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Nick Lewis's avatar

I would love to collaborate with others in some way, musically. Trouble is being a solo modular synth artist (gradually building up to that at least) I don’t feel worthy yet.

Sounds like you’ve played your cards right though. I know how it feels to be an outsider at times.

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Vanessa McGowan's avatar

I think a lot of musicians feel like outsiders. I wish you well on your journey to finding collaborators and musical comrades.

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Peter McConnell's avatar

"To thine own self be true" - Hamlet..

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Vanessa McGowan's avatar

True and also hard to do a lot of the time!

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Valerie Vigil's avatar

Wow- so so so insightful Vanessa. Ty Ty Ty! I’ve been a fan from afar….Brandy Clark drew me in as a fan and immediately there after you caught my attention - super talented and a playful kind grounding energy. Love seeing/hearing you do your thing and leading the way! I was a red rocks this weekend and will never forget it. 🙂🙂🙂

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Vanessa McGowan's avatar

Thank you, Valerie! What a nice comment to receive :) It really means a lot to hear that description of my energy - I can't think of a better kind to strive for than playful, kind and grounded! Red Rocks was truly such a wonderful experience - glad you were there to share it with us xxx

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Valerie Vigil's avatar

Hope to see you guys doing a headliner before too long! I did catch you guys at a small club in Denver - last year maybe? I still talk about it….one of my most fav concerts! My best to you!

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Megan Palmer's avatar

I love this post and all that you offer, including your honesty and vulnerability!

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Vanessa McGowan's avatar

Thank you kind friend xx Miss chatting with you!!

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Cassie Roma's avatar

I LOVE WORKING/PLAYING/DOING LIFE WITH FRIENDS... but, mostly you. #BCEbb

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Vanessa McGowan's avatar

Love you too xx BCE

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Karen M's avatar

This is lovely!! Maybe we all have to come full circle to feel like we belong. I have seen you and Cy play with Brandy Clark at the Dakota in Minneapolis and more recently in Madison Wisconsin and loved every moment. Wish I could have been at the Red Rocks!!!!! Continuing taking care of yourself!!

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Vanessa McGowan's avatar

Thanks, Karen. I think a lot of feeling that sense of belonging is just figuring out who you are at the core and learning to accept it, flaws and all. Just takes a while - 20 years in this case!! xxx

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Laura Sawosko's avatar

Enjoyed your blog and so excited you got to play Red Rocks with such incredible artists and friends. Looking forward to seeing y’all at Ryman in October! I bought Paige tickets for her birthday. :)

Keep being you - it’s always inspiring. Xx

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