GrandAce Collaborates with the Cincinnati Public Library on the West End Anthem
Okay, so I mayyy be a little late posting here, but I wanted to make sure I documented it! I was recently afforded the opportunity to contribute my music production knowledge towards the creation of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library West End Branch’s anthem “Place I Want to Be”, which was written and performed by the youth in the community.
I am so grateful to have been selected to be apart of a wonderful team in Keloni Parks, Kent Mulcahy and Rayya Crawford to bring this song to life, as helping give kids access to channel their creativity is a huge love of mine. Especially when it relates to utilizing technology to do it.
My contribution to the project came in the form of the instrumental for the song. While discussing the song’s logistics, we wanted to make sure that the beat reflected the language and music that the youth are already familiar with while keeping it simple enough to be quickly understood. I think we did a wonderful job!
I’m happy to expand the use of my skillset towards avenues that aren’t solely creating for my personal career and this particular project sparked a fire in me. These kids are amazing!
Take a look!
https://youtu.be/fnu3sTdrHZ0?si=32RiO1CytnP9408w
Lavalamp Cosmic CDs are in!
Okay, well they’ve been in for a little while, but I’m happy to say formally in blog world that Lavalamp Cosmic CDs are in fact now available for purchase. The CDs are hand printed and packaging designed by yours truly in the latest hours of the night. (Artwork by BEING!!!!)
I’ve been in the process of figuring out how best to navigate the postal service, but I think I’m getting the ropes! If you ask, I’ll be sure to sign it!
Get it here: https://www.theegrandace.com/store/lavalamp-cosmic-cd
Show Announcement: GrandAce Opening for Kiefer - 09/27
I know it’s been a MINUTE but a lot has been going on! But if you read the title, you see that I, GrandAce, am opening for the legendary KIEFER on September 27 at the Ludlow Garage in Clifton!
This opportunity is crazy cause I was just chilling on evening, and I look at my phone and I see a message asking if I was down. At this point, I’ve been listening to Kiefer for YEARS, so it was a no brainer. I didn’t care if I had work, court, or to save the galaxy, I was saying yes on this one.
I’m hoping that I get to see some beautiful familiar and new faces there at the show. I try not to do a lot of ticketed shows, cause I’m never really sure if I have the draw for them, but I thought this one was special.
ALSO this will be the first time I get to perform Lavalamp Cosmic, so I’m stoked about that!
I’m finalizing the set list as we speak.
Again hope to see you there!
Tickets can be purchased here: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/16005EFF7DDF12C2