INCREDIBLE found antler jewelry by “Lichen Antler Fashion”! Met the artist, Kerri Parnell last night, she is amazing and truly does have the most breathtaking pieces for men and women I have seen in years. Check her out this summer at @WinnipegFolk Festival! (Taken with instagram)
No line for US Security and Customs in #Winnipeg. Pro: No line! Con: waiting at the gate for almost an hour instead of hangin with mom (@SherryLN) longer :( … #EnRoute to #NYC (Taken with Instagram at Winnipeg International Airport (YWG))
@SierraNoble & @GregMayoMusic in Billings, MT ready to rock with the symphony TOMORROW NIGHT! (Alberta Bair Theatre) (Taken with instagram)
The AFM applauds the passage of the FAA Bill that sets a consistent national policy allowing musical instruments on airplanes.
After five years and 23 short-term extensions, Congress has passed legislation reauthorizing the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for the next four years. Included in the bill are provisions that create a uniform national policy regarding musical instruments on airplanes. Any instrument that can be safely stored in the overhead compartment or underneath the seat may be brought on board as carry-on luggage. Additionally, the bill sets standard weight and size requirements for checked instruments, and permits musicians to purchase a seat for oversized instruments, such as cellos, that are too delicate to be checked. Existing law allowed each airline to set their own policy regarding musical instruments, and size requirements varied widely for both carry-on and checked baggage. The American Federation of Musicians (AFM) has been lobbying Congress to enact such a policy for nearly a decade.
“This is great news for professional musicians throughout the U.S. and Canada who carry the tools of our trade – our instruments – aboard commercial aircraft,” said AFM President Ray Hair. “Ending the confusion over musical instruments as carry-on baggage has been a top legislative priority for nearly a decade. I am proud of our Government Relations Director, Hal Ponder and his assistant Laura Brigandi in our Washington legislative office for seeing the effort through. Musicians can now fly in friendlier skies.”
The FAA reauthorization was passed by the House of Representatives on Friday, February 3 by a 248-169 vote. It subsequently passed the Senate on Monday, February 6, 75-20.
The President is expected to sign the bill into law. 
I get to sing “Warm Love”! PSYCHED! :)
The “Leave A Lasting Mark” Concert Series presents: “Moondance: A Tribute to Van Morrison”
Featuring over 30 of NYC’s finest local independent artists playing Van the Man’s hits, proceeds going to Education Through Music, and sponsored by Nimble Records
For more information about Education Through Music, please visit their website:
http://etmonline.org/about_us
To donate online, please go here:
http://etmonline.org/how_to_help/ways_to_donate
For more about the series and it’s history, please visit:
http://leavealastingmark.tumblr.com/
Featuring performances by:
John Schmitt
Robbie Gil
Brian Collazo
Derek James
Jeff Litman
Patryk Larney
Bryan Dunn
Joe Marson
Craig Greenberg
Paul Tabachneck
Sergio Ortega
Jon Kantor
David Kantor
Keith Paine
Nick Semrad
Casey Dinkin
Andy Mac
Rebecca Haviland
Joe Marson
Anna Krantz
Evan Felts
Sierra Noble
Jay Stolar
Scott Wolfson
The Caravan of all star sidemen will feature:
Stephen Chopek, Kenny Shaw, Robbie LaFalce, Justin Hoffman, Seth Faulk and Scott Tofte on drums and percussion.
Chris Kelly, Rob Pawlings, Sean Murphy, Chris Anderson and James Preston on bass.
Sergio Ortega, Jeremiah Birnbaum, David Kantor and Dave Freedman on guitar.
Craig Greenberg, Megan Cox, Anna Krantz and Jason Wexler on keys.
Erin Friend, Shanna Zell and Crystal Durant on backing vocals.
Chris Hiatt, Mitch Marcus, Jon Kantor on saxophone, and Ian Schaefer on trumpet.
Joe Brent on the violin, and Shaky Dave Pollack on harmonica.
It’ll be a night to remember, for a great cause. Come join us please!
