tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51180212012-02-02T12:44:06.482+09:00MeladramasJazz Vocalist-Fine and Digital Artist Pamela MacCarthy's "Meladramas" -
Tales of an ex-New Yorker, residing in Tokyo, Japan.
Includes her featured Artwork, Live-Jazz Music Schedule, photos,
personal cultural / art endeavors of Japan; Ikebana, Etegami, and Haiku.
Also Poetry, iPod playlists, and links to her main website.
All material is copyrighted; no text or images copied, or used without permission.'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comBlogger8291100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-84048070070464336632012-02-02T11:29:00.003+09:002012-02-02T12:01:48.948+09:00Pamela MacCarthy's Live Schedule© 2012 Pamela MacCarthyFor booking, contact mellamaccar@gmail.comTill Next Time... 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-37153295630357062122012-01-28T11:22:00.011+09:002012-01-28T19:46:41.695+09:00I quit smoking and drinking alcohol, 10 years ago today.I haven't had a cigarette, since then,and I don't miss it.Mostly I've quit alcohol-But I'll have a taste,on the rare occasion...I feel better, and sing better.Food is my thing, now.I love to shop for, prepare, cook, learn, and sample good food. There were earthquakes this morning...At least 3; a jolt, and the up and down shaking...Near to Mt'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-510868292821019472012-01-25T09:58:00.003+09:002012-01-25T10:08:14.069+09:00Silently falling...In the morning, the result:Inconvenience.Toothache tops the billSnow in bicycle basketManeuvering, ice!© 2012 Pamela MacCarthy© 2012 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedSunrise on Backyard ShrineTill Next Time... 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-45642091166706094582012-01-20T16:30:00.005+09:002012-01-23T09:54:02.601+09:00Today, it snows!The first, of the season, in Tokyo...We have not had a bit of precipitation in 37 days!It started as a drizzle last night, and this morning, big, fat snowflakes were falling.I enjoyed riding my bicycle through it,on my way to the train to my monthly Etegami session...Our group's leader and organizer, Hamada-sensei, brought fresh tulips, Setsubun items; oni-masks, beans, and knick 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-15350590210416861992012-01-19T09:26:00.004+09:002012-01-19T14:20:50.161+09:00Yesterday, my Ikebana group met for the first time this year :© 2012 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedIkebana # 1181-18-2012Ipod update, 1-2012:Ode To Life - Don Pullen & The African/Brazilian ConnectionLike Humans Do - David ByrneLove Me Or Leave Me - Nina SimoneHow's The World Treating You ? - James Taylor & Allison KraussIn My Girlish Days - Maria MuldaurIf 6 Was 9 - Jimi HendrixString 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-12179737856377651152012-01-18T11:03:00.003+09:002012-01-19T11:29:59.095+09:00Pamela MacCarthy's Live Schedule© 2012 Pamela MacCarthy© 2012 Pamela MacCarthyPamela MacCarthy@ Royal Park HotelTokyo, Japan1-17-2012From now, I will take a short break from the bandstand,and pick up my paint brushes...Stay tuned for Spring updates!For booking, contact mellamaccar@gmail.comTill Next Time... 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-24348226701530671792012-01-15T14:24:00.001+09:002012-01-15T14:24:59.759+09:00My birthday gig at Jazz House Half Tone in Tachikawa,was a blast!Thanks to Mr. Inada,the owner/guitarist of this live-house,for his hospitality!The place was packed,with many dear friends, & fans.The line up :Pamela MacCarthy - vocalsNao Suzuki - pianoKobayashi, Yoichi - bassThe sets lists :How About You? (Burton Lane)I Could Have Danced All Night/My Fair Lady (Alan Jay Lerner, Frederick Loewe) 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-36960143264415652712012-01-09T09:50:00.006+09:002012-01-09T14:37:39.830+09:00Today is Seijin Shiki, ( 成人式 )or, "Coming of Age" Day, in Japan.This is my son Michio, at his Seijin-Shiki,in 2006 :© 2012 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedMichio Yves UedaSeijin-Shiki1-9-2006The title of this day takes on a whole new meaning for me, as it's also my birthday...© 2012 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedPamelatheJanuary Girl1-9-2012I plan a quiet day, today.On Friday, the 13th 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-54182984818081745582012-01-06T10:42:00.006+09:002012-01-06T11:43:03.837+09:00Yesterday, with the help of my dear friend Michael R.,I closed my Art Exhibition at Jazz Spot/Gallery "J"...© 2012 Pamela MacCarthyMe and Michael R.@ Shinjuku Station1-5-2012Pamela MacCarthy's Live Schedule© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyJanuary 13th, Friday, 2012Pamela's Birthday Live Concert My birthday is on Monday, Jan.9th.This "lucky" date was the most convenient for this show to occur :More info / 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-24938773024500827272012-01-05T12:27:00.006+09:002012-01-08T08:27:07.077+09:00Hues rich as velvetFragrance; intoxicatingWinter's perfect bloom...© 2012 Pamela MacCarthy© 2012 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedJanuary PansyString Quartet No 15 in G Major D 887Franz Schubert (1797-1828)1. Movement "Allegro molto moderato"Busch Quartet:Adolf Busch & Gösta Andreasson, violinKarl Doktor, violaHermann Busch, cello1938Till Next Time... 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-7318142180683004282012-01-03T11:48:00.003+09:002012-01-03T12:09:39.988+09:00Tonight, if I'm lucky, I might see a celestial sprinkling of lights...The Quandrantid Meteor Shower 2012 may be visible in Japan from about 9pm tonight; Wednesday, January 3rd, until about 4:30am of January 4th.The Waning Gibbous Moon might make the sky too bright to see them, but I will be watching,just the same...Hopefully, I will see something like this:Quandrantid Meteor Shower 2011Photo : 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-58722626632846033332012-01-01T00:05:00.003+09:002012-01-11T15:56:04.848+09:00© 2012 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedHappy New Year 2 0 1 2 !Akemashite Omedeto Gozaimasu!"Skating In Central Park"Bill Evans and Jim HallTill Next Time... 