March News....gigs!

It's been quiet in Teporah-land over the winter. After the piano bar I was playing in regularly took out the piano, I decided to re-focus my energies to nothingness. Sometimes, letting things go brings other energies into your space. If it's too hard to paddle up stream, it's okay to let go and just float with the current. So that's what I did. The first gig of my fresh new outlook was Friday evening at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Reston. I admit, I love playing to a Unitarian crowd. They are good people! I had a great time. The crowd was super sweet, I sold a few CDs (one was a birthday present, you all know how special that feels), and shared alot of love, both ways. Thank you Doug Sedgewick for inviting me into your church's space for an evening!

It's a month of firsts. I've had Crush Wine on my radar after a good friend in Annapolis suggested I play there. The owner figured he'd give me a try, so I'm looking forward to that on the 23rd. He said it's always packed on Fridays, so I hope there's a corner for my piano! It will be really nice to play in Annapolis again, as I have some good friends, and fans down there.

And another first is coming up on the 31st. It's an open mic where I'm the feature, at a sweet little hipped out coffee shop in the Arts District by North Ave, a block from Joe Squared.

I'm enjoying playing out again...that's for sure! And it's a different vibe than last year...

Teporah

News and Happenings

This month has been an exciting combination of firsts. My first show at 7West Bistro in Towson, and my first official video recordings. I recorded at Ty Ford studios, simply renditions of some recent songs to keep a flow, and new material online, despite not having the funding to produce a CD right now. (Eventually will come some day!)

I've also been really, really enjoying playing at a new piano bar in Canton, Baltimore, which has a grand piano, and a wonderful vibe, as well as clientele.

I hope to see you at a show soon!

Teporah

The song 'Hot Potato' used in a short film

I met Daki online through a screenwriters website that linked composers and songwriters with producers looking for music for their films. We hooked up and she immediately gravited toward the song 'Hot Potato', and used it in her first Indie Film. It's the perfect match for the scene. Check it out!

Christmas Eve at Joe Squared

I wasn't sure who would show up on a cold New Year's Eve, but in fact, some friends and fans showed up, and the small crowd didn't mind that I dug out some Christmas Carols. It turned out actually, that the book I had found in my Grandfather's antique file drawer cabinet was his, published in 1935. I love starting songs with a verse, then doing several rounds of piano only, mixing up the mood from pensive to intense, then bringing in a few more verses.

I think it went over well, and I also played some of my covers, and originals. The hot toddy that they gave me from the bar helped my scratchy throat, and of course, I finished the night with some delicious risotto.

Great gig at the Whistling Oyster on Friday

I played with Missy Smith (aka Queen Earth) and Brooks Long, who stayed for the later set. Great crowd, lots of beautiful music. This is a new spot for me; the next date on November 19th. I'm really looking forward to it; hoping to bring in another singer-songwriter to share the evening. Good food (I had delicious potato leek soup, and asparagus), and a nice selection of drinks. It's a quaint bar, with a wood-burning fireplace in the dining room, right on the square, and always has a decent crowd of music-loving, mellow folks, out for a good time.

Terra Cafe Artist Hang Spot Monday Nights

Love the new artist/musician hang out spot on Mondays at Terra Cafe in Charles Village. It's a warm vibe with Jahiti from Brown Fish, and great food. Bring a guitar, piano, or your voice....