Post by debbie on May 15, 2007 22:53:15 GMT
Hooray hooray—the first of May!! - OK OK, so technically I'm a bit late but I've been a bit out-of-pocket as I was prepping for last weeks showcase. However, sincere May-greetings to you all anyway and an official welcome to Spring's warmer weather.
The band and I took to "Stage 3" at a rehearsal space in the Chelsea section of New York City last Thursday and performed for a small selected group of music industry guests. The turn out was solid and we sounded amazing! It truly was a breath of fresh air to get out of our cocoon like phase of rehearsing and metamorphoses into a performing entity that actually plays for live people—even if industry people occasionally tend to be a bit stuffy in those kind of environments. (Gotta keep that game face, you know....) I'll be keeping everyone posted as we move forward on this...
Many people know I'm quite a wine advocate. It's been a passion of mine for about 12 years and I refer to myself as a "continual student of the grape". Going to tastings, visiting wineries/winemakers and seeking out wine bars is one of my favourite pastimes. As a result it has enabled me to meet and/or be introduced to some very special individuals. One of these such individuals is Gary Vaynerchuk. Gary and I met a few years ago and I cant say enough good things about this gent. He is a total class act, he runs one of the coolest wine shops in the States (and on-line at http://www.winelibrary.com), is on the cutting edge of internet marketing as an entrepreneur and as an entertainer in his own right.
On February 21, 2006, Gary launched a video podcast that has completely exploded all over the world. These video-blogs are amazing resources for learning about wine, how to buy wine, what bottles are worth their asking price to what aren't etc. He is so committed to this that he holds on-line tastings nearly every single day from his office in Springfield, NJ. In just over a year (237 episodes later and counting) Gary has indeed helped "change the wine world". His passion and love for wine is only trumped by his love for his family and friends.
Last week on "WLTV", Gary and his team gave his site a complete revamp and featured the song "Anything But Me" as an opener and closer to the show. Drop by and check out this episode #236.
And while you're there subscribe to WLTV and join me and countless others enjoying the daily wine-nuggets of brilliance—and and tell 'em I sent ya. Perhaps I’ll get free shipping for life! (—what do ya say, g!?)
Cheers~
The band and I took to "Stage 3" at a rehearsal space in the Chelsea section of New York City last Thursday and performed for a small selected group of music industry guests. The turn out was solid and we sounded amazing! It truly was a breath of fresh air to get out of our cocoon like phase of rehearsing and metamorphoses into a performing entity that actually plays for live people—even if industry people occasionally tend to be a bit stuffy in those kind of environments. (Gotta keep that game face, you know....) I'll be keeping everyone posted as we move forward on this...
Many people know I'm quite a wine advocate. It's been a passion of mine for about 12 years and I refer to myself as a "continual student of the grape". Going to tastings, visiting wineries/winemakers and seeking out wine bars is one of my favourite pastimes. As a result it has enabled me to meet and/or be introduced to some very special individuals. One of these such individuals is Gary Vaynerchuk. Gary and I met a few years ago and I cant say enough good things about this gent. He is a total class act, he runs one of the coolest wine shops in the States (and on-line at http://www.winelibrary.com), is on the cutting edge of internet marketing as an entrepreneur and as an entertainer in his own right.
On February 21, 2006, Gary launched a video podcast that has completely exploded all over the world. These video-blogs are amazing resources for learning about wine, how to buy wine, what bottles are worth their asking price to what aren't etc. He is so committed to this that he holds on-line tastings nearly every single day from his office in Springfield, NJ. In just over a year (237 episodes later and counting) Gary has indeed helped "change the wine world". His passion and love for wine is only trumped by his love for his family and friends.
Last week on "WLTV", Gary and his team gave his site a complete revamp and featured the song "Anything But Me" as an opener and closer to the show. Drop by and check out this episode #236.
And while you're there subscribe to WLTV and join me and countless others enjoying the daily wine-nuggets of brilliance—and and tell 'em I sent ya. Perhaps I’ll get free shipping for life! (—what do ya say, g!?)
Cheers~
