Performing June 13, 2013 at Mark Lakin Gallery in the West Village

June 13, 2013 Performance in New York City

I will be giving my first performance in over a year and a half in New York City on June 13, 2013. This show will feature David Patterson on acoustic guitar and two never before heard songs in addition to songs from my debut album, “Night Flight to London.” David and I go back 20 years from our performance days in Atlanta.

The performance will take place in an extraordinary special venue, Mark Lakin Photography Gallery, in the West Village at 750 Greenwich Street (Corner of West 11th Street), New York, NY 10014. The doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show begins at 8:00 p.m.

It is a real privilege to be invited to perform by Mark Lakin in his gallery space. If you have a moment to look at his website you can see just how wonderful this space is, not to mention his phenomenal photography of Africa and his work with transformative travel company, Epic Road.

Door fee is $20 and that includes two free drink tickets for the evening.

I really hope to see you out at the show and don’t be surprised if I personally call and invite you!

Video Clips Featured in PBS/Nova Documentary

Several of my video clips of Hurricane Sandy are being used in the PBS/NOVA documentary film “Inside the Megastorm” which is airing tonight at 9 p.m. on PBS. It is also available to be seen via the web at the link provided HERE. This comes on the heals of my personal appearance and video clips of Hurricane Sandy being used in the BBC Three Documentary “Superstorm USA: Caught on Camera”.

Clips of the closed New York Subway system at around 12:27-12:38 on the show, are from the archives of the storm on my YouTube Channel.

I learned more about the storm and its far reaching effects from this documentary then I knew on my own, as I do not own a TV. I was shocked and saddened by the images and stories of lost loved ones and the tragic circumstances people are still in.

I am learning from this experience to become better prepared for an emergency.

Featured in BBC Three documentary “Superstorm USA: Caught on Camera”

 

All I did was grab some short videos of Hurricane Sandy’s impact with my iPhone and Flip cam and post them to my YouTube channel, meant for my music, and the next thing I know BBC World News is calling me to do live interviews from Manhattan on Halloween.  I participated in two live interviews – one via SKYPE from my home and another from the New York City Bureau of BBC – to talk about Hurricane Sandy and share the videos from my YouTube channel.  Over 5 million people watch those newscasts.  

Just when I thought it could not get more interesting, Mentron Media, the production company hired by BBC Three to produce a documentary film on Hurricane Sandy, reaches out to me via my YouTube Channel and they want my video footage and to interview me as part of a documentary about how individuals were capturing the storm.

I said yes.

On November 15, 2012 BBC Three will air “Superstorm USA: Caught on Camera,” a one hour special airing at 10 p.m. If you live in the UK I hope you will be able to watch this story.

Below are some excepts about the film:

A fast turnaround documentary on how mobile phones and personal cameras captured the unforgettable images of Superstorm Sandy has been commissioned from Mentorn Media by BBC Three.

Superstorm USA: Caught on Camera, a hour special, will air at 10pm on Thursday, Nov 15.

Executive Producer Steve Anderson said: “From the moment that weather forecasters made their predictions, young people in New York and New Jersey documented the preparations, and then the frightening reality.

“Trees uprooting, power stations exploding and people being evacuated from homes while waist-deep in water; everything has been caught on personal phones and cameras by a generation that understands the power of instant video messaging.”

Mentorn despatched teams spent nights in makeshift accommodation as fuel shortages paralysed roads from the airports into New York City.

On a personal note, for those of you who do not live in Manhattan, I have to say this a very tragic event and we are still in recovery mode.  I know personally people who lost power for days and even one person whose family home was 100% destroyed by the storm.  People are still suffering in different parts of the city and many people are raising funds and volunteering to assist.  

I was fortunate to have never lost power at home and even helped a friend charge their phone and gain internet access during this time.  Please be thinking about us as we get back to normal.

I saw some interesting things happen with my YouTube Channel during Hurricane Sandy.  

In two weeks since the storm, I have received 17,250 hits on my channel and 4 new subscribers, bringing total views to over 33,600.  The bulk of those views were for one video, which the weather channel linked on their internet site, which has over 9,200 views so far (link HERE)

People viewed the aftermath of the Crane Collapse (link HERE)

Quite a few views on the cancelled New York Marathon that took place unofficially in Central Park. (link HERE)

BBC loved the video of people lined up outside of Trader Joe’s just to get into the store to buy food before the hurricane (link HERE).  I had other media approached me about this footage also.

A deserted Times Square & Starbucks WiFi Grab caught people’s attention (link HERE)

These are amature shaky short videos, and yet, still tell a story.  It’s my story and what I saw.

A reporter from the BBC said I was the first person to “report on” the lines oustide of various Starbucks of people getting the wifi.  Hard to believe….and yet, I have at least 6 different Starbucks on my channel with the same lines out side.

 

My Producer, Tommy Faragher, Featured in new Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) TV Show, Real Life The Musical

I am so excited to share with you sone exciting news!   My producer, Tommy Faragher, is featured in a new Oprah Winfrey Network (OWN) TV show “Real Life The Musical”.  The show premiers June 9, 2012 at 10 p.m.  

It is truly inspiring to see Tommy’s already high profile sky rocket to the stratosphere, with his chart topping production work on the hit Fox TV Series, GLEE and now to get a chance to show more of what he is capable of in the new Oprah Winfrey TV show.

This is really exciting to view from the stands!

Check out the TRAILER to the new show at the link HERE

Jennie Walker

www.jenniewalker.com

USA Today Is Featuring My Social Media Tips!

