[Newsletter] Midwest Tour: Chicago, Minneapolis, Madison, and More!

Happy New Year...again!

Can i still say that? The year still feels fresh...and cold. Very very cold. Seriously, when is this "polar vortex" going to end? I suppose planning a Midwest tour through Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa, and Illinois in February wasn't exactly the brightest idea! *shakes head at self dissaprovingly*

Welp! Despite all that, it's the month of love and I happen to have alot of those kinds of songs so Im looking forward to these upcoming shows...including my band's first Pittsburgh performance since Dec (scroll down). Just a few things in this newsletter...

HOUSE CONCERTS!

As I finalize some details, I am hoping to fill a few free evenings with house concerts - specifically in/near Minneapolis (March 2), Madison, WI (March 6) and the MA/CT/Eastern PA or Baltimore area in late March. If you, your family, friends, or housemates want to host an intimate evening of music, let me know! What's a house concert look like?

HAPPY VALENTINE'S MONTH, LADIES!

This month I am partnering with one of my dearest friends, Brittany Hartman of Clavicle Havoc. We decided to bring each of our talents to the table and offer her handmade Free As a Bird Necklace with my All or Nothing Album during the month of February. Both the necklace and the album share the same inspiration and it seemed like a cool idea for the ladies and lovebirds out there :) Those are at the Online Store.

Oh by the way, I just got some "I Like Ike" Vinyl bike/bumper stickers in...and some tiny paper stickers as well (also at the store). I got my little bros to model the small ones for you (middle left photo). Aren't they cute!! The boys, not the stickers :)

UPCOMING SHOWS!

I'll be spending alot of time in my car over these next two months...but it's all for you! So grab a pen, mark the date in your city and please forward this on to any friends you have in the towns I'm pass through. Thank you!

FEB 14-16 - Jubilee College Conference - Pittsburgh, PA

FEB 19 - Richard Stockton College of New Jersey - Galloway, NJ

FEB 22 - The Kauffmann Center w/ full BAND - Pittsburgh, PA [facebook][tickets]

FEB 24 - Indie Coffee - Madison, WI [facebook]

FEB 25 - Inver Hills Community College - Grove Heights, MN

FEB 26 - Gustavus Adolphus College - Saint Peter, MN

FEB 27 - State Community & Technical College - Moorhead, MN

FEB 28 - University of St. Thomas - Saint Paul, MN

MAR 2 - Mercy Seat Presets @ Aster Cafe - Minneapolis, MN [facebook]

MAR 6 - Kirkwood Community College - Cedar Rapids, IA

MAR 7 - University of Wisconsin - Green Bay, WI

MAR 8 - Uncommong Ground (Clark Street) - Chicago, IL [facebook]

MAR 14 - World Cafe Live @ The Queen - Wilmington DE [facebook]

MAR 22 - Mocha Maya - Shelburne Falls, MA

MAR 23 - Private House Concert - Boston, MA

MAR 24 - Cafe Nine - New Haven, CT

MAR 28 - Trust Performing Arts Center - Lancaster, PA

full calendar + details: www.joyike.com/shows

Ok, i think i may have cracked an unsual amount of cheesy jokes in this newsletter.

But I'll do anything to take my mind off the fact that I'm cold!

With love,

Joy

www.joyike.com