~ What's Your Car Singing, Spring Bringing Soul Song? ~

Published: Fri, 04/20/12

Hello Fabulous Friends,

I'm curious, what's your favorite song to sing while your driving around on a warm Spring day with your windows rolled down and the wind blowing through your hair? Does is lift your spirits, open your heart and set your soul free? Does it invite the person in the car next you to move and groove, sing and swing with wild abandon? Let's create a spirit freeing, car singing evolution that spreads love and joy!

Here's a taste of what's coming up roses...

Happening Now ~ My "Songs of Spirit" CD is in the duplication phase!

Soon to be released at the Yala Lati Choir concert on May 12^th. This is a collection of the most beloved uplifting songs and chants from my women's singing circles, and my first solo CD! Being released with the intention of inspiring women in communities all over the world to gather in sacred circle and sing. It will also be a fabulous car singing CD!

Sunday, April 22^nd - Yala Lati is the Musical Inspiration

for the CSL Sunday Celebration

Morning Meditation: 10 a.m., Quiet Contemplation: 10:20 a.m. Inspirational Celebration: 10:30 a.m.

1818 Felt St., Santa Cruz

www.cslsantacruz.com

Saturday, May 5^th - SIRENZ open for MaMuse's CD Release Party

in Chico, CA

"Ma Muse is what a meadow would sound like if it could sing." Really. (FYI, they will be at the Kuumbwa Jazz Center in Santa Cruz on Tues., May 22^nd. Don't miss it.)

7:00 p.m.

Bidwell Presbyterian Church - 208 W 1^st St., Chico, CA

www.mamuse.org

Happening Now ~ SIRENZ CD ~ If you don't own it yet...

...may I suggest you check it out on my website? It's still available as a digital download.

www.heatherhoustonmusic.com/albums/

And people are still raving about it!!!

Maybe one of your booty shakin', car singing, Spring bringing songs is on that album!

Saturday, May 12^th - Yala Lati Mother's Day Weekend Concert

In Celebration of Spring and in Honor of our Mothers. Women's voices lifted in transcendent harmonies and exquisite beauty. These ladies sound more and more incredible every session! Plus we have two new mamas in the choir! You don't want to miss the sweetness.

8:00 p.m.

The Center for Spiritual Living

1818 Felt St., Santa Cruz

$12 in advance -www.brownpapertickets.com/

$15 at the door

A portion of the proceeds will benefit our local Rebele Family Shelter

*Please view the attached flyer*

May 30^th - June 2^nd - Fill Your Practice and Your Bank Account

A Spiritual Wealth Workshop for Coaches, Healers and Mentors

Held at Costa Noa on the coast, just North of Santa Cruz CA

I will have the great honor of leading these women in heart opening song as they discover more about their path as spiritual entrepreneurs. Hosted by my dear friend and business coach Sage Lavine.

For more information, follow this link ~ http://tinyurl.com/heathersage

Saturday, June 9^th ~ FREE Community Singing Circle

Women and Men are both invited!

In celebration of the release of my "Songs of Spirit" CD. We will be singing songs off the CD with guest percussionists. This will be so fun!

2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Suggested Donation - $10

June 13^th, 20^th, 27^th, July 11^th,18^th & 25^th ~ Joy of Singing

Women's 6 week Circle

7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Women, lift your spirit with song! Open your heart and voice effortlessly in the supportive environment of a sacred circle. This series is for all ability levels.

$144 in advance

$160 at the door

For more information and to register:www.heatherhoustonmusic.com/lessons/group-classes/

Sunday, July 15^th ~ Heather is the Musical Inspiration

at Inner Light Ministries Sunday Celebration

I feel so honored to have been invited to offer musical inspiration for the Sunday Service at ILM! Valerie Joi Fiddmont will be accompanying me on piano and vocals. Woo hoo!!!

10:15 - Silent Meditation, 10:35 - Community Praise, 10:45 - Celebration Service

5630 Soquel Dr., Soquel, CA 95073

www.innerlightministries.com/

Wed., July 1^st - Tues., July 7^th ~ Annual Music Retreat

with Silvia Nakkach

Sacred Music meets Sacred Nature

Again this summer I will have the distinct honor of co-teaching with world class musicians; Todd Boston, Alba Lirio, Val Serrant, Rosa Amelia Figueiredo, Hilary Reed, Michael Knapp and of course Silvia Nakkach. If you are wanting to deepen your relationship with your devotional voice, please consider joining this inspiring community of musicians.

Pema Osel Ling Buddhist Retreat Center in the Santa Cruz Mountains

For more information :www.voxmundiproject.com/programs.html#santa_Cruz

Saturday, August 25^th ~ Women's Day long Yoga and Singing Retreat

With Jackie Long and Heather

Finding the Inner Voice

Relax, open, release, and let go in a safe circle of women. Jackie and I create a loving, sacred space for women to retreat into for the day. Selene Vega creates nourishing food in the beauty of her Santa Cruz mountain home and dance studio at Skyote Mountain. We have filled this retreat to capacity every time.

For more information about Jackie please visit http://www.yogawithlove.com/

For early registration information, please contact me at heather@heatherhoustonmusic.com

Tuesday through Friday afternoons ~ On- Going

Inspired, Heart-Centered Voice Lessons with Heather

For all ages and ability levels.

For more information:www.heatherhoustonmusic.com/lessons/private-sessions/

Happy Spring!

~Heather Houston

heather@heatherhoustonmusic.com