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Surf and sun and this guy 🧡Hope you had a beaut

Surf and sun and this guy 🧡Hope you had a beautiful Thanksgiving!

#dognamedlobster #dog #brindledog #singersongwriter #harps #harpsofinstagram #harpist #harplife #gooitside #beachvibes #beachlife #cottagecore #fairygrunge #dogsofinstagram #instadog #wildadventure #adventure #adventuredog #whimsicalwonderfulwild #seascape #celticharp #folkharp #harpmusic #ofquietmoments #folkandstory

The top of the world, with a banjo + a horse 🧡

The top of the world, with a banjo + a horse 🧡

Such fun in the mountains with my mom for her birthday this past weekend. Brought the banjo riding as a joke but turns out it was absolutely delightful. Go figure 😊

Linen coat and bandana, knit sweater, and mini 5 string banjo by me ❤️

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Back in October, I sent 157 albums to college and

Back in October, I sent 157 albums to college and AAA radio stations across the country because you gotta hustle, right?

So so cool to make the #1 folk album add on the @naccchart two weeks in a row and appear on the @folk_alliance Top Albums of Oct chart this week 🧡

Sometimes amongst all the not-so-shiny, clerical things that go with being an independent musician, I almost forget that I’m even making music; to be listened to, and hopefully resonate with folks if I’m lucky.

Feeling that luck this week. Thanks to @twinvisionmusic for all your work on ‘Screaming Into The Void’ and supporting my music from the beginning 🙏🏼

Black merino tank, linen bandana, mini 5 string banjo and harp design by me. Photo by @lisamariejohnston ❤️

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I am a pirate every year. Unoriginal? Sure. But af

I am a pirate every year. Unoriginal? Sure. But after painstakingly drafting/sewing this ridiculously thick leather hat and coat, and knitting my stripe-y socks one color at time many years ago, you can bet your sea shanty I’m going to wear them every chance I get. Which actually is not that often 😂

Hope you all had a lovely Halloween. What were you? 🧡🖤

Leather hat, coat, knit socks, jewelry and harp design by me. Photos by @way_scout_west

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Long sleeved linen work dress I made the other day

Long sleeved linen work dress I made the other day because fall 💙

Filmed a condensed version of a tutorial (the length of a song in fact 😊) that’s up on my YouTube if you’d like to see the process, and as always you can download the pattern for free at EllaHarp.com.

Before I go, fashion question: do you wear dresses over jeans? I admit it’s my favorite for making dresses more casual/practical in colder weather, but curious about you all?

I’m off to flounce, have the most beautiful weekend ❤️

Photos by @fabrifuckincation #memade #sewing #sewistsofinstagram #ellaharpworkdress #workdress #workwear #memadewardrobe #memadeeveryday #everydaystyle #minimalistfashion
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Relics from the road last month on tour... *the O

Bits of ‘Whiskey Garden’ on the post-sunset/mo

Bits of ‘Whiskey Garden’ on the post-sunset/moonrise bluffs.

I tried to get the ocean behind me in the frame but forgot a phone stand and vertical video is too tall for IG to have both the ocean and my head...so you just have to believe it’s there 😂

Being on the road the last 3 weeks for launch shows and a few with @thefalsebottomband has been amazing (photo dump soon) but I’m so glad to be home ❤️

Catch this one on my new album ‘Screaming Into The Void’ on Spotify etc or on my site if you prefer Bandcamp or physical media 🙏🏼

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An actual treehouse 😍 and Portland tonight! 7p

An actual treehouse 😍 and Portland tonight!

7pm at wonderful @mississippipizzapub $10 at the door. My final album launch show (!) and it’s going to be fun, plus if I suck at least there’s pizza 🤪

Happy Sunday, friends! ❤️

Knit sweater, recycled jean overalls, linen bandana, mini 5 string banjo and harp design by me 🧡

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A beautiful LA Saturday at Hotel Cafe❤️ Head

A beautiful LA Saturday at Hotel Cafe❤️

Headed up to Portland for my final launch show at @mississippipizzapub this Sunday Oct 3rd at 7pm and can’t wait.

