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Some snaps from another lovely listening crowd at Some snaps from another lovely listening crowd at the @3300_event_center. Go see a listening show there! #timeout3 #theaccidentals #garyburr #georgiamiddleman #marybragg #savbuist #katielarson #thelisteningexperience #3300eventcenter #peoriail
A few snaps from a snowy Thursday evening of songw A few snaps from a snowy Thursday evening of songwriting with @ashley_riley. 🤘🏻 #ashleyriley #singersongwriter #concertphotography #bandphotographer #indiefolk #folk #womeninmusic #blonoscene #blono
Some snaps from a lovely evening with @banditsonth Some snaps from a lovely evening with @banditsontherun and @pattypershayla at @bradleyuniversity as part of the Doris K Kolb Women in Music Series. #banditsontherun #pattypershayla #pattypershaylaandthemayhaps #bradleyuniversity #dingledine #doriskolbwomeninmusic #womenofamericana #folk #indiefolk
Been returning to my roots as a photographer latel Been returning to my roots as a photographer lately. Here's a few snaps from a show with @thepairsmusic and @stoneandsnow at a wonderful listening room in Peoria called The Listening Experience @ 3300. #thepairs #thepairsmusic #listeningroom #peoria #folk #indiefolk #canadianfolk
Thank you to all who have given big ❤️ to my @ Thank you to all who have given big ❤️ to my @nprmusic #tinydeskcontest entry! I've entered this contest many times, but I've never tried to be the first entry before. Maybe playing piano makes me a quick draw on the keyboard!? In the timeless words of Ricky Bobby-- "If you ain't first, you're last." 😅 Watch the whole video on my website (link in bio) and don't let anyone break you down. 💪🏻✊🏻 (🎙️: @urkmanwell 🎥: @clint_thomson) #singersongwriter #nprtinydesk #popballed #womeninmusic #womenofamericana #indiepop #indiefolk #indie #unsigned #signme #newmusic #musicvideo #eartrumpetlabs #tinydeskcontest2023
"I'm not gonna let you break me down," Bridges rep "I'm not gonna let you break me down," Bridges repeats, her stunning voice radiating throughout the space with each repetition." -- Elle Mannion, @nprmusic

You can watch the full video on my website (link in bio). This song was born out of the struggles of being a woman making music in a small, midwestern town. A place where we've been told there's been a "revival" in the music scene, yet the representation of women in music falls well under 20% (I gathered the data and did the math.) A place where we're told by small-time players with big-time egos that if we just had more confidence, we'd see more opportunities. At the same time, if we work to make those opportunities for ourselves, we're labeled as opportunistic (or worse). 

