Stevie Jewel

Montreal Street Style

I was in Montreal for a mere 24 hours but what a city!  I was there for a radio interview with KIC Country based on of Mercier.  While there I had the chance to stroll some quiet residential streets, try some great food and indulge in a little of Montreal’s unique and historic culture.  We were there during the middle of May so we experienced the spring of Montreal, which I’m sure is very welcome after a cold winter!  I loved the architecture, the mixture of language and culture, and I even enjoyed feeling a little shocked at how different Montreal is from other Canadian cities I’ve visited.  All in all, I loved getting to know another part of Canada while sharing my music!  Have you found a city like Montreal in your travels?

Chicago Show at Uncommon Ground

When I added this stop to my promotional tour for Off The Market, which you can download here, I was so excited to play Uncommon Ground!  Although I typically play with my band, this show was an acoustic one.  I love acoustic shows because it’s an entirely different feeling from full band.  Typically it’s a more intimate setting and I can really connect with the audience.  The venue was great and the show went so well!  Here’s one of the songs I performed.

Hobby Horse

Typically when people ask me what my hobby is, I say music.  Music is my life, and I love it, but only recently did I realize the benefit of having a hobby as well as a career, and that it’s okay to be passionate about both.  As I’ve gotten older I’ve gained a tunnel vision when it comes to accomplishing goals, which is an asset, but recently I needed a moment of clarity and I went for a drive.  At first my internal dialogue sounded like this, “This is a waste of time”, “There are so many other things I could be doing right now”, but I kept driving.  After about 15 minutes I realized how important it is to have balance.  When I realized this I thought that getting a hobby might be a great thing because it would give my mind time to recharge and allow me to be even more creative.  When I opened myself back up to the option of a hobby I was immediately pulled back in to something I’ve loved for a long time…being an equestrian.  What’s something you do just for the love of it?

Best Desserts of Nashville

I love dessert! Truly I do, if it’s sweet and decadent I’m probably going to love it.  I decided to take it upon myself to find the best desserts in Nashville.  I’ve had desserts in almost every city I’ve visited because I almost can’t say no, especially if I know I may not visit the city again soon!  Nashville has a great dessert selection, in fact it’s really a city for foodies. When I’m not on the road, in a cowrite, rehearsing, or performing, I try and take full advantage of all the cuisine variety.  I’ll probably do a favorites restaurant post at some point, but for now here are my favorite desserts in Nashville!

Bricktops - This was so good and so decadent! The cookie was hot, but the frigid ice cream balanced  every bite! I was even able to take it home and savor it.   Bricktops – This was so good and so decadent! The cookie was hot, but the frigid ice cream balanced  every bite! I was even able to take it home and savor it. Germantown Cafe - I love these beignets! In fact they spoiled me when it came to trying Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans, the famous beignet just wasn't as dreamy as these! They also aren't on the menu! They are served as Germantown Cafe – I love these beignets! In fact they spoiled me when it came to trying Cafe Du Monde in New Orleans, the famous beignet just wasn’t as dreamy as these! They also aren’t on the menu! They are served as “bread” for the table on Sunday brunch, so make sure to get there early! Goozys - The great intimate setting of this place is only surpassed by the excellence of their desserts. This molten cake and ice cream combo was so decadent and if it hadn't been perfectly portioned could have been too much, but it was JUST the right amount!  Not to mention the adorable presentation in the mini mason jar.  Goozys – The great intimate setting of this place is only surpassed by the excellence of their desserts. This molten cake and ice cream combo was so decadent and if it hadn’t been perfectly portioned could have been too much, but it was JUST the right amount!  Not to mention the adorable presentation in the mini mason jar. Acme - This is more than just a restaurant, this is a four story bar, restaurant, and venue on Broadway in downtown Nashville! The venue was amazing, but so was the peach cobbler with vanilla bean ice cream.  It was a classic southern dessert, and one that shouldn't be messed with.  Acme delivered the classic and it was just as delicious as you could hope a peach cobbler would be. Acme – This is more than just a restaurant, this is a four story bar, restaurant, and venue on Broadway in downtown Nashville! The venue was amazing, but so was the peach cobbler with vanilla bean ice cream.  It was a classic southern dessert, and one that shouldn’t be messed with.  Acme delivered the classic and it was just as delicious as you could hope a peach cobbler would be.

Dry Bar

When I hear this I think of a bar that doesn’t serve alcohol, but this is so much better than that.  It’s a blow out bar!  Who doesn’t love having their hairs coiffed into perfection…by someone else?!  Not only that, but they serve champagne, coffee, tea, and have a great product line as well.  You choose your style from a menu and then can customize it.  I usually do my own hair, but this is so much fun, I have to go every once in a while.  Also, this is not an ad, I genuinely love what Dry Bar is all about.

Chelsea Market

This was something I read about, but it was hidden in a bunch of other information.  Now I know why; it’s amazing!  If you enjoy pop-up markets, flea markets with small designers, one of kind items, and good food this is the place for you!  It’s in an old warehouse and has pretty much everything you could dream up, clothes, jewelry, small restaurants, coffee, ice cream, and more.  We picked up some one-of-kind clothing, spices, and perused a plethora of hard to find kitchen accessories.

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