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Hey guys!!
Just wanted to let you know I'll be performing with WEEZER on Jimmy Kimmel on Monday November 23. If you're wondering if I want you to watch, I want you to watch.
Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC 12:05am E/P 11:05pm C
Just wanted to let you know I'll be performing with WEEZER on Jimmy Kimmel on Monday November 23. If you're wondering if I want you to watch, I want you to watch.
Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC 12:05am E/P 11:05pm C
"Winter Song" by Sara Bareilles and Ingrid Michaelson will be featured in Sunday's episode of "Brothers and Sisters" on ABC at 10PM/9PM CST. The song will also be featured in commercials for "Grey's Anatomy," starting tonight - listen closely!
Disclaimer: the names in this story have been changed to protect the innocent.
Once upon a time, in a land called UEEZER, there lived 4 musical kings. These kings built a righteous empire out of quirky lyrics, Slurpee straws, amazing melodies, Adidas jumpsuits, and throngs of wild kids. It was a magical place that people dream of visiting; for once they did… they came away changed for the better. They wore cooler clothes, they said cooler things, and they had cooler glasses. (Even if they didn’t need them for reading.) Yes, UEEZER was a great place.
Also, upon that same time there was a little girl named Lara Careilles who lived outside the kingdom of UEEZER. She loved music that and hoped one day she’d visit this fine land, for she knew she had much to learn from these great kings…And she wanted to own a cool pair of glasses. One day, a letter came saying there was a music competition being held by the 4 Kings. The winner would get to sing in UEEZER, with the 4 Kings for a special performance of a new song called “If I’m wondering if I want to (I want to)”. This was a really big deal.
Lara was delighted at the idea but never in a million years did she think she’d get chosen. After all, she didn’t even live in the Kingdom of UEEZER, and she was too scared to risk making a fool of herself. She decided not to even try. Lara went for a walk to clear her head and ended up by the River Skwomo. Yes, that’s the River’s name. River Skwomo. She sat down next to the River and absent-mindedly started humming to herself. Unbeknownst (great word, by the way) to Lara…The 4 Kings happened to be picnicking under a nearby tree, knitting and eating shrimp. They heard Lara sing and came over to her.
King One said, “Hello weird little girl. Are you going to enter our music competition? We think you might be ok at it.”
Lara looked down and said, “I don’t think I would fit in.”
King Two said, “That’s the beauty of UEEZER. Everybody fits in. You don’t have to worry about that shit.”
Lara said, “Okay then. I’ll try. Can I have some shrimp?”
King Three slapped her and they all laughed.
Lara practiced and practiced and after weeks of preparation, she was ready for the competition. She showed up with butterflies in her stomach (and her own shrimp this time) and the knowledge that whoever she is…it’s good enough.
She won.
She went on to sing with the 4 Kings for several performances. A few internet recordings, a live show in Bos Angeles, and on the Kimmy Jimmel Television show. It was one of Lara’s favorite things she’d ever gotten to do in her whole life.
She will always remember that in UEEZER… everybody fits in.
Now to make the rest of the world feel like that.
The End.
Once upon a time, in a land called UEEZER, there lived 4 musical kings. These kings built a righteous empire out of quirky lyrics, Slurpee straws, amazing melodies, Adidas jumpsuits, and throngs of wild kids. It was a magical place that people dream of visiting; for once they did… they came away changed for the better. They wore cooler clothes, they said cooler things, and they had cooler glasses. (Even if they didn’t need them for reading.) Yes, UEEZER was a great place.
Also, upon that same time there was a little girl named Lara Careilles who lived outside the kingdom of UEEZER. She loved music that and hoped one day she’d visit this fine land, for she knew she had much to learn from these great kings…And she wanted to own a cool pair of glasses. One day, a letter came saying there was a music competition being held by the 4 Kings. The winner would get to sing in UEEZER, with the 4 Kings for a special performance of a new song called “If I’m wondering if I want to (I want to)”. This was a really big deal.
Lara was delighted at the idea but never in a million years did she think she’d get chosen. After all, she didn’t even live in the Kingdom of UEEZER, and she was too scared to risk making a fool of herself. She decided not to even try. Lara went for a walk to clear her head and ended up by the River Skwomo. Yes, that’s the River’s name. River Skwomo. She sat down next to the River and absent-mindedly started humming to herself. Unbeknownst (great word, by the way) to Lara…The 4 Kings happened to be picnicking under a nearby tree, knitting and eating shrimp. They heard Lara sing and came over to her.