Props to @andrewheringer for joining in on my set @thehotelcafe and @adapasternak for opening, photos by @mvdashphoto

Linen skirt and bandana, merino tank, mini 5 string banjo and harp design by me 💛

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See you tonight, Los Angeles 🧡 7pm at @thehot

See you tonight, Los Angeles 🧡

7pm at @thehotelcafe with wonderful violinist/singer songwriter @adapasternak opening and @andrewheringer joining me on guitar, $15 at the door 💛

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Friday was magic 🧡 Looking forward to heading

Friday was magic 🧡

Looking forward to heading south for my LA launch show this Sat, 9.25 at @thehotelcafe

Show starts at 7 and you won’t want to miss @adapasternak opening, her use of the violin as an accompanying instrument to songwriting is amazing 💛Tag a SoCal friend and hope to see you there!

Photos of myself and the lovely @lisamariejohnston by @petecollomart

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LAUNCH DAY! My second album ‘Screaming Into the

LAUNCH DAY! My second album ‘Screaming Into the Void’ is finally out 🧡

If life went to plan, it would have come out how albums are ‘supposed’ to last summer: after calculatedly releasing 2-3 singles, and booking a proper tour.

But 2020 had other plans, from a near death car accident to covid’s forced re-learning of how to process isolation and overnight global change.

So I hid in my little hole, knit a gazillion sweaters and kept putting singles out to feel like anything was happening.

I hope you get a moment today to listen to these songs as I’ve always intended them: all together in a weaving order of the journey I hope they take you on.

First launch show tonight at @oldprincetonlanding with my dear friend @lisamariejohnston opening. LA show 9.25 at @thehotelcafe just got @adapasternak on to open and so excited for Portland 10.4 at @mississippipizzapub

Link in bio to all platforms, CD+vinyl purchases or Bandcamp which is the best way to support if you just want digital files.

Thank you for being here, your support means the world and makes me feel ever so slightly less like I’m screaming into the void 💛

HUGE thanks to @andrewheringer for recording/producing and @holly.b.rose for cover photography

Soundtrack to my 2am insomnia, a tune I wrote call

Soundtrack to my 2am insomnia, a tune I wrote called ‘Madd Love’ 🖤

So many things to do before album launch/show on Fri, and so little time... Goodnight friends, happy Thursday

5 days til my album is out!! After the year of yea

5 days til my album is out!! After the year of years and a global pandemic delay, I cannot believe ‘Screaming Into the Void’ is finally dropping Friday (9.17) 🧡

SO excited to kick of some live shows starting at @oldprincetonlanding 9.17, down to LA at @thehotelcafe 9.25, and up to Portland at @mississippipizzapub 10.3.

Tickets and pre-orders on iTunes, CD or limited edition vinyl via link in bio. Can’t wait to have the album out and see some of your beautiful faces soon 💛

Happy Sunday! 🧡

Black merino tank, linen EllaHarp bandana, mini 5 string banjo and harp design by me. Photo by wonderful @lisamariejohnston

Album launch shows!!!! 9/17 @oldprincetonlanding

Album launch shows!!!!

9/17 @oldprincetonlanding HMB
9/25 @thehotelcafe Los Angeles
10/3 @mississippipizzapub Portland

Tickets via bio link, hope to see you there! 🥰🧡

If I’ve missed your city (country?) where should I play next tour?

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Birthday beach sunshine and a freshly sewn dress =

Birthday beach sunshine and a freshly sewn dress =🧡

Had the most beautiful birthday weekend playing and listening to live music, eating far too much cake and flouncing around in this frock like no tomorrow.

Based off my linen work dress design with a few modifications, in the perfect rust color I’ve been obsessed with all summer and copper buttons I made from scrap plumbing pipe.

And! I did two exciting things this time.

First I had a pattern made up which you can download for free on my website (!) and second I actually documented and made a full video of the process up on YouTube and here on IGTV.

I know nothing of patterns so had it made on fiverr, no idea how well done/useful it is but I’d love to hear your feedback!

If you give it a go use the #ellaharpworkdress tag so I can see what you create ❤️

Photo by @fabrifuckincation
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NEW VIDEO link in bio ❤️ Video for ‘Scream

NEW VIDEO link in bio ❤️

Video for ‘Screaming Into The Void’ is finally out!

I originally wrote this song after my first album came out about the frustration of trying to make a splash in the digital age of music.

While there’s arguably more opportunity now than ever, with the overwhelming quantity of new content out on any given day it can feel a lot like you're making literally no difference whatsoever.

