This pic is of me playing an acoustic set for the Around the Coyote Fest yesterday. I had never been to the gathering before and was surrounded by such creativity, color, textures, expressive pieces that represent a moment in time.
My stage was set up at The Around the Coyote Gallery. Jim and Carlo of Curium Studios were gracious enough to come out and tape the acoustic side of my life. Remember the video that I posted on this website of my cd release? Well , Curium was also responsible for that. We are working on a documentary that gives you an insiders look to what my life is like everyday. I do acoustic shows, full band shows, try to market myself, nurture a growing fan base, give back to my community, reach out to people that feel me and my music. There are so many sides to what I have to do in order to keep this ship running and running into bigger and better opportunities. It's close to 1am right now and I can't turn my brain off. The mere fact that I even fall asleep amazes me nowadays. Ever since I left my day job, I feel like the wheel started turning and instead of eroding, it is getting bigger and bigger and more weighty and evolutionary! Things are really starting to happen and my willingness to take it far is really a big part of that! Wonderful people have come into my life that genuinely want to help me and that includes that one new fan at shows who hears something that they like and decides to give my cd a shot and purchases my labour of love. The glass has to be half full for more of that good stuff to come my way, none of that half empty crap. I have tried to be really professional in all past blogs and that's just the way I always try to conduct myself. But we are only human and I wouldn't mind if this blog was also a place for me to share any hardships. If I can help others in the process, why not? I happen to be on a good streak now, but it's inevitable that there is always an ebb and flow to things. Right now I am in the mindset that anything is possible and believing that I can maneuver my way into any situation that I choose to be in. It'll take time, hard work, perseverance, but when it's something that you love to do, you'll stay up till the wee hours of the night to get to the next step. Looking forward to sharing my reality with you. Peace, Diana
Labels: Around the Coyote Fest, Curium Studios, documentary, glass half full, living your passion