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-75389092814598885822011-12-30T12:07:00.004+09:002011-12-30T12:31:27.732+09:00In the cold last daysof two-thousand elevenPansies warm my heart...© 2011 Pamela MacCarthy© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedPurple, White, and Orange2011 has been some year.I am thankful for my dear family and friends, and to God,for all his blessings.I pray for continued good health, friendship, inspiration, prosperity, and God's love and direction, to reach us all...'Till Next Year...'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-70816253128757347672011-12-27T08:24:00.009+09:002011-12-27T15:41:03.601+09:00I sang on Christmas Eve:at a gig with Nao Suzuki, joining me on piano.It was a dinner party at the Tokyo Bay Court Club,in Ariake.To get there, we took the Yurikamome New Transit Monorail from Shimbashi,across the Tokyo Bay...The hotel was gorgeous, in my favorite style of Art Deco.I felt very much, right at home in this decor!© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedPhoto : Morishita-sanPamela 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-56811082814193304072011-12-25T00:55:00.000+09:002011-12-25T00:56:30.998+09:00© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyWishing all the joys of the seasonto my readers..."The Christmas Song"Vince Guaraldi TrioTill Next Time... 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-60558422913445311422011-12-15T10:45:00.003+09:002011-12-15T11:23:11.139+09:00Pamela MacCarthy's Live Schedule© 2011 Pamela MacCarthy© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedArt Exhibition"THIS IS THIS... THAT IS THAT..."@ (12/1/2011 - 12/31/2011)Digital PrintsAll For Sale.__________________________________________________Christmas Eve 12/24/2011 @Tokyo Bay Court ClubPamela MacCarthy - vocalsNao Suzuki - piano__________________________________________________January 13th'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-26379247073421871182011-12-11T10:37:00.005+09:002011-12-11T11:20:39.508+09:00Last night, the gorgeous Full Lunar Eclipse occurred. It was a very clear and cold, Tokyo night...Photo: Koji Sasahara Full Lunar EclipseinTokyo, Japan12-10-2011My son and I weresharing the binoculars...It was beautiful!© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyMy Opening Party/Live Jazz gig at Jazz Spot "J" was a success.The line up:Myself, on vocals.Aoki, Hiromu, on piano;Brent Nussey on the bass;Dave Emery, on 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-6595564021328590912011-12-07T23:59:00.002+09:002011-12-08T14:31:43.792+09:00Happy Birthday,Debbie!© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedWild Flowers"Green Eyed Lady"SugarloafTill Next Time... 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-51025254685400165282011-12-02T20:03:00.008+09:002011-12-04T14:34:14.162+09:00The show went up smoothly...You have to see it!My Opening Party/ Live Jazz is one week from tonight, 12/9, Friday.Thanks to my son, Michio, for his assistance;from his translation work, to the actual set-up.His part in this helped make it a success!Thanks to my dear friend Hiroshi Yamamoto,for his printing assistance.Thanks to Mr. Koda, my long time friend as well as the proprietor of "J",for 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-51777729305116920042011-12-01T11:07:00.002+09:002011-12-01T11:16:00.722+09:00© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedIkebana # 11611-30-2011Today, with the help of my son, Michio,I set up my art show,at Jazz Spot / Gallery "J"...© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reserved"THIS IS THIS... THAT IS THAT..."December 1st - 31st, 2011Till Next Time... 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-50345640950888992412011-11-24T08:16:00.002+09:002011-11-24T08:24:01.597+09:00© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedNovember Still Life199838 cm x 43.5 cm Acrylic GouacheHappy Thanksgiving! Till Next Time... 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-22761487561154187802011-11-21T10:02:00.005+09:002011-11-21T11:12:44.731+09:00November brings drama! © 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedFalling Camellias (Tsubaki)© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedNovember CloudsI've been very busy, lately,preparing for both my upcoming Art Exhibition at "J",from Dec 1-31, 2011,and my Opening Party/Live Jazz Concert, on Friday, December 9th.I am very excited about both.I will show 12 Digital Art Prints,4 of which are new, 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-67842599003028060722011-11-17T13:21:00.002+09:002011-11-17T13:34:18.973+09:00© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedPhoto: LornaMoney don't get everything, it's true,but what it don't get I can't use...I want moneythat's what I want...Money (That's What I Want)-The BeatlesPamela MacCarthy Sings@Lumiere,Tokyo11-12-2011The party at Lumiere was a success!Lots of delicious food, Etegami & Ikebana displays,music and dancing.There was a good turn out.After all was said and 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-10067064147437263012011-11-07T09:00:00.004+09:002011-11-15T19:03:13.891+09:00Pamela MacCarthy's Live Schedule© 2011 Pamela MacCarthy© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedArt Exhibition"THIS IS THIS... THAT IS THAT..."@ (12/1/2011 - 12/31/2011)Digital PrintsAll For Sale.Live Jazz/Opening PartyDecember 9th, Friday, 2011 @Jazz Spot "J"Photo: MASAMI MATSUBAYSHIFeaturing Pamela MacCarthy & The TRIO : Pamela MacCarthy - vocalsAoki, Hiromu - pianoBrent Nussey - bassJimmie 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-29875850583615541742011-11-05T10:51:00.002+09:002011-11-05T11:02:04.028+09:00© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reserved FigsTake a Bite! ( Ichijiku, Ichi-kuchi taberu! )Ink, Watercoloron 2 WashiPostcardsLovely to look atAnd oh, so delicious!Figs in November...© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyYesterday was our final Etegami sessionbefore next Saturday's Party at Lumiere.One week from today,Saturday, 11/12/2011, is the International Salon annual partyat Fuchu Lumiere.Last years' 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-5445277419999266282011-10-31T11:06:00.006+09:002011-10-31T18:26:23.190+09:00© 2009 Pamela MacCarthy"Moonlight Drive"The gig at Cafe Miwa,was a success!© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedKatsuaki Demura (perc.), Pamela MacCarthy (vocals), Nao Suzuki (el.piano)at Cafe Miwa10-29-2011Set List:Blue MoonBrazilAutumn in NYI Put a Spell On YouOver the Rainbow2nd Set:Lilac WineWhatever Lola WantsWhen October GoesWhat is a Youth?MoondanceAutumn LeavesOctober/B-Flat 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-44987700855221836952011-10-27T09:08:00.004+09:002011-10-27T09:19:45.341+09:00© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedIkebana # 11510-26-2011This morning I was informed by Onodera-san at Cafe Miwa,that my Saturday, 10/29 show, is sold out.Tonight, myself, and pianist Nao Suzuki,will join our percussionist, Demura, Katsuaki,for the final rehearsal before the show...Till Next Time... 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-90307243577593019372011-10-22T09:05:00.002+09:002011-10-28T13:01:45.953+09:00My gig at Cafe Miwa, on 10/29/2011 Saturday, is one week away...Autumn colors are making a big entrance!© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reserved"Persimmons"10-19-2011© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reserved"Dark Marigold"10-19-2011© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reserved"Summer Cypress & Marigolds"10-19-2011© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reserved"Persimmon Leaf"10-19-2011© 2011 Pamela 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-78034466163571100082011-10-19T12:03:00.001+09:002011-10-19T12:10:27.831+09:00© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedTo my sister Wendy,have a great birthday!"Duet of the Flowers"Lakmé(Léo Delibes)Delphine Haiden, Natalie DessayOrchestre du Capitole de ToulouseMichel Plasson, conductorTill Next Time... 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-52037376301748489122011-10-17T10:15:00.000+09:002011-10-17T10:15:57.048+09:00Long hair ornamentsAn artistic complimentof exotic wood!© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyI received my third hair fork :© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedPamela Wearing Gabon Ebony"Little Egypt"Hair ForkDesigns by Baerreis.Photo : LornaHere are two other exotic wood hair forks, I already own.My hair is 22 inches/55.9 cm long, and wearing it upseems to be the only way I can stand it,in the humid 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-43290818199527806812011-10-11T09:22:00.002+09:002011-10-11T09:55:12.483+09:00On Sunday, I joined my friends in Fuchu for the Aki Matsuri, or Autumn Street Dance Festival...I dressed in yukata I had made in Asakusa, Tokyoa few years ago...It was a perfect day for it!© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedPamela & "The Tokyo Ondo"Photo: Les Coles© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedOur Dance Group10-9-2011Photo: Les Coles© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-83061782601095320102011-10-07T19:47:00.000+09:002011-10-07T19:47:54.502+09:00Too bad about The Yankees...But I was easily consoled by my monthly Etegami session today.I painted 2 works; a poster,and this postcard :© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedOctober Fragrance(Kinmokusei)Black Ink, WatercoloronWashi PostcardThe fragrance of these flowers wafts through the air now...On the way home, I passed this abstract scene:© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedBlue 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-73194404957314809422011-10-01T10:13:00.004+09:002011-10-01T10:27:13.983+09:00© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedShadow and Red, in the HarvestLate in the afternoon,the light becomes magical...There is much color,this time of the year,with the appearance of the amaryllis,or higan-bana, in Japan...© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedAmaryllis(Higan-bana)© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedAlong The Shrine's PathWelcome, to my favorite month of the year,'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-14798701726173537982011-09-30T15:21:00.004+09:002011-10-03T13:15:45.624+09:00Happy Birthday, Bonnie!© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedIkebana # 1139-30-2011Today is my youngest sister Bonnie's birthday.Till Next Time... 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-64467144586963465342011-09-29T08:44:00.007+09:002011-09-29T09:10:16.032+09:00My upcoming gig at Cafe Miwa :Click to EnlargeCall for reservations.More info.Till Next Time... 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-71221759805876340082011-09-24T11:37:00.003+09:002011-09-25T07:21:31.910+09:00My head's in the clouds...On such a day as this one,That's entertainment!© 2011 Pamela MacCarthy© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedAutumn Equinox SkyBut look on the ground!Fluttering wings stop byfor just a minute...© 2011 Pamela MacCarthy© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedSeptember Flutter-byThe weather has cooled down to a wonderful degree.Yesterday,I visited the river, to collect'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-70808251077322182222011-09-22T11:00:00.003+09:002011-09-23T07:07:31.060+09:00Howling winds approachAlong with hard-falling rainAn earthy fragrance...© 2011 Pamela MacCarthy© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedRice in TyphoonTyphoon # 15, or Roke, peaked here at around 5pm, yesterday.A few hours before, I was shopping for chicken soup ingredientsand looking around.Michio was at classes, and started for home too late.The trains were shut down, due to strong winds,and 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-54804483928885705512011-09-19T12:41:00.004+09:002011-09-19T20:06:23.510+09:00Today, is the holidayKeirō no hi,or Respect for the Aged, day...This past weekend, the Rice Harvest Festivalwas held...Another harvest-Through the streets, a festival!Drums, floats, and music...