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Saturday, December 05, 2009
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Hi Everyone -
Warm greetings and blessings to you all!
May you be filled with lovingkindness.
May you be safe and protected from all inner and outer dangers.
May you be well in body and mind.
May you be at ease and happy.
(I seem to be gravitating towards “double” newsletters; I was away for most of November, and will be away for most of January too. Hmm... Let’s see what unfolds in the months ahead... :-))
Life is getting VERY interesting for me these days. TRUST and SURRENDER are moving beyond being words in my mind and are becoming a living, breathing reality in my body. NOTICING - being with what is, without judgement - is too... My Virgo mind would love to be able to tell you WHY this is happening, AND I think that the best answer I can give you is that I’m now clearly stating my intentions and handing over the HOW of them to Mother/Father/God/Higher Consciousness/Love... Is what I’m feeling an answer to a prayer? I would say YES... Whatever the reason, I am MOST grateful for all that is unfolding in my life, and it is my intention to continue to SHOW UP, be as fully present in every moment as I can be, and to let go of the HOW...
With this in mind, I offer you a quote and a video. First, the quote (from Abraham, through Esther Hicks): "In your action, you lose sight of the vision; you lose sight of your trust in the process, and you just bang around in a sense of futility. Hold the vision and trust that the Universe will acclimate to your vision. Hold the vision and trust the process." Second, the video: http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/elizabeth_gilbert_on_genius.html - an invitation for us all to keep showing up. May they both inspire you as deeply as they inspire me. (THANKS to my dear friends Monika Becker, for the quote, and Zoey Wren, for the video. If YOU have suggestions for inspirational media to share in a future newsletter, please drop me a line at nathenaswell@me.com.)
REPORT
Here are my highlights from the last month or so:
- Performing at THREE new churches - CSL Kamloops, Symphony of Life (Ojai, CA), and CSL Edmonton - and returning to Unity of Nanaimo to musically support author and guest speaker Aman Motwane. (SO happy to be with you again, Aman!) My heartfelt THANKS to the ministers, music directors, musicians, sound technicians and congregations at each of these communities - it’s an honour and a pleasure to serve you, to be so warmly received by you, and to be building relationships with you. :-)
- Performing three Elvis classics (“All Shook Up”, “Love Me Tender” and “Hound Dog”) in “Sentimental Journey” (a fundraiser for the Spiritual Centre for Dynamic Living). It was SO much fun to see the surprised look on the faces of those who only know my gentler Sunday morning musical identity! THANKS to Barb Brolly for ALL of the effort that she put into making this show such a success. :-)
- Touring CA with The Euphorics. There’s something magical about four people singing together with open hearts. THANKS, gang, for all that you teach me on AND off stage. :-)
- Performing at my dear friend Zoey Wren’s “Make Me A River” CD release party. THANKS, dear Zoey, for shining your light SO brightly that night, and for the honour and pleasure of making YOUR music with you. :-)
- Performing solo at St. Paul’s Labyrinth. What a treat it was to sing and play from my heart for TWO HOURS on my own! AND, somewhere in the middle of the experience, I had an “AHA” moment: that THIS is what my next CD will sound like - !!! THANKS to all at St. Paul’s for the opportunity and for the inspiration. :-)
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
BIG NEWS:
- As I continue to “plant seeds” and make new friends everywhere I go, I’m getting more and more invitations to travel. Next stops: Orlando, Florida (Unity Church of Christianity, Jan. 17, and the Posi Awards, Jan. 18-20) and a return trip to Victoria (Jan. 24). (Details below.)
- On the home front: I’ll be accompanying Amir for a night of Universal Kirtan (Dec. 5, details below), and Janet Warren & the Higher Ground Women’s Choir (Dec. 8, details below). Sandra Dawn, Shawn Soucy and I will be taking a break in December from our monthly Kirtan night, AND we’ll be back in the new year (Jan. 31, detail below.)
- SPECIAL EVENTS: It gives me great pleasure to announce that I’ll be performing at this year’s annual “Christmas In The Round” with Jerry DesVoignes and friends (Dec. 20, details below). Can’t wait to experience this event for myself! And please come and enjoy Unity of Vancouver’s magical Christmas Candelighting Service (Dec. 23, details below).
Here’s what my entire CALENDAR looks like in the next month or so. I’d be honoured to see you at any of these events. (AND please remember that I welcome any and all opportunities to serve you with my music; just e-mail me with your ideas at nathenaswell@me.com.)
December
5, 8:00 PM - Yoga on 7th (156 East 7th Avenue, Vancouver) - Universal Kirtan (Chanting) with Amir
8, 8:00 PM - Highlands United Church (3255 Edgemont Boulevard, North Vancouver) - accompanying the Higher Ground Women’s Choir (a North Shore-based Vancouver ensemble directed by Janet Warren) in “The Child Within”, which explores the human experience from birth to adulthood within choral styles from classical to jazz. (Admission is by donation.)
20, 10:30 AM - Centre for Spiritual Living White Rock (14600 North Bluff Road, Centennial Park, White Rock) - Church Service
20, 7:30 PM (Doors open at 7:00) - St. Mark’s Anglican Church (1805 Larch Street @ West 2nd Avenue, Vancouver) - “Christmas In The Round” Winter Solstice Celebration with Jerry DesVoignes, Elio Rota, Sandra Dawn, Shawn Soucy and yours truly. Advance tickets $25, seniors $20; $30 at the door. (Tickets available at Banyen Books & Sound, HiLife Records, and Utopia Books & Gifts; for more info, visit www.healingvoices.net)
23, 7:30 PM - Unity of Vancouver (5840 Oak Street, Vancouver) - Christmas Candlelighting Service
2010
January
17, 9:15 AM and 11:00 AM - Unity Church of Christianity (4801 Clarcona Ocoee Road, Orlando FL) - Church Services
18-20 - Doubletree Resort (10100 International Drive, Orlando FL) - Posi Awards. (I’ll be performing at the “Pajama Jam” music showcases after Monday night’s Mega-PosiPalooza Concert.)
24, 10:30 AM - Unity Church of Victoria (Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Avenue, Victoria) - Church Service
27, 8:30 PM - Lulu’s Lounge, River Rock Casino (8811 River Road, Richmond) - with Rachael Chatoor
28, 9:00 PM - Lulu’s Lounge, River Rock Casino (8811 River Road, Richmond) - with Rachael Chatoor
29, 5:00-9:00 PM - Oakridge Senior Centre (513 - 650 West 41st Avenue, Vancouver) - Winter Potluck Social for the Vancouver Parents Transition Group (parents and caregivers of special needs children). For more info, please contact Rachelle at r_czerwinski@hotmail.com
31, 10:30 AM - Centre for Spiritual Living White Rock (14600 North Bluff Road, Centennial Park, White Rock) - Church Service
31, 7:00-9:00 PM - Canadian Memorial United Church (corner of West 15th Avenue and Burrard Street, Vancouver) - Kirtan (Chanting) with Sandra Dawn and Shawn Soucy - $15/by donation.
NEW WEB SITE CONTENT
As well as updating the blogs and calendars on my web sites, I’ve:
- updated my “Bio/Praise/Press” page by listing all comments of praise by date (newest to oldest), and by adding some new comments (THANKS, Robyne, Ginette, Rev. Karen, Connie, Liane, Marlene, Lynn, Shelley and Kathy!).
