julie christensen

Julie Christensen’s new band Stone Cupid, a kindred spirit to her post-punk powerhouse Divine Horsemen, was invited to be one of the final acts at East Nashville landmark The Family Wash before its relocation in February. The honor was eagerly accepted; it was at the Wash that the band first played together less than a year before, and felt something truly special.

“This lineup fell together almost fatefully, and the songs seemed to play themselves,” says Christensen. “It was so natural, so simpatico…

A beautiful day in Nashville. Been dealing with things behind the cyber-curtain, like google analytics and verifications. Ugh. Going to meditate now, and come back to it. Have a wonderful day.

Radoslav and I held down three sets tonight at the funky, homey Elbo Room cocktail lounge in Chicago. My new home has a flashing neon sign. Love this place-- sister bar to Culver City's Cinema Bar...Matt and Aaron were groovy and helpful, and so was Kayla for helping put it together. It was a good warm-up for Saturday's concert in Milwaukee! A rainy night; we had a small but mighty audience, including Ben Ramsey of The Pines, the Fabulous Freddy from Music Road Records, and Kate and Mike from Bellevue…

Making this entry on my phone, just outside Chicago after sleeping most of the night on the train they call the"City of New Orleans". Played 4 showcase sets solo, and that's a big deal, keeping in mind that I came to Folk Alliance in 2008 with only one accompanied showcase and then playing my one chop on autoharp,a Dylan song called John Brown at an open Dylan tribute. We're almost to Chicago where I will see my brother John and play a gig with Radoslav at the Elbo Room Tuesday night. He played with me on…

...to pack, practice, promote, and prepare. But I'm getting real excited to hit the road Tuesday morning. Had a talk with our dog today. He's a good boy, even though you've got to hide your lunch if you work in the neighborhood. And his favorite sitter will be with him! Onward!

I'm packing early, so I can pack light! I'll be going to Folk Alliance next week for my official showcase and other showcases. Then on up to Chi-town, where my brother is to play the Elbo Room with old friend and amazing musician Radoslav Lorkovic. He and I also have a gig March 3rd in Mequon, WI, just north of Milwaukee, for the esteemed Wisconsin Singer Songwriter Showcase. Then I will go do some recording with my brother, Dr. Dave Christensen. After that, I'll be flying to New York to work on my son's…

He's had a camera in his hand since forever, and is very creative. He's at SUNY Purchase in the prestigious Film Conservatory, but it's a public institution and doesn't subsidize the filmmakers, so he's raising money to make his Freshman Film. Click on the widget to watch a video and find out more. Thanks.

So much to be grateful for, in spite of the economic and political landscape (don't get me started!) Let me count the positive stuff: 

My new album, Weeds Like Us, is nearly finished and we're looking at a February 21 release date thanks to the generosity of my friends and fans, and kickstarter.com This is a good one

Our son is home from college. He's a film student, and passionate about it. It's great to have his energy around.

My husband is working a bit more now; it's been a raw, ragged few years, but…

In mid-August through September, I'll be going into the studio again to record this album of songs of mine, and some by friends who are great songwriters. We've talked to the engineer and  are preparing to book time at the studios. We've done pre-production, arriving at the group of songs we'll record, and a good idea of the instrumentation for each one, casting the great musicians we know between my producer and me to come play on it. We'll come out with at least a limited CD run on Household Ink Records…

We planted these years ago, and it's the first year I've noticed that it blooms just in time for Valentine's Day. Because of our rocky soil, the blooms lay sort of sad and bend down as if broken-hearted. Happily, I've put them in a vase to brighten up the place. Have a drama-free Valentine's Day!