Tag Archives: Tori Amos

Happy Birthday, Tori Amos! An Interview with John Phillip Shenale….

As a lot of you know, I am a huge fan of Singer/Pianist/Songwriter, Tori Amos. Today is her 50th birthday & I am so pleased to have below an interview with her string arranger, John Phillip Shenale. They have been … Continue reading

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The LA Times Festival of Books…and New Poem for Poetry Monday!

Its Monday already?! I had a really great weekend….photographing a dress rehearsal, hanging out a bit in Downtown Long Beach for The Toyota Grand Prix, The Bloggy Boot Camp & of course…one of my favorite events in SoCal went down … Continue reading

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Poetry Monday: Loose Thread

I feel I am about to hang my dirty laundry out to dry! But, as promised, I had mentioned I might just share some of my own poetry in honor of National Poetry Month. What I find a little ironic … Continue reading

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Some (current) Favorite Things…

I have been a tired recluse for about a week now. I’ve been enjoying simply doing only what I need to then resort home to take it easy & watch movies or get work done. I often get like this, … Continue reading

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Is my FEAR Greater than my Faith?

  Fear has been haunting me. Not so much the actual act, but simply, the 4 letter word. I have been contemplating if/when I finally get a tattoo, & what I want my very first to be. I know a … Continue reading

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Talking with Musical Extraordinaire, Sarah Slean!

Canaidian pianist/singer/songwriter, Sarah Slean has been on my radar for afew years now since I stumbled upon her acoustic performances of Out in the Park & California under my ‘Recommendations’ on YouTube. I was amazed at how much passion & … Continue reading

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Some Favorite Songs of a Dear Friend….

This has got to be the hardest post I have ever written. A very, very amazing & dear friend to me that I met at one of my Tori Amos concerts, has passed away suddenly & everyone involved & that … Continue reading

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What I learned in 2012….

Although we’re a few days into the new year, I have been reflecting a lot on 2012, & what, if anything, I learned. Despite some of these things make me sad, this is what I do now know: Be true to … Continue reading

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Three Holly,Jolly Years in the Real World!

In December, 2009, I moved down to Los Angeles County. I have officially lived here for 3 years now (woo hoo!) & have been thinking a lot about my first few weeks/month on my own; in my very own, overpriced, … Continue reading

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Carina Round Live in Silverlake!

I first heard of Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist, Carina Round, in Rolling Stone back in 2003 when her debut album was released. I took note of her since they compared her to one of my favorite musicians, PJ Harvey. Fast forward a few years later, … Continue reading

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