hi friends.

just a quick note to say thanks to everyone who has listened to the i'm proud of you, kid EP. we were able to raise @ $75 (update: $100) to help out a young trans friend in need thanks to your generous donations, and i'll be sending that out within the next week (update: sent). I'M PROUD OF US.

related, i was surprised this morning to see that the wonderful Rosy Overdrive had included the EP in their Pressing Concerns post today. from that post:

"Sometimes goofy, sometimes quite earnest (sometimes both), I’m Proud of You, Kid has a hand-made, patchwork quality to it that holds it together even as Hensley hops from one idea to the next."

it's awfully nice to feel seen. you can read the whole thing here if you're interested (make sure to poke around the blog, you're sure to find some new music that you'll love).

lastly, i recently borrowed some lovely gear from Doty for some recording inspiration. part of the stash was a baritone guitar and i've barely put it down. here's a live video of me playing an early rutabega song on this beast:



the world is a mess, but you're not alone.

XO,
jwh

hold

all emily releases are currently set to free download on bandcamp. 

emily dot bandcamp dot com

i'm proud of you, kid

I'M PROUD OF YOU, KID

new jwh EP: 4 wild songs + 1 lullaby to bring us back to love (i know, i know).

5 songs for $5 (or more). they call that a FUGAZI i think?

>TODAY— 100% of Bandcamp's proceeds will be donated to MusiCares in support of musicians affected by the recent LA wildfires.

>i'll be donating 100% of my proceeds to a trans friend who needs to get to safety.

>if things are tight, just lmk & i'll send u a code 💗

sharing is caring

hi. working on some new releases that i hope will haunt you (in a good way).

here are some good ways to find out about this music:

>subscribe to email list (typically sent out once a month, your email will not be shared with anyone else)

>follow on bandcamp:

• the rutabega // carp rock streaming, downloads and/or merch
• antlercat // transmissions from The Garth, high atop Gear Mountain
• emily // away with the faeries
• forestlike // josh + jared (daytime volume) sing for the trees
• joshua wayne hensley // solo jwh action & various jwh collaborations
• patsy presents // misc. tape(s)

photo: J.Vickers, 11.5.13, Grant Street Musician's Co-op, Bloomington, IN

XO

Sycamore Smith and the Death Bells shows

in case you haven't heard, Garth is officially a Death Bell. as in Sycamore Smith and the Death Bells. along with Heather Evans (a musical force in her own right), Garth is supporting singer, guitarist, kazoo player, dog food juggler, bowling ball chef and janitor from the wild northwoods: Sycamore Smith. 

> get hip and follow along on the IG. 

and if you're in the area this weekend, you've got a couple chances to show out & heckle Garth:

Fri, 01.10.25 // The Lucky Wolf, Paw Paw, MI
w/ Lune the Band // Future Living

Sat, 01.11.25 // The Well, South Bend, IN
w/ Lune the Band (record release show for their beautiful & raw new album*)
along with Joyhouse // Why Not Both? // Future Living

*CW: the Lune album deals with some heavy subject matter, including abuse against children, as well as discussions of suicide. 

take care, friends. we love you.

i need a hug

'i need a hug' 

our song for the Jon Solomon 25-Hour Holiday Radio Show this year. it will live here for now, and can be downloaded free through the new year:

soundcloud.com/theseknottylines/i-need-a-hug 

 we love you.

 📷: p___v________

 #wprbxmas
  

the rutabega · i need a hug

Jon Solomon's 25-Hour Holiday Radio Show

it's the most wonderful time of the year! that's right, Jon Solomon is doing it again.

here’s everything you could possibly need while Jon hosts his 36th-Annual 25-Hour Holiday Radio Show live from home on WPRB between 5:00 pm ET on Christmas Eve and 6:00 pm ET on Christmas Day:
Jon Solomon's 25-Hour Holiday Radio Show

there just may be a brand new rutabega tune debuted at some point during the broadcast...