VOTE FOR ME!!! Lilith Fair 2010, Miami!!!

What's up lovies?!?!

I am SO EXCITED TO ANNOUNCE that I'm in 9th place for the OPEN Performance Slot for the Lilith Fair 2010 in Miami/West Palm Beach!!! THIS IS SO EXCITING! To even think I almost forgot I applied! It was a while ago that I submitted and I said to myself "I send this off with the best and sincerest of energies. May the people vote for me. I let go and let it be..." I so I did. Really! lol..to be honest I got busy and caught up with lots a good stuff.

In any case, it was such a wonderful surprise!! PLEASE GO & VOTE! It take 2 seconds and it can totally make or break my reaching #1!!!

I believe in your help and your belief in me and my music!...if not, I wouldn't have gotten this far ; )

SO GO! NOW! VOTE!!! There's ONLY 7 days left...

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I look forward to giving you good news!!!=)

STAY WITH ME , always

**Ria

PS. Happy Birthday Papi. I love you

Balloon Fashion Show Fam!

I dedicate this lovely photo which only shows but a flash of a moment of an enchanting night of fashion and art in Miami. I feel blessed to have participated in Carmen Ballering's (middle) Balloon Fashion Show. If there's anything I admire fully, it's thinking outside the box. Paving your own road. Making a honest statement about who you are with no consideration for judgement. I believe this is purity at its best! And so, with no further ado, do I have the pleasure of presenting to you Carmen Ballering- fashion forward designer and sculptor! And of course, not to forget the lovely ladies who participated in all of this with me and had an incredible show =)...

Lastly I want to thank Ms. Cindy Bee (right) , who made this show EVERYTHING it was and probably more... This girl was non-stop taking care of and handling all things at once. She was that sturdy rock in the foundation created for the entire event. Thank you mama!

**Many cherishable relationships were made that weekend &I look forward 2 keeping them =)

Stay with me,

**Ria

PIC & POST of the week!! 4.10.10

March 30th @ THE NEWS LOUNGE

This was a such a harmonious night.
The 2 people who made that possible must be named. They are the 2 players in this picture-Michel Gonzalez and Rachel Larralde. THEY WERE INCREDIBLE. I don't say this to exaggerate in any way, I truly feel blessed to play with them. This was the first time Rachel played with me live and she complemented the music so well.
This was my first night @ News Lounge and the turnout was great! So great, that I have been contacted to play there again on June 1st. I am planning to bring the same set up and show you all this special sound that's created with the 3 of us.
Make sure to be there!

Stay with me...

xoxo!
**Ria

MIAMI FASHION WEEK 2010!

FINALLY!!!
I know it's been like over 2 weeks since my Miami Fashion Week performance!! But many things made it impossible for me to post on my blog. The main one being 'technical difficulties'! I'm glad I could share it with you now though...late is better than never ; ) This was truly an AMAZING night!! From the hair stylist(s) to the make-up artists to the MFW 2010 camera crew to the incredibly talented designers whose unique clothing designs graced the catwalk and deified the beautiful models who sported them...and who can forget the blinding white lights and flashing cameras of all the worldwide press that attended! Like I said...it was amazing.
Even the crowd was way more reactive than last year, I guess they just couldn't resist! ; ) hehe...

In any case, I dedicate this post and these pics to those people who made me look STUNNING. When you look great, you feel great; when you feel great, you act great; and when you act great, you're results are even greater. *Ria

Thank you to them all!! xoxo!

PIC OF THE WEEK 3.7.10!!

Ahhhhh...what can I say? I had such an amazing night at the Van Dyke Cafe! I'm excited for the next performance there =) It was so great to have such a wonderful evening at such a place.

For all of you who don't know much about Miami and it's live music scene, Van Dyke Cafe is known to be special place, for its atmosphere, location, food, but mainly for it's 2nd Floor. That's where all the nightly magic happens. I felt that magic this last performance there... I want genuinely THANK every person who came out- fans, supporters, fam & friends, lovers of music, passers-by, and newcomers. You made that night special...thank you. And so it's with great pleasure that I provide you guys with these pictures!!.. showing you a lil'bit of what went on that night. It makes me smile just to think back on it =) I wanted to load a video but it was giving me sme problems, as soon as I figure it out, I will post. ; )

I had the immense pleasure and privelege to play with very talented and handsome fellas from Spain- Michel Gonzalez (guitar) & Ramon 'Mon' Orenzio (guitar, voice,cajon, and trumpet). SUCH TALENT!! These two guys undoubtedly made this night into what it was. Adding Mon to the duo was a surprise even for me and I'm so happy he was here to join us!! That is all art, all of it- the music, the place, the vibe you create, even the choice of performers..all of it is part of the daily canvas we paint on.


Thanks for staying updated! Leave me question and/or comments, they are always welcome =)

AML,

**Ria

What's up people !?!?

If you missed out on the Magic City Production Launch Party (which I was SO HAPPY to be a part of btw!!!), here's a clip of the FINALE PERFORMANCE to close the night! I had the pleasure of sharing the stage with Parable MC, Llama Beats, and Travis Bashor- all accompanied by the wonderful Michel Gonzalez on Guitar!

It is ABSOLUTELY necessary that more events like these take place in Miami, forget that!...WORLDWIDE. Events that proclaim, promote, and propel all forms of art and culture have to continue to rise as they have been ( at least in my experience here in SF). There is so much talent to be exposed and embraced that we must tip our hat to companies like Magic City Productions who create a space and an environment to do so! Thank You MCP!

In any case, ENJOY.

All my love,
**Ria

THIS SATURDAY! DO NOT MISS THIS ONE!
THERE'S SO MUCH TO SEE IN ONE NIGHT!!
I will be having a special performance that night! I'm very excited to be participating in such an art-filled event in Miami!!

**NEW LOCATION**
Klutch NightClub, 136 Collins Ave

Please come out and support all the Miami Talent that will be there!!
For more info go to:
http://bit.ly/bg5HEA

THANK U ALL for your love and support! See you on Saturday ; )