Friday, July 6, 2012
"...and time we can't stop..."
Wow, time flies! I'm really bad about updates and blogging, but I've been keeping busy. So that's good, right? I'm enjoying my first east coast summer & even better - I'm in one of the best cities in the world to make the most of it.
2012 has been very good to me so far. To get you up-to-date:
My Brand Spankin-New-Album
My Kickstarter was SUCCESSFULLY FUNDED! I started rehearsing with my brand new band (amazing & talented individuals!) and went into The Bunker Studio in Brooklyn in April to record my new album. Since the band finished tracking, I've been making short trips to Boston to record vocals at Dirty Water Sound with James Willetts. The album is so very close to being done, but I'm taking my time with it to ensure the best and most creative product comes to you. It will be done SOON though! It's also taking a little longer to record than anticipated because...
Musical Theatre
I've been auditioning for theatre. A lot. and it's been paying off. In April, I sang background vocals for my dear friend Ilana Gabrielle's one-woman-show "Kissing Frogs: Tales of Dating Misadventures in NYC;" that show has since been chosen to perform in the United Solo Theater Festival in October! In May, I had a lead role in the staged reading of "Missunderstood: The Musical" that featured the music of P!nk. Aside from the projects that I've booked, there have been lots of callbacks and "almosts" and I'm just as happy about those; it's all about the experience and the journey.
So what's going on right now? I'm continuing work on my new album and aiming to release it by the Fall. I was recently hired by Footlights Entertainment for private events and weddings AND they've offered me a solo acoustic pop set within their weekly gig at Time Out New York Lounge at New World Stages! More info on that soon! Also, I will be singing various Monday nights throughout the summer at Toshi's Living Room as part of the "For the Love" Monday Night Music Series. Basically, I'm loving seizing all opportunities and seeing where they lead me.
Until next time!
<3, Lynda
PS. The title of this update is a lyric from one of my new songs and the 2 words that come before the ellipsis is the title of my new album. Coming soon! ;)
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Being a Real Person
Today is a special day. Today is me and New York's 6 month anniversary. 6 months ago I walked off of the cruise ship and started my life as a college graduate, pseudo-adult, "making it work" real person. Some of my friends and I say that when you graduate college and start working you become a "real person" as opposed to the former part of your life when you were a "fake person." Anywho. It has not been an easy few months out of the gate, but they've been necessary. As stated before, I make lists. So I've compiled a list of some things I've learned in my first 6 months as a real person.
Things I've Learned in My First 6 Months as a Real Person:
1. People are willing to help you, but you have to be humble enough to ask.
2. Double check if your apartment comes with electricity. Juuuust in case.
3. I have the worst luck finding and moving into apartments which solidifies the fact that I should just be a touring superstar. Immediately.
4. Going outside at least once a day is essential to sanity.
5. Set up e-mail alerts to pay your credit card cause if you're me, you will forget. Fees are not your friend.
6. Everyone on the subway gets off first, THEN you get on. If you're one of those people who rushes onto the subway and by doing so, pushes and shoves me... You're a meanie and I hate you.
7. Vendor hotdogs are $3 now. What's with the inflation, fellas?!
8. Sometimes there's comfort in instability... but not that much comfort. So make plans and see them through.
9. Write everything down and get everything in writing.
10. If you don't like something, change it. This is cliche, but it's for real.
11. To-Do lists save my life.
12. Don't compare yourself to others even though it looks like everyone's always doing stuff that's cooler than what you're doing cause you're doing cool stuff too. Don't worry.
13. You're always going to want to "lose 3 pounds." Eff it. Enjoy the occasional beer and/or Ben & Jerry's.
14. Work really hard and have lots of patience.
15. Being accidentally wine drunk on a weekday IS a thing.
16 It's okay to s t o p and take time to think about what you truly want instead of always doing, doing, doing.
17. Fergie was wrong, big girls do cry.
Here's to the next 6!
