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Jessie Haynes



Last Updated: 11/25/2009

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Status: Married
City: Long Island
State: New York
Country: US
Signup Date: 12/6/2005

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Monday, November 09, 2009 

Current mood:  grateful
Category: Music
Wow I am in awe of just how fantastic last night's show was at the patchogue autumn arts festival. We gathered once again in the lobby at the Patchogue Theatre and the evening consisted of music, followed by poetry, followed by music, followed by poetry - all fantastic. An ecclectic array of so many approaches, so many muses, all in one room. The most amazing part of the whole thing was that there were people 'signing' for the deaf and hearing impaired for every act! The intellegence and passion that goes into signing really blew me away. Thank you Christopher Capobianco for including me in yet another wonderful and inspiring night. My hats off to you... ;)
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Friday, October 16, 2009 

Current mood:  blessed
Category: Music
Last night was October's edition of Original Voices at the Vail. I am amazed at how the night has grown. The main stage is such a beautiful room. If you've never been there, you'd definitely be surprised to find this old opera house - now 128 years old in the middle of down town Riverhead! I'm so grateful that I get to spend as much time there as I do. It has become an old friend to me.
We had a lot of open mikers, and every one of them was good ;) I love seeing so many different styles come to one stage in one night. E3 came down to play unexpectedly and they were nothing short of phenomenal. I was scheduled to play as well but actually gave up my spot so they'd have a 30 minute set. That's how good they are! Next month I am going to play though!
My house is very quiet & peaceful right now. The dogs, cats and frogs are napping. There is a chilly rain at my windows and Lily is at school. I think I'll make my way up to the music room and see what arises.
)O(
ps... click here to go to the OVaV myspace where there is a youtube I posted of E3 playing last night
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Saturday, October 03, 2009 

Current mood:  blissful
Category: Travel and Places
Wow it seems like summer was long, full and really wonderful. That was the first summer in a long time where I really felt that I fully enjoyed it. Maybe it's because I made sure to spend more time at the beach. And I found an old beat up paper back which I hungrily read while I sat on the beach, in the garden and in bed at night. (Poppy Z Brite's "Lost Souls" - a great vampire recommendation) And of course I played a looooot of gigs... at the beach, on stages, private parties, where everrrr. I took my daughter on adventures to new places, with no time limit, and ordered a whole lot of chinese food for dinner.
But I had to put my recording on hold for the most part. So with the end of summer came a renewed commitment to getting the next CD completed. And I dove into that whole heartedly. The best part is heading out to E. Setauket to RPR Records with my tracks to work with my old pal Steve. I haven't seen much of him lately so now it's really nice to have a regular time we are in the studio together. So far I'm really happy with everything that's been completed. I still feel a little stressed out about the songs that haven't even begun, but I know it will all come together exactly as it's meant to. And when it's meant to. Still it's a lot to think about.
I went to Pagan Pride Day in Battery Park last weekend. What a perfect day it was, too! The weather was just amazing - sunny, but just cool enough. There were great vendors, great performers and I especially loved doing my friend Dawn's kitchen witchery workshop. She is really charismatic and inspiring when it comes to cooking! I was there for the opening & closing rituals, too. And luckily I met my good friend Tracy at the Tarot workshop and we were able to hang out the rest of the day together & catch the train home. I almost made it to her drum circle afterwards but was too tired. I had caught an 8:30am train to the city and didn't get home til after 10pm, lol. Guess I aint the spring chicken I once was. So drum circles next time!
Speaking of festivals, I'm really looking forward to Samhain this year. (When am I not?!) But I looked up the LI Witches Fest and it doesn't appear to be happening this year... which is a bummer. It was GREAT last year! I will have to scout around & see what else is cooking. Of course I'll head out to Who-ville for that annual witches masquerade. Lots of fun. Probably play a few tunes, too. And I don't have a destination for Halloween night after trick or treating with my daughter, who wants to be mother nature - GREAT costume idea?!!!
Well I guess I'm done rambling for now... I'm heading to the theater tonight to record an old Sweet Little Sister song with Trina for the CD. It's going to be fun to be at the theater all alone - on that huge stage recording, with the full moon shining through the windows!  Hope it comes out good!
)O( Jessie
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Monday, June 08, 2009 

Current mood:  blessed
Category: Life
Welcome to June. Summer is not here in a solstice way quite yet, but it's here in 'Hamptons' attitude, (the good, the bad & the ugly), and it's here in the vibrant green richness that surrounds me and the bird's proud songs, even cherished by me at dawn,  and the calendar is booming with commitments and possibilities.

