Trombone

Throwback to fourth grade and beyond: Adding some 11th hour trombone to the record. You know who gets the awesomeness award? Mom & Dad. They were young parents in grad school living 1000 miles from home in a huge, expensive city, yet they still bought me my very own used trombone – a trombone that would be my conduit to friendships across the USA from fourth grade all the way up through college. No matter where we moved, there was always symphonic band, jazz band, or marching band. And yesterday, I got to play trombone on our record. One fat, round, low note. My favorite kind. Thanks Marcella and Greg Hankins. They should have given you a Heisman-sized trophy when you won the “Best Parents” award in the Blue Tornado yearbook!

Flatfoot!

Recording some flatfoot dance at the 11th hour of this record project. The birds can't help themselves and are singing along outside. 

Britain, 2016 Tour

We are tickled to pieces about spending our seventh summer in Britain! Thank you to all of our friends, fans, and hosts across the sea for welcoming us back. Details of all concerts on our website at www.jeniandbilly/tour

Phyllis

Double exposed photo of Aunt Phyllis who had the same birthday as my Dad and always told the same great joke about a big mouthed frog. 

Greats

From my bathroom office, my great great grandparents. Mawmaw Ann said Granny kept a beautiful fluffy feather bed all in white linens. 

Edith Emerges

Aunt Edith emerging from the paper - one of my favorite drawings from my work on the CD packaging. I love this woman so much! 

Bathroom Lightbox

Sometimes, I work in odd spaces to get the best light!
Wow, after five days of admin, I spent most of yesterday drawing, which was thrilling. And I was reminded of why the admin is important. Because all of that organizing means that I can bring these drawings to life in song for an actual group of folks who are curious to hear. I am feeling very happy!