Amy Clarke @ International Alchemy Conference 2009

Amy Clarke after her performance @ The Alchemy Conference 2009

Amy at the Pyramid of Peace

International Alchemy Conference this weekend at the LA Convention Center! Even if you are not in town, please check out some of the fabulous topics and speakers including Don Miguel Ruiz (The Four Agreements), Dr. Masaru Emoto (The Hidden Messages in Water) & Rickie Byars Beckwith (Healing Through Music) …

http://www.alchemyconference.com

Despite its ancient image, ALCHEMY is re-emerging to be on the cutting edge of modern thought in all areas critical to living a harmonious and fruitful life. Alchemy is about transforming our lives in powerful ways that create real solutions and sustainable results for ourselves and for the world. This conference will bring together the largest collection of practicing alchemists in the last 500 years to reveal hidden secrets of life!

Through Alchemy you will learn how to:
• Create a Sustainable Environment locally and globally
• Transform yourself spiritually using time tested Alchemical principals.
• Break yourself out of old patterns and bring great momentum to your life.
• Use Ancient techniques to increase the Sensuality and Sexuality in your life.
• Incorporate cutting edge Alternative and Complementary Medicine to create optimal health in your life
• Be a part of the growing movement whereby ancient spirituality is infusing itself into Pop Culture to create change on a global level.
• Discover what principles Alchemists all through the ages have used to bring great abundance and wealth into their lives.

The Alchemy Conference is a unique event… it is both an outstanding forum to learn about scientific findings and spiritual teachings from world-renowned experts, as well as an opportunity to mingle with like-minded seekers, receive insights, and gain a sense of personal betterment.

Conference Includes:
• Natural healing
• Yoga, Meditation, Qi Gong
• Entertainment with Live Music, Performers, Artists
• Homeopathic & Herbal Remedies for Health & Healing
• The Science of Harnessing Consciousness
• Techniques for Emotional Freedom
• The Art of Transformation
• Alchemy meets Modern Technology
• What’s behind Harry Potter
• Transforming our economy and societal shortcomings
• Exploring the intersection of Science & Spirituality
• Methods for Personal and Spiritual Transformation
• How to Apply Ancient Wisdom for Real Change
• Book Signings & Lectures by Best Selling Authors
• Celebrity Autographs
• Screening of Award Winning Film, “Yesterday Was A Lie”
• Educational Seminars and Workshops
• Live Demonstrations
• “Lightning Temple” Tesla Coil Sound Chamber Experience
• Free entry to Vendor Exhibit
• Congregation of People from Around the World
• … and so much more!

Featured Keynotes Include:

Don Miguel Ruiz and Don Jose Ruiz on Transformational Teachings of the Toltecs
Dr. Masaru Emoto on The Hidden Messages of Water
Master Mantak Chia on Taoist Internal Alchemy

William Henry on Transfiguration Icons – Soul Alchemy Encoded in Some of the World’s Most Mysterious Paintings
Hans Andrea on The Alchemy of Harry Potter
Nassim Haramein on Revolutionary New Science: The Nature of Spin
Dr. Alfredo Sfeir-Younis on Global Alchemy and our Inter-Dependent Destiny
Michelle Karén on The Alchemy of Transformation between now and 2012
Dennis William Hauck on How Alchemists Achieve Transformation – The Formula of The Stone
Dr. Gudni Gudnason on Joy – The True Philosopher’s Stone
With special guest MC – Dreaming Bear – often referred to as the Shakespeare of the 21st Century.

Body Alchemy Instructors: Join us in the mornings to learn direct methods from world-renowned experts on training your body physically, mentally, and spiritually through the powerful practice of Yoga, Tai Chi, and Meditation – Free for All Alchemy Conference Participants. Taught by Scott Cole and Adesh Kaur.

