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“Cautiously Optimistic,” the songs of Scott Evan Davis – March 14th at Don’t Tell Mama

I am excited to announce that I will be a featured performer at Scott Evan Davis’ upcoming concert of his music, which has been published in his new album “Cautiously Optimistic.” Some of his work (and possibly his album!) is in the running for several MAC Awards this year, and this concert will showcase many of his new pieces. His music and lyrics are being acclaimed for their tight structure and heartfelt sincerity – check out some of the reviews listed on his Facebook Page. I’m also thrilled to be singing along with Natalie Douglas, Erin Lindsey Krom, Nikki VanContinue reading“Cautiously Optimistic,” the songs of Scott Evan Davis – March 14th at Don’t Tell Mama

“Your wish, my command” – a gift from Bernie of the MTA System

File this under “silly fun”! A week or so ago, the New York Times posted an article online about the announcements made over the MTA system, and asked others to comment via Twitter (@nytimes) or via the website about what readers would like to hear the MTA subway announcers to say. I jokingly tweeted to @nytimes that I would love it if I heard over the speaker “Have fun at the audition/rehearsal/performance/party, Sierra!” I imagined that would be a great pick-me-up, especially if it’s 7am and I’m on my sleepy way to sign up for an EPA. Well, Bernie WagonblastContinue reading“Your wish, my command” – a gift from Bernie of the MTA System

Goodbye, Oak Room at the Algonquin Hotel

When I first moved to New York, I was inspired to attend the Algonquin Salon, an open mic which eventually would become The Salon open mic (now at Etcetera Etcetera on Sunday nights).  It was summer, and my friend Vanessa clued me in that the Algonquin Salon would be a great place to practice repertoire, meet composers and other singers, and generally have a great time.  I went alone one evening, stepping for the first time into the historic Algonquin Hotel.  I took a moment to gawk at the actual Algonquin Round Table in the lobby, then stepped into theContinue readingGoodbye, Oak Room at the Algonquin Hotel