I love to wear catsuits!!! All that can happen!
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
KGB JAM 9/21/09 Review
It was a pleasure to celebrate the Autumn Equinox with all of our talented friends. This "acoustic" gathering somehow turned into a full blown rock show... performed by "Wild Yaks". The first song "Angle Eyes", had the Triangle of power (Mia, Liliana &Johnny D)
holding our hearts in our hands as the neighbors called to ponder what we were doing. I quickly jumped in and gave the boys a drink break, LOL. While we readjusted the sound levels. Zack, Rob, Dan & Martin sat in a semi circle embracing there boyhood forever. It was inspiring to
see how they adapted to the original ACOUSTIC plan. Martin's Drum set was taken away, to my heart ache. As Wild Yaks played "Crazy But Not Afraid" he showed us the spirit of a true drummer, performing his drum solo on the window gates, the wooden table tops, the chairs and his tambourine!!! For ever I will remember you as Animal from the Muppet's.
My heart goes out to you!
Being in such a small space "Wild Yaks" maintained the energy and delivery of
a large venue and brought us in closer to there core spirit.
Robert Bryn - (Bronco) Vocals & Guitar
Zack Davis- Guitar
Dan Scinta- Bass
Martin Cartagena- (Animal) Drums
Aztec Economy "9 Yodels"
Our first time bringing in an improv group... http://newyorkisdead.net/ with performers Michael Mason & Cole Wimpee, they did an original piece written by Casey Wimpee "9 Yodels". The Actors took there places slowly. Through a repetitive organic sound they began to fill the room like a sand storm. I watched a wave of awareness take over the audience. Cole was the earth and Michael was the sky... The struggle of survival, a man's most inner thoughts were felt.
I will be interviewing Casey, Cole & Michael next week, stay tuned.
JohnnyD, Mia & I were very proud to have introduced a new element to the KGB Jam
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Thank you all for coming out last night! We had an amazing evening of unexpected entertainment! For the first time at KGB Jam we had an improve group Aztec Economy followed by the music of Wild Yaks! I will be uploading photos and a small write up on the evenings events later today so stay posted!
LIVE LOVE LAUGH
Sunday, September 20, 2009
Botanical Garden Brooklyn
A lovely sunny Sunday afternoon spent roaming the Botanical gardens of Brooklyn. With family near by we all enjoyed a stroll in the rose garden. LIVE LOVE LAUGH. Thank you Universe for all the blessings of today
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
KGB JAM Sept 14th
The night was filled with excitement. Mia and I invited Tim Garrigan, Electric People, and Niketta Scott. The musicians brought a vibration to KGB that's all ways unexpected and new. We are very excited to hear the new songs off Tim Garrigan self produced album, GRAND STATION CENTRAL. Cd's are available check his myspace.
Electric People surprised us with a full drum kit!!!!!! There debut performance was over the top with songs such as "My Love My Love" and "Bitch on Dope". This Brooklyn based three piece band consists of Adam James (vocals guitar/ organs), Jesse Katz (drums), LD Catastrophe (bass/vocals), these young vibrant musicians turned KGB into a rock venue for 15 min!!! Amazing.
Check out their myspace
New onto the scene Niketta Scott, a diamond in the rough! You will be seeing more of her. After two martinis she was ready. Belting out tunes: "Infatuation" (self written), "Miss Celie's Blues" (from the Color Purple), "Your Sorry" (self written). The crowd responded with such passion for more that we would not let her leave without singing one more song. She sang Fallen (cover)
Thank you all for coming out to support our KGB JAM sessions!!!! This has been an amazing summer of creativity and unity. Our next event will be Monday Sept 21!!! We eager to introduce Aztec Economy and The Wild Yaks!!!!
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Photo: Jesse Untracht-oakner
The heat of the afternoon makes my brain numb. I am waiting for the rain, the rain, the rain... there have been so many questions about the choices I have made in life so many this past month, I found myself becoming self inflictive and down. This is not a way to think, Is it that I am growing up? My mother usually laughs when she says those words while looking at me. I feel PERFECT for myself. I am as childish and as old as possible everyday.
This American Muslim: Buried as a Muslim- Janazah Prayers for Micheal Jackson?