Having personally thrown a handful of birthday and graduation parties during the 'ify' months as far as weather goes, I am quite thoroughly relaxed now and in the moment. Funny how a few months of unavoidable chaos can also bare gifts.

The weather if mercifully cool. Perfect in the mid 60's. And everything is bursting to the point that the blooms to come in August almost seem illegal. I 'loaf' down to the bus stop in my hot pink two dollar rubber flip flops. Yeah baby. This is the life. This is what it's aallll about. The moment. This moment. Our street is blooming it's head off - teaming with new critters. The once piled snowbanks have nourished all that the eye beholds. My senses are hit from every angle. My nose distracts me as scents as permiable as the old lady in Macy's perfume hits me. It takes me a minute to adjust, but after the initial shock I revel in the pleasure of the flower's power.  Even the itching of my eyes is just another note of the song that this beloved season has brought our way.  Long Island summer with all it's bounty, history and this moment.

2009, June 3
Currently listening:
This Is Somewhere
By Grace Potter & the Nocturnals
Release date: 2007-08-07
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Monday, March 09, 2009 

Current mood:  adventurous
Category: Travel and Places
Well it's that time of year again - and I"m just now embracing the joy of the adventure ahead. I'm going back to my other home, California for my yearly visit. I can already hear the Pacific's sweet song, a familiar & much loved voice welcoming me home. This year I feel a certain mystery is awaiting. There is a new kind of excitement that I'm experiencing. I feel as though I am on the edge of discovering something I've been meant to do for a long time coming. And yet I have no large expectations. Fly home and be there, then fly home again. Perhaps there is some part of me that is calling other parts of me to the circle that has been broken for so long. And I am revelling in the anticipation of what I"m about to be shown, what I"m about to learn.
Currently reading:
The Tragedy of Puddin'head Wilson
By Mark Twain
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Friday, March 06, 2009 

Current mood:  cheerful
Category: Life

Oy! Just wanted to blooooog for a moment and say that my life is so crazy right now. There's so much going on! But it's all good so no complaints. Heading out to Regular's Music Cafe tonight to play with The Goods aka Annie Morgan, Trina Michne & myself. Show starts around 6:30. Nice and early, lol!
And the recording is going well so far. I'm happy with the 4 tracks that are ready to take to the BIG studio for finishing touches, mixing & mastering. I've got a song in the works with Trina & Bosco - can't wait to get some stand up bass added by my old pal "Clutch" and then vox. And I"ll be doing some recording with the 'boys' next. 4 songs or so. I've got a couple of acoustic tracks in the works as well. Should be interesting when it's all put together.
I'm going to California next week to my 'other home' where I grew up. I can't wait to take a bike ride in Venice & see all the cool artisan items lined up on the boardwalk. Hope the weather's nice. Anything's better than 3 feet of snow, which is not melting fast enough for me. At least you can see my bird feeder now. And then I"m going to head back to Echo Park for some great mexican food & to visit the hill & get myself centered. I'm really looking forward to seeing a very old friend - my first ever band mate, Monique Caravello - now Zarcone, who recently got back in touch with me. And of course my crazy & beloved adventurous friend Laura who is ready for a vaca herself. Super mom! Hey - it's her birthday today! I must call her.
After I get back from LA it'll be time for the 1 year show for Original Voices at the Vail. The feature is Katie Pearlman - who is a really talented lady and very down to earth & likeable person. This is Mar 19 - come check her out if you can. You wont be dissappointed. She reminded me of my Sweet Little Sister days when she ended her set with Rush's Tom Sawyer. (She fronts the band & plays drums) www.myspace.com/katiepearlman I think?! And www.myspace.com/originalvoicesatthevail
I have a couple of new videos I've been trying to get on the web but for some reason they aren't cooperating. But I"ll have new videos & gigs to post very soon.  I've got some great old Sweet Little Sister videos - too funny!! And some from OVaV.
But now I"m heading out the door for some fresh air. TGIF. Been on the computer way too much this week. Time for some outdoors & musica!
Enjoy the day!
;) Jessie
ps I made a new musical friend last week. (The circle is ever expanding!) He's here on the island, too & has some really great music to check out! www.myspace.com/alanstjon
 

