Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Monday, August 30, 2010
Clementine Cafe
Performed tonight in my hometown of Harrisonburg, VA on Main St. at Clementine Cafe. Cool space!
My mom did a great job of inviting lots of people out from church, work, etc, and I had some friends come out as well, some of which I hadn't seen in a long time.
It's been good to chill at home in Virginia -- sleep, nap, watch movies ("Whip It" and "The Changeling" so far), spend time with parents, & eat (Indian American Cafe, my favorite!)
Not too much going on tomorrow, just hanging with some friends, and then leaving for the beach on Tuesday. Good late summer plans!
My mom did a great job of inviting lots of people out from church, work, etc, and I had some friends come out as well, some of which I hadn't seen in a long time.
It's been good to chill at home in Virginia -- sleep, nap, watch movies ("Whip It" and "The Changeling" so far), spend time with parents, & eat (Indian American Cafe, my favorite!)
Not too much going on tomorrow, just hanging with some friends, and then leaving for the beach on Tuesday. Good late summer plans!
Saturday, August 28, 2010
Baby wants Candy
Thats the name of this improv show I played for tonight.
We drove to Loretta PA to do the show at a college called St. Francis...I was filling in.
It's an improvised musical. Pretty awesome. I was playing piano and helping to lead the band - bass, guitar, and drums, and the singers just make up lyrics. I mean its completely improvised....So fun.....
Now I'm home in Virginia. It's nice to be back here. I'm playing a show on Sunday at a club in town called Clementine Cafe.
Looking forward to it!
We drove to Loretta PA to do the show at a college called St. Francis...I was filling in.
It's an improvised musical. Pretty awesome. I was playing piano and helping to lead the band - bass, guitar, and drums, and the singers just make up lyrics. I mean its completely improvised....So fun.....
Now I'm home in Virginia. It's nice to be back here. I'm playing a show on Sunday at a club in town called Clementine Cafe.
Looking forward to it!
Thursday, August 26, 2010
banshee
That's my new favorite word.
Banshee - is a female spirit in Irish mythology, usually seen as an omen of death and a messenger from the Otherworld
But I like to think of "banshee" as crazy or wild.
Here is a picture that popped up on google for banshee:
Banshee - is a female spirit in Irish mythology, usually seen as an omen of death and a messenger from the Otherworld
But I like to think of "banshee" as crazy or wild.
Here is a picture that popped up on google for banshee:
Took Shyrelle Kalilikane at Broadway Dance Center tonight. We did an Aaliyah combo, since it was the anniversary of Aaliyah's death.
Class was great. Love Shyrelle!
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
SHOW at Crash Mansion
WOW......
What a great night......
so much.....
I feel blessed and grateful.....Of course there are always things that could be better, but overall I had fun and we put on an entertaining show, with the help of:
-4-piece band + horn + backgrounds
-guest rapper Heightz
-guest tapper Cartier Williams
-dance performance from the choreography of Joanna Numata
-duet with singer/dancer Joe Buffa
I feel great about bringing together awesome talent and energy and putting on an entertaining show. We'll see how the footage comes out (I had someone taping)
After my gig I went to Rockwood to see my bass player Jordan Scannella kill it with his band!!
What a great night......
so much.....
I feel blessed and grateful.....Of course there are always things that could be better, but overall I had fun and we put on an entertaining show, with the help of:
-4-piece band + horn + backgrounds
-guest rapper Heightz
-guest tapper Cartier Williams
-dance performance from the choreography of Joanna Numata
-duet with singer/dancer Joe Buffa
I feel great about bringing together awesome talent and energy and putting on an entertaining show. We'll see how the footage comes out (I had someone taping)
After my gig I went to Rockwood to see my bass player Jordan Scannella kill it with his band!!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Wood/ Bowery Electric
Doing a lot of preparing for my show tomorrow...
Got a piece of wood to take to the gig for Cartier to tap on... shout out to Prince Lumber ...ha...
Went tonight to Bowery Electric to see my friend Lisa Sansouci with her band This Hollywood Heart, and I ran into my drummer Jeff Villanueva who was playing there with his band. Both groups were really great!
Always love to see live music and get inspired :-)
Now trying to get some sleep for tomorrow...Wish me luck!
Got a piece of wood to take to the gig for Cartier to tap on... shout out to Prince Lumber ...ha...
Went tonight to Bowery Electric to see my friend Lisa Sansouci with her band This Hollywood Heart, and I ran into my drummer Jeff Villanueva who was playing there with his band. Both groups were really great!
Always love to see live music and get inspired :-)
Now trying to get some sleep for tomorrow...Wish me luck!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Parks & Recreation
Watching episodes of "Parks & Recreation" on my DVR.....
Love a good sitcom.
Today I had GREAT dance rehearsals with Yvonne & Emily....they are gonna kill on tuesday!
Tonight I went to see a bunch of friends play music:
The Amazing Jellies (Eli Bolin & Alison Posner) at the Googie's (above the Living Room)
&
Andrea Setaro w/band at Sidewalk Cafe.
Got to hang with some awesome peeps and enjoy some great live music!!!
Love a good sitcom.
Today I had GREAT dance rehearsals with Yvonne & Emily....they are gonna kill on tuesday!
Tonight I went to see a bunch of friends play music:
The Amazing Jellies (Eli Bolin & Alison Posner) at the Googie's (above the Living Room)
&
Andrea Setaro w/band at Sidewalk Cafe.
Got to hang with some awesome peeps and enjoy some great live music!!!
Sunday, August 22, 2010
Sun Gold tomatoes
Went for my first workout today at East 54th Recreation Center, where a 6 month membership is only $37.50!!!!
