Beat this - Beet Salad!

This Beet Salad is hard to beat! It has a lot of rhythm to it too! (Just teasing, I had to say that part about rhythm because this blog is mainly about music.)  I was sugar deprived (thankfully now) when I was a kid and I used…

Chamber of Commerce - Ribbon Cutting

 I had the great pleasure of being able to attend the ribbon cutting (and even hold the scissors) at The Book Plaza's Recording Studio. I had a wonderful time singing live on the radio and talking with Steve Mitton's on his Radio Active…

Meet Daron Bradford

I met Daron a few years ago. Daron is multitalented and a fabulous artist. He plays the woodwinds and records them beautifully. He recorded on both of my albums - mainly "Sweet By and By" and he did such a wonderful job. It was so cool to sit…

Nesselwang, Germany

I will be soloing with the St. Andrew Catholic Church Choir and Orchestra this Friday at a concert in Nesselwang, Germany. I leave on an airplane very early tomorrow morning. I'm nervous and excited about it. I cannot believe the time has…

Tempe Symphony Orchestra

I got to participate in the Tempe Symphony Orchestra winter concert this season and it was fabulous. It is so incredible to sing with a large group of instruments. It reminded me of my days in college, and it's been a while. The orchestra…

Morning News - Review

A Classical Christmas by Katie Harris  Marvin Goldstein and Vanessa Joy opened the holiday season musically at the Blackfoot Performing Arts Center Wednesday evening. The duo entertained the crowd with a variety of traditional…

Vanessa Joy in Altamont

Singing in Altamont was wonderful. I couldn't believe how cold I felt while we were visiting the area. They sure know how to party in that small town. I was able to hang out with famous composer Jeff Goodrich and his lovely wife…

Vanessa Joy in Vernal

Vernal was a blast! I got to sing for the community there and it was a really funny concert. I got my pianist, Marvin Goldstein to laugh more than once and when that happens it is priceless! The venue was in a middle school and it seated a little…

Pizzeria and Accordion

I had a great time being entertained by an Italian accordion player on Friday night at a New York Delicatessen in Draper, Utah. He let me take a picture with him too. This sweet man plays beautiful music at this location every other Friday.…

Vanessa Joy National Anthem sound check at Jazz game

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QaYrSy4tnyk

At the Tabernacle

I think performing in the tabernacle has been a dream of mine since I was a little kid! I can't believe I was able to sing along side with highly acclaimed musicians Billy Dean, Thurl Bailey, and Marvin Goldstein. What a New Years Eve to remember.…

"Favorite Things"

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRv304xVqAE Having lots of fun rehearsing for our News Years Eve show! Check out the video clip here with Billy Dean, Thurl Bailey, Marvin Goldstein, and Vanessa Joy.

New Years Eve Concert with Billy Dean FREE

Join Billy Dean, Thurl Bailey, Marvin Goldstein and Vanessa Joy for a New Years Celebration December 31, 2011 at 8:20 pm in the Tabernacle on Temple Square. For more information click here.

Favorite on Friday - Had a Very Shiny Nose...

sn't this creative? What a great Christmas activity for cousins to do when they all get together this time of year. You just need some brown paint, one white T-shirt, a red pom pom, and eyes. After the paint dries you all need to sing the "Rudolph"…

KSL TV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZi0h5UHQuM Very early morning on KSL TV! 

Doug Wright Show

It was so cool to meet Doug Wright. I loved being on his show in Salt Lake City, Utah. He is a great interviewer and made me sound like a pro! Click here to listen to the live interview.

Meet Rob

I was asked to sing a solo called, "We Must Sing". The music is beautiful and written by Rob Gardner . Shortly after I sang this song I learned about a production called "Lamb of God" that would be held at the Gammage Auditorium…

Christmas Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BLlUN-msMY I got to sing for Becky Higgins. What a pleasure it was to sing for her 12 days of Christmas video. I'm so thankful to have had the opportunity to kick off her video series this year. It was…

Expressions Of Our Savior - DVD

Feel the spirit of the Savior as you view more than 40 inspirational images by artist Greg Olsen while listening to sacred muisc sung by Vanessa Joy, accompanied by pianist Marvin Goldstein. Hymns include Be Thou My Vision, In the Garden, Abide…

Truly Soothing

I'm down to one of my very last cups of Postum... a sad day. I know I need to move on. This glass jar has been expired for a while now, but it still tastes great! I was so sad when I read in the newspaper that Kraft was going to discontinue…

Deseret News - Review

Unlikely trio likely to start a tradition  SALT LAKE CITY — Marvin Goldstein , Vanessa Joy and Thurl Bailey teamed up for a well-received concert, "Classy & Classic Christmas," on Friday at the Grand Theatre. "This…

Post Register

By Lindsey Bush, Post Register     Musician's love for piano started with the accordion Few people get as excited at the thought of an accordion as Marvin Goldstein. More than 50 years ago, the musician's desire…

Deseret News

By Hillary Bowler, Deseret News SALT LAKE CITY — Musicians Marvin Goldstein and Vanessa Joy have been collaborating on albums and in performances around the world nearly constantly for the past two years. Now, they are looking…

Idaho State Journal

By Kendra Evensen - Idaho State Journal World-renowned pianist Marvin Goldstein and vocal soloist Vanessa Joy will return to the Blackfoot Performing Arts Center on Wednesday for a concert they promise will be the…