King One said, “Hello weird little girl. Are you going to enter our music competition? We think you might be ok at it.”
Lara looked down and said, “I don’t think I would fit in.”
King Two said, “That’s the beauty of UEEZER. Everybody fits in. You don’t have to worry about that shit.”
Lara said, “Okay then. I’ll try. Can I have some shrimp?”
King Three slapped her and they all laughed.
Lara practiced and practiced and after weeks of preparation, she was ready for the competition. She showed up with butterflies in her stomach (and her own shrimp this time) and the knowledge that whoever she is…it’s good enough.
She won.
She went on to sing with the 4 Kings for several performances. A few internet recordings, a live show in Bos Angeles, and on the Kimmy Jimmel Television show. It was one of Lara’s favorite things she’d ever gotten to do in her whole life.
She will always remember that in UEEZER… everybody fits in.
Now to make the rest of the world feel like that.
The End.
Before I start to forget what this day feels like, I’m going to try and write it all down. This was one of the most surreal and exhilarating days I’ve ever experienced, and frankly I’m still part pinching myself and part inhaling a beer to relax from it. (Both are pretty pleasant.)
I was honored beyond belief to be asked by Michelle Obama to be a part of a performance and luncheon she was hosting in Pittsburgh this morning for the G20 Summit. For those of you that aren’t up on the political happenings, this is a conference that is held for the leaders of the top 20 wealthiest nations in the world to get together and discuss global economics and ways to improve our struggling world-wide economy.
I’m going on a little tangent here. Wanna join?
I’m not going to lie, I admit to historically being desperately confused by politics and economics. At the risk of sounding moronic, it can be boring. I feel like I can’t trust any stories I read, see, or hear because it all feels like somebody’s opinion and not fact. That, in addition to the constant bickering and sensationalistic journalism that’s out there makes me so irritated. I want to shake people’s heads off. Not to mention the fact that I can’t keep anybody’s name straight.
“Excuse me, what’s your name? I’d like to shake your head off.”
I promise I have a point.
This experience has reminded me how important it is to do your best to muddle through the bullshit, people. Whatever your view may be on the political spectrum, it’s so vital to have one. I’m not going to claim that everybody needs to hole up and learn the names of ALL the states, (just kidding, PLEASE know that) but to be involved and to educate your self is so powerful. We can’t forget that.
Definitely hard to forget the power of politics on the streets of Pittsburgh this morning, that’s for sure. There was more law enforcement than I’ve ever seen in every Harrison Ford movie combined. Maybe even every Will Smith movie too. The city felt eerie in that way. Hardly any citizens anywhere in a city that’s usually bustling. Yeah. I said it. Bustling.
We made our way through the deserted streets and check points and arrived at the CAPA school for the arts and basically just hung out until all the really important people got there. The venue was in an intimate auditorium that seated not only the First Lady of the United States, but the first ladies of the other 19 countries at the G20 Summit, plus about 100 students from the school. I thought I was shaking because it was really cold backstage, but I was actually just ragingly nervous. I did squats and punches in the air to warm up. I stopped when secret service gave me the stink eye. Note to self: don’t punch the air when the First Lady is around. It freaks people out.
The show was lovely and I got to make two new buddies in the lovely and talented Trisha Yearwood and the absolutely infectiously joyful Yo-Yo Ma. We high fived. I felt good about that. The students were articulate and interesting, and so sweet in a Q & A session post-performance. And yes, I said the word “ass” and everyone gasped. I will forever go down with a potty-mouth. Even if it’s presidential.
Off to lunch at the Andy Warhol Museum. We dined beneath Warhol’s portrait of Jackie Kennedy Onassis, and ate fancy pumpkin soup with bacon in it, and an entrée that I thought was a second appetizer, and probably the nicest champagne I’ll ever taste.
And I sat next to the First Lady.
Fuh Real.
I couldn’t believe they said I would be at her table, but then they said I’d be right next to her….. oh em gee 20. She is so kind and warm and I literally watched her put everyone in the room at ease, myself included. Her grace is effortless, and she made me feel welcomed as a guest and not a tag along. (although I’d have settled for tag along) Being in the company of all these incredible women was a peek into a world that I’ve never seen before, and it was fascinating. Differences of opinion or policy aside, it’s a group of women who share a very unique experience as First Ladies. Its not an easy position to be in, and they seem to do it with such poise and dignity. I felt like I got to see that they have frustrations and aspirations and faults like every last one of us.
