Got this text message from my friend Ryan Miyashiro yesterday, “Gonna play you on the radio in a minute.” He DJ’s a show “Timbre Tantrums” on KTUH in Honolulu. I was feeling so homesick and missing my musician friends back in Honolulu so this couldn’t have come at a better time. He played a track that Honolulu musician MIke Pooley (a.k.a. Pink Mist) and I recorded during a rehearsal for my last Kaleidoscope show. We did a cover of the Wilco song “You and I.” I’m still hoping Pooley and I can be like the Postal Service and try to collaborate via internet over the Pacific Ocean because he’s got such great ideas and talent.

That being said, since I just got my internet working recently I didn’t get a chance to share Pooley’s project a couple weeks ago. He recorded and posted a song a day on his Bandcamp page. All fantastic…dreamy….shoegazey (is that even a word?)…and pop…goodness. I’m a huge fan and you should be too. Download the songs for free. Share it. Include it in a mix. Play it loud. And enjoy.

P.S. I’ll try to find that rehearsal recording and post it for you all. Be sure to listen to Ryan’s show (12-3pm) on 90.3 FM in Honolulu every Tuesday.

Check out Kamuela Kahoano’s new album “Stream Dreams” now on iTunes. I had the opportunity to do some background vocals on the song “Life Goes On.” He is an absolutely amazing performer. If you ever get a chance to see him play live please do so. I was blown away when I saw him play for the first time a few months back. And don’t forget…buy “Stream Dreams” and support local music!

LA LA LAND

Thanks to everyone who came to the Anna’s show on Saturday. I still have a few rose petals and all the notes people put on stage. I’m going to carry those with me for a while to remind me of home.

I am in Los Angeles this week enjoying some sunshine before heading to Portland. I went to college here many moons ago so there’s always a special place in my heart for this city. It’s been nice reconnecting with friends and family and everywhere I look there are sights and sounds (both familiar and new) that keep my attention. Been taking notes and pictures…recording melodies…maybe for new songs.

P.S. Please pardon the dirty car window.

IT’S AN ANNA VERSARY!

Okay…the “official” last-last show before my move on Monday. Check out the lineup! I’ll be on at 10:45pm. Hope to see you all there! xx

GOING AWAY SHOW

So the rumors are true. I will be moving to Portland, OR in a week to continue to work on my album and explore new opportunities. I’ll be back in Hawaii in a few months for a bit then head back onto the road again. 

My fellow Hawaii musicians have been so wonderful to me! I’ve got a couple going away shows in the near future. The first one…at Apartm3nt on Thursday, July 8, 9pm, with Kelli Heath and Johnny Helm. I hope if you are in Hawaii you will be able to stop by. Thanks to Brandon Apeles for setting up the show, Kelli and John for playing…and Apartm3nt for giving us the evening. I am really looking forward to it.