Williamsburg Knows How to Have A Good Time

Last night I was back in Williamsburg and it wasn't for some Thursday night Cholent (that's my husband anyways)...I sang for a big group of women who participated in the Mitzvah of Hachnasas Kallah and were treated to a fun night out of ice cream, popcorn and a little bit of Chanale. Personally, I was under the weather, congested and weary but every ounce of fatigue disappeared when I stood up and saw the women's gleaming faces. Such an eager, excited crowd, they absolutely wouldn't let me leave until they (barely) had their fill. I left rejuvenated, with a few new friends to boot. Hope to see you girls again soon, Chaya, Toby, Feigy, Tzurty, and all my new gal pals, it was good to see you again! Here are some pics


In other music news, my new album is titled

"Taking Over My Heart"

It's amazing. And it will be EPIC (Thanks Tzurty;-))

Next month I am in Montreal, Brooklyn and Staten Island. I'll post again soon with more pics , details and possibly some new songs!

Over and Out

Shnuki Shapiro

A Monsey Moment

"Thank you for all your help putting together what turned out to be a fantastic concert! The event was a great success...and of course everybody loved Chanale , especially the kids!! "

So Monsey was on my radar last night, as I headed out there for a long overdue concert. Rachel Ravitz http://rachelravitz.com/ and Shoshana Bander 'united in song' with me for a leibidig, full house made up of a combination of yeshivish, chasidish and lubavitch gals of all ages. I had the adorable Udi join me on stage for 'Siste, Sister' and then the entire 5th grade of the Lubavitch Cheder up on the stage for 'Run Run Runaway'. After that we ran through a buncha favorites ending the night with an acoustic "LeShana Haba BiYirushalayim". What a night! I had my new groupies make it after seeing me Wednesday in Williamsburg; they brought the whole clan this time and were so super excited about the show. I love those girls, just so happy and enthusiastic about it all. Thank you Bracha Michaninov for pulling it all together and to Shimona for your MCing. Monsey, it was great to see you, my old and new friends! I should be getting a chock of photos from Bracha so I'll post them all shortly. Here are a few from my camera. P.S. I sang "Taking Over My Heart" a song from the new album due out Purim time and it was love at first note....I hope you're ready.... Shout out to my#1 fan Tzurty and to Estie and Faygie, and Naama and Miriam. It was so nice to see you all!!

Flying high with a little birdie in Cincinnatti

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sh5J0Gz7Ch4

I've been down to Ohio a few times; years ago I sang in Dayton for Fayga's cousin's Bas Mitzvah party, and then there's the annual Friendship Circle Counselor party in Cleveland. But Fayga Mangel's Bas Mitzvah up in Cincinnati was as unique and memorable as she is. Firstly my mother is Fayga so I feel a strong connection to this beautiful name. I totally appreciated the musical bird centerpieces.

Then there was the face that this was an ALL DESERT PARTY. Yup you heard me. Cake all the way, first course, second course and well, for desert. Lastly, was the delivery and content of the Bas Mitzvah speech! Witty, smart and confident, both mom and daughter were as comfortable in front of the mike as I was! We attempted a sit-down concert but ended up dancing non-stop for well over and hour. I took a couple shots from where I was standing to give you all an idea what kinda Simcha was goin' down in Ohio yesterday. Mazal Tov Fayga and thanks a bunch for having me at your party. It was terrific meeting your many adorable friends and cousins!

Here's a shot of Fayga and all her good friends. What a great bunch, Fayga's a lucky girl is so many ways.

"There was a sweet girl who had a Bas Mitzvah..."

Meet Yael.

A smart and beautiful girl part of a triplet. These are her 2 brothers.And this is the lovely party her parents prepared for her special day.

Although I've been to Arizona before this was my first time in Tucson which made this wonderful trip all the more memorable for me. First of all, two words: Awesome Party!!! Fresh Pizza straight from a PIZZA OVEN, cake bar, salad bar, pasta bar(!) unlimited soft drinks and just the sweetest Mom and daughter combo ever.

We really had a great time together, watching a slideshow of Yael's life (so far, poo, poo, poo), performing an original dance number to "The Crown of Creation" and dancing the night away until our shoes were worn thin. Yael, Mazal Tov and thank you for sharing you Simcha with me!

p.s. Thanks for the book, we are obsessed (hence the title of the post.); cayotes, cactus, chiles, who knew?

http://www.amazon.com/There-Was-Coyote-Swallowed-Flea/dp/0873588983/ref=sr_1_1?ie=Ull