For me, they all became human.
I was deeply inspired by that.
My gratitude goes out to every last person that made this day possible. I will most definitely never forget this experience.
And to Mrs. Obama, you are my hero.
I was honored beyond belief to be asked by Michelle Obama to be a part of a performance and luncheon she was hosting in Pittsburgh this morning for the G20 Summit. For those of you that aren’t up on the political happenings, this is a conference that is held for the leaders of the top 20 wealthiest nations in the world to get together and discuss global economics and ways to improve our struggling world-wide economy.
I’m going on a little tangent here. Wanna join?
I’m not going to lie, I admit to historically being desperately confused by politics and economics. At the risk of sounding moronic, it can be boring. I feel like I can’t trust any stories I read, see, or hear because it all feels like somebody’s opinion and not fact. That, in addition to the constant bickering and sensationalistic journalism that’s out there makes me so irritated. I want to shake people’s heads off. Not to mention the fact that I can’t keep anybody’s name straight.
“Excuse me, what’s your name? I’d like to shake your head off.”
I promise I have a point.
This experience has reminded me how important it is to do your best to muddle through the bullshit, people. Whatever your view may be on the political spectrum, it’s so vital to have one. I’m not going to claim that everybody needs to hole up and learn the names of ALL the states, (just kidding, PLEASE know that) but to be involved and to educate your self is so powerful. We can’t forget that.
Definitely hard to forget the power of politics on the streets of Pittsburgh this morning, that’s for sure. There was more law enforcement than I’ve ever seen in every Harrison Ford movie combined. Maybe even every Will Smith movie too. The city felt eerie in that way. Hardly any citizens anywhere in a city that’s usually bustling. Yeah. I said it. Bustling.
We made our way through the deserted streets and check points and arrived at the CAPA school for the arts and basically just hung out until all the really important people got there. The venue was in an intimate auditorium that seated not only the First Lady of the United States, but the first ladies of the other 19 countries at the G20 Summit, plus about 100 students from the school. I thought I was shaking because it was really cold backstage, but I was actually just ragingly nervous. I did squats and punches in the air to warm up. I stopped when secret service gave me the stink eye. Note to self: don’t punch the air when the First Lady is around. It freaks people out.
The show was lovely and I got to make two new buddies in the lovely and talented Trisha Yearwood and the absolutely infectiously joyful Yo-Yo Ma. We high fived. I felt good about that. The students were articulate and interesting, and so sweet in a Q & A session post-performance. And yes, I said the word “ass” and everyone gasped. I will forever go down with a potty-mouth. Even if it’s presidential.
Off to lunch at the Andy Warhol Museum. We dined beneath Warhol’s portrait of Jackie Kennedy Onassis, and ate fancy pumpkin soup with bacon in it, and an entrée that I thought was a second appetizer, and probably the nicest champagne I’ll ever taste.
And I sat next to the First Lady.
Fuh Real.
I couldn’t believe they said I would be at her table, but then they said I’d be right next to her….. oh em gee 20. She is so kind and warm and I literally watched her put everyone in the room at ease, myself included. Her grace is effortless, and she made me feel welcomed as a guest and not a tag along. (although I’d have settled for tag along) Being in the company of all these incredible women was a peek into a world that I’ve never seen before, and it was fascinating. Differences of opinion or policy aside, it’s a group of women who share a very unique experience as First Ladies. Its not an easy position to be in, and they seem to do it with such poise and dignity. I felt like I got to see that they have frustrations and aspirations and faults like every last one of us.
For me, they all became human.
I was deeply inspired by that.
My gratitude goes out to every last person that made this day possible. I will most definitely never forget this experience.
And to Mrs. Obama, you are my hero.
MY Placecard!!
My false eyelashes on my invitation!!
Hey all. Some friends of mine just finished this video with some important info on how we’re going to change the world.
Check their bad-selves out.
Here is the embed code:
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link to the video: http://www.youtube.com/wat
A clean-energy economy can bring opportunity, health, and wealth to struggling communities.
Clean-energy jobs such as weatherizing homes, installing solar panels, and manufacturing wind turbines will put people to work in their own communities.