- added photos from my trips to Edmonton, CA, and Kamloops to the “Photos” page on my web site and to my MySpace page.
Happy December and January, everyone. Go with love through this Holiday Season!
With love and gratitude,
- Nathen
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Thursday, October 22, 2009
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Hi Everyone -
Warm greetings and blessings to you all!
May you be filled with lovingkindness.
May you be safe and protected from all inner and outer dangers.
May you be well in body and mind.
May you be at ease and happy.
(Sorry that I’m a little later than usual this month - there’s a LOT going on. I’ll get back on track by making this a “double” newsletter.)
October: After the fresh start of September, with new routines now well established, a time to notice and to give thanks for all that is unfolding. While I make it my practice to do this as often as I can, (Canadian) Thanksgiving Day is my favourite holiday and a special time for me to express my gratitude. (In 1992, I chose Thanksgiving Day as the day to leave Montreal and to begin my new life in Vancouver, knowing that I would then have one more reason to celebrate the day every year; and now, 17 years later, I have MANY more reasons to celebrate it.) I am truly grateful for everything that is unfolding in my life, and I’m excited about stepping ever more deeply into the fullness of who I am. Thank YOU for being a part of my journey. :-)
With this in mind, I offer you this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4DhHXoIC0iU - an invitation for us all to step more deeply into appreciation for ourselves and for all that is. May it inspire you as deeply as it inspires me. (If YOU have suggestions for inspirational media to include in a future newsletter, please drop me a line at nathenaswell@me.com.)
REPORT
Here are my highlights from the last month or so:
- Performing at THREE new churches - Unity of Nanaimo, CSL Kelowna, and Unity of Victoria - and being very warmly received at each of them. My heartfelt THANKS to the ministers, music directors, musicians, sound technicians and congregations at each of these communities - it’s an honour and a pleasure to serve you and to be building relationships with you. :-)
- Performing Kirtan at Canadian Memorial Church in Vancouver with Sandra Dawn and Shawn Soucy. THANKS to Rev. Bruce Sanguin and Music Minister Neil Weisensel for supporting us in this work, and SPECIAL THANKS to Rev. MK Sophia Ducey for always going above and beyond the call of duty. :-)
- Performing at Jerry DesVoignes’ “All You Need Is Beatles” CD Release Party with Jerry and Elio Rota. THANKS, guys; it gives me great joy to sing and play these songs with such love. Let’s do a LOT more of this!
- Performing at the Seva Canada “Eye Opener” Benefit with Jane Mortifee and the R&B Express. THANKS, Jane, for providing all involved with such a delicious way to serve AND boogie!
- Backing up Rachael Chatoor with The Hitmen at The River Rock Casino. THANKS, Rachael, for singing with so much love, joy, and appreciation - you truly do bring out the best in us. :-)
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
BIG NEWS:
- As I continue to “plant seeds” and make new friends everywhere I go, I’m getting more and more invitations to travel. In the next month or so, I’ll be in Kamloops, Nanaimo, Ojai and Edmonton. More trips to come! (Details below.)
- On the home front: Please join Sandra Dawn, Shawn Soucy and I for our Kirtan nights at Canadian Memorial Church (Oct. 25 and Nov. 29, details below); Unity of Vancouver is hosting another Coffee House, and I’m ALWAYS in for that night of fun (Oct. 27, details below); and I’m performing in a ROCKIN’ fundraiser for The Spiritual Centre for Dynamic Living (Oct. 29, details below).
- SPECIAL EVENT: It gives me great pleasure to announce that I’ll be performing at my dear friend Zoey Wren’s “Make Me A River” CD Release Party on Nov. 22 (details below). PLEASE come and support this open-hearted artist and her music; I was involved in the recording of this CD, and I guarantee that the live performance of it will make for a VERY special night.
Here’s what my CALENDAR looks like in the next month or so. I’d be honoured to see you at any of these events. (AND please remember that I welcome any and all opportunities to serve you with my music; just e-mail me with your ideas at nathenaswell@me.com.)
October
23 & 24, 9:30 PM - Lions Den Sports Bar, Boulevard Casino (2080 United Boulevard, Coquitlam) - with The Hitmen
25, 10:30 AM - Centre for Spiritual Living Kamloops (Desert Gardens Community Centre, 540 Seymour Street, Kamloops) - Church Service
25, 7:00-9:00 PM - Canadian Memorial United Church (corner of West 15th Avenue and Burrard Street, Vancouver) - Kirtan (Chanting) with Sandra Dawn and Shawn Soucy - $15/by donation.
27, 7:30 - Unity of Vancouver (5840 Oak St., Vancouver) - Unity Coffee House, featuring myself, Beverley Elliott, Michael Vincent and Ron Irving. By donation.
29, 7:30 PM Unity of Vancouver (5840 Oak Street, Vancouver) - “Sentimental Journey: A Musical Revue of the 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s” (Fundraiser for the Spiritual Centre for Dynamic Living). Produced and directed by Barb Brolly, featuring the SCDL Dynamic Ensemble with guest performers Perry Dickison, Robyn McCorquodale and yours truly. $20 adults, $15 seniors (65+). (Dessert reception to follow.)
November
1, 10:30 AM - Unity Church of Nanaimo (1951 Estevan Road, Nanaimo) - Church Service. (Guest speaker: Aman Motwane, author of “Yes, You Can Change the World”.)
2-19 - On tour in California with The Euphorics (www.euphorics.com)
8, 10:30 AM - Symphony of Life Spiritual Center (441 East Ojai Avenue, Ojai) - Church Service
22, 10:30 AM - Centre for Spiritual Living White Rock (14600 North Bluff Road, Centennial Park, White Rock) - Church Service
22, 7:00 PM (Doors open at 6:30) - St. Mark’s Anglican Church (1805 Larch Street, Vancouver) - CD Release Party for Zoey Wren’s “Make Me A River” - $15.
27, 7:00-9:00 PM - St. Paul's Anglican Church (1130 Jervis Street, Vancouver) - Kirtan (Chanting), as people walk the Labyrinth
29, 10:00 AM and 11:30 AM - Centre for Spiritual Living Edmonton (7621 - 101 Avenue, Edmonton) - Church Services
29, 7:00-9:00 PM - Canadian Memorial United Church (corner of West 15th Avenue and Burrard Street, Vancouver) - Kirtan (Chanting) with Sandra Dawn and Shawn Soucy - $15/by donation.
NEW WEB SITE CONTENT
As well as updating the blogs and calendars on my web sites, I’ve:
- updated my “Bio/Press/Praise” page by putting the newest press and praise comments at the top, and by adding some new comments about my House Concerts (THANKS, Roz!), my church performances (THANKS, Barb Samuel and Bev Wright!), and my Kirtan performances (THANKS, Jerry!).
- added photos from my recording sessions with Zoey Wren, and from my performances with Jane Mortifee, Jerry DesVoignes, Sandra Dawn and Shawn Soucy, and at CSL Kelowna, to the “Photos” page on my web site and to my MySpace page. (As you can see, I’m getting better at remembering to take pictures AND at asking others to take some too!)
Happy October and November, everyone. Go with love!
With love and gratitude,
- Nathen
P.S.: For me, the shorter days of November are an ideal time to deepen inner stillness. I hope to give birth to some new songs in that stillness; please keep me in your thoughts and prayers.