Other Fantastic Presenters Include:

James Kerwin (Producer)
Chase Masterson (Actress)
John Newton (Actor)
Robert Allen Bartlett (Alchemist & Author)
Barry Carter (Alchemist)
Don Nance (Alchemist)
Don Estes (Inventor)
Sonya Sophia Illig (Personal Growth Trainer)
Peter Sterling (Musician)
Dr. Thom Cavalli (Alchemical Psychologist)
Micah Nilsson (Alchemist)
Paul Bartscher (Alchemist)
Dr. Theresa Ibis (Physicist & Spiritual Teacher)
Dr. Pradheep Chhalliyil (Alchemist)
Gary Stadler (Alchemist & Glass Artist)
Daniel Coaten (Alchemist & Lab Glass Deisgner)
Adesh Kaur (Yoga & Meditation Teacher)
Amy Clarke (Musician)
Duane Saari (Alchemist)
…and more

Discover this re-emerging Art of Wisdom that will help us make the next quantum leap in finding sustainable solutions to issues we currently face in our world, our society, and our own individual lives.

*Gaia Grove founder AMY CLARKE (“beautiful, magical, original” Mary Ishimoto Morris, The Washington Post) performs at 3PM on FRIDAY OCTOBER 23 (her birthday!) in Room 408B.

http://www.amyclarke.com
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INT’L ALCHEMY CONFERENCE October 23-25, 2009
FREE ADMISSION to Exhibit Halls, Golden Pyramid of Peace, and Films
Conference Admissions from $40 (single speaker) to $347 (all speakers & workshops)

To learn more visit http://www.AlchemyConference.com

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well, it finally feels like fall ~ recently came back from playing shows in DC

and a FANTASTIC outdoor stage performance at the Lightning Temple @ Burning Man Decompression Festival, held just north of downtown LA at the Cornfields, or LA State Historical Park ~

Decompression ‘09 was truly an amazing spectacle, with thousands of festive costumed attendees/participants, 7 Main Stages, Music & Art all over the park, stiltwalkers, interactive sculptures, fire dancing, incandescent seahorses (! ~ Sandman Creations), intricate theme camps, dream interpretation tent, all beautiful. I adored everyone I worked with, they were all so helpful, my hour performance on the Lightning Temple stage ran flawlessly, and was a blast!

Devin Haas performed after me, followed by a full sunset ceremony, dance, and ritual fire lighting on this gorgeous lotus-capped pyramid stage. Excellent tech and crew help from C & J, and special thanks to M, for our astrochat

…now settling into a new little hollywood studio bungalow and preparing for a winter of music making.

Much thanks for a wonderful event also October 10 in Santa Monica at the Artists Palooza Warehouse 1620 Colorado, an event entitled AWARENESS to draw attention to breast cancer month prevention, awareness, and cures…w/ Kirrily Keys, Sabrina Taylor, Allison Geddie, DJ King James, it was an excellent beautiful little night in this cool loft space…special thanks to Sabrina Taylor, such a strong spirit!

UPCOMING: FRIDAY OCTOBER 23 ~ brief birthday performance at the INTERNATIONAL ALCHEMY CONFERENCE ~ http://alchemyconference.com at the LA Convention Center. TRANSFORMATION!
FRI 10/23/09, 3:30PM, following Peter Sterling, 408B

ALSO, secret single release in the works!

peace ~ Amy

Aug 26 2009 ~ HAPPY NATIONAL WOMEN’S EQUALITY DAY!

http://www.nwhp.org/resourcecenter/equalityday.php

Just recently got back into town from the Indiegrrl Conference (http://www.indiegrrl.com) in Nashville ~ amazing networking with artists and beautiful & powerful music abounding. Since I was going solo, not too many pictures (yet – unless others friends send them in), as I was playing many showcases while there and was all over the conference ~ Out & Proud/Radical Left Guerrilla Showcase, Nette Radio Stage, Indiegrrl Main Stage & TryXO Main Stage ~ got a huge variety of music into my sets including older material from Lunar Cycle (10 songs, out of print), ALL 5 songs from After The Fall EP, Mary (her story) ~ of COURSE, and lots of sneak previews from the new album project. All video is being edited and compressed and shall be uploaded shortly…

