In a quiet moment, I thought of “Mean Jolene,” how love, like war, can leave both beauty & wreckage in its wake.
The Battle of Kepaniwai (1790) “the damming of the waters” when the river ran red with sacrifice & ambition.
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Playing verse of “Mean Jolene” on my new ukulele in Maui
Playing a verse of my upcoming new single, Mean Jolene, on my “Unity” ukulele from @hamiora.art Sam Mangakahia’s Voyage Collection. The coils, ferns & hibiscus represent grace, love & connection. Feels right to honour 2 women, Dolly & Patsy, who taught me that music heals hearts, even across oceans. 🌊💗 🌺🪕 Ps. Not sure whyContinueContinue reading “Playing verse of “Mean Jolene” on my new ukulele in Maui”
If @dollyparton were here in Maui,
If @dollyparton were here in Maui, she’d have rhinestones on her flip-flops. 💎 🏝️ I’m praying that your self care is working magic & miracles Dolly 🌺 Soaking up the island’s ancient history of kings & chiefs, learning to play “Mean Jolene,” my upcoming single, on my new @kalabrandmusic Ukulele from @aliceinhulaland Paia. Thanks StanContinueContinue reading “If @dollyparton were here in Maui,”
Every song has roots. “Mean Jolene’s” roots are from Dolly ❤️
“Mean Jolene” coming soon🎯 Written for Dolly
Vocals are down 🎯
Vocals down… and a couple of laughs later 😅 Sometimes the best part of recording isn’t the perfect take! Mean Jolene 🎯 is starting to breathe, one note at a time. https://videopress.com/v/C1B2f8dA?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true In the mean time check out some of my other 🎶
Sending prayers to Dolly to get back to being,,, well Dolly! 💞
The first time I heard “Jolene” I fell in love with country storytelling, the kind only Dolly Parton & Patsy Cline could deliver. I have a new single coming out very soon! “Mean Jolene” & it takes a peek at what happened after Jolene stole her man. @dollyparton I wrote it for you &ContinueContinue reading “Sending prayers to Dolly to get back to being,,, well Dolly! 💞”
Country pickin’ for “Mean Jolene” 
Country picking and grinning for Mean Jolene
Country’s timekeeper 🥁Lee Kelley
Nashville’s own, country timekeeper,,,🥁 Lee Kelley @leekelleyondrums🕺🏻🥰 Straight from the honky-tonk spirit & one of the nicest guys behind the kit, laid down a shuffle that gives “Mean Jolene” its southern sway. I’m very proud of this song & really looking forward to sharing the release soon. Mean Jolene is on her way🎯 https://videopress.com/v/Bd4rBq4Q?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true
Meet the producer who wrangled my ideas for “Mean Jolene”
🌟 Some songs change the game & some producers make sure they sound that way. Meet @winstonhauschild the genius who wrangled the numerous ideas & made “Mean Jolene” sound as lush as it feels. Don’t ask us how many coffees ☕️ it took. https://videopress.com/v/2p10eqML?resizeToParent=true&cover=true&preloadContent=metadata&useAverageColor=true
raw 🎶 music vibes inside treehouse studio 🎯
Raw video vibes, Mean Jolene, treehouse studio
Mean Jolene recording!
Landed, Bowen Island for the recording of Mean Jolene
From scratch to the studio,
Vocals tomorrow for “Mean Jolene” with @WinstonHauschild at @treeHouseStudioBowenIsland 🎙️✨ Did you know Dolly Parton was just 27 when she wrote Jolene in a single day back in ’73, inspired by a certain red-headed bank teller 👀? And Patsy Cline was only 28 when she released Crazy:written by Willie Nelson and he said it wasContinueContinue reading “From scratch to the studio,”
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