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Saturday, September 19, 2009
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Hi Everyone -
Warm greetings and blessings to you all! After a month “off”, I’m happy to be back with a new newsletter for you. :-)
May you be filled with lovingkindness.
May you be safe and protected from all inner and outer dangers.
May you be well in body and mind.
May you be at ease and happy.
September: After slower summer days, a fresh start. I’ve just returned from a terrific vacation with my family, and I’m feeling rejuvenated, peaceful AND excited about the year ahead. There’s a real BUZZ in the air - people everywhere are connecting and doing very interesting things - and it’s delicious to be aware of it, breathe it in and let it express itself through me too. (My new CD will be born this year - I can feel it in my TOES!)
With this in mind, I offer you this interactive piece of music, “In B Flat” - http://www.dailygood.org/more.php?n=3809a - a wonderful opportunity for each and every one of us to PLAY. May it inspire you as deeply as it inspires me. (THANKS to my dear friend Joyanna Anthony - “Ms. Sunshine”! - for sending this my way. If YOU have suggestions for inspirational media to include in a future newsletter, please drop me a line at nathenaswell@me.com.)
REPORT
Here are my highlights from the last TWO months:
- Performing in Seoul, Korea with my old friends Joani Bye, Helen Davis and Bing Jensen in The Euphorics (an a cappella quartet). This was my third trip to Seoul with them, and it was again a great mix of music making, laughter and WARM Korean hospitality. THANKS to the gang, and to Son Dae Jang (Peter Son) and his incredible team, for another great adventure!
- Completely losing my voice for a week in August - a week FILLED with performances! - AND being lovingly supported by my musical community. THANKS to all who let me heal and just play my NS Stick, and to Mark James Fortin who covered for me at The Harmony Arts Festival in West Vancouver - I feel truly blessed. :-)
- Performing at a House Concert in Vancouver with my old friend Nancy Ruth, and thoroughly enjoying her music and stories of life in Spain. Muchas Gracias, Nancy!
- Being a part of Lisa Ferraro’s music team at the Canadian Circle of Love Gathering in Kelowna, BC. THANKS to the team (especially Lisa, Erika Luckett and Jack Fowler) for an inspiring and fun week, to Rev. David Leonard for the opportunity, and to the many new friends I made - I AM truly blessed!
- Performing at Canadian Memorial Church in Vancouver, and discovering one MORE amazing community of people. THANKS to Neil Weisensel, musical director, for his warm welcome, and to my dear friend Rev. MK Sophia Ducey for manifesting the opportunity. :-)
- Completing my first Eastern Canada “tour” by performing at THREE concerts in one week in Dartmouth NS, Montreal QC, and Kemptville ON (near Ottawa). THANKS to Todd & Catherine, to Steve Sims, and to my mom for being such fabulous presenters and hosts, and to all who attended the concerts - I’m most DEFINITELY doing what I came here to do, and I GREATLY appreciate your love and support! (SPECIAL THANKS to my pals Larry Cassini for accompanying me on guitar, and to Gary White for schlepping a lot of gear and for playing a little percussion, at the Montreal concert - I truly treasure you guys.)
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
BIG NEWS:
- As I continue to “plant seeds” and make new friends everywhere I go, I’m getting more and more invitations to travel. This month, I’ll be in Nanaimo, Kelowna and Victoria. More trips to come! (Details below.)
- Looks like Sandra Dawn and I have found a new night (last Sunday of the month) and a new home (Canadian Memorial Church) for our Kirtan (Chanting) evenings - and we’re very excited about it! (Details below.)
- Jerry DesVoignes is having a CD release party on Oct. 3rd for his “unplugged” version of Beatles classics, “All You Need Is Beatles”. Come sing along with us! (Details below.)
- My next House Concert will be in Vancouver on Oct. 4th with my very dear friends Jonas and Jeanette (www.jonasandjeanette.com). Believe me, this will be a VERY special evening, and I very much hope that you can join us. (Details below.)
- I’m very pleased to announce that my good friend Jane Mortifee will be heading up a terrific band (including yours truly) on Oct. 8th to help raise funds for Seva Canada. Come shake your booty to some GREAT R&B and donate to a very worthy cause. (Details below.)
Here’s what my CALENDAR looks like in the next month. I’d be honoured to see you at any of these events. (AND please remember that I welcome any and all opportunities to serve you with my music; just e-mail me with your ideas at nathenaswell@me.com.)
September
20, 10:30 AM - Unity Church of Nanaimo (1951 Estevan Road, Nanaimo) - Church Service
20, 7:00 PM - St. Andrew's-Wesley (1012 Nelson Avenue, Vancouver) - Worship Service with Curt Allison
27, 10:30 AM - Centre for Spiritual Living Kelowna (1375 Water Street, Kelowna) - Church Service
27, 7:00-9:00 PM - Canadian Memorial Church (corner of West 15th Avenue and Burrard Street, Vancouver) - Kirtan (Chanting) with Sandra Dawn and Shawn Soucy - $15/by donation.
October
3, 8:00-11:00 PM - Rhodes College (208 - 1125 Howe Street, Vancouver) - “All You Need Is Beatles” CD release party w/ Jerry DesVoignes and Elio Rota - $10 at the door.
4, 11:00 AM - Spiritual Centre for Dynamic Living (H. R. MacMillan Space Centre, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver) - Church Service
4, 7:30 PM (doors open at 7:00 PM) - House Concert in Vancouver with Jonas and Jeanette (www.jonasandjeanette.com) - $20. (Space is limited, so please RSVP with Nathen at nathenaswell@me.com ASAP to reserve a spot and to get details on the concert’s location.)
8 - Heritage Hall (3102 Main Street, Vancouver) - Eye Opener Benefit for Seva Canada, with Jane Mortifee & the R&B Express - $35. (Doors open at 7:00; for more information, call 604-713-6622 or e-mail admin@seva.ca.)
11, 10:30 AM - Unity Church of Victoria (Alix Goolden Hall, 907 Pandora Avenue, Victoria) - Church Service
14, 8:30 PM - Lulu’s Lounge, River Rock Casino (8811 United Boulevard, Richmond) - with Rachael Chatoor
15, 9:00 PM - Lulu’s Lounge, River Rock Casino (8811 United Boulevard, Richmond) - with Rachael Chatoor
18, 10:30 AM - Centre for Spiritual Living White Rock (Centennial Park, 14600 North Bluff Road, White Rock) - Church Service
18, 7:00 PM - St. Andrew's-Wesley (1012 Nelson Avenue, Vancouver) - Worship Service with Curt Allison
NEW WEB SITE CONTENT
As well as updating the blogs and calendars on my web sites, I’ve:
- fixed a problem with the video links on my “Audio/Video” page. (Thanks to my dear brother Todd for bringing this to my attention.)
- updated my bio, and added new comments about my CD (THANKS, Carmien!) and about my House Concerts (THANKS, Hannah!) on my “Bio/Press/Praise” page.
- added photos from my trip to Seoul, and of my House Concerts with Nancy Ruth and in Dartmouth NS, to the “Photos” page on my web site and to my MySpace page. (Sorry that there aren’t more - I need to remember to ask someone to take pictures for me!)
Happy September, everyone. Go with love!
With love and gratitude,
- Nathen
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Tuesday, July 21, 2009
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Hi Everyone -
Warm greetings and blessings to you all!
