Lyrics from the heart

WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT IT
YOU DON'T HAVE TO TRY SO HARD
IF YOU STOP TO DOUBT IT
YOU'LL NEVER GET TOO FAR
I KNOW IT SEEMS YOU'RE CHASING ALL YOUR DREAMS
IN THE END YOU'RE GOING TO FIND YOUR WAY

Meditation Guide

There are a lot of "shoulds" and how to videos but I think you find a way that works for you individually.  I prefer to lay down but then again, I still haven't mastered this on my own.  Hence the reason I do a lot of group and guided meditation.  The goal is to quiet your thoughts and turn inwards but I can't seem to just shut my mind up!  I talk to myself WAY too much lol.  But after a good 15-20 minutes, I give in and relax and feel so much better and lighter.  Give it a try and you'll get addicted too...

NetteRadio 2nd Fridays "Affect the Effect"

Friday July 8, 2011 at The Talking Stick

NetteRadio 2nd Fridays - 411GINA.ORG for the MISSING

 

The Talking Stick

1411-C Lincoln (@ California)

Venice, CA 90291

(310)450-6052

7-10:00PM

$5.00 Donation Cover / ALL AGES

Live Music, Auction, Opportunity Drawing, great food and beverages, fun, and more!

with: Astrid Chevalier, The Conlons, Aubrey Bouskill, Jannel Rap, and Jessica Felman.

Feel free to bring a bottle of wine ($8 cork fee payable to The Talking Stick) to enjoy while you dine on light fare or enjoy coffee/tea lattes, smoothies, juices, and other tasty snacks!

The event will also be streamed over Ustream.tv at:

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/netteradio

100% of all proceeds from this event will go to fund 411GINA.ORG

Father's Day and Soccer

What a better way to celebrate Father's Day than by watching the Concacaf Gold Cup.  Two awesome games back to back and the US advances to semi-finals!  Not to mention that the Finals will be played right here in Pasadena at the Rose Bowl.  Same place my dad took me to quarter finals of the 1994 World Cup.  When I used to play AYSO growing up, he would voluntarily referee games.  I'm so fortunate that my Dad and I can share a passion for soccer together.  So much so that I got us Galaxy tickets as a gift.   My poor Dad had to live in a household with four women so I respect him immensely.  And I know he appreciates my passion for competitive sports. So, here's to looking forward to more live soccer with my dad

I hope everyone enjoyed their Father's Day as much as I did.  Cheers to all the Dads!

CONTEST WINNERS!!

Thank you to all who participated.  The winners are as follows:

1st Prize (iPod Touch and signed EP): idahomom7
2nd Prize ($50 iTunes Card): susan1215
3rd Prize ($25 iTunes Card): MMSanford13

Please contact me at jessicafelman@gmail.com to retrieve your prize. Congratulations!

STARTING OVER CONTEST

"Starting Over" YouTube link

Sevada and Juvenal

SEVADA DJAVADGHAZARYANS (on drums): I met Sevada a few months ago when we started rehearsing together.  He had recently moved from Germany where he spent years on the road as a professional drummer.  His basement studio where we spent many rehearsals in is amazing.  Here he plays instruments of all kinds, writes, records and even sings.  A jack of all trades.  I'm looking forward to rocking out with him on Wednesday!!

JUVENAL JUAREZ (on bass): Not only is Juve the producer of my EP, "Starting Over," he has also stepped in to play bass for the Cat Club show.  As in his nature, Juve wears many hats: musician, producer, website designer, father, husband and many others. We both used to work at Univision.  He left his job and I took it.  Years later, I heard from a colleague that he was producing and that he might be a good fit for me.  Boy were they right!  Not only will Juve be playing bass on Wednesday, but he will also be featured on vocals in the song "Bend".

Meet the Band: Tom Knowlton

Tom Knowlton and I met a few years back when I was working at Warner Music Group.  Shortly before I left, he started working there.  Tom had recently moved from Philadelphia and was playing in various punk bands, teaching guitar and bass lessons, and touring.

A few years after, I decided to leave my previous band and go acoustic for a while.  This is where I ran into Tom again.  He had decided at that time to take a break from the punk scene and the Warped Tours. I was asking around for guitarist that may be interested in playing acoustic, no hassle shows.  Acoustic is great because you can essentially practice anywhere and play anywhere with a PA.  The equipment is light and so is the commitment.  Plus, it's easier to get 2 people together at one time instead or 4 or 5.

Tom and I did various shows together such as House of Blues and the Libertine.  We arranged songs together, wrote together and even recorded together.  We reached a point where we missed the feel and sound of a band.  It was time for us to take our musical project to the next level.

And here we are today with a newly formed band, playing our first full band show together at The Cat Club on March 30, 2011.  Not only is Tom an amazing musician and one of the few left-handed guitarists I know, but he is also great friend.  He makes me laugh and takes away the stress of the everyday.  I'm looking forward to playing with him on stage next week with his electric guitar this time.

March: Starting Over

This month has really taken a new meaning to my song, "Starting Over".  I realize more now than ever how this song can be related to in many ways.  I have constantly found myself Starting Over.

Originally this song came from a break-up which is of course a new beginning and any loss in your life leads to an open door of change. My change this month, while leaving the old behind, has brought about a new apartment, new roommate, new friends, new band members, and my new EP releasing soon.  While it's hard to let go of the past, I find excitement in the new and unknown that lies ahead.  I hope everyone can find solace in "Starting Over" just as I have.