Greetings, Everyone,

It's been my intention to send out a Spring newsletter--and realizing I have a show this evening I'm going to pull together a few bits of news in this tiny window of today!

Tonight! March 28th in Charlottesville, Virginia I'm thrilled to be playing a set at The Front Porch, a beloved non-profit that makes music education accessible to many in the local area. I'll be playing a set after the excellent Brittany Ann Tranbaugh (in a duo with Shona Carr), a singer-songwriter who describes her sound as "queer Americana from Philly". I fell in love with Brittany Ann's heart-smart songs and summery voice when I first heard "Almost Ready to Be Friends". Doors open at 7pm (for socializing + best choice of seats), Show at 8pm. 

Tickets: https://aftontickets.com/event/buyticket/7pj6n2dw9r

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Last month, along with dozens of other artists, I had the honor of contributing a song to If Only I Could Fly, a compilation for L.A. Wildfire Relief curated by Little Mazarn, Hemlock and Jolie Holland. I included the previously-unreleased “Gaze Upon You”. It's a phone recording! We were urged to be timely and unperfectionistic in our offerings--a good prescriptive for showing up in these times.

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New in my online store are handwritten lyrics printed on cotton khadi paper. The selection of songs was chosen by the people who contributed to my fundraiser for House Tears. I wrote out their songs, made extra copies and kept going! 'Twas a good and grounding indoor project during the snowy months. Lyrics are written in black ink but I can add a dash of color by request--see examples at dianecluck.info/store. Below is a version of “Easy to Be Around” that someone had custom-framed in green!

Along the lines of small-things-we-can-do, 25% of proceeds from these lyrics sheets are going towards individuals and organizations working towards food & housing security in the Charlottesville, Virginia area. Next up: https://www.emergencyfoodnetwork.org/--a local non-profit that delivers three days worth of groceries on the day of request--no questions asked.

I'll return again soon with updates about House Tears vinyl + upcoming teaching offerings and other musings.

Thanks for your time; sparkling wishes for your day…

Love,
Diane