Special thanks to Vicki Blankenship for steering things at Indiegrrl, Yamaha to providing 88-key keyboards for the Indiegrrl, TryXO, & Nette Radio Stages, my friend Shannon Hurley for helping with the keyboard setup/breakdown at Nette Radio & Indiegrrl Main Stages (along with Rich Kulsar, Ben Eisen & Big Dave), Amanda Abizaid for her Yamaha keyboard for my guerrilla showcase on Thursday night, Stephanie Erdel for an emergency CD burning (and both Amanda & Steph for laughter & good times in the hotel room) Toni Koch & Steve Scott of COSMO for running the Pitch A Song panel along with all panelists ~ MARY (her story) made it into the Top 20 Songs & was presented Saturday morning! …though it was a bit too “left of center” for Nashville song pluggers, they told me I was an extremely talented pianist, singer and artist who reminded them of Sarah McLachlan! in early career days ~ I will take that compliment any time!

And a HUGE thanks to every single one of the music enthusiasts, artists and volunteers who contributed time, energy, and talents to make the Conference happen. IT DEFINITELY TAKES A VILLAGE. In the meantime, please read all tour updates below, go to http://www.youtube.com/scorpfaery to watch videos which keep being added, and send emails with thoughts and comments or just to sign up to the mailing list at music@amyclarke.com!

Here are some shots from my arrival back into LA on SUNDAY, AUGUST 23rd, where I headed straight from the airport to pick up my keyboard, then loaded in to the popular annual Sunset Junction Street Festival (http://www.sunsetjunction.org), got set up on the Mi Alma outdoor courtyard stage, and played a fantastic homecoming set to friends and fans new and old . . . special highlight included the helpful DJ Tony, Alex for being the best roadie & driver ever (maneuvering his way around fences, security and police! YEAH!), Gordon & all of the collective at Mi Alma for their assistance and for the *wondermelon* given as a gift for performing, Dana for photos, Amy and her creative, sustainable pillow stand, the goddess who watched over my shoulder, and the couple who took to dancing during “Love Heals” YOU ALL ROCK!

Love, Peace, Music & “WEAVING WINGS FOR YOU”…

Amy with wings, Mi Alma, Sunset Junction 8*23*09
(slightly left of center)

~ Amy Clarke
MAAT Music, ScorpFaery Productions

http://www.amyclarke.com

There is way too much to even cover in the blog, this DC area trip has been so amazing. Become a friend or fan on Facebook or MySpace for even more photos and stories:

http://www.facebook.com/amyclarke
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and twitter ~ http://www.twitter.com/amyclarke

In the meantime, here are some favorite highlights, in reverse chronological order, starting from my last night in DC performing spoken word & song at The Black Cat in part of the long-running MotherTongue series . . . thanks so much to Danielle & Natalie for keeping this night alive and for everyone who turned out and packed the room to standing room only!

Earlier in the day, 8/19/09 @ Amazon Conservation Team in Arlington, VA

For more about Gaia Grove & Amazon Team, visit here: http://www.gaiagrove.org

Tues 8*18*09, after research & a tour, got to play the 3rd largest pipe organ in DC at The Masonic Temple, Supreme Council 33 on 16th St, NW

Sun 8*16*09 Drum Circle @ Meridian Hill / Malcolm X Park, 16th St

SAT 8*15*09 From inside the Washington Monument & the top

8*13*09 ALL SOULS CHURCH, Unitarian ~ Amy solo show

8*12*09 Amy @ Library of Congress

MORE TO COME…

Fantastic evening at The Bitter End Monday night August 10th in NYC…WOW! Thank you to everyone who came – wonderful opening set by recent Songwriter’s Hall of Fame Abe Olman Scholarship winner Kirsten Thien, and then a truly spectacular mostly solo show on one of my favorite grand pianos with some dear guest artist friends joining on 3 of the songs in the 11 song set…WE PACKED THE PLACE! THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH! Played all of the songs I wanted to in my 45 minute set, and we were able to cover the HD recording costs, AND compensate some local musicians and rehearsal studios for their time, cover show expenses, make $50 for The Amazon Conservation Team (http://www.amazonteam.org) and STILL have funds left over for dinner and transportation to DC the next day! THANK YOU all, and GAIA GROVE, the AMAZON and THE EARTH thank you as well.