© 2011 Pamela MacCarthy© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedBOOM!Quite awhile ago, I painted this canvas of this same event.As a foreign onlooker, I was as mesmerized as the little boy in the t-shirt'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-64532423942502923942011-09-17T10:27:00.007+09:002011-09-18T09:34:56.163+09:00Yesterday was my monthly Etegami session :Not yet edibleCut from the tree far too soon-Oh, but beautiful...© 2011 Pamela MacCarthy© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedPomegranateInk, WatercoloronWashi PostcardSeptember blue skiesWith flecks of pink and yellowWelcome the Cosmos!© 2011 Pamela MacCarthy© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedCosmosInk, WatercoloronWashi PostcardAfter our 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-72008055757867754812011-09-15T09:30:00.005+09:002011-09-15T10:28:57.656+09:00© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedIkebana # 1129-14-2011After a long Summer break,my Ikebana group met yesterday.It was good to see my friends once again!I brought Cecil's CD,"Kickin' It" for inspiration...Tomorrow will be my Etegami session.I've got a solid collection so far, from this year.I hope to show prints of some of these worksand some new Digital worksat my Art Exhibition in 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-43620775704531504762011-09-14T11:32:00.002+09:002011-09-19T11:46:01.454+09:00A while ago, I experienced using my first exotic wood hair fork,an African Zebrawood piece,created at Designs by Baerreis.Recently, I received my second hair fork. This time,I selected the gorgeous Brazilian Tulipwood.© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedPamela Wearing Brazilian Tulipwood (Rosewood)"Simple Round"Hair ForkDesigns by Baerreis.Photo : Michio Yves UedaHere is my "9-2011" iPod 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-88624987724914137682011-09-11T10:50:00.005+09:002011-09-11T11:43:12.746+09:00On this 10th Anniversary of 9-11:"Lacrimosa"Composer: Zbigniew PreisnerSoprano: Sumi Jo with The Cologne Philharmonicand Cologne Philharmonic ChoirConductor: James ConlonLyrics Latin :Lacrimosa dies illa,qua resurget ex favillajudicandus homo reus.Huic ergo parce, Deus:Pie Jesu Domine,dona eis requiem.LacrimosaEnglish:Ah! That day of tears and mourning!From the dust of earth returningman for 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-78960757164669554352011-09-07T15:18:00.002+09:002011-09-07T15:38:17.928+09:00"The Tree of Life"Written & Directed byTerrence MalickCast: Brad Pitt, Sean Penn, Jessica Chastain, Fiona Shaw, Hunter McCracken,Laramie Eppler, & Tye Sheridan... Winner of the Palme d'Or, at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival.I recently saw this film, one rainy, muggy afternoon-It was visually amazing, and the music was miraculous...I recommend.Till Next Time... 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-89378508800197720802011-09-01T19:04:00.009+09:002011-09-03T09:00:47.435+09:00
Last bloom of Summer...
Cicadas sing their swan songs
Heart breaking goodbye...
© 2011 Pamela MacCarthy
© 2011 Pamela MacCarthy
All rights reserved
Last bloom of Summer...
After having the last day of swimming
at my neighborhood pool,
I was resting at home when I got a call,
from my friend, bassist Brent Nussey.
He delivered news that was so shocking,
I just couldn't believe it.
'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-16488337099026638982011-08-28T13:08:00.004+09:002011-08-28T13:27:24.167+09:00
Going up, or down?
Closing my eyes, I'm floating-
The train door closes...
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Going Up, Or Down?
Digital
Original photo:
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I had a fun evening last night.
Me, Michio, & Nao Suzuki went to
meet Demura-san,
a percussionist, artist, and interior designer.
I also met his son, Tai'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-75792116903885925062011-08-25T12:06:00.004+09:002011-08-25T12:54:15.575+09:00
Slowly cycling past
Elephant ears and rice fields
The end of August...
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Leaf
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Leaf
2
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Leaf
3
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Rice Field
8-23-2011
"Still Return"
Harold Budd/ Brian Eno
from
"The Pearl'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-55095761296011900562011-08-23T10:26:00.008+09:002011-10-03T07:23:06.901+09:00Pamela MacCarthy's Live Schedule© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyLive @ Cafe Miwa10/29/2011 Saturday "Magic October Night"Pamela MacCarthy - vocalsNao Suzuki - pianoKatsuaki Demura - percussionCall For Ticket Reservation!Click Here For Cafe-Miwa Flyer___________________________________________________Coming in December:"THIS IS THIS... THAT IS THAT..."© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedArt 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-70258916435540743892011-08-19T08:50:00.005+09:002011-08-19T09:47:02.183+09:00
I would like to congratulate my son, Michio Ueda,
for his promotional photos, film, and editing work
on my first YouTube presentation.
From my "10 Days In May"
Art Exhibition and Live Jazz Opening Party
at Cafe Miwa, in May 2011...
What'll I Do?
-Irving Berlin
Pamela MacCarthy - vocals, digital art
Nao Suzuki, - el. piano
Till Next Time...
'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-75260148683247812232011-08-18T11:04:00.002+09:002011-08-18T11:19:19.509+09:00
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Happy Birthday
to my beautiful Mother,
Shirley!
© 2011 Pamela MacCarthy
Me, my mother Shirley, my sisters; Debra, Wendy, & Bonnie.
Early '90's.
A reunion pic taken
on the lawn at my mother's house...
