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I’m still overwhelmed with gratitude from last night.

A room filled with friends, family, musicians, filmmakers, and supporters who chose to spend their evening experiencing something a little different—showing up for local art and sharing a moment together in real time. Your presence truly warmed my heart. Being in that room with you all reminded me what this is really about: community, creativity, and experiencing life together.

A huge thank you to the incredible team behind the evening—Clouds North Films, COPA, Blue Moon Lighting, the amazing tech and hospitality crew, our incredible MC Sam Sorenson, and an unbelievably talented group of musicians who brought the music to life. Wow. I feel so incredibly blessed.

For anyone who’s curious, “Antidote” is officially available on all streaming platforms now. Please listen, share, and if you’d like to see more about the project (and some behind-the-scenes footage, consider checking out my Patreon.

Official music video release: coming soon. I promise. ❤️

I’m still overwhelmed with gratitude from last night.

A room filled with friends, family, musicians, filmmakers, and supporters who chose to spend their evening experiencing something a little different—showing up for local art and sharing a moment together in real time. Your presence truly warmed my heart. Being in that room with you all reminded me what this is really about: community, creativity, and experiencing life together.

A huge thank you to the incredible team behind the evening—Clouds North Films, COPA, Blue Moon Lighting, the amazing tech and hospitality crew, our incredible MC Sam Sorenson, and an unbelievably talented group of musicians who brought the music to life. Wow. I feel so incredibly blessed.

For anyone who’s curious, “Antidote” is officially available on all streaming platforms now. Please listen, share, and if you’d like to see more about the project (and some behind-the-scenes footage, consider checking out my Patreon.

Official music video release: coming soon. I promise. ❤️

I’m honored to be a 2026 WAMI Nominee! 🎶
Voting is FREE and open now.
If my music has meant something to you, I’d appreciate your vote for Female Vocalist of the Year ❤️ 👉 broadjam.com/wami

I’m honored to be a 2026 WAMI Nominee! 🎶
Voting is FREE and open now.
If my music has meant something to you, I’d appreciate your vote for Female Vocalist of the Year ❤️ 👉 broadjam.com/wami

My guitar has been at the guitar hospital (and will be for another couple weeks)….
Gotta love Wisconsin weather 😢 🤦🏽‍♀️
I know she’s in good hands though.
@nickehoe @sprucetreemusic

My guitar has been at the guitar hospital (and will be for another couple weeks)….
Gotta love Wisconsin weather 😢 🤦🏽‍♀️
I know she’s in good hands though.
@nickehoe @sprucetreemusic

Once upon a time, I said to myself, “If I never try, I’ll always regret it.” I decided to give it the biggest swing I had: the making of my album PIECES, my first Kickstarter, my first album release party — my first big “go” as a solo artist.

This was the first song I wrote for that album. It was the reminder I needed every time I felt like giving up, every time it felt too hard to keep going. It was the start of a journey that’s taken me years to fully grasp and has brought me to places I’d never imagined — a journey filled with mistakes and successes, failures and wins, joy and heartbreak, and all the lessons in between.

Today marks nine years since the album release. Hard to believe.

To anyone out there who’s scared of what’s on the other side, or afraid to try, the only thing I can promise is that it starts within. You get to measure success. No one else. Trust your gut. If you want something, go get it. If it doesn’t feel right, pause and take the time you need to discern the next step. Only you know what’s truly best for you.

Every failure is a lesson you can take with you the next go-round. Every “win” won’t always feel like you thought it would, but that doesn’t mean giving up on the things you love. It means there’s still more to learn.

To all of you who have continued to walk with me on this journey, Thank you. This was one of the most terrifying things I ever did, but you stood by me through my winding roads, and I truly could not have done it without you.

The full-length PIECES album is only available through my website or on Bandcamp — a story for another day.

#try

Once upon a time, I said to myself, “If I never try, I’ll always regret it.” I decided to give it the biggest swing I had: the making of my album PIECES, my first Kickstarter, my first album release party — my first big “go” as a solo artist.

This was the first song I wrote for that album. It was the reminder I needed every time I felt like giving up, every time it felt too hard to keep going. It was the start of a journey that’s taken me years to fully grasp and has brought me to places I’d never imagined — a journey filled with mistakes and successes, failures and wins, joy and heartbreak, and all the lessons in between.

Today marks nine years since the album release. Hard to believe.

