The Music Building Show, New York, NY

My piano player Alan and I had a great time playing an acoustic gig at The Music Building showcase last night in New York!

We performed some of my favorite songs in a casual setting with fellow musicians. Alan was rocking out with his crazy piano skills so much that I'm thinking we have to do more duo gigs.

Check out a reprise of the show (only a half hour!) on Feb 1st, 7PM at The Knitting Factory in Brooklyn. Check my calendar page for more info, hope to see you there!

Why I Don't Buy More Music

Two Reasons

1) Syncing issues -

I have two computers that share music. The music is stored on my Apple Time Capsule external hard drive and is accessed from there. But, when I buy music on one computer it doesn't automatically show up in iTunes on the other computer. I want to be able to buy music from both computers and have them both constantly in sync. After much research I've found that this is not possible except in a very tedious method. So, I don't really want to listen to music in iTunes or buy more music. It's too frustrating.

2) It's too expensive - 

I'm sorry, but I want to buy A LOT of music and when I think about how much that will cost it is daunting. So, I end up buying very little. Now I only buy music that I think will directly influence my singing style, music that I can consider directly useful to my job.

I believe these issues will be resolved in the future, but for now I'm stuck in the middle.

Kenji's Holiday Charity Gift

My guitar player and friend, Kenji Shinagawa, is doing something inspiring this holiday season.  Read below for details and pick up his album if you haven't already.

Hello everyone,

This Holiday season, I will be donating a portion of the sales of my album to charity.  If you do not already own a copy of "Perhaps, Drawing Again," or would like to purchase one as a gift, pick one up between now and December 25, and $5 from each CD (that's 50%!!!) will be donated to GOTO.  GOTO is a non-profit organization that provides underprivileged kids with music and art programs.  I, myself, attended music programs as a kid, and they were very fruitful and encouraging experiences.  For more information on GOTO, visit http://www.thegotogroup.org/.  The CD's are on sale for $10 (+$2 shipping.  If you order more than one copy in the same order, you will only be charged for the shipping once!), and this purchase must be made through my MyspaceMusic site.  This offer is not available through other online retailers.

To buy a copy and give:  

1) Visit www.myspace.com/kenjishinagawa

2) Scroll down until you see the picture of the album and the "Buy Now" icon provided by Paypal on the left side of the screen.  

3) Click on "Buy Now," and you will be directed to a safe and secure Paypal site.  

4) You DO NOT have to have a Paypal account.  If do not have a Paypal account, simply choose the option to your left where it says, "Don't have a Paypal account?"  Follow the instructions and pay securely using your credit card.  You are still paying using Paypal, so it is safe and secure.  This transaction will not go through Myspace or other sites, and any information shared can only be shared with Paypal and myself.

If would like to receive the CD before Christmas as a gift, please place your order by December 17 for NY residents, and December 16 for everybody else (due to the high volume of mail during the Holidays, I cannot guarantee the date of arrival.  Sorry!  Place your order as early as possible!).


2008 was an exciting year filled with memorable shows, a CD review, an online interview, a radio airplay, and much more.  Thanks to all those who supported my music this year!  

Happy Holidays!!!

Ke

New Website Launch / Album Update

I hope everyone likes the new site.  I've been so busy on the last finishing touches of the album that I know I've been neglecting you all!  

Album Update:

The good news is that the mastering process is almost complete and so is the album artwork!  Studio Sarah Records and Studio Sarah Music Publishing are also about to get logos!  And the official release date for Gardening from the Ground Up Part 1 is.....December 2nd!!!  

Something I also have in the works is putting together a super awesome humungous band.  I will let you guys know when we book our first gig/album release party.

Stay tuned for all kinds of big big news.