Some days it
is tough to leave the sheets, as old movies seem more inviting than the bite of
winter coldness. Yesterday was one of those days for me as it was raining on
and off and the temperature was near freezing. By 5 pm, it was almost completely dark and I decided
that it was time to get my ass out of bed and do, well something.
LeeZa Donatella
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I had heard
that there was music starting at the Oak Creek Brewery off Yavapai, and reluctantly
I forced myself into the shower and got dressed. The
temperature was just at freezing as the wet snow sprinkled down on me as I
smiled knowing that it would not do harm to my naturally curly hair that I did
not try to straighten tonight. As I
walked into this back street establishment, I paused. This was certainly not
like most places in Sedona that are all shiny and filled with tourists. No, it
had a “capraesque”
quality, dimly lit, sparsely decorated, with stainless beer vats lining the
back wall. It took me back to one of my youth time haunts in the small suburban
LI town. Nice, is all I could say as I pursued the room to see the faces of
real people, a smattering of old time and newer Sedona locals. I ordered a pale
ale, which by the way was incredibly good, not too cold, a little bite, but
overall smooth and delicious.
What made the
time out more memorable were the performers.
Karl Jones
played most sets. This Irish lad certainly has range. His ability to play Irish
ditties in full brogue transports one right to Dublin, or counties Cork or
Mayo. His rock songs are infused with his roots that enhance the marinade in
his music whose taste is sweet. His voice
is melodic, talented hands and fingering style played the instrument like a
woman, being gentle yet firm, caressing all of her. A truly magical voice and experience that transported
me out of the funk I was in earlier in the day.
Then just
when I thought that there could be no more magic in the room, there
appeared an angel named Tierza Jacobs who readied for a set. As she took the stage, confident, sweet, with
long flowing golden hair, I anticipated hearing a soft delicate flower. My expectation
was shattered as this beautiful soft gal belted out ballads on her vintage
Ibanez-like guitar. I closed my eyes and
listened to her voice, with tones of Joplin, Holiday and Simone that were both soul
piercing, familiar and comforting. She brought me home.
It was so
very much appreciated by this patron to partake in the experience. If you ever
have the chance to listen to one of these artists I would love to know your
thoughts as well.
Have a day
filled with Love, LeeZa Donatella
Links of items I enjoy, that you may find useful
Berkey Water Filter The only filter I've found that removes fluoride from drinking water. We filter fluoride from our drinking water to decalcify our pineal gland to connect to increase our spiritual awareness. (article on the Pineal Gland)
Spiritual Guide Incense I love this incense that gets me into the zone.
The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz
The Celestine Prophecy by James Redfield
The Essential Rumi by Jalal al-Din Rumi
Carlos Castaneda's books
Leeza Donatella is an author, speaker and teacher