My mother has 4 daughters, 7 grandchildren, & 8 great-grandchildren.
She has been married to my step-father Al,
for almost 40 years...
One 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-37637804205727458192011-08-14T13:22:00.007+09:002011-08-18T07:28:01.552+09:00
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Portrait of Pamela
With Flower
8-13-2011
Digital
Photo: Les Coles
I had a fun day at the pool, yesterday.
Les took the original photo for this digital "remix"
at a nearby ice-cream stand...
Later, that evening,
I joined a group of my friends from my neighborhood,
for a hot summer nights' celebration;
a full moon,
and it being my old friend 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-619770017424613052011-08-11T13:25:00.001+09:002011-08-11T19:18:29.399+09:00
Sparkling Lip-Gloss Smiles
Ice Cream Cones, Swimming, and Jams
Dog Days of Summer
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"Summer Self-Portrait
2 0 1 1"
37 C or 98.6 F, body temperature,
is the predicted air temperature, today,
for Tokyo...
"A Stream With Bright Fish"
Brian Eno & Harold Budd
Till Next Time...'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-3886762786751398892011-08-05T18:45:00.011+09:002011-08-07T08:03:09.222+09:00I had my Etegami session today...© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reserved "Hen-ka" (Change)Watercolor, Black Ink 2 Washi PostcardsThe gorgeous puffy dramatic summer clouds,I've been noticing lately,were my influences here.I was trying to capture the essence of " fleeting"...The kanji "Hen-ka" or change,puts a name to it...A house that had been across the street,through all of my years living 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-50958766426963935112011-07-29T08:20:00.007+09:002011-07-29T11:12:34.819+09:00Walking up the streetthis beauty screams "Notice me!"I certainly do...© 2011 Pamela MacCarthy© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedCannaCanna Lilies are in bloom.This is a painting I did a few years ago :© 2007 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedThe CannaGouacheon canvas53 cm x 66 cmMichio and I made it out to the pool, yesterday.Les came out to join us.It was a cloudy, muggy day,but the pool'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-75256974446615991762011-07-26T10:00:00.001+09:002011-07-26T10:00:31.347+09:00Congratulations to my niece Danielle, and Gregg,on the arrival of their new baby girl!Welcome, Sophia!Her firstborn son, Peyton,now has a sister!My last trip to Guam,3 Summers ago,I painted 4 watercolors,and 15 Etegami postcards,that I sent out to family and friends...Today I present the 4paintings...Remembering Guam-Afternoons in solitudewatching the light change...Swimming in the poola 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-60925716969263014222011-07-23T11:34:00.005+09:002011-07-23T12:03:46.791+09:00On Thursday, the 21st,after the typhoon passed,we got a nice respite from the ongoing heatwave;pleasant, cool weather! It was also the day the public pools finally opened.But instead of wading in the waters,my friend Michael and Idecided to get our Paul Klee"fix."PAUL KLEE: Art in the Making 1883-1940Now showing at The National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyofrom 5-31 ~ 7-31- 2011.An extensive and 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-15894410536124697712011-07-17T13:35:00.002+09:002011-07-17T14:08:43.749+09:00I did a watercolor about a week agotitled "Summer Discovery".I was thinking then of something along the marine/nautical variety...But recently, I've made a discovery,that involves exotic wood:© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedPamelaWearing Zebra Wood "Egyptian"Hair ForkDesigns by Baerreis. "Memories of Blue"VangelisOceanic1997Till Next Time... 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-14761560424307190832011-07-14T13:07:00.006+09:002011-07-15T09:54:11.325+09:00Experiencingan open lotus flowerin early morning...© 2011 Pamela MacCarthy© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedJuly Morning© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedThe Lotus Pond7-14-2011Ink, Aquarelle Pencil, WatercoloronWashi PostcardLorna, Iijima-san, & I were up and out early this morningto check out the lotus flowers at Kyodo no Mori Park.My last lotus pianting was at the Ueno Boat 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-52424501533194236762011-07-11T12:07:00.003+09:002011-07-11T12:27:17.891+09:00Pamela MacCarthy's Live Schedule© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyMy schedule is currently open...I have a Digital Art Show (12/1 - 1/5/ 2012) @ Jazz Spot "J"With a Live Jazz/Opening Party on 12/9/2011, Friday. Details later.For bookings, email: mellamaccar@gmail.comStay tuned here for updates.Till Next Time... 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-83324880950321328552011-07-09T08:42:00.002+09:002011-07-09T09:18:45.268+09:00© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedSummer Discovery"Unexpected find..."Ink, WatercoloronWashi poster paperIt was so hot yesterday.We all met at out usual place for our monthlyEtegami session.As I stated earlier, the thermostats in public buildingsare set at 28c.I was sweating bullets,but when I get started on a painting,I am focused.I was imagining the beach,walking along the edge of the 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-17975061451793034842011-07-07T09:39:00.004+09:002011-07-08T08:43:23.151+09:00Sweet replaces hotat least for just a minute-Taste sakuranbo !© 2011 Pamela MacCarthy© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedSakuranboYesterday, me, Lorna, Iijima, & Sora went to see"Super 8".Lorna bagged the tickets in advance,and got us some great seats.And, she brought a bag of sakuranbo.Super 8Joel Courtney, Elle FanningWritten & Directed by JJ AbramsProduced by Steven SpeilbergI liked this'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-18069160647800733172011-07-06T11:13:00.003+09:002011-07-07T08:19:05.036+09:00"Lepanto"12 painting seriesMuseum Brandhorst,Munich, GermanyCy TwomblyAmerican ArtistApril 25, 1928 – July 5, 2011Till Next Time... 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-74416758316707573422011-07-04T11:03:00.003+09:002011-07-04T11:18:42.606+09:00Till Next Time... 