Home again, home again,
jiggity-jig.
"Summer" has come to its
conclusion. The Autumn Equinox
has arrived. And I've returned from the East Coast, and very happy to be home -- but part of me still off
in the ozone in one way or another.
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| Atlantic Ocean, Steel Pier |
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| Linda, Ellen, Jane on the Boardwalk, Atlantic City |
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| Jay & Ellen, Night on the Town |
My high school reunion in Atlantic City was awesome and
energizing! Caring for my brother
Jay not so much. A very difficult and challenging situation, and not
sure if I made the most of my time with him ... self-doubt nipping at my heels.
Came home
to some difficulties with my home, so have had a few days of workmen in and
out.
Looking to
turn the disappointment into the Light ...
Thus I've
been unable to focus on my Music Calendar.
Hope to be back at it next week?
Some very
important Birthdays coming up!
Like Carlos's on Sept. 30 (along with
his Birthday Buddy Connie M.);
special friend Trish on Sept. 29
...
Sorry to miss so many birthday shoutouts while away -- for Jonathan K and Peter R; Cathy M-S, Jonny D,
Margaret M, Jack P, Randy B, Jahci, Marty E, Michael S, Daniel P, Julia S,
Jimmy P, John M, Michael P, Dava, Scott W, Peter V, Joe T …
And coming up on Friday the 26th Rich A, Sat. Valerie K, Sunday Eddie N, Ned P and Sylvia V; Monday for Trish W, Tuesday Carlos, Connie M, and Dennis R, and on Wednesday Elke R and Alicia C! BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS, ALL!
And coming up on Friday the 26th Rich A, Sat. Valerie K, Sunday Eddie N, Ned P and Sylvia V; Monday for Trish W, Tuesday Carlos, Connie M, and Dennis R, and on Wednesday Elke R and Alicia C! BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS, ALL!
Luckily I
sprang back into action the night after I arrived home, and was able to partake
of Pacheco Plaza’s last summer
offering on Friday: the GTS Band, doing
Motown, soul and funk righteously, for a huge crowd in the Plaza. Way to go, Megan, for booking another
successful season!
From there
Carlos & I stopped at Hopmonk
for Wonderbread 5 – they too packed
it in. My jet lag caught up to me and I
could not stay until the end!
Saturday
night still tired, but out to Trek
Winery for the fun Chime Travelers.
Sunday
made it to Unity, but no dancing.
Last night
Hopmonk for Open Mic hosted by Dennis
Haneda, along with Ruthie. Haven’t been in awhile, and it was good to
sample several styles of music in this comfortable and friendly atmosphere. Sure is good to be home!
For now,
all I can list is what springs to mind; perhaps I will get more together by
Saturday, so check back with www.ellenjanesmusic.com
What I know, and where I'll be: the JAMES MOSELEY DANCE BAND is at Hopmonk Novato, this Saturday
night! Be there!! Unfortunately for me
(well, happy to have this spectacular event!), I already have the Marin
Symphony Gala to attend with daughter Laura Mae, something
we've done together for the past 6 years or so. But as soon as I'm able
to leave, by 9:30 or so, I'll show up to BOOGIE OOGIE OOGIE with
James and crew.
On Friday night (tomorrow) there's The
7th Sons at Presidio Yacht Club; as well as Petty
Theft at Sweetwater (may sell out).
Thursday
(tonight) at Presidio YC Maria has a new band Koolwhip (rock,
pop, funk); at Seahorse Donna D'Acuti & Friends; and at Twin
Oaks there's Karaoke with Huey Dawg!
Sunday
there’s the Mill Valley Block Party with Lumanation and Big Bang Beat!
More to come if, when I'm able. If not, back at it next week. Blessings ♫♪♪
