Saturday, June 26, 2010
Thursday, June 24, 2010
LA LA Land
Typical night in: frozen yogurt, snuggle up on the couch, PJ's, the works. Well, Caroline and Karina are in their PJ's anyway. Oh yeah, hey, it's Lena. You probably noticed but the three of us have re-united. It's been a lovely day already. Let me tell you what happened.
I got the two minute warning text from Caroline, and sure enough, two minutes later I heard 2 car doors slam. I was already prepared for what came next. I was greeted by not 2, but 3: Caroline, Karina, and the video camera. I gave them a brief tour the house, on camera, only to later find out the video was lost. But the important thing is, we are together again.
After running a few errands and driving them around the west side of LA, gridlocks and all, we returned home for some much needed music time. We have added one more original song to our setlist, "Feather'd Friend". I don't think they've learned a song quicker, and it sounds great. We had some home cooked Simon family dinner, a little more rehearsal time, and then came Yogurtland and a nice uppity movie called "The Road".
We have our first kick off mini tour show tomorrow at the Venice High School Learning Garden, one more night in LA and then back off to Santa Barbara for the house party show. Let the traveling begiiiiiiiiin!
I got the two minute warning text from Caroline, and sure enough, two minutes later I heard 2 car doors slam. I was already prepared for what came next. I was greeted by not 2, but 3: Caroline, Karina, and the video camera. I gave them a brief tour the house, on camera, only to later find out the video was lost. But the important thing is, we are together again.
After running a few errands and driving them around the west side of LA, gridlocks and all, we returned home for some much needed music time. We have added one more original song to our setlist, "Feather'd Friend". I don't think they've learned a song quicker, and it sounds great. We had some home cooked Simon family dinner, a little more rehearsal time, and then came Yogurtland and a nice uppity movie called "The Road".
We have our first kick off mini tour show tomorrow at the Venice High School Learning Garden, one more night in LA and then back off to Santa Barbara for the house party show. Let the traveling begiiiiiiiiin!
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Saturday, June 19, 2010
Friday, June 18, 2010
Three days to Paradise
We arrived in sweet Portland Oregon on Wednesday.
Eden greeted us with her new st. Bernard puppy named Shalom. Shalom made our visit extra special.
I didn't think any city could get chiller than Seattle but Oregon is definitely competition now.
One major highlight of our stay was going to a dance class taught by Eden's mother Tracey. Probably the best dance class I have ever experienced. Tracey if you are reading this please come to Cornish to teach, we need you.
After dance class Caroline and I got a little tipsy...yup....Margaritas...........
Yes, on an empty stomach one sip of tequila transports us to a warm land of tipsyness. Cheap dates I know. The food was amazing and we got to catch up/crack up with Eden.
Then back to Eden's magical house where we ate warm cookies by the fire and played a few songs for the fam. All and all a lovely stay in Portland.
Thursday we arose early for our ten hour drive to San Fran.
Not too much to report on the driving...a lot of road and a lot of sky.
PS. I was pmsing almost the whole trip. Caroline you are a brave woman.
So we got a little/a lot frustrated with our GPS system, it really screwed us over but we arrived at Rachel's house safely in the later evening. Rachel is a good friend of my sisters. She has two roommates, Alyssa and Monique. Thank god for Alyssa, she made us laugh real hard.
They requested we give them a little show before bed.
We were called "magical." This is a good sign. I like magic.
Hopefully we'll be stopping back at their place on our way home and get to perform for their friends.
Today we arose early once again and took to the road. Sun. make. us. happy.
Reached our destination and went straight to the beach. We are now getting ready for some adventures in Santa Barbara, watch out State street here we come!
Eden greeted us with her new st. Bernard puppy named Shalom. Shalom made our visit extra special.
I didn't think any city could get chiller than Seattle but Oregon is definitely competition now.
One major highlight of our stay was going to a dance class taught by Eden's mother Tracey. Probably the best dance class I have ever experienced. Tracey if you are reading this please come to Cornish to teach, we need you.
After dance class Caroline and I got a little tipsy...yup....Margaritas...........
Yes, on an empty stomach one sip of tequila transports us to a warm land of tipsyness. Cheap dates I know. The food was amazing and we got to catch up/crack up with Eden.
Then back to Eden's magical house where we ate warm cookies by the fire and played a few songs for the fam. All and all a lovely stay in Portland.
Thursday we arose early for our ten hour drive to San Fran.
Not too much to report on the driving...a lot of road and a lot of sky.
PS. I was pmsing almost the whole trip. Caroline you are a brave woman.
So we got a little/a lot frustrated with our GPS system, it really screwed us over but we arrived at Rachel's house safely in the later evening. Rachel is a good friend of my sisters. She has two roommates, Alyssa and Monique. Thank god for Alyssa, she made us laugh real hard.
They requested we give them a little show before bed.
We were called "magical." This is a good sign. I like magic.
Hopefully we'll be stopping back at their place on our way home and get to perform for their friends.
Today we arose early once again and took to the road. Sun. make. us. happy.
Reached our destination and went straight to the beach. We are now getting ready for some adventures in Santa Barbara, watch out State street here we come!
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
ANNABEL LEE ROAD TRIP.
Hey everyone!
Well, it's 10pm on this lovely June 15th evening (Happy birthday to Dad and Christine!) and after last minute errands, packing and planning, Karina and I are sitting down to watch.. The Sound of Music.
Random, I know. But, Karina found the VHS yesterday while she was cleaning and we couldn't help ourselves. I mean, what better way to pump yourself up for hours and hours of driving down the west coast than a Julie Andrews classic musical?
So, while we sit here watching Fraulein Maria and the Von Trapp family singers I thought I might multi-task and write our first blog and let everyone know what we're up to over the next few weeks!
Our first stop will be in Portland, Oregon with the lovely Eden Schwartz, her beautiful family anddddd her new puppy!
Things could change, but at the moment this is the tentative plan...
JUNE 16TH.
leave Seattle
drive to Portland
chill with Eden and fam and puppy
JUNE 17TH.
drive straight to San Fran
sleep over at Rachel Weisburg's
JUNE 18TH.
drive to Santa Barbara
bevvvv time!
JUNE 23-25TH.
head to L.A
hang with the Simons
hopefully perform somewhere!
JUNE 26TH
head back to Santa B
house party show
JUNE 27TH OR 28TH
Head back to San Fran
and then.. details get a little fuzzy.
JUNE 29TH.
drive to Ashland
JUNE 30TH.
perform/explore Shakespeare festival
JUNE 31ST- JULY 1
drive to Portland
hang with Eden, do a little show
JUNE 2ND.
drive back to Seattle
We're hoping to do lots of music on the trip, especially on the way back up. Whether that be jamming and hanging or performing at a little house party get together or any cafe's, venue places.. so if you are going to be around any of these places and know of any opportunities or are interested in hanging out and being a part of our mini "tour" / roadtrip, contact us! annabelbooking@gmail.com or on facebook: Annabel Lee.
We'll be checking throughout the trip!
Well, I guess that's it for now. Goodnight! And stay tuned for blogs, pictures and videos!
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