May you be filled with lovingkindness.
May you be safe and protected from all inner and outer dangers.
May you be well in body and mind.
May you be at ease and happy.
It's July, and here in Vancouver, long hot summer days have been the norm, calling me to relax and move more slowly... And so I shall! This month, I’ll give you TWO months’ worth of information and take the month of August “off” from my newsletter duties.
With this in mind, I offer you this video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jedd2FiZTqM - a beautiful little film that reminds me how important it is to let go and not hold on so tightly. May it inspire you as deeply as it inspires me. (If you have suggestions for inspirational media to include in a future newsletter, please drop me a line at nathenaswell@me.com.)
REPORT
Here are my highlights from the last month or so:
- Celebrating the Summer Solstice by performing with Jerry DesVoignes & The MantraVani orchestra. THANKS, Jerry, for the joy and beauty of making music with you!
- Supporting the Vancouver Parents Transition Group by performing at their Special Grad celebration / Caregiver Social evening. It was a pleasure to bring smiles to so many faces with both my music making and with my iPhone and its set list of sure-fire dance hits. THANKS to Randy Grossman of Harmonizing with Humanity for introducing me to Rachelle Czerwinski and this organization - it felt great to serve my local community. :-)
- Getting “back in the saddle” with The Euphorics and filling St. Stephen’s Anglican Church (in West Vancouver) with the sound of our voices. THANKS, gang - together, we’re a force to be reckoned with!
- Performing at a private House Concert for Mike & Mary Maughan and some of their closest friends on their rooftop patio on a PERFECT summer evening. THANKS, Mike and Mary - the food, the company and the setting were absolutely MAGICAL. :-)
- Performing on sunny days on several outdoor stages with my buddies in The Hitmen. THANKS guys, for the pleasure of making such fun music with you, and a BIG welcome to Alita Dupray, our new female singer!
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
BIG NEWS:
- It’s officlal! The Euphorics and I WILL be performing at concerts in Seoul, Korea from July 22-29!
- August is FULL of fun events, both indoor AND outdoor; for details, please give my calendar a good look. I’m especially excited to be performing at the Harmony Arts Festival on August 8th (THIS year, on my NS Stick!), to be hosting a House Concert on August 16th with my friend Nancy Ruth (www.nancyruth.com), and to be one of the performers at the Circle of Love Gathering in Kelowna August 17th to 20th.
- For my late summer Eastern Canada "tour”, I'll be in Dartmouth NS on September 6, Montreal QC on Septembert 8 and Kemptville ON on September 10. (Details are below.)
Here’s what my CALENDAR looks like in the next two months. I’d be honoured to see you at any of these events. (AND please remember that I welcome any and all opportunities to serve you with my music; just e-mail me with your ideas at nathenaswell@me.com.)
July
22-29 - Seoul, Korea - Concerts with The Euphorics (a cappella quartet)
August
2, 10:30 AM - Centre for Spiritual Living, White Rock (14600 North Bluff Road, Centennial Park, White Rock) - Church Service
5, 8:30 PM - Lulu’s Lounge (River Rock Casino, Richmond) - with Rachael Chatoor
6, 9:00 PM - Lulu’s Lounge (River Rock Casino, Richmond) - with Rachael Chatoor
7, 7:00-9:00 PM - Panorama Park, Deep Cove (North Vancouver) - with California Calling (Beach Boys tribute band)
8, 1:00-2:00 PM - Harmony Arts Festival (Park Royal Fountain Stage, Ambleside Landing, West Vancouver) - Solo concert
9, 11:00 AM - Spiritual Centre for Dynamic Living (H. R. MacMillan Space Centre, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver) - Church Service
14, 7:00-9:00 PM - Lynn Valley Library Town Centre Plaza (North Vancouver) - with California Calling (Beach Boys tribute band)
16, 11:00 AM - Unity of Vancouver (5840 Oak Street, Vancouver) - Church Service
16, 7:30 PM (doors open at 7:00 PM) - House Concert in Vancouver with Nancy Ruth (www.nancyruth.com) - $20. (Space is limited, so please RSVP with Nathen at nathenaswell@me.com ASAP to reserve a spot and to get details on the concert’s location.)
17-20 - Circle of Love Gathering in Kelowna, BC
21, 7:00-9:00 PM - Edgemont Village (North Vancouver) - with Blues Brothers Revue
24, 7:30-10:15 PM - PNE Beer Garden - with The Hitmen
September
6, 7:30 PM (doors open at 7:00 PM) - House Concert in Dartmouth, NS with Vince Scigliano - $20/pay what you can. (Space is limited, so please RSVP with Catherine or Todd at hillwalker@ns.sympatico.ca ASAP to reserve a spot and to get details on the concert’s location.)
8, 7:30 PM (doors open at 7:00 PM) - Concert at Padua Centre (1950 St. Antoine St. W) in Montreal, QC with special guests - $15/$10 for children under 18. (Space is limited, so please RSVP with Steve at thesilentriver@yahoo.ca ASAP to reserve a spot.)
10, 6:30 PM (doors open at 6:00 PM) - House Concert in Kemptville, ON - $15/$10 for children under 18. (Space is limited, so please RSVP with Ellen at nickal@storm.ca ASAP to reserve a spot and to get details on the concert’s location.)
11 & 12, 9:30 PM - Lulu’s Lounge (River Rock Casino, Richmond) - with The Hitmen
NEW WEB SITE CONTENT
As well as updating the blogs and calendars on my web sites, I’ve:
- added a link to a new video of “More Than Enough” on my web site and on my MySpace page. (It’s also right here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVPcMUkUeSo)
- added photos from the Vancouver Stick Seminar and from the Vancouver Parents Transition Group event to my web site and to my MySpace page.
Happy July and August, everyone. Go with love!
With love and gratitude,
- Nathen
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Friday, June 19, 2009
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Hi
Everyone -
Warm greetings and blessings to you all!
May you be filled with lovingkindness.
May you be safe and protected from all inner and outer
dangers.
May you be well in body and mind.
May you be at ease and happy.
It's June, summer is here, and life is GOOD. In staying
the course with my "mantra" - patience,
persistence, and perseverance - a lot of delicious and
juicy stuff is manifesting within me and all around me,
and I'm grateful for ALL of it!
With this in mind, I offer you this video -
http://anhglobal.ning.com/video/the-gentle-art-of-blessing
-
a beautiful peace on blessing. May it inspire
you as deeply as it inspires me. (If you have
suggestions for inspirational media to include in a
future newsletter, please drop me a line at
nathenaswell@me.com.)
REPORT
Here are my highlights from the last month or so:
- Subbing for Mick Dalla Vee in Cease And Desist, a
great local rock trio. I had a LOT of fun singing and
playing the classics with these guys. THANKS, Brent and
Marc - let's do it again SOON!
- Performing at a House Concert to honour my friend
Katherine Read's birthday. THANKS, Katherine, for the
pleasure of serving you in YOUR living room!
- Participating in the annual Vancouver Stick Seminar.