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Sunday, February 22, 2009 

Current mood:  bouncy
Category: Music
Anyone out there have really good advice on how to mic a dunan? I'm learnin as I go here. And really loving it so far! We have 2 songs down & 2 to go. I'm working with a Fostex VF160 - I've recorded a couple of albums with it so far. And hey - any info on replacing the hard drive? I did it once before but have heard thru the grapevine you can't buy hard drives for it just anywhere any more. Kind of scary.
Tanx a lot Pals!!
)O( Jessie
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Sunday, February 15, 2009 

Current mood:  accomplished
Category: School, College, Greek
Forgive me but I need to give myself a little pat on the back and what better place to do it?  I thought I'd completed a Bachelors program I have been working on for 2 years now thru the University of Metaphysical Sciences online a week ago & then realized I was missing a few electives. Tonight I completed my last course & as I look back on all the courses I've read and meditations I've done (a lot of these courses come with meditations)

I'm really enjoying taking a moment to think about all I've experienced.
... And I think I'll take a little time off to finish the recording I've whole heartedly embarked on this year.

MS 101 Meditation Skills Passed Complete
WR 101 World Religions Passed Complete
CS 105 Shadow Work Passed Complete
CS 106 Transforming Personality Passed Complete
CS 102 Enneagram Passed Complete
IS 102 Psychic Skills Passed Complete
IS 108 Connecting With Angels Passed Complete
WR 105 Gods, Goddesses & Mythology Passed Complete
WR 107 Witchcraft Passed Complete
HS 103 Herbs & Natural Medicines Passed Complete
MS 103 Colors & Symbols Passed Complete
MS 105 Mantras And Mudras Passed Complete
CS 101 Archetypes Passed Complete
WR 102 Spiritual Teachers Passed Complete
CS 103 Communication Skills Passed Complete
MS 104 Unlocking Creativity Passed Complete
CP 100 Bachelors Creative Project Passed Complete
DR 100 Dreams & Dreaming Passed Complete
CM 100 A Course In Miracles Passed Complete
IS 104 Channeling Skills 1 Passed Complete
WR 104 Native American Traditions Passed Complete
IS 107 Phenomena Passed Complete
IS 106 Astrology Basics Passed Complete
MF 100 Manifesting Skills Passed Complete
HS 101 Cleansing and Fasting Passed Complete
HS 102 Pranayama Passed Complete
CS 107 Emotional Well-Being Passed Complete
CS 108 First Causes-Core Issues Passed Complete
IS 105 Crystals & Gemstones Passed Complete
EM 100 Energy of Money Passed Complete
IS 101 Chakras And Auras Passed Complete
MS 102 Hypnosis and Beyond Passed Complete
CS 110 Anger Management Passed Complete
CS 104 Affirmations & Reprogramming Passed Complete
IS 103 Divination Systems Passed Complete
WR 108 Shamanism Passed Complete
WR 106 Wizards, Magical Creatures & Adepts Passed Complete
RC 100 Reincarnation Passed Complete
CS 109 Inner-Child Work Passed Complete
WR 103 Christianity: Mystical Beginnings Passed Complete
GA 304 Gaia, Mother Earth Passed Complete
CE 310 Ceremonies, Equinox, Solstice Passed Complete
CS 321 Coping With Stress Through Mindfulness Passed Complete
MM 323 Mary Magdalene Passed Complete
FS 303 Feng Shui Passed Complete
CW 301 Creative Writing In The Metaphysical Field Passed Complete
PT 316 Polarity Therapy Passed Complete
AY 314 Ayurveda Passed Complete
QB 306 Qabalah Passed Complete
LB 317 Sacred Labyrinths Passed Complete

 
 
Currently watching:
The Lord of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Ring (Platinum Series Special Extended Edition)
Release date: 2002-11-12
3:41 AM 
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Thursday, February 12, 2009 

Current mood:  busy
Category: Music
Whew what a week!! Busy as can be but so fun! Last weekend Tracy Hamilton aka Dunan Mama brought her spirit drum out as well as her bag of tricks & layed down some tasty percussion on 2 songs for my upcoming CD. I'm really happy with both although I'm finding it hard to get a mix I'm happy with. It's interesting learning how to mic up different kinds of drums. I'm not confident that I'm good at it yet, but I'm confident enough with what I've got down! I love the tracks! Plus I had so much fun with Tracy - it's kind of impossible not to - she is such an upbeat, spirited lady.

