What's Happening (v. 10) - November 9th
Here's the scoop...
The Album: HOME
Recording phase two for the tracks on HOME in Texas with JB Recordings (John Bamber) and Greg Galindo (guitar and bass aficionado) was a raging success! We completed all but three songs AND even threw in an acoustic music video so you get a sneak peak of what's going on the album (check it out: TOMORROW). Don't forget to "like" the youtube channel!
Speaking of music videos...I'm working with photographer Danielle Zimmerer on a project for one of my videos for the album. The project (not the song) is called "I AM...". We're looking for girls and women of all ages, sizes, and shades to participate and collaborate positive images of womanhood - I am strong; I am beautiful; I am silly, etc. are just a few examples of what we're hoping to capture and feature on this video montage. Can't wait to showcase it for you. Send me an email if you have any questions or want to contribute from afar!
After I got back from Texas and mildly caught up on my sleep I headed down to Denver for the TedxMileHigh event to perform at the VIP Cocktail Party prior to the weekend's presentations. Let's just say it was an amazing turn out - nearly 200 attendees and all full of vibrant personalities, support and enthusiasm for the weekend's events. Let's just hope this is the beginning of bigger and more exciting events to come...
Lastly, because so many have been asking about how baby number three is coming along, we're all fine and well. This marks 15 weeks and well into our 2nd trimester. Hopefully the next post will be able to share the gender (20 weeks we're going to find out!), but until then...
Website, FROM THE VAULT and Social Media
WWW.TERAJOHNSON.COM - We've got new merch! We replenished our sell out of LOVE YOUR LIFE magnets and still have our BORN AGAIN MUSICIAN stickers as well as a couple newbies - check 'em out: LIFE IS SIMPLE and HAPPINESS IS...
And as always, social media needs your help! (YOUTUBE.COM, @TeraJTweets and Facebook)
FROM THE VAULT - HAPPY was short clip of another twist of a cover we decided to take a stab at. It's an ironic take on happiness in a rather dark sound. Can't say it's a style we'll stick with, but hey, you can't say I've pigeon-holed myself in any genres, right?
THE OTHER SIDE - THAT MAN IS MINE is the final song I wrote for this album not long before I got married. Still a bit insecure in my husband-to-be's female friends, I figured I might as well write a tune to let her know who exactly, her male-friend belonged to. Turns out, it became quite a crowd-pleaser and has been probably my most requested tune for shows - the story behind it, who it was dedicated to, and well, just about how and why THAT man, is mine!
Go Fund Tera Johnson
Well, I think we're finally there. I'm at 95% of my goal now and obviously have already started on recordings and whatnot. The remainder of the goal I'm counting on sales post-production/album release time, so get ready...I'm going to be asking for some help in distribution and sharing of this extra special album with friends, family and folks who don't even know who I am. Thanks for being so supportive throughout this. It's meant the world to me and hopefully you will see/hear it through the music created.
Upcoming Shows
While we're all awaiting the dates for the mini-tour during the release of this album, there's clearly a seemingly mini-tour in progress, check out where I'll be playing next...