This special episode of gratitude and reflection is built on songs that personify the warmth and colors of the season; each song is performed live by me; all rights have been secured.

Enjoy this little concert and my thankful musings!

Lauren and Taylor of Apothogothic join me to reveal the newest scent in their series: Velvet Ember! It is like hot chocolate for your ears!  We discuss the smells inspired by the playlist and deep dive into listening. Use code DIVAS15 for a 15% discount at Apothogothic.com

The November 20th Lyrical Belles show at Knuckleheads is going to be a big one!  These three women are incredible artists: Nicole Springer, Katie Ziegler and Lauren Anderson are stellar musicians and amazing women!  You do not want to miss this show--learn more in today's episode. Hear about Nicole's experiences traveling the world, Katie's new life adventures and Lauren's appearance on The Voice airing now on NBC.

Frank at Knuckleheads is kicking off the Thanksgiving holiday by throwing open the doors for FRANKSgiving: one ticket gets you in the door for all four stages!  Come celebrate with us next Thursday at 8 pm.  Tickets available at KnuckleheadsKC.com

Enjoy the continued Maestra series within the podcast: conversations with women conductors.  Four conductors collaborate to lead Carmen KC a women's choir performing a free concert of ELEMENTS on November 22 at 3 pm at Hillcrest Christian Church (11411 Quivira, Overland Park, KS)

Dr. Sheri Cook Cunningham, Dr. Melissa Grady, Elizabeth Mulkey and Roxanne Martin bring their voices and their joy for music to this ensemble.  Learn more about the conductors, the music, and the women of the ensemble in this episode.

Sage Christie dropped a new concept album LITTLE DEATHS on October 24th.  This album is an exploration of life, love, grief, change, and finding home.  The orchestrations are fantastic and so fitting to each song; after recording the album five times, I think Sage really nailed it!  You are going to love it!

Listen to their lyrical and musical analysis along with some music theory easter eggs (wait for it!)

Music Theatre Heritage (MTH) here in Kansas City is performing RENT October 2-26. Listen in for a reminder of why this musical is one of only 10 ever to earn a Pulitzer Prize and hear from Mimi herself, Jazlyn Epps who plays the role at MTH this month.  You have one more weekend to see the show and believe me, it is worth it!!!!

Meet the three young women singing with the Lyrical Belles at Knuckleheads next Thursday, October 23rd at 8 pm. Brooke Mertz, Kirra Alexis and Haley Burke take the stage and you won't want to miss this vibrant young artists.

DeAnn Kinsch releases her new concept album on October 15th; enjoy this album review and DeAnn's inspiration behind the project and absolutely get tickets to her live album release at Knuckleheads on October 15th (tickets at Knuckleheadskc.com or at the door)

All music is played with permission by the artist.

In this episode I sit down with two artists and friends: Jillian Riscoe, based in Kansas City, and Kamber, based in Nashville.  These women are dedicated artists and dear friends; listen to our discussion about what it means to "make it" as a working musician and how friends make all the difference!

Don't miss Jillian Riscoe's album release show at the Rino in North Kansas City on October 9th at 7:00 pm (tickets are $10 in advance at therinokc.com)

Saturday night's premiere of Rossini's La Cenerentola at the Kansas City Lyric Opera was nothing short of magical.  Hear this short review and run, don't walk, to get tickets to one of the two remaining performances on October 3rd and 5th.