Next stop DC, first thing tomorrow – very happy to come home…here are some shots from The Bitter End (courtesy Rock Star Diary) . . .

Now – for more about WHY this is a MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR (especially in the sweltering heat and humidity of AUGUST ~ check out this book:

http://www.harpercollins.com/books/9780060953683/The_Secret_Architecture_of_Our_Nations_Capital/index.aspx

discovered this book & more about the mysteries of this week in August AFTER booking my tour…wondering why I chose this time to tour DC, now beginning to discover some interesting theories . . .

“We see then, that the likely key date for understanding the stellar mystery of Washington, DC is August 10″ (Ovason) … (give or take a day…)

DC (and my dear hometown of Silver Spring, MARYland,
I am on my way home, just in the nick of time!

“this cosmic alignment brings balance & bright/
illumination to all souls in the night”
GIVE IT BACK (c) 2009 Amy Clarke

“Perhaps it is clear now why the symbol makers and architects of Washington, D.C. concentrated their efforts on zodiacal symbols which reflect so deeply the arcane nature of the stellar Virgin? Perhaps it is clear now why the idea of an earthly triangle – encapsulated in the phrase Federal Triangle – should reflect this stellar form on the earth plane?

From the very beginning, the city was intended to celebrate the mystery of Virgo – of the Egyptian Isis, the Grecian Ceres and the Christian Virgin. This truth – and this truth alone – explains the structure of the city, and the enormous power of its stellar symbolism. Washington, D.C., is far more then a city of zodiacs – it’s a city which was built to celebrate a massive cosmic symbolism, expressed in stars. Its the main buildings – Capitol, White House and Washington Monument – mark on the Earth the annual renewal of that magical pyrotechnic display in the skys, which occurs on the days around August 10.” (Ovason, page 344)

Is this true? Remains to be seen, though it certainly is interesting…

SEE YOU SOON…MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR CONTINUES…

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 12 ~ HR 57, Society for The Preservation of Jazz & Blues, 14th, St NW (jam session with other artists, not a full show, but for a good cause, to benefit this great local DC non-profit dedicated to preserving DC musical heritage & traditions) http://www.hr57.org

THURSDAY AUGUST 13, ALL SOULS CHURCH – SANCTUARY
GAIA GROVE PRESENTS…native Washingtonian (b. Silver Spring, Maryland)
AMY CLARKE solo on vocals, piano & percussion
16th & Harvard ST NW, Washington, DC 20009-4371
(202) 332-5266
7PM DOORS, $10, Amy performs full one hour set
partial proceeds to benefit Amazon Conservation Team
http://www.all-souls.org

FRIDAY AUGUST 14, NATIONAL MALL, Washington, DC ~ TBA

THIS IS HER STORY

MARY
ISIS
VIRGO
MAAT
CERES
DEMETER
GODDESS COLUMBIA
& WASHINGTON, District of Columbia
(originally created from VIRGINia & MARYland)

PEACE, HEALING, LOVE & LIGHT . . .

