"Word from amber" archive
June 18, 2026
The heat of the desert is here. I am grateful for the monsoons rolling in, AND to the fire crews who work around the clock quelling lightening-ignited fires, often in treacherous mountain terrain.
This season reminds me of the video shoot I did years ago at Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary for “Raise Me Up”, the song I wrote for them and filmmaker Marcus De Leon. We literally had one take in the area with the horses before a monsoon unexpectedly came upon us. Check out the end of the video to see the magnificent lightening bolt caught on film between me and the horse (yes, it's REAL).
My grandpa was a horse trainer, so maybe singing to horses is one of my genetic callings ;-). My dad has a passion for music. I thank him everyday for my musical calling.
Happy Father's Day to the all the father figures out there.
Much love and light,
Amber
PS - Here's a fun video (click link) I put together of my rockstar Dad who not only inspired the music, but taught me how to drive tractors from a wee-bitty age.
May 8, 2026
Happy May y’all!
I had such a fun evening last week returning to Monterey Court with my friend and musical co-inspirer Sabra Faulk. I posted a snippet of us playing “Rising” on my Facebook page.
This weekend is Mother’s Day. I love thinking about all the songs I’ve done in honor of moms, the mother energy and the life they bring into the world. Here are a few that are dear to my heart: “Mama’s Eyes” (inspired by my own mom), “Blessed With Life” , and finally “Your Love Is” - a very special collaboration/commission project I did in honor of the moms who are no longer with us.
May we all tap into the “mom” energy, be love and extend our heart into the world.
Amber
April 26, 2026
Greetings out there!
Whew – it’s been a busy season of for me in southern Arizona. I’ve had 22 performances this month (and it’s not over yet ;-) I’m excited to showcase ORIGINAL songs on Tuesday (4/28) with my fabulous musical co-inspirer and friend Sabra Faulk at Monterey Court. If you’re in southern AZ, we'd love to have you join us; and if you are elsewhere in the world, thank you for visiting my website. I am always honored to connect with you and sing to you through satellite and digital waves.
Much love and gratitude,
Amber
PS - THANK YOU Pima County Public Library Desert Streams for including my album Roots Run Deep in their audio streaming collection.
January 17, 2026
Greetings out there!
It’s been a delightful “winter” here in the Sonoran Desert – cool temps with a refreshing balance of rain and shine. I love hearing the hum of bees as they bustle to and fro pollinating the yellow brittlebush and creosote flowers - mother nature relentless in synergy to sustain life and its cycles.
I have recovered from an extremely busy past couple months and am excited to have creative time for songwriting.
THANK YOU to Pima County Public Library Desert Streams for including Roots Run Deep in their catalogue. I’m very honored to have my music be part of this streaming audio collection available to the community.
May we be relentless in our synergy to sustain life for each other and our planet in this short, precious time that we are together.
Much love and light to you,
Amber
January 2, 2026
Happy new year!
December was extremely busy for me with over 20 performances and many rehearsals with different band/ensemble configurations. I am grateful to have an abundance of “work” doing what I love every day. Thank YOU for being part of that.
Reflecting on this past year, I am grateful that I had several concerts with my full band playing our original music. I have been writing and look forward to working up new music with my musical collaborators and recording it soon.
Wishing you an inspired venture through the coming seasons.
Amber
August 18, 2025
It’s been a sizzly summer here in the Sonoran Desert. My schedule is filled with private performances. I’m SO grateful that they are indoors with the luxury of AC.
Wednesday is our annual Monsoon Concert at Desert Hills Lutheran Church. This year we’re performing in memory of Troy Justesen who produced these concerts since 2013. His vision was to offer them as a gift to the southern Arizona community who “stuck it out” through the hot summer months. Troy is deeply missed, and his legacy lives on in us.
We never know how much time we have together in this physical realm. Through the bitter and the sweet, I am grateful for all of it.
Thank you for taking a moment to connect with me via satellite and if you’re listening, via soundwave. I appreciate you.
Much love and gratitude,
Amber
June 4, 2025
I am excited for my band’s 20thanniversary concert at the Community Performance & Art Center in Green Valley this evening. Rehearsing songs spanning the last two decades of my songwriting career has been a trip (to say the least). Music continues to light up my soul (and neural pathways ;). I am so grateful to still be on this journey. Thank you to all my friends, family and supporters who have been part of this musical adventure. It’s your love that carries me through.
With gratitude,
Amber