And so it takes a lot of mental fortitude to continue moving forward in what amounts to a hostile environment - to survey the landscape, realize the terrain is layered with pitfalls, ignore all the warning signs, and keep walking. Since I wrote this song, I've made it my mission to invite other talented women on stage to sing it with me. This stripped-down rendition is dedicated to those women who have joined me over the years, both in the studio and on stage: @leahmarlenemusic, @carrieschandler, emilyhopestosing, @saraquahmusic, @annieleenaturally, Anastasia Shawback, and the women of @therealdavizion (April, Jodi, and Danessa).
Winter wonderland. ❄️ #winterstorm #winter #ev Winter wonderland. ❄️ #winterstorm #winter #evergreens #winter #wisconsin #wintervibes #snowfall #snowcoveredtrees #snowcovered
Attention: this is your yearly reminder that peopl Attention: this is your yearly reminder that people in Wisconsin eat raw ground beef with raw onions and rye bread. #poormanssteaktartare #wildcat #cannibalsandwiches #nope
And my Black Friday purchases are now complete. #b And my Black Friday purchases are now complete. #blackfriday #hangarartco #jeffbess #jeffreybess #surrealism #surrealist #abductedmouse #blonoscene #blono
Hello, friends. Here's a scene from my happy place Hello, friends. Here's a scene from my happy place recording new music for you. We've been running a crowdfunding campaign to bring it to life, and today is the last day (until 11:59pm) to contribute. Your help is needed! There's a link in my bio that'll take you to the campaign, and contributions start at $15. Thank you for your support! 💙 #delicateandwild #stoneandsnow #crowfund #indiefolk #indie #newfolk #blono
New phone cam, who dis? #pixel7pro #moonrise #fall New phone cam, who dis? #pixel7pro #moonrise #fallmoon #moon #🌔 #fallvibes
All hallows eve. #thefog #fog #halloween #spooky # All hallows eve. #thefog #fog #halloween #spooky #thedarkness
"What are you wearing? You look poor." #annadelvey "What are you wearing? You look poor." #annadelvey #annadelveycostume #annasorokin #costume #halloween #spookyseason #blonoscene #blono #fakesocialite #inventinganna
#Repost @stoneandsnow ・・・ Meet Minerva. She #Repost @stoneandsnow 
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Meet Minerva. She will be gracing the cover of our new collection of songs "Delicate and Wild", produced by @thedavidmayfieldparade! Today we are launching a campaign to help bring this record to life. Visit the link in my bio to donate now - we only have 30 days to reach our goal. Can you lend a (tiny) hand? 😹 Go team! #delicateandwild #stoneandsnow #newrecord #newmusic #americana #folk #indiefolk #americanamusic #blono #blonoscene #minervamoore
Night mural photocrawler. #downtownbloomington #mu Night mural photocrawler. #downtownbloomington #mural #streetart #blono #blonoscene #nightcrawler #nightcrawl #photocrawl #photocrawler
Can I halp you? #tinyhandscat #catswithtinyhands # Can I halp you? #tinyhandscat #catswithtinyhands #tortiecat #tortie #catlife #catsofinstagram #meow #blonoscene
The acoustics in the foyer are 🔥, so it's the p The acoustics in the foyer are 🔥, so it's the perfect setting to record this little solo version of Burn This House Down in consideration of the @rockbridgeguitar #rockbridgesongwriter contest.

This song was written with a very specific person in mind. But it's also just really a "eff around and find out" to those who seek to break us down. (I've got the match now, don't turn your back now...)

I never really considered myself a guitarist, so I never invested much in the guitar itself. But after a decade of performing with it and using it as a songwriting tool, it's time to admit that maybe I am a singer/songwriter and ALSO a guitarist and a fine instrument would really help me in having that confidence. 🎸 

LYRICS:
If you wanna burn this house down
I gotta let you know
It ain’t gonna be easy
The way the wind’s been blowing

If you wanna burn this house down
You best have a plan
I can stand in this inferno
I’m not sure if you can

Stoke the fire ‘til the flame burns higher
And everything smolders to ash
But don’t come crawling back 
When there’s nothing left

If you think you’ve got an army
You better look around
You’re only King of Idiocracy
And you proudly wear the crown

If you think you’ve got an army
What are they fighting for?
I pledge allegiance to hypocrisy
There’s no justice in war

Stoke the fire ‘til the flame burns higher
And everything smolders to ash
But don’t come crawling back 
When there’s nothing left

I’ve got the match now, don’t turn your back now
I’ve got the match now, don’t turn your back
I’ve got the match, the tables are turning ‘round
I’m not the only one here
With something to lose my dear, no

If you wanna burn this house down
I’m sure you understand
No way you’ll get away with it
No, devil be damned

Stoke the fire ‘til the flame burns higher
And everything smolders to ash
But don’t come crawling back 
When there’s nothing left
I like my COVID tests like I like my pregnancy tes I like my COVID tests like I like my pregnancy tests. #negative #COVIDtest #exposed #nature #somewhereiniowa #summervibes
It's no space telescope, but we can still see the It's no space telescope, but we can still see the stars from here. #milkyway #galaxy #somewhereiniowa #starrynight #nightsky #nightphotography
Current #dimmittsgrove cats lobbying for adoption. Current #dimmittsgrove cats lobbying for adoption. #porchcats #straycatsofinstagram #nicetrytho #dimmittowinit #casalapis #catsofinstagram #😼 #blonoscene #blono
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