“THIS TIME I’M GOING TO FLY WITH FATE /
WEAVING WINGS FOR YOU…”
(from TAPESTRY (c) Amy Clarke 2009)

AMY M. CLARKE
(“BELOVED SCRIBE OF MARY”)
MAAT MUSIC, ScorpFaery Productions
AUGUST 11, 2009

It has been a glorious weekend in New York, reconnecting with friends, family, architecture, open spaces, skylines, subway, and the spirit and rhythm of the city…photos, stories and blogs will be updated soon, as spending more time living in and enjoying each moment, since tomorrow morning am leaving for DC and more shows on this August mini-tour, so please make it out to the West Village tonight for the live recording of my mostly acoustic show back at the Bitter End!

photo courtesy shameen cooper, renaissance hotel hollywood 7-09

My friend the talented soulful blues guitarist Kirsten Thien (and recent winner of the Abe Olman Scholarship from the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame opens the evening promptly at 7PM with a brief solo set on her Taylor guitar (http://www.kirstenthien.com) and then I will share songs new and old with you on the grand piano and a touch of the drum at 7:30, including the recent single MARY (her story) the East Coast premiere of “Come Over” & “Rain Come Round”, guest artists and friends Amanda Abizaid (4400 Theme Song, on LA WOMAN Summer Tour) adding flute to “Queendom Come”, Morry Campbell adding guitar & rhythmic stylings to “From Here” and Drew Brody (M-Lab, Producer) adding harmonies and vocals to “Love is The Way”. Perhaps even another special guest named Mary? & the newest song finished this week “Give it Back”, which those in Williamsburg were treated to at the Rose show in Brooklyn on Friday night…

$10 cover tonight with partial proceeds to the Amazon Conservation Team, a 4-Star Environmental Charity helping to preserve the rainforest by working with indigenous people . . .(http://www.amazonteam.org)

Happy to see everyone and looking forward to a great night of music on Bleecker Street…Abby Bernstein follows my set, and eventually we will make our way for a bite somewhere nearby…please come celebrate this night of live music in one of my favorite cities in the world…

AMY CLARKE @ THE BITTER END
147 Bleecker at LaGuardia
MONDAY AUG 10 2009
7:30 SET TIME (Kirsten Thien opens at 7PM)
$10, partial proceeds to benefit Amazon Conservation Team
http://www.bitterend.com
http://www.amyclarke.com

photo courtesy pixxiestails, brooklyn yard 8-9-09

Updated Tour Schedule!

Magical Mystery Tour continues to reveal itself…flights booked last night. p.s. brooklyn – our show is now FRIDAY night AUG 7 at Rose Live Music, 9PM, no cover, with the open, upright jazz piano – beautiful. See you there. 345 Grand, just east of Havemeyer, Brooklyn. Still check out Malta for dinner anytime and enjoy May’s new restaurant. Manhattan, The Bitter End: Monday August 10 7:30 show time! All are welcome at both nights, different shows. For Bitter End, $10 at door OR Early 7PM admission (for best seating, free giveaways) & reduced $5 admission w/RSVP by Aug 5 to: shows@amyclarke.com Thanks to those who have already made reservations for the Bitter End!

http://www.amyclarke.com/shows.html

Indiegrrl Conference Kickoff Events in LA (http://www.indiegrrl.com)
MON JUL 27 (West Side)* 7PM-10PM ~ no cover, suggested donation ~
TK Promo/Grimm Music Mondays/Indiegrrl Night @ The Talking Stick
Featuring: Lisa Nemzo, Jacqui Hilton, Shanna O’Brien, Amy Clarke, Amanda Abizaid, Genevieve & Kathryn Grimm
1411c Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
310-450-6052, http://www.thetalkingstick.net

FRI JUL 31 (East Side: Hollywood) * 9PM-11:30PM ~
no cover, suggested donation ~
Gaia Grove/Indiegrrl Night @ CAFÉ MUSE LA
Featuring 9 Muses in the Round at Café Muse: Amanda Abizaid, Amy Clarke, Athena Reich, Genevieve, Julie Chadwick, Lisa Turner, Melinda Ortner, Michael Ann, Nance Broderzen
6547 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90038
323-464-MUSE, http://www.cafemusela.com
“feeding the body, feeding the spirit”
http://www.gaiagrove.org “helping heal the earth”

