Updates Updates!!

The past few weeks have been extremely busy, so this post will be somewhat scattered:

Since the last post, I've gotten to play two Writer's Nights at Hotel Indigo as well as the Billy Block Show at the Rutledge.

I've been over at the studio (Zodlounge) plugging away on this new album and I am so thrilled with our work so far...can't wait for you all to hear it! For a sneak peak, click the link to check out this short clip of us working on a rough vocal of the song 'Just Go' --> Kree Woods in the studio

Meanwhile, my second EP received a great review in Music Connection Magazine's May issue! I was completely humbled by the score, and cannot thank Music Connection enough!! To check out this review, go to http://www.musicconnection.com and click my name under 'New Music Critiques' or go to page 48 of the digital issue.

For a limited time we are offering my second EP 'Chance Happening' for FREE at http://www.noisetrade.com/kreewoods so go snag a copy and spread the word!!

Lastly, we shot a music video for my song 'Green' which should be out very soon. Keep checking back as I'll be sure to post it here!

Kobalt Night at The Listening Room Cafe!

This week I had the privilege of playing a set for Kobalt Night at The Listening Room Cafe. I was absolutely thrilled to be a part of the lineup of incredible singer/songwriters: Ella Mae Bowen, Steve Diamond, Elenowen, Steve Seskin, Steve Moakler and the lovely Shannon LaBrie to name a few! Major thanks to Jeff Skaggs and Chris Blair for inviting me to play!

PS. Shannon LaBrie officially landed one of her songs in the movie Cobu!!!! SO proud of her!!

Busy Bee

It's been a VERY busy week here in Nashville. Wednesday's show at 3rd and Lindsley was so much fun and then Friday's Zod Night was amazing! Pictures below:

On Saturday morning at 7:00 AM we began shooting the music video for 'Green.' Really excited for you all to see it in the next month or so!

3rd and Lindsley

Shannon LaBrie is playing a set tomorrow night at 3rd and Lindsley in Nashville @ 7:30. Zodlounge is backing her up and I'll be singing harmony! Shannon is an INCREDIBLE talent and such a fun friend. Here's a video of us from a few weeks ago...this should provide some insight into how great she is.

Back in business!

BACK IN BUSINESS...

Alright everyone...this time I'm serious. Although my past track record for blogging has been pretty lackluster, I'm going to give this another go. A lot has been happening on the music front and several remote friends have requested that I reinstate the blog as a means of keeping them in the loop. Since I'm not necessarily good at keeping up on the phone either, I'm happy to oblige this way.

For those of you who didn't know, the Zodlounge Crew went on a crazy trip to SXSW last month. We had the privilege of performing 3 shows right off of 6th street in Downtown Austin. It was an unbelievable experience, and I'm already looking forward to going again next year. (See some pictures below).

In other exciting news, I'm thrilled to announce that I'm writing/recording the 3rd Album. This time we're compiling a full record, and I'm so PUMPED about this project. I'll be releasing more information about how to get engaged on this endeavor in the next week!

Lastly, if you're in the Nashville (or surrounding) area, please come out on Friday April, 13th for a show at 12th and Porter! Shannon LaBrie, Charity Vance and I will all be singing some sets (similar to what we played in Austin) so you'll definitely want to be at this show if you can!

The past few weeks!!

Again, I apologize for the amount of time that has lapsed between the last post and this one, but I always forget to blog!! Here's a recap of the last few weeks:

I played an acoustic show at Hotel Indigo and LOVED IT!! It was my first time accompanying myself on guitar during a show which was exciting/terrifying at the same time. I write all of my songs on the guitar, but I waited a little while before I started playing during shows so that I could get used to this new way of performing: singing with a full band in a bar is QUITE different from singing with an orchestra down in a pit at a theatre. So anyways, the show went really well and I had some wonderful friends in attendance!

I found out a few months ago that I was going to be endorsed by M.A.C cosmetics and would soon thereafter be receiving some free products in the mail...low and behold:

SO EXCITED!!!! It has been so fun getting to try all of the new products, thank you M.A.C!

I was asked by a friend to sing the National Anthem at the annual event "Relay for Life" and was absolutely thrilled to participate! It was amazing to see the number of people who turned out for the event that were struggling with, or had survived some form of Cancer.

I went on an impromptu beach trip with my friend Lindsey for her annual family reunion! On the road trip down, we stopped in Auburn for one night to spend some time with our best friend, Sarah Beth. Along with some other friends, we went to this bar/music venue in Opelika, AL called '8th and Rail' since we knew they'd have live music. We got to talking with some people in the audience who ended up being friends of the band onstage and somehow word traveled to the lead singer that there was a 'singer/songwriter from Nashville in the bar, and she'll be coming up in a few to play a song' NEWS TO ME!!! I started panicking (as usual) but kept my composure and somehow managed to get onstage, borrow the guitarist's acoustic, and play/sing 'Green'. 

Lastly, I played in another Zod Night at 12th and Porter! These shows are always so much fun to play, and I'm so grateful that the Zods are willing to accompany all of us. We had a great turnout that night, so a big thank you to everyone who came out!!

Updates...

I apologize for the amount of time between the last blog post and this one, but I've been swamped. I'll try to break this blog down in bullets...that should help.

-In the past couple weeks, I've been writing/recording the rest of the album...and I'm really excited about the anticipated Summer release! 

-CINCO DE MAYOOOO! (Clearly this required its own bullet) 

-I got to celebrate the Engagement and 23rd Birthday of my Best Friend Sarah Beth!

-I've played 3 shows since the last post, and am so thankful for the Jaszcz's/Zodlounge Crew/Family and Friends that have made these shows possible!

-The next show is tomorrow night at 7:00 at Hotel Indigo (Union Street)...and we've booked a BMI showcase in Atlanta for July 21st!!

-I found out this morning that a radio station in Canada has been playing the songs for over a month!! How 'bout that eh?? (lame joke attempt), but seriously...GO CANADA!

-MTV's 'The Real World' will be playing a 3 minute instrumental of 'Cave In' on their latest episode tonight at 9:00 so be sure to tune in! (I can only imagine what drama will be going down in Cancun for them to use 3 minutes of this song...jail time? break up?)

-Lastly, the fan-made video of 'Cave In' has yielded over 15,000 views!! Apparently 20,000 is the magic number with youtube...so let's see if we can get it there!

Okay, so that's a basic rundown of the latest news...If you made it all the way to the bottom, I'll be sure to hug you next time I see you!