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Hello people,

I said you'd be getting another update soon, and I'm no liar! I want to tell you a bit about my lil' indie record which will be coming out next month. Overflow will be released on Tuesday October 26th. The album contains 14 tracks, all but one of which were between November of last year and this July. It's a very recent snapshot of some of the goings-on inside my head, which depending on who you talk to is a very good or a very bad thing to be privy to. =)

The record was co-produced by me and a friend of mine, a beautiful musician by the name of Jordan O'Connor. We talked about making a record together years ago, but had fallen out of touch. So imagine my surprise when, back in January, I step into my office at work and see Jordan through my window on the sidewalk strolling past! I literally bolt out onto the street and scream his name like a banshee. It was one of those moments when everything had to align perfectly or we'd never have crossed paths. It rekindled a friendship and led to countless hours of working together on the record. I can't say enough about Jordan. He was only supposed to produce four tracks, but when my friend Ed died and the project was turned on its ear, Jordan waited while I dealt with my grief and figured out what came next. He stepped up in a major way and he's wonderful.

The CD launch party for Overflow will take place on Saturday October 23rd. It's a twilight hour show, 6 pm @ the Rivoli. I'll be performing songs from the album, and will soon be announcing the names of some special guests that will be appearing as well. The record will also be for sale at the door. This show will easily mean more to me than any that I've ever done so I'd love you all to come out and share in it with me. And if hearing me croon isn't a scintillating enough incentive for you, the food should be!!! The grub at the Riv is yummy yum yum. Mmmm noodles.

I'll leave you with a tune from the record. Once I Give It To The Wind addresses the fear that comes with creating something personal and then sharing it with others. I wrote it about making this record. It was my first composition of 2004.

Hugs to everyone. I hope to see you all next month.

Peace&Love, Tanisha