Show Announcement: Live @ Leftfield - NOV. 28th

Hey all! Excited to announce that I'll be singing at Leftfield on Ludlow this Saturday, November 28th at 8PM. This is my first time this venue, so I'm excited to perform. Myself and my writing partner Alex Smith and been brewing up a lot of new stuff and as nerve racking as it is, we'll be throwing down a lot of those new tunes on this show!  

As you're doing your Turkey Day prep, take a moment to mark your calendars for this performance. When Saturday night rolls around, take a break from too much food and possibly too much family and treat yo'self with some music! 

Playing with me on this show are Julian Litwack, guitar; Granville Mullings Jr., drums and Alex Smith, bass. 

#POSTTURKEYJAM #ELLEWINSTONLIVE

#MondayMusing Nov. Part II

WEEKEND RECAP

FRIDAY

Spent my Friday night in Harlem! It had been awhile since I'd been uptown and it felt so familiar. Despite all the changes and the gentrification, something about Harlem remains so black, so true and so good. Harlem Arts Festival was celebrating it's 5th Anniversary and I got to spend the evening listening to Divinity Roxx and India Carney play - lovely and so charismatic. My guys Granville and Julian backed up both ladies and killed - as usual.  It was an honor to support this organization and to be supported by them. Also great to see so many familiar faces out doing the same. 

SATURDAY

My bestie is having her first baby in January, so I spent Saturday hosting her baby shower. We basked in all her baby bump glory and  jammed out to Spanish music with a little Brooklyn Biggie sprinkled in. Our friends Marlz and Anjali came all the way from AZ to surprise - priceless! Good friends, good food and lots of good vibes. So excited to meet this new little life!  

                                                      #bustlebabyshower @CMAinNYC

SUNDAY

Missy and I have been really taking advantage of our Sunday's lately. We've been exploring our borough, eating lots of good food and spending quality time with friends. It's been really filling us up. We've gotta take advantage before this winter destroys our spirits. LOL Started out at Chavela's for brunch (again), swung by Corner Grind for a warm Chai latte and ended at Bedford Hall for some football and Laguanitas. Perfect Sunday! 

               Jeans: Levis 505's | Jacket: H & M | Shoes: Puma | Sweater: Zara | Scarf: idk! 

#MondayMusing Nov. Part I

Weekend Recap

Kicked off the weekend on FRIDAY night where I got to see a great Lakers vs. Nets game. Nets lost and broke my heart, but hey... whachagonado? Got to listen to a fun band called Great Caesar do their thing in the Billboard Lounge, which was super fun and inspiring. Swung by our neighborhood watering hole, Bed-Vyne Brew for one more beer before heading home. 

(Also, my new shoes and my new winter jacket arrived and that just made my whole life. Thanks Zara for helping my Navy fix!) 

SATURDAY

Got up early on Saturday for a little house cleaning and 2 solid hours of dancing and singing in the mirror to myself. I have Jojo's tringle to thank for that! Had a long talk with my little sis on her science-world slayage! She's a complete rock star and keeps me inspired. 

Spent the afternoon in Soho walking around the city and enjoying the perfect weather. Met up with my wife and the homie Jeary Sylves for dinner and then headed to First Saturday's at the BK Museum. Got to see Oshun hit the stage and they brought a ton of energy! Hung out with some folks from AZ and some-to-NY people - so nice and so funny. Also, ran into my girl Hannan Selah, camera in hand as always! 

SUNDAY

Sunday was a day for me and my lady. We slept in and after a slow slow slow start, we made our way over to Chavela's in Crown Heights for brunch. Sangria and micheladas. Guacamole and huevos rancheros. Need I say more? Then we took one of our notoriously long Brooklyn walks through many neighborhoods and down streets we 'd never ventured before. Brooklyn never ceases to amaze me. It's possibilities and diversity seem unending. 

Then we took one of our notoriously long Brooklyn walks through many neighborhoods and down streets we 'd never ventured before. Brooklyn never ceases to amaze me. It's possibilities and diversity seem unending. 

Jacket: H&M | Jumpsuit: Urban Outfitters | Shoes: Converse All-Stars | Handbag: Zara

A BIG THANKS to New York and my amazing circle of friends and family for their great company, great sense of humor and ceaseless charm. You make my life so full! 

#MusicMonday An Experiment in Song

Been sitting on so much music that I've been itching to share. Working on this new album has been so inspiring in countless ways. Though I'm still a distance from being done, I'm getting there. In the #musicmonday spirit, I'm throwing this track out there. It's called Whoa. It was the first experiment I played with for my new album. Basically, I took one simple lick and used it as a song writing and vocal exercise to spark me for the project. I wanted to create something that required a lot of vocal dexterity, but stayed true to heart of a folk song. It's super simple, but in the best ways. Very tender. This is one of the late night home recordings that I'm so endeared to. Reminds me of a time and space I was in. 

Though this won't be on the album, it definitely gets at the spirit of the project. I thought it was time to share a bit of that. I hope you enjoy! I'd love to hear your thoughts. 

#MUSICMONDAY