A Night Out With The Girls (and my daughter's Morah!)

I sang last night for the post-sem girls out on Shlichus all over the world. The energy was fantastic, the mood was fun,fun, fun and the noise level was staggering. But we sang, and laughed and just breezed through songs one after the other, everyone singing full chorus. Thank you for a great night out that didn't include a flight or long car drive. My favorite shows are the ones right next door. Crown Heights in the HOUSE!

Cuz some feedback is better than others...

" I just wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed your performance on Wednesday (The Continental - in Williamsburg). I'd never heard you sing before, but after that performance I bought one of your albums and I hadn't stopped listening to it since (except of course when my kids want to hear their childrens' tapes - you know how you said that kids tend to "take over" every part of one's life... lol). I already learned the words to "My Business" by heart and the more I sing it, the more I believe it.

Well anyway, I just wanted to say Thank you for a very inspirational experience."

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!!

A Little Warmth in the Storm....

"ok, LOVED your repore with the audience,, everyone got so into it from the teens to the Rebbetzins and you really have a great repetoire of songs from the Neshama. I was crying as you sang the hidden part of me, I guess I am still a real emotionalist, again it was lovely to share the show with you and hope maybe we will have other opportunities in the future...all the best with the new album looking forward ,, and best to you and your lovely little girls.."

Just (barely) got back from Cleveland thanks to the Mesiras Nefesh of a very capable driver who literally put his life on the line to get me to the airport. GOD BLESS YOU. For this trip I got me a new carry-on, remembered to take cds to sell and had my backup ipods all charged. I did however forget my CAMERA, and will be relying on the kindness of strangers AKA my new Cleveland friends to put together this post. So far this is all I got, thanks to Malka and Lory....I'll post more about it later in the day;it's almost seven and I gotta put up some oatmeal for the kiddies. Very normal life going on here,,,

In other news, the new album is in full swing. Here's Schneur banging out some guitar tracks. He's amazing and a breeze to work with.

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

B'nos Mitzvos

With the new year around the corner and a couple of Bas Mitzvah party bookings, I thought I'd post a couple snapshots of Bas Mitzvah girls I sang for over the years. I'm going through the archives so more to come. P.S. If you have a picture of us together , please email it to me so I can post it.