Mr. Elephant you make me smile

Courtesy of Discovery News:





This could not have made me happier. I love everything about this and more.
Thats it.
I am moving to Africa.

Brown Shoe

Shot Brown Shoe last night at the Grape Room. It was such a small show but it was definetly nice to have room to breath and not feel the pressure. Anyways, Danielle and I met the guys over some cigs and beers early before the show. They were super awesome, down to earth, and ready to party. Four Brothers, One odd man out, I wanted to know how they don't kill each other on the road.

I feel terrible that I may be to blame for the lead singer, Ryan knocking some dude out outside the bar. Whatever dude deserved it. Long story short, the guy was terrible. He came up outta the blue, started calling us fake, made some ridiculous comment about Ryan's leather jacket, continued on by repeating the N word, yea what the shit, over and over. Which, if you know me, is just not alright. Of course, I had to say something calling him all sorts of racist and trash. He got super mad and started spitting out what he thought was insults, calling me Cleopatra, like dude...Cleopatra is fucking hot. But whatever, Ryan got pissed as shit and basically kicked the guys ass down the street. I'm like not so much into violence these days but Ryan warned the guy like 10 to 20 times before hitting him. So whatever. Mad props to Ryan for sticking up for me, even though I was appreciating the assholes insult.

After that little set back, we were able to spend some time with the guys over whiskey, high lifes, and a whole mess of cigs.

Not to forget...their music sounded real good. Check out MK's review and interview, along with my photos on independentphilly.com (should be posted sometime this week).

Cheers to you, Brown Shoe.

Currently listening to
PAPA-I am the Lion King

Art for the Heart Pt. II -- Paint

Even though this is actually third Art for the Heart get together, it is only my second. I was unfortunately not able to make it to Nathania and Caitlin's. But they deserve credit for their ideas and hosting as well.

Shanna hosted this time, with a plethora of Green Olives goodness. And wine of course. She set us up with a quick little painting tutorial. I have not painted in a long time so it was nice to be refreshed on the basics. Shanna is an amazing artist as well, her apartment is filled with her work, and we all were super impressed by her talent.

I absolutely loved everything about this night. It was perfect in my heart.

Without art, what is life?










~My masterpiece ^^^

Currently listening to:
Birdy--Shelter

Jose Gonzalez - Down the Line

Shoulda listened before. Don't make the same mistake twice.

Grimes/Tonight

Ahhhhhh finally tonight is my first gig shooting Grimes at the First Unitarian Church (for independentphilly.com). I just wanna say I am scared shitless. Not really sure why. Maybe cause there is a possiblity I will blow the whole thing and never photograph again due to embarrassment.

Welp. Heres to hoping that shit doesn't happen.

Silent Signals

Ever since I was like, I dunno? 15 years old, I have looked up to Michael Greto as a musician. I remember listening to the Swoon album my mom brought home from work and being like "Wow, this is awesome, I like know a famous person." Well I really didn't know him at the time, but just cause he was from Ridley and our moms worked together I thought I was entitled to this thought. Well whatever, I'm a cheeseball.

I have recently came to know Michael better through my friendship with Jackie. And I am still fascinated by his talent. After taking some time off from working with a band, doing mostly solo stuff, Michael is back on stage with his band Silent Signals. Last night was his appearance at the World Cafe Live at the Queen in Wilmington. It was amazing. He is amazing.

Here's some video to prove it.



Lucky No. 11

Take notice....(sorry Michael) but he breaks not one but two strings during this song. It takes a real musician to keep cool, fix the situation, all withouth no one even noticing.

Thanks for this experience Michael cause....

“Without music, life would be a mistake.”
~Friedrich Nietzsche

For the record

Just a couple things....

I am a super honest person. I wear my heart on my sleeve. I probably let my emotions get the best of me sometimes but I love who I am and try not to have many regrets.

On that note, I absolutely positively cannot stand people who lie.

If you lie to me be prepared for me to never trust you again, and yes, that's never. No matter how many I'm sorry's, blah blah blah. I will not. Promise.

I just don't get the point of lying. Never have, never will.

So liars....you suck.

Good day now.