I figured it was high time for an album update, bumps and all. Some exciting news and some re-assessing of my recording plan as I wait to see a specialist regarding growing vocal fatigue. Here are the highlights:
- David returns this month to finish the cello on Riding Through the Glen!
- Switching from vocal recording to finishing the Octave mandolin ...
2025-01-08 01:13:12 +0000 UTC
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My Dear Friends,
Making a vision board is a magical thing.
As I’ve been journaling and contemplating what I’d like to see more of in my life next year, you all have been in my heart and on my mind.
What would you like to see more of in your own life in 2025?
And what would you like to see more of in this Secret Hollow?
This year my vision board is a reminder to keep my heart a beautiful place so I can share beautiful music with you 🕊️
...
2024-12-31 01:12:26 +0000 UTC
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Dear Friends!
How is it December already? 🤯
In between recording and decorating for Christmas, I’ve been polishing up song number 8 for the new record so I can debut it for you on this month’s show, which will be Tuesday Dec 17th!
I’m so happy with this one and I can’t wait to share it with you live and hear what you think ❤️
I also can’t believe that we’re one song away from having a complete album’s worth of songs! 🤯
I’ll be pluggi...
2024-12-09 19:36:53 +0000 UTC
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Dear Friends!
I’ve made a cello buddy 😎
This is David from Schrello Classic and he is currently writing and recording a cello part for Riding Through The Glen!
I asked him for an improv clip to share and this is what he sent!
I love how this is sitting and I feel more confident after hearing a sample that octave mandolin and cello will make a great foundation for this next record.
What do you think?
2024-11-29 20:13:24 +0000 UTC
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Dear Friends!
I’m so excited to debut another finished song for you, one week from today, on this month’s Secret Hollow Show!
Any guesses what the title is? 🦋
Early Show 12:00 pm MST:
https://www.youtube.com/live/dhXbvLhbleI?si=5R-AcMpKxff1OcDq
Late Show 6:00 pm MST:
2024-11-19 19:15:14 +0000 UTC
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Dear Friends!
Casey has been working with our wonderful friends at Hahn Reindeer Farm, taking family Christmas portraits this month.
He let me tag along on the last trip and even took a Lady Moon portrait so that I could send y’all a Christmas card this year! 🌝✨
If you’d like one, please drop me a message on Patreon with your name and address!
Also! If you’re in Northern Colorado and you’d like to do a Family Christmas card with Piper the adorable reind...
2024-11-11 17:38:02 +0000 UTC
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Hello Friends!
While Casey and I were house sitting for his folks these last few weeks, we stumbled upon a beautiful hidden glen surrounded by cottonwood trees on one of our walks.
After three attempts to record a full live performance without too much wind noise, too many loud jays, and too many dogs, I finally got the take I was hoping for on the very last try before the sun went down!
I’m so excited to share it with you here first before I publish it next week 🕊...
2024-10-31 18:43:02 +0000 UTC
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Dear Friends!
I’m so excited to announce that we printed 100 limited edition 11 x 11 Single Art posters to commemorate the release of the Blacksmith!
These are signed and numbered and just went live in the shop!
https://ladymooncries.myshopify.com/products/limited-edition-blacksmith-album-art-posters
I wanted to give you the ...
2024-10-15 22:25:29 +0000 UTC
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Dear Friends,
I apologize for this show being a few weeks late!
I’m so excited to debut a brand new song that I haven’t even shared a draft of yet! 🙀
It’s my three chords and the truth song (although I think technically it has 5 chords) and it’s called Queen of the Sparrows 🕊️
Tune in one week from today for a little chat and to be the very first folks to hear it in its fresh and somewhat clumsy adolescent stage 😉
Love y...
2024-10-01 21:49:17 +0000 UTC
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Hello from The Secret Hollow Studio!
Today marks the first official day of hot mics here 🎙️
Rather than record for three weeks straight, I decided to use the first week of dedicated studio time to woodshed the most difficult parts of each song with the metronome…. often at maddeningly slow speeds 🐌
But boy, has it been a game changer!
Today, when I turned on the mics, things went so much smoother than I hoped. I got the performance I wanted in f...
2024-09-24 22:47:22 +0000 UTC
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Hello Friends!
In my effort to record more full length live videos this year, I thought I would share a little first look at what I've been creating in my studio :)
I'd love to get live performances of all the songs from the first album up on YouTube as well as an updated version of Arthur McBride. I'm thinking of maybe mixing in some songs from the upcoming album as well, what do y'all think?
2024-09-17 21:34:41 +0000 UTC
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Hello Friends!
As we start this journey into the second album, I wanted to post a fresh download link for the first album for easy access/ in case anyone missed the initial post :)
https://we.tl/t-YGmvVTpfYg
I'm so excited to dive into the first round of recording next week! Stay tuned for updates here and on IG.
Thank you for making it possible to continue writing, recording, and sharing music :)
2024-09-09 18:56:27 +0000 UTC
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Hello Friends!
Just curious… have you been able to find your personal inbox here on Patreon?
I ask because I’ve had a few folks reach out on Instagram to tell me they couldn’t find it, or my initial welcome message.
I’ve personally found it difficult to locate, so I’ve added some screen shots to help!
I also wanted to check in via this post and make sure you’ve received your welcome message, if not, let...
2024-08-30 22:18:59 +0000 UTC
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Dear Friends!
I’m so excited to share another new song with you this coming Tuesday August 27th!
I hope you can join me for the debut of Kiss These Broken Wings 🕊️ the 5th finished song for the new record!
Early Show: 12:00 pm MST
https://www.youtube.com/live/6rnVE50y_4c?si=hMlWcnyN_JMHHtDr
Late Show: 6:00 pm MST
...
2024-08-21 23:14:00 +0000 UTC
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Hello Fellow Bards!
Today I’m excited to breakdown some of the songwriting practices that have had the biggest impact on my life as a writer:
How to get critical voices out of your head
How to wake up your observer
Feeding your imagination
Why I use three different journals
Creating with your hands
Looking forward to hearing your thoughts and questions, and hoping these tips come in handy the nex...
2024-08-17 17:34:32 +0000 UTC
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Hello Friends!
The Blacksmith will be released for the rest of the world on the 22nd of August and I've created a special live performance video filmed in Cotopaxi, CO to celebrate!
I wanted to give you guys the first look and say thank you for making it possible to take the time to film and record music and share it with the rest of the world. I'm so grateful to be able to continue to grow and improve as an artist because of your encouragement and support.
Sending hugs fro...
2024-08-12 22:01:10 +0000 UTC
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