#MusicMonday - BROCKHAMPTON

HERE RIGHT NOW...where else would you be?! Flashin' back on fashion to Converse One Star Line-Up 2018 All Stars. #MusicMonday is dedicated to BROCKHAMPTON: HERE RIGHT NOW TOUR.

Photo credit: Nike Spring 2018 lookbook

 

#MusicMonday - New Music!

#MusicMonday this week is dedicated to new music by Rainbow Girls and T Sisters! #SupportLocalMusic

Rainbow Girls - Give The People What They Want

• Listen on Spotify
• Purchase online

T Sisters - We Are Bound EP

• Listen on Spotify
• Purchase online

Check them both out LIVE at Salmonfest in Ninilchik, Alaska in August!

#MusicMonday - Jess Bowen

#MusicMonday is dedicated to Jess Bowen who is a female drummer that has played in various bands and rocks hard on the drums! Check out the videos below and support female artists, drummers and musicians!

"Lightning In A Bottle" by The Summer Set

Cover of "Pompeii" by Bastille

SUPPORT 

FEMALE

ARTISTS, 

DRUMMERS 

& MUSICIANS

#MusicMonday - "Circle Of Life" from The Lion King

#MusicMonday is dedicated to "Circle Of Life" from The Lion King. A representation of the many species that support the existence of life and a fun sing-a-long!   

Video Credit: https://youtu.be/GibiNy4d4gc

Check out the full soundtrack: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Lion_King_(soundtrack)

#MusicMonday - T Sisters (Part IV): A Look Ahead...

#MusicMonday this month is dedicated to the T Sisters, who are a vocally driven contemporary folk band hailing from Oakland, California. This week, Part IV, is our final week and a look ahead at how you can keep up on all the latest and greatest with the T Sisters! They are busy already this year and you won't want to miss a thing. From cover songs to tour updates and everything in between! #SupportLocalMusic

Blast to the Past Cover Song!

*Exclusive Tour Photos & Videos*

*Upcoming Shows*

International Women's Day Celebration!
March 9, 2018 at
The Great American Music Hall in
San Francisco, CA

Watch the LIVE Studio Sessions!

Get the full LIVE album at bandcamp for $4!

Support Local Music!

Buy a CD for $12 & 

Rock a NEW T-Shirt for $20 

   

Stay in the Loop: Like and Follow!

• Facebook
• Instagram
• Soundcloud
• Spotify
• Tumblr
• Twitter
• YouTube

#MusicMonday - Men in Music

#MusicMonday is dedicated to men in music this month. As we recognize MOVEMBER and the importance of men's health, this week and the following 3 weeks will be dedicated to men in music.

This week features Landon Barker, Bryce Vine, YONAS and Lupe Fiasco who are all young men that inspire others with their musical talent, creativity and laid back, yet in your face confidence. #BeYouBeTrue

Video Credit: MrFamousCheese

Video Credit: Bryce Vine / Directed by Jusup Sandoval

Video Credit: YONAS / Directed by: Jakob Owens

Video Credit: Lupe Fiasco / Directed by: Hiro Murai

SUPPORT MEN IN MUSIC

#MOVEMBER // #MUSICMONDAY // #VOLITEINC

#MusicMonday - Evolve Album by Imagine Dragons

#MusicMonday is dedicated to the Evolve album by Imagine Dragons from Las Vegas, NV. It is refreshingly upbeat, fun and catchy.

1. I Don't Know Why
2. Whatever It Takes
3. Believer
4. Walking The Wire
5. Rise Up
6. I'll Make It Up To You
7. Yesterday
8. Mouth Of The River
9. Thunder
10. Start Over
11. Dancing In The Dark

Special shout out to my Nephews and Niece for sharing their musical taste as a form of creative inspiration.

SUPPORT 

MUSIC &

CREATIVE 

EXPRESSION

#VoliteINC

#ThankfulThursday - Edition #15: Jaclyn Jackel

#ThankfulThursday: Giving thanks for the past, present and future in a series of weekly shout outs to those who have and continue to support VoliteINC.

DISCLAIMER: These #ThankfulThursday posts are in no way, shape or form ranked or prioritized, so if you're not featured here right away, that doesn't mean that you're not important. I've got a lot of gratitude to give, so please stay patient and your time to shine will come :) If there's something special you'd like to say about VoliteINC and/or if you'd specifically like to be featured, please let me know!
_________________________________________________________________________

#ThankfulThursday - Edition #15: Jaclyn Jackel

Jaclyn is like a sister to me and we grew up together, along with my older Sister and her younger Sister. We've passed clothes back and forth amongst the 4 of us, filled with plenty of embarrassing photos and videos from the 80s and 90s as our "sharing is caring" attitude transcended our fashion styles. Jaclyn has always been by my side regardless of the miles between us and she has always encouraged me to follow my dreams. She has always supported my passion for Volite and years ago gave me the first notebook that I ever used to write down my ideas and first draft drawings of the original logo. She always knows how to make me and anyone else around her laugh, making every time we're together a good time. Jaclyn is an amazingly talented graphic designer, who is super creative and has an unfiltered passion that truly ignites a spark when we are brainstorming together. We have so many different visual design concepts that we can't wait to share with you and to launch with Volite! I am so grateful for Jaclyn and for the many years of friendship we have shared. I know that I can always depend on her and I can't wait to make our ideas a reality so that you can follow along and be inspired by our silliness.