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-47540753539178752412011-07-02T10:24:00.006+09:002011-07-04T11:27:27.362+09:00© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedIkebana # 1107-1-2011It was so hot yesterday.I created this arrangement to try to create a feeling of cool.In Tokyo, electric power is now being doled out like1 cup of water between 10 people in a desert.It's becoming increasingly difficult.It is 32c (89.6 F) outside. Office thermostats are set at 28c., (82.4 F) as are public buildings.Trains have cut air'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-44580782471993294922011-06-30T08:30:00.004+09:002011-07-07T08:52:52.392+09:00Today, this last day of June,I will post some photos from my "20th Year of Live Jazz in Tokyo Concert"held on 6-24-3011, at Jazz Spot "J".All photos are by Masami Matsubayashi : Photo : Masami MatsubayashiAll rights reservedPamela MacCarthy (vo)@ Jazz Spot "J"6-24-2011Photo : Masami MatsubayashiAll rights reservedAoki, Hiromu (pf)@ Jazz Spot "J"6-24-2011Photo : Masami MatsubayashiAll rights 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-76004620653445503162011-06-29T08:06:00.002+09:002011-06-29T08:15:09.855+09:00Rows of blue in greenEveryday a subtle changeWater, earth, sun, sky...© 2011 Pamela MacCarthy© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedBlue in Green© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedBlue in Green 2As a young girl, growing up in upstate New York,I was always in awe of the neat rows and rows of growing corn-Covering fields, sprawling over hills...Blue and Green.Rice fields now hold for me a'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-37988915026419498682011-06-28T10:38:00.004+09:002011-06-28T10:50:34.006+09:00Recently, I completed a Digital "commission." © 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reserved"Coco & Mimi"DigitalYou can see more of my Digital work, here...For this kind of project, I ask for a few photos,and a few questions about the subject, and the person commissioning me, to make the finished workhave a personal touch...My client was very happy with the results!Here is my "End of June 2011" iPod'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-88839032557944952352011-06-26T12:01:00.007+09:002011-06-30T09:24:50.548+09:00My gig at Jazz Spot "J"was fantastic!© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedPhoto: Les ColesThe Marquee@ "J"6-24-2011I wore a black top my mother sent me,with tiny crystals,with black Moroccan pants...The shoes. I wore silver jewelry with Swarovski crystals.One piece, a gift from Les, especially for the occasionof my 20th Year of Live Jazz in Tokyo Concert,I hunted down on The Internet.The 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-77364633996931227952011-06-24T08:31:00.004+09:002011-06-24T08:45:37.312+09:00© Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedPamela MacCarthy at The Keynote1998Photo: Akira SuzukiTonight, is my"20th Year of Live Jazz in Tokyo Concert"at Jazz Spot "J".My original concert date, March 11th, Friday,was canceled due to the earthquake and tsunami that occurred on that day.I'm excited to be performing tonight with this special group of musiciansI have known and worked with during the past'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-49385018602890172011-06-22T10:23:00.001+09:002011-06-22T10:25:30.473+09:00Cornflowers greet mealong the road, as I pass-'Reminds me of home...© 2011 Pamela MacCarthy© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedCornflowerTill Next Time... 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-18575417686974650382011-06-21T10:05:00.005+09:002011-06-22T10:28:33.708+09:00First day of SummerHydrangea/ AjisaiBlue, purple, fuchsia...© 2011 Pamela MacCarthy© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedFlowers for The Big ManClarence ClemonsJanuary 11, 1942 – June 18, 2011Till Next Time... 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-68827192019407217862011-06-19T08:32:00.003+09:002011-06-19T08:41:22.110+09:00© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedBridge at Suidobashi© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedPamela in TransitArtist's Cafe @ Tokyo Dome Hotel6-17-2011My gig at The Artist's Cafe, @ Tokyo Dome Hotelwith Nao Suzuki on piano,went well.I hope to perform there again, soon-Next up, My "20th Year of Live Jazz in Tokyo Concert"at Jazz Spot "J",on Friday, June 24th...Details here...Till Next 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-73501104456764166072011-06-16T13:14:00.007+09:002011-06-19T07:36:07.597+09:00My girlfriend Lorna recently bagged her Japanese/International drivers' liscense.So to celebrate, she drove our Ikebana group to the Jindai Botanical Garden in Chofu.© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedLorna, Shindo, Valerie, & Nouny@ Jindai Botanical Gardens6-15-2011The last time I was there,was to see the cherry blossoms;my first April in Tokyo,many moons ago...But this time, the roses 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-42246991967074473682011-06-14T11:42:00.004+09:002011-06-14T11:48:56.903+09:00One river, two sides;Calmness parallels movement'Penny for your thoughts...© 2011 Pamela MacCarthy © 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedCalm© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedFlow© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedWhisperTill Next Time... 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-43460694583113835772011-06-07T10:03:00.004+09:002011-12-19T18:49:16.220+09:00To see their colorsMakes me think of an old friend...Returning, at last!© 2011 Pamela MacCarthy© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedPurple Majesty© 2010 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reserved"Cool"Watercolor, Inkon Washi27.9 cm x 68.6cm(11" x 27")I have been working on a Digital-Art commission.I'll post it here,when finished...Till Next Time... 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-38449598209174538212011-06-05T09:37:00.004+09:002011-06-05T10:12:03.099+09:00From my world :© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedCool Motion...© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedFire Water...The heat, when not near a poolor ocean, makes me surly.The less that's said about that, the better.Motion, scenery, and exemplary jamskeep me righteous : Indio Gitano Don Pullen; pf, James Genus; bs, Lewis Nash; drsFrom "Random Thoughts" on Blue Note Recorded in New York 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-42410856260070473262011-05-31T08:34:00.004+09:002011-05-31T08:53:00.374+09:00© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedPassing StormDark, dramatic skies-As I ride my bicycle,they follow me home...© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyMy iPod update for "6- 2011" :Habibi (Sawah) - Ishitar AlibarBrazil - Django ReinhardtIndio Gitano - Don Pullen; pf, James Genus; bs, Lewis Nash; drsMemories of Green (Blade Runner) - VangelisLilac Wine - Nina SimoneHere's That Rainy Day - Bill EvansBabe, 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-11396879633122219252011-05-24T07:55:00.010+09:002011-05-29T09:51:51.265+09:00Pamela MacCarthy's Live Schedule© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyFriday, June 17th, 2011Pamela MacCarthy - vocals&Nao Suzuki - pianoatThe Artists Cafe @ Tokyo Dome Hotel 43F3 shows: 7：20 ~ 7：50pm, 8：40 ~ 9：10pm, 10：00 ~ 10：30pm.Phone : 03-5805-2243Friday, June 24th 2011Pamela MacCarthy and Quartet"20th Year of Live Jazz in Tokyo Concert" at Jazz Spot "J"My original concert date, March 11th, Friday,was 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-26820674528470523362011-05-21T10:52:00.003+09:002011-05-21T11:10:11.345+09:00Exhausted; sunsetWalking in my neighborhoodA bird hunts for bugs...© 2011 Pamela MacCarthy© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedRicefield at SunsetMy art show closed yesterday.A large group of my friendsarrived at Cafe Miwa, for lunch,to support my final day there.It was hot, but breezy...After, the proprietor, Onodera-san, brought out his Ovation guitar,and played a few jazz instrumentals,'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-9296908431646818572011-05-17T09:52:00.004+09:002011-05-17T11:13:29.448+09:00Every morningSnap, whooosh, slam, unshuttering...Wakes me from a dream!© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyIn Japan, a lot of people's homesare shuttered at night,like storefronts...Very early, I am jolted awake by the sounds of unbolting, raising, and loud sliding open of doors...This morning's occurrenceinspired my haiku...Last Friday,was my monthly Etegami group session...One of my fellow participants told'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-42651211667960185982011-05-16T10:01:00.005+09:002011-05-16T10:41:55.363+09:00© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedPamela MacCarthy @ Cafe Miwa"10 Days In May" Opening Party5-14-2011© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedPamela MacCarthy (vo, guitar) & Nao Suzuki (piano)@ Cafe Miwa5-14-2011My opening party/live music show was a success!Nao Suzuki played wonderfully;a lovely compliment to my vocals...The weather was perfect, it was a magical night-The show was sold'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-61971254474304196192011-05-11T08:20:00.006+09:002011-05-11T19:58:53.428+09:00© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedPhoto : Michio Yves Ueda"Mother's Day Portrait"Yesterday, the 10th of May,Michio, Les, & metook a cab in the rainto set up my Art Exhibitionat Cafe Miwa.Thanks, to Les.After, he took the 3 of us to our favorite Indian restaurant, "to push the boat out" for my art show...I have a few others to thank,for my show happening.My son Michio,for not only carrying'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-37092103747571151892011-05-08T09:22:00.002+09:002011-05-08T09:38:14.156+09:00© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedHappy Mother's Day!This is a special digital collage-bouquet I created for my mother, Shirley.Happy Mother's Dayto all mothers;who without much ballyhoo,are a constant source of guidance, resourcefulness, inspiration, love, and support for their children... Also, a belated Happy Birthday,to my dear friend Marishka!Till Next Time... 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-71255515959168359282011-05-05T09:12:00.003+09:002011-05-05T09:26:19.702+09:00© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reserved"Fuji"( Wisteria )Today is "Children's Day", or "Boy's Day"in Japan.Happy Birthdayto my girlfriend Lorna!Today will be her party...Till Next Time... 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-56436317660926656172011-05-03T06:54:00.007+09:002011-05-04T07:49:30.528+09:00© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedTsutsuji appearHello to the month of May!Warm smiles and weather...© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyIt's Golden Week in Japan.But instead of the quiet, crowd-free streetsof past years,there are more peoplearound...It's a lovely time of year to be here.Here's my 5- 2011 iPod playlist :Lilac Wine - Jeff Beck, feat. Imelda MayPiano Quartet in A Minor / Gustav Mahler -'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-4373015368484584742011-04-27T17:59:00.002+09:002011-04-27T18:09:17.700+09:00© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedQuietly watchingMagenta stretches her armsand gathers the rain...© 2011 Pamela MacCarthy"I Think It's Gonna Rain Today"(Randy Newman)Nina SimoneTill Next Time... 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-5458833661305384652011-04-24T08:11:00.009+09:002011-04-25T06:49:27.013+09:00"The Wabbit Who Came To Supper"Director: I. FrelengProducer: Leon SchlesingerVoices: Mel BlancMusic: Carl Stalling1942Till Next Time... 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-90739834336820606602011-04-21T09:52:00.004+09:002011-04-21T10:40:35.765+09:00© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reserved"The Mystery of Yellow"Where is it going?The mystery of yellowindubitably...© 2011 Pamela MacCarthy"Bibo no Aozora"Ryuichi SakamotoTill Next Time... 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-46523487878469898452011-04-18T14:57:00.009+09:002011-05-03T09:17:22.613+09:00"10 Days In May"© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reserved© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedPamela MacCarthy Art Exhibition& Jazz LiveOpening PartyMay 11~20th, 2011at Cafe MiwaBig thanks to my friend Hiroshi Yamamoto, for printing the postcards,and my son Michio for help with the Japanese text.My show will feature a combination of my Digital Art Prints,and Acrylic Gouache Canvases... I'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-90108604469548622772011-04-13T09:37:00.002+09:002011-04-13T09:41:49.019+09:00Sakura season is peaking,and this is my tribute to it...© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedSakura 1© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedSakura 2© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedSakura 3© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedSakura 4© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedSakura 5"Sakura"Moonlit Castle Melodies For Shakuhachi and HarpJohn Singer - shakuhachiPaul Hurst - 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-24941348707487274432011-04-11T11:13:00.005+09:002011-04-13T10:04:43.038+09:00© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedMichio, Pamela, and LesFuchu Park, Tokyo4-10-2011Yesterday, the weather was warm,so we had our hanami picnic.Les came out to join us,carrying a great lunch,I brought dessert and tea...A very pleasant day...© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedPhoto : Les ColesPortrait of Pamela4-10-2011My "Sakura 2011" iPod update :Sakura - John Singer, Paul 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-41833826301424905582011-04-08T20:00:00.002+09:002011-04-08T20:21:26.636+09:00Today was our Etegami session,and "hanami" lunch party...© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reserved"Friendship"Ink, Watercoloron PaperThis idea was inspired by the friends that have helped methrough the shake-y times we've been dealing with lately,living in Tokyo...After Etegami,we headed out to the neighborhood parkto have lunch and photographthe gorgeous sakura! © 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-72718779541547572742011-04-07T10:13:00.006+09:002011-04-09T09:02:13.609+09:00© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedMagenta MagnoliaWalking in the streetLate in the afternoon lightMagenta whispers© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyOur first Ikebana session in a month,was yesterday...© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedIkebana #1064-6-2011So much evidence of Spring,everywhere!© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedGossiping Daffodils© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-84399473178710202612011-04-03T12:09:00.003+09:002011-04-03T12:30:20.167+09:00© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedPansyFlowers are everywhere!Magnolias, daffodils,cherry blossoms starting to bloom...But the rich velvet faces of the pansiesstill enchant me.Their scent is intoxicating!I've yet to find a perfumeto match it...4-2011 iPod update :April In Paris - Count Basie & His OrchestraCool Water - Nellie LutcherIn Motion - Trent Reznor and Atticus RossLizard Point - 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-66669491906102248322011-03-31T09:59:00.005+09:002011-04-08T08:04:39.369+09:00© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedFirst BudsSakura appear,better late than never-An entrance, at last!© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyLorna and I visited Cafe Miwa, yesterday.It was a lovely warm, light-feeling day, after many cold, heavy ones...We sat enjoying the surroundings and the new show of art; Photographs of Aomori.I chatted with Mr. Onodera,the proprietor of the cafe,about details of my 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-12050686049972708722011-03-27T15:08:00.006+09:002011-04-07T10:34:55.312+09:00© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedすごい、花粉症が治ったようだ！If It Ain't One Thing...一難去って…This is my first Digital Art work of 2011.Circumstances of late have piqued my innercartoonist...My 3-2011 iPod update :My Father's Favourite (Sense & Sensibility) - Robert Ziegler, Tony Hymas, Patrick DoyleLotus Flower - RadioheadWatermelon Man - Herbie Hancock & The HeadhuntersDon't Go To Strangers - Etta 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-68833964083422359892011-03-25T10:00:00.003+09:002011-03-25T11:20:40.786+09:00The next big thing... While supplies last..."Cool Water"Nellie Lutcher Till Next Time... 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-25442882700538007522011-03-24T10:19:00.006+09:002011-03-25T07:39:52.216+09:00I have been following instructions as everyone else has been in trying to deal with things post earthquake/tsunami/nuclear emergency/aftershocks/radiation exposure, etc., here in Tokyo.The most recent issue is Tokyo tap water.I don't dread the water, as much as I do the lack of informationthat I can get my head around.This story from the WSJ makes sense.But I am still not completely reassured, 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-35729429155865615732011-03-22T17:00:00.010+09:002011-05-03T09:28:38.166+09:00Pamela MacCarthy's Live Schedule© 2011 Pamela MacCarthy"10 Days in May"Pamela MacCarthy's Art & Music ExhibitionMay 11~20th, 2011at Cafe Miwa© Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reserved"Garnet-Girl"(2009)DigitalMy show will feature a combination of my Digital Art Prints,and Acrylic Gouache Canvases... May 14th, SaturdayPrivate Opening Party / Live Jazz PerformancePamela MacCarthy - vocalsNao Suzuki - 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-89687470954476141682011-03-21T10:06:00.005+09:002011-03-23T08:33:57.698+09:00Happy BirthdayMichio!© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedMichio is 25© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyAll rights reservedTill Next Time... 'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5118021.post-6731755822766692012011-03-19T08:21:00.004+09:002011-03-19T09:04:21.237+09:00Many signs of SpringSweet fragrant flowers appearLet me lose myself...© 2011 Pamela MacCarthyGreetings!On Monday, the 21st of March,it will be a holiday here, the First Day of Spring.It is also my son Michio's birthday.We waited on line together, yesterday,to shop for his upcoming birthday dinner/cake condiments.I bagged most of them...Things are looking better, somehow-I feel Spring approaching.'Melahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05651686814843386962noreply@blogger.com