<3, Lynda
Things I've Learned in My First 6 Months as a Real Person:
1. People are willing to help you, but you have to be humble enough to ask.
2. Double check if your apartment comes with electricity. Juuuust in case.
3. I have the worst luck finding and moving into apartments which solidifies the fact that I should just be a touring superstar. Immediately.
4. Going outside at least once a day is essential to sanity.
5. Set up e-mail alerts to pay your credit card cause if you're me, you will forget. Fees are not your friend.
6. Everyone on the subway gets off first, THEN you get on. If you're one of those people who rushes onto the subway and by doing so, pushes and shoves me... You're a meanie and I hate you.
7. Vendor hotdogs are $3 now. What's with the inflation, fellas?!
8. Sometimes there's comfort in instability... but not that much comfort. So make plans and see them through.
9. Write everything down and get everything in writing.
10. If you don't like something, change it. This is cliche, but it's for real.
11. To-Do lists save my life.
12. Don't compare yourself to others even though it looks like everyone's always doing stuff that's cooler than what you're doing cause you're doing cool stuff too. Don't worry.
13. You're always going to want to "lose 3 pounds." Eff it. Enjoy the occasional beer and/or Ben & Jerry's.
14. Work really hard and have lots of patience.
15. Being accidentally wine drunk on a weekday IS a thing.
16 It's okay to s t o p and take time to think about what you truly want instead of always doing, doing, doing.
17. Fergie was wrong, big girls do cry.
Here's to the next 6!
<3, Lynda
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Brand Spankin' New
Hello dear reader,
Well, the new year is in full swing. I've been back in the city for a week after a very relaxing and necessary 3 weeks at home. Before I left for back home, a friend told me "One of the most important things about living in New York City, is knowing when to get away from New York City." So that's what I did. I was productive, but also had my fair share of TLC's "What Not to Wear" & "Hoarders: Buried Alive" marathons, hanging with my dog, and sleeping until noon.
Now it's back to the grind! I've been brainstorming creative ways to promote the new album and places to expose my music to new and different crowds. Those are secrets for now though!
Oh, yeah. I believe, since I don't blog that often, I haven't mentioned that I am planning on releasing a new 7 (maybe 8) song EP of brand spankin' new music in the spring! (I went with that for my campaign title for many "deep" and sappy reasons, but also because it just sounds fun!) I'm currently raising money to record and release said EP via Kickstarter. I launched this project on December 21st and with 11 days left, it's looking like this album will be a reality... but I still need some more help! Please take a moment to check out my Kickstarter page, watch my video, pledge if you can, and help spread the word. Project deadline is January 30th!!!
Sharing this new music makes me really excited about life and means so, so much to me; any support you can give will make you my new best friend. Seriously.
Until next time, guys!
<3, Lynda
Well, the new year is in full swing. I've been back in the city for a week after a very relaxing and necessary 3 weeks at home. Before I left for back home, a friend told me "One of the most important things about living in New York City, is knowing when to get away from New York City." So that's what I did. I was productive, but also had my fair share of TLC's "What Not to Wear" & "Hoarders: Buried Alive" marathons, hanging with my dog, and sleeping until noon.
Now it's back to the grind! I've been brainstorming creative ways to promote the new album and places to expose my music to new and different crowds. Those are secrets for now though!
Oh, yeah. I believe, since I don't blog that often, I haven't mentioned that I am planning on releasing a new 7 (maybe 8) song EP of brand spankin' new music in the spring! (I went with that for my campaign title for many "deep" and sappy reasons, but also because it just sounds fun!) I'm currently raising money to record and release said EP via Kickstarter. I launched this project on December 21st and with 11 days left, it's looking like this album will be a reality... but I still need some more help! Please take a moment to check out my Kickstarter page, watch my video, pledge if you can, and help spread the word. Project deadline is January 30th!!!
Sharing this new music makes me really excited about life and means so, so much to me; any support you can give will make you my new best friend. Seriously.
Until next time, guys!
<3, Lynda
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