A little hop and a skip to Holland

A little hop and a skip to Holland...

Did you know that there is a section of the border between Holland and Germany where they run parallel to one another. 

What does that mean you ask? 

Say "Halo" to Fabi and Uschi as they wave to us from Holland while I photograph them from across the street (border) in Germany. 

Here we see the retirement home that bridges the boarder between Holland and Germany where both residents reside. 

                           





after the bridge and straight for about 100 yards you will arrive at this point where the divide ends and you are welcomed in Holland.

Then..."to market to market to buy ..." 



Fresh flower...

cheese...

Bread...

Stawberries...  

and our favorite... Licorice!

Uschi and Fabi

Just another hop and skip back to Germany and we met up with brother Flo and his new office building he built where he and his partner "Weidemann & Schillings" operate their construction company from.

It's time for
Weidemann & Schillings

Brother Flo Schillings

We are so very proud of you! 

Family dinner to end the day.
Guten Abend von Familie Schillings.
Good evening from the Schilling Family.
 

Rehearsals begin and a unforgetabl night in Cologne

Hi loves,

 I saw this today and had to share. 

"Hier Siehst du den Menschen,der für dein Leben verantwortlich it."

Here  you see the person responsible for your life.

                 I am flying on wings of gratitude.

We are all feeling at home here in Bocholt and surrounded by more love and support than we could have asked for. 

     Rehearsal time. 

Meet our dear friend Andreas  

 & his son Lenny.

Last year we had the great pleasure of meeting these two very special fellas from Bocholt, Germany, when they came to San Diego after booking a guided climbing tour to Yosemite with www.sandiegorockclimbing.com, Fabi's Rock climbing company. It was a life changing experience for us all. 

Fabi,Andreas & Lenny hiking to Cathedral Peak in "Tuolumne Meadows" 
fall 2014.

Back together again, this time on a musical note. 

Today Andreas took us to Alte Molkerei, Cultural Center in Bocholt, where will be performing on July 27th.

Ready to rock! 

I was a fan of the location right from the start. This will be our finale show in Bocholt and sure to be a very special & unforgettable evening as was our European launch concert in Solona Beach.

Happy as two peas in a pod, Fabi and I made our way to Cologne, Germany to meet up with our friend Max and reunite for the first time on European soil with Mr. Justin Froese at the "Grüngürtel" Park, Cologne.

Fabi and Max

I love that in Germany we can spend a whole day mingling with friends, playing games, making a BBQ and playing music into the early hours of the morning. 

I feel as though I have entered a vortex in which time does not exists. 
Justin and I fell into a musical trance at the Accordion began to play.

On this night I slipped into a wrinkle in time where everything was possible,there were no barriers and the only language was music. 

          Guten Morgen von Bocholt Deutschland!

                  Good Morning from Bocholt Germany!

      Papa Heinz and Fabi     Mama Uschi and me

                                    I love this little paradise.
                             Home sweet home.

                   New life springing up in the Garden.

                         
            I know I am home when I pay a visit 
                to the "Aa See" here in Bocholt.

 Morning and evening walks bring 

    bunny encounters   &    beautiful spring blooms.


It's been two years since our last visit.I am feeling at home here in Germany being more familiar with the language and the culture.

Here is to the many travels ahead sharing my music and meeting new friends and places.
You have my heart Deutschland!

Art in motion... and we are off!

Hey Beautiful People!

We arrived safely today at the LAX. (Stockholm bound) waiting in the 

airport we were already off to a great start! 

With guitar in hand,strumming a rhythm,I notices this young man 

standing to my side with ear phones on,dancing to the same beat I was 

strumming. 

Now, I like to live my life with no "What if's". 
This is the perfect example of a moment that I could have passed up and I would have wondered "what if I would have asked NIELS VAN GOGH to dance to my song" this was not the case as I proposed the idea that I play one of my songs and he express himself in an artistic form that inspired him. And so a moment combining 

artistic forces did we share because ask, I did dare! 

Check it out!

 If you feel it in your every fiber to say  something, do something, ask  something, connect, go for it! The  reward is great! Do what makes you  puuuurrrrrr! Xox

I am delighted to have collaborated with this rising star @nielsvdnheuvel!  

What a Magical Night!

                      What a magical night! 

Thank you dear friends for your support,beautiful energy and open ears and hearts. It was a joy playing for and with you Saturday night before we begin our Europe tour adventure. 

Thank you Daniel for hosting us at your lovely abode. A special thanks to Bongo Fly Productions for producing this spectacular evening! 

Memories to last a lifetime! Till we meet again my friends. 

Sound check 1...2...we are ready. Are you?

                       Daniel & friends admiring the view     
                before the show

                     David Daily and his sister looking           
             classy!It was a joy to have you join us.

 A big thanks to Daniel for opening up and sharing his beautiful space to support local artists! Grateful!

          With Holly Haynes, warming up on the keys. This beautiful woman keeps me steady.

                         Victor Wray sharing his shine.

            Diane,Kiki & Marla the life of the party!                                        Love you ladies!
               

  Honored to share the evening with one of the most loving families in San Diego. Heidie,Dave &Jack thank you for being a part of my life.
                     

                          Beautiful people,beautiful views.

                         

                                      These powerful artists:
                          Maya,Gabriela & Teri 
                          WOWing us per usual.

                                @Maya_Moxly,@meyoma11                                     @gabrielabuenaonda 

       Lovely ladies, Linda Froese & June Gottleib

                                      Holly & Bart Haynes 
                soaking in the evening serenades.        
                                                        

                                   Kim Sturm how you shine.

                                 How music feeds my soul!

                         Tiffany Froeses and Carl Tedesco.
                                       All smiles

           Thank you for supporting our creativity!

                             

                              @JustinFroese giving us some             
                     Yumminess!

                       @JustinFroese and @Maya_Moxley
                bringing out the soul with their sounds

              Warming up at the keys with Holly Haynes.
                She is my steady and I adore her.

 Wrapping up a beautiful evening with 
Bart & Holly of BongoFlyProductions!
Giving artists wings to fly!

 A very special thanks to Dennis Driscoll for lending us his chairs and supporting local artist and their craft!

What a team! 

I am already looking forward to the next on August 20th. 

Save the date! 

Now off to Europe and the journey continues.

 I am taking you all with me in my little heart pocket!

 Love abounding~Briahnna