tag:www.whud.com,2009-01-03:/archives/6 Copyright (c) http://www.whud.com/bmachine 2009-01-03T13:07:37+00:00 2009-01-03T12:40:40+00:00 2009-01-03T13:07:37+00:00 tag:www.whud.com,2009-01-03:/archives/6/146 What are your plans for the new year? Last night in our Hudson Valley Artist Spotlight we met David Kraai and heard the song How Do, from the David Kraai & The Saddletramps album High & Lonesome. Hear David live, this Friday, January 9th @ Googie's Lounge, upstairs at The Living Room on Ludlow St. in NYC @ 10:30pm or the next full band show at Oasis Cafe in New Paltz @ 7pm. More dates, music and a fun read about the band from The Reverend G. Harris-Twain III @ www.davidkraai.com. As I'm writing this, I'm listening to the Fred Claus soundtrack, which is truly a collection of golden holiday tunes including one from local artist, Matt Turk. It may be January, but are there really rules about what you listen to when in the comfort of your kitchen? This song is a favorite on the soundtrack, and the lights one of the things I'll miss most about the season... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDwWXpju77Q Here are scenes from my holiday in Florida...can you believe that roadster golf cart? [url=http://www.whud.com/bmachine/files/catherine_thumb_sign.jpg][img]ht ..]]> Catherine Michaels http://www.whud.com/bmachine/profile.php?id=6 2009-01-01T12:54:10+00:00 2009-01-03T13:07:37+00:00 tag:www.whud.com,2009-01-03:/archives/6/145 In that book which is My memory . . . On the first page That is the chapter when I first met you Appear the words . . . Here begins a new life. Dante Alighieri wrote those words that seem appropriate for the beginning of a year. Maybe they refer to love...your work...an hour... or there is something contained in Dante's 'you' that's simply subjective to whatever you need. It's good to be at the beginning with you, a year of promise and potential in front of us. May your way be lit with love and music in 2009! Peace, Catherine ]]> Catherine Michaels http://www.whud.com/bmachine/profile.php?id=6 2008-12-23T13:11:16+00:00 2009-01-03T13:07:37+00:00 tag:www.whud.com,2009-01-03:/archives/6/143 Our new first lady, Michelle Obama is pretty interactive...maybe you received that e-mail too? She included a reminder that in this season of giving, we can remember our men and women in uniform at www.operationusocarepackage.org. Last night we played a special holiday tune in the 8pm hour called Santa's Magic Sack, and it was composed by Pete Dowan who lives in St. Catharine's, Ontario...much closer to the North Pole. Learn more about Pete and hear his music at www.myspace.com/petedowan. Tonight in our Hudson Valley Artist Spotlight, we'll catch up with Abbie Gardner and Anthony Da Costa and hear a song they recorded, written by local composers Fred Gillen, Jr. and Steve Kirkman, called Peace for Christmas. Prepare to be moved... Keep up with Abbie, including her Slide Sessions dates at www.abbiegardner.com. Check out the latest from Anthony, who is working on a new album for 2009 at www.anthonydacosta.com. They're a powerful duo and have multiple other projects as well. Go see a live show! It's the best gift you can give your ears and spirit this holiday season. You may have heard me mention Duke the parakeet who rocks out to WHUD in Montrose...thanks to his pal (and mine) Tom, I'm getting to the airport tomorrow. Keep on dancing, Duke! Isn't he gorgeous? Thanks for the brilliant requests...it's obvious you love the holiday tunes too. Merry Christmas, Happy Hannukah, and if you're celebrating Kwanzaa...Habari gani? This Sixpence None the Richer tune and video just has me feeling groovy this s ..]]> Catherine Michaels http://www.whud.com/bmachine/profile.php?id=6 2008-12-21T22:07:48+00:00 2009-01-03T13:07:37+00:00 tag:www.whud.com,2009-01-03:/archives/6/142 Maybe you're feeling the same way and wondering 'how did we get here?' Through the month of December faster than a magic sleigh! More impressive this weekend, is that in spite of the weather and our precarious economy, our WHUD listeners proved once again to be phenomenally generous in support of our Toys For Tots campaign. THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by The Galleria @ Crystal Run in Middletown on Saturday with toys and cash donations. It was wonderful to meet the Marines who were there, who coordinate the distribution of the toys in the community. Our heartfelt gratitude to Staff Sergeant Fields, from Mid Valley Oregon; Sergeant Munoz, a New Mexico native; Corporal Steele from Lynchburg, Virginia; and a local Marine, Corporal Washington