Epiphany: time to curb social networking

Thursday, August 22nd, 2013 by

Yesterday, my family experienced a near disaster that could have resulted in the loss of two of my beloved young relatives. Thankfully, my brilliant nephew was able to think clearly and take immediate action to prevent a horrible accident.The incident made me think about how precious life is and...→ Read More

My first weekend living in LA

Sunday, August 4th, 2013 by

As I left my house in the Bay Area, I suddenly started crying. No different from the day I was hired by Stevie Wonder: I was overcome by the emotions of gratitude, excitement and the release of the known as I stepped away from everything and everyone I love...→ Read More

I’m in Arsenio Hall’s Posse!

Thursday, July 25th, 2013 by

Finally, the secret is out! I’m in Arsenio’s Posse! Check out the links and the press release below: http://ow.ly/nir6bhttp://ow.ly/nir8vhttp://ow.ly/nirbFhttp://ow.ly/nkwfThttp://ow.ly/nkwgx‪#‎ArsenioHall‬@ArsenioHall ——————–FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ‘THE ARSENIO HALL SHOW’ HIRES ‘THE POSSE’FEATURING ALL NEW GROUP OF MUSICIANS Hand-picked crew has toured with a Who’s Who of Music LOS ANGELES, July 24, 2013 – THE ARSENIO HALL...→ Read More

Yoshi’s last night, July 11 – Thank you Bay Area!!

Friday, July 12th, 2013 by

Last night was so much fun!  Not only did I share the stage with some great musical friends, but some 200+ people came out and supported my music and expressed their enjoyment of my music.  Yay! I arrived at 4:30pm and Joi was already set up and ready to...→ Read More

Upcoming July shows

Wednesday, June 19th, 2013 by

Hello beautiful people!  I have a show coming up in July and I hope to see you there! Thursday, July 11 8pm Victoria Theodore Yoshi’s Oakland www.yoshis.com/oakland 510 Embarcadero W. Oakland,  CA 94607 (510) 238-9200 $19Buy tickets Featuring Victoria Theodore, piano / vocals Daniel “D-Lucca” Parenti, bass Tommie Bradford,...→ Read More

June 2013

Wednesday, June 5th, 2013 by

Hello friends!  Alas, I have no sweet poem for you today.  I just want to share some information and get back to work. I had a fun rehearsal yesterday for a show at Yoshi’s Oakland this coming Monday, June 10.  Brilliant bassist, Daniel Parenti, has put together a group...→ Read More

April Gigs = Awesome!

Saturday, April 27th, 2013 by

Thank you to everyone who came and supported my local shows this month.  It was seriously fun to organize and get back to performing on a regular basis.  More to come soon! Now that the month is nearly over, and the final show was last night, it’s time for...→ Read More

One more April show: Fundraise for OPC

Thursday, April 25th, 2013 by

Hello friends, I have one more performance this month.  I’ll be performing with my trio (Daniel Parenti – bass, Tommie Bradford – drums), and have a few very special guests (Amy Levine – keys, Kymberly Jackson – flue, Kevin Wong – sax, Nelly Ake – vocals) joining me for this event.  There will also be...→ Read More

TEDxBerkeley this weekend!

Tuesday, April 16th, 2013 by

I’m performing on Saturday for the TEDx Berkeley event being held April 20, 2013 at Zellerbach Hall in Berkeley!  For those who don’t about about TED and TEDx events, check out the websites:  TED.com and TEDxBerkeley.com TED is an organization that works under the concept of “ideas worth spreading”.  It’s a...→ Read More

Yoga in the garden!

Wednesday, April 10th, 2013 by

I try to practice yoga every morning.  Doing yoga is a calming way to begin the day, great exercise and a healthy practice, but on the mornings I don’t make it to class, I usually do my own routine at home in my office. I don’t get direct sunlight...→ Read More