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Happy Hour

Is it just me or did happy hour die? Maybe I'm not off work early enough or restaurant have stopped having happy hour. I think I have a new project on my hands.

Stay tuned I'm currently researching "best" happy hour in Long Beach and will post a list of places, menu's and drinks next week.

Brett Dennen

I was walking by my favorite indie store the other day and to my surprise they had a lunch "instore" with Brett Dennen. Noon time, music, and lunch it can't get better than that.

I've heard his name before but must admit never really took the time to seek out his music. He's a bit quirky but non the less talented. He's on tour at the moment so if you have a chance check him out. I'm really upset about not making the Lyons Folk festival. That'll be on a my next blog.... so many talented artist will be there along with Brett.

http://www.myspace.com/brettdennen

Jul 22 2007 8:00P	Borgata Event Center WITH JOHN MAYER	Atlantic City, New Jersey
Jul 25 2007 7:00P	The Box NYC	New York, New York
Jul 27 2007 9:30P	Velvet Underground at the Starlite Room	Edmonton, Alberta
Jul 28 2007 12:00P	Calgary Folk Festival	Calgary, Alberta
Jul 29 2007 12:00P	Calgary Folk Festival	Calgary, Alberta
Jul 31 2007 9:30P	The Media Club	Vancouver, British Columbia
Aug 2 2007 9:00A	Pioneer Square - KINK fm102	Portland, Oregon
Aug 3 2007 9:00P	Crystal Ballroom	Portland, Oregon
Aug 4 2007 9:00P	The Showbox	Seattle, Washington
Aug 18 2007 5:00P	Lyons Folk Festival	Lyons, Colorado
Aug 25 2007 7:00P	Libbey Bowl -- Food For Thought Benefit	Ojai, California
Sep 2 2007 8:00P	Star 98.7 Summer Strummer Fest - Bergamot Station	Santa Monica, California
Sep 6 2007 8:00P	Hamilton College - Fillius Events Barn	Clinton, New York
Sep 7 2007 6:00P	Albright Knox Art Museum	Buffalo, New York
Sep 8 2007 6:00P	Diesel	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Sep 10 2007 7:00P	Crocodile Rock Cafe	Allentown, Pennsylvania
Sep 11 2007 8:00P	Satellite Ballroom	Charlottesville, Virginia
Sep 12 2007 9:00P	Cat's Cradle	Carrboro, North Carolina
Sep 14 2007 8:00P	Exit/In	Nashville, Tennessee
Sep 16 2007 9:00P	House of Blues Cleveland	Cleveland, Ohio
Sep 18 2007 9:00P	Blind Pig	Ann Arbor, Michigan
Sep 19 2007 7:30P	The Music Mill	Indianapolis, Indiana
Sep 20 2007 7:00P	High Noon Saloon	Madison, Wisconsin
Sep 21 2007 6:00P	Park West	Chicago, Illinois
Jan 19 2008 8:00P	The Rock Boat 2008	Sailing from Miami, Florida

Time flies even when you're not having fun.

It wasn't my intention to stop posting it just sorta happened. I've been busy with the new business venture which I promise to tell you (my one reader) all about soon. In the meantime I'll post a music play list of songs artist I've been listening to lately. Enjoy!

Priscilla Ahn

Priscilla Ahn is a local singer song writer with a beautiful voice. I first encountered her at The Hotel Cafe when Amos Lee brought her on stage to sing a song with him.

Check out this performance at

Amos Lee and Priscilla Ahn

She'll be performing at The Hotel Cafe again on October 2oth. For more information you can click on her myspace profile.

Priscilla Ahn~ MySpace

I'm loving a song she sings called "It's Gonna Be Alright"

You can click this link to listen to a the song

Zaianne Blog

It’s Gonna Be Alright

Just walk away, I don’t wanna be that girl again,
That says “goodbye” to another broken-hearted boyfriend.
But I’ll let this slide, cause you’re different from all of them.

CHORUS
I need to learn when I’ve had enough.
I know it’s hard when the going gets tough but
I don’t want to stop this.
So promise me it’s gonna be alright.

Someday you’ll see what the hell is wrong with me.
Sometimes my mind is floating in another foreign galaxy.
I’ll leave behind all the tarot cards of an old prophecy.

CHORUS

BRIDGE
So feel the waters and tell me what you wanna do to me.
Cause I got a piece of my mind, saying it’s alright.
It’s gonna be alright.

I’m gonna try to stay as sane as I could possibly.
Big girls still cry, so please have patience with me.
You and I were a match made at a birthday party.

Ray LaMontagne @ The Troubadour

Someone posted on a Ray forum that Ray's performance at the Troubadour was dissapointing and he actually left early. What a shame, best show I've seen yet. I think that every concert experience is different from one individual to another and we can’t really base our opinions about a musician on that. I’ve seen Ray several times and have even flown to Ireland to see him and I can tell you that several things about last night made it one of the best concerts I’ve seen.

First off I got to meet both Isaac and Dave, two members from the Ray forum board, and that in itself was great. We talk to each other so much on there that it’s nice to meet people face to face. Thank goodness Isaac got there early and saved a space in the front of the line. The whole anticipation waiting in line was great. We talked everything Ray. Like Isaac put it, I think we all should get an honorary PhD in Ray.

