Michele Mele - Blog

Why you may ask, am I blogging again and why , you may ask, did I stop?

Well, I guess I got tired of myself and saying the same thing over and over again and wondering if anyone really cares?

Why do we , as humans, feel a need to communicate?Tell our ideas to other humans…wonder if they get it…Maybe it’s because we don’t want to feel alone. We want to know that somehow we are connected, to at least one other person….I was going to say “individual” but I think even that word contradicts just what I”m talking about. Why do we call ourselves individuals when all we try to do every minute of every day is find some magical way that we can relate to others????hahhahaha We would feed and protect our children before ourselves, compromise our own safety to protect others, open our souls through the arts so that someone can recognize it and validate it……so why call ourselves ‘individuals”?

I think we’re “Ones” We’re one but we’re also all one….

Sooo, I guess that’s why I’m blogging…to feel the oneness…

Do you ever feel like you are isolated in the muck of the need to change, but being held back by your own fear and choices which limit your growth? I know I do.

I feel great, and I am learning… Run my own race, let the material speak for itself, allow myself to really be heard, and march forth into this territory of trust.

Any comments? I’m looking forward to hearing about your thoughts, feelings and experiences… and seeing you at the show

We’ll be back at Daniel’s of Nobleton on Tuesday, September 29th 7:00 PM for the NEW TALENT SHOWCASE INVITATIONAL!

Our house band is Robi Botos on piano, Russ Boswell on bass and John Mele on drums. There is no cover charge, and Daniel will create a special club menu for the night. Reservations will get the best seats.

For upcoming musicians, this is an opportunity to play with seasoned professionals… or bring your own band. We had a great time when we did it in June.

Want to sit in? Sign up by leaving a comment here, and maybe even what you want to sing or play…

OPEN MIC, NON-SINGER-CENTRIC. ALL MUSICIANS WELCOME!

Daniel’s of Nobleton
12926 Highway 27
(Just south of King Road)
Nobleton, Ontario
L0G 1N0
Canada

www.danielsofnobleton.com

About 10 years ago at Gate 403 on Roncesvale in Toronto…

Ron Davis was playing piano and invited me out. I went with my friend and was very nervous. I had on black pants and my favorite pink T-shirt. It had little embroidered roses around the neckline.

What did I sing? I think it was Honeysuckle Rose. I had to do it because I had my first gig coming up in a few months… I was always a piano player. A classical piano player at that!! I wrote music, I taught music, I directed musicals… but I never considered myself a singer! Yikes!!!!

It was fun!! I loved it… I wanted to do more!! Everyone was nice!!

I went back the next week, and then to another club called Sax on Yonge. There was a trio led by the wonderful and talented Julie Michels. I brought one of my originals. I did One Note Samba, and then the next week I had the courage to try out the original… Arms Length. My friend took pictures outside the club. I felt silly, but I wish I had that photo now.

Julie was wonderful and very encouraging and welcoming, not to mention a phenomenal singer!

I think open mics are great. It’s all about being… open!!

Can’t Stop the Passion.

That’s the title of the new show. It’s time.

We had our first rehearsal recently… I’m very excited. I was so worried that I wouldn’t have enough material for the guys to go through. I was copying and photocopying 5 minutes before they arrived… my darling Bernie Senensky, wonderful Russ Boswell and my brother John Mele.

Of course the minute Johnny walks in the door he says, “Let’s eat”!!!! That’s kind of our thing. We have as much fun eating as we do playing!! (hahaha)

I feed the boys at every rehearsal as long as we have time. In fact Bern asked me this time, “Why do you feel the need to feed us all the time?” It’s the bonding thing. Fullfilling all the senses, and doing it together. I think it really makes everyone play better if they know there’s food at the end…sometimes, like today, before we even start!! (Although, I can’t eat before.)

Chocolate, of course, is the exception. ALWAYS chocolate.

So, got into the first song and by the time we got the form straight we were half way through… I had 8 songs ready to go and I think we only got through 3 or 4…but they’re going to be great!!!!

