Joanna Newsom Day Declared in Nevada City

Nevada City, California declared May 27 “Joanna Newsom Day” to honor singer-songwriter Joanna Newsom. The City Council meeting at City Hall included an announcement by Mayor Adam Kline, a longtime friend and early supporter who also plays in Golden Shoulders. Kline presented the proclamation and praised Newsom’s contributions to the city’s cultural vitality. After receiving the honor, Newsom delivered a 15-minute acceptance speech, admitting she wrote it at 2 a.m. She said the recognition meant more to her than a Grammy and described Nevada City as deeply meaningful. She also referenced Kline’s early support, childhood memories, and explained the difference between a metaphor and a simile.

"“Thank you so much Mayor Kline. This proclamation truly means more to me than a Grammy any other award could,” she said. “Nevada City, you're so dear to me. Being formally recognized as your native daughter is one of the highest honors I could imagine.” She went on to speak about Kline's early support of her demos, childhood memories in Nevada City, and in one hilarious stretch, the difference between a metaphor and a simile."

"On Wednesday, a City Council meeting was held at Nevada City's City Hall where mayor Adam Kline, a longtime friend and early supporter of Newsom (who also plays in the band Golden Shoulders), made the announcement. He presented her with the honor, commending her contributions to the “cultural vitality” of the city."

"Following the honor, Newsom gave an entertaining 15-minute acceptance speech, which she admitted she wrote at 2 a.m. (you can watch it at the 9:50 timestamp below). “Thank you so much Mayor Kline. This proclamation truly means more to me than a Grammy any other award could,” she said."

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