#ThankfulThursday - Edition #14: [DOUBLE DOSE] Father John and Geoffrey Nelson

#ThankfulThursday: Giving thanks for the past, present and future in a series of weekly shout outs to those who have and continue to support VoliteINC.

DISCLAIMER: These #ThankfulThursday posts are in no way, shape or form ranked or prioritized, so if you're not featured here right away, that doesn't mean that you're not important. I've got a lot of gratitude to give, so please stay patient and your time to shine will come :) If there's something special you'd like to say about VoliteINC and/or if you'd specifically like to be featured, please let me know!
_________________________________________________________________________

#ThankfulThursday - Edition #14: Father John and Geoffrey Nelson

This week's #ThankfulThursday is a double dose, family edition in honor of Thanksgiving and the top two men in my life. My Father, John has supported me since before I was born and my boyfriend, Geoffrey Nelson is my #1 fan and partner in life.

My Dad has always been there cheering me on in life, from soccer games to graduations and everything in between. When I need help with something, I know that I can go to him for advice and support. He has a very logical and direct perspective that I appreciate. He's taught me the beauty of sarcasm and we've had many great conversations over the years about everything from politics and current news to the intricacies of how wireless internet works and why it is important to put oil in my car. He is my #1 go-to fix it for anything, personal computer guru and someone who has a work ethic that I truly admire. He supported our family by growing in his career based on the merits of his hard work, which allowed him to retire at 55 from a union based City job. I'm proud of my Dad and grateful for who is and what he has taught me.

My boyfriend and life partner, Geoff has been my #1 fan and is always supportive of who I am and what I set out to accomplish. When we originally met, we were really good friends and I have always valued this friendship. Our relationship has grown over the years and he has always been by my side. He is trustworthy, loyal, laid back, hard working and caring. He is always there to pick me up when I fall and the first person cheering me on in both my best and my worst moments. We've built a partnership together and a support system through thick and thin. He sees the best in me, truly loves me in a genuine and respectful way and has taught me the importance of slowing things down in life sometimes. I know that no matter what I do, as long as I am true to who I am, he will always believe in me.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!

#ThankfulThursday - Edition #13: Paige Koster

#ThankfulThursday: Giving thanks for the past, present and future in a series of weekly shout outs to those who have and continue to support VoliteINC.

DISCLAIMER: These #ThankfulThursday posts are in no way, shape or form ranked or prioritized, so if you're not featured here right away, that doesn't mean that you're not important. I've got a lot of gratitude to give, so please stay patient and your time to shine will come :) If there's something special you'd like to say about VoliteINC and/or if you'd specifically like to be featured, please let me know!
_________________________________________________________________________

#ThankfulThursday - Edition #13: Paige Koster

Paige was the first person to support Volite's Street Team efforts and rocked it in Canada! She would set up booths at live shows to support the bands that Volite sponsored and did an amazing job promoting the brand. She is creative, has great vision and always had really good ideas to share about how to grow the business with various promo/sales efforts. I could always count on her and really appreciated the trust that we built while working together from thousands of miles away on different sides of the continent. I consider Paige a true friend after all of these years of working together and I am so glad that we are still in touch. Thank you for always believing in me and my brand, Paige. Congratulations on the birth of your baby boy! Your Family is beautiful and I am so proud of you :)

#ThankfulThursday - Edition #12: Alyssa Canfield

#ThankfulThursday: Giving thanks for the past, present and future in a series of weekly shout outs to those who have and continue to support VoliteINC.

DISCLAIMER: These #ThankfulThursday posts are in no way, shape or form ranked or prioritized, so if you're not featured here right away, that doesn't mean that you're not important. I've got a lot of gratitude to give, so please stay patient and your time to shine will come :) If there's something special you'd like to say about VoliteINC and/or if you'd specifically like to be featured, please let me know! 
_________________________________________________________________________

#ThankfulThursday - Edition #12: Alyssa Canfield

Alyssa has been one of Volite's biggest supporters since the minute I told her about this brand. Whenever I see her, she is always genuinely interested to hear updates on how I am doing and what's new with the company. She has always been one of the first to offer to help with promo efforts and has rocked Volite stickers on her laptop and cell phone over the years, spreading the love everywhere she goes. She is always thinking about and sharing new ideas of how to promote the company and has always talked highly of the brand to anyone and everyone she meets, making it a point to find a way to bring up Volite and share what I am doing to grow the company. I've always had a lot of respect for Alyssa and the work that she does to help the youth through various programs. One time, during an after school arts and crafts session, she made me a special Hama bead version of the Volite logo :) I still have it and it means a lot to me. Today is Alyssa's birthday, so I'd like to take a minute to wish her a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY and to sincerely thank her for always supporting Volite. Thank you, Alyssa!

