Jealous of the Angels

Tonight I had one of those exceptional experiences - where I was so thankful just to be in the room.

My good friends Jenn Bostic, Charlie Hutto, and Travis Thibodeaux (along with 2 other writers I didn't know) played a show at the Bluebird Cafe. But somewhere between the clever hooks and summer drinking songs, Jenn got up to play a song that made the room feel like it had frozen in time.

When she was 10 she was in a tragic car accident that killed her father. It was one of the main things that pushed her into music. I know that she still has a hard time talking about it. So it was a surprise to hear her talking about it on stage. But I soon understood why. I don't remember ever crying that hard at a song in public. It was beautiful. It was so honest and genuine. It felt like the whole room was holding their breath those three and a half minutes because no one wanted to miss a word.

I found a video of her singing it on Youtube that I want to share. I can't wait for her to record this. And if you ever get the chance to hear her sing it live - GO. She plays in Nashville, Boston, Minnesota, and Colorado most often, but she tours everywhere.

She tells a little more about the story in this video and then sings "Jealous of the Angels"


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGL5hY-B0vk

I can't imagine it's an easy thing to sing this song - ever. She got quite emotional trying to play it tonight which only made it more moving. It's so inspiring and reminds me that as artists we have such a responsibility to get down to the most honest place possible. When you can do that - truly dig into that brutally honest place that normally you don't even want to admit out loud - you can write songs that can move mountains. Not all songs need to be that way. But I hope and pray for that kind of honesty in my writing. And I am so proud of her for reaching that place.

Here's her website which has much more music from her recently released album, "Keep Looking For Love". The album is fantastic, and was produced by one of my favorite co-writers (and great friend) Mr. Charlie Hutto.

http://www.jennbostic.com

Peace. Love. Fiddle.
~natalie

Hutto's a Quarterback?

Tom Brady as....

...Charlie Hutto??

I love it.

Peace. Love. Fiddle. and Back On The Road Tomorrow!

~natalie

Last Night in Nashville for 6 Weeks!

I had SUCH a long list of things I needed to do this week while I was at home.

I got the most important ones going.... you know... writing music!!! :) I am walking away with 3 songs finished and many more in the works. But ALL the other little things... :) they took a little back seat...

It's ok though!! I mean, really?? This week: Thursday I am opening for Josh Gracin in Mansfield PA. :) Friday I am singing for the Boston Celtics at a home game, and Sat I am playing at Cafe 939 in Boston - basically at Berklee. :) What a fun way to get this last leg of the tour rolling!!!!

Before I get back to doing laundry, packing, and realizing all the things I meant to do this week that never got done.... I have to give a shout-out to my good friend Mr. Charlie Hutto. We wrote yesterday and I finally got to catch up on all of his good news!!!

Just to remind everyone how I know Charlie: we met at Berklee, played a bunch together at school, and then when he moved to Nashville - he was in the band for a long time until we started going on the road full time.

Along with being an incredible songwriter, upcoming producer (he just produced another good friend, Jenn Bostic's record), and fantastic guitar player....
He is the Band leader and the "Riley" part of Williams Riley Band. :)
The Williams Riley Band just added their new single "I'm Still Me" to radio this week. And the video was added to CMT today!!!

Williams Riley Band   More CMT Music   More CMT Music Videos

They added the song on the same week as Keith Urban and Brad Paisley's new singles were added... that makes it even MORE difficult to get airplay as a new artist. But we can all help by requesting and spreading the word!!! :)

I'm just very happy for Charlie. They are having a blast on their radio tour right now - and we're gonna be zig-zagging along each other's paths up in the Northeast this week. :)

Hope to see y'all out on the road! We're driving to Rhode Island tomorrow. Well... getting a head start at least.

Peace. Love. Fiddle.
~natalie