Tips for International Couples (video) (February 22, 2008)
Last week, Ken and Tiffanie were gracious enough to share their story with us about how they met online and the arduous fiance visa process they have endured. We hope that this video helps others who may be facing some of the same issues. I'm really looking forward to their wedding tomorrow! --kev
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Video Tour of Spring Valley (February 01, 2008)
Dottie Pollard (Dotties Catering) gives us a short tour of Spring Valley Golf Club. Enjoy! -kev
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An Interview with a bride (pt.1) (January 31, 2008)
Here is part one of Kennetha's interview. In this clip she shares her experience with Spring Valley Golf Club and Dotties Catering.
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Birthday Greeting (January 31, 2008)
Dave Hall just left this silly message. What a ham! --kev
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I love Pandora Radio! (January 10, 2008)
You've got to visit this web site! It is amazing. I love how it suggests songs in a similar style based on what other people have searched for. And it streams all day long right to your computer. I leave it connected to the PA in my living room most of the time these days. Total bliss! --kev
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Cheryl with jazz quintet (December 31, 2007)
Here is a short clip of Cheryl singing with our jazz quintet at a Christmas party a couple of weeks ago. More clips are available from this event as well as videos from two weddings this past fall where Cheryl sang with our jazz group. Enjoy! --kev
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Success! (December 31, 2007)
Safe traveling Chris!
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Congrats to Todd and Kennetha! (December 28, 2007)
Some pics from Todd and Kennetha's wedding (Dec 15th at Spring Valley). --kev
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New testimonials (December 19, 2007)
A couple more were sent in this week. Thanks you guys!
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Excellent Wedding Vocalist (December 18, 2007)
A few days ago I recorded an excellent vocalist here in the studio. Her name is Chris Spurgeon (guys: she is married) and she lives in Owenton (about an hour from Lexington). Here is her contact info if you need someone to sing at your wedding. I am sure she will do an excellent job for you.
There are also lots of other vocalists and instrumentalist that I keep in touch with. If you ever need recommendations, I regularly help out with these sort of suggestions as a part of providing my music and video services for your wedding day. view page »
A Judy Cake (December 17, 2007)
From Saturday's wedding at Spring Valley Country Club...a Judy Myer's cake: very tasty!
Jazz band (December 10, 2007)
Here is a recording of our jazz quartet from last Saturday night (private Christmas party). Enjoy! --kev
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Documentary videos (December 07, 2007)
Here are some stills from a video project.
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Got hot chocolate? (November 27, 2007)
Here are a few Christmas songs to listen to with your hot chocolate! Enjoy --kev
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More testimonials (November 27, 2007)
A couple of new testimonials posted today. Oh, and a huge THANK YOU to my customers!!
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Great little book (November 27, 2007)
Every week I get emails from music students fresh out of school wanting advice on how to find jobs, how to start a recording studio, or wanting to know if there is good money in (whatever). Take Jim this week (name changed to protect the innocent!). Jim wanted to know if he should move to Nashville and start to network or build his music business slowly from his home town.
Only YOU have the answer. My advice is always the same. Invest in yourself and (1) read a lot of great business books, (2) write down your goals and steps to get there, and then (3) act on them. Below is an example from a really great book:
(From the forward) This little volume (the result of meditation and experience) is not intended as an exhaustive treatise on the much-written-upon subject of the power of thought. It is suggestive rather than explanatory, its object being to stimulate men and women to the discovery and perception of the truth that -they themselves are makers of themselves by virtue of the thoughts which they choose and encourage; that mind is the master-weaver, both of the inner garment of character and the outer garment of circumstance, and that, as they may have hitherto woven in ignorance and pain they may now weave in enlightenment and happiness. -James Allen Amazon
Some other great authors are Seth Godin, Malcolm Gladwell, Tim Sanders, Dale Carnegie (How to Stop Worrying is excellent), and Napoleon Hill to name a few. Happy reading!
Classical bass player (November 22, 2007)
Short video clip from yesterday. Man, I love this guy's passion! --kev
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I heart Wallace Station :-) (November 22, 2007)
A little plug for my favorite restaurant. Visit their web page on this site...
P.S. vendors, I would be happy to help film a commercial or short documentary for you. Contact me for more info. Video projects that I shoot will also be added to your web page on this site (free advertising).