To anyone out there who’s scared of what’s on the other side, or afraid to try, the only thing I can promise is that it starts within. You get to measure success. No one else. Trust your gut. If you want something, go get it. If it doesn’t feel right, pause and take the time you need to discern the next step. Only you know what’s truly best for you.

Every failure is a lesson you can take with you the next go-round. Every “win” won’t always feel like you thought it would, but that doesn’t mean giving up on the things you love. It means there’s still more to learn.

To all of you who have continued to walk with me on this journey, Thank you. This was one of the most terrifying things I ever did, but you stood by me through my winding roads, and I truly could not have done it without you.

The full-length PIECES album is only available through my website or on Bandcamp — a story for another day.

#try

Wrote you a love song. Happy Valentine's Day.

#Love #LoveSong #Easy #ValentinesDay

Wrote you a love song. Happy Valentine's Day.

#Love #LoveSong #Easy #ValentinesDay

Let’s try this again. 💫

@clouds_north_films
@copamsn
@copamadison
#Madison #Antidote #Wisconsin #VideoProduction #MusicProduction

Let’s try this again. 💫

@clouds_north_films
@copamsn
@copamadison
#Madison #Antidote #Wisconsin #VideoProduction #MusicProduction

Slowly resurfacing after the sickness from hell, and will be announcing our reschedule date this week!

Thank you so much to everyone who reached out to check in— you all are so sweet, and your messages truly felt like the antidote 💫 🙏

Stay tuned!

Slowly resurfacing after the sickness from hell, and will be announcing our reschedule date this week!

Thank you so much to everyone who reached out to check in— you all are so sweet, and your messages truly felt like the antidote 💫 🙏

Stay tuned!

36mph winds. We got this. #BTS
#ShowBiz #VideoProduction #Wisconsin

36mph winds. We got this. #BTS
#ShowBiz #VideoProduction #Wisconsin

To all of my hometown friends ❤️ This was location two on our shoot. A special shoutout, and huge Thank You to the area businesses and friends that helped us out and/or just let us do our thing! Mangiami Italiano | Feather Your Nest | Robert Bell | City of Fort Atkinson ❤️ #SupportLocalBusinesses #WisconsinFilm #MusicVideo #CreativeLife #VideoProduction

To all of my hometown friends ❤️ This was location two on our shoot. A special shoutout, and huge Thank You to the area businesses and friends that helped us out and/or just let us do our thing! Mangiami Italiano | Feather Your Nest | Robert Bell | City of Fort Atkinson ❤️ #SupportLocalBusinesses #WisconsinFilm #MusicVideo #CreativeLife #VideoProduction

And somehow, it all came together better than we'd imagined. Weather. Location. Team.
Join us for the Premiere | 01.16.26
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#MusicVideo #NewMusic #WisconsinArtist #Wisconsin #MadisonMusicians #Antidote #Songwriter #VideoProduction ##músicproduction
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@copamadison
@clouds_north_films
@lunarlavaaudio
@matlefflerschulman

And somehow, it all came together better than we'd imagined. Weather. Location. Team.
Join us for the Premiere | 01.16.26
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#MusicVideo #NewMusic #WisconsinArtist #Wisconsin #MadisonMusicians #Antidote #Songwriter #VideoProduction ##músicproduction
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@copamadison
@clouds_north_films
@lunarlavaaudio
@matlefflerschulman

It's getting real.... See you next week!

It's getting real.... See you next week!

Coming Soon

Coming Soon

Tickets available now!

Tickets available now!

Once upon a time, we met for coffee. Strangers. That was in 2017.

Years later, we’re still creating — and our third music video together is coming soon.

For now, enjoy this blast from the past: “Dream Awake,” directed by my good friend, Bob Trondson @clouds_north_films

#MusicVideo #Wisconsin #DreamAwake #VideoProduction #MusicProduction

Once upon a time, we met for coffee. Strangers. That was in 2017.

Years later, we’re still creating — and our third music video together is coming soon.

For now, enjoy this blast from the past: “Dream Awake,” directed by my good friend, Bob Trondson @clouds_north_films

#MusicVideo #Wisconsin #DreamAwake #VideoProduction #MusicProduction

No longer need to hide away.
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Song + Music Video Premiere 01.16.26
#NewYear #NewMusic #ComingSoon #2026

No longer need to hide away.
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Song + Music Video Premiere 01.16.26
#NewYear #NewMusic #ComingSoon #2026

May your New Year be blessed with fun and exciting adventures to come. Peace out 2025 ✌️

May your New Year be blessed with fun and exciting adventures to come. Peace out 2025 ✌️

Cooking with Katie
Ep. 1
Leek and potato soup

Cooking with Katie
Ep. 1
Leek and potato soup

This morning’s drive felt fitting as I made my way through the mist.

