January 31st, 2010
Realizing that I forgot to fulfill my daily ritual of reading my Chinese fortune stick yesterday, this morning I marched straight into the kitchen and fished out my destiny. It read:
You work is best done alone not in a group
That may be true in the case of song writing but it is definitely not the case when it comes to playing with my band. And besides, how all-knowing is a fortune when it’s got a typo, right?
So, it’s official. We’ve added one more new band member to the mix and it’s sounding awesome. I’ve played with Andy a few times before and he has come up with some really great rifts on lead guitar. Yesterday was his first practice with the whole band and it seems like the missing piece has been filled.
Is it always this easy? Even since the beginning, this band has come together so naturally and with minimal effort on my end. God knows that I spent countless days in my younger years desperately trying to find myself a match – whether it was by assuming the position of a chameleon in someone else’s band or trying to twist musicians into being something they were not for my projects.
Good things come to those who wait.
Maybe that should have been on my fortune stick!
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January 12th, 2010
Sometimes we set out to do things with a plan in mind but as we all know life doesn’t always cooperate.
For instance, this holiday I spent close to two weeks at the family cottage expecting to be practicing and getting ready for our upcoming show. But then what happens? I end up catching a sinus cold! There goes singing. Fortunately though, the Food Network wasn’t out with a cold so it was able to keep me somewhat distracted from the work that I wanted so desperately to do. Sure, pass the chicken soup please!
Good news is that I didn’t waste away my entire vacation being sick. Bright eyed and bushy tailed, I was all set to get cracking on the music with three days left to my holiday.
Well, aside from a couple of bumps in the road I think that this year will prove to be a rewarding one. I’m looking forward to our next show which is coming up on Friday, Jan. 22nd at good ol’ Shaika Cafe. We’re starting to be regulars at this joint!
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December 18th, 2009
Hi guys,
I know you all must be just about ready to blow a fuse with the holiday chaos in full swing and I was thinking what better way to unwind than at a free show, sipping some hot chocolate and listening to something other than elevator Christmas tunes, you know what I’m saying?
So, write this down – Saturday, Dec 19th at Shaika Cafe (5526 Sherbrooke O, corner Old Orchard). For those riding the BMW: Vendome metro, 105 bus (which will let you off right in front of the place so you don’t have to freeze your tush ;)
p.s. In the spirit of giving, I give you this concert for FREE!
Vidya
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December 6th, 2009
The band and I have been busy working on our new set for our upcoming show Sat, Dec 19th at Shaika. I’m very pleased to report that the songs are shaping up quite nicely. It definitely helps to be part of team of musicians who share a similar passion for the music while at the same time maintaining a professional work ethic. Christina, Steven and Kam – you’re awesome! Thanks to you I can make the music that I love.
Many of you who were at our first show at Shaika requested that we play more songs and as I aim to please you will be happy to know that this time around we will be performing 13 songs – making that close to double the set length we had for our first show.
Looking forward to seeing you all Sat, Dec 19th at Shaika. And remember we are a band that listens to our fans!
;)
Vidya
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November 30th, 2009
First post, first show, first interview, can’t complain.
I played my debut show with my new band (have I mentioned yet how amazing they are?!) at Shaika on Fri, Nov. 20th. We played to a packed house and were greeted with tons of supportive listeners – I can’t think of a better way to kick things off!
After the show a new fan pulled us aside for an interview. You can check it out here bit.ly/5NjCqJ
So big thanks to each and everyone of you who came out to the show. Hope to see you again soon!
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November 30th, 2009
Hey guys, so I’ve finally broken out into the world of web 2.0 – yeah I just learned that term on CBC radio the other day! I’m a bit of a Luditte. This log is here for you, all the supportive music appreciators of the world. You can follow me on facebook, twitter, myspace and linkedin. So please stay in touch!
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