#ThankfulThursday - Edition #10: Joey Hernandez & Volite's First Tattoo!

#ThankfulThursday: Giving thanks for the past, present and future in a  series of weekly shout outs to those who have and continue to support VoliteINC.

DISCLAIMER: These #ThankfulThursday posts are in no way, shape or form ranked or prioritized, so if you're not featured here right away, that doesn't mean that you're not important. I've got a lot of gratitude to give, so please stay patient and your time to shine will come :) If there's something special you'd like to say about VoliteINC and/or if you'd specifically like to be featured, please let me know! 

_________________________________________________________________________

#ThankfulThursday - Edition #10: Joey Hernandez

I met Joey in college through mutual friends back in 2004 when I first started Volite and he has always been a big fan and supporter ever since. He is one of the sweetest guys I have ever met and he has always made it a point to keep in touch to let me know how much he loves the brand and the different products I've released over the years. When I started making jewelry, he was one of the first to order a charm bracelet and when I was promoting the brand, he took it upon himself to send me a really cool picture of him rockin' his chucks with the promo picks scattered around.

I still vividly remember the day he called me to tell me he was getting the logo tattooed and I almost shit my pants. [NOTE: Not literally and yes, I swear. A lot. Probably more than I should. Oh well. It's a part of who I am and to me it is just a small part of expression in language...] ANYWAYS, I remember when he called me and I told him I HAVE TO BE THERE to support you! He wanted it done ASAP and was getting it within a week so I wasn't able to coordinate being there with him, but it turned out great and I am so amazed that he did that! 

It means so much to me to have friends like Joey supporting me and the brand. Loyalty and friendship are so important in life and I believe they are truly key elements to happiness. Thank you so much, Joey! Your support means the world to me and I am forever grateful to know that you believe in my brand and in me as much as I do :) You inspire me and I hope that Volite continues to inspire you.

#ThankfulThursday - Edition #8: My Sister, Rachel

#ThankfulThursday: Giving thanks for the past, present and future in a  series of weekly shout outs to those who have and continue to support VoliteINC.

DISCLAIMER: These #ThankfulThursday posts are in no way, shape or form ranked or prioritized, so if you're not featured here right away, that doesn't mean that you're not important. I've got a lot of gratitude to give, so please stay patient and your time to shine will come :) If there's something special you'd like to say about VoliteINC and/or if you'd specifically like to be featured, please let me know! 

_________________________________________________________________________

#ThankfulThursday - Edition #8: My Sister, Rachel

Thankful Thursday this week is dedicated to my older Sister, Rachel. She was my very first friend and has always been by my side. She looks out for me, supports me, laughs with me, cries with me and always has my back no matter what. We've had some epic battles as siblings and shared a room for the greater part of our childhood. I've borrowed her clothes many times without asking and hoped I could sneak them back into her dresser before she got home and noticed. Over the years she's taught me how to stand tall as an individual by letting me be who I am and she's introduced me to many different genres of music, including taking me to my first concert with Mom to see Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and Ginuwine when I was 10 years old. I am so grateful to have a Sister and to have MY Sister as a friend and someone that I know I can always count on. 

A special throwback with Mom:

photo credit: Dad

#MusicMonday: Go-go from Washington D.C. c/o James Moran

#MusicMonday this week is dedicated to Go-go, which is a popular music subgenre associated with funk that originated in the Washington, D.C., area during the mid-1960s to late-1970s.

For more information, check out: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Go-go

Video c/o James Moran. Thank you for sharing, James!

SUPPORT LOCAL MUSIC!

#ThankfulThursday - Edition #2: Kristen Carranza

#ThankfulThursday: Giving thanks for the past, present and future in a  series of weekly shout outs to those who have and continue to support VoliteINC.

DISCLAIMER: These #ThankfulThursday posts are in no way, shape or form ranked or prioritized, so if you're not featured here right away, that doesn't mean that you're not important. I've got a lot of gratitude to give, so please stay patient and your time to shine will come :) If there's something special you'd like to say about VoliteINC and/or if you'd specifically like to be featured, please let me know! 

_________________________________________________________________________

#ThankfulThursday - Edition #2: Kristen Carranza

Kristen is my Bestie and we have been best friends since middle school. She's always had back and I've got hers! We have a weird way of always making each other laugh with inside jokes that could go on for years. She introduced me to live rock music at BFD in Mountain View many many years ago and I am so grateful for that. We have been going to shows together ever since and both have a true passion and respect for music and musicianship. She is a true musician who can sing, write and read music with a strong drive to support the music industry through her innate instinct and backed by a degree from SF State in Broadcast and Electronic Communication Arts. She currently lives in San Diego so we don't get to see each other as much as we used to, but we talk every week on Wednesdays to chat about our business ideas. She and I have so many sandboxes full of ideas that we want to launch through VoliteINC. and share with you! Stay tuned...we're dangerously awesome when we're together... 

 

For you Bestie: "Always remember, never forget... the past, it's behind you..." ;)