Miquel officially ended his run with the band, Embers For Ashes tonight at Ram's Head, The Shredfest 2011. It was an emotional night for me, because I have seen these young men from early on and watch them grow as a band, as close as watching them in my backyard by the pool, and later from my barn, while plying them with cheesecake and other goodies, until they started playing in their first gigs. Also it was emotional, as Miquel had ... Read More

Last night Embers for Ashes played Recher Theater. This was my third time seeing them at this venue. All the shows there have been very good, but last night they connected with the crowd, and with each other, and it made for a great show. ... Read More

It doesn't seem that long ago we went to Rams Head to see Todd Rundgren. Imagine how it felt to see my own son and his band playing there! Last night was such a time. The band right before they were about to play. It was nice to have good lighting on the drummer for a change. Simeon Ryan Ben Doug Miquel Group Shot It's nice when all your friends show up to support you... Even Cameron made it! I took nearly 1000 photos last night. I have weeded out 200, so I ... Read More

What John who visited from Australia might still be upset about is how he had to leave the same day the band that Miquel belongs to had a gig. Oh, what a shame! I didn't have any sleep  the night before and drove to New York and back 8+ hours the next day, but being a good mom, made it to watch my son. Thankfully Anna drove me, as I was in no condition to do so. I was however, in fine enough ... Read More