Sometimes we move through seasons where the path isn’t clear — where everything feels a little hazy.

Here’s the first official soundbite from the track.

I can’t wait to share the full story with you. I hope you’ll join me at the premiere party January 16th. Tickets on sale now >> https://bit.ly/antidote-tickets

This morning’s drive felt fitting as I made my way through the mist.

Sometimes we move through seasons where the path isn’t clear — where everything feels a little hazy.

Here’s the first official soundbite from the track.

I can’t wait to share the full story with you. I hope you’ll join me at the premiere party January 16th. Tickets on sale now >> https://bit.ly/antidote-tickets

Song #892 I’ll never do anything with.
#selfsoothing

Song #892 I’ll never do anything with.
#selfsoothing

Circa 2016 when my dad and I built “The Snowman.”
Remember to find the joy where you can this Christmas season. It’s often in those little moments.
#TheSnowman #Joy #Winter

Circa 2016 when my dad and I built “The Snowman.”
Remember to find the joy where you can this Christmas season. It’s often in those little moments.
#TheSnowman #Joy #Winter

Looking for a last minute Christmas Gift? 🎄🎅 🧑‍🎄 Give the gift of an exclusive and unique experience this January at the official Song and Video Premiere Party for my newest release -Antidote. 💫

@clouds_north_films
@copamadison

#NewMusic #ComingSoon #Wisconsin

Looking for a last minute Christmas Gift? 🎄🎅 🧑‍🎄 Give the gift of an exclusive and unique experience this January at the official Song and Video Premiere Party for my newest release -Antidote. 💫

@clouds_north_films
@copamadison

#NewMusic #ComingSoon #Wisconsin

We like sparkle ✨
Here’s a little BTS snippet of Antidote in its infancy. Excited to share this project with you all. Premiere Party tickets drop tomorrow at 6pm.
RSVP here >> https://bit.ly/antidote-rsvp

We like sparkle ✨
Here’s a little BTS snippet of Antidote in its infancy. Excited to share this project with you all. Premiere Party tickets drop tomorrow at 6pm.
RSVP here >> https://bit.ly/antidote-rsvp

Everyone loves a little Michael McDonald tucked into a Christmas set 💕
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#Love #Music #Reimagined #WinterWonderland #Wisconsin #MichaelMcDonald

Everyone loves a little Michael McDonald tucked into a Christmas set 💕
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#Love #Music #Reimagined #WinterWonderland #Wisconsin #MichaelMcDonald

Last nights show was “Merry & Bright” @copamsn
Thank you for the fun!🎄 💫

Last nights show was “Merry & Bright” @copamsn
Thank you for the fun!🎄 💫

A morning stroll like this is the cure-all. 🍁
Get outside today if you can.

A morning stroll like this is the cure-all. 🍁
Get outside today if you can.

Comment below “napper” if you love midday naps. 👋
See you this evening at The Windsor.
🙌🏻 😴

Comment below “napper” if you love midday naps. 👋
See you this evening at The Windsor.
🙌🏻 😴

☀️🌲🐠 Endless Summer -reimagined
🎥 Jeffrey Powers

☀️🌲🐠 Endless Summer -reimagined
🎥 Jeffrey Powers

Sneak peek from our rehearsal last night. We can’t wait to see you this evening @indietuneup #MadisonWi
Doors open at 6pm
Show at 7:15pm
$10 suggested donation 🙌🏻🙏
#livenusic #endlesssummer #supportlocal #human #connection #emo

Sneak peek from our rehearsal last night. We can’t wait to see you this evening @indietuneup #MadisonWi
Doors open at 6pm
Show at 7:15pm
$10 suggested donation 🙌🏻🙏
#livenusic #endlesssummer #supportlocal #human #connection #emo

Your mom called… 🗣️📞
She said you should support your local music scene by attending a live show 👋 💛
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#SupportArtists #SupportLocal #WisconsinArtist #Musician #Human #Connection
📸 @ilananatasha

Your mom called… 🗣️📞
She said you should support your local music scene by attending a live show 👋 💛
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#SupportArtists #SupportLocal #WisconsinArtist #Musician #Human #Connection
📸 @ilananatasha

New York says hello! Hope to see you Nov 5 at IndieTuneUp Madison. 🔗 in bio for tickets! 🎟️

New York says hello! Hope to see you Nov 5 at IndieTuneUp Madison. 🔗 in bio for tickets! 🎟️

Sometimes the vibe is just there, so you start to mold, in hope it takes some sort of shape. Other times it’s more of an exercise, or an outlet. Sometimes a song seed makes the cut, and other times it’s archived in the land of “away” -forever.

