Haven’t posted anything in a while and this felt like as good/lame of an excuse as any. Goodbye Covid bangs! Hello proper haircut! Thanks @anna.silverstein!
I just received the most thoughtful gift from my wonderful managers @aaronsawyer and @hannahboren ! They know how much I love the Under the Pepper Tree album artwork by @yourfriendlyneighborhoodadam and so they commissioned this piece for me for my birthday! I love it so so much! Thank you guys!! I can’t wait to hang it up! Xoxo
You’re looking at this year’s Master of Ceremonies for the @telluridebluegrassfestival! I and my clipboard will have the pleasure of hosting main stage festivities this weekend! Capacity for the festival is limited but I believe a few are still available! And for the first time, you can purchase a ticket to WATCH a live stream of the Festival! I am VERY honored and thrilled for what is sure to be a glorious weekend at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival. Thank you for the opportunity @planet.bluegrass!
For an epic 5 days last month I got to join some friends at their incredible family home. When I *wasn’t in that hammock I sat on sand, I sat in the water, I sat in a swing. I managed to catch a little fish, i got great time with @toddccooper, swam in a blue hole, and drank cocktails in the ocean. It was a DREAM. Thank you @heygreghess and @hollylaurent!!! ❤️ you @cooljazzjess ! TC, you’re okay.
For an epic 5 days last month I got to join some friends at their incredible family home. When I *wasn’t in that hammock I sat on sand, I sat in the water, I sat in a swing. I managed to catch a little fish, i got great time with @toddccooper, swam in a blue hole, and drank cocktails in the ocean. It was a DREAM. Thank you @heygreghess and @hollylaurent!!! ❤️ you @cooljazzjess ! TC, you’re okay.
For an epic 5 days last month I got to join some friends at their incredible family home. When I *wasn’t in that hammock I sat on sand, I sat in the water, I sat in a swing. I managed to catch a little fish, i got great time with @toddccooper, swam in a blue hole, and drank cocktails in the ocean. It was a DREAM. Thank you @heygreghess and @hollylaurent!!! ❤️ you @cooljazzjess ! TC, you’re okay.
For an epic 5 days last month I got to join some friends at their incredible family home. When I *wasn’t in that hammock I sat on sand, I sat in the water, I sat in a swing. I managed to catch a little fish, i got great time with @toddccooper, swam in a blue hole, and drank cocktails in the ocean. It was a DREAM. Thank you @heygreghess and @hollylaurent!!! ❤️ you @cooljazzjess ! TC, you’re okay.
My @nprmusic Tiny Desk (Home) Concert is live! I was delighted to bring this album to life performing songs from Under the Pepper Tree! Thank you to @davidgarzamusic and @alanshampton for joining me. I am such a fan of Tiny Desk and it was an honor to be invited to share this album with them and with you. Catch the full video with link in bio. Directed by @caitlin.gerard
This weekend we lost a legendary fiddler, and a man who hugely influenced so many of us when we were coming up as young players. When I was about 8, he sold me my first good fiddle – a 3/4 size. It was way too big for me for at least a year or two but it sounded great and I was so proud that I got it from Byron. That’s the one I’m playing in these first two photos. Alison Kraus was playing our favorite local festival called Follows Camp, and Byron organized a jam so all of us kids could play with her. Byron, his wife Bette and daughter Becca were always welcoming and my heart and love are with them. I remember going to their house shortly after the Northridge earthquake and he told stories of near misses and mentioned after the quake, the water level of his pool was a foot lower, and all the fruit on that side of the orange tree had been knocked to the ground. Seemingly from a big wave. It’s funny the things that stick with you. If we came to one of Byron’s shows, be it with “The LA Fiddle Band” or “California” or anything else, he’d almost always invite us up to play on a tune with them. It made me want to work so I’d be deserving of the opportunity if and when the next chance came in hopes he’d see that I’d been practicing. Throughout his long influential life, Byron took so many of us young players under his wing and taught us about performing and jamming by example. I’m so grateful for his contribution to my life, and for his bow arm that, to me, defined his style. I have so many memories of being around Byron, I wish I had more photos, but I’m grateful for these which my parents and aunt Joanie recently sent my way.
This weekend we lost a legendary fiddler, and a man who hugely influenced so many of us when we were coming up as young players. When I was about 8, he sold me my first good fiddle – a 3/4 size. It was way too big for me for at least a year or two but it sounded great and I was so proud that I got it from Byron. That’s the one I’m playing in these first two photos. Alison Kraus was playing our favorite local festival called Follows Camp, and Byron organized a jam so all of us kids could play with her. Byron, his wife Bette and daughter Becca were always welcoming and my heart and love are with them. I remember going to their house shortly after the Northridge earthquake and he told stories of near misses and mentioned after the quake, the water level of his pool was a foot lower, and all the fruit on that side of the orange tree had been knocked to the ground. Seemingly from a big wave. It’s funny the things that stick with you. If we came to one of Byron’s shows, be it with “The LA Fiddle Band” or “California” or anything else, he’d almost always invite us up to play on a tune with them. It made me want to work so I’d be deserving of the opportunity if and when the next chance came in hopes he’d see that I’d been practicing. Throughout his long influential life, Byron took so many of us young players under his wing and taught us about performing and jamming by example. I’m so grateful for his contribution to my life, and for his bow arm that, to me, defined his style. I have so many memories of being around Byron, I wish I had more photos, but I’m grateful for these which my parents and aunt Joanie recently sent my way.