from Brooklyn. Friday night in our Hudson Valley Artist Spotlight, we met Pip Klein and heard her song After the War. It's a moving tribute to her father, the late Ed Klein, a Hudson Valley visionary as Pip shared, and a World War II veteran. The song is based on love letters written during the war, while he served in the Army. A testament to the power of love... Pip performs with her husband, Bob, as The Gravikord Duo and you can check out the unique sound of the instrument he invented and find out where they're playing next at www.gravikord.com. She has a few copies of her dad's autobiography, "At Least No one is Shooting at Me" and can be reached at pipklein@warwick.net. Not exactly a carol, but it is an uplifting tune and the Beaker version too fun not to share with you: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpcUxwpOQ_A Joy to you, Catherine ]]> Catherine Michaels http://www.whud.com/bmachine/profile.php?id=6 2008-12-14T10:35:43+00:00 2009-01-03T13:07:37+00:00 tag:www.whud.com,2009-01-03:/archives/6/141 Isn't that the magic of the season? Hope you're enjoying the tunes on WHUD. This year, so far, it seems the most requested holiday song at night has been Bing Crosby and David Bowie's masterpiece, The Little Drummer Boy. Maybe it's the way they sing "peace on Earth" and "rum pa pum pum" together like two perfectly timed parts of a watch. What a legacy! Friday night in our Hudson Valley Artist Spotlight, we met Marc Von Em. Lost in the sound of his song Witness, were we. Find it on his album Free or check out an amazing live version of it on his latest release Marc Von Em Live From Rockwood Music Hall. Marc mentioned he welcomes feedback and requests for him to perform and you can reach out through his website www.marcvonem.com or venture to www.myspace.com/marcvonem. Experience his awesome live sound this Friday night, 12/19 at The Living Room on Ludlow St. in Manhattan @ 8pm. How's your holiday agenda going? No need to feel time crunched, just keep on pluggin' away. Shopping to finish, cards to send, cookies to bake, wrapping to perfect, knitting to complete, suitcase to pack, big tree to visit! We need a 7th inning holiday stretch...and what better way than with a song? The dialogue at the beginning is a peach and you've got to love how Bing says "Right or wrong, I sing either way." http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zMhSjDqvRs The wonderful in life is in the music, Catherine ]]> Catherine Michaels http://www.whud.com/bmachine/profile.php?id=6 2008-12-11T11:31:44+00:00 2009-01-03T13:07:37+00:00 tag:www.whud.com,2009-01-03:/archives/6/140 http://www.petitiononline.com/daisies/petition.html Maybe they will reverse their decision. Power of the people, right? If you haven't watched it, Pushing Daisies is the most clever, romantic, entertaining show on TV right now--one episode, and you'll be hooked on Ned, the dreamy Pie Maker! What better dessert is there than a nice triangle of pie? In crust we trust, Catherine ]]> Catherine Michaels http://www.whud.com/bmachine/profile.php?id=6 2008-12-06T16:39:25+00:00 2009-01-03T13:07:37+00:00 tag:www.whud.com,2009-01-03:/archives/6/137 I Heard The Bells on Christmas Day, on WHUD this holiday season. The song is based on a poem by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. The last stanza is: Till ringing, singing on its way The world revolved from night to day, A voice, a chime, a chant sublime Of peace on earth, good will to men. Good will to you and your loved ones this holiday season. This afternoon, The New York Theatre Ballet gave us a sensational performance of The Nutcracker at The Paramount Center for the Arts in Peekskill. Thanks so very much to everyone who said hello in the lobby and supported our WHUD Toys For Tots campaign. Wonderful to chat with you...Abby, Aleeza, Lenore, Jim, Mark, Brianna, Katrina & Isabella! Last night in our Hudson Valley Artist Spotlight, we met Justina and listened to her sing Write Me a Song from her EP titled Last One Standing. Justina will be live at The Bitter End on Bleecker St. in Manhattan next Sunday night (12/14) at 9pm. Browse Justina's calendar and hear more of her music at her space: www.myspace.com/justina. Watch the video for her song Formula if you're a fan of Tango! It's inspiring to hear your stories each evening on Night Rhythms. For the next two weeks in our all holiday music hour that begins at 8pm, a chance for you to win a copy of ANÚNA’S new album Christmas Memories. Check out their sound... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wccTs2ts3EY Snowflakes & music, Catherine ]]> Catherine Michaels http://www.whud.com/bmachine/profile.php?id=6 2008-12-04T15:06:39+00:00 2009-01-03T13:07:37+00:00 tag:www.whud.com,2009-01-03:/archives/6/136 Last night we heard from our singing Baritone friend Michael, who let us know about the following: CELEBRATE A YEAR OF HOLIDAYS DECEMBER 5TH & 6TH AT 8PM OSINING H.S AUDITORIUM TICKETS: ADULTS$13 CHILDREN & SENIORS $11 contact: OLDMILLSINGERS@YAHOO.COM Check out where some of our Hudson Valley Artist Spotlight musicians are playing... Friday 12/5 Jon Cobert @ Lucy's Lounge in Pleasantville underway at 10pm T-Jay @ Mahoney's in Poughkeepsie at 10pm w/ Dr. Mudd Fred Gillen, Jr. @ Coffeelabs in Tarrytown @ 8pm NYC: Anthony da Costa & Abbie Gardner @ Postcrypt Coffeehouse basement of St. Paul's Chapel @ Columbia University @ 9pm Julie Corbalis @ Desmond's on Park & 29th... onstage at 8...watch teachers rock out all night... On Saturday 12/6 The Rhodes @ The Muddy Cup in Kingston w/ special guests--music starts @ 6pm Susan Kane @ The Starving Artist Cafe in the Bronx 8 o'clock show NY Blues Queen Roxy Perry on LI @ The Riff in Port Jeff...9:30 pm On Sunday 12/7 Gillen & Turk @ Antoinette's in Hastings....2pm Lara Herscovitch at Temple Shearith Israel, in Ridgefield CT opening for Cliff Eberhardt at 4pm Michael Nappi playing a benefit concert for Kenny at Rise in Lodi NJ...4pm Long Island... Sloan Wainwright performs @ Stonybrook University 2pm @ The West Campus University Cafe If you're in Manhattan Monday night, don't miss Jay Wright @ Googie's Lounge (upstairs at the Living Room) on Ludlow St. Show begins at 8:30. Be surrounded by sound, Catherine ]]> Catherine Michaels http://www.whud.com/bmachine/profile.php?id=6 2008-11-29T15:01:30+00:00 2009-01-03T13:07:37+00:00 tag:www.whud.com,2009-01-03:/archives/6/135 Grown Up Christmas List, think my favorite version is the magnificent Michael Buble...or maybe Barbra Streisand...or maybe all of them! Hope your Thanksgiving was enjoyable. There's always a lesson in the cooking process-- one of the best things about being in the kitchen. This year was my first time preparing the meal for a small gathering and it went better than I expected. I couldn't find a gravy boat at the last minute, but did remember the meat thermometer so that's progress, right? We are fortunate to have the internet nowadays, where you can not only find recipes, but video-how-to's as well. My mom relies on instinct and experience. Max, who is one of our Connecticut friends and an animal lover, requested a song last night for the dogs and cats at the SPCA of Westchester. He chose I'll Be Home For Christmas, in the hope that all shelter animals find loving homes in this season of togetherness. If you're thinking of adopting a pet, or just want to get together with wonderful people and fab four-legged friends: Calling all Dog and Cat Lovers! Join the SPCA of Westchester & Doggyspace.com for a Holiday Open House December 6th from 11 am-3 pm Enjoy family and dog portraits with Santa or Frosty by Liza Wallis of snootydog.com. Games for kids, fabulous refreshments, various pet-related vendors, raffle prizes & more! Featured guest is Bonnie, winner of Doggyspace.com's Best Costume Contest! Doggyspace.com will award the SPCA Bonnie's $6,000 first place prize during the event. Entry is free! Well-behaved, leashed dogs and cat lovers are welcome. Please RSVP to Lisa@spca914.org or call 941-2896 x22. Parking is located across the street at For Kids Only and in the far lot at Club Fit. For further details, log onto www.spca914.org. Can't help being moved to tears by the Armed Forces g ..]]> Catherine Michaels http://www.whud.com/bmachine/profile.php?id=6 2008-11-22T02:10:12+00:00 2009-01-03T13:07:37+00:00 tag:www.whud.com,2009-01-03:/archives/6/134 And may all your recipes turn out right! Tonight in our Hudson Valley Artist Spotlight we met Jenny Goodspeed. The moving song we listened to is called Broken, and it's found on her debut album, Under the Ash Tree. Hear more of her music at www.jennygoodspeed.com, or drop by www.myspace.com/jennygoodspeed. Keep an eye to the southwestern sky as Venus and Jupiter appear to draw closer to one another this week. You'll notice them beaming brightly after sunset. This past Thursday was World Children's Day. Do you have a favorite song from childhood? Go ahead and fall in love with Jason Mraz singing this all-time favorite: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggdoi0rgSjI My friend Kim was in Hawaii recently and shared these pic's... Music & rainbows, Catherine ]]> Catherine Michaels http://www.whud.com/bmachine/profile.php?id=6