Welcome, one and all, to something I do for-fun and not for-murder: Periwinkle's Poisoner School. Vinca Periwinkle, at your service. We first opened enrolment for the school back in 2021 when the album Hemlock Honey and Crows was released. Members got to choose a poisonous plant familiar and style a name inspired by their plant.
Each member received a membership card like this one
I'll be opening enrolment to all of my patrons from today until April 13th.
You now have multiple ways to become a patron! I've begun a subscription service on my website with all 3 tiers:
- Atmosphere $5/mo - new song every month
- Biosphere $10/mo - monthly song & annual gift in the mail
- Hydrosphere $20/mo - song, gift & all the extras
Or you can join us on Patreon with the same tiers at the same amounts.
Becoming a patron doesn't mean joining the Poisoner School (if that's not your thing). As a thank you, everyone who becomes a patron by April 13th will receive my new Toxicity demo EP
Each of 9 songs were co-written with a different musician in a unique style including: rock, folk, metal, ambient, bossanova, dance, pop, electrofolk and more. I'm thrilled with what my extremely talented musical friends came up with and can't wait for you to hear the collection!
I've attached the demo “Jagged Bliss” with long-time collaborator Das Binky to give you a sample. All 9 songs were written about relationships inspired by poisonous plants, this one for the opium poppy.
Hemlock in the Honey Tour
I'm heading to the US next week to begin my tour to the west coast! I'd love to see you at any of my shows.
Thu March 20 @7pm - Touchstone Cohousing, Ann Arbor MI (info)
Sat March 22 @1pm - House concert, Columbus OH (info) (Facebook event)
Sat March 29 @7pm - Welcome Spring w S. J. Tucker, OAC Art Centre, Belle MO and live on Bandcamp (get tickets) (Facebook event)
Fri Apr 4 @7pm - Sharing songs w Amy McNally, Muso, Madison WI (Muso event)
Sat Apr 12 @6pm - Dangerous Garden Night, Alano Club, Boise ID (info)
Keep these summer dates in mind!
Sat May 10 @5pm - Live on Bandcamp w Cathy McManamon (tickets soon)
Sat Jun 11 @3pm - Live on Bandcamp w Betsy Tinney (tickets soon)