Dear loved ones,
If I’m being honest, I have to admit that the hermit in me has been enjoying quarantine life a little too much this last year, happily working away in his little cave, free from pesky human interaction and the prickly tentacles of FOMO. But like many of us, there’s another part of me that’s been on forced hibernation and is dying to show itself, aching for that time when all our parts can come out and play together again.
So to make waiting a little easier, I’m very excited to bring you “SHOW YOURSELF - A VIRTUAL TOUR TO LET ALL OF US OUT”
One of my highlights from 2020 was curating last fall’s #WhereverYouAreTour. It felt so good to be connected to a community of artists and fans once again, and to be inspired by moments in real time. We kept our favorite elements from last time while letting ourselves dream big to see what else this idea could become, and I cannot wait to share what we’ve created! Also can I just say I am absolutely floored by this lineup! Feeling like a very lucky hermit indeed.
Each show will feature two of my favorite musicians and myself sharing songs in-the-round, as well as a collaboration with a non-musical artist such as a dancer, photographer, and sculptor. Tickets to individual shows are $15 each, with a limited number of tickets offered for each show. Anyone who becomes a Patreon member at any level will receive access to EVERY SHOW FOR FREE. Patrons can also get a special VIP bundle which includes a meet-and-greet with the artists, signed tour poster, all-access laminate, and a “RE-EMERGENCE KIT” of hand-curated items designed to help us show ourselves to the world again.
Once again, 100% of ticket sales will be donated to charity, which brings me to my next bit of news…
Along with this tour, I’m excited to launch TheQuietVoiceFund.org! This has been a dream of mine for a long time, but to be honest, there was a voice inside my head saying I needed to be Bruce Springsteen or Michelle Obama before I could have “permission” to start. But if the pandemic has taught me anything, it is these three words: DO IT NOW. I realized I wouldn’t be helping anyone by putting off this work until I was rich and famous, so here we go!
The fund is built around one simple belief: our voices don’t have to be loud to be strong. I believe that true power doesn’t come from being aggressive, selfish or dominating, but rather from the courage to be authentic, empathetic, and to speak for those who can’t. The fund supports incredible organizations and people who embody this belief as they fight every day for the most vulnerable among us through education, individual empowerment and community strengthening.
Because the elderly Asian community has recently come under attack with a 1900% rise in anti-Asian crime in the last year alone, TQVF is currently supporting these brilliant organizations working to offer immediate aid to this vulnerable group while advocating for solidarity between Black and Asian communities.
BECOME A PATRON FOR ACCESS TO ALL EIGHT SHOWS
FRIDAY MAR 26 9PM ET
TOM PRASADA-RAO, CHRIS PIERCE, ALEX WONG
DEWEY BUEHLER (BALLET DANCER)
SUNDAY MAR 28 2PM ET
MELISSA FERRICK, MARY BRAGG, ALEX WONG
ANNE OF ALL TRADES (WOODWORKER)
FRIDAY APR 9 9PM ET
ELIZABETH AND THE CATAPULT, SURRIJA, ALEX WONG
EME EME (CAPOEIRISTA)
SUNDAY APR 11 2PM ET
AMULETS, ALICIA ENSTROM, ALEX WONG
ANASTASIA SAMOYLOVA (VISUAL ARTIST)
FRIDAY APR 16 9PM ET
BLEU, GARRISON STARR, ALEX WONG
BRIAN DETTMER (SCULPTOR)
SUNDAY APR 18 2PM ET
RUBY IBARRA, BEN SOLLEE, ALEX WONG
CIONA ROUSE (POET)
FRIDAY APR 23 9PM ET
ROTANA, HULA HI-FI, ERIC PAN, ALEX WONG
CELIA CHIRINE (PHOTOGRAPHER)
SUNDAY APR 25 2PM ET
MILCK, RUTHIE COLLINS, ALEX WONG
KENNY HARRIS (PAINTER)
ONLINE STORE(S) NOW OPEN
The online stores are now open with all original items designed by me! One is a public store with original merch designs, and one is for patrons only and contains specialty items like the VIP access bundle, posters, one-of-a-kind artwork and more.
Why such a big fuss over my patrons you ask? I’ll tell you! Over my career in the music industry, our business model has completely changed at least four times, from retail (CDs) to downloads (MP3) to streaming (Spotify) to ????? (2020). The subscriber model has given me the stability to create art I truly believe in for people who truly care, while allowing me to do fun hobbies like eat food and pay rent. It has inspired me to take more changes with my art, and it has literally helped me survive this crazy year. If you like what I do, becoming a patron is by far the best way to support my ongoing ability to make music. And this is a pretty sweet time to join when you can get access to THE ENTIRE TOUR for free. Just sayin.
I can’t wait to see ALL of you!