when sleep ain’t coming easy…..why not blog….

Perhaps it has something to do with the little legs in my bed, just when i was drifting off…she tosses and turns, a swift kick in the ribs. (kidding, not really that bad!) In all  Honestly, it may have something to do with the chinese we had tonight at my Gramma’s…my aunt bought us dinner (god bless her) but, it probably had msg in it….eeek. Just having some Muesli and almond milk, and I have to be up early tomorrow…boo!…singing for the wee ones…I haven’t blogged in a looooong time…tooooo long….but, i promise i’m back, for those of you who want to hear what’s going on in my life. K….Nite for now….wish me luck.

one of the reasons why………

I make music.

After performing on The Sun Run circuit yesterday,to thousands of happy runners,its clear for sure one reason  why I make music.It makes people happy.It brings them together.These probably seem like obvious things,but sometimes when you’re working so hard at all of the other things that are involved in this business,you can lose sight of the simplicity of that.

Everyone was in such great spirits,its nice to be totally appreciated for bringing ‘song’.Mike Price did live sound,and was awesome,and the Sun came out!! I love the city I live in and it certainly felt alive yesterday morning.:0 Thank you.

music,music,music,and people…

…..I mean isn’t that where all music comes from?….from people.:)
I’m sitting at The SeaTac airport having an earl grey tea waitn for my connecting flight to Austin.
Am i tired? mmm..yep! should be,was up at 5…(ouch!)….but feeling exhilarated for the next few days.
I’ve been down for SXSW a couple times,and the musicians always inspire.
Airports are interesting,i dont know what it is about airports,but everyone looks at everyone so much more that usual.i think.funny.
I have a dreadful lil cough that i managed to catch from my lil girl,and my voice is feeling hoarse!
eeesh…hope i dont lose my voice!…..suppose i’ll have to keep the bevvies to a minimum.:(
new disc in hand.hoping to have some insightful meetings along the way.
I love you Audrey!!!!!…..
misss u.And i miss my guitar!!!…..havent played a lot this week,getting organized for this trip!….

….radio…waves…short they were…

which i learnt this week,means that they can travel farther!…….

Bonjour…folks.

What an interesting week.I had the opportunity to play on Radio Canada International,for China,AND

Latin America,do I have any idea how many listeners I had ?  mmm…not really,but I’m guessn,it was MANY,millions perhaps.What a strange experience,but a good one tho!

Talk about playn on the ‘FLY’.I show up to meet Christian,whom I’ve met before through

My friend Lili who volunteers with him for VLAFF (Vancouver Latin American Film festival).And I also meet the producer and host for the China show,ya see Vancouver is celebrating its 125^th year this year,and in honor of that people of all different cultures are sharing their lives here,and sending the vibes back home……anyhew,it was very neat.

I received my cd’s in the mail,as well,and had my first sale yesterday!on 4^th ave,from

A clerk in a shoe store.:)

lookn back..old blogs…and new.

What a beautiful day to start a new year with!……

A lil chilly,but thats ok…its not a snow-IN! ….life is busy,isn’t it??….too busy sometimes,i wish their was more time in the day,and since having a lil one…who will turn 3 this year,CRAZY.The time seems to go by all that much faster.When i look back on this year,i can say that it was productive,very,i spent the first couple of ‘quarters’ songwriting and demo-ing for my record,as well as playing live shows,and songwriting and recording singles for the groups ‘Tigerforest’,'Alkatraz’,'Beatservice’and ‘Zaa Nightology’,All of which are set for release early this year on Major dance labels(BlackHole,Armada) abroad.And i spent the Fall recording a solo EP,with Producer Joe Cruz~ just finishing up on the artwork and the cd will be released later this month.

I am greatful to be surrounded by a loving,supportive family,and awesome group of friends.

And i’m excited to see what the new year will hold….and (all of the work,it will be!!)……work~work~ work,nothn comes easy my friends.I am starting a lil sing a long music program for kiddies at Mt.Pleasant Community ctr. in Feb.and i’ll keep ya posted on other news.May everyone have a healthy and HAppy new YEAR!

 

tis the season…to LoV.

 

 

 

 

 

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

 

(when isn’t it?)

 

….amongst other things….such as decorating a tree indoors,singing carols,baking cookies,and catching up with old friends and Family.:) My baby girl just brought ME a cookie over as well,as she got another for herself,i’m training her well!…..ginger…mmm…sweet mollasses goodness.

Anyhow,i am having a wonderful week so far,all is healthy on the homefront,which for starters makes the wholewide world look different.

