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Hello again. It’s been a couple months.
I had a baby. All is well.

I’ve been consumed by this baby & my other baby, the musical I’ve been writing: @rosettaproject_musical (aka WAKEMAN) and there’s been no energy left for social media or much communication of any kind really - in fact those things (soc. media/communication) take such an inordinate amount of energy/brain power/time I should probably see a therapist about it. …But I wanted to get this post out because people have started to express worry about my well being and the baby’s.

We’re fine, great in fact!

Having a kid so late in life means that most everyone I know that’s going to has already gone through the experience and really wants to prepare you for how exhausted you’ll be. Everyone was right, we’re exhausted, but I expected to be, so no surprise there.

I’ve never been a baby person and I never knew if I wanted kids or not - so it’s been wild to find myself so enamored with this creature. That’s a bit surprising. I find this baby so exceedingly cute, a degree to which I usually reserve exclusively for puppies.

I was also surprised by how much I hated the hospital. We had a couple lovely nurses, but overall those first 5 days were a nightmare, and what a sad way to think back on that experience. It’s a big bummer. If I had to do it over I’d hire a doula, even though I had a planned c section, so that we could have someone to advocate for us. Beware the “baby friendly” certified hospital, our experience was “mommy/daddy hostile”. (Our nurses for sure had a tough time navigating policies they didn’t agree with).

If anyone is curious - this is an IVF baby. I’m always curious, so…

I have so many more thoughts, that might border on overshare (endometriosis!), but I think this is all I can muster today.

Thank you to everyone who has sent words of love and support and gifts for the bebé (as Moira would say).

🤍

Hello again. It’s been a couple months.
I had a baby. All is well.

I’ve been consumed by this baby & my other baby, the musical I’ve been writing: @rosettaproject_musical (aka WAKEMAN) and there’s been no energy left for social media or much communication of any kind really - in fact those things (soc. media/communication) take such an inordinate amount of energy/brain power/time I should probably see a therapist about it. …But I wanted to get this post out because people have started to express worry about my well being and the baby’s.

We’re fine, great in fact!

Having a kid so late in life means that most everyone I know that’s going to has already gone through the experience and really wants to prepare you for how exhausted you’ll be. Everyone was right, we’re exhausted, but I expected to be, so no surprise there.

I’ve never been a baby person and I never knew if I wanted kids or not - so it’s been wild to find myself so enamored with this creature. That’s a bit surprising. I find this baby so exceedingly cute, a degree to which I usually reserve exclusively for puppies.

I was also surprised by how much I hated the hospital. We had a couple lovely nurses, but overall those first 5 days were a nightmare, and what a sad way to think back on that experience. It’s a big bummer. If I had to do it over I’d hire a doula, even though I had a planned c section, so that we could have someone to advocate for us. Beware the “baby friendly” certified hospital, our experience was “mommy/daddy hostile”. (Our nurses for sure had a tough time navigating policies they didn’t agree with).

If anyone is curious - this is an IVF baby. I’m always curious, so…

I have so many more thoughts, that might border on overshare (endometriosis!), but I think this is all I can muster today.

Thank you to everyone who has sent words of love and support and gifts for the bebé (as Moira would say).

🤍

#nwfolklife & felt like a badass. And I know I was lucky to be able to travel and perform as long as I did. REALLY happy to see there are some healthy hashtags associated!!! More of that! #9months #pregnant #musicfestival #pregnantperformer #pregnantsinger #northwestfolklifefestival #pregnantlife #pregnantmusician

#nwfolklife & felt like a badass. And I know I was lucky to be able to travel and perform as long as I did. REALLY happy to see there are some healthy hashtags associated!!! More of that! #9months #pregnant #musicfestival #pregnantperformer #pregnantsinger #northwestfolklifefestival #pregnantlife #pregnantmusician

9 months. I did it. So lucky, so grateful. Bummed I had to cancel the last weekend of shows but so proud of the ones I did do. Time to head home. To NYC. ❤️

