Surrey music scene

Well, it has been a while since I wrote a post. I was actually reading over my posts from February and was amazed at how much work I have been doing and how much my boundaries have increased. My social circles have broadened I have great new friends and activities happening in my life. I even have a weekly "Mother and Son" karaoke evening at Jack's Public House on Monday night in Fleetwood. Please come join us if you wish, it starts about 8ish and they also have an acoustic only jam on Wednesday evenings at this venue. Other great evenings are the open mic jam on Friday and karaoke on Wednesday at the Barrel Public House in Newton starting about 7. Come early if you want to perform on Friday as you have to sign up for this one and the list gets long. So many awesome perfomers and musicians at this event which also pours out into the Loft Bar and Grill in Cloverdale on Saturday evening and Sunday out on the patio. News is that there is also a great open mic at Donegals Pub on Thrusday evenings in Surrey. That leaves Tuesday which in truth I have forgotten, but have been told of a open mic somewhere. Let me know if you have ears on this one.

Ironing out the Wrinkles

“At times it seems to me that I am living my life backwards, and that at the approach of old age my real youth will begin. My soul was born covered with wrinkles—wrinkles my ancestors and parents most assiduously put there and that I had the greatest trouble removing.”

An Unprejudiced Mind….André Paul Gide (22 November 1869 – 19 February 1951) was a French author and winner of the Nobel Prize in literature in 1947.
I am so drawn to this man’s wisdom.

As I read this quote I immediately visualized the wrinkles on my soul and felt the presence of my Ancestors at work. I feel so at peace as I realize how many wrinkles I have ironed out. But yet there are so many layers left. Ironing out the wrinkles today is work and I realize just how diligent I have to be in smoothing out the deeper layers connected to the past, the Ancestors and make peace with them on a conscious level. I am in a conundrum as to what purpose aging serves at times. I have never panicked about aging as I had decided many years ago (I believe that it was after reading the book series of “The Life and Teachings of the Masters of the Far East, by Baird T. Spalding) that aging was senseless, at least the thought of aging anyway. It works almost like the thought of being ugly, stupid, dumb, fat, and all those others beliefs we choose to choke on that feed those never-ending wrinkles.


I believe that I inherited so much more through those wrinkles to make it worth the work it takes in smoothing them out. My heightened intuition being one of my most treasured gifts to evolve from my struggle in releasing the wrinkles my parents shared and left me with. The end result of letting go of that was the manifestation of Graves Dysease which landed me in the hospital with Congestive heart failure. At one point in the hospital I left my body and went on a journey which I believe I kept one foot in for a few years as I healed and completely reversed my condition (my specialist insisted many times that this had never been done before). As I indulge in my other creative ventures such as painting, knitting, writing, singing, and so on I also recognize the communication from the different Ancestors that accompanies each of these artistic outlets. With great gratitude I continue to move forwards, always with their blessings and I release, let go, and learn from those wrinkles.

How comfortable are you

Greetings all and the best to you for the New Year. I have been absent since June of last year, I felt I had to reevaluate the time I was spending on the web. I am back with a new attitude and a new sense of well being.

One doesn't discover new lands without consenting to lose sight, for a very long time, of the shore.

André Paul Gide (22 November 1869 – 19 February 1951) was a French author and winner of the Nobel Prize in literature in 1947

This quote expresses just where I am at and how I have been feeling for the past few months. I am consciously moving out of my comfort zone; and this opens me up to a new life, a new way of being. I recognize just how hard I have been working to create a safety net around myself just to be comfortable. The more I move out of my comfort zone, the more at peace, at home I feel within myself. I am recognizing that by worrying about how things will turn out is most often worst than the actual outcome. So I choose to move away from the shore with only the greatest of expectations and therefore I am discovering the new life that begins at the end of my comfort zones. I am becoming a pioneer in my life as I venture into those unknown areas that I used to hold in fear of entering, of living to the fullest. There is a feeling of excitement in living that I never experienced before. I also feel that I am now able to do what is best for me rather than doing what I feel that I should do because it is the right thing to do. I truly understand the concept of living life through my passions and by adding gratitude to the formula, I am provided with all the comfort I require plus more.

