Susan's Web Diary

11/3/2006
Winter Focus

The last time I wrote in this blog was in September and is was not because I haven't had anything to say, but more because there is too much to say. When Women's KISS was created it was out of a need for me to personally have an opportunity to play in a town that I loved, Provincetown, MA. There really wasn't a place for someone like me, an independent, not well known, or at all female musician, so I (along with my partner Kristin)created a platform. Now we thought there's a place.

Women's KISS (WK)has turned out to be a very important part of my life. It has quickly opened my eyes to the lack of well organized platforms for female musicians, who have been working at it for years, to play. I have grown with WK and quickly understood that it was never just about me, but about us all.


The great news is that we are planning to do 3-4 events per year ranging from Showcases to Charitable functions. Also, by the end of 2006 Women's KISS would have filed for its nonprofit status. I have no doubts that we will get approved!! This opens up the doors to the future even wider.

Besides Women's KISS I also continue to play solo, and am trying to get some recognition for my songwriting. It is coming in small currents, however I couldn't possible ask for any more than the universe has given me at this point. I believe that what I put out-I get back. My energy us clearly with WK right now,....and that's ok.

I will be touring in 2007. Watch out for dates.....beginning in March in MA, RI, OH, MI,IL,PA and maybe others. Life is good!! Thanks for reading!!

9/13/2006
3 months have already passed

Time does know how to escape, especially when you are planning your life a year or 2 in advance. I enjoyed the summer tour. It has been a very long time since I had been on the road for an extended period of time playing gigs. I still love it!!

At this moment I am preparing for the huge Women's KISS event in Provincetown in 3-4 weeks. I am also finalizing details concerning a cruise in 2007 with Women's KISS on Carnival cruiseline. At the same time I am: marketing myself, doing promotion for solo work and Womens'KISS, while beginnning to plan my solo tour in 2007. In addition, I need to find a recording studio to begin my 3rd CD project, submit Women's KISS for a nonprofit license, and find grant money.

I need some help!! it's all good though,...I got this fortune that I can't seem to stop thinking of; it read, "Success is in constancy of purpose." This is my mantra, my purpose is to keep heading forward in what I am doing and what I am striving for. And what is that? Well,..success, recognition, happiness in doing something I love,....and getting paid for it would be nice too!!

I resumed my music career 2 years ago and I have been a much happier person since, "I've got purpose that makes me feel, I've got purpose this life is real." Lyrics from a new song I wrote, "Give Me a Sign." I guess I will be this person for the rest of my life. Trying to fit into any other life, even if it was one I had created doesn't work. I know for sure,..I am a gypsy, an artist, a musician, a thinker, a leader, an old soul, and I am free.

 



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