the week that was......

good evening. it is now sunday and as i sit here awaiting the season finale of entourage i thought i'd just share a couple of lovely photos with you all out there. the weather has turned beautiful here in phx. i know i know i sound like an old man going on about the weather, but it has been such a welcome break from the overwhelming heat that was this last summer. people were out and about on first friday visiting all the studios and galleries out in the area. a good time indeed.for me it all started friday morning with my regular gig at lux. go see what they have up there on display now. i was blown away when i walked in the door. i found it to be rather striking. you have to see it in person to really get it. the whole tone had a profound influence on what i played there friday morning. we took a journey through space with twinkling bubbling glitches of beautiful electronic/ ambient music. i for one enjoyed it greatly, and since many of the folks that were there took the time to stop by and say thanks and that they loved the music i have to think i was not alone. anyway, it was a great way to start the weekend.

next up was first friday. i had about 15 new pieces on display at the studio and the response was great. the piece called "september" was one that i heard folks talking about the most. all of my new work has generally been inspired by my iphone photography that i have been doing driving around phx. i seem to spend a lot of time in my car. the results have been much to my liking. come by and see what i'm talking about. you can always call for an appointment. also while i'm at it. if you'd like to sign up for the email list, so you can receive updates about what's happening in the world of the ambient studio and my very own self. just click on the link to theambientstudio.com or danielshepherd.com and e-mail me and say hey i'd like to be included.

we had a enter to win for all of the email list folks of a framed sketch, and that will be something that we do from time to time, but to win you have to be on the e-mail list.

thirdly it was a big DJ weekend for me. i started to spin at "way cool hair" an awesome salon on mcdowell. it was great. tad and his staff are great. the place has a great vibe and judging by the amount of people that were there getting their hair done. it is the place to be. they were so busy. i'll be back there on the 24th of oct again to throw down some funky jams.

next stop was hulu's modern tiki on central. a new place that just opened up last week. again a beautiful space. do check it out. it was hoppin' saturday night. get a mai tai !!! the food is kickin' the vibe is laid back casual yet there is a touch of elegance to the place. the open fire pit on the patio is gonna become the place to hang this winter. the owners, chris and dana really gave this place their all and the result is a stunning dining and drinking experience. i'm spinning downtempo, chill, cool jazz, classic rock, esoteric electronic lounge music there ever saturday night starting at 8pm.

all and all it was a very busy fun weekend. i, of course didn't mean to carry on so long, but since i hadn't posted in a bit i thought................. hope you are all well out there and see you soon.

your pal- danny