Hello Music Family!! It has been a while since my last blog entry, but I’m still alive. :)  I’ve just been busy living life. However, posting more frequently is definitely one of my goals in 2016 so wish me luck!

This particular entry is a result of my recently coming across an article entitled “5 Ways to Keep Musicians Coming Back (& your seats full!)”that truly spoke to me.  The process of booking gigs remains a frustrating and befuddling one.  I would like to say I “get it” and am a pro at securing…

Over two weeks ago I celebrated a major milestone in my music career….the one year anniversary of the release of my sophomore album “Colors of Life” on June 24, 2015.   Anyone who has followed my music journey the last few years is well aware of the long process to bring “Colors of Life” from concept to reality.  I still reflect on various steps in the process including my unsuccessful Kickstarter campaign. LOL  It’s important for me to remember everything, positive and negative, because I’m reminded to…

I’ve been on a hiatus from “The Sun Chronicles”, but I’m back! The last few months have treated me well and I’ve enjoyed the opportunities to share my gift of song in locations ranging from Berkeley, CA to Durham, NC.  During my down time recently I reflected on warm memories from these experiences that centered on the breadth of amazing people I met along the way.

I still see the faces of the family who attended my concert at the California Jazz Conservatory and graciously introduced themselves to me…

“Singers- nothing sounds like you.  For better or worse-there is only 1 of you.  Don’t homogenize your sound by making it just like the next.” – Lalah Hathaway

This quote on Twitter by one of my all-time favorite artists, Lalah Hathaway, was shared with me by my manager a couple of days ago.  It instantly struck “home” for me.  The fact that it was offered by Lalah who arguably possesses one of the most distinctive voices in the music industry carried much weight; but more importantly, this quote…

This week marks a very important anniversary in my life as a music artist.  A year ago I recorded my sophomore album “Colors of Life” at Tedesco Studios in NJ during a three-day recording stint from 11/11 – 11/13/13.  I still cannot believe it has been a full year since I stepped foot in the studio to tackle this benchmark point in my life.  So much has transpired in this past year that it doesn’t seem real that 12 months have literally passed since the recording session. 

I still remember when I first…

A recent article was sent to me by a couple of people entitled “It’s Finally Time to Stop Caring About Lauryn Hill.”  (https://medium.com/cuepoint/its-finally-time-to-stop-caring-about-lauryn-hill-e822d4dc22db)  I found it quite ironic when the article was sent to me because the day before I held a conversation about Lauryn Hill with my loctician and her performance in Raleigh, NC.  My first response after reading this article was “Amen!” It “hit home” for me not only as an artist, but as a devout…

This month’s blog entry is a result of a couple of experiences that made substantial impressions on me recently. The first is a book by Brene Brown entitled “The Gifts of Imperfection” that I read and discussed as part of a book club I participate in with friends.  One of the major topics covered in the book is gratitude and the importance of exercising it to achieve a wholehearted life. I took what I read to heart and started being more purposeful in expressing my gratitude.  The second point of…

The topic of this blog entry popped in my mind a few days ago after watching one of my favorite reality shows. YES…..I do watch some reality shows. What can I say? Anyway….this particular show follows the lives of a few R&B artists as they work together and take steps to revitalize/grow their respective careers.  I started watching the show because it features artists whose careers I’ve supported over the years. I hoped for no drama, some great singing and a little inspiration; but unfortunately that…

It has been almost a week since the release of my sophomore album “Colors of Life” and I had to take a moment to reflect. The fact that it has been released is still somewhat surreal to me. I find myself sporadically picking up a copy of the album and reviewing it as if to remind myself that it is not a figment of my imagination! Then as I peruse it I feel a smile form on my face every time because all the dots start to connect and I am reminded that this is MY new baby.

I feel as if I spent half of my…

Last weekend proved to be a memorable one for me.  I performed for the first time at a venue in Raleigh.  It’s a wonderful café with a welcoming staff and some of the most delicious, fresh food that will make you hurt someone.  I honestly had some trepidation about doing the gig because it had been a while since I last performed and the gig was scheduled to last 5 ½ hours! Yes….I said 5 ½ hours! LOL That fact alone had me shaking my head a little beforehand, but I’m always up for a good challenge IF it…