Nov 4 2013

KICKSTARTER IS LIVE ~ PLEASE HAVE A LOOK!!

WOW!  That happened much faster than i imagined ...  It is here.. It is live... We are rolling. I AM VERY EXCITED!
I CANNOT WAIT TO SHARE MY NEW MUSIC WITH YOU! "RISE FROM THE STORM" ..
PLEASE TAKE A…Read more
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Nov 3 2013

As things fall into place ...

Hi Everybody!
Well, things are really starting to roll along with the new album and I am getting very excited!
Progress has been made. I finally decided on the name of the new album, that’s big news! The name of…

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Sep 12 2013

And so it begins ...

It is time .. I am ready to go! Today is the day I start recording my new album with Jack Gauthier at Lakewest Recording Studio. Been working hard to get ready ... I go into the studio with confidence…Read more
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Aug 29 2013

Bringing it ON!

Date set! September 12th I am booked for my first day of recording CD #3 at Lakewest Studio with the fabulous Jack Gauthier.  Still untitled, although i think i know, but hold on that for now.  I am very excited…Read more
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Jul 15 2013

Queen of Procrastination .. no more!

I am sure there is some explanation for why I have found countless things to do and reasons to put off getting my new CD together.  It is so long over due .. but NO MORE!  I have procrastinated long…

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Jul 12 2013

this is why i do what i do ...

No ... not for the thanks    just knowing the music makes a difference
I received this email yesterday.  It made my day, thought I would share with my friends... 

Hi Joanne, I wanted to pass this along to you.…Read more
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Jun 28 2013

Music never fails ...

Today when i arrived at the dementia unit a resident was cussin' out the refrigerator, she was yelling out things that made little sense as i was getting myself set up ... then she heard the strum of the guitar…Read more
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Jun 24 2013

Super summer Super moon Super music ....

It is officially summer, my favorite time of year .. We had an incredible SUPER moon last night and the Stage Door Lounge has given the thumbs up to continue my Tuesday night Acoustic Open Mic through summer .. I…Read more

Jun 3 2013

Change is ....

... a bag of mixed emotions. 
I am sharing some important music news... Today is a biggie for me .. more so, it is a big day for my son Joe .. Joseph Michael Lurgio.  An Environmental Scientist, Musician,…Read more

Jun 3 2013

From this day forward ...

Once again, I am posting after the fact... but I have just recently learned i must do a better job with my blogging techiques!  How do I know this? I learned about the importance of blogging and keeping my friends…Read more
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Mar 19 2013

Still a Winner!

Thank you to everyone who voted in the Limelight Music Awards .. Your support is much appreciated!
Unfortunately, I did not bring home any 'physical awards' .. but we all know Won't Ever Quit is already in my eyes!  …Read more
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Mar 7 2013

Tweet Me!

 After much resistance I have joined the world of Twitter ... i am not 100% sure exactly what that entails .. but, i am a fairly quick learner and hope to have the hang of this soon ~ so, Please…Read more