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My blogger world:

This is the longest I've gone without writing a blog since I started, and I am sorry!!! eeek....

After my show last week I did a lot of sleeeping, and living life, and not blogging.

I did have a fun night on Friday going to Jordan Scannella's CD release show. He has played bass for me on 2 occasions. He does this white guy hip hop thing with some really clever/funny lyrics and SICK music & band. So proud of him!

Afterwards I headed out to BK to check out my girls Lucius at Sycamore. Though I missed their set, I got to hang out with them, Lucas Madrazzo, and some others. We went back to the famous Bromley House, where Jess & Holly (of Lucius) have lived for a couple years. It's an old music school, and they were the first tenants since it had finally closed a number of years ago. It has a rich history, and I loved hearing the stories.....There were definitely ghost stories!! And I was genuinely spooked. In other news, check out the music of Lucius. They are amazing!

Saturday and Sunday, I went out of town for 2 kids parties. The first was in Southampton, and was amazing. There were camel rides for the kids, and it had an arabian theme. Lavish. On the way back, we stopped at this random carnival for some rides and ice cream. HAHA..

                                 

The second was this lovely family who I have done many parties for. They have 3 beautiful girls and another little girl on the way!

Last night, I actually took the Long Island Rail Road out to this studio in...duh...Long Island, to record a song for this rapper. I did the vocals for the chorus & breakdown, and some ad libs. I think it actually came out great. They were all happy with it, and I was too, and excited to hear it! I will get a copy of the master and it will probably go on their mixtape. 

That's it for now.....over and out!!

Bitter End

Had a really fun show tonight with full band at Bitter End.

Check out this wild pic hahahahaha.....

Central Park

Today after I taught my music classes, I went into Central park, in the Northeast corner, to the Dana Discovery Center Plaza, to perform as part of Make Music New York, a festival in NY where people are performing outdoors all over the city.

It was sooo nice and there was a lake right nearby. Before me was a jazz group, and then I just played and sang. My friend Bryan Jarrett was there, and we did some taping, and I talked to a few people who were in the area.

Then my friend Mindee stopped by towards the end, as well as this cute little girl who was with her nanny.

Tonight I had a meeting at Denny Moe's celebrity barber shop.

I will be performing there this weekend as part of Cutting for a Cure, a 48-hour hair cutting marathon and fundraiser to raise awareness for cancer, etc. 

Tomorrow is another full band show at Bitter End!

Six Flags

was so fun today!! WOO -HOO!!!!

Had a great time with Todd and Katie, and we rode so many rollercoasters. Felt pretty sick after awhile...haha.....and dizzy......I think we liked the Nitro the best!

Good day with good friends.

Did I mention it's getting HOT?!

Kids parties

Kids parties all day....

Scarborough, NY & then Staten Island. First time in Staten Island. It was kinda cool. We had some time to kill so we sat on the beach for a bit which was so nice. I took my pillow with me in the car so I did a bunch of sleeping.

Going to bed really early tonight because I'm going to Six Flags tomorrow. Woo-hoo!!

Rehearsals make me feel special

I love having my own rehearsals...

Started out the day on a great note with full band rehearsal. Nick & Jade, Jordan on bass, Evgeny on keys, and Kim Garey on drums.....such a great group, and a set list that I'm very excited about.

Then practice with dancers Yvonne-Marie Sain & Scott Nicholson at my apartment. Those are two of my FAVORITE dancers and people, and I love chillin/talking/rehearsing with them....

Now hoping to have an audience on Tuesday at Bitter End. Whatever happens though, we will put on a great show, and I will have fun! I'm getting better at letting go and just enjoying the music with my wonderful musicians/artists.

Took Bikram tonight but was so tired, got so lazy by the end of class, resting a lot, and almost falling asleep. Oops!! It's ok....

Two kids party road trips tomorrow. Hopefully I can sleep in the car! Woohoo!!!!

night!!!!

Me & U

Sooo........

had a great day starting with music class with cute babies,

then vocal rehearsal with Nick & Jade for my upcoming show.

Meeting with Chris Frasco to discuss a possible tour in late August-September,

meeting with Kim Garey to go over some things for the show (she's playing drums)

then watching music.

I saw Elise Hayes at Bitter End. She's living in Boston and is a freakin sweetheart. She let me borrow her keyboard for my last Boston show, and she's great! Writes good songs, grooves on the keyboard, and has an awesome voice! I was so glad to be there to support her, and picked up a CD.

Then saw my friend from work Eli Bolin with his fiance Allison Posner (together they are "Amazing Jellies") at Dixon Place. Fun show and good people!

Wheeeee! I love music!!!

6-year olds

Had a busy but great day!

Lots of kids music (class & parties) - There was a 6 year old who was doing an awesome job shaking his shaker to the music, making funny faces and dancing, and afterwards I complimented him, saying he was really good at shaking...and he said "I didn't know that." He said he just started, and I felt honored to be able to give a compliment to him. When interacting with someone much younger than you, it's clear that you have the opportunity to shape someone's life in a profound way, with simple words, actions, or energy.

Very cool!

Met with a talented film student who is interested in doing a video for "Suitcases." Not sure if it will work out with budget, but I'm hoping to go through with it. She had some great ideas!

Went to Bally,'s and then had a burger with some good friends.

Nice day! Another full one tomorrow.

Over & out!

Wheeeee

Planned out my set list for next week's gig. So excited!!

Full band + 2 of my good friends dancing = awesome!

I spent some quality time in Boston with my family and nephews, and came back to the city yesterday.

Dropped off flyers tonight at Bitter End, and caught one of my favorite Olamide songs, as he was performing there tonight, with the awesome Brady Watt on bass.

Took Bikram at Yoga to the People. Had therapy. It was a good day.

I need to go to bed!!

Over & out.

Bloodsugars mini-tour & flyer for next show

Sorry I've been a little out of the loop.

Did you miss me?

I've been doing a few dates with The Bloodsugars. We played in Philly, DC, NY (the new gorgeous Knitting Factory in Brooklyn), and Boston.

In Philly, I got to see friends Doug & Lloyd & Sheldon, who I hadn't seen in a long time, and they graciously put the whole band up in their awesome house right outside of Philly. In DC, my cousin Heather came out to the gig, and got down. We also saw Matt Tredwell (who I used to work/play music with) and his wife Brooke, as well as Sachelle, an old friend from work.

Now I'm in Boston. We played at T.T. the Bears, and my parents came out to the gig, as they are visiting my brother, who I'm staying with tonight. I will go to the children's museum tomorrow with my nephews and family. Yay!

AND.....check out the flyer for my next gig. If you are in NYC, I hope you can make it!!