FAB

Saturday night at It's A Grind Coffee House was absolutely fabulous! And I do mean FABULOUS. Before I even parked my car, I could see that the place was packed. What performer doesn't love playing to a full house!? I've just got to say PEOPLE! You're the BEST! What an amazing show of support to come out like you did and stay to hear all 3 sets. I know from my own personal experience, that looking out into a sea of familiar and friendly faces does more for your confidence and overall performance than you could possibly imagine. Many thanks!

First up was Riley Lyon, and I am not exaggerating when I say she was absolutely amazing! At 15 years old, and her first "official" public performance, this singer/songwriter has confidence, poise, plays her guitar like a pro, and has a repertoire of original songs that are fun, catchy, melodic, and unique. She had previously had them professionally recorded and made into a CD - and good thing she did, because she sold a lot of them! Go Riley!   

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The second performance was my son Davy's band. Henry Webster, Amelia Shelton, Davy Walker and Jimmy Melnarik. They still don't have a band name. I think that night they introduced themselves as "Bank of America". What can I say. Middle Child. I have a tremendous soft spot for them though. Even when they are practicing I insist on quiet everywhere so I can just sit there and soak them in. I'm always sad when they're done. I know they must think poor Davy's hippie mom really needs to get a life. But see, I've been around long enough to realize what's completely stupid about life, and what's simply amazing about it. And when something is simply amazing, you stop and you listen. Although I do admit, I pretend I'm listening to them in a pub in Scotland. 

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Last but certainly not least - though I always give them such a hard time - was my husband John's band "Primrose Gardens". Playing all original music from John's CD of the same name - as well as some new songs he has written for a new CD he's working on - these two long time friends John and Darryl, and their sons Davy and Evan, have a great time rocking together and putting the fun in dysfunctional. Heheheh :) And seriously, John and Darryl are incredible musicians, especially when it comes to playing lean, mean, screaming guitars!

Thanks again to everyone - we'll have to do that again soon!

It's A Grind * This Saturday

See? It really IS a grind! A play on words - yes, yes - but a real brick and mortar establishment too. A cool coffee house (is that an oxymoron?) with even cooler live entertainment. Especially this next Saturday night, April 24th! Mark your calendars all you local friends! This is where you and your families are gonna wanna hang out for sure!

Our local It's A Grind Coffee House just north of Valencia in the town of Castaic, will be featuring TWO of our all time favorite bands EVER, and also a very talented young solo singer near and dear to us as well! The music fest goes from 8:00 to 10:00 and if you ask me, that's a lot of awesome entertainment. It's a serious three-fer people!

It's A Grind Coffee House

29641 The Old Road
Castaic, CA 91384-4570
(661) 702-9636

PRIMROSE GARDENS will be one of the bands performing. Consisting of founding member Johnny Walker and accompanied by Darryl Mardirossian on bass guitar and vocals. They are joined by their sons Evan Mardirossian on drums and percussion, and Davy Walker on guitar and vocals. All songs performed are original songs of John's from his CD entitled Primrose Gardens, as well as new songs he's currently been working on for an upcoming CD. Talented, rocking guys, all. Our house wouldn't be near as fun on Wednesday nights without them practicing.

(subliminal message: Johnny Walker is on Facebook as Primrose Gardens. The poor guy has no clue. Look him up and friend him) 

DAVY'S BAND (still no name) is the other band performing. I shouldn't pick favorites but it's my blog so I can do what I want. I love Davy's band. I adore Davy's band. Davy Walker on Guitar, Mandolin and vocals. Jimmy Melnarik on bass guitar. Amelia Shelton on violin and vocals. And Henry Webster on violin. All such talented and awesome young adults. All songs performed are Davy's original songs. He writes the best lyrics and melodies and arrangements on earth. Hey, I'm just tellin it like it is. I love the combination of all the instruments. And Amelia's and Henry's violins never fail to lift Davy's songs to a higher place, and take me right along with them. 

I've known RILEY LYON since the day she was born! This hip & cool guitar player has not only grown into a fun, smart, beautiful young lady, but she has the most natural talent of a young singer/songwriter I have ever had the pleasure of witnessing. I don't say that lightly either. There are countless talented people in the world, but the majority of them have to learn it. With Riley, it just comes naturally. It's part of her DNA. She can take others' songs and make them into unique versions of her own, and she can write her own songs just as easily. I know that the future holds a lot in store for Riley and I am excited to see what's around each and every corner for her.

Don't miss such a fun-filled evening! Come support all these talented singers! :)
And be on time or you really WILL miss them! :0

Maui Wowi

Last night Primrose Gardens performed at Maui Wowi in Castaic and it was a lot of fun. The not-so-funny part was that exactly half of the band (Darryl and his son Zack) got stuck in snow and therefore could not make the show. So it was just John and Davy. And they were SO AWESOME!
Extra kudos to Davy who not only played excellent guitar leads, but sang harmony as well :)
We had many great friends come out to support them, which is always so wonderful, and it was a terrific evening. I think their next performance is at the Valencia Border's on March 20th. Come!

the Walker Family You Tube video debut...

We wanted to do something fun and a bit off beat (how us of us) while the Red Power Ranger was home for Christmas. Since our lives pretty much revolve around music, and since the RPR is an editing genius, this video is the result of a lot of fun. The song "Machu Pichu" was written by my husband, and it's on his CD "Primrose Gardens". As we go about our (somewhat) normal activities, he pops in and out - his presence unbeknownst to us - singing and playing his guitar. 

Yes, the RPR does play the drums. Yes, the Mouse really does play the bass guitar. Yes, I am usually sitting on my fat arse with my computer. And yes, the Complex Middle Child really does play an awesome solo on his guitar (hard to hear on You Tube... bummer). There are also typical Walker things to watch for: my diet Coke glass, my dog Angel winking, my husband's Mini in the driveway, the sunflower on my blog scrolling by... just some fun things like that. So... enjoy!

P.S. if the vid won't play on my blog... click on THIS LINK.