On the Grind, All the Time

Kids, it's been a crazy couple of weeks. As most of you know, we officially celebrated the release of my album and the launch of Eusonia Records with two (sold out!) shows at Joe's Pub here in NYC, followed by an absolutely packed after-party at the uber-chic nightspot France Origine.  As far as I'm concerned, there's no better experience in the world than performing, no more energetic exchange than that between artist and audience, and (outside of my family) no greater love in my life than what I do.  Suffice to say, it was quite a night, thanks to all who attended and partied (hard) with us... but it's probably better to show you rather than to tell you:

this is my happy place...


...and this is my zone.


You're looking at 2/3 of the most blazing band EVER -- love them!


Eusonia Records is officially launched... Thanks to our fearless leader, Scott (in the middle).


...and ready for mass consumption!


Eusonia VP Alex Bilowitz and me, having waaaaaay too much fun at the after-party...


Property of Eusonia Records (I really like that pose, huh?)


My Alpha and Omega... otherwise known as Mom and Dad.


Ain't no party like a Eusonia party...aww, you know the rest.

You can see the rest of the pics in my MySpace gallery (myspace.com/maiyshamusic). Not quite the same as being there, but definitely a taste. Long story short, the evening was a huge success, and big fun. We're so excited to have finally gotten this thing off the ground. and definitely set the stage (no pun intended) for what is promising to be an exciting fall...

Since then, it's been meetings, rehearsals, planning, and parties...in fact, I just played one for the opening night of the Visionfest Film Festival at the Tribeca Film Center, which was big fun. Next up will be a trip back to one of my hometowns, Chicago, followed by a benefit at S.O.B.'s for the man of the hour (and hopefully next eight years), Barack Obama, and then I'll be rocking the ballroom of the Plaza Hotel for the opening of Warren-Tricomi's new flagship.

As far as music goes, this week, I've been all over Jamie Lidell -- both albums. Really genius, and I can't wait to see him live at the Highline Ballroom in October.

So, what's true for this week?

I'm absolutely mad about...

1. "Burn After Reading".  Absolutely ridiculous, and completely hilarious.

2. My friend Matthew, who's also absolutely ridiculous and completely hilarious.

3. Spontaneous combustion.

4. The old French short "The Red Balloon", which I just recorded off cable.

5. Sunday brunch after a raging Saturday night.

I'm seriously mad at... 

1. Myself, for seriously believing that I can live on no sleep!
2. John Lithgow's character in "Footloose" (which I'm watching now).

3. Anyone who can't take "no" for an answer.

4. Anyone who keeps me waiting up.

5. This:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNQ95bf4zU0