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Support Haiti– and indie music

23, Jan 2010

I’m trying to write a few feelings about the earthquake in Haiti but finding it nearly impossible to write anything without sounding trite. I feel like you. It’s horrible. I feel totally helpless and alternately want to get on the next plane to help.
I have been so grateful to see the way so many people [...]

The Apple Tree

17, Dec 2009

I love Christmas carols, often starting into my Christmas playlist in early October. Maybe it’s because I was born so close to Christmas, but I find these songs so rich and moving.
When I recorded my first album, Tonic, I opened it with a carol, O Come, O Come Emmanuel. Then we moved to Korea, and [...]

Christmas Is Not Your Birthday

28, Nov 2009

Today, we were highlighted on Cool People Care. During the Christmas season, they’re focusing on the fact that Christmas is not your birthday. Every week, they’re suggesting a way that you can give twice– buying a gift for someone that will also make a difference in the world.
With Laughing Tree Lullabies, Vol. 1, we are [...]

Resting up in Romania

13, Nov 2009

I just wanted to touch base and let you know that the last leg of The Great European Adventure is going great so far. We have arrived in Bucharest, Romania and were welcomed by Tony, our amazing host from the baptist church here. I sang some songs for their evening prayer meeting tonight from my [...]

Good Question…

9, Nov 2009

Last week, Amy Robbins-Wilson posted her raving review of Laughing Tree Lullabies, Vol. 1 on her Lullaby Link blog. As we were corresponding about our record, she interviewed me about who we are as Laughing Tree, what we’re up to, our lullaby record and our partnership with Sweet Sleep.She posted our interview today.
I hope you’ll [...]

Lullaby Link

8, Nov 2009

It’s a good week for Laughing Tree Lullabies! We received an in-depth review today from Amy Robbins-Wilson on her Lullaby Link blog.  I think it’s the most thorough review we’ve received yet, and we’re grateful. Amy also interviewed me about Laughing Tree, and that interview will be posted on her site on Monday.

…Their version of “My [...]

Incredibly Creative Sia

24, Oct 2009

So my brother was just mentioning a hugely creative artist that we needed to check out today. If you aren’t acquainted yet, I’d like to introduce you as well. Meet Sia. She’s a wacky Australian pop singer with great songs and some of the most creative music videos I’ve ever seen.
This first video, Breathe Me [...]

Saturday Storytime

17, Oct 2009

Hey, Nashville mommies and daddies! Bring your kiddos to storytime with the Laughing Tree Lofbomms at Fairytales Bookstore in East Nashville tomorrow morning. See you there. :).
Click here for the details.
-Jessica

Lullabies and Lattes at La Spiaza

9, Oct 2009

Are you in the Chicago area? Come by La Spiaza in downtown Wheaton tonight for Lullabies and Lattes. First, we will play Laughing Tree Lullabies, Vol. 1 in its entirety, tell about the good work of the humanitarian organization Sweet Sleep (to whom 10% of all CD sales goes), and then I’ll do a live [...]

Ira Glass on the dangers of good taste

30, Sep 2009

We’re always interested in better understanding the creative process and in ways to move beyond the inevitable roadblocks that come one’s way when trying to make something beautiful and good. It’s not an easy road at times (I had a flat tire for several years, myself), so that’s why words of encouragement from those who’ve [...]


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