I say this a lot… I’m feeling blessed.  My first time at the Vernon Jazz Club was phenomenal for me.  First of all, I got to play with some of the most fabulously talented gentlemen in the business.  Secondly, there was a super love receiving audience.  Many people don’t think about it, but while we’re […]

Don Wade’s Sax Among Friends Featuring Don Wade on Saxophone, Mel Zachary playing keys and me singing, played live at the Cherry Lane Shopping Centre food court.  For the past 4 years, we have shared one hour of Christmas music with all the bustling shoppers and quickie lunchers at the Food Court.  We’ve had many […]

OH MY GOODNESS!!! I just performed the BEST show I’ve ever done!  After many moons of longing to play at the esteemed Dream Cafe, I did it… twice!  I wrote my name down in the guest artist log and cheered for joy.  First with the Justin Glibbery Quintet and then with the Allan Crossley Quartet.  […]

Casual Pairings was a great event!  Wine Crush Market brought breads, mustards and a most curious pizza… Their products are made from, literally, wine crush.  Grape seeds and skins are dried and crushed into powder form then made into all kinds of things.  The results were unanimous: delicious!  Mel and I had a great time […]

I finally had my first diva entrance thanks to my buddies, Sax Among Friends.  I came in my roadie gear to set up early.  Then went home and dressed to the nines!  Well, when at the wine bar, only the best will do.  And besides… when else am I going to wear my beautiful red […]

The Allan Crossley Duo featuring Yanti played this weekend at Sumac Ridge Estate Winery.   The thunder rolled as we came up the driveway to set up our equipment but despite the rain, thunder and cold, we played from 1-4pm with only a few breaks so Allan could run his hands under hot water!  Most everyone […]

I am feeling grateful for the abundance we have in this community.  Over the course of 3 1/2 months, a melting pot of hundreds of people donated to the Great Naramata Recycled Clothes Sale.  This Fill-A-Bag* (*grocery bag) for $5 fundraiser for the Naramata PAC, starts in Yanti’s home in January and finishes up at […]