Keeping up the energy in the studio May 12, 2012
Posted by Steve » add a commentThere are many stories of the antics of musicians in the studio. When you spend time in one, you start to get the idea why;
no windows, no concept of time, laborious details, it’s enough to drive anyone crazy let alone those of the creative sort. Recently, we’ve been in the studio working on ‘Where The Journey Begins’. We’ve been working with Dan Middleton at Digitracks.
So what of our antics? Expecting some kind of reference to illegal substances? Nope. Cookie Cottage. Bryan determined, in the middle of the session that he absolutely needed cookies from Cookie Cottage. Rapidly, money was gathered. Sondra, from Digitracks rushes out to hunt down said cookies. Unfortunately Cookie Cottage was CLOSED! Chocolate Eclairs were had instead, all was well for the rest of the session.
I’m excited about where these tracks are heading. I think it’s the best material the band has recorded and I’m very much looking forward to sharing it with you all.
Almost there!!!!! May 12, 2012
Posted by Mimi » add a commentHello Lovelies!!!!
Our music is being featured in ‘The Women Of Lockerbie’ stage production (All For One Productions). The inspiring story and score brought a hopeful ray of new light to the energies pouring off the stage.
Truly fantastic to witness the captivating actors and know what a great gift this creative process can be for people.
We are nearing the end of the recording process for our upcoming album, ‘Where the Journey Begins.’
Bagpipes, backing vocals and a flute are the final few items on the list then the mixing begins!!!!! WOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
One artist we’ve recently brought onboard is Gonzalo Carrera who recorded his keys parts from England. There was a lot of chatter from the ladies who saw his photo regarding YET ANOTHER smoking hot man on stage!
Seriously, it’s a rough life to be surrounded by such beauty and epic talent. I am grateful to be working with all of these high caliber musicians.
Today we are going over photos for the cd inlay cards.
What a great gift this life is. Blessings upon each and everyone of you~ shine well and bright!
3 Fantastic News Headlines!!!!! April 20, 2012
Posted by Mimi » add a commentSensational news! Our fiddler Derek Reeves will be playing with the orchestra in the epic rock show, Trans-Siberian
Orchestra next Wednesday at the Coliseum. When I asked him if he was ready for the show, his reply ‘I was BORN ready.’
More great news, our former band whom we used to tour with, will be on the main stage for Earth Day in Washington D.C. in front of the monument. The always charming and talented Matt Bogoshian now fronts the band who are opening for Cheap Trick and Macy Gray!!!! This Sunday!!!!!!
FINALLY!!!!!!!! We record the last of the album this WEEKEND!!!!! A few pipes and such yet to add, but we are nearly ready to begin mixing!!!! Blessings upon each of you in the journey. Shine well and bright!
Benefit raised our goal for Henryville March 16, 2012
Posted by Mimi » add a commentThe benefit concert from the Embassadors of Willowbrook School with the help of Doc West, Fatima Washington, Juke Joint Jive, Tommy Castro Band, Sunny Taylor Berry, Chilly Addams, Augustus Berry, Afro Disiacs, Reckon, Eric Lanning, Joel Wayman, Mimi Burns Band, the staff, volunteers, RAM productions, RoseMarie Watkins, Douglas Watkins, Rider Productions, A-Party-Apart and Jack on the spot trucking who will be delivering the materials as we have raised nearly $17,000 in donations, (which continue to POUR IN), along with being mentioned on a website recognized around the world from the movie Pay It Forward http://www.pifexperience.org/
If you would still like to donate, please go to this site for your generous contribution!
http://willowbrookdayschool.org/content.php?cat=11&name=Henryville%20Relief
Benefit Concert for Henryville, IN March 9, 2012
Posted by Steve » add a commentWillowbrook School on Dupont Road plans and hosts Benefit Concert for Henryville Disaster Victims on March 15th from 6:00-8:30 PM.
We have a semi-truck to fill and need the Fort Wayne community to help us do it. Concert admission is free to everyone in the community. The students are hopeful to raise money during the concert to purchase pallets of food and building supplies to fill the Semi-Truck. The concert will be held outside on the lawn.
Fort Wayne, IN March 8, 2012: The students of Willowbrook School in Fort Wayne, a small private elementary and middle school on Dupont Road, have created a plan to aid in the relief efforts from the devastating tornados in Henryville, IN. They have partnered with the Henryville Community Church to bring a semi-truck to them filled with the supplies they need. Henryville Community Church is currently feeding 1500 residents of Henryville daily and has pledged to continue to do so as long as needed. Henryville Community Church is also leading the rebuilding efforts of Henryville. The students of Willowbrook want to fill the semi-truck with pallets of bulk foods and building materials by 3/19/12. This idea started during a social studies lesson on rebuilding communities.The students at Willowbrook called a school meeting with all of the parents today and spoke directly to the parents with a speech they prepared. (Link to the speech: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOi7acD9ol8&feature=email) This all started with a group of 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th graders with a passion in their hearts and a desire to help people in need. When asked why they wanted to help they said, “Because it is the right thing to do and we can make a difference.” Another student pulled a $10 bill out of his pocket and said that he wanted to donate his own money to help. Within 3 minutes 7 other students offered their money and together they raised $400. They thought if they could do this in their classroom what are the possibilities if they went out into our community.
· Thursday, March 15th, 6:00pm-8:30pm· Benefit Concert with Local Bands: Mimi Burns Band, Sunny Taylor, Fatima Washington, Afro D’s, Joel Wayman, Augustus Berry and many, many, more!*Donations can also be made directly on our website on our website at:www.willowbrookdayschool.org (Click on Henryville Relief Link)
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