This American Muslim: Buried as a Muslim- Janazah Prayers for Micheal Jackson? Out of all the rumors and gossip about the end of his life, this one intrigues me the most.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
The Slipper Room!!!!!!!!!!! I am proud to say that My dear friend Rudi Macaggi invited La Princesa Mandarina to his weekly show at the Slipper room! Every Wednesday night at 9pm this is an hour and half of brilliant uplifting comedy, acrobatics, dance, and live music. You must see Lea McGowan the Swan, the Doll and the Snake. www.slipperroom.com
The www.michaelalanart.com come one come all these events are always full of surprise appearences, you walk into a surreal world . If you missed my trojan horse, there are images on flicker and through Michael Alan Art. DON"T MISS THE NRXT DRAW-A-THON!!!!!!!!!OK everyone this past week has been full of inspiration and talent!!!! NYC is amazing lets start backwards... Last night in Williamsburg I attended the last performance of Turkey (a dramatization) conceived by Abby Bender. I applaud you Abby! The work was full of subtle emotions, we feel this and you were able to bring it to the audience without words, The script was brilliant and the dance and movement transformed the space and the energy in the room many times. I arrived just before the show began to watch my friend Sarah Edwards my fellow draw-a-thon partner. If anyone has every tried to quit smoking you will appreciate this so much. Hopefully there will be another run soon!
www.triskelionarts.org for more information on events
Friday night Julia, Jessica and I went to watch our Friend Dana perform in a play: The Go Go Killers, if you love 60 movies about women being tuff and dancing in go go boots this will feel like a time machine. Dana was the leader of the pack! After the show I went off to TANGO as you may know this is one of my favorite events You can always find me caring a pair of dance shoes in my bag, waiting for a tango to begin. More events to come with Tango I will be throwing a few parties this summer that can't be missed. The first of which is a tango for music lovers at KGB bar on June8th @ 8pm www.kgbbar.com live music.
This past week was the graduation ceremony for all the NYAA class my congrats to you!!!! www.nyaa.edu please come by and view the art show it will be up for one week.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Trojen Horse
The gift A dark Horse wrapped in a red ribbon. The reality a Great Warrior wrapped in a horse.
Endurance
Perseverance
Having silent, stoic, & sexual power.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
A rainy day
photo by Christoph Wilhem
Getting into this, Remember to practice practice practice. Vision, The water makes me smell the city as if it was new. Fresh Open to possibilities. Key Word for tonight: June 26.How many of you like walking in the rain? Why do people complain so much about mild rain, I find myself lost walking when it rains, feeling the drops fall over me, the cooling of the air. I love the days like this, No Umbrellas for me.
Saturday, May 2, 2009
Last night running around in Bk, a night full of rain drizzle. You can feel the energy of Spring time, the excitement the desire to run around barefoot and carefree, but it's still too early for that. Dancing the night away at the Charleston, with Richard and his Cane. This man reminds me that life is a bout positive outlook, and a little perversion. He was in town to see his son's band Baby Brother (I will keep you updated on Baby Brother events - they are a force!) . I met him late in the evening as they walked into the Charleston, two generations of Men Richard, Vincent, and Brian. The joy he felt watching and enjoying there company.
"Go out and have sons" He said to the men in our group.
Pictures too come soon....
Thursday, April 30, 2009
http://www.michaelalanart.com/
Another amazing event not to be missed. Always unexpected, Micheal Alan sets a surreal dream in motion, the power of the unexpected The Art, The Music, The Costumes The Sculpture the PAPARATZZIPAINTERS. The entrance of Lady Vivian. I remember this night well! There was a toy tricycle in front of the fire place, I needed to go. I straddled my long legs over the tiny tricycle, I could feel the wind blowing in my hair, The sunset in the distance with my bride holding on tight. The sunset the color of Jacob's locks. "My Vife do you remember our valk the heart racing I am black and vonce again you vill be vhite."
I
Thank you! Draw-a-thon
It's the last day of the month and I feel that time is moving quicker than ever. Does one catch up or just keep moving?
I have begun the Goddess Project a series of Live performances throughout the city of NY. The First Goddess: THE GODDESS OF TRANSFORMATION Born in 2009 after many influences changed my perception of my personal Art work. In the past few years I have Changed to survive, changed to learn, changed to find myself and then I change again. I am still Liliana Velásquez, the little girl that called herself La Princesa Mandarina she is my core being. But the 30 year old woman changes grows and TRANSFORMS. This year after joining my good friend and mentor in Bali, Aole T. Miller something shifted. I met up with Aole and Per Brahe in BALI, for The Antonin Artaud Theater Festival at Bali Purnati Art Center . This was one of the most special trips I have taken to date. The troupe of artist, actors, dancers, and all over creative beings totaled 27. We stayed in a wooden palace I remember waking up under the white fly net and feeling that all is possible. LIVE LOVE LAUGH.
www.Eastern-District.com asked me to participate in his project and I immediately said yes. This is where the Goddess of Transformation 1st showed her face. Follow the link below to see the NBC blog about his project and more.
http://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Artists-Reclaim- the-Citys-Illegal-Billboards. html
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