Works for me!
Went shopping and got some nice t-shirts at the Barney's Warehouse Sale
Then I stumbled across the Union Square Farmer's Market,
and I strongly felt like I should get some fresh produce,
so I stopped to get cherry tomatoes,
and the young guys at the stand, farmers from upstate NY,
told me to try the sun gold cherry tomatoes,
and said it would change my life.
AND....
It is freakin delicious! Sweeter than the regular tomato....
sooo goood
So he hooked me up with some of those...
Definite highlight of my day.
Nice guys.
Went and saw Emily Greene at The Living Room
and she was so great!!
Great songs, and gracious performer!
Went and saw Emily Greene at The Living Room
and she was so great!!
Great songs, and gracious performer!
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Eat Pray Love
SO today I had GREAT rehearsals:
Rehearsed background vocals with Nick & Jade at their awesome apartment on Riverside Dr.,
and then later that afternoon I had band rehearsal with Jeffrey, Jordan, Evgeny, and Iakov. It went really well, and I can't wait for the show on Tuesday!
Then I met up with my good friend Stephanie Jaggers and we saw Eat Pray Love. It was pretty good, I got some awesome tidbits from it. Definitely recommend going to see it!
Rehearsed background vocals with Nick & Jade at their awesome apartment on Riverside Dr.,
and then later that afternoon I had band rehearsal with Jeffrey, Jordan, Evgeny, and Iakov. It went really well, and I can't wait for the show on Tuesday!
Then I met up with my good friend Stephanie Jaggers and we saw Eat Pray Love. It was pretty good, I got some awesome tidbits from it. Definitely recommend going to see it!
Adam Shenk day
My friend David E. Cano, who works on the LA Council, got this resolution passed:
RESOLUTION
Adam Shenk Day
August 20, 2010
WHEREAS, Adam Shenk has become a musical sensation; and
WHEREAS, Adam Shenk’s musical destiny has been evident since his youth; and
WHEREAS, Adam Shenk parents, after observing their three-year-old singing original songs into a tape recorder, found ways to encourage his musical talents; and
WHEREAS, Adam Shenk, at age 11, earned a slot at prestigious American Boychoir School in Princeton, N.J.; and
WHEREAS, Adam Shenk’s education continued and flourished at Michigan’s Interlochen Center for the Arts, Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music, where he earned a Bachelor’s in Songwriting; and
WHEREAS, Adam Shenk’s performances include New York’s Rockwood Music Hall, Cutting Room, The Bitter End and Bowery Poetry Club; and
WHEREAS, Adam Shenk has headlined a series of live gigs at pianos; and
WHEREAS, Adam Shenk scored an audition for the semi-finals of MTV’s popular “Making the Band 4,” in New York in 2007, performing for host P. Diddy; and
WHEREAS, Adam Shenk, served as songwriter, producer and singer for his first EP, “If Ya Like This” in 2007; and
WHEREAS, Adam Shenk’s firmly established New York roots is apparent in his second album, “Suitcases,” which focuses on transition and change. Produced by Ayhan Sahin with music and lyrics by Shenk, the 14-track album meshes pop and contemporary R&B with old-school soul and shades of jazz; and
WHEREAS, Adam Shenk and his brand of Neo-Pop, R & B, jazz and soul is designed to stimulate the senses of his many fans and engage their emotions:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that by adoption of this resolution the Mayor, City Council and City Clerk of the City of Los Angeles does hereby declare ADAM SHENK DAY in the City of Los Angeles, commend him on the success of his newest album and his many outstanding accomplishments, praise his musical talent and thank him for bringing joy to the hearts and ears of his many adoring fans.
RESOLUTION
Adam Shenk Day
August 20, 2010
WHEREAS, Adam Shenk has become a musical sensation; and
WHEREAS, Adam Shenk’s musical destiny has been evident since his youth; and
WHEREAS, Adam Shenk parents, after observing their three-year-old singing original songs into a tape recorder, found ways to encourage his musical talents; and
WHEREAS, Adam Shenk, at age 11, earned a slot at prestigious American Boychoir School in Princeton, N.J.; and
WHEREAS, Adam Shenk’s education continued and flourished at Michigan’s Interlochen Center for the Arts, Boston Conservatory and Berklee College of Music, where he earned a Bachelor’s in Songwriting; and
WHEREAS, Adam Shenk’s performances include New York’s Rockwood Music Hall, Cutting Room, The Bitter End and Bowery Poetry Club; and
WHEREAS, Adam Shenk has headlined a series of live gigs at pianos; and
WHEREAS, Adam Shenk scored an audition for the semi-finals of MTV’s popular “Making the Band 4,” in New York in 2007, performing for host P. Diddy; and
WHEREAS, Adam Shenk, served as songwriter, producer and singer for his first EP, “If Ya Like This” in 2007; and
WHEREAS, Adam Shenk’s firmly established New York roots is apparent in his second album, “Suitcases,” which focuses on transition and change. Produced by Ayhan Sahin with music and lyrics by Shenk, the 14-track album meshes pop and contemporary R&B with old-school soul and shades of jazz; and
WHEREAS, Adam Shenk and his brand of Neo-Pop, R & B, jazz and soul is designed to stimulate the senses of his many fans and engage their emotions:
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that by adoption of this resolution the Mayor, City Council and City Clerk of the City of Los Angeles does hereby declare ADAM SHENK DAY in the City of Los Angeles, commend him on the success of his newest album and his many outstanding accomplishments, praise his musical talent and thank him for bringing joy to the hearts and ears of his many adoring fans.
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