Drum Roll Please!

 And I do mean that literally. Back before the dawn of time, in the 80s, I was in an all female gospel group, where I shared songwriting duties with the group leader. Fast forward to 2024, and I have found a twenty first century composer who has put music to my extensive pile of lyrics. 

Our compositions are now on YouTube - please check out our channel, The Laird and Lady K. Some of the songs are nearly 40 years old, but better late than never! Here is one:

  The next adventure will be to add this material to KatMoon's playlist - we are quickly moving into original songs!

And The Beat Goes On.......

KatMoon has another great gig coming up. Monday, July 1st at Fort Langley's Canada Day Celebration. We take the stage at 11:20 am, and this time will showcase some original music. This is big, baby! Sure hope you can stop by.

 

The Summer of Love - We Heart Music!

Once again KatMoon has an action packed summer. Join us at Langley Community Day, taking place on June 8th, 2024, at Spirit Square Bandstand in Douglas Park, Langley. We are the show opener and hit the stage at 11 am. Hope to see you there!

And there's even more!!

KatMoon is thrilled to be the Season Finale at the Fraser Valley Heritage Railway Festival, playing non stop throughout the summer! Two shows on Sept 1, 2024 - 11 am and 1 pm. Come check us out - this is a major show! 

Still At It

 I still pick up my camera once in a while, and still enjoy it very much. Very soon I will be joining the Brass Band Art Group for our 2023 Pop Up Show at the Beecher Street Gallery in Crescent Beach. 

Exhibition dates are: Saturday, Oct 28, Sunday, Oct 29, Friday, Nov 3, Saturday, Nov 4 – OPENING CELEBRATION, Sunday, Nov 5, Friday, Nov 10, Saturday, Nov 11, Sunday, Nov 12, Wednesday, Nov 15. The gallery is located at Lower Floor, 12160 Beecher Street, Surrey, BC, and will be open between 11 am and 4:30 pm on the above dates. 

Hope you can visit and check us out!

As always, the Brass Band Art Group loves exploring the natural world. I captured the pictures below during an extended autumn visit to the quaint, isolated, captivating village of Hedley, situated in the Similkameen Valley, near Princeton, BC. It's one of my favorite places!

Cottage In The Trees

Under The Hedley Bridge

In Full Flame

Willow

Copyright 2023, Kathy Neudorf

A Bit Random.......

More from the upcoming Brass Band Crescent Beach show. The rock image is from the Glen, and the Angel/Devil photo was inspired by a shoot at North Vancouver's Deep Cove.

Rocks

The Angel, The Devil, and the Little Red Fox

Copyright 2023, Kathy Neudorf

Hey, Hey, Hey!

 The latest KatMoon compilation has dropped! Songs and photos were captured during our June performance at Spirit Square Stage for Langley City's Community Day. Tons o' fun I tell you! Many thanks to Graham Bryan and Jimo Hatch for the excellent images. 

A Spirited Performance

On June 10th, 2023, we had the honor of performing at the Langley Community Day Celebration on the  Spirit Square Stage in Langley. What a rockin' show - 45 minutes of eclectica, with a green room and pro sound. Woot! The rain held off long enough to bring out the cheering crowds, and for the first time we were asked for an encore. In case you missed it, here is our poster, and a little video clip, courtesy of Jimo Hatch:

Here We Go Again!

We will be playing for an hour - hope you can join us!!

 

More photos....

Here are a few more images from our shoot. We now have a Facebook page - check it out!

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083830088354

 Also another upcoming gig on September 3rd. Details to follow.

Hangin' Out

Diane and Kat

 Ready to Rock!

Dave Moon and DJ

Out Standing in Our Field!

Photo Session!

 A couple of days ago, Kat Moon had our first band photo session. It was strange not having a camera in my hands, but talented Tracy Gendron did a great job capturing the essence of our group. Here's one of the shots:

Rockin' the Partay While Avoiding Mosquitos

And There's More!

 Last week we played our first paid gig. Given that we've only been together since January, 2022, I think that's pretty cool. This outdoor show was for the City of Langley's Sounds of Summer Series, and we rocked it for an hour to a 70-strong audience. There was even dancing in the streets!

Check out the latest YouTubes: KatMoon performing Little Feat's 'Willin', and Poison's 'Every Rose Has Its Thorn'. Something for everyone, indeed!!!

KatMoon

And now for my latest adventure - a groovy little music group! KatMoon is our name, and we just wanna have fun. Members include David McGuire, lead vocals/rhythm guitar, Diane Gendron, bass/harmony vocals, David Johnson, lead guitar, and yours truly on harmony vocals. Oh, and our trusty Beat Buddy on drums - anyone know an awesome human drummer? Shoot me an email.... 

We have our very own YouTube channel and are busy working on music and performing. 

Check out a couple of our songs: 'White Bird', originally by It's A Beautiful Day, and Blake Shelton's 'Boys Round Here'. Both pieces were recently performed at Bez Arts Hub in Langley, with many more gigs on the way!

From Frying Pan to Fire

 To say I've been absent from this platform is quite an understatement. Life  REALLY got in the way. Now that the dust has settled it's clear I'm on a new path, revisiting a much loved area of discovery - MUSIC. I've always enjoyed singing and writing and lately have been exploring the wonderful world of production. Without further ado I introduce my original piece, 'Le Reve', a loop compilation of French poetry and the freeform guitar stylings of David S. Johnson. Enjoy!

Chihuli, Chiluli

 I recently had the honor of attending an exhibit by Master Glass Blower, Dale Chihuli. His work is extraordinary, both in scale and concept. The photos speak for themselves, but if you want to experience the excellence of Chihuli's work, there is no substitute for a gallery visit. You gotta go!!

In Bloom

Vase I

Molten

Casting Colors

Nest

Vase II

Garden
Copyright 2020, Kathy Neudorf

Cold

Here are 2 recent shots that say 'winter' to me. We seem to be having a long one. Both pictures taken at the Glen. 

Wind in the Trees

Shades of Gray

Copyright 2020, Kathy Neudorf

Veneto Venezia

In May, 2019 I journeyed to Italy. Our primary purpose was to explore the Tuscany region, but our first stop was in Venice, which was my favorite by far. What words can describe Venice? It's the most beautiful city I've ever seen. Mysterious. Magical. Historical. Mythical. Multicolored, ancient buildings dipping and dripping into waterways. The eerie calm of the fetid canals. Venetian Prosecco, the best I've ever tasted. And the rain. The rain. The rain!

Soggy Street

Cathedral

Heavenly Heights

Waterway

Alley

Into The Mystic
Copyright 2019, Kathy Neudorf

Toscana - Firenze

Our first Tuscan destination was Florence, Tuscany's capital. Florence is known as the Cradle of the Renaissance, with very good reason. Sadly I only visited for one day, so was unable to fully explore its magnificent offerings. But what I saw made me very thirsty for more.

Window Covering

Facade 1

Stairs of Antiquity

Store Front

Basilica of Santa Maria Novella

Pillar

On River's Path

Window

Door Decor

The River Arno 

Relief

Copyright 2019, Kathy Neudorf

Toscana - San Gimigniano and the Via Francigena

 Our first excursion took us to the historic hill town of San Gimigniano. We walked the iconic Via Francigena, following the centuries old route of pilgrims. The weather was perfect; the warm spring breezes complementing the breathtaking views. The town was like nothing I'd ever seen before, and the countryside was beyond words.

 

Via Francigena

 

Glorious Tuscan Countryside

City Walls

Monuments
 

San Gimigniano
 

Tree Tops

 

Olive Grove

Copyright 2019, Kathy Neudorf