Dear Friends,
After seeing four different doctors in the hope of finding a solution for increasing neurological issues and pain throughout my body, I was recently diagnosed with Lyme disease.
While this was a bit of a shock, it has been a huge relief to have a diagnosis and to be...
2024-07-24 23:02:50 +0000 UTC View Post
My Dear Friends!
I’ve been preparing a very special show for Tuesday the 30th of July.
Over the last few weeks I’ve finished three of the eleven songs that I have drafted for the next album, and I can’t wait to share them with you ❤️
I chose these three to focus on because they represent the over...
2024-07-16 18:36:28 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Fellow Bards!
I’m fleshing out the lesson plan for the next few months and I could use your input 🤔
Now that we have a few songs under our belts I’d like to focus on a few of your requests regarding technique. Here’s what I have so far, please feel free to add your requests in the comment...
2024-07-11 23:25:57 +0000 UTC View Post
Friends....
It's hard to find the words for this moment. You've helped me create something that has really stretched me and taught me a lot about collaboration, arrangement, production, and holding space for a song so that it can finish growing up.
I'm so proud of this one and overjoyed to finally be able to shar...
2024-07-10 19:56:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Friends!
The Blacksmith has turned yet another corner for the better. Here’s the scoop and a June update:
Thank you...
2024-06-20 23:52:13 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Friends!
As we discussed on the Secret Hollow show, I’ve been going through the ever changing drafts of our songs for the second album, and I thought it would be fun to share the list so far and see which ones y’all have heard and remember 🤔
Comment below the names of any songs you remember hearing, ...
2024-06-06 23:31:08 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Friends!
It’s that time again ❤️
So excited to share some tunes with you, live, next week, on Tuesday May 28th!
Early Show 12:00 pm MT:
https://www.youtube.com/live/aweG5Ldu...
2024-05-20 18:34:27 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Friends!
Continuing our discussion on creativity, here are a few thoughts I wanted to share with you after a great conversation with a friend about 'relevant' art.
This turned into a borderline ramble because it's connected to so many topics that I think about on a regular basis as I work to curate a truly...
2024-05-14 15:40:31 +0000 UTC View PostWell Friends,
I’d say this studio refresh is complete!
I’m so happy with how these flower installations turned out that I’ve been pondering starting a series called the Secret Hollow Sessions. I’m thinking maybe a series of live videos with high quality recordings that could be compiled into a live acous...
2024-04-16 21:01:49 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Friends!
Mark your calendars for April 30th!
I’m so excited to see you all and share some tunes! ❤️ Don’t forget, we have two show times now, so if you live across the pond, now you can tune in without having to stay up super late 😉
I also have one spot left for a song request, so fire aw...
2024-04-09 14:59:22 +0000 UTC View PostHello Friends!
We added Jesse’s part a little bit ok, but I forgot to post his video!
The Blacksmith is beginning to feel more and more epic with the Bodhrán building into this fantastic pipe solo 😎
I’m Zooming with Eoghainn tomorrow so we can start adding the drum hopefully this week!
Can...
2024-04-01 16:09:52 +0000 UTC View PostFriends, I was so delighted and surprised to receive 10 submissions for our audition!
There is quite a bit of talent out there, but Eoghainn took our breath away with his subtle, groovy, and supportive approach. Take a listen to this wonderful player, hailing from the Isle of Sky!
2024-03-25 23:45:45 +0000 UTC View PostHello Friends!
A quick update from The Hollow 🌷🌝
St. Patrick’s Day show postponed.
Bodhrán Auditions!
Freshening up the studio.
Hello Friends!
This month I’m adding an extra show to our Secret Hollow so that those of you who are across the pond can attend without having to stay up super late ⏰
This new show is at 12:00 pm MST… which should work out to about 7:00 pm UK time if I’m not mistaken 😎
The second show will be at...
2024-02-21 00:44:08 +0000 UTC View Post
My Dear Friends!
I am so excited to share the first rough mix of Blacksmith with you!
