Living the Dream of a Truly Portable Harp
Every time I get on a plane with my harp, suitcase and carryon, it’s a technological triumph for me. When I started touring over 20 years ago, I struggled to find ways to get an electric concert harp where I needed it to go. I tried borrowing concert harps and... read more
ON THE ROAD to Norfolk, VA & S.F. Bay Area
I arrived in Norfolk late Wednesday night and spent the day yesterday practicing, foraging for food, fixing my harp harness and exploring Norfolk. I like arriving a day early before shows so I can get a sense of a town, meet people, find a health food store –... read more
Aventure dans un Ascenseur (A French Elevator Adventure)
For the second time in my life, I got stuck in an elevator. This time, with harpist Shelley Fairplay, two helpful volunteers from the Festival “Harpes au Max” in Ancenis, France … and a bottle of wine. There’s always that fateful little bump. I... read more
A Visit to the Harp Factory (Photo Tour)
Bienvenue a France! I’m in Ancenis for the so I can practice any time of day or night … and I do! Yesterday, I got a tour of the CAMAC harp factory to see my signature harp built and had an interview with harp developer and builder Jakez Francois. We saw a... read more
Operatic Interlude in Santiago
This is part of my “Rock Harp Diaries” Blog series while touring with legendary guitarist Steve Vai from August 2012 – Dec. 17. I’ll be home Dec. 18th – please join me for my Homecoming Solstice Show in the Boston Area on Fri. Dec. 21st!... read more
This Morning in Athens
Last night we played Athens and today flew to Zagreb. I woke up a couple hours before we had to leave for the airport this morning and figured I had 45 minutes to an hour for some exercise, so I stopped at the front desk of the hotel and asked which was the best way... read more
