Our Stick Of The Week! is Robin Lawson. Robin is in the NOW as Director Of Marketing and Sales for John Malino Music, a music company led by John Malino himself and offering a wide range of genres from Jazz, Big Band and Swing to Classic Rock and R&B. The John Malino Band is known for its quality, sophisticated sound, versatility, and world class ability.
Robin Scheuer
Robin Lawson lives in Nyack, New York with her husband, John, their children, Sarah (13) and Buster(10), and their two comical dogs, Butch and Loulou. Robin moved to NYC from Alabama right out of college to pursue acting, met her New York husband in an acting class and the rest is history!
JOHN MALINO MUSIC
Tell us about your NOW (Noodle On the Wall).
As the Director of Marketing and Sales for John Malino Music. I have the wonderful job of booking the most fabulous musicians- the John Malino Band for weddings, corporate parties or concerts. We also have Classical and Jazz Artists for ceremonies, cocktail hours, events and our DJ Drumcussionist Gellypop to get the beat going just about anywhere. I am privileged to work with these talented musicians.
As the Director of Marketing and Sales for John Malino Music. I have the wonderful job of booking the most fabulous musicians- the John Malino Band for weddings, corporate parties or concerts. We also have Classical and Jazz Artists for ceremonies, cocktail hours, events and our DJ Drumcussionist Gellypop to get the beat going just about anywhere. I am privileged to work with these talented musicians.
The John Malino Band
Is your NOW simmering, al dente or fully cooked and why?
Oh, always simmering! When it’s fully cooked, I better head on to a new NOW! The creative process, be it mothering, painting or marketing music is just that. A process. So, I’ll enjoy the bubbles as they shoot to the top. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll get burned occasionally and learn something along the way.
What recipes can you give other Creative Moms Taking On The Creative?
Two things:
Don’t wait for the time to come to you. Make it happen. Even if it’s an hour or 2 a week to write in a journal, or sketch some flowers, plan a new business venture or take a class.
You don’t have to be “good at it”. Take a risk, it’s the process not the product.
What motivated you to throw your noodle?
I followed my instincts and gave it a whirl. I was attracted to the sales and marketing end of music, promoting musicians who are not naturally good self-promoters. I want to keep live music alive. It feels good.
I’m also an artist. I have been painting for 20 years but it all started by taking one evening class.
Oh, always simmering! When it’s fully cooked, I better head on to a new NOW! The creative process, be it mothering, painting or marketing music is just that. A process. So, I’ll enjoy the bubbles as they shoot to the top. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll get burned occasionally and learn something along the way.
What recipes can you give other Creative Moms Taking On The Creative?
Two things:
Don’t wait for the time to come to you. Make it happen. Even if it’s an hour or 2 a week to write in a journal, or sketch some flowers, plan a new business venture or take a class.
You don’t have to be “good at it”. Take a risk, it’s the process not the product.
What motivated you to throw your noodle?
I followed my instincts and gave it a whirl. I was attracted to the sales and marketing end of music, promoting musicians who are not naturally good self-promoters. I want to keep live music alive. It feels good.
I’m also an artist. I have been painting for 20 years but it all started by taking one evening class.
Quiet
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Rooftops
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Listening
What inspires you as a Mom and as a creative person?
My mother was a huge inspiration. She was so graceful and patient and artistic. She wasn’t one of those moms who needed to play in the sandbox with her kids. But she was always there in the “background” so to speak. Her love was a given and still guides me today. And my dad. He had always loved acting. After 37 years of practicing law, he moved to nyc and started acting. He now has his SAG and Equity cards and has been working away. It’s never too late.
How do you juggle Mamahood and your NOW?
Occasionally, a noodle will snap. But, come on Mamas, let’s be a bit easier on ourselves. We aren’t and never will be perfect. Getting a good babysitter has been essential, someone I trust. Also, using the school hours (if your kids are in school) to the best of my ability. And asking my husband to take the reigns a bit more.
My mother was a huge inspiration. She was so graceful and patient and artistic. She wasn’t one of those moms who needed to play in the sandbox with her kids. But she was always there in the “background” so to speak. Her love was a given and still guides me today. And my dad. He had always loved acting. After 37 years of practicing law, he moved to nyc and started acting. He now has his SAG and Equity cards and has been working away. It’s never too late.
How do you juggle Mamahood and your NOW?
Occasionally, a noodle will snap. But, come on Mamas, let’s be a bit easier on ourselves. We aren’t and never will be perfect. Getting a good babysitter has been essential, someone I trust. Also, using the school hours (if your kids are in school) to the best of my ability. And asking my husband to take the reigns a bit more.
Sarah and Buster
What is your ultimate pasta dish?
Dangerous question. I am from the deep South (Montgomery, Alabama) and did not see a real clove of garlic until college. My mom cooked but didn’t enjoy it. So, on that note, I’d recommend angel hair pasta with bottled marinara sauce, just add cream and you’ve got my kids favorite pink sauce! Good with broccoli on the side. (Forgive me, all you gourmets, but, as I said, we Mamas aren’t perfect.)
Dangerous question. I am from the deep South (Montgomery, Alabama) and did not see a real clove of garlic until college. My mom cooked but didn’t enjoy it. So, on that note, I’d recommend angel hair pasta with bottled marinara sauce, just add cream and you’ve got my kids favorite pink sauce! Good with broccoli on the side. (Forgive me, all you gourmets, but, as I said, we Mamas aren’t perfect.)
The John Malino Band
Robin's paintings will be featured at Art Walk in Nyack on the weekend of June 14-16, 2013, along with other artists from the NY metro area. Info will soon be available HERE.
The John Malino Band will be playing the Mostly Music Concert Series on Tuesday, July 3, 2013 from 7pm-9pm at the gazebo in Nyack's Memorial Park on the Hudson. Bring the whole family!
The John Malino Band will be playing the Mostly Music Concert Series on Tuesday, July 3, 2013 from 7pm-9pm at the gazebo in Nyack's Memorial Park on the Hudson. Bring the whole family!
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