Hi, Friends!
Hoping this message finds you all healthy and well. I just returned from a weekend mindfulness and meditation retreat in Iowa and wow! It’s amazing how much I feel refreshed and renewed after just a few days. I…
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Learning to Love Again : Reflections on the Honey Locust Sangha Retreat
My roots are made of music and I can forgive my white ancestors for their hurtful actions, just like I can forgive myself and others who have had unskillful actions in modern times. Those are two of the biggest takeaways…
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Simple Reflections + Album Release Celebration
Hello and Happy May!
I think it’s really happening this time, y’all. The weather is looking pretty good with only a small chance of rain. The Country Duo finally celebrates the physical release of Little Lagoon Sessions, ten original songs…
Album Release Celebration April 17, 2026!
Dear Friends,
It's almost time to celebrate! Please join The Country Duo (Kasey Rausch & Marco Pascolini) for the release of vinyl records and CDs of Little Lagoon Sessions, our first full-length album!
Thunder. Meow. Books.
She was there in the dark the whole time.
I never knew.
She was waiting to pounce, if dared one moved.
I never saw her.
She thought she could run free, long into the night.
I never did suspect.
THUNDER.…
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New Album! The Country Duo - Little Lagoon Sessions
Well hello there, Friends!
It's been a long while since I've updated this blog section. So what’s the catalyst for me finally digging myself out of the hole, lifting my head to the sunshine and reaching out to you today?…
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New Single: Smokin' Marijuana!
HAPPY END-OF-NOVEMBER!
It wouldn’t be the holiday season if I wasn’t terribly behind on alllll the things, including this monthly newsletter. Better late than never!
Surprise! We dropped a new song! I’ve had “Smokin’ Marijuana” in my back…
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HAPPY FALL! The Country Duo records a new record!
HAPPY FALL, Y’ALL!
The weather in Kansas City has been stunning lately and a great inspiration for writing, and a-writing I have been! I’ll tell ya about my new writing goals shortly, but first I want to get straight to…
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September 2022 - Howdy Strangers!
HELLO AND HAPPY SEPTEMBER!
Kasey Rausch here. Welcome to the first of my new **hopefully** monthly greetings with information about the music I’ll be a part of coming up in the near future and other happenings. This will include gigs…
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