Summertime…and the livings easy

Hey there !

I had a fantastic chance to go out and support the Long Beach Summer Music festival at their kick off party yesterday, hosted by Fingerprint owner Rand.  I am not sure what his last name is.  He owns the awesome record store next to where I work.  You should definitely check out their website because they are constantly having free shows, just last week Everest played…

www.fingerprintsmusic.com

 It was all very spontaneous and amazing.  We were sitting on the waterfront enjoying sushi and stellar coconut shrimp.  More than anything it was just amazing to see all the talent that is so palpable in Long Beach, musicians, poets, actors, non profit organizations, art, life!  I was thrilled to just sit back and chill, looking forward to the summer that lies ahead.  If you aren’t feeling it, come out to Long Beach and check out what they are up to, there’s plenty of love to go around.

Back in the Swing

I haven’t been booking any shows recently because we have been busy with the record, but I am happy to announce we are starting to do just that.  I got an email from a very cool chick at very cool venue, Viento Y Agua.  ( I don’t know what it means either.. something about water??) They want us to come out and do a show.  I am stoked because I really dig it there. They have tons of cool art, it’s in a hip little spot in Long Beach and I personally think it’s one of the best coffeeshop venues around.  It has a nice stage, cool ambiance and hipsters hanging out doing what ever it is that hipsters do.  If you find out let me know.

I am also happy to be playing at an art opening at the end of the month.  My friend is a stellar artist and a few of her fellow artisans are converting a photography studio into a space where they can show their work.  She asked me to come up a sing a few tunes, which I would be totally down to do.  There will be a few other acts on board. It sounds mellow and fun.  I’m gonna fly solo on that one, which is cool because then I can play what I feel like.  I’m still getting use to the idea of doing a set list with a band.  I usually just go up there and sing what I feel like at the moment, as oppose to have it typed up on a sheet on paper that is laying at my feet.

Lastly, I can’t wait for the benefit!  ROCK FOR LIVESTOCK !!! It will be here before you know it.   So far though I have three confirmed acts to play at it, and I think we might be able to convince a few “special guests” to play as well.  I guess we will see how it goes.  Mostly , I am just pleased to tell people about the work that Heiffer does and hopfully raise some money to help a great cause.  Plus, we might have a Bar B Que!