Rooshie: Tiny Touches (Live at Café V lese, Prague – Album Launch / Christening)

I had the immense honor of opening the show alongside the fantastic American artist Courtney Swain and the experimental trio Kyuubi – finally bringing music truly fit for the 21st century.

This was my very first public performance, and a lot of things went wrong — but you know what they say: the first pancake always turns out a bit messy. And without that first one, there wouldn’t be any more. After this experience, I now know what to do better next time, and I’m really looking forward to practicing and giving it another try someday. Being on stage is such a completely different world than playing at home! I wasn’t equipped or prepared for it, and the nerves definitely didn’t help either.
But that initial feeling of failure has completely faded, and above all, I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to learn something I never would have learned otherwise.

This improvisation was intended as a companion piece to my album, which is dedicated to my now 14-month-old daughter. I shared my current feelings from the precious moments we spend together — those little fingers I feel on my skin as she touches me in different situations. It’s incredibly tender and beautiful, and I know it won’t last forever. That’s why I wanted to capture and preserve these feelings once again in this song. The final part features a melody I used to sing to her when she was still in my belly. Over time, it grew into a song called Pod křídly ("Under the Wings"), which you can find on the album — but I had almost forgotten it. I wanted to bring it back into our memories, and I added a recording of my daughter’s voice when she discovered the magic of the microphone.

A special thank you goes to Michal Kořán, the founder of Blue Lizard Label, who has supported me incredibly — this performance could only happen because of him. I’m also grateful to the other performers for welcoming me into their circle.To my family — especially my husband, who stayed at the hotel with our daughter and put her to sleep late into the night. To my dear friends who traveled from far and wide — your presence made this evening truly unforgettable for me. And to all of you, my fans, thank you for your constant support and encouragement. Your kind words help me keep going and remind me not to give up — even when things get really tough. ❤️

Listen to the album I Didn't Know That I Needed you here:
https://bluelizard.bandcamp.com/album...
https://www.rooshiemusic.com/releases...