Stevie Jewel

Performing In Muskoka

At the end of May I got to play in my hometown which is always a treat.  This was my first time playing at Deerhurst Resort and it was a great time.  Deerhurst is a great resort that emphasizes the natural beauty of northern Canada.  The audience was great, and the other artists in the lineup made the whole night a great experience. I played some new songs, and it’s always great to see what songs resonate with the audience, it varies from show to show.  Some songs always go over well, but then others hit harder with specific crowds.   

Branson Landing

On June 17, I was asked to perform at the 10 year anniversary of the Branson Landing in Branson Missouri which was such an honor! My entire band and I drove over to Branson on the morning of the 17th, and 7 hours in a band with other musicians is always a good time, typically with many jokes, laughter, and stories being shared.  We sound checked, found out the stage was right by the river (super cool!) and then had just enough time to change for the show!  About 3 songs in the sound cut out due to technical difficulties and a circuit being overloaded, but I went out into the audience to play, just me and my guitar, which was such a fun experience! It was like playing an intimate acoustic sent in the middle of my full band southern rock set! After they got the sound working again we finished out our set, and then got to explore Branson Landing.  The weather was great, my band was awesome (as usual), and the audience was so much fun to play for!  Here are some photos by Roberto Cerini from the show and some behind the scenes photos by my photographer!

Musician’s Travel Guide

I travel a lot.  When I’m home and I see friends, I always hear, “You’re back!”.  I love seeing new places, I always have, but seeing them because I get to play a show? Way, way, way, exciting.  One thing I’ve learned though…instruments are heavy, which means unless I want to feel like a sherpa, I have to condense and lose the non-essentials.

Two things I need for every show

  1. Guitar – obviously.
  2. Microphone

In my carry-on I try and keep it light because toting a guitar around is heavy enough. But I still work from my computer all the time and what if inspiration strikes?! So this is my list of chic musician carry on essentials.  Water bottle not pictured.

  1. Macbook
  2. iPad
  3. iPhone
  4. notebook
  5. sunglasses
  6. wallet
  7. ear plugs
  8. chapstick and lipgloss
  9. perfume
  10. solar charger
  11. earbuds

Travel outfits are always tricky, but I try to bring as many versatile pieces as I can.  Things that can go from plane to meeting, or from plane to night out.

Here are just a few things I feel are great that can be worn a couple time and still look good.

  1. black denim
  2. modal t shirt
  3. denim shorts
  4. chambray shirt
  5. street sneakers
  6. wedge heels

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