We stood right side of the stage facing Ray and were exciting the minute we saw the set list. It was the entire TTSB album. I for one thought that is was great that he did the entire album. So many times I’ve wondered would I enjoy it more live or the recorded version, I must say live was amazing. I can’t believe how people rocked out to Three More Days. I agree with Dave, I felt like the roof was going to come down. People where pumping fist, singing along and genuinely into the moment. It was truly an experience. I cried when he sang ‘Lessons Learned’ it still moves me and hearing it live the effect was just the same if not more.

The set finished and he came out for an encore. Sang some songs off Trouble which on some people sang along and on others his voice alone stood out. He left the stage but we still didn’t have enough. We all started chanting Ray, Ray, Ray, Ray, and out he came again. He said something to the effect of “you know I can’t do this all night” and I replied, “sure just bring out your pillow”. I recorded Please and Burn. I was going to upload to youtube but it was taking ages so I've posted them on the live download section on the forum. YOu can click on the link to the right side of my page to access it. Forgive me but the sound on “Please” in the start is not good I was covering the mic and didn’t notice and the picture is somewhat dark it was dark in there but it’s the best I could do. I think Isaac recorded some more. I really want a copy of “Three More Days” that was so great I can’t even tell you.

So the night ended we all waited around and no Ray. We could see him upstairs but he wasn’t coming down. Finally, I decided to make my way to the security guard. Charm goes a long way, as I made my way up the stairs towards Ray. I walked in this tiny room and Ray was talking to another guy facing the door. He looked up as I was walking towards him and said “I remember you” while pointing at me. I kissed his cheek, hugged him and we chatted for a while. He signed my set list and said come say hello when you come to London. OMG, it was unbelievable. I asked him about the London gig and Union and he said it’ll just be him and a guitar the band is not with him so he’s a bit nervous about it but excited.

I could go on for ever but I’ll stop now. So to end, to each is own, no all experiences are the same. I’d say 17 songs, front row, meeting Isaac and Dave, hugging Ray would make it a pretty fantastic night in my book.

Wolfgang Puck

Celebrity Chef Wolfgang Puck to Host the 24th Annual American Wine & Food Festival this Saturday Night

Wolfgang has been a client of my company for many years and we are proud to be a supporter for Meals on Wheels.

If you're interested in feasting on some of the most spectacular food join us this Saturday, September 16, 2006, as celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck and Barbara Lazaroff bring together the world's most talented chefs, wine and spirit purveyors for a Spectacular Culinary Event.

"A line up of today's most prominent chefs will converge on Los Angeles for the 24th Annual American Food and Wine Festival. A star-studded gathering of over 40 celebrated chefs will come together with more than 70 fine wine and spirit purveyors in honor of the occasion."

The event will be held at the Universal Studios' back lot from 6 to 11 p.m., the 24th Annual Wine & Food Festival is open to the public and will feature live bands, a live and silent auction - including fabulous vacation getaways, great wines and fine dining gift certificates - and, of course, an epicurian feast. The Festival's high-energy lounge will showcase the talents of award-winning Spago Pastry Chef Sherry Yard. An estimated 2,500 guests are expected to attend. Proceeds from the charity event will benefit Los Angeles Meals on Wheels programs.

I know I'm posting this very late but you can still get tickets at the door. Tickets $300 per person at the door, but very limited and will only be sold as space allows. For more information you can visit www.awff.org, or e-mail tickets@wolfgangpuck.com.

A full list of auction listings can be viewed at www.wolfgangpuck.com

Last year the foundation raised $1.1 million a record-breaking success, the Puck-Lazaroff Charitable Foundation, has put together another esteemed line-up of celebrity chefs.

Since its inception in 1982, the Puck-Lazaroff Charitable Foundation has supported the American Wine & Food Festival, raising more than $15 million for Los Angeles Chapters of Meals on Wheels. This is the largest privately-funded organization of its kind in the country, if you are not familiar with Meals on Wheels, they serve thousands of meals each day to Los Angeles' homebound senior citizens, disabled and terminally ill patients. Both Puck and Lazaroff are celebrated for their philanthropic efforts and spirit in supporting Meals on Wheels.

"The Meals On Wheels Association of America (MOWAA) is the oldest and largest organization in the United States representing those who provide meal services to people in need. MOWAA works toward the social, physical, nutritional, and economic betterment of vulnerable Americans. The St. Vincent Meals on Wheels in Los Angeles is the largest privately-funded meals program in the country. Every day, they prepare and deliver nutritious meals for seniors and the frail homebound across Los Angeles who cannot shop or cook for themselves, many of which have specific medical dietary needs. There are 90 meal programs in the greater Los Angeles area. The St. Vincent program is the largest of them and also supports some of the other programs by preparing meals for them. The St. Vincent program itself prepares an average of over 2,600 meals per day and has a delivery are of 46 square miles. If a person in need lives outside of this area, and there is no local meal program for them, St. Vincent will still deliver to them. The Meals On Wheels Association of America provides the tools and information its programs need to make a difference in the lives of others. It also gives cash grants to local senior meal programs throughout the country to assist in providing meals and other nutrition services. " -Meals On Wheels

Mission Statement: "The mission of Meals On Wheels Association of America is to provide visionary leadership and professional training and to develop partnerships that will ensure the provision of quality nutrition services."