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I love my friend Will Gray :) Here is a pic from us years ago as he was coaching me in the studio. I continue to learn so much from him every day

-kate

On late Sunday night we were able to fly into Los Angeles to spend a few days with friends. A lot of you have been following our dear friend Will Gray’s battle with cancer. If you haven’t read his ongoing story, it is one of unparalleled bravery, strength and courage. You can read his story at www.GoTeamGray.com

We flew out because he was given some news about the progression of the cancer and we wanted to be near him and his wife Angie. A few friends have also flown in and yesterday we were outside for most of the day…some friends that we haven’t seen in a while and some that we see often. We laughed. We shared stories. We ate yummy burritos. We opened a couple of bottles of wine (at the appropriate time of course…) and enjoyed the simplicity of friendship, fresh air and the glorious California sunshine.

Will & Angie came and sat with us for a bit and it was wonderful. Will continues to be a bright light in every second of life. He cracked jokes, spoke words of wisdom and was brainstorming the next big thing. Totally Will. Totally amazing.

Life will always bring us different situations and we have the opportunity to learn something. This situation has just further instilled in us the beauty of living every moment. To let the people in your life know they are loved. To not stress out about silly, insignificant things. To breathe. To love. To be.

We are overwhelmed with love for our friends. We are overwhelmed with thankfulness that they are in our lives.

We are two hopeful and grateful hearts in California.

j&k

Our dear friends Will Gray & Reva Williams have collaborated on a 6 song EP…let the cheering commence!!! They are both so ridiculously talented…so it’s obvious that when they come together good things happen. The album is titled “The Renegade” & it’s quirky, moody & their vocal nuances will blow your mind.

Click here to learn all about the fun shows they are playing…you don’t wanna miss them!

And check out their EP here

Much love,

j&k

Go check out Todd’s blog with AWESOME pictures from the Broke* Wrap Party last week!

It was an amazing night…let’s just say that night Kate was passing out post concert treats..i.e. oatmeal cream pies & happened to hand one to a person who wrote and sings a song called “Making Pies.” Haha. A-woo-hoo.

Anyway…go check out Todd James Photography for some sweet visuals.

Love.

-j&k-

Hey!

So, we are exhausted from travel but had an awesome time in Africa. Once we rest a bit we will tell you ALL about it

In the meantime…take the image below and help us spread the word about the Broke* wrap party tonight in Nashville. Make it your Facebook profile pic or post it on your wall or print it out and safety-pin it to your t-shirt…haha…

Se you all there at 8pm. 12th & Porter.

Bam.

-j&k-

Hello fabulous people!!

On August 19th you need to be here:

Click here to buy tickets!

We will be there with big smiles on our faces.

Love,

j&k

First, if you don’t know what Broke* is, it’s this ridiculously awesome documentary about the music industry. Trust us, you are going to want to see this flick–but more importantly–you, the music lover that you are, want to get in now and join the Broke* movement and become an actual part of this amazing project. We need your help..so tell your neighbor, tell your parents, tell the person reading this over your shoulder…haha….tell anyone.

First: Go to the Broke* website and watch the trailer.

Second: If you haven’t ordered your Broke* t-shirt then go order one RIGHT NOW!!! Let me tell you, these shirts are really great conversation starters. Every time I wear mine people ask me about or make funny “one-liners” to talk to me about my shirt. It’s good times. You’ll want to wear one and test the waters.

Jill and I both wear our Broke* t-shirts proudly and so should YOU

How many times could we say Broke* in a blog? Broke*, Broke*, Broke*.

You get the idea.

Hugs from two Broke* girls.

j&k

Our dear friend Will Gray is spearheading this movie…go check it out…it’s called Broke*. Watch the trailer, tell all your friends about it, shout it from the rooftops…hahaha…and follow them on Twitter!

First of all…thanks for all of your awesome comments about our new song on the 17th blog. We are having so much fun doing it.

More importantly, we want to tell you about an AMAZING tour that you cannot afford to miss. Our incredibly talented friends are going to be going on tour starting…well, now…and if you live anywhere near where they are playing, PLEASE do yourself a favor and go check it out.

The tour is called “The Renegade Tour” and features our friend Will Gray (www.willgraymusic.com) who we have told you about before…and our friends in the band Gretel (www.gretelmusic.com) who are also ridiculously talented.

Here are the tour dates and a link to a press release that will tell you a little more about the tour. Support good music!

THE RENEGADE TOUR

2/19/2009 – Bolivar, MO, Southwest Baptist University
2/20/2009 – Jackson, TN, Union University – Barefoots Joe
2/21/2009 – Knoxville, TN, Preservation Pub
2/22/2009 – Nashville, TN, The Rutledge
2/23/2009 – Nashville, TN, TBA
2/24/2009 – St. Louis, MO, Fubar
2/25/2009 – Dubuque, IA, Clarke College
2/26/2009 – Chicago, IL, Cubby Bear
2/27/2009 – Grand Rapids, MI, Calvin College
2/28/2009 – Columbus, OH, Rumba Cafe
3/1/2009 – Dayton, OH, TBA
3/2/2009 – Mt. Vernon, OH, TBA
3/3/2009 – Grantham, PA, Messiah College (lecture)
3/4/2009 – Grantham, PA, Messiah College
3/5/2009 – Arlington, VA, TBA
3/6/2009 – Fredericksburg, VA, TBA
3/7/2009 – Fredericksburg, VA, TBA
*all dates subject to change.

Our dear friend Will Gray taught us this fancy hand motion to go along with the word, “veto.”  Feel free to use it when watching the debates, when talking with your friends, or when you disagree with something. Just throw up the veto