EAST COAST DATES

FRI AUG 7 * 9PM-10:30PM ~ no cover, suggested donation ~
Amy Clarke ~ extended freeform set w/guest musicians
ROSE LIVE MUSIC, williamsburg new york
345 grand st, brooklyn ny 11211
718–599-0069, http://www.roselivemusic.com

MON AUG 10 * 7PM ~ $10*
Amy Clarke returns to THE BITTER END, West Village, NYC
THIS SHOW IS BEING RECORDED LIVE! Come be a part of it…
147 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10012
212-673-7030, http://www.bitterend.com
Amy Clarke w/guests Drew Brody, vocals, Amanda Abizaid, flute, more TBA
recently released bootleg EPs FREE to first 25 in the door
*Gaia Grove event ~ partial proceeds to benefit Amazon Conservation Team, a 4-Star Charity
http://www.amazonteam.org

TUES AUG 11 * BACK HOME TO DC!

Trivia Question – (Correct Answer wins After the Fall EP, MARY(her story) & the LIVE Bootlegs Collection)
At which university did Amy play her first concert recitals in DC? music@amyclarke.com

WED AUG 12 * 8PM ~ $8
H.R. 57 Society for the Preservation of Jazz & Blues
Jam Night with local musicians
1610 14th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
202-667-3700, http://www.hr57.org

THU AUG 13 * TBA Washington, DC

FRI AUG 14 * exact time, location TBA
Drum Circle, Peace Prayer & Music on the National Mall, Washington, DC
gaiagrove@gmail.com for more info

SAT AUG 15 * 5PM ~ no cover, suggested donation, invite only ~
Solo Performance, House Concert & Garden Party
Amy plays on the piano she grew up with (originally her great aunt Mary’s)
Private Residence in Woodmoor at 4 Corners, Silver Spring, Maryland 20901
Feast of the Assumption, Mary Holy Day
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assumption_of_Mary
Thank you to the Clarke Family for hosting!

AUG 17-19 DC/VA TBA

FRI AUG 21 * Indiegrrl Conference ~ Nette Radio Stage * 6PM
w/fellow rockstar keyboardist-sirens gilli moon, Shannon Hurley
Hotel Preston, 733 Briley Parkway, Nashville, TN 37217
http://www.netteradio.com
http://www.hotelpreston.com
http://www.indiegrrl.com

FRI AUG 21 * Indiegrrl Conference ~ INDIEGRRL MAIN STAGE * 8:45PM
w/Arjuna Greist, the Conlons, Jan Seides, Stark, Coco O’Connor, Rachael Sage
Hotel Preston, 733 Briley Parkway, Nashville, TN 37217
http://www.hotelpreston.com
http://www.indiegrrl.com

SAT AUG 22 * Indiegrrl Conference ~ http://www.indiegrrl.com

WEST COAST FINALE (w/fireworks!)

SUN AUG 23: Sunset Junction Street Fair, Silver Lake, CA 90029
MI ALMA – outdoor garden courtyard – 4PM
4016 Santa Monica Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90029-3024 (323) 669-1711
http://www.yelp.com/events/los-angeles-mi-alma-collective
http://www.sunsetjunction.org
www.myspace.com/sunsetjunctionstfair

***NO BURNING MAN THIS YEAR***

Good News – Currently being considered for a grant to continue making more music! Keep positive intentions that this will come to fruition!

Looking forward to magical, mysterious, inspiring musical journeys and to seeing all on the East Coast and on the playa…

Love, Amy
MAAT Music, ScorpFaery Productions

Indiegrrl LA, NY, DC, Nashville & more…

For now – click below for updates. Tour schedule will be posted here next week!

www.amyclarke.com/shows.html

www.myspace.com/amyclarke

renaissance hotel ~ indie thursdays
hollywood & highland
amy clarke, thurs july 2 2009
photo courtesy shameen cooper