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August is Over!

Well I am just going to get this post in for August! This month has just flown, lots has been happening. How about you?

This week has brought on some fabulous weather and definitely the hope of Spring!!
So the month of August has been filled with all different things and as always I am grateful for the different opportunities I get to experience.
At the end of July, I finished that month with 2 fantastic concerts. Soul Factor's "Bless 'Em all - a Tribute to the Anzacs" Concert with the Australian Army Band Adelaide. What a fantastic afternoon that was, wonderful music and a full house, we all had a fabulous time. Was also lovely to sing with my Sisters! For a full photo album click here.  Then that same day I then went and sang at the Gov with the JD Lord Band, which was a great night of music of the 50s, 60s and 70s.




Then it was into August and I headed to Sydney for Mary Kay Seminar which was fantastic! Was great to get away for a couple of days and be surrounded with like minded Women who are excited and want more in life. I am so excited for what this year holds for my Mary Kay Business. It is such a wonderful company and there is so many exciting things coming. I am so thankful I have been a part of it for over 13 years. If you would like to connect with me or try some of the products head to my website www.marykay.com.au/rebeccaraymond  or my facebook page :)



Singing wise I have had a few different things happening, Peter Elvis Gig and performances of Pirates plus my students and Raymond Sisters gigs and that is what September looks like as well!

Pirates of Penzance is at the Port - the production that originated on the Popeye has now expanded elsewhere. On the weekend of 14th-16th of September we will be at the Pirate Festival at Port Adelaide, if you haven't caught this show that has sold out at the Fringe since 2014 then head to emmaknights.com to get your tickets!! Plus you will also find Oklahoma tickets there as well 😃 Yes we are back again in October.

The Raymond Sisters also have quite a few gigs coming up! On September 14th we will be heading back to school and performing at Cornerstone College's Cabaret. Then on the 22nd we are the special guests at the Mitcham City Brass Concert for a Cause. This concert is raising money for Kidney/Renal research and will feature a wide range of music. For Tickets click here

What else has been happening, family time, learning, rehearsals for Soul Factor's For Unto Y'all that is happening in the Fringe next year and alot of growing!! Plus i even sang on the radio in Tribute to Aretha Franklin. God continues to bless me with opportunities and even when I don't understand He comes up with something else, that amazes me.

Spring starts tomorrow! Have a wonderful weekend and Happy Father's Day to all the Dad's out there for Sunday.

Bec xx

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