Solstice 2014

June 21, the Summer Solstice and also the longest day in the year. Solstice is a time to celebrate the coming of Summer. Summer is the time of the child, a time of planting and growing; new beginnings. Celebrate this day by planting the seeds of what you wish to manifest throughout the year. I will celebrating with family and friends at White Rock beach around noon on Saturday by letting go of what no longer serves me and speaking of what I desire. A friendly celebration for all to enjoy. Please come join us. Just call or email or walk the beach and find us, a group of children and adults enjoying the energy of the Solstice.

Embers: 778-873-1845 or mbrz300@gmail.com

Giving and Receiving --- Pathfinders Fundraiser

When you are on your path, walking your walk you will find yourself wanting to give to share with others. This is actually the path to receiving. Opening yourself to accepting what others have to offer makes you a magnet to receive. Giving is a gift within itself as it satisfys us and sometimes brings joy to others which is even more satisfying. I can think of no other cause worthy of our full attention then the needs of the youth at risk on the street and dealing with issues of drugs, unhealthy eating habits and exposure to the elements and all kinds of dangers. Pathfinders is an organization that deals directly with this issue. They provide home care and services for youth at risk. Go to their website and see the programs they provide and find a way to support them if it is in your heart to do so. Here is a link to a fundraiser they are having soon, but please check out the programs that they offer on their web site.

http://pathfinderyouthsociety.org/fiesta-blanca-fundraiser/


More from the Music Scene

Gabrielle Mark Hasslebach


Lots happened this week and even more to come, especially for Father's Day!

I had lots of action on the Billboard charts lately as featured soloist on Bob Baldwin's Chameleon 3000. That tune is blazing up the charts and racking up sales (for Bob that is!), and my name is getting out there. Ubiquity is my goal!

This Saturday, I am helping out my good friend Dr Tony Wong with his Burnaby Vision Care grand opening at 3801 Hastings. What a great new store with the largest selection of eyewear around. Jazz from 10 am to 4 pm.

I will be joining Billy Dixon and Soultrain Express at the Lux Lounge (1080 Howe) as soon as I can get there, around 4:30- 7 pm, and then I perform at Ten Ten Tapas at 7:30, just around the corner at 1010 Beach Ave. We always have lots of guests to make the event special. A new set of tunes will be debuted! And don't forget the super yummy food and cozy patio! Billy Dixon and Lisa Fennell will sing, so c'mon down Luis and Nick, Cecille and Riley, Brock and Gerry, Willy and Daryl!

In three weeks I will be in Ontario at Blue Mountain Jazz Fest, in the Georgian Bay/Collingwood/cottage country area, I will be performing with Gino Vanelli for his show on July 4, and then have my own featured show July 5. I will stick around on Sunday to hear the Yellowjackets......

July 20 I will be at the Lyric Theatre (Outdoor Festival) with Rob Tardik and Walle Larsson for the Canadian Brass and Steel show that we put together.

During this time, except the above mentioned dates, I will be starting a new regular gig at the Hard Rock Casino in Coquitlam on Friday nights- come down, you will like the lounge I am at!

However, I am still holding court at Ten Ten Tapas every Saturday night at 7:30, and also for Sunday Jazz Brunch at 11:30 am. This coming Father's Day will be extraordinary, as I will play brunch, as well as dinner from 7-9. A fantastic prime rib dinner is planned for all the carnivorous, under appreciated Fathers out there! LJ Mounteney and Melissa Howell will be guesting as vocalists extraordinaire!

Also, I recently launched my new FaceBook music store, that has ALL by back catalog available as digital downloads AND hard disks.... check it out! There are guests on my dozen cds that include Dee Daniels, Paul Horn, Nancy Ruth, Christine Duncan, Warren Hill, Miles Black, Amanda Wood, Brian Bromberg, Chuck Loeb, Jeff Lorber, Marc Antoine, and many more!

Watershed Artworks WHOLE LOT of ART. Sunday May 25th, 2014 Time: 10:00 – 4:00pm Location: 11425 – 84th Ave. N. Delta

I will be there doing readings with a few art Sacred Art pieces and some product.

Winner for Mothers Day Reading

Congratulations to Suzanne Willems of Saskatoon, this years winner for a Free Mothers Day Reading.- Please stay tuned for more free opportunities from Majik Moments Healing!!