9 months. I did it. So lucky, so grateful. Bummed I had to cancel the last weekend of shows but so proud of the ones I did do. Time to head home. To NYC. ❤️

Emerging Writer in Residence at @circleinthesquaretheatreschool NYC ❤️💥🎶🏙🎭

Emerging Writer in Residence at @circleinthesquaretheatreschool NYC ❤️💥🎶🏙🎭

Such a fantastic piece about the musical and its upcoming concerts by Trudy Ring with @theadvocatemag - THANK YOU!! Wakeman concert dates: PORTLAND- Sunday Feb 25; BEND- Thursday Feb 29. Article and ticket link in my bio 🎉

Such a fantastic piece about the musical and its upcoming concerts by Trudy Ring with @theadvocatemag - THANK YOU!! Wakeman concert dates: PORTLAND- Sunday Feb 25; BEND- Thursday Feb 29. Article and ticket link in my bio 🎉

SO EXCITED!!! Beyond thrilled and honored to be heading to New York City to workshop my first musical (on a Broadway stage!!) as an Artist in Residence for the inaugural Circle in the Square Theatre School Emerging Writers Residency.

Thank you to @circleinthesquaretheatreschool for this incredible opportunity! So looking forward to working with you @billybcreative @nyc_pj @playwrightnat ❤️❤️❤️

Follow along here: @rosettaproject_musical ❤️

SO EXCITED!!! Beyond thrilled and honored to be heading to New York City to workshop my first musical (on a Broadway stage!!) as an Artist in Residence for the inaugural Circle in the Square Theatre School Emerging Writers Residency.

Thank you to @circleinthesquaretheatreschool for this incredible opportunity! So looking forward to working with you @billybcreative @nyc_pj @playwrightnat ❤️❤️❤️

Follow along here: @rosettaproject_musical ❤️

IT’S TIME!! 🎄

IT’S TIME!! 🎄

Summer throwback! I’m soooo fortunate to have some amazing friends like @lisamannfineart. Lisa designed our gorgeoussss @sirensongs_music SEASONS bandanas (you can check them out via sirensongsmusic.com) and led a phenomenal art retreat (in GREECE) that prompted the painting kick I’ve been on this year… (which I might share with you someday… maybe 😅) Thank you Lisa 🫶

Summer throwback! I’m soooo fortunate to have some amazing friends like @lisamannfineart. Lisa designed our gorgeoussss @sirensongs_music SEASONS bandanas (you can check them out via sirensongsmusic.com) and led a phenomenal art retreat (in GREECE) that prompted the painting kick I’ve been on this year… (which I might share with you someday… maybe 😅) Thank you Lisa 🫶

Meaningful and EASY ways you can support me (an independent artist) if you like, with a little intention:
Feed the algorithm when I pop up on your screen! Like, comment, share, save… this really helps my work go further!! Follow me where you stream music, like/save my songs, add them to your playlists… the algorithms rule there too 😵‍💫
Finally, consider joining my Patreon for as little as $1/mo. This is my lifeline, THE reason I can continue to create, period.
Link in my bio for all the things… or better yet, google me- you know, for the algo 🤪

Meaningful and EASY ways you can support me (an independent artist) if you like, with a little intention:
Feed the algorithm when I pop up on your screen! Like, comment, share, save… this really helps my work go further!! Follow me where you stream music, like/save my songs, add them to your playlists… the algorithms rule there too 😵‍💫
Finally, consider joining my Patreon for as little as $1/mo. This is my lifeline, THE reason I can continue to create, period.
Link in my bio for all the things… or better yet, google me- you know, for the algo 🤪

SATURDAY! Siren Songs | AUTUMN 🍂 celebrate the season with acclaimed folk-Americana band Sirens Songs, special musical guests & artisans! Sept. 30th, Doors 7pm, Show 8pm @tocportland

@sirensongs_music
@presidiomusic
@bryandaste
@jeffkbass
@ownitportland
@willamend
@clara_kornelis
@claire.olberding
@blucedesigns
@firebreakart
@birdbirdpdx

*******DON’T FORGET, if you’re traveling to join us, our wonderful sponsor @hotelvance is offering a special discount on rooms, parking & the restaurant @beastropdx just for you! Only two blocks from the venue! (Go to SirenSongsmusic.com for promo link or mention you’re going to the show when booking!)