Besides learning some very useful new playing
techniques, I also got to perform, along with several
other great players, at Vancouver's Jazz Cellar and in
a beautiful old house in Vancouver's West End. THANKS
to Tom Griesgraber and to my old friend Greg Howard for
leading us, to Jim Meyer for doing his usual excellent
job of organizing the event, and to all of my Stick
buddies for participating. :-)
- Performing at Unity of the Valley (in White Rock)
with Kristine Theurer (keyboards), Will Firstbrook
(guitar) and Lori Firstbrook (washboard). THANKS,
Kristine, for the honour of making music with you
and your "band", and to Rev. Julie for the pleasure of
serving you and your community. :-)
- Performing again with my dear friends The Euphorics
(an a cappella quartet): Joani Bye, Helen Davis and
Bing Jensen. THANKS, gang; it feels great to be back.
:-)
- Honouring the first anniversary of my trip to Los
Angeles to pick and purchase my new NS Stick with an
e-mail of appreciation to one of its creators, Emmett
Chapman. THANKS to both Emmett and to Ned Steinberger
for their innovation and commitment to excellence, and
to my buddy Don Schiff for helping me to pick the RIGHT
instrument!
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
BIG NEWS:
- I'm happy to be one of many people who performs
and/or leads local Kirtan gatherings (sacred chant
evenings), AND I have a great desire to have a deeper
connection with the other Kirtan performers and
leaders. In keeping with that desire, it gives me joy
to tell you that I'll be celebrating the Summer
Solstice this Saturday (June 20th) by making music with
the MantraVani Orchestra. (Details are below.)
- On June 26th, I'll be performing for
the Vancouver Parents Transition group. (Details
are below.) THANKS to Randy Grossman of Harmonizing
with Humanity for connecting me with this organization
and for giving me a chance to do something "in my own
back yard". :-)
- The Euphorics and I may be performing in Korea and
China this summer! I'll give you more details as plans
are confirmed.
- My late summer Eastern Canada "tour" (Sept. 6-11) is
taking shape: I'll be in Dartmouth, NS on Sept. 6;
Montreal, QC on Sept. 8; and Kemptville (near Ottawa),
ON on Sept. 10 or 11. (I'm still waiting to hear back
from some folks in Toronto.) If you have any other
ideas or suggestions for this tour, I'd love to hear
from you; please e-mail me at nathenaswell@me.com.
Here’s what my CALENDAR looks like in the coming month.
I’d be honoured to see you at any of these events. (AND
please remember that I welcome any and all
opportunities to serve you with my music; just e-mail
me with your ideas at nathenaswell@me.com.
June
20, 8:00 PM - Yoga West (2662 West 4th Avenue,
Vancouver) - Summer Solstice Celebration with the
MantraVani Orchestra and friends - $20 at the door.
(Doors open at 7:30; please bring a cushion and some
water.)
21, 11:00 AM - Unity of Vancouver (5840 Oak Street,
Vancouver) - Church Service
21, 7:00 PM - St. Andrew's-Wesley (1012 Nelson Avenue,
Vancouver) - Worship Service with Curt Allison
26, 6:00-10:00 PM - Oakridge Senior Centre (513 - 650
West 41st Avenue, Vancouver) - Social for the Vancouver
Parents Transition group (parents and caregivers of
special needs children) / Special Graduation
Celebration for graduating students with special
abilities
28, 4:00 PM - St. Stephen’s Anglican Church (885 22nd
Street, West Vancouver) - Jazz Vespers with The
Euphorics
July
1, 3:00-4:15 PM - Waterfront Park (200-Block West
Esplanade, North Vancouver) - Canada Day Celebration
with The Hitmen
3 & 4, 9:30 PM - Lions Den Sports Bar, Boulevard
Casino (2080 United Boulevard, Coquitlam) - with The
Hitmen
5, 10:30 AM - Centre for Spiritual Living, White Rock
(14600 North Bluff Road, Centennial Park, White Rock) -
Church Service
19, 10:30 AM - Centre for Spiritual Living, White Rock
(14600 North Bluff Road, Centennial Park, White Rock) -
Church Service
NEW WEB SITE CONTENT
As well as updating the blogs and calendars on my web
sites, I’ve:
- updated my bio and/or personal info on my web sites.
(Sorry, I have no new pictures to share with you this
month; I need to remember to ask people to take photos
of me with my ever-present iPhone!)
Happy June, everyone. Go with love!
With love and gratitude,
- Nathen
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www.myspace.com/nathenaswell
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Saturday, May 16, 2009
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Hi Everyone -
Warm greetings and blessings to you all!
May you be filled with lovingkindness.
May you be safe and protected from all inner and outer dangers.
May you be well in body and mind.
May you be at ease and happy.
May: For me, the major life lesson continues to be about deepening, and the importance of patience, persistence, and perseverance. In the last month, I’ve had the very good fortune of re-connecting with two old and cherished friends from Montreal: John MacMaster, the leader of my first professional musical group (“Vision”, a Christian rock choir) and now a world-class operatic tenor (http://www.johnmacmaster.com/); and Steve Sims, facilitator (www.iasis.ca) and now an author of an exciting new book (www.riverofawareness.com/). Both of these men have given me some valuable perspective on where I’ve been and on where I now am, and I’m happy to finally be able to see them as what they’ve been all along - my brothers and my peers. THANK YOU, John and Steve - I dearly love and appreciate you both.
AMEN for the powerful men in my life! Courtesy of one of them from The Mankind Project (http://www.mkp.org/), I offer you this video: http://www.globalonenessproject.org/videos/agameforlife - a powerful statement about patience, persistence, and perseverance. May it inspire you as deeply as it inspires me. (If you have suggestions for inspirational media to include in a future newsletter, please drop me a line at nathenaswell@ me.com.)
REPORT
Here are my highlights from the last month or so:
- Filling the hall that contains the Labyrinth at St. Paul’s Anglican Church with the sound of sacred music, generated by the voices and instruments of Sandra Dawn and I. THANKS, 99, for the honour of making sacred music with you, and to Godfrey, my warrior brother, for always lending a loving hand. :-)
- Performing at a sold-out House Concert with singer extraordinaire and dear friend Jane Mortifee (www.janemortifee.com). THANKS, Dharma Buddy, for the honour of sharing a “stage” with you, and to hosts and close friends Peter and Nancy Mortifee for the gifts of their rich friendship and support. :-)
- Listening to the sage advice of my NS Stick buddy and truly openhearted friend Don Schiff (www.donschiff.com) and purchasing a Line 6 Pod X3 Live. THANKS, Don, for greatly improving my instrument’s sound and greatly simplifying my live setup! :-)
- Performing at St. Andrew’s-Wesley, and giving the regular Sunday morning service a “rock” flavour, with dear colleagues David Sinclair (acoustic and electric guitars), Buff Allen (drums and percussion) and new friend and colleague Darryl Nixon (keyboards). THANKS, men, for some great music making, and to Darryl for including two of my songs (“Be Still” and “Choose Love”) in the service. :-)
- Accompanying the Higher Ground Women’s Choir, led by gifted choir director and good friend Janet Warren. THANKS, Jannie, for bringing out the best in everyone with your very high standards, and to all of the fabulous women in the choir who create that beautiful wall of sound! :-)
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
BIG NEWS:
- It’s time once again for the annual Vancouver Stick Seminar. Please come and see me and some incredible musicians playing truly amazing instruments on both May 21st and 23rd. (Details below.)
- My next House Concert will be here in Vancouver on May 22nd, and it will be a private event to honour and celebrate a friend’s birthday. (THANKS, Katherine, for thinking “outside the box”!)
