The last episode (for now) of our collaborative series. We've been singing together for four years and living in the same house for two and a half of them. I'm about to move to Nashville and Sandra is moving away for college soon, so this session felt like a lovely conclusion to our time together in Michigan. I'm going to miss so much about my life here but I'm ready to see how I'm shaped by this next chapter. Recorded and mixed by Lucas Powell. 🤍 Sandra: Website: https://www.sandraeffert.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/smefft Bandcamp: https://sandraeffert.bandcamp.com Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3zcINLR 💫 Main Links: Website: https://www.pattypershayla.com Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/g_WH-r Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/pattypershayla Shop at Bandcamp: https://pattypershayla.bandcamp.com 💫 Streaming: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2KHKlGQ Apple Music: https://apple.co/3h1Wv9f Soundcloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/pattypershayla 💫 Socials: https://www.instagram.com/pattypershayla https://www.facebook.com/pattypershayla 💫 Virtual Tip Jar: PayPal: pattypershayla@gmail.com Venmo @PattyPerShayla

Original Song about life's changing seasons.

Lyrics: Oldest story in the book But I thought that I could look Higher Tried to go where they stand But I never felt grand Just tired If I want something else Then I can’t wait for stars to align Gotta turn the clocks and make it my time If the sun won’t shine then I’ll just start a fire All my prayers won’t go unheard I’ve been given all that I’ve learned If the heavens don’t show up I’ll make my own luck Hold tight to my talisman To remind me where I’ve been Prior Waiting, wishing, hoping For a rescue rider I can’t wait for stars to align I will turn the clocks and make it my time If the sun won’t shine then I’ll just start a fire All my prayers won’t go unheard I’ve been given all that I’ve learned If the heavens don’t show up I’ll make my own luck Pennies on the ground and in wishing wells Oh I have found my share of four leaf clovers they brought me no closer to finding and designing a life that I’d be proud to call mine No chance I’m gonna wait for the stars To align It’s my time I’ll do what I want It’s my life I’ll pray when I want And all my prayers won’t go unheard I’ll listen and I’ll use what I learned I’ll make my own luck copyright Sandra Effert 2021

This song is off of one of my all time favorite albums - 21 by Adele. It was a challenge to learn and a pleasure to play.

Lyrics: Do your eyes and does your mind see All of the same patterns as me Or do you shape things differently Can I take some time out of your day To maybe talk about the way That you sit and contemplate It well may be that you see me A warped reflection of the places you have been A mere clone of all I’ve known How can I tell if anything’s my own How do you decide to spend your time Or do you pay it no mind And take just what the day will bring What drains you of your energy Time alone or in company And does that change as time passes you by It well may be that you see me A warped reflection of the places you have been A mere clone of all I’ve known How can I tell if anything’s my own Have you ever had your worldview Shaken up and chewed through Left for you to find new patterns or leave it scattered ** Subscribe to my mailing list at sandraeffert.com **

MICHIGAN MUSIC ALLIANCE PRESENTS... In celebration of International Women’s Day March 8, and in honor of Women’s History Month, the Michigan Music Alliance organized a state-wide female jubilee of joyful sounds offering homage to Michigan's own Queen of Soul- ARETHA FRANKLIN! This very special volunteer project gathers together five recording studios and more than 25 fabulous female artists from all across the state, to celebrate The Queen’s legacy and declare the outright divine power of Michigan Women in Music. “It is our grand mission to highlight the ultimate power that stems from prioritizing collaboration over competition, while recognizing all the legendary female artists that have risen from our state, like the great Aretha Franklin. She and other Michigan stars altered the music industry forever, inspiring so much of the incredible female talent of today to continue pushing forward”, says Executive Director of the Michigan Music Alliance, Elle Lively. The track, paired with a video featuring the artists recording at home or in one of the five partnered studios, showcases a multitude of female artists from around the state. Grand Rapids’ Serita (aka Black Rose) and rising star Sarena Rae’s vocals drive the energy for the track in a fun duet. Recorded live at Third Coast Recording Co. in Grand Haven, MI, Sarena and Serita bring a fresh take to the classic song, while maintaining the original vibe. Detroit’s Gayelynn McKinney, who played with Aretha Franklin, recorded drums for the project at Plymouth Rock Recording Co. in Plymouth, MI. The track also features the talents of Ann Arbor natives Christina Nielsen of Jack & the Bear, Josie Ala, and Ingrid Racine. Detroit brought its share of power to the table offering up Zoe Cutler, Sami Blosser, BethAnne Kunert of Virago, Kaleigh Wilder of Gnostikos, Emily Burns of Escaping Pavement, and Alice Sun. Hannah Laine of Earth Radio, Stacy Noonan of Beaver Xing, Jennifer Adams of Annagail, Patty PerShayla, Rachel White of Lighting Matches, Sandra Effert, Olivia Vargas of August, and Lauren Kelley all hail from the Grand Rapids area. Kalamazoo ramped up the project with the likes of Carolyn Koebel, Carrie McFerrin, Rachel Gorman of The Red Sea Pedestrians, Dede Alder of Dede and the Dreamers, Lauren Elliott, Roo Heins of Oneirine, and Laurie Laing of Belfast Gin. The track was mixed by female engineers, Cynthea Kelley and Maggie Heeren at La Luna Recording & Sound in Kalamazoo, MI. Dogtown Studio in Grand Rapids collaborated to create the video that features the behind the scenes footage recorded by participants. Later this month, the podcast Impactually, will be releasing a very special episode about the collaborative project and the musical legacies that are being created by the women of Michigan. “Fun, inspiring and impactful projects like this one illustrate the extraordinary diversity and depth of the Michigan Music Community as a whole. Not only do they leave a lasting impression, but also remind us how much pride we all share in our rich Michigan musical heritage. The Michigan Music Alliance is ever focused on creating a higher standard for us all working together as a music community.” says Elle. FIND OUT MORE AT MICHIGANMUSICALLIANCE.ORG Donate now to the Michigan Artist Relief Fund: https://linktr.ee/michiganartistrelieffund

Lyrics: It was a regular old Friday the 13th when we found out school would be out for three weeks. That quickly came to be two months or more when we realized what we're in for Now we're wearing masks to the store and we can't find toilet paper anywhere anymore as we're watching the numbers climb I'm stocking up on Cheez-Its and wine What have I been doing with my time you ask Well I have a five year old so we made a cardboard cat (his name was Oliver) became a home teacher, a chef, and lost my mind more than just a few times Now we're wearing masks to the store and I feel for the folks that are stocking the floor As we're watching the numbers climb I'm stocking up on Cheez-Its and wine Who knows how things will look on the other side Can't count how many times I heard that this is unprecedented and how long it'll take before not having to wear masks outside of the home or compulsively washing our hands to the bone but I will find my silver line as long as I got cheez-its and wine

This one is dedicated to my sisters, who can't always see the rainbow over their heads that I've always seen. Also, I think my TV is haunted.

Christmas is very different this year with a lot of traditions on hold. Here is our spin on this year's feelings.