A friend of mine that i did some co-writing with for my record gathered a group of singers together on Monday eve for a couple of hours to sing-OUT,it was fun,choir style,it felt so good…did you know that singing is good for your immune system? tis.

And after we sang,we headed to the music BC party,it was fun to see a lot of people i hadn’t seen in a long time…such a great feeling of community we have here in VAnCity,i think.

I’m very excited to get playing live in 2011,i’m going to add a drummer…..and….well,i’ll surprise ya.

 

feeling content.

A little bit of bliss,even.

 

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2010

deep breaths,Loves of my life,and seeing Rufus Wainwright.

 

Breath In………visualize the air to be a calm and cooling color as it feels your lungs,stomach and chest,and BREATH out…..letting all the toxins out of your body with that breath,let it out in a sigh..and that sigh can be of any sound you choose.

I would like to aspire to living my life with these sort of Mantras~especially on days when you(I) need it most.

Like today for example,started as any other good morning,a pretty relaxed start,was giving my daughter her morning milk,that she sometimes asks for still…(from the carton,mind you!)…and thought to myself before i headed to the studio that i had best get her ear checked that she fell on yesterday,on the ledge that is beside the stairs.Those DAMM stairs,yep,they are horrible,and before i curse them anymore,i really do have to,leave them,they cause me too much heartache.:)

But,yes,a lil trip to the DR.’s office to get her ear looked at,is a good idea,because the swelling hasn’t gone down from yesterdays lil mishap.

So,off we go,to drop in,I Love my Dr. btw,which is nice.

We did have to wait,and after we saw him,he suggested we go to Childrens’ to have the earlobe drained.SIGHHHHHHHHHH…..ok,so,off we go…on our Journey,well before we leave there,We have watched the movie Garfield twice,and she has had a needle stuck into her ear,and pricked,while the nurses hold her down,and she looks into my eyes,crying in agony,god,this feels horrible,i love this little person more than anything on this planet,and she is TORN apart right now.

So,when we get through that,they stick this tape type stuff all over her ear,and wrap her head,headband style with gauze to hold it in place.And if that wasn’t enough,because she is picking at the gauze,the DR.(who was wonderful really)gets a ‘hat’ which is this mesh like thing that goes over her whole head.:( …..this is looking far worse than it is?….

Anyway,long long stressful time to say the least.

I chatted with my Mom a couple of times and my producer friend who is producing my record,and got a bit of feedback from them,and told them what was going on,but,ya know how hard these things are to do without a partner..? VERY.So difficult it is to not have that best friend to lean on in times like this.And my latest love has let me down recently,so,his friendship is not very accessible.

I end my evening,by deciding after seeing that Audrey is in good spirits and feeling fine,that i will indeed go the the Rufus Wainwright show that i bought tix for a month ago.

Feeling slightly guilty when i arrive home,or just sad for her lil ear,Rufus was very good,he was outstanding actually,and i did enjoy myself.He is such a talented piano player,charismatic and all that stuff,if you have yet to listen to him,please do.I can relate to some of his journey so it seems.

Well….goodnight for now.

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

this journey.

 

Woah…..sometimes, some weeks feel like such a blurr…and then i have an afternoon nap,and wake up,and everything has settled again.

It,is at times very challenging to find a balance.this is true.

I am very pleased with how things are coming together for my new EP,

its an interesting process,and this feels like the most ‘adult’ recording process,that I have ever experienced,i think it is probably a combination,of knowing now what i want,what i like,and don’t like,and alllllll the musicians and artists,that have inspired me.

From most recently to many many moons ago.:) ha.

I cant wait to put it out there~

its current,it is honest.

nite.

 

 

 

Sunday, August 22, 2010

 

Morning…morning…still half asleep here….even tho i woke an hour ago.

Just having my morning coffee……(yaaaaawn).

The latest news…for me?….i’m going to put out another album!! woot woot….yay…

It hasn’t been too long since my last release,spring of 2007,considering i have a 2 year old,

and that I am a single mother~life is full,in more ways than one.

But,yes,My friend Joe Cruz and I are going to produce an EP together,and i’m very excited about where this record will go creatively.I have been writing,and demo-ing for the last few years,so i have an array material to choose from.

I will keep you posted with details.

enjoy the day…

wakey wakey.

 

lazy dayzy summer singn haysie.

 

 

Monday, August 2, 2010

 

ooohh…lala..I find it challenging to work too hard in this summer heat that we are receiving.

Good thing….

i’m not living somewhere Tropical,i think that all i’de want to do is sip on Matchachillo’s…poolside,if this were the case,and i don’t believe that i’de get ANY work done.