THANK YOU to these incredible sponsors that are supporting PORTLAND ARTIST!
@lisamannfineart
@ownitportland
@cornellfamilydental
@pdxradioproject
@artichoke.music
@kramervineyards
@hotelvance
Rubino, Skedsvold & Moran & Associates Inc.

SATURDAY! Siren Songs | AUTUMN 🍂 celebrate the season with acclaimed folk-Americana band Sirens Songs, special musical guests & artisans! Sept. 30th, Doors 7pm, Show 8pm @tocportland

@sirensongs_music
@presidiomusic
@bryandaste
@jeffkbass
@ownitportland
@willamend
@clara_kornelis
@claire.olberding
@blucedesigns
@firebreakart
@birdbirdpdx

*******DON’T FORGET, if you’re traveling to join us, our wonderful sponsor @hotelvance is offering a special discount on rooms, parking & the restaurant @beastropdx just for you! Only two blocks from the venue! (Go to SirenSongsmusic.com for promo link or mention you’re going to the show when booking!)

THANK YOU to these incredible sponsors that are supporting PORTLAND ARTIST!
@lisamannfineart
@ownitportland
@cornellfamilydental
@pdxradioproject
@artichoke.music
@kramervineyards
@hotelvance
Rubino, Skedsvold & Moran & Associates Inc.

The quick backstage rehearsal w/ @joeyharkum - we wrote this maybe 16 yrs ago? LOVE still getting to sing it w/ you after all these years. Happy birthday rockstar. ⭐️ (If you don’t know Joey already, go become a fan.) #stillgotit #stonecold #joeyharkum

She’s a boxer with a pretty face
She’s barbed wire wrapped in lace
She’s the reason that leads good men to fall from grace

Too many times it don’t start out as lies
Sooner or later you’re gonna grow wise
She’d rather choose to be lonely than be left alone

She’s a stone
She’s stone cold
She’s a stone colder killer
She’ll find another she always does

#bts #backstage

The quick backstage rehearsal w/ @joeyharkum - we wrote this maybe 16 yrs ago? LOVE still getting to sing it w/ you after all these years. Happy birthday rockstar. ⭐️ (If you don’t know Joey already, go become a fan.) #stillgotit #stonecold #joeyharkum

She’s a boxer with a pretty face
She’s barbed wire wrapped in lace
She’s the reason that leads good men to fall from grace

Too many times it don’t start out as lies
Sooner or later you’re gonna grow wise
She’d rather choose to be lonely than be left alone

She’s a stone
She’s stone cold
She’s a stone colder killer
She’ll find another she always does

#bts #backstage

Still accepting name suggestions for my GORGEOUS new guitar! It made its stage debut last weekend- just for one song, then I got too nervous to play it again 😂 so so so grateful for my family, my Patreon patrons, and one patron in particular (you know who you are) who helped make my white guitar dream come true! 💖

Still accepting name suggestions for my GORGEOUS new guitar! It made its stage debut last weekend- just for one song, then I got too nervous to play it again 😂 so so so grateful for my family, my Patreon patrons, and one patron in particular (you know who you are) who helped make my white guitar dream come true! 💖

wrote this today. made a little music vid in the bathroom. why not? #Patreon #demo #autumn

wrote this today. made a little music vid in the bathroom. why not? #Patreon #demo #autumn

Hooray! Out now! from my folk duo @sirensongs_music #SUMMERSONG - AND IT’S SO FLIPPIN’ FUN! Link in bio! And so much love and jumping up and down for @benbrodin who made this song truly come to life with his artistry and production! Okay people, go put it on REPEAT and ENJOY! 💛🧡💛☀️✨💛☀️🧡💛✨🌞☀️🧡🌞 #summeranthem #folk #americana #folkamericana #summervibes #summer #summertime #summerday #summerdays