A new green economy will provide opportunity to people who have been left out of the old economy.
That is the promise of Green For All.
www.greenforall.org <http://www.greenforall.org>
Check their bad-selves out.
Here is the embed code:
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link to the video: http://www.youtube.com/wat
A clean-energy economy can bring opportunity, health, and wealth to struggling communities.
Clean-energy jobs such as weatherizing homes, installing solar panels, and manufacturing wind turbines will put people to work in their own communities.
A new green economy will provide opportunity to people who have been left out of the old economy.
That is the promise of Green For All.
www.greenforall.org <http://www.greenforall.org>
Come join us for wine tasting, food and music in a beautiful part of California!
August 28th
High Ridge Manor in Paso Robles
Doors 630pm
Showtime 7pm-10pm
21+
For tickets please call 805 226 2002
Hurry not many tickets left!
www.highridgemanor.net
August 30th
C. Donatiello Winery in Russian River
Doors noon
Showtime 1pm-4pm
Free show!
www.cdonatiello.com
August 28th
High Ridge Manor in Paso Robles
Doors 630pm
Showtime 7pm-10pm
21+
For tickets please call 805 226 2002
Hurry not many tickets left!
www.highridgemanor.net
August 30th
C. Donatiello Winery in Russian River
Doors noon
Showtime 1pm-4pm
Free show!
www.cdonatiello.com
Sort of.
Not really. But I’ll be near it, and singing with someone who is, so maybe that counts?
I have always been influenced and excited by Broadway musicals and theatre, and I’m getting the chance to be in an event that is designed to give support back to the Broadway Community for all it gives to the world.
I’m a part of the Broadway Impact True Colors Cabaret, hosted by the most fabulous Cyndi Lauper and starring Tony-award Nominee Gavin Creel. (ps I just saw him in Hair and he’s utterly phenomenal.) Both Broadway Impact and Cyndi’s True Colors Fund are working in support of equality for all, and most specifically the LGBT community. This is a cause I believe in whole-heartedly and I’m so excited to get to lend my support. The event is going to be fabulous! Halloween show! Costumes and everything! :)
You must join.
Here are the details:
Monday October 26th
Feinstein's at Loews Regency
540 Park Avenue (at 61st Street)
New York, NY 10021
212-339-4095
Buy tickets now at http://www.truecolorstour.
Love love love,
s
Not really. But I’ll be near it, and singing with someone who is, so maybe that counts?
I have always been influenced and excited by Broadway musicals and theatre, and I’m getting the chance to be in an event that is designed to give support back to the Broadway Community for all it gives to the world.
I’m a part of the Broadway Impact True Colors Cabaret, hosted by the most fabulous Cyndi Lauper and starring Tony-award Nominee Gavin Creel. (ps I just saw him in Hair and he’s utterly phenomenal.) Both Broadway Impact and Cyndi’s True Colors Fund are working in support of equality for all, and most specifically the LGBT community. This is a cause I believe in whole-heartedly and I’m so excited to get to lend my support. The event is going to be fabulous! Halloween show! Costumes and everything! :)
You must join.
Here are the details:
Monday October 26th
Feinstein's at Loews Regency
540 Park Avenue (at 61st Street)
New York, NY 10021
212-339-4095
Buy tickets now at http://www.truecolorstour.
Love love love,
s
So, San Diego and I have had a love affair. I applaud them for lots of reasons, one of them being their willingness to attempt to make a soft-pop-rock concert a raucous occasion. This lovely camera person captured what will forever be one of my favorite moments on stage.
Ibiza here we come.
http://www.youtube.com/wat
Xoxo
S
Ibiza here we come.
http://www.youtube.com/wat
Xoxo
S
So, San Diego and I have had a love affair. I applaud them for lots of reasons, one of them being their willingness to attempt to make a soft-pop-rock concert a raucous occasion. This lovely camera p...
YouTube Link: http://www.youtube.com/wat
He already rocked, but was gracious enough to ask me to come along for the ride the other night. He and his band mates are my freakin’ heroes. I had the time of my life.
And nobody puts Baby in the corner.
I carried a watermelon?!
Thanks Ben!
He already rocked, but was gracious enough to ask me to come along for the ride the other night. He and his band mates are my freakin’ heroes. I had the time of my life.
And nobody puts Baby in the corner.
I carried a watermelon?!
Thanks Ben!