Well, when a national publication like USA Today is featuring my social media tips, it can only mean one thing….it’s time to BLOG!  Read the story HERE

This article is really cool because the writer, Steven Strauss, is one of the people I met during the British Airways Face of Opportunity winners trip to London.  We have stayed in touch since that trip and have worked on a few things together.  He really liked my winning music pitch for the contest and even got some great ideas of his own from watching it!  My label, JennieGirl Music, is mentioned in the article and a link to my album Night Flight to London on iTunes is also provided.

My album was produced and co-written by Tommy Faragher, a producer with a Grammy nomination and 12 platinum selling albums, currently producing hit songs for the American TV show GLEE.

Well, Steve, 5 stars, two thumbs up and a re-tweet for you!  You’re awesome.

 

Shorty Award Nomination in Music & As Singer – Your Vote Needed!

Nominate Jennie Walker for a social media award in the Shorty Awards

All you need is a Twitter account to help me get into the Top 10 of Shorty Award nominations in Music or as a Singer. Just click on the link provided and it takes you directly to my Voting page. Once, there, just TWEET out the VOTE, #music is the default. If you want to VOTE a second time for #Singer, just put that in where it says #Music and hit SEND! Thanks for your support in advance! You know how I love a contest!

Follow me on TWITTER at www.twitter.com/msjenniewalker

But my debut album, Night Flight to London on iTunes HERE

Jennie Walker
www.jenniewalker.com

The Other Side of Philanthropy

Anyone who knows me, knows I have earned my living working in the charity sector, as staff for several major international non-profits and as a fundraising consultant, with my ongoing musical pursuits on the side.

During the winners trip to London for the British Airways Face to Face program, I met journalist Michele Mitchell, whose Film At Eleven company had also won a place in the winners group. When she learned of my fundraising background she approached me about getting involved with the fundraising efforts behind her documentary film, “Haiti: Where Did The Money Go?” which shines a spotlight on how aid works during disasters. I jumped at the chance to use my talents on such an interesting film project and to work with an even more interesting person.

On January 10, 2012, the results of my fundraising efforts will be seen as “Haiti: Where Does The Money Go” makes its debut on PBS and begins a rollout to markets around the United States over several months. It also represents my role as Line Producer on the film. I was presented with a rare opportunity to work on aspects of the film beyond fundraising, and it has been one of the greatest learning experiences of my life.

To view the official PBS trailer, please click HERE
To view the Filmmakers Interview with Michele Mitchell, please click HERE
To view the first Social Media clip, please click HERE
To follow the conversation, and Film At Eleven social media activities, please click HERE for Twitter and HERE for Facebook and HERE for the YouTube Channel.

Jennie Walker

Night Flight to London on iTunes now!

New Online Boutique Launched! Black Editorial

Technology has finally kept pace with my dreams thanks StyleOwner. I have tonight launched my very own online store! This store, Black Editorial, features cheeky black only clothing for women who want to look hip and chic. It’s Rock Star basics all in one place. From Cashmere Scarves to black leather legging, From a classic Biker Jacket to black lace bellow bottom pants, this is a short selection of hand picked items you are going to LOVE!

To Access Store, with is still in Beta, please go to http://blackeditorial.styleowner.com/ The secret password is linen.

Style Owner has been written up in magazines and newspapers such as WWD (Women’s Wear Daily), Wall Street Journal Blog,W and Fast Company.

P.S. I also have a website that celebrates Black clothing at www.blackeditorial.com

Happy Shopping!

Jennie Walker
www.jenniewalker.com

Purchase on iTunes today, Night Flight to London at the link HERE

At 11:11 PM on 11/11/11 An Amazing Google Alert Came Through!

At exactly 11:11 p.m. on 11/11/11 I received a Google Alert that my music business had been featured on the British Airways website. Link HERE

I’m not sure how much I believe in the vortex that is supposed to have opened up in the universe for all good things to start happening, but I sure want to believe! I kept feeling that something special would happen with my music on 11/11/11. I felt with all the things in the works, something would settle in or some official word would come through. Never in my mind did I think that I would hear about something I applied for almost a year ago, when I was in the middle of the British Airways Face of Opportunity Contest. I’d forgotten all about that I had even applied to be a featured business. And, I never expected I would hear about it at 11:11 p.m.

I take this as a sign from the Universe that something BIG is about to happen with my music. I have been working at this consistently for a long long time and with more focus than I thought possible the last 12 months. I am on the verge of being heard..literally. And, that’s the most important part of this journey…being heard.

And speaking of being heard, I will be performing in New York City at the National Underground (Upstairs) on December 17, 2011 with David Patterson on acoustic guitar. My one hour show starts at 9:00 p.m. and it’s FREE! Hope to see you there.

LINK TO MY ALBUM NIGHT FLIGHT TO LONDON ON ITUNES USA HERE

Jennie Walker
www.jenniewalker.com

Quoted in Hypebot on Twitter Hash Tag Usage ###

I don’t know how I missed this one, but I was quoted in a Hypebot article on my use of Twitter Hash Tags back in September! Link to article HERE. What did I recommend for Hash Tags? Music Monday #MM – was my favorite! I can’t stress enough how effective Twitter has been for me and my music. Not only have I met people on Twitter, I late got to know off line, it is through a person on Twitter whom I met, that I learned about the British Airways contest, which I ultimately won! And, most recently, I was offered a publishing/licensing deal to pitch my song “Night Flight to London” for film/TV placement. All from Twitter. That is just two of many cool outcomes from that source……….

If you are not on Twitter, run don’t walk to www.twitter.com

My personal Twitter Profile is HERE

Cheers
Jennie Walker
www.jenniewalker.com