Hooray! Out now! from my folk duo @sirensongs_music #SUMMERSONG - AND IT’S SO FLIPPIN’ FUN! Link in bio! And so much love and jumping up and down for @benbrodin who made this song truly come to life with his artistry and production! Okay people, go put it on REPEAT and ENJOY! 💛🧡💛☀️✨💛☀️🧡💛✨🌞☀️🧡🌞 #summeranthem #folk #americana #folkamericana #summervibes #summer #summertime #summerday #summerdays

AHHHH!!! A HUGE thank to @tbdtheatricals & @tinacocumelli ❤️ in NYC, to 🧨director @goodheart9na and the RIDICULOUSLY, like absolutely bonkers talented cast AND team. ALL gave so generously their time, hearts, energy and talents. WOOOOO that was fun! Hooray for alllll the tears and laughter and discussion, theatre is ✨GRAND✨! Still on a high, OMG!!! (Help us tag these superstars!)

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#musical #musicals #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #newmusical #newmusical #newmusicaltheatre

AHHHH!!! A HUGE thank to @tbdtheatricals & @tinacocumelli ❤️ in NYC, to 🧨director @goodheart9na and the RIDICULOUSLY, like absolutely bonkers talented cast AND team. ALL gave so generously their time, hearts, energy and talents. WOOOOO that was fun! Hooray for alllll the tears and laughter and discussion, theatre is ✨GRAND✨! Still on a high, OMG!!! (Help us tag these superstars!)

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#musical #musicals #musicaltheatre #musicaltheater #newmusical #newmusical #newmusicaltheatre

❤️seeing vids like this! My song became theirs. no better feeling or bigger honor as a songwriter. thank you for sharing this video with me! shoutout to those bridesmaids for having that wardrobe malfunction HANDLED! also love that I can hear someone singing along at the end of the video I think? And THANK YOU! And CONGRATS!! ❤️💕💕💕💓💗💕💕 #firstdance #rightfromthestart

❤️seeing vids like this! My song became theirs. no better feeling or bigger honor as a songwriter. thank you for sharing this video with me! shoutout to those bridesmaids for having that wardrobe malfunction HANDLED! also love that I can hear someone singing along at the end of the video I think? And THANK YOU! And CONGRATS!! ❤️💕💕💕💓💗💕💕 #firstdance #rightfromthestart

Portland. Thank you. What a FREAKING INCREDIBLE TIME WE HAD LAST NIGHT. 🧡☀️💛🧡☀️🌼💛🧡☀️🌼💛🧡☀️🌼💛 See you in September. @sirensongs_music @oldchurchpdx ……who you’re hearing: @meridethkaye @ownitportland @jeffkbass …who you can see: @willamend ….thank you Criss Marshall for the vid! #seasonsalwayschange #pdx #pdxmusic #pdxconcerts #livemusic #portlandmusic #portlandmusicscene

Portland. Thank you. What a FREAKING INCREDIBLE TIME WE HAD LAST NIGHT. 🧡☀️💛🧡☀️🌼💛🧡☀️🌼💛🧡☀️🌼💛 See you in September. @sirensongs_music @oldchurchpdx ……who you’re hearing: @meridethkaye @ownitportland @jeffkbass …who you can see: @willamend ….thank you Criss Marshall for the vid! #seasonsalwayschange #pdx #pdxmusic #pdxconcerts #livemusic #portlandmusic #portlandmusicscene

Sometimes you have way too much wine at a gorgeous vineyard in Greece. And then even though you also ate so much you can hardly breath, there is still musical magic with new friends by candlelight, under the stars, on an island on the Aegean sea. #naxos (w. @lisamannfineart @oinohoros_winebarshop_naxos @philemafoodtours) This song is called “Letter to Your Heart” - beautiful lyrics by @alfredhoward23 song by @sirensongs_music (on all the platforms)

