AMY RAASCH

Looking forward to reading new poems at the Ladies of Courage Festival in WeHo (647 N. San Vicente Blvd) this Saturday, March 25. The event is free and outdoors on what promises to be a sunny day at last. I go on around 2:40PM under the Sky Tree (north end of the park), but consider coming early to catch Kate Gale and the marvelous Hanna Pachman, fellow #RunMyMouthCollective comrade. Poetry, music, and art continues throughout the weekend, including the astounding @brendanconstantine at 4:30PM, @jimmyyvega at 6:30PM, L.A. poet laureate Lynn Thompson, Shelly Holder, Susan Suntree and many more excellent poets well worth your time. Thanks to Audri Phillips for her vision, Tom Laichas for organizing, and the entire #LadiesofCourage team for their hard work. See you Saturday! https://www.instagram.com/p/CqLfuwZplF5/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Thanks to @krysiawazmc for including my poem, “Shakes,” in her NYC event last night. So fun to see it as a 16x20 broadside, though it does tempt me to bring back some of the punctuation. I will 100% be that person reading from a book published 10 years ago and revising right before I go on. 📷 @quinnfranzen https://www.instagram.com/p/CqLdCV7pUlJ/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

In the spirit of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s iconic “War Is Over: If You Want It” campaign of 50 years ago, music lovers and music makers alike are posting this meme. “I hope you’ll join us,” as John once sang, “and the world will live as one.” #VOTE With thanks to @theblakemorgan https://www.instagram.com/p/CGnUCR9JXlk/?igshid=1x9pepobb7zx1

Voting via Drop Box is easy and sometimes matches your outfit. Thanks to @knockdotla for their helpful perspective on the crucial propositions and downticket races on the Nov 3 ballot. Now, back to writing letters with @votefwd - it’s heartening to write about the positive reasons why I vote. If you’re looking to contribute to the effort to get out the vote, they make it super easy. #voteearly #iwillvotedotcom #voteforward #knockla https://www.instagram.com/p/CGGf9YDJ5u_/?igshid=k6bs8lakfzfv

Shredding #workinprogress https://www.instagram.com/p/CFQeF6-JKba/?igshid=1xpxldkzaovy9

Thrilled to be performing excerpts from a brand new work in progress after the closing night ceremony of #WeMakeMovies International Film Fest this weekend! WMM has a homegrown vibe that supports true artistry and getting things done — not only during the annual festival, but throughout the year, when they hold weekly readings of projects in development — not unlike what you’ll see from me this weekend! You won’t find a kinder, more dedicated and supportive community — that wants you to get your project MADE —anywhere. Repost from @wemakemovies using @RepostRegramApp - Our DIYfilm festival, WMMINTL is going virtual this year! 🎉 Screen original independent films from all over the world and watch exclusive industry panels with indie pros from the comfort of your own couch! No tickets or RSVP required — this 5 day festival is completely free! Log on to wmmintlfilmfest.com to watch and learn more! https://www.instagram.com/p/CFKjWdSJaoI/?igshid=1e4z6mlje05os

“We must learn to live together as brothers, or perish together as fools.” - #MLK (at Venice) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDasXfKpR3p/?igshid=1s8ssyue095e4

I love all of @catherinehardwicke ‘s work, from the #Twilight series to #Thirteen to #ThisIsUs. Thrilled to work with her and @helenahoward_officially on #DontLookDeeper, which premieres July 27 and features this song, a duet with @davidpoe, from my last record. On the show, I play a magic flautist. Typecast again! https://www.instagram.com/p/CC-H9HMJi_6/?igshid=1u2q03c5nrz7j

Performing in #LoveFest tonight, 8pm at @thestandard. Gonna be a fun one. Join us! (at The Standard, Hollywood) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8fWU0fJpEY/?igshid=kfe9jc21pnht

In honor of tonight’s full moon in Leo, flashback to my guy #P22 in #TheAnimalMonologues. LA’s handsomest bachelor says take courage, be fierce, roar if you need to; and remember that beyond your Spanish stucco’s, black Audi’s, and city lights, the big cats, mule deer, bunnies, pika and more are out there trying to survive, just like you. Send them some love, and your own self, too. https://www.instagram.com/p/B8VLUsFplvT/?igshid=fa93inzv5n0r

Heading into the weekend like... #LordGreystone #catsofvenicebeach #catsofLA #KITTYDECIDES https://ift.tt/3bmxXVi

#fbf to a blast of a gig at @mimosa_music. Thanks again to the astounding musicians who deigned to play with me and to @garycalamar for one of my favorite gigs ever. #GIRLSGETCOLD #MimosaMusic #amyraaschmusic (at The Federal NoHo) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8RyvJUJmDc/?igshid=189c0psij3hi

Fluting on the excellent forthcoming project from @laweekly Best Folk Artist @mirandaleerichards, recorded by @jsoda in the analog wonderland of @palominosound. When angels sing, they listen to Miranda for tips. Keep your ear to the sky for new music from this prolific LA treasure in 2020. #fyeahflute #amyraaschflute #flootgang (at Palomino Sound) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8MfQzGJwRz/?igshid=123vl2zed3bh7

Polite request, seen #DTLA. #tryvegan #veganstastebetter (at DTLA Los Angeles) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8IVntkpQWJ/?igshid=13wn7jcjslch4

On trial. #flutetrial #verneqpowell #haynesflute #aurumite #fyeahflute #flutatious https://www.instagram.com/p/B8FgdNfJpky/?igshid=161d59eypj17f

Met this looker eastside fluting with @acidtongue. Stay tuned. #fyeahflute #acidtongue #lollipoprecords (at Lolipop Records) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8DJIv5pZqB/?igshid=1w3o7xywmviek

Cheers to the Year of the Rat and love from SoCal to the people of Wuhan, suffering from the coronavirus. Wash your hands, friends. #yearoftherat #chinesenewyear (at Third Street Promenade) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7_ZIcwJSNm/?igshid=43dbwmkp8yf6