- My old friends The Euphorics (www.euphorics.com) will be making a rare Vancouver appearance on May 28th, and I’ll be along for the always fun and heartwarming ride. (Details below.)
- I’m getting some great ideas about my late summer Eastern Canada “tour” (Sept. 6-11). I’m now looking for local artists with whom I can “split the bill” in Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto; if you have any ideas/suggestions, please e-mail me at nathenaswell@me.com.
Here’s what my CALENDAR looks like in the coming month. I’d be honoured to see you at any of these events. (AND please remember that I welcome any and all opportunities to serve you with my music; just e-mail me with your ideas at nathenaswell@me.com.)
May
15 & 16, 9:30 PM - Mosquito Creek Bar & Grill (2601 Westview Drive, North Vancouver) - with Cease And Desist
17, 11:00 AM - Spiritual Centre for Dynamic Living (H. R. MacMillan Space Centre, 1100 Chestnut Street, Vancouver) - Church Service
21, 8:00 PM (doors open at 7:00 PM) - Jazz Cellar (3611 West Broadway, Vancouver) - 8th Annual Stick Night, with Greg Howard, Tom Griesgraber, Jim Meyer and I - $10.
22, 8:00 PM - House Concert in Vancouver (private event)
23, 8:00 PM - House Concert in Vancouver, featuring several Stick Players (in town for the annual Vancouver Stick Seminar) and I; by donation. Space is limited; for the location, please contact Jim Meyer ASAP at jim@jimmeyer.ca.
24, 11:00 AM - Unity of the Valley (Unit13A - 15531 24 Avenue, South Surrey) - Church Service
28, 4:00 & 7:00 PM - Italian Cultural Centre (3075 Slocan Street, Vancouver) - family shows with The Euphorics (a cappella quartet) - $15.
31, 11:00 AM - Unity of Vancouver (5840 Oak Street, Vancouver) - Church Service
June
7, 10:30 AM - Centre for Spiritual Living, White Rock (14600 North Bluff Road, Centennial Park, White Rock) - Church Service
NEW WEB SITE CONTENT
As well as updating the blogs and calendars on my web sites, I’ve:
- added new photos from my House Concert with Jane Mortifee to my web site and to my MySpace page. (THANKS to my dear Sheila for taking the pictures, and to Lenore Rosen for the use of her camera!)
- added links to THREE great videos about House Concerts on the “Music Store/Book a Concert/Links” page of my web site:
- An intro to house concerts: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iC-9Xbn5Smo&feature=related
- House Concert Basics: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_s57pIzhfDA&feature=related
- You’re invited to a house concert!: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=try-z4-4h04
Happy May, everyone. Go with love!
With love and gratitude,
- Nathen
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www.myspace.com/nathenaswell
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Friday, April 17, 2009
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Hi Everyone -
Warm greetings and blessings to you all!
May you be filled with lovingkindness.
May you be safe and protected from all inner and outer dangers.
May you be well in body and mind.
May you be at ease and happy.
April: For me, it’s been about deepening what began last month (making new commitments and rediscovering the importance of ritual.) My daily NS Stick practising (www.stick.com/instruments/ns) has been grounding me and leading me into exciting new musical territory, and I was blessed to take part in a very powerful weekend that was rich in ritual (www.mkp.org/). Life is GOOD! With that, I offer you a video entitled “What One Can Do” (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTYrP651BEE), featuring the song “Do All You Can” by my dear friends Lori Sandstrom and Robert Anderson, known collectively as Devotion (www.devotionsings.com); may it inspire you as deeply as it inspires me. (If you have suggestions for inspirational media to include in a future newsletter, please drop me a line at nathenaswell@me.com.)
REPORT
Here are my highlights from the last month or so:
- Making music at the ANTN Conference in Scottsdale AZ (http://www.newthought.org/) with “Soul Co-op”, featuring Marcy Baruch (acoustic guitar and vocals), Rev. Pattie Weber (bandleader, keyboard and vocals), Rita Harrington (drums, percussion, acoustic guitar and vocals) and me (NS Stick and vocals). I also got to perform again with my dear colleague Michael Stillwater - ALWAYS a heart-opening experience! - and make many new friends in the New Thought community.
- Having my pal Shawn Soucy (drums, percussion, vocals) join me for both my regular Kirtan night (at East West Yoga) and Amir’s Kirtan night (at Yoga on 7th).
- Celebrating Easter by making music at the Centre for Spiritual Living in White Rock with the incredible Diane Lines (keyboard and vocals).
I feel RICHLY blessed to be able to make music with such beautiful and talented people. BIG THANKS to all! :-)
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
BIG NEWS:
- My next House Concert will be here in Vancouver on April 26th, and I’ll be sharing the bill with the legendary Jane Mortifee. (There’s already a waiting list! Details below.)
- This summer (Aug. 29-Sept. 5), my family is gathering in P.E.I. to celebrate my mom’s 75th birthday. The week after that (Sept. 6-11), I’m hoping to put together a little Eastern Canada “tour” (Halifax, Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto). If you have any suggestions for venues (or living rooms - I LOVE House Concerts!), please drop me a line at nathenaswell@me.com.
Here’s what my CALENDAR looks like in the coming month. I’d be honoured to see you at any of these events. (AND please remember that I welcome any and all opportunities to serve you with my music; just e-mail me with your ideas at nathenaswell@me.com.)
April
19, 11:00 AM - Unity of Vancouver (5840 Oak St., Vancouver) - Church Service
19, 7:00 PM - St. Andrew's-Wesley (1012 Nelson Ave., Vancouver) - Worship Service with Curt Allison
24, 7:00-9:00 PM - St. Paul's Anglican Church (1130 Jervis St., Vancouver) - Kirtan (Chanting) with Sandra Dawn, as people walk the Labyrinth
26, 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) - House Concert in Vancouver with Jane Mortifee (www.janemortifee.com) - $20. (Space is limited, so please RSVP with Nancy Mortifee at nancymortifee@me.com ASAP to reserve a spot and to get details on the concert’s location.)
May
3, 10:30 AM - St. Andrew's-Wesley (1012 Nelson Ave., Vancouver) - Church Service with Darryl Nixon (organ), David Sinclair (guitar), Buff Allen (drums), and vocal ensemble. (Minister: Rev. Gary Paterson)
8, 8:00-10:00 PM - East West Yoga (3574 W. 4th, Vancouver) - Kirtan (Chanting) with Sandra Dawn and Shawn Soucy - $15.
10, 10:30 AM - Centre for Spiritual Living, White Rock (14600 North Bluff Rd., Centennial Park, White Rock) - Church Service
NEW WEB SITE CONTENT
As well as updating the blogs and calendars on my web sites, I’ve:
- added new photos from the ANTN conference to my web site and to my MySpace page. (BIG THANKS to Michael Benjamin and Rita Harrington for the pics!)
- repackaged my two individual DVDs into one 2 DVD set, and it’s available here: http://bruha.com/Music_Store/music_store.html. (This link is also on the “Music Store/Book a Concert/Links” page of my web site. BIG THANKS to Tom Carter for the GREAT design of the new packaging!)
- added a link to a new positive music radio station (www.mindmasteryradio.com) on the “Music Store/Book a Concert/Links” page of my web site.
Happy April, everyone. Go with love!
With love and gratitude,
- Nathen
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Saturday, March 14, 2009
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Hi Everyone -
Warm greetings and blessings to you all!