#originalmusic #acoustic #greece #naxos #folk #folkmusic #sirensongs #tranampelovineyard #tranampelo #tranampelowine #lisamannfineart #philemafoodtours

Sometimes you have way too much wine at a gorgeous vineyard in Greece. And then even though you also ate so much you can hardly breath, there is still musical magic with new friends by candlelight, under the stars, on an island on the Aegean sea. #naxos (w. @lisamannfineart @oinohoros_winebarshop_naxos @philemafoodtours) This song is called “Letter to Your Heart” - beautiful lyrics by @alfredhoward23 song by @sirensongs_music (on all the platforms)

#originalmusic #acoustic #greece #naxos #folk #folkmusic #sirensongs #tranampelovineyard #tranampelo #tranampelowine #lisamannfineart #philemafoodtours

my m.o. - walking all over the neighborhood with big ‘ole headphones listening to latest rough mix of album for final production notes before final mix - eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! Getting so close! #alwaysontherun #sometimesiwonder get ready - follow on Spotify or wherever you listen.

my m.o. - walking all over the neighborhood with big ‘ole headphones listening to latest rough mix of album for final production notes before final mix - eeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!! Getting so close! #alwaysontherun #sometimesiwonder get ready - follow on Spotify or wherever you listen.

@cyndilauper thank you - this feels like magic. ✨ @sirensongs_music
#timeaftertime #dulcimer #magic

#sirensongs #cyndilauper

@cyndilauper thank you - this feels like magic. ✨ @sirensongs_music
#timeaftertime #dulcimer #magic

#sirensongs #cyndilauper

@cyndilauper sharing our @sirensongs_music cover of her classic #timeaftertime this morning. WHAAAAAATTTTTTT??????? The BEST way to start a day. ❤️ Thank yoooooou! 😘

@cyndilauper sharing our @sirensongs_music cover of her classic #timeaftertime this morning. WHAAAAAATTTTTTT??????? The BEST way to start a day. ❤️ Thank yoooooou! 😘

For my folk band @sirensongs_music - just decided we needed a song about April. (Terrifying but so fun, thanks for being game all!)

For my folk band @sirensongs_music - just decided we needed a song about April. (Terrifying but so fun, thanks for being game all!)

New demo, “April” shared on my Patreon this week! You can join my Patreon for just $1/mo to get all my newest and exclusive music. Did you know it takes about 22 hours of streaming my songs on Spotify for me to make $1?? 🤯 Crazy. Link in bio, or head to patreon.com/jenngrinels to check it out. 💓

#singersongwriter #newmusic #springflowers #april #portlandmusicscene

New demo, “April” shared on my Patreon this week! You can join my Patreon for just $1/mo to get all my newest and exclusive music. Did you know it takes about 22 hours of streaming my songs on Spotify for me to make $1?? 🤯 Crazy. Link in bio, or head to patreon.com/jenngrinels to check it out. 💓

#singersongwriter #newmusic #springflowers #april #portlandmusicscene

Thank you to @hellorosecity for having us! We had so much fun talking about our concert series - starting with SPRING - TONIGHT in Portland at @oldchurchpdx 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 And our single SPRING is out today on all platforms! #folk #folkmusic #folkband #bestfriends
#bts #behindthescenes #music

Thank you to @hellorosecity for having us! We had so much fun talking about our concert series - starting with SPRING - TONIGHT in Portland at @oldchurchpdx 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸 And our single SPRING is out today on all platforms! #folk #folkmusic #folkband #bestfriends
#bts #behindthescenes #music

March 25 - Portland @oldchurchpdx
🧡❤️💕 a magical evening of music & art celebrating the arrival of SPRING! @sirensongs_music hosts with original folk/Americana music featuring gorgeous harmonies & poetic lyrics, as well as favorites performed on a variety of stringed instruments from banjo to dulcimer.
Tickets on sale now.
Also…
March 23 - Bend, OR @towertheatrebend
May 12 - Duluth, GA @eopresents

