EXHIBIT A:

This September, I am going to debut my very first blog (title TBA), where I plan to chronicle this time of great discovery. There, I'll offer the real-deal explanation as to why I've taken this slow-motion detour, and why I've chosen to share the ride with others, via the written word. I hope you'll take a gander at my missives, and perhaps find some insight, inspiration, or at least, entertainment, in the observations and ruminations I shall document in "real" time during this uncharted voyage. (occasional audio and video clips included.)

In the meantime, I do indeed have a small request, and I'm delighted to tell you that it's on the passionate music-making - and sharing - front!

In leaving the city for a while, I'm not only able to focus more thoughtfully on writing and developing songs, but on traveling, and sharing them with others. Having lowered my overhead by, er...9,000%, I'm now in a position to forgo the day gig and bring greater attention to booking shows. I'm excited to let you know that I've chosen to do just that, through one unique and meaningful listening experience, in particular.  Also known as...

Over the course of the next year, I will be performing house concerts exclusively, throughout the USA and Europe!

EXHIBIT B:

House concerts are incredible. They're also a time-honored tradition designed to bring music lovers up close and personal with artists and their expression, and vice versa. To learn more about my new "Song Sweet Song" house concert initiative, and to find out how you can host (yup!) one of these extraordinary events, click the image above or the link down below to my website, where I include the full skinny, along with a nifty 3-minute promo video. I'm also including below a link to some logistical info and concert hosting basics!

I've officially launched this "quiet" endeavor with some fantastic bookings, and am excited to build from there.  However, as coordinating concerts in people's homes involves...well, homes, and people who want to host concerts in them, I realize that I need to cast my booking net as wide as I can, to keep this sweet vision alive. And so, I am asking you, dear friends and soulful readers (if you've come this far, clearly, this is not lip service) for your help in connecting me to as many happy hosts a girl with a birdsong to share can find. And yes - this means YOU! 

If you'd like join together with friends and experience a magical night of song in the comfort of your own home, flat, bungalow, tiki hut, farmhouse or log cabin, or if you know of someone who might, drop me a line anytime at: info@daniellegasparro.com. I'd love to hear from you. And, sing for you!

The regions/dates I am now booking within the US are (generally) as follows:
SEPTEMBER: Southeast
OCTOBER: Northeast
NOVEMBER: West and North West
DECEMBER 2009 - FEBRUARY 2010: Anywhere!
European concerts to be scheduled March - April 2010.

Well...there you have it. A big update and a small request. Infinite thanks to all of you for bringing your attention to both! I'll be in touch again soon with the latest skinny from the Sleepy South HQ, including info on my upcoming blog. Until then, be well and keep rockin' your birdsongs, you melodious beings you!
 
And now back to our regularly scheduled open sky. Which I gladly offer each of you, a little dose of. :)

Ciao, friends.

First up - a warm thank you to any and all who have come out to Vivaldi this month to share in the great vibes of the venue, and to support me and the music. What a blast it's been to escape the dust of the outer world for a while, all via song, all before the sun goes down... Who knew!

For those of you who can come out tonight and share in said good vibes, I'll be singing and playing with very special guests Raphael McGregor (lap steel) & Erik Lawrence (sax/flute). And, YOU! (good vibe generator)

As a reminder, this is indeed the last week of what has been a truly fantastical monthlong residency. I've grown exponentially, as both a musican and inspired, foolish mortal, and the music, well...it is flourishing. It's been a genuine, priceless honor to have the support of the venue, the audience, and some of my generous, brilliant musical friends, in order to make that happen.

Hope to see you this week...please come down and join us if you can. Life is short, let's savor it together, over song.

All my thanks,
danielle

CAFFE VIVALDI
The Birdsong Music Hour
*6:00pm - 7:00pm* (7:30pm when venue schedule permits)
TUES - SATURDAY
32 Jones St. (btwn Bleecker/West 4th)
NYC U there!
No cover. Yes mmmmusic.

WITH SPECIAL GUESTS:
Wed 5/27: Raphael McGregor (lap steel) & Erik Lawrence (sax/flute)
Thurs 5/28 - Sarah Manning (alto sax)
Fri 5/29 - Erik Lawrence returns!
Sat 5/30 - You'll/we'll see... :) THE LAST NIGHT - COME!


Below are some sweet photos taken by Erik Lawrence. That's Sarah Manning pouring it out on alto sax..


singing is sharing. sharing is caring.



a blurry shot with a clear and soulful center



living in nyc for 12 years + taking risks + following your creative sparks = music. ;)



“Music describes that which cannot be said, upon which it is impossible to be silent."
- (my) unkown (hero)

Friends, tonight begins the second week of my monthlong residency at Caffe Vivaldi, "The Birdsong Music Hour". It's been a blast so far, and I'm thrilled for the chance to share more and more music with you in the club's relaxed, intimate setting, by way of their gorgeous piano.

What an honor it will be to express the music this week, with some spectacular guests...

TONIGHT! TUES 5/12
Ryan Vaughn (sweet cajon grooves)
WED 5/13
Erik Lawrence (saxophonic radiance)
THURS 5/14
Ryan Scott (guitar and harmony vocals that make you go "mmmm")
FRI & SAT 5/15 & 16
Raphael McGregor (sentient & soulful lap steel) and Erik Lawrence returns!

Come. It's more fun when you do. :)

As a reminder, the music takes place early from: **6pm to 7-7:30pm**

As another reminder - thank you for reading, for listening...

Happy suntime,
danielle

Friends and music lovers,

I'm thrilled to let you know about a wonderful residency I'm performing throughout the month of May, in NYC. Please see below for the full details on this lovely musical affair. Caffe Vivaldi is a warm and intimate listening room, with fantastic vibes.

The residency "officially" begins on Tuesday May 5th, but I quietly kicked things off a few nights ago. Both shows were really great, at once a blend of thoughtful and spirited fun. (partly because they were well-attended - thank you to all who "quietly" came out!) Though I've honestly not been ready to take on this kind of musical adventure until now, it was so much fun that I actually found myself thinking, "Wow. Why haven't I done this sooner?"

I hope that you can make it down to relax with me, the music, and the vibes for a while. At times, I'll be performing w/special guests, at other times, I'll be flying solo. But always, I'll be seated at the club's gorgeous piano. Which, I should say, was the inspiration for the whole shebang.

And so, there you have it. Score one for the inspired, uncharted journey. Which, as ever, I thank you and your sweet ears, for being a part of.

See you at the caffe!

Yours truly, in song and spirit,
danielle

NYC-based Singer-Songwriter
DANIELLE GASPARRO
Performing every week in May, with special guests, as part of a sweet spring residency.
The Birdsong Music Hour
6:00 - 7:00pm
Tuesdays – Saturdays
May 1st through May 30th
w/Lap steel guitarist Raphael McGregor every FRI & SAT
No Cover/Donations Requested
32 Jones Street, btwn Bleecker/West 4th
http://www.daniellegasparro.com
http://www.caffevivaldi.com