So far I'm thrilled with how it's coming along. I sent this mix off to my friend Jesse, who will be taking a stab at adding some Uilleann pipes this week! The quest for the right bodhran player continues, fingers crossed I ...
2024-02-06 00:09:11 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello My Friends!
I'm very excited to say that I've finished 'Riding Through the Glenn' - my first original, full length, solo octave mandolin composition! I'll be premiering it for Patrons Only next Tuesday, January 30th, at 7:00pm MST :)
Come join me for our monthly Secret Hollow hang... and if this bug that I'v...
2024-01-24 19:39:07 +0000 UTC View Post
Happy New Year, my Friends!
Here's a little video update to say:
- Thank you for all that you made possible last year, and for continuing this journey with me in 2024!
- My vision for this year.
- Getting my feet wet with a Colorado tour?
I love you all and I hope your year is off to a wond...
2024-01-09 21:58:33 +0000 UTC View Post
My Dear Friends,
I want to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and thank you for all the music you’ve made it possible for me to create this year!
From the bottom of my heart, Thank You ❤️
It’s a joy and a privilege to be able to create art with freedom and integrity because of your encouragement a...
2023-12-23 19:51:02 +0000 UTC View Post
Dear Friends!
I’m preparing a wee Christmas show for you that will take place one week from tomorrow!
This will be the only Christmas show this year, so we’ll start one hour earlier than usual at 7:00 pm MT! 🎄🌝
I can’t wait to share some of my favorite tunes with y’all and catch up ❤️
... 2023-12-11 23:55:15 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Friends!
After some testing and tinkering I've finally found the right harmonium to add to the studio!
I made a video capturing the journey and wanted to share it with y'all first.
Here is a look at four different models from Bhava comparing sounds and features :)
Now to fi...
2023-12-05 00:24:33 +0000 UTC View PostI hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Here’s what I’ve been up to 🤓
2023-11-29 00:03:09 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Friends!
Today I’m excited to share one of the biggest ways that I protect my joy of creating.
As artists, it can be super easy to have the wind taken out of our sails when it comes to creating and sharing art. This usually happens to me when my expectations are too high.
In this video ...
2023-11-14 01:42:01 +0000 UTC View PostOk Friends, it’s story time.
Last year I received an IG message from an Italian Designer named Vittoria Bonini saying she loved the music I was creating and wondered if I would be interested in working together. I was very excited about this prospect, but after taking a look at her Instagram I noticed how busy she wa...
2023-10-31 17:51:12 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Friends!
The shoulder is on the mend and we have a date for the next Patron Only Show!
Mark your calendars and cross your fingers… there might just be another new song ready to debut! 🌝
Love,
Eva
2023-10-25 22:07:23 +0000 UTC View PostWorking through a shoulder injury and waiting for a very special delivery in the mail!
Dear Freinds!
I'm so excited to begin a conversation about the creative process here on Patreon!
To get started, I wanted to share a bit about why I create, the journey I had to take to answer that question, the deep poetry of our existence, and the necessity of beauty.
Looking forward to hearing your ...
2023-10-09 17:00:51 +0000 UTC View PostHello Friends!
I’ve been working on a new song this week called The Poet and I thought it would be fun to share a little sneak peek 🌬️🍂
What do you think?
2023-10-03 20:58:37 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Friends!
I just finished my first draft of a brand new song about the tuatha de danann, and I can’t wait to share it with you this coming Tuesday!🧚🏻♀️ Tune in at 8:00 pm MST and make sure to open this link on YouTube, so you can comment live!
Also, any requests this week? I have r...
2023-09-21 21:12:36 +0000 UTC View Post
Hello Friends!
I'm almost done with the recording on Blacksmith and will be ready to start the mixing soon!
Here's a little peek into my arranging process :)
Hello Friends!
For months I have been trying to figure out a good way to create an archive for everything that's been shared here on Patreon, and low and behold! Patreon just launched something called Collections :)
Now you can easily find music lessons, archived online shows, exclusive releases, sneak...
2023-09-07 19:30:51 +0000 UTC View Post