#timeaftertime #dulcimer

March 25 - Portland @oldchurchpdx
🧡❤️💕 a magical evening of music & art celebrating the arrival of SPRING! @sirensongs_music hosts with original folk/Americana music featuring gorgeous harmonies & poetic lyrics, as well as favorites performed on a variety of stringed instruments from banjo to dulcimer.
Tickets on sale now.
Also…
March 23 - Bend, OR @towertheatrebend
May 12 - Duluth, GA @eopresents

#timeaftertime #dulcimer

New exclusive demo up on my Patreon 🌼
Free t-shirt for all new patrons thru March! 👕
Even at $1/month 🪙
Link in bio 🫶

#patreon #tompetty #wildflowers #spring #freetshirt

New exclusive demo up on my Patreon 🌼
Free t-shirt for all new patrons thru March! 👕
Even at $1/month 🪙
Link in bio 🫶

#patreon #tompetty #wildflowers #spring #freetshirt

SOLD OUT. Next: Sunday May 21! Tix link in bio (“StageIt”) & FREE JG Tshirt to any new Patreon patron, any level starting at a $1. Yep. :)

SOLD OUT. Next: Sunday May 21! Tix link in bio (“StageIt”) & FREE JG Tshirt to any new Patreon patron, any level starting at a $1. Yep. :)

It’s a vibe. 🌊 #bathroomlighting

It’s a vibe. 🌊 #bathroomlighting

Of all my albums thus far, I’m probably most proud of this one, and the fact that it made this int’l blog’s Top 5 of 2021, and it’s a LIVE album AND they re-posted the distinction/review this year…well it all makes me really really happy and really really grateful.
If you’re just discovering me, my music, go check out this album (✨link in stories & bio✨) or you can buy the cd off my website, I don’t know if I’ll ever make something that feels more authentically me, flaws and all (…of course I’ll try…it is only “volume 1” after all.)
Thanks again to Walter Price at Global Texan Chronicles for the honor, and to all the incredible individuals that worked on this album with me…and of course to every voice captured on the record; cheering, laughing, maybe crying? What a privilege to sing for you and to get to do what I do.
Which reminds me, I was only able to make & pay for this record because of my Patreon patrons, so to YOU - I am also eternally grateful. ❤️

jenn grinels LIVE | VOLUME 1

photo by @annahaas_creative

Of all my albums thus far, I’m probably most proud of this one, and the fact that it made this int’l blog’s Top 5 of 2021, and it’s a LIVE album AND they re-posted the distinction/review this year…well it all makes me really really happy and really really grateful.
If you’re just discovering me, my music, go check out this album (✨link in stories & bio✨) or you can buy the cd off my website, I don’t know if I’ll ever make something that feels more authentically me, flaws and all (…of course I’ll try…it is only “volume 1” after all.)
Thanks again to Walter Price at Global Texan Chronicles for the honor, and to all the incredible individuals that worked on this album with me…and of course to every voice captured on the record; cheering, laughing, maybe crying? What a privilege to sing for you and to get to do what I do.
Which reminds me, I was only able to make & pay for this record because of my Patreon patrons, so to YOU - I am also eternally grateful. ❤️

jenn grinels LIVE | VOLUME 1

photo by @annahaas_creative

Out now all platforms! link in bio. Be sure to save it to your faves & New Years playlists & give my little folk duo @sirensongs_music a follow while you’re there - we have a bunch of upcoming releases planned this year!
Thanks to @gusberry (guitar) & @bryandaste (mix/master) ✨✨✨✨✨
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

#newmusic #whatawonderfulworld #happynewyear #sirensongs #acoustic #harmony

Out now all platforms! link in bio. Be sure to save it to your faves & New Years playlists & give my little folk duo @sirensongs_music a follow while you’re there - we have a bunch of upcoming releases planned this year!
Thanks to @gusberry (guitar) & @bryandaste (mix/master) ✨✨✨✨✨
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!

#newmusic #whatawonderfulworld #happynewyear #sirensongs #acoustic #harmony

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