Upcoming shows.. more to be added!

February 27, 2023 | by The Weekend Gardeners

Hey everyone we’re stoked to be playing some upcoming shows in Oregon. As a band, we’re all about making music that moves people and brings them together. We love connecting with our audience through our live performances, and we can’t wait to share our music with you.

We’ll be playing at the Infinity Room in Salem on March 5th with Nathan Jr. and headliner Down Time. We’re looking forward to bringing our unique sound to the stage and sharing the night with other talented artists. Come hang out with us and enjoy some good vibes! Tickets are just $10.

We’re also excited to perform at Common Fields in Corvallis on April 6th. This is a free show, and we’ll be playing in a fun outdoor atmosphere with food trucks and drinks. It’s going to be a great night of music and fun, so bring your friends and let’s make some memories!

Last but not least, we’re honored to be invited back to the SAGE Concert Series at Starker Arts Park in Corvallis on August 3rd. This is an amazing venue, and we can’t wait to play for you all again. Bring your picnic blanket and dancing shoes for a night of great music under the stars.

But that’s not all – we’re also in the process of booking more shows throughout the year, including a potential small summer tour. We’re excited to connect with new audiences and share our music with even more people. Keep an eye on our website and social media for updates on our future shows and tour dates.

New Music Video - Good Things To Last

January 13, 2023 | by The Weekend Gardeners

We are thrilled to announce the release of our new music video for “Good Things To Last” from our album “Treasures That We Seek”! The video was directed and produced by our friend Gavin Knox and stars Jordan Prince as the spritely young man. The video follows the story of a spritely young man who awakens with the dawn to go for a brisk jaunt. He encounters familiar faces and one confused soul who is attempting to plug a house lamp into a bush, leading to a surprising and unexpected ending in a game of chess.

The song “Good Things To Last” is a reflection on the importance of cherishing the good things in life and not taking them for granted. The lyrics, written by Ida Jane Wilke, express the desire to hold onto the good things forever, but also the realization that everything will pass.

The vocals by Ida Jane Wilke, the bass by Kevin Nichols, the mandolin and vocal harmonies by Ryan Hanson, and the drums by Shawn Crawford, all recorded, mixed, and mastered by Sam Lay at Anjuna Recording Studio, come together to create a powerful and emotional performance that perfectly complements the message of the song.

We hope that the music video, directed and produced by Gavin Knox and starring Jordan Prince, will resonate with our fans and that they will enjoy it as much as we do. The visual storytelling and creative use of imagery perfectly captures the message and meaning of the song.

New Music Video - Treasures That We Seek

December 29, 2022 | by The Weekend Gardeners

The music video for “Treasures That We Seek” is a visually stunning masterpiece that perfectly captures the essence of the song. Maia Fertig has done an incredible job of bringing the lyrics and message of the song to life through her creative filming and editing. The video features stunning landscapes and captivating imagery that immerses the viewer in the world of the song.

We are thrilled to have had the opportunity to work with Maia Fertig, and we look forward to future collaborations with her. We hope that the video will resonate with our fans and that they will enjoy it as much as we do. Thanks again to Maia for creating such an amazing video!

Lyrics

          I want to walk into the dark into the great unknown
          Past the city to the hills
          Out from the fog I will walk into the trees
          Until there is no sign on me that you can see
          
          I keep my hands in the pocket of your coat
          And as I whisper in the cold my soul to keep
          Send my mother the letter that I wrote
          Saying that I won't be back home outside the week
          
          No street lights to adjust our eyes to
          Just a friend beside who agrees
          That we'd never mind
          If we ever find
          The lessons or the treasures that we seek
          
          There was a care, there was a dream
          We went out searching for it in the night
          To regain again, the stolen things
          To search for the meaning in the meaningless plight
          
          No street lights to adjust our eyes to
          Just a friend beside who agrees
          That we'd never mind
          If we ever find
          The lessons or the treasures that we seek
          
          No street lights to adjust our eyes to
          Just a friend beside who agrees
          That we'd never mind
          If we ever find
          The lessons or the treasures that we seek

Song Credits: Treasures That We Seek, released December 3, 2021 Written by Ida Jane Wilke Vocals: Ida Jane Wilke Bass: Kevin Nichols Mandolin,: Ryan Hanson Drums: Shawn Crawford Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Sam Lay at Anjuna Recording Studio

Live on KBVR’s Locals Live show

November 4, 2022 | by The Weekend Gardeners

Ida Jane & The Weekend Gardeners are excited to announce that we performed live on KBVR’s Locals Live show. This was a fantastic opportunity for us to showcase our music and connect with new fans.

Locals Live is a fantastic program that has been running for many years, and it was a great platform for up-and-coming musicians from across the country to showcase their talents. The show featured a wide variety of musical genres, and the production values were top-notch, thanks to the hardworking student TV crew.

The show was streamed live on the KBVR website at kbvrtv.orangemedianetwork.com and on the live YouTube stream. Fans could watch the live stream at 10am, with interviews and live performances by Ida Jane & The Weekend Gardeners. This was a great opportunity for our fans to see us perform live and get to know us better. We hope that you tuned in and enjoyed the show!

We would like to thank KBVR’s Locals Live show for giving us this opportunity and providing a platform for independent music and new talents. This was a great opportunity for our band to connect with new fans and showcase our music. If you’re a fan of live music, then we hope you tuned in and watched us live on KBVR’s Locals Live show!

Album Release – Treasures That We Seek

December 03, 2021 | by The Weekend Gardeners

We are excited to announce that our new EP, “Treasures That We Seek” is out today! This EP is a collection of songs that we have been working on over the past few months, and we can’t wait for our fans to hear it.

The EP features four songs, each with its unique sound and style. The first track, “Treasures That We Seek” sets the tone for the EP with its upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics. The second track, “Sunken Secrets” is a more introspective and contemplative song, while the third track “Good Things To Last” is an emotional and powerful ballad. Lastly, the fourth track “Communion” is a song that encourages to come together and cherish the good things in life.

The EP was recorded, mixed, and mastered by Sam Lay at Anjuna Recording Studio in Portland, OR. The band, Ida Jane & The Weekend Gardeners, are featured on the EP with Vocals by Ida Jane Wilke, Bass by Kevin Nichols, Electric guitar, mandolin and vocal harmonies by Ryan Hanson, and Drums by Shawn Crawford.

We hope that our fans will enjoy the EP and find something that speaks to them in each of the songs. While the meaning behind the songs can be interpreted in different ways, we want our fans to listen to the songs and make their own connections to the music.

New Music Video – Sunken Secrets

October 29, 2021 | by The Weekend Gardeners

We are excited to announce the release of our new music video for “Sunken Secrets”! This song, along with three others, will be on our upcoming EP. The music video is a thought-provoking journey filled with psychedelic effects, featuring Ida Jane, Shawn, Ryan and Kevin.

The video was filmed by Cassandra Johnston & Shawn Crawford (drummer for Ida Jane & The Weekend Gardeners) and directed and edited by Shawn Crawford at BraveNewDesign.com. The lyrics for the song, written by Ida Jane Wilke, are a reflection on the feelings of isolation and longing for deeper connection. The use of imagery in the video perfectly captures the melancholic tone of the lyrics.

We hope that our fans will enjoy the video and the new EP when it comes out. Keep an eye on our website and social media for more updates and information on our upcoming projects.