This weekend we lost a legendary fiddler, and a man who hugely influenced so many of us when we were coming up as young players. When I was about 8, he sold me my first good fiddle – a 3/4 size. It was way too big for me for at least a year or two but it sounded great and I was so proud that I got it from Byron. That’s the one I’m playing in these first two photos. Alison Kraus was playing our favorite local festival called Follows Camp, and Byron organized a jam so all of us kids could play with her. Byron, his wife Bette and daughter Becca were always welcoming and my heart and love are with them. I remember going to their house shortly after the Northridge earthquake and he told stories of near misses and mentioned after the quake, the water level of his pool was a foot lower, and all the fruit on that side of the orange tree had been knocked to the ground. Seemingly from a big wave. It’s funny the things that stick with you. If we came to one of Byron’s shows, be it with “The LA Fiddle Band” or “California” or anything else, he’d almost always invite us up to play on a tune with them. It made me want to work so I’d be deserving of the opportunity if and when the next chance came in hopes he’d see that I’d been practicing. Throughout his long influential life, Byron took so many of us young players under his wing and taught us about performing and jamming by example. I’m so grateful for his contribution to my life, and for his bow arm that, to me, defined his style. I have so many memories of being around Byron, I wish I had more photos, but I’m grateful for these which my parents and aunt Joanie recently sent my way.
This weekend we lost a legendary fiddler, and a man who hugely influenced so many of us when we were coming up as young players. When I was about 8, he sold me my first good fiddle – a 3/4 size. It was way too big for me for at least a year or two but it sounded great and I was so proud that I got it from Byron. That’s the one I’m playing in these first two photos. Alison Kraus was playing our favorite local festival called Follows Camp, and Byron organized a jam so all of us kids could play with her. Byron, his wife Bette and daughter Becca were always welcoming and my heart and love are with them. I remember going to their house shortly after the Northridge earthquake and he told stories of near misses and mentioned after the quake, the water level of his pool was a foot lower, and all the fruit on that side of the orange tree had been knocked to the ground. Seemingly from a big wave. It’s funny the things that stick with you. If we came to one of Byron’s shows, be it with “The LA Fiddle Band” or “California” or anything else, he’d almost always invite us up to play on a tune with them. It made me want to work so I’d be deserving of the opportunity if and when the next chance came in hopes he’d see that I’d been practicing. Throughout his long influential life, Byron took so many of us young players under his wing and taught us about performing and jamming by example. I’m so grateful for his contribution to my life, and for his bow arm that, to me, defined his style. I have so many memories of being around Byron, I wish I had more photos, but I’m grateful for these which my parents and aunt Joanie recently sent my way.
Real shows! Lots of them! And the first two are in CA! We failed to mention on Aug 1st we will be in the Bay Area at Rohnert Park for the Green Music Center! We are so excited to play music for you and see your three dimensional faces!! Tickets ➡️ watkinsfamilyhour.com
Wow. It’s happening. Live music! We cannot WAIT to see you all. The @watkinsfamilyhour #brothersister tour is coming your way. Get your tickets now! Link in bio.
Happy Fathers Day to all the great dad’s out there! Especially to @toddccooper, who gives and gives even when he’s exhausted. We love you!! Swipe for a full experience.
Happy Fathers Day to all the great dad’s out there! Especially to @toddccooper, who gives and gives even when he’s exhausted. We love you!! Swipe for a full experience.
Happy Fathers Day to all the great dad’s out there! Especially to @toddccooper, who gives and gives even when he’s exhausted. We love you!! Swipe for a full experience.
Happy Fathers Day to all the great dad’s out there! Especially to @toddccooper, who gives and gives even when he’s exhausted. We love you!! Swipe for a full experience.
Telluride here we come! Absolutely delighted to announce that @watkinsfamilyhour will be playing NightGrass at the @sheridanoperahouse this Friday June 11! We can’t wait to see and play with friends at the festival! Link in bio for tickets!
I got to go on vacation last month. 🐚🗺🐟🌅🌙🐠🛌⛈☀️🐡. So thankful. 📷 @hollylaurent
@watkinsfamilyhour’s new album Vol II. is coming August 19! Our first song to share off the album, “Hypnotized” is out now! Vol. II is a celebration of the Family Hour’s 20th anniversary at Largo. The album features Fiona Apple, @ilovelucius, @jacksonbrowne, @madicunningham, Jon Brion, @gaby_moreno, @benmonttench and @williewatsongs – all frequent guests and collaborators of @watkinsfamilyhour. This record is a community affair and we can’t wait to share it with you. Pre-order the album and listen to “Hypnotized” with link in bio.
It just warms my heart so much to see kids enjoying the Under the Pepper Tree album! I mean come on!! Does it get better? Love you Eri!!
Sean and I are delighted to support our dear friend @gaby_moreno for her album release show this Saturday at @lodgeroom in Highland Park! 👏👏👏Gaby’s new record Alegoría is BEAUTIFUL and she is a force to be reckoned with on stage and off! 100% of the proceeds for this show will go to support the families of the victims in Uvalde, TX. Get your ticket now and spend your Saturday night with us at the lodge! The musicians are 🔥and the show will kick ass.
Excited to jump out to Brevard, NC to join some friends and heroes and bring my fiddle to @bryansuttond28’s Guitar Celebration. I understand tickets are still available for this very special night (link in stories)! Hope to see you there!
