Hello Seattle

Well, two and a half weeks later, we find ourselves
right back where we started! Grey skies and the smell
of fresh ground coffee, oh how we've missed you Seattle!
Just wanted to take a few lines to say thanks to
everyone who kept an eye out on our blog and all of the
beautiful people who hosted us and supported us along
this journey!
Eden, Tracey, Lance and Shalom for giving us delicious
food, a cozy home and reminding us that getting a huge
boquet of flowers delivered to your house from your
husband for NO reason, is possible and something that
we can have one day too!
The Benicia trio: Rachel, Monique and ALYSSA (the coolest)
for cracking us up, and then overly supporting us
(in a very good way) with candles and
comments like "you're magical" Thanks guys!
To Beverly for taking care of us in Santa Barbara. Driving
our butts around everywhere, also cracking us up and
re-introducing us to the sunshine. We love you so much.
And to Blake, a real trooper and supporter.
Thank you for cheering so loudly and .. openly!
For Letting us crash at your house and then
letting us take over the bathroom, the living room,
the kitchen.. We'll miss your grandpa Pad!
To the Simon's, who birthed and raised Lena firstly.
Thanks for that! And who took such good care of us
while we were in L.A. Fed, housed and provided
parental advice, it was wonderful hanging out
with you and we hope to be back soon!
To Sarah, for putting together an awesome
show for us and giving up her bed. Taking
us around her beautiful city and then
feeding us brownies and introducing us to
the best game ever! It was so nice to meet you
and hear your sweet music.
To Alexander, for letting us stay in your house
and maybe not even knowing that we did.
We left some chicken in the fridge. woops!
Your piano is awesome and you might want to
expand on your movie selection, because you
can really only watch Crouching tiger, Hidden
dragon once every few years.
Thank you guys!! And thanks to everyone
who came out to the shows! It was really
awesome to meet and see you all and to
be able to share our music with you!

there are still a few more videos that we
are going to post asap!
And then we are going to be working on
finishing writing and recording our new
EP/ album! So stay tuned for updates!


thank you. loveee,
Annabel Lee

Feather'd Friend

Can't take my eyes off of you

L.A. to Ashland

Ashlandia

So after deliberating with Caroline about how long it's been since our last update, we finally have our bearings straight. Karina had her protein, the rest of us had our breakfast and we were on our way to Ashland, Oregon! The drive was beautiful, watching the landscape change from an oasis of wheat fields, rolling green hills, Mount Shasta, to a forest of Evergreens, we finally arrived to the home of the Shakespeare Festival.

Ashland is a very quaint little town in one of the Southern most points of Oregon, very beautiful. We got lucky with our stay. We had an entire house to ourselves for the night thanks to a connection from Bev and then through two people we've never met, a little strange but we're very thankful. After a little detective work we concluded that the owner of the house was a male, Russian, pianist with an interest in China. We fell asleep watching Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon and had a good nights rest.

The next morning we got to actually experience Ashland. We went to a little park and ate oatmeal beside the wildflowers and sang a few songs. Then we packed up the car, cleaned up the house and headed out to Lithia Park (which got its name from the Lithium that flows through the creek and is pumped into the water fountains). There we put together our musical set up and started playing for the people in the park, it was probably our biggest crowd yet! We got rid of the last of our CD's and got some more great response. With the car already packed, we started heading to Portland right after our park set and arrived back at Eden's cozy home, pups and all. And now we're watching the Bachlorette... How did that happen?

Seattle, we're almost home.

