Wheeeeeeeeeeew! Long time no see, beloved blog. It’s almost time for SXSW so the blogging is about to get real. Some of my favorite posts are the recaps of all the random stuff I get to see and do at this giant conference. So glad to be here for these events…it’s a unique opportunity when the world comes to your town once a year.

So yes – things that are happening. I thought I’d line out some exciting projects just to put them out into the world because I am trying to be better about that. Collaboration and opportunity does not happen if you do not announce your plans.

SXSW: That starts Friday with Interactive which is (ssshhhh don’t tell the Music) my favorite part. So many ideas and concepts and futuristic things are flying around it’s hard not to get excited and inspired. I’ve been picking out my schedule, but as my friend and fellow SXSW attendee Chad told me a couple of years ago, flexibility and spontaneity are key. Who knows what I’ll wander in on at the Convention Center. I think I’m focusing on a lot of film/TV stuff this year because face it: TV is KILLING IT in terms of fan acquisition and retention thanks to social media. Lessons to be learned.

Los Angeles: If you saw my Oprah Interview below, you know a little. I am heading to L.A. next month for my first time to meet, greet, network, play, and get a feel for the industry that exists there and dominates. Songwriting is fun. Getting those songs into the hands of people who can do great things with them…sounds super fun. I feel like a freshman on the first day of high school, but I’ll get the hang of it. My friend Toni Koch and her organization The Talent Tree are being a huge help in introducing me to all things Los Angeles. We’re gonna have us a time! (Anyone know anybody I should meet out there? I would like to meet them!)

SusanG: my hardcore love grows. Aside from gigging like a badass, Susan is doing a BUNCH of kids workshops this summer for the Real Life Real Music Camps, and she is also doing a songwriting workshop for adults in New Braunfels on April 17-18. This will be amazingly fun and a chance to stew in creativity for 2 days. Do it.

Social Thinkery: is humming along. I am thrilled to announce that the newest Thinkery client is Dana Cooper, who will be launching a crowd-funding campaign shortly for his new album (the awesomely titled Building a Human Being). There are a few new partnerships in the pipeline as well, and Howlin’ Dog Records is about to release 2-Bit Palmino’s stunning new CD and I am excited to work on that.

Cheers to a busy Spring…hope to see in one or more of these corners of the earth soon!