The New York Experience is something that is an encyclopedia unto itself. The “NYE” for me, this weekend, can be described as wondrously surreal and really wonderful.

After arriving Thursday afternoon and making my usual visits to the Maison du Chocolate, Saks, and saying hello to the Park, I went back to the apartment and had some quiet time until my interview on the Joey Reynolds Show. I was scheduled to go on at 12:00 am but they slotted me in at 1:00, so that I would receive national exposure rather than local. Wasn’ t that nice??

George and Myra, the producers of the show, are darling! While in the green room, which is really another series of offices by day, the other guests of the show and staff enjoyed some food, beverages and chatting. I met THE AMAZING KRESKIN!!!! We always watched that show back in the ’70s. He really is amazing and kind, not to mention brilliant!! I also met Chris Rush, the comedian who is also brilliant!! I heard him complain about the hard mozzarella in the fridge and knew immediately that we would be friends!! Finally got home by 2:30 am…

Friday morning walked up to the Upper West Side to get some of the best scones at 73rd and Columbus, then groceries for the after party that night. Husband and friends arrived after a nice warm-up on the deck in the sunshine. I was feeling good!

Relaxing afternoon before show… last minute phone calls… clothing consultations with friends… I’m a firm believer in always wearing panty hose on stage!!!

Showtime!!!! The soundcheck went well and the guys were all happy and in good spirits… they were even willing to do the group hug!!! Yippee!! AS A RESULT… the show went really well. People laughed in all the right places…phew!!! The gift to me was my last song…I didn’t have to think. It just came. We were all in the zone - one of those moments.

Yes, of all places and times in the world the universe gave us one of those moments. One of those moments: all love, all good… no more to say.

I’m really looking forward to this one!

Hey everyone, come sign up to sit in with us at Daniel’s of Nobleton, this Wednesday, June 10. Just leave a comment below, and maybe even what you want to sing…

Daniel’s of Nobleton
12926 Highway 27
(Just south of King Road)
Nobleton, Ontario
L0G 1N0
Canada

Tel: 905-859-0060
Fax: 905-859-0216

So, here’s the first contest on my blog… the first 20 people to leave a comment on this post before 5 PM will be comped for the ticket charge at tonight’s show at Iridium!

Well, OK, if you’re number 21 you’ll get comped too… (hahaha)

Just leave a reply below (or click ‘comments’) to request a comp… we’ll send you an email to let you know that you’re in…

Iridium Jazz Club is at 1650 Broadway (at 51st), 212.582.2121
7PM show (doors open at 6:30)

Yes, I have become one of those ladies who likes to shop at Saks.

There…I said it!!

Rejoice, all my shopping friends, I have crossed over! You have exposed me to a new world and I embrace it. I enjoy it. I DO actually like walking into that busy first floor and being accosted by the latest scent, lotion, eyeline, mascara and coverup! I like making a beeline to the EXPRESS elevator to the 8th floor.

SHOES…My head is in my hands now…I’m going back into denial. Where is my sponsor?? Girls!!! (And guys who know what I’m talking about.) Remind me that I loved those buckles and straps. The stilletto heels and bright red platforms…I’m trying to pretend I couldn’t wait to try on every pair of fairy shoes with rhinestone bows (price does not even get mentioned here, it’s so outrageous!)

It feels good to be out of the closet!! Not to mention the Hot Chocolate in the peaceful little chocolate cafe just behind the elevators!

Leaving today for NYC, the checklist is enormous even though I had everything in place and taken care of!! How does this happen???

Little notes and piles all over the house about things not to forget… chords, chargers, books, CDs, chocolates, and of course, shoes and clothes.

Not to mention food and arrangements for the kids…who are not really kids anymore but still need some kind of structure and rules! Food for the pre-prom party, rides to rehearsals on Sunday, food for all meals (unless you want to eat at Grannie’s, which is always the most appealing option!)

Secure gig rentals for Saturday, upload TV mixes to my laptop etc. etc.

I was actually getting nervous about not being nervous so I guess the big picture is ALL GOOD!!