Music has a way of taking you on a journey. At least that’s what I feel. Here’s a little vignette of some of the things I‘ve been playing with behind the scenes on Patreon.

If you’re interested at all in music production, or even remotely interested in what it looks like getting from point A to point B when composing, check out my page and join for free. New album #2025

Sometimes the vibe is just there, so you start to mold, in hope it takes some sort of shape. Other times it’s more of an exercise, or an outlet. Sometimes a song seed makes the cut, and other times it’s archived in the land of “away” -forever.

Music has a way of taking you on a journey. At least that’s what I feel. Here’s a little vignette of some of the things I‘ve been playing with behind the scenes on Patreon.

If you’re interested at all in music production, or even remotely interested in what it looks like getting from point A to point B when composing, check out my page and join for free. New album #2025

Mmm

Mmm

Fun snaps and pink pants @atwoodfestmadison singing @sherylcrow with Generation Jones. 👏🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻
📸 Keith Wessel
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#MakeMusic #Summer #PinkPinkPink

Fun snaps and pink pants @atwoodfestmadison singing @sherylcrow with Generation Jones. 👏🏻🙏🏻🙌🏻
📸 Keith Wessel
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#MakeMusic #Summer #PinkPinkPink

Smoky Mountain Getaway 📸

Smoky Mountain Getaway 📸

Tune in Monday at 8:20pm on “Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba” @civic_media_us where we’ll talk about who knows what, and I’ll maybe even sing you a bedtime song. 🤷‍♀️ 👋 🤩

Tune in Monday at 8:20pm on “Nite Lite with Pete Schwaba” @civic_media_us where we’ll talk about who knows what, and I’ll maybe even sing you a bedtime song. 🤷‍♀️ 👋 🤩

I love my band so much, and we LOVE playing for you all more than you know! Thank you to everyone who came out to support us at The Worlds Largest BratFest. Thank you @intellasound for your top notch production. Thank you sponsors, volunteers, and staff. It takes a village. This is always a highlight for us, and a great way to kick off summer. We truly appreciate every opportunity to perform☀️@bratfestofficial
📸 @johnhartphotography

I love my band so much, and we LOVE playing for you all more than you know! Thank you to everyone who came out to support us at The Worlds Largest BratFest. Thank you @intellasound for your top notch production. Thank you sponsors, volunteers, and staff. It takes a village. This is always a highlight for us, and a great way to kick off summer. We truly appreciate every opportunity to perform☀️@bratfestofficial
📸 @johnhartphotography

Thank you @bratfestofficial for a fantastic afternoon!
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#EndlessSummer #LiveMusic #Madison #Wisconsin
@johnhartphotography

Thank you @bratfestofficial for a fantastic afternoon!
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#EndlessSummer #LiveMusic #Madison #Wisconsin
@johnhartphotography

…Every moment seems jam-packed these days, and yet I’ve taken a different approach over the years, listening intently to the divine whispers, and moving with its rhythm… [check out my latest blog 🔗 in bio]
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#NewBlog #SpringStyle #NatureLovers #Greenday #CasualLook #MusicLovers #WeekendVibes

…Every moment seems jam-packed these days, and yet I’ve taken a different approach over the years, listening intently to the divine whispers, and moving with its rhythm… [check out my latest blog 🔗 in bio]
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#NewBlog #SpringStyle #NatureLovers #Greenday #CasualLook #MusicLovers #WeekendVibes

Wrapped in the arms of my love, my kin. 🎶 @indietuneup 📸 @johnhartphotography
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#DivingIn #EndlessSummer #Bloom #Cornerstone #Parade #PlayItSafe #Unfailing #Kinship #MusicProduction

Wrapped in the arms of my love, my kin. 🎶 @indietuneup 📸 @johnhartphotography
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#DivingIn #EndlessSummer #Bloom #Cornerstone #Parade #PlayItSafe #Unfailing #Kinship #MusicProduction

