I'm finally back home after crisscrossing the country for work and fun. After a two day show in the Pacific Palisades, I took a quick plane ride to New York. . .
(the view from the Super 8--which actually was super)
. . . followed by a cab ride to Brooklyn. Dave Sanford had lined up a gig for The Pittsburgh Collective, and I just couldn't miss it. The last time I got to play with this amazing big band was in Denver a year and a half ago. Did I mention I played the saxophone in my former life?
We rehearsed most of the day on Tuesday, and played the concert Wednesday night.
The concert venue was a tiny artists space on a very quiet street.
It actually had great acoustics and it was standing room only, with the most receptive crowd I've ever played for. There are a couple of videos on YouTube of past performances, including this one, if you're interested. Not the best visual quality (I'm the blonde in the front row), but the sound isn't bad.
I wasn't the best photo journalist while I was away. Besides needing a really good music fix, I needed rest. Since it was raining during most of my visit, I hid out in my hotel room and slept, when I had free time. It was good to have a king size bed to myself, sans Weimaraner.
A few of us did get to go out after the concert. The only place open was the Ocean View Diner. I thought the name was a little odd, until I noticed the name of the street. It was awesome hanging out with such great musicians once again. Wish we could do it more often.
Another quick ride cross country on Thursday, hugs and kisses to the family, load of laundry, short night's sleep (with Weimaraner), then it was back to business. My friend Elizabeth and I were off to Ojai on Friday morning for the Holiday Home Look In Marketplace. This was my 3rd year, and I sadly took no pictures. I did document my first trip here. Unfortunately, it poured rain during most of the sale, but fortunately, it stopped in time to load up the van and drive back to L.A.
So glad to be home. This week I'll be updating my web store with holiday cookies and new clothing designs. I'll keep you posted. And of course we will be feasting on Thanksgiving. All is well.