May you be filled with lovingkindness.
May you be safe and protected from all inner and outer dangers.
May you be well in body and mind.
May you be at ease and happy.
March: The arrival of spring and new life. The energy in the air is inspiring me to make new commitments and (re)discover the importance of ritual in my life, with the biggest (re)commitment being to my instrument (http://www.stick.com/instruments/ns/) and my music - and I’m VERY excited about ALL that’s unfolding as a result (!!!). With that, I offer you both a speech (http://pianotree.wordpress.com/2008/09/06/inspirational-speech/) and a podcast (http://www.ascboston.org/downloads/podcast/080824.mp3) by Karl Paulnack, pianist and director of music division at Boston Conservatory, on the importance and power of music. May they inspire you as deeply as they have inspired me. (And if you have anything that you’d like to share with me about commitments and rituals in your life, I’d be happy and honoured to hear from you.)
I’m very grateful to all of the artists that contribute to Maplepost, a mailing list for members of the Canadian folk music community, and to the person who included the links to Karl Paulnack in one of their messages. If you have suggestions for inspirational media to include in a future newsletter, please drop me a line at nathenaswell@me.com.
REPORT
Here are my highlights from the last month or so:
- Performing at Kirtan (chanting) nights with my dear friend Sandra Dawn, and with the wise and open-hearted Amir O’Loughlin, and richly enjoying the evolution of the sacred sound generated with each of them;
- Serving several local New Thought churches with my music making, and relishing my deepening friendships at all of them;
- Being one of the performers at Unity of Vancouver’s annual “Metaphysical Mardi Gras” Coffee House, which is ALWAYS a hoot and a half (!).
BIG THANKS to all. :-)
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
BIG NEWS: I’m VERY excited about being a part of this month’s Affiliated New Thought Network Conference in Phoenix (http://www.newthought.org/conf_intro.htm). Harmonizing With Humanity’s Autism Awareness Music Fest, originally scheduled for Phoenix in May, has been downsized and will now be happening in Ojai on April 10th (http://harmonizingwithhumanity.com/index.php/autism-awareness-music-fest-2009-2.html).
Here’s what my CALENDAR looks like in the coming month. I’d be honoured to see you at any of these events. (AND please remember that I welcome any and all opportunities to serve you with my music; just e-mail me with your ideas at nathenaswell@me.com.)
March
13, 8:00-10:00 PM - East West Yoga (3574 W. 4th, Vancouver) - Kirtan (Chanting) with Sandra Dawn - $15.
15, 10:30 AM - Centre for Positive Living (14600 North Bluff Rd., Centennial Park, White Rock) - Church Service
22, 11:00 AM - Centre for Spiritual Living (1495 W. 8th Ave., 4th floor, Vancouver) - Church Service
23-27 - Franciscan Renewal Centre / Casa de Paz y Bien (5802 E. Lincoln Drive, Scottsdale, AZ) - ANTN (Affiliated New Thought Network) Conference
29, 10:30 AM - Centre for Positive Living (14600 North Bluff Rd., Centennial Park, White Rock) - Church Service
April
10, 8:00-10:00 PM - East West Yoga (3574 W. 4th, Vancouver) - Kirtan (Chanting) with Sandra Dawn - $15.
11, 8:00 PM - Yoga on 7th (156 East 7th, Vancouver) - Universal Kirtan (Chanting) with Amir
12, 10:30 AM - Centre for Positive Living (14600 North Bluff Rd., Centennial Park, White Rock) - Church Service
NEW WEB SITE CONTENT
As well as updating the blogs and calendars on my web sites, I’ve:
- added some new comments to the “Praise” section of my “Bio/Press/Praise” page (BIG THANKS to Rebecca Brewer of Altamont Springs, FL and to Jan Roscovich of Richmond, BC);
- added new photos from Unity of Vancouver’s “Metaphysical Mardi Gras” Coffee House to my web site and to my MySpace page. (BIG THANKS to Rita Britnell for her work behind the camera!)
Happy Spring, everyone. Go with love!
With love and gratitude,
- Nathen
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Friday, February 13, 2009
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Hi Everyone -
Warm greetings and blessings to you all!
May you be filled with lovingkindness.
May you be safe and protected from all inner and outer dangers.
May you be well in body and mind.
May you be at ease and happy.
February: The month in which we celebrate LOVE. May we honour this month by first loving ourselves, so that we may then more fully love all those around us.
This month’s video offering exemplifies this quite beautifully: www.thelastlecture.com. (Click on “Watch The Last Lecture” at the bottom of the left-hand column.) It’s the last lecture given by Professor Randy Pausch before he died (less than a year after this lecture) of pancreatic cancer, and is truly an act of love for himself, his family, and his students and colleagues. (The video is about 90 minutes long, AND please trust me when I say that you’ll be very happy that you made the time to watch it.)
BIG thanks to my dear friend Nancy Mortifee for this month’s video. If you have suggestions for videos to include in future newsletters, please drop me a line at nathenaswell@me.com.
REPORT
Here are my highlights from the last month or so:
- Performing Kirtan (Chants) with my dear friend Sandra Dawn in our new “home” at East West Yoga. (BEAUTIFUL energy there!)
- Working two very talented folks into The Hitmen (now re-named The Hits): Russell Marsland (guitar and vocals) and Aimée Ayotte (vocals). Welcome aboard, you two; I’m VERY happy to be making music with the both of you!
- Subbing in Famous Players, another local corporate band. GREAT fun. Thanks, Courtenay, for your leadership, and Kelly, for your vision!
- Kicking off the first House Concert in my new series by sharing the bill with local guitar wizard David Sinclair, and playing to a full house. BIG thanks to all who atttended, and to David for the gifts of his musicianship, gentle humour and friendship.
- Playing my NS Stick at ALL of this month’s performances! I’m thrilled to now be able to bring the “colours” of this beautiful instrument to all of my music making, and I’m very excited about deepening my exploration of it. BIG thanks to Emmett Chapman and to Ned Steinberger for inventing it!
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
BIG NEWS: In March, I’ll be performing at the Affiliated New Thought Network Conference (in Phoenix), and in May, I’ll be performing at Harmonizing With Humanity’s Autism Awareness Music Fest (also in Phoenix). Please take a minute to read the announcement below about the HwH Fest, and see if getting involved with it and with HwH resonates for you:
"Announcing Harmonizing with Humanity’s first-ever live Music Festival in Arizona!
AUTISM AWARENESS MUSIC FEST
May 2-3, 2009
I’d like to share with you an organization that I’ve just been invited to be part of. It’s called Harmonizing with Humanity and it’s very important on the scale of supporting different causes.
If you live anywhere near Arizona or feel inspired to travel to be part of history in the making and are interested in attending one of the most unique music festivals of our time (while supporting an important cause), this weekend is something you will not want to miss!
And… as a beloved fan you also have a great opportunity to be exposed to other like-minded artists from the positive music genre (17 Indie musicians) who will share the stage with one big national act soon to be announced.
Also, Harmonizing with Humanity’s first album is being launched in mid February showcasing Indie artists and original songs. “The Life That’s Chosen Me” will be their first project initiative to create a vehicle for donations that will go back to schools and organizations (for special needs children) that depend on funding from private sponsors.
