2011 finished up strong and the new year is off to a good start. I made it up to Seattle over the holidays and also went over to explore Olympic National park with my family. Here’s a picture of me freezing up at Hurricane Ridge. Other recent adventures include a quick getaway to Vegas and going to see the Clippers beat the Lakers.
See @patrickwatson on Dutch TV show @2MeterSessies. New LP #UhOh is at radio now from @secretcityrcrds, and Watson's got a North American tour coming this spring!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wgJQgGIqW4
https://amanaplanacanal.com/2026/01/12/patrick-watson-on-tour-soon-performs-on-dutch-tv/
Here's Mary Halvorson on the @stereogum Best of Jazz list for 2025. Her band, Amaryllis, "is one of the most intriguing and thrilling bands in jazz right now.” #AboutGhosts is out from @NonesuchRecords!
https://amanaplanacanal.com/2025/12/16/mary-halvorson-on-steregums-best-of-jazz-list-for-2025/
https://youtu.be/JXbLR4lvBKU
![@leifvollebekk is at radio now with 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, along with two additional versions of album standout track “Peace Of Mind,” via @secretcityrecords. The record is both ethereal and grounded, evoking a deep sense of introspection and blending narrative lyrics with one-take lead vocal performances, cinematic arrangements, rich soundscapes, and lush orchestration. Vollebekk – who self-produced and plays piano, guitar, bass, B3 organ, harmonica, accordion and Moog synthesizer – compiled an impressive supporting cast including drummer Jim Keltner, steel guitarist Cindy Cashdollar (Bob Dylan, Van Morrison and Rod Stewart), and bassist Shahzad Ismaily. The album was mixed by Tchad Blake (Tom Waits, Arctic Monkeys, Tracy Chapman) and mastered by Greg Calbi.
@bedroomdisco: “By far the best work by this talented singer-songwriter to date.”
@americana_uk_: “[Vollebekk] has delivered a superb piece of work.”
@exclaim.ca: “Vollebekk’s subconscious is both amplified and reconstructed.”](https://amanaplanacanal.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)