Bridges that Connect you to the World thats on the Rise

We arrived in San Francisco in the nick of time.
Sarah, Lena's sister, greeted us with a big smile and informed us we had 15min to unload, change and get ready for our third show.
We drove down the city streets, making our way through a lot of traffic and colorful outfits.
Earlier that day there was a Pride Parade; most of San Francisco was outside showing off their unique style and glitter; it was beautiful.
We arrived at a tiny hole in the wall studio.  Probably the smallest space we have ever performed in but also the one with the best acoustics.  Caroline and Lena say it was our best show so far. I still say Santa B. (underwear were thrown on stage, you can't beat that!)
We sold some cd's and made some new San Fran friends.
After performing we realized we had not eatin much since breakfast so we booked it down to a little cafe on the corner that had the most satisfying sandwich ever!!!!!! I was real hungry.
We walked across a busy highway to the beach where the waves were crashing and the wind was blowing.
Then we left...haha... don't get me wrong, it was lovely I just have no other words for that experience.
We decided to join Sarah and her friends to a film premiere.
With absolutely no expectations we sat in a bar/art gallery/film show and watched MEXICALI.
No comment...
We arrived back at Sarah's cozy apartment; Sarah offered to sleep on the couch, so the three of us snuggled up in her comfy bed, Caroline in the middle.
The following day, Monday I believe, we explored the city.
A lot of walking but it was refreshing to move among many humans and get lost in random thoughts.
We picked up some coffee and made brownies back at Sarah's place and played a quick game of Banana Grams, then hit the road.
We arrived back at Rachel's humble abode.
We dropped off our bags and drove to the water where the sun was setting behind a bridge, not sure which one. (Not the Golden Gate though.) and recorded a few songs.
Luckily it was open mic night at one of the local bars in town.
We met up with Monique and Alyssa who were both so excited to see us and hear us perform.
Thank you ladies for being such great supporters of Annabel Lee, you make us smile. A lot.
I prepared for bed and I realized my stomach was so empty it was starting to eat itself.
Can't wait to finish this blog and get a giant plate of protein.
Ashland....HERE WE COME!!!!    

The land of frozen yogurt and full moons

okay, so..

Back tracking a little.

Saturday morning, woke up in the Simon household. 

Started off with some coffee and homemade granola.

Karina's favorite! Then ventured out in to Santa Monica 

and Venice. (We've actually had granola every morning of this road trip

and so it's become a bit of a joke now. But, I'm still a big fan..

Karina would rather have chicken) Anyway, we saw the boardwalk,

ate awesome Italian subs called "Godmothers" and stopped

in a little section of the city that was modeled after Venice, Italy.

There we walked along the canals and found three empty canoes

which we proceeded to climb in to and record a few songs. 

We'll have those videos up soon hopefully!

As you'll see, it was a little windy. 

After that we returned home and recorded a few more songs

in the bathroom..because it always sounds so good in there! 

And then got ready for our Venice High Garden show.

It was an intimate performance with a few close friends and family. 

The sun was setting behind us and we were surrounded by trees 

and flowers, it was really beautiful.

That night and morning we were fed and taken care

of by the Simons. Awesome family! 

Great food and conversation and lots of laughter! 

We are looking forward to making our way back in the future.

Thank you Simons!

Headed back to Santa B and caught the end of the US game, 

walked through the Solstice Day parade, ate lunch 

and got ready for our second show at Bev's friend Charlie's house.

Again, had an intimate show, this time of about ten or twelve. 

But it was a very memorable night!

One of those audience members, who happened to be the one

housing us during our time spent in Santa B,

showed up in  little navy undies and a white 

button up shirt which were later thrown 

on to the stage after one of our songs. 

I think the camera will do more justice than writing about it,

but let's just say that performing experience was

definitely a first for all of us!

Got dinner,  saw the full moon and then 

went out for a little dancing.

And I'm pretty sure out of the six nights we spent

in Santa Barbara, four of them were concluded with 

an overflowing bowl of frozen yogurt.

Plus, the first night in L.A, so we're looking at 

some serious yogurt in-take. Yummmm. 

Anyway, thanks to Bev for taking such good care of us..

driving us around and making us laugh! 

And singing along with all of our songs.

Number 1 fan in Santa Barbara right there!

And also to Blake for housing us and questioning..

everything that we've ever believed to be true.

Gooood times. 

Okay well, I think that pretty much sums it up for now.

Stay tuned for videos and the San Fran update!