Click here for more information and to sign up for our mailing list (don’t worry we won’t be bombarding you) to be part of a growing music community that I would love to share with you. We’ll be doing two big events per year and we need your support to get this grassroots effort started.
This is a great way to start the year off by supporting music and all different causes at the same time. The May event just happens to be about supporting autism. They are now having talks about creating musical tours to raise awareness in cities across the country. If you are interested, you could request your city and bring famous musicians right to your home town!
CLICK HERE TO READ ALL ABOUT MUSIC FEST 2009 AND KEEP UP TO DATE TO FIND OUT WHO’S SINGING AND SPEAKING, AND REGISTER YOURSELF.
http://www.HarmonizingwithHumanity.com
Since this music festival supports autism awareness, please forward this to any friends who would like to support this cause."
Here’s what my CALENDAR looks like in the coming month. I’d be honoured to see you at any of these events. (AND please remember that I welcome any and all opportunities to serve you with my music; just e-mail me with your ideas at nathenaswell@me.com.)
February
13, 8:00-10:00 PM - East West Yoga (3574 W. 4th, Vancouver) - Kirtan (Chanting) with Sandra Dawn - $15. (Chairs are available, or bring a cushion to sit on the floor.)
15, 10:30 AM - Centre for Positive Living (14600 North Bluff Rd., Centennial Park, White Rock) - Church Service
15, 7:00 PM - St. Andrew's-Wesley (1012 Nelson Ave., Vancouver) - Worship Service with Curt Allison
24, 7:30 PM - Unity of Vancouver (5840 Oak St., Vancouver) - Metaphysical Mardi Gras Coffeehouse Concert
March
1, 11:00 AM - Unity of Vancouver (5840 Oak St., Vancouver) - Church Service
7, 8:00 PM - Yoga on 7th (156 East 7th, Vancouver) - Universal Kirtan (Chanting) with Amir
8, 11:00 AM - Spiritual Centre for Dynamic Living (H. R. MacMillan Space Centre, 1100 Chestnut Street) - Church Service
NEW WEB SITE CONTENT
As well as updating the calendar on all three of my web sites, I’ve:
- increased the size of my web site “windows”, and improved or replaced the background images on every page;
- added some new comments about my House Concert with David Sinclair to my “Bio/Press/Praise” page (scroll down to the bottom of the page to see them);
- added new photos of my House Concert with David to my web site and to my MySpace page.
Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone. Go with love!
With love and gratitude,
- Nathen
www.nathenaswell.com
www.myspace.com/nathenaswell
www.sonicbids.com/nathenaswell
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Saturday, January 10, 2009
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Hi Everyone -
Warm greetings and blessings to you all!
May you be filled with lovingkindness.
May you be safe and protected from all inner and outer dangers.
May you be well in body and mind.
May you be at ease and happy.
January: A time of renewal. May we all feel energized and excited about the year ahead, and may 2009 contain blessings of all kinds for each and every one of us. :-)
I got a lot of great feedback about the video that I shared with you last month, so I’ve decided to make this a “regular feature” of my newsletter. This month, I have this one to share: www.wisdombook.org. As a very dear friend once said to me, “All that we can offer each other is our own experience” - ! BIG thanks to Derrik Jordon, my talented musical buddy in Vermont, for this month’s video. (If you have suggestions for videos to include in future newsletters, please drop me a line at nathenaswell@me.com.)
REPORT
December is always one of the busiest months of the year for me, and this year was no exception! Here are my monthly highlights:
- Performing at Unity of Vancouver’s Christmas Candlelighting Service - ALWAYS a highlight of the season. Thanks team!
- Performing at Tsawwassen United Church’s Advent Candlelight Gathering, and at the Labyrinth at St. Paul’s Anglican Church, with my dear friend Sandra Dawn. Sandra and I are really finding “our sound” together, and we’re very excited about our plans for the new year. (Details below.) BIG thanks, Sandra (aka “99”)!
- Performing at Rev. Mary Kay Ducey’s “Festival of the Holy Night”, and having my dear friend Joyanna Anthony tell me afterwards that when I play my NS Stick, I’m playing my heart. BIG thanks, Joyanna, for being a constant source of inspiration to me. :-)
- Performing at many corporate events with my pals in The Hitmen, and with my gal pals Brenda Kay and Joani Bye in The Charles Dickens Carolers. Thanks teams! (And SPECIAL THANKS to Lee Worden, guitarist for The Hitmen for 9 years, who is now moving on to other adventures. Lee, you’re a treasure! Thanks for many great shared moments on AND off stage!)
- Enjoying Vancouver’s record snowfall, and heeding Mother Nature’s advice to STOP and rest.
- The work continues on new songs for my next CD. BIG thanks to everyone in my songwriters circle for their support and encouragement.
UPCOMING PERFORMANCES
BIG NEWS: (1) Sandra Dawn and I have found a new home for our Kirtan nights. Starting this month, on the second Friday of the month, we’ll be at East West Yoga, which is just a few doors away from Banyen Books. (Details are below.)
(2) Also starting this month, I’m launching a House Concert series. The debut concert will feature my esteemed colleague David Sinclair (touring & recording guitarist for artists including Sarah McLachlan, kd lang, Michael Buble, and Daniel Powter) and I. (Details are below.)
Here’s what my calendar looks like in the coming month. I’d be honoured to see you at any of these events. (AND please remember that I welcome any and all opportunities to serve you with my music; just e-mail me with your ideas at nathenaswell@me.com.)
January
9, 8:00-10:00 PM - East West Yoga (3574 W. 4th, Vancouver) - Kirtan (Chanting) with Sandra Dawn - $15. (Chairs are available, or bring a cushion to sit on the floor.)
11, 11:00 AM - Spiritual Centre for Dynamic Living (H. R. MacMillan Space Centre Auditorium / Vancouver Planetarium, 1100 Chestnut Street) - Church Service
18, 10:30 AM - Centre for Positive Living (Centennial Park, 14600 North Bluff Rd., White Rock) - Church Service
18, 7:00 PM - St. Andrew's-Wesley (1012 Nelson Ave., Vancouver) - Worship Service with Curt Allison
30 & 31, 9:00 PM - Villa Casino (4331 Dominion Street, Burnaby) - With Famous Players
February
1, 11:00 AM - Unity of Vancouver (5840 Oak St., Vancouver) - Church Service
8, 2, 10:30 AM - Centre for Positive Living (Centennial Park, 14600 North Bluff Rd., White Rock) - Church Service
8, 7:00 PM (doors open at 6:30 PM) - House Concert in Vancouver with David Sinclair (www.davidsinclairmusic.com) - $20. (Space is limited, so please RSVP me at nathenaswell@me.com before Friday Feb. 6th to reserve a spot and to get details on the concert’s location.)
NEW WEB SITE CONTENT
As well as updating the calendar on all three of my web sites, I’ve:
- updated my website design software, which has enabled me to increase the size of my web page “windows”. (Sorry that my background images look a little strange at the moment; I’ll be fixing that ASAP by replacing them with higher resolutions of the same images.)
- added a new photo (of Sandra Dawn and I) to my web site, and to my MySpace page;
- got a new e-mail address, so that I can keep in touch with you at home and on my new iPhone (!). It’s nathenaswell@me.com.
Happy New Year, everyone. Go with love!
With love and gratitude,
- Nathen
www.nathenaswell.com
www.myspace.com/nathenaswell
www.sonicbids.com/nathenaswell
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