I also had 2 other musical birds of a feather, Jan & Jen (aka The Flamingos) come to play on the same 2 tracks as Tracy and they really complimented each other well. Jan has a great acoustic style and when you put it with Jen's mandolin it creates a character all it's own that I'm really glad will be part of this collection of music!

Yesterday I zipped over to Southampton to Trina & Bosco's house to lay down some tracks for a song that they wrote together called "Almost Summertime." We did it as a Cowgirl Ecstasy tune years ago, with Trina singing & I usually sing "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" on it as well. So you've got the Winter vs Summer balancing act going on. I'm planning on writing a Yule verse in place of the Christmas verse though, since it's going on my CD now. And as if the Sun God knew I was honoroing him he shined down nice & strong on us depsite the fact that it is February.  So we plugged the gypsy recording studio in right on Trina's cozy front porch, complete with a rocking chair that she painted surf boards on. The tracks came down lickety split and I am really looking forward to adding vox soon. I can't believe how many years it's taken me to get to do some recording with Bosco. We've been friends for as long as I've known Trina. I remember when they were dating - jamming at their wedding! And Bosco was one of the players at the first open mike I ever played at. I will never forget how cool he was - very supportive & non intimidating. Still to this day he is one of the most talented & dedicated guitarists I've ever known & he is still humble as ever. And to have T & him playing together really thrilled me. They are so adorable!!!  

That's it for now.... I'm in crazy mixing mode. I have demos to get to the next batch of volunteers. The biggest task being the core of songs that I'll play with the band. I've decided to bring my equipment to the Vail & record those songs on the old haunted stage. Can't wait for that!!
 
 
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Monday, February 02, 2009 

Category: Music
One of the friends in my ever expanding musical circle, Jen, invited her over to her new house on FrYday. It is a beautiful, log cabiny kind of house in the woods. She made some killer vegan chili & we all sat around drinking wine & then broke out the instruments. I find that I am short on song suggestions some times. Seems I have a book of covers, as well as a memory filled with clubs and many a set list. But after a busy day, a nice meal, Wiiine, (or white russians, lol!), and the clock approaching tomorrow faster than I care to acknowledge,  I always seem to fall short of a song idea. When you're playing original music at this sort of thing, you have to call out chord changes... and that becomes work. I think my friends think I"m just lazy cause I don't want to play leader. But the truth is I'm BORED with all the songs I know, LOL AND I don't feel excited about relaying all the chord changes involved. But on FRYday I thought it'd be funny to play a few of my own & see how annoying I could be with all my chords. As we went from verse to bridge to chorus to 2nd bridge to verse to chorus to exclamations of "aaaahhh!" I laughed & barrelled away, enjoying the ride I was producing. The girls are fucking tough & kept up damn well for all the vegan chili & wine they'd consumed. (Animals!) I am so lucky to have such an amazing group of talented & supportive friends. Can't wait til we do it again.
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Converstations running dry
I'm like a tack in the corner of your eye
Only to be pushed inside
Pick me up, push me in, blame the pain on me

I'm in the corner of the ring
I've got my gloves way up high above my head
Takin on reality
Strike the bell, knock it down, take another round

And I know just how you like it
Sweet & calm
Drop the bomb

Can you take me all the way?
I've stumbled for so long
I climb your hill, I tumble down
I can't wait to find out

How long before you break?
And can I trust myself
I write the words, I cast the spell
I can't wait to find out

Am I the kindling for your heart?
Stuck on you, like the dog that's at your feet
I'm left holding the last match
Strike the box, tiny spark, til it fades away

And I know just how you like it
Sweet & calm
Drop the bomb

Can you take me all the way? ....
 
Currently reading:
The Out-of-Sync Child: Recognizing and Coping with Sensory Processing Disorder, Revised Edition
By Carol Stock Kranowitz
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