After nearly nine months, Portage Park resident Tom Jackson is finally comfortable calling himself an artist. Since the pandemic began, he’s been making one-of-a-kind greeting cards from “Quarantinaville”—it’s where we all live now and will likely stay awhile. Luckily, people like Jackson have helped make 2020 less miserable by bringing levity, humor, and original craftsmanship to the once-again-booming card business while also raising funds to help local establishments on the northwest side survive the pandemic.
Many of the cards revolve around music, and his A to Z music greeting cards celebrate some of his favorite local musicians like Jon Langford; iconic roots and New Orleans musicians such as Billie Holiday, Woodie Guthrie, and Muddy Waters; and other influential musicians such as Tom Petty, Grateful Dead, the Youngbloods, David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust, and more.
Due to the pandemic, Tone Deaf is only taking online orders, but folks can browse the A to Z music cards online and then make an appointment for curbside pickup. And if you don’t see a card you like on the Greetings from Quarantinaville page, you can email Jackson at tjaxnoladj@aol.com, and he’ll make you a personalized card.
