Grammy Good Times

As another exciting Grammy weekend becomes a faded memory, just a few fond thoughts about some of the highlights...

First off, everyone should stay at the understated, lovely and very accommodating Le Parc Suites on West Knoll Drive in Hollywood-you never know who you will run into in the elevator (sshh-not allowed to say-the beauty of this little music industry spot) and the front desk couldn't have been more helpful!!

My client-and favorite reggae artist- Matisyahu brought his entire family out for his first Grammy experience on the heels of a sold-out South American tour, and he couldn't have been more thrilled! He stopped by The Roots allstar jam session Sat night (feb. 10) with his Dad and was met with much fanfare by many of the other music celebs in the room-Dave Chappelle, India Arie, Common-and ?uestlove himself of The Roots. Later in the evening, Matis got on stage and did a little beatboxing and freestyling and brought the house down-good times!

I also spent a lot of time with another client, the legendary Ms. Anita Baker, who participated the Roots jam session as well. She brought her good friend, Mike Powell (her longtime producer/songwriter), and joined India Arie on stage with her to scat and sing. Grammy Day was all about Anita-we had some hearty laughs in the limo ride over to The Grammys and the red carpet was a blast! She shared some tender moments with Mary J. Blige, chatted with Lionel Richie and introduced a big fan-Paris Hilton-to her entourage backstage. Although Anita didn't win a Grammy, the night was a winner-good times at the EMI and William Morris parties, where In and Out burgers and Krispy Kreme donuts sated our major post-Grammy cravings!

Exhausted and operating on 5 hours sleep over two days, I headed back to cold, snowy NYC with another batch of Grammy memories tucked away.

Aliza 2/15/07