How are artists connecting with fans during this time of social distancing? They are turning to social media of course! Like many other artists, Annie D’Angelo and Willie Nelson‘s sons, Lukas and Micah, continue to provide entertainment for their fans through YouTube and social media.
Recently, Lukas Nelson & Promise of the Real had to cancel the spring portion of their The Naked Garden Tour. But their new “Movie in My Mind” music video premiered. The band is set to release their new album, Naked Garden, on March 27th.
The Nelson family had to postpone their music festival, Luck Reunion, that was to be held March 19th at the Willie Nelson’s Texas ranch. Instead, many artists including Willie Nelson, Lucinda Williams, Jewel, Paul Simon and Edie Brickell, Margo Price, and others livestreamed their performances.
Micah Nelson, Willie’s youngest son, aka Particle Kid performed, “Live! Underground”. While hunkering down with family at the ranch, Micah is also plans to produce a humorously silly livestream variety show called “Quarantine Home Companion”. In addition to his artistic endeavors he’s preparing the family garden for planting season and dabbling in bee-keeping and worm composting. During an online interview with Rolling Stone, Micah stated, “I’ve been wanting to spend time on that for years, now – finally have an opportunity!” Check out his Facebook page here.
Who knows, maybe all of this social distancing will have an upside. Maybe people will gain a new perspective and seek new opportunities that would have otherwise been untapped. In the meanwhile, stay safe and remember to think of others as we move forward together, yet apart.
Share this update on how Willie Nelson’s sons are dealing with social distancing! And now for a song that is perfect for right now…
“Turn Off The News (Build A Garden)” Lyrics
I believe that every heart is kind
Some are just a little underused
Hatred is a symptom of the times
Lost in these uneducated blues
I just want to love you while I can
All these other thoughts have me confused
I don’t need to try and understand
Maybe I’ll get up, turn off the news
Turn of the news and build a garden
Just my neighborhood and me
We might feel a bit less hardened
We might feel a bit more free
Turn off the news and raise your kids
Give them something to believe in
Teach them how to be good people
Give them hope that they can see
Hope that they can see
Turn off the news and build a garden with me
Trust builds trust
All that negativity’s a bust
Trust builds trust
Don’t you wanna be happy?
Turn of the news and build a garden
Just my neighborhood and me
We might feel a bit less hardened
We might feel a bit more free
Turn off the news and raise the kids
Give them something to believe in
Teach them how to be good people
Give them hope that they can see
Hope that they can see
Turn off the news and build a garden with me
Turn off the news and build a garden with me