Today was wonderful! I sang at The Harmony Arts Festival at Ambleside,did you know that it is the 25th annual event? crazy,huh? Well,it was year 3 for me…i loved it! what made it special,was not only playing to a receptive crowd,but that i had a bunch of friends come out to show their love…and I sold out of cd’s! people STILL buy cd’s…i love this.

I mean i know that i do(buy cd’s)…..usually online….cause if i want something right away,i don’t have the patience to wait to get it,but lots of people buy cd’s still apparently…(bravo)…(hooray).:)

I’m pooped,but it was an awesome day…some good laughs toooo.

The week will be a busy one…in the studio,and rehearsn’ for a couple of shows that i have com’n up….and of course i must find time to go to the pool……summer only comes around once a year here…so…ya hear me right.

nite nite for now.

 

The Rowing club tonight….

 

Tuesday, February 6, 2007

 

What an inspiring evenning…on a night like tonight,i am reminded of why i make music,and sing…why their is a little voice inside me..that wants to speak out…sounds a little funny…spiritual?* perhaps? but….the singers and artists that were performing tonight with me at the vancouver rowing club inspired me so.

 

Tusket,Beverley elliot,joanna chapman-smith,yvonne mcskimming,and mark james fortin were awesome tonight,and i want to than them all…for making and playing music…their was this song that beverly and yvonne wrote and sang tonight,and it was about seeing the world through you’re own memory of innocent,beautiful eyes,and it spoke to me…

 

everybody has a different story,and that’s what makes’ us all unique….it’s how we say it….

good night

xo

 

lookn back “some old blogs’..:)

Truth movement

Sunday, January 21, 2007

Truth movement

ahhhhh……almost time for sleep….yes…cannot wait to drift off to dreamland………..it has been a busy week.

I have had Cory feldmans’ songs running through my head,continuously for just over a week now,learning them,and then rehearsing them,you remember Cory feldman? i was surprised to see that he still has a very strong fan base,i suppose though,aftermaking movies,that had somewhat of a cult following…..like lost boys…..you have true fans for life.

i performed singing background vocals with cory and his band,last night at the plaza club in vancouver,a friend of mine darla,who plays piano with me sometimes,sang with me as well,his band came up from L.A,what a great bunch of guys,we had so much fun….funny guys,and very talented……i’ll post some pictures of us,soon..the show was filmed for an up and coming episode for one of his tv shows,which is a reality,improv,type of a show.

It must be strange to be recognized everwhere you go,i don’t think i’de like it…maybe i should choose another job,behind the scenes,HA,too late,it’s chosen me,i sing,and i love it,when it all comes down to it,and we’re on stage,and i’ve only spent a few days with these musicians,but,it’s gelling,personaly,and musically,which i think,is the way it works anyway,it’s all worth it.

When i toured with Balligomingo,and we played to some great crowds,i mean,1500 people,at “The El ray” in L.A,(forgive my run-on sentences,but if i’m writing in my diary,it ain’t gonna be perfect) the people were there,and lov’n it,but they weren’t as excited to see us,mostly because most of them didn’t know who we were,my point,is that,looking out into the audience and seeing peoples’ faces,light up,and be so enthusiastic,is very refreshing.

What a great week.

and now…..work work and more work once again,,,,i am close to having my ep finished,mid feb is the goal….and i have a few shows coming up as well…

goodnight for now,sweet dreams…….are made of these.

x

HELP THIS ENVIRONMENT !

TUESDAY, JANUARY 9, 2007

What is happening out THERE ?? !

Well,

hello,

and welcome,i am thrilled and feel lucky that

i have such a good friend,that she would give me a website for an early b.day present!

and here we are…..thanx jody quine….

i cannot believe what is going on outside? it is bazarre and frightning,very.

i think that this is certainly an indication,that we need to do our part,as Al Gore is trying to make very clear.

i live in vancouver,B.C,on the pacific northwest coast,and the weather we’re experiencing is ver different form anything we’ve experienced in a very long time,global warming…..when mothere nature,is as powerful as she is,and is speaking out as loudly as she is,we NEED to listen.

please,if you haven’t had a chance to inform yourself,of what Al Gore and others have to say about,what we can do individually to make a difference,take the time to do this.

as for my sing’n,today is a house day,with a little bit of work,btwn,laundry and vacuming,(i’m housesittiing for some friends),

i’ve been working on sorting out some live recording files….i think i’ll put a song that i recorded with my band,live at “the Yale”

on my c.d.

bye for now

x

jen

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