In 2019, the Organization for Anabaptist History in Austria asked me to be a part of a compilation album project. The idea was to record new songs inspired by the old Anabaptist hymns and specific historical events that occurred around and after the time of the Reformation. Many people were killed for their faith, some were well recorded, and some were not.  This song touches on the stories of the known and unknown martyrs, and also points to the greater message of hope that lives on well after their earthly lives have ended. 
Plans for recording ended up going the way so many things have gone during the pandemic... so my husband and I just ended up producing it from home, with the help of Tiziano Capiello for audio mastering.  Below is the lyric video, and if you scroll down you will find a live version.​

On June 19, I was able to do some worship and share "I'll Tell Your Story" live with friends (Martina, Karl, and Johannes) at FCG in Linz during a lecture on women's roles in the Anabaptist movement. Just click here to view the video of the livestream!

Normally this time of year, I'd be out with the MauthausenGOSPEL! choir performing at Christmas markets. But I don't need to tell you that this is no normal year. Putting together a video seemed like a good way to stay connected and do something together, even when we can't sing in the same room. It was also an opportunity to reminisce with some old clips of Christmas past.
Back in 2004, I wrote and recorded "Yes He Is Born!" (then titled "Silent Night") with my dad on guitar and harmonica. In 2018 I brushed it off and made a new arrangement with parts for the choir to sing. Thanks to Tiziano Capiello for laying down a groovy Keyboard track, mixing the sound, and making it all work with support from Giovanni Blasi on drums and Vladislav Beba on Bass. And of course, it doesn't happen without the singers- thanks so much for your contributions that make this video so fun!

I'll be playing a couple songs today during a live stream event in celebration of "Tag des Lebens" (day of life). Karl and Johannes will be joining me on bass and cajon/vocals. :) We'll just be rounding out the program, playing between speakers. I hear that they have some amazing and encouraging stories to share, so tune in live or catch the recording later! (There will be English and German translation).
Here's the link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oD1wL8wU97g

Advent Performances are already in full swing!
Upcoming dates are below...
But first, here's a couple shots from last weekend's choir performance at the Mauthausener Adventmarkt.

In July-Aug we'll be traveling around California... We've got some words of encouragement, some music, and stories from our work in Austria to share with you all along the way. Check out the dates below, and let us know if you are planning to come by! Dates and details are still being added, so check back in for updates or feel free to contact us with any questions. We are also available for lunch/coffee dates, so just reach out if you'd like to get together!

Fri July 12, 8:30 PM
Mike’s Place (21+)
San Jose, CA
I'll just be sitting in on a couple songs with my dad’s band, Johnny and the Wildcats.
Check out the event info on Facebook.

Sun July 14, 10:30 AM
Porterville Church of God
Porterville, CA
(Micah is preaching, and I'll be doing a song or two during the service.)

Sun July 21, 9:30 AM
Hope Community Church
Fremont, CA
(Micah is preaching, and I'll be doing a song or two during the service.)

Fri July 26, 7:00 PM
San Jose area, location TBA (maybe you want to host..?)
Relaxed potluck gathering to share stories from Austria with Q&A time.. possibly some music..?
Contact us if you can come!

Fri Aug 09, 6:30 PM
Harei Yeshua
Paradise, CA
(Micah is preaching, and I'll be doing a song or two during the service)

Sat Aug 10
Comedy Night
Details coming soon!
(Don't worry, we're not trying our hand at standup... I'll just be sharing some music at the end of the show)
Paradise, CA

Sun Aug 11, 11:00 AM
First Baptist Church
Paradise, CA
(Sharing during Sunday service)

Sat Aug 17, All Day!
Coffee Shop Chats, location by RSVP only
If you can't make it to our other dates, or if you'd just like to hang out and talk more personally, let's make it happen. Contact us to get the location and set up a time!

Sun Aug 18, 3:00 PM
San Jose/Campbell area, location by RSVP only
Relaxed afternoon gathering to share stories from Austria with Q&A time.. possibly some music..?
Contact us if you'd like to come!