Have a great Thanksgiving everybody! view page »
Mail (November 15, 2007)
I don't know what to say. There are some photos of Meagan and Trent on Melanie's blog right now. --kev
Solo piano / Cave Run (November 08, 2007)
Here is a short video I shot a few days ago at Cave Run along with an untitled piano composition. Enjoy! --kev
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Great product! (November 04, 2007)
I was in Walmart a few days ago and came across a great new product...do-it-yourself custom ear plugs! You can find them in the outdoors section. The kit is only $11. Previously, you had to go to the audiologist to have custom ones made and they would cost about a hundred dollars.
Here is the exciting part...it is quite easy to make you own custom in-ear monitors and headphones with them as well! I recently converted my Blackberry ear piece and LOVE it! It is more comfortable than all of the other ear buds and headsets I've tried to date. You can wear them all day with no discomfort.
I find that a lot of times music is simply too loud for my taste in movie theaters and even at Starbucks, and these will come in very handy!
Congrats! (November 03, 2007)
Sean and Michelle had a wonderful ceremony and reception today at the Unitarian Universalist Church off Clays Mill Road here in Lexington. Cynthia Cain performed the ceremony. Martine's made the cake :-) Always yummy! --kev
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Today's mail (November 02, 2007)
Now that's a snazzy looking card! Here are a few stills I was able to snap at Sarah's wedding.
More horses (November 02, 2007)
A few more scenes captured last week set to the music of our jazz quartet. Enjoy!
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Cara and Richard (October 29, 2007)
Saturday's wedding was different! I love it when couples change it up instead of using the old stand-by songs like Pachelbel Canon. There were lots of neat things that happened at Cara and Richard's wedding. For starters, all the guests were seated at tables for the ceremony which made for a more relaxing wedding. Cheryl Tolbert was singing and I played piano for her. Because we do primarily jazz music, it almost had a night club kind of feel. The Arts Place has a nice vibe to it anyway. I love the layout of the place. Cheryl sang At Last for the wedding party entrance. For the recessional, Cara and Richard used Carole King's Where You Lead I Will Follow (CD), which was nice and peppy and livened up the room! Something that I always like to do is place a wireless speaker in another part of the venue...in this case, it was in the art gallery where the guests could hear the music as soon as they came in the door and for the cocktail hour. After the cocktail hour was over, Cheryl sang with our jazz quartet (quintet) which was a lot of fun. For the last hour and a half, the guests wanted higher energy music, so we sent the band home and I DJ'd the remainder. It is always a nice option to have. Jackie Johnson was their official photographer. These are just two quick snaps with my Nikon Coolpix camera, but we also shot some video of Cheryl which I hope to share with you soon. Have a *great* week and congrats to Cara and Richard Hubble! --kev
Vendor update (October 22, 2007)
New info on Acres of Land Winery.
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Custom wedding paintings (October 21, 2007)
Matt and Brooke were a super awesome couple from this past weekend. Here is a painting that Matt made for guests to sign (he will create a custom one for your wedding too). We had a great time at the Red Mile...good energy crowd. Angela Anderson was their official photographer. Look for image previews on her site soon.
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Horses and Jazz (video) (October 20, 2007)
Some more fall scenery! Enjoy :-) --kev
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Fall Colours (video) (October 17, 2007)
The leaves are beginning to turn :-) enjoy! --kev
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Family Farm (video) (October 17, 2007)
Short little video shot at the family farm a few days ago....enjoy! --kev
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Melanie (video) (October 14, 2007)
Here is a short little clip of Melanie doing her thing yesterday :-) Enjoy! --kev
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Jill and Jake (October 14, 2007)
Congrats to Jill and Jake! Here are a few pics was able to snap yesterday: gallery
Praise for Cheryl (October 09, 2007)
A surprise note came in today from Alexis and Evan! Cheryl sang with our jazz quartet at their wedding reception (Sept 8th, 2007). On October 27th, Cheryl is singing with our quartet again at Cara's reception. She has a very powerful voice. You can catch Cheryl every now and then singing at St.Luke United Methodist here in Lexington. Drop me a line if you'd like to stop by for a visit and hear some examples of her voice and watch some video clips. --kev
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