The Barra Necessitrio

Ladies and Gentlemen, I introduce to you The Barra Necessitrio.

I’m reluctant to provide a disclaimer so I’m just gonna let the video speak for itself.  Our first date will be Sunday April 18th at Savalas in Brooklyn, NY.  CHECK IT

Efficacy

If you could sleep with anyone, who would it be? Well, my efficacy would be pretty high if I could bag the two men at the top of my list : ) You might be surprised who I picked…  or at least mildly amused.
This vlog is one of a series of video’s put together by the ‘Get it DUN’ woman herself, Ms. Fiona Bloom, who I am lucky enough to have in my good graces and batting for my team.

Efficacy means ‘The power to produce an effect’ – we need more of this in the music industry – people actually being effected by the music on the radio.  Here’s to what lies ahead.

When a lion roars he don’t catch game

Indeed.  Men of the world and especially NYC, take this African proverb to heart; When a Lion Roars He Don’t Catch Game.   It’s better to lay low and let the carrion come to you.

This is probably also true with the music industry.  Right now I’m hiding in the bushes waiting for the right time to jump out in full camo with branches strategically stuck in my hair, and then comes the part where I sink my teeth in.   You’ll never see it coming, and in the end you’ll be like, ‘How did I not see that coming!?!?’  Good question.  For those of you who actually look at and read my blog….  shhhhhhhh.  Let’s just keep this between you and I ; )

Here’s a new video for your viewing pleasure.  These clips are from an audition we had last week for a new keyboard player.  The powers that be were good to us that day, for we not only found someone to lay it down, we found 2 people…

Prelude

There’s supposed to be a storm tonight in Brooklyn…

They have plow and salt trucks lined up along 4th Ave, idling at attention, ready and waiting to remove and dispense.   And yet…  it’s not snowing – at least not right now.  They say you can’t predict the weather?  Well apparently if you’re NYC you can try and be repeatedly wrong.  (Good thing you already canceled school tomorrow! And flights in and out of JFK!)  This is the second dump we’ve expected in a weeks time but it appears to be another  no show, no snow storm.

Tick Tock – Tick Tock – Tick Tock

New York City isn’t the only woman about to happen.  A feeling of great expectation is thickening in the air:  Forming outside on the streets, pilling up on the floor of my apartment, and posting up against the walls around my heart.  Something worthwhile this way comes.  They’ve always told me so.  I’m expecting a great storm.

The Scientific Method

Over the past few weeks I’ve been conducting a few experiments…

They consist of me, myself, my Wurlitzer and a few gadgets/friends.  Basically, I’m going into new and uncharted territory these days – trying to translate my full band set into a more intimate and condensed version.  Right now, I’m using a loop station and an effects processor to spice things up, but having played a few live shows like this I’m seeing more an more possibilities.  Software, hardware, DJ’s etc. If you have any idea’s or suggestions, please don’t hesitate to comment and reach out to me.   I want to give a big shout out to my girl Maya Contreras for booking me on her readings – it was a really comfortable way to spread the music and my wings, The Stacy Dillard Trio for sharing the stage and energy, and DJ Olivier for being a badass – REMIX to follow : )

This is how we do it

I’ve been up to a lot of new things lately – one of these things includes writing new music and hitting with unfamiliar faces.  Tryin’ to keep things FRESH, if you know what I mean.   For the next few months I have the pleasure of playing with my girl Elenna Canlas on dem keyz.  Usually you can find her on tour with Easy Star All Stars, but for right now, she’s rolling with The One Hitters.  And if I do say so myself, she fits right in with the way we rock n’ roll…  : )   Besides all that, I’m going to be playing with The Stacy Dillard Trio at The Woods in BK this coming Tuesday (2.2.10) and this is something I am very much looking forward too.  I saw them a few weeks ago on the LES and was blown away – now I’m happy to say that we will be sharing the stage.  Somehow I’m gonna have to remember how to play Jazz again before Tuesday… I think I’m hearing a little Blue In Green coming my way (one of my favorite songs of all time, forever and ever).

The album is still coming along slowly but surely.  With the demise and destruction of my home studio, Chung King, things have taken an unexpected turn.  But as with all things I’m finding ways to turn this obstacle into an opportunity.  I’m excited at the prospect of new studios, new people and new vibes.  Life will give you blessings if you let it – this I know to be true.  Be blessed!!!   Check the new video of the one hitters in rehearsal

Duets

Ladies and Gentlemen, 2010 is upon us and it’s high time we got into some new stuff met some new people and spread some love : )

So, in light and respect for all things NEW, I’ve got a short video of me sharing the stage with some new faces and a little footage of me skiing for the first time EVER!!  I’m not gonna lie – I was a little hesitant to hit the slopes in fear that I might fall down and break something, but in retrospect, putting myself outside my comfort zone and onto a mountain was amazing.  Definitely one of the best things I’ve done with my new year.   I hit with fellow singer Rita Boudreau a few weeks ago at a open blues jam and then, of course, hit the Karaoke stage with my colorist Danica to inspire a little sexy in the masses…    (parental advisory – there is profanity in this video)

Do Not Disturb

All my ladies who independent!!!  (Throw your hands up at me?)

I have known Maya Contreras for a few years now and I’m pretty sure that if you looked up the words ‘independent’, ’strong’ and ‘vibrant’, you would probably find her picture beside them.  (If dictionaries had more pictures that is…)  (who started that saying anyway – it totally doesn’t make any sense).  Basically, she’s one of the most bad ass chicks I know.   In the coming weeks I have the privilege of  performing with Maya at her upcoming “Do Not Disturb” Book Readings in NY where she will be reading out of her new publications, ‘The Him Book” and “Eight Weeks of Bruce”.    Also performing is Stacy Dillard Trio and DJ Oliver.  It’s gonna be SEXY!!!  Come out and join us ; )

For more info on Maya Contreras

Holly – Daze

So I’m in the mountains.  It’s hard to find a word that truly equates to how I feel about them but I’m thinking it’s something along the lines of splendor.  (Which makes me wonder as to how Splenda got it’s name because it’s not even close to splendid)…

Anyway, things out here have been amazing.  It’s so different to be around people who are nice all the time, aren’t in a hurry and wouldn’t run you over with their car.  And the best thing about playing out here is performing for them.  Not to mention that I get to see so many friends and family in the audiences.   I scooped up a few local musicians and got busy on a Park City stage.  Check it out

Just you and I

So, I’ve been maxing with the fam for the past 5 days or so and it has been amazing. There aren’t words strong enough to convey how much I needed this break (sometimes we all need to disappear for a while)… (although, me blogging about it doesn’t really constitute a disappearance)…

Regardless, it’s time to get back to the grind and back to the music. For all of you Utah fans, I’m playing a show up in Park City, Utah this coming Tuesday, December 29th @ The Spur (350 Main Street). I’m really looking forward to seeing friends, family and familiar faces. I’ve got a few new tricks up my sleeve and a couple special guests who will be joining me on stage.
I won’t be back out in this direction for some time so get it while you can, my people. I know you’re out there
Here’s a video of me rehearsing with a good friend of mine Dustin Swan. I’m taking his advice and I’m gonna ‘Rock Local First’ this week. Here we are singing a song called ‘Some Unholy War’ off of Amy Winehouse’s last album. Just a little taste of what’s to come : )