Thank you for the love last night. We had a wonderful time performing all new music for you. I think the best part was being amongst so many talented, and creative people. Not only on stage, but in the audience. You’re my kinda peeps. 🎶 @indietuneup 📸 @johnhartphotography
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#LiveMusic #Wisconsin #Moonlight #Artist #Creative #EndlessSummer #MusicProduction #Kin

Thank you for the love last night. We had a wonderful time performing all new music for you. I think the best part was being amongst so many talented, and creative people. Not only on stage, but in the audience. You’re my kinda peeps. 🎶 @indietuneup 📸 @johnhartphotography
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#LiveMusic #Wisconsin #Moonlight #Artist #Creative #EndlessSummer #MusicProduction #Kin

New Music Alert ❤️ “Unfailing” is available on all major streaming platforms!
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#NewMusic #Unfailing #OutNow

New Music Alert ❤️ “Unfailing” is available on all major streaming platforms!
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#NewMusic #Unfailing #OutNow

“Unfailing” drops tomorrow at 6PM 💫
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#NewMusic #Unfailing #Heart #Gold #ChasingLight
📸 @johnhartphotography
🎞️ @anthonygillitzer

“Unfailing” drops tomorrow at 6PM 💫
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#NewMusic #Unfailing #Heart #Gold #ChasingLight
📸 @johnhartphotography
🎞️ @anthonygillitzer

and the wind to my sails…
to sing the songs I am playing 💫 New Music 03/12
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📸 🎞️ @johnhartphotography @anthonygillitzer

and the wind to my sails…
to sing the songs I am playing 💫 New Music 03/12
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📸 🎞️ @johnhartphotography @anthonygillitzer

Word on the street is, I have a new song that drops one week from today.
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#Heart #Music #New #Capri #Trust #God

Word on the street is, I have a new song that drops one week from today.
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#Heart #Music #New #Capri #Trust #God

✌️ 2023

✌️ 2023

As we enter into one of the busiest times of year, I wanted to send you off with a little surprise. The Holidays can be stressful, but if there’s one thing I can give, it’s the gift of a song that reminds us to “let your heart be light.”

Those lyrics may mean different things to different people, but to me it emphasizes the importance of giving to others -and also the importance of giving ourselves grace, and permission to feel good inside.

I couldn’t have pulled this off without the help of these awesome collaborators.

Keys: Steve Banik
Bass: Jeff Peterson
Drums: Nick Lang
Backup Vox: DJ Scullin
Mixed and Mastered @lunarlavaaudio | Jeff Peterson
Photography: John Hart
VocalDirection: James Meny

Available on all streaming platforms. Visit bio for link
Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer……

#MerryLittleChristmas #HolidaySpirit #ClassicChristmas #HolidayStress #Grace #Snow
#NewMusicAlert #ChristmasPlaylist #FridayFeeling

As we enter into one of the busiest times of year, I wanted to send you off with a little surprise. The Holidays can be stressful, but if there’s one thing I can give, it’s the gift of a song that reminds us to “let your heart be light.”

Those lyrics may mean different things to different people, but to me it emphasizes the importance of giving to others -and also the importance of giving ourselves grace, and permission to feel good inside.

I couldn’t have pulled this off without the help of these awesome collaborators.

Keys: Steve Banik
Bass: Jeff Peterson
Drums: Nick Lang
Backup Vox: DJ Scullin
Mixed and Mastered @lunarlavaaudio | Jeff Peterson
Photography: John Hart
VocalDirection: James Meny

Available on all streaming platforms. Visit bio for link
Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Deezer……

#MerryLittleChristmas #HolidaySpirit #ClassicChristmas #HolidayStress #Grace #Snow
#NewMusicAlert #ChristmasPlaylist #FridayFeeling

Singing in the lounge this evening pre Susan Werner @theentertainher and special guest @kingmargomusic Nothing quite beats the esthetic of the beautiful @stoughtonoperahouse 💫 Looking forward to this one!
Lounge set 5:55-7:15 ❤️ Show at 7:30

Singing in the lounge this evening pre Susan Werner @theentertainher and special guest @kingmargomusic Nothing quite beats the esthetic of the beautiful @stoughtonoperahouse 💫 Looking forward to this one!
Lounge set 5:55-7:15 ❤️ Show at 7:30

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