It's a feeling I imagine most of us independent artists are familiar with, but can feel incredibly isolating.

What started as a musical therapy session to articulate my frustration has become almost an anthem for me to keep working at what’s important, no matter how much time or effort it takes.

Filmed on a dreamy beach evening with pelicans gliding overhead, the video ties a shiny bow on a mixed bag of feelings, and one of my favorite songs I’ve ever written.

It’s also the title track off my second album coming out Sep 17, cd and vinyl preorders on ellaharp.com.

Even if I am screaming Into the void, I will keep doing it. Thank you for listening ❤️

Filmed by @fabrifuckincation song production, video editing, knit sweater, linen bandana and harp design by me

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Oregon and California! I’m hitting the road in S

Oregon and California! I’m hitting the road in Sep for album launch shows (LA, Portland + local, tickets soon!) and looking for house concert hosts to fill surrounding dates.

If you have a backyard, frontyard, rooftop or other outdoor/partial outdoor/vented space and want the music to come to your doorstep I want to hear from you!

Open dates + general areas:

Sep 19 - Bay Area CA
Sep 22 - Bay Area CA
Sep 23 - Santa Cruz / Central CA
Sep 24 - Central CA
Sep 26 - Southern CA
Sep 27 - Southern CA
Sep 28 - SB / Central Coast CA
Sep 29 - SLO / Central Coast CA
Sep 30 - Bay Area / Northern CA
Oct 1 - Northern CA / Oregon
Oct 2 - Oregon
Oct 4 - Oregon
Oct 5 - Northern CA
Oct 6 - Northern CA / Bay Area
Oct 7 - SC / Monterey/ Big Sur CA

Comment/message/email and I'll shoot you more info, or tag a friend who might be interested in a private show for their music loving friends and family! ❤️

PS. Don’t worry I’m not driving this car 😜

Black merino shirt, linen bandana, mini 5 string banjo and harp design by me. Photos by @fabrifuckincation
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There’s a delightful turn of phrase I heard when

There’s a delightful turn of phrase I heard when I lived in Scotland that succinctly captures a frequent mental state of mine.

‘Away with the fairies’ can have other connotations (like being nuts or none too intelligent) but I’ve always felt it neatly describes days feeling distracted, out of focus; a little slower than usual.

It articulates this feeling (that’s notoriously hard to explain) with both brevity and a wistful mental picture that fits the experience pretty well. Importantly, it also departs from the air of negativity the usual descriptors take on, and I find the lack of that quite freeing.

In noticing a shortage of concise ways to express how it feels to find oneself in such places, I’ve decided to claim this phrase for mental health. Can I do that? I don’t know...But I think I just did.

So? I’ve been a bit away with the fairies myself the last month. And it’s been lovely. Much needed time with family and travel and growth and perspective shifts (decidedly less on work/keeping up) but ready to be back and share some exciting things ❤️

1. Music video for 'Screaming Into the Void' is out 8.20 (!)

2. Full album 'Screaming Into the Void' is out 9.17 (!!) CD+vinyl preorders forthcoming

3. I'm doing a 2 week CA,OR,(WA?) tour at a few venues starting 9.17 and looking for outdoor house concerts en route (info to come, comment/message me to host!)

4. The @unmistakablecreative podcast episode I was on is out and it was SO fun to talk about using/navigating the creative mind. The podcast overall is a treasure trove and worth checking out regardless if you haven't.

That's it for now, huge thanks to everyone listening/watching/sharing 'Sunshine and Roses', your support means everything 💜

How are you? Do you ever feel 'away with the fairies?'

Linen bandana, stretch lace bralette, black merino tank, mini 5 string banjo and harp design by me. Photo: @lisamariejohnston

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Today, ‘Sunshine and Roses’ is fully out in th

Today, ‘Sunshine and Roses’ is fully out in the world 💙

So then, is my honesty about living life through the cloudy filter of depression, and all ups and downs that tag along. And you know what? I’m ok with it.

Link in bio to stream on Spotify etc, download on bandcamp, or watch the full music video on YouTube.

If you have a moment to listen, watch or share today it means the world.

Let me know what you think, and thank you for being here 💙

Track recorded/produced by @andrewheringer
Video filmed by @fabrifuckincation

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