fall, hugo & kudu

This weekend marks an official change of seasons....and, well, it is definitely fall! I can tell by my calendar! Today, in particular though, marks the anniversary of a hurricane that we experienced here in Charleston many years ago, aptly named 'Hugo'. It was another world then...pre-911, pre-Katrina...it was 18 years ago, so I was also 8 years old and my world was a lot different. My home of Charleston was a VERY different place then...my playground was literally the shores of Sullivan's Island and there was only one way on and off of that island. We were homeless, without electricity in the shelters, little food and water to ration out between many and left with that smell of mildew that still rests, even today, in the photo albums that were barely salvageable. And though recovery seemed so far away, we had each other...and we had a new appreciation for all that we loved and what was important. I'm thankful for that time.

SEE COMPLETE update HERE! Lately I have been in "crunch time" for an EP Release! There are deadlines to meet...and lots to do before everything comes together, but I do feel good about the TEAM of artists involved! Please be sure to check out my list of links on my blog....they are my friends and colleagues...and they do wondrous things! I really do hope to see you soon...and if not, at least hear how YOU are doing!

THIS Sunday, September 23rd, I will be at Kudu Coffee joined by David Linaburg on guitar.
We start at 2pm, end at 5 and play a lot of music in between! Come by, say hello!

And here are some more important dates for the calendar...

October 4th - Upstairs @ Rue de Jean:"Brainstorm"Art Show & Fundraiser to benefit the Eckman Family Fund 6-9pm
October 12th - Me with my Friends {Gerald, Kevin, Nathan & Ron} @ Modernisme Gallery- 8pm
October 25th - Dine & Drink In The Pink: pink pARTini party/fundraiser for the Charleston Breast Center
November 3rd - Celebrations of Stems & Clouds by Nathan Durfee
November 15th - EP RELEASE @ THEATRE 99!!!

Sea libre,
Leah