is an indie folk singer-songwriter
and multi-media artist
from Cleveland, Ohio

new song

MINNESOTA

SONGWRITING

SOUND HEALING

ART

THE RED ROAD


As spoken by Oglala Sioux medicine man, Black Elk, to be walking the red road is to live a spiritual life embodying the Seven Sacred Virtues of the Lakota.

Inspired by this teaching, I combine fabric and wax to encapsulate the essence of these virtues and their unique role in creating a life of harmony. 

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SOPHOMORE ALBUM

Poems from Willow Creek

This is my Papa, L. Joseph Spear.

In 1996, he wrote a book of poetry titled Poems from Willow Creek.

In the preface, he stated

In the past I have never made a serious attempt to write any poetry or other written works of any consequence. This attempt, I am sure, will have no literary impact on the world!

This album is my attempt to help him believe the opposite. It’s a tribute to him.

I love creating worlds for myself and others to heal + play in. To celebrate the release of my sophomore album, Poems from Willow Creek, I curated an immersive concert experience including print photography, super 8 film, grasses + willow branches from my family’s farm, up-cycled vintage apparel, and hand-painted murals.

Photos by Diana Galay Photo

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@pure_kahrin

Just one step forward The last photo is a portrait of my great, great, great grandfather John Spear. He immigrated to the US in 1868 and had a farm in Cleveland near what is now 72nd and Kinsman. I love history, especially ancestral history. 🌿
It’s been 2 weeks since my album release show and I’ve really enjoyed my rest + reflection. I cannot wait to share all the incredibly special moments from this day and the feelings I felt experiencing them. Thank you so much to the team
“Riding through daydream days” I am speechless and still processing everything Saturday was. From the depths of my heart, thank you so much to every single person who attended my album release show. Your presence means the absolute worl
A few sweet moments with friends from Wednesday when the album came out 🥰 Thank you so much @my.willingness @alexaglazer_ @atraub @dianagalay_photo @justinpowall @brecuccia @lydiaktroy for taking time to celebrate over watercolors. I couldn’
Yesterday was an absolute dream. What a gift to share in this incredible moment in time with my Papa. I couldn’t be more excited for Saturday. Ticket link is in my bio. 🌿 #poemsfromwillowcreek #family #grandparents #papa #hugs
4.19.23 - Poems from Willow Creek Words fall short in expressing what this album means to me and my entire family. Thank you to every single person who has supported me along the way in making this dream a reality. Especially @my.willingness @atra
i’m smiling big because my album comes out TOMORROW 😱🥳🤩 if you haven’t pre-saved it yet, head to the link in my bio so it shows up in your Spotify profile automatically 😍 what an indescribable feeling. can’t wait to party wit
looking at this photo i feel so many things. thank you @dianagalay_photo for capturing such special moments and for gifting me this incredible paper. i am discovering so much about myself through this process and feel so grateful. i cannot wait f