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Small World, Documentary Filmmakers & Taxi Cabs

Photo: “taxi” by anna kipervaser – On Look Films
Sometimes something as random as the taxi you hail can open up a world of new friendship, conversation and interconnection. I got into a conversation with my cab driver – found out he was a musician (he was playing his band’s lovely music on the cab stereo) and invited him to my gig this Saturday at the Green Dolphin Street. Then I come home to find out – via Facebook – that he is a filmmaker who is teamed up with another dear person in my life who is finishing up a wonderful documentary entitled “Voices and Faces of the Adhan: Cairo.” Their film documents the thousand year old tradition of the “Adhan” or individual voice performing the Muslim call to prayer. Read More of the Diva »

Chicago Cabaret Project

Me & the Chicago Cabaret Project!

The Film “Crazy Heart” – real characters, really great film

I just returned from seeing Crazy Heart. I haven’t been so excited by a film in ages. It is terrific. I stood outside the theater pacing back and forth waiting to gush with some fellow movie lovers. So, I decided to come home to share it with you. Read More of the Diva »

Shortest Reflections on Romance

I’m listening to “The Best of Carly Simon” and it brings back so many memories of where I first heard the album: in my freshman college dorm. It just makes me feel like NU 1979 – all bright eyed and bushy tailed. I’m feeling all nostalgic and sentimental like I’m ready to come out of my shell and get some lovin’. I have been on “Love Lockdown” for a few years now. I can hardly remember what it’s like to have a lover or just to hang out with someone in my living room. I have been off romance for a long time. My motto had become: “Every day that I’m NOT loving a man is a day without misery.” Harsh! I was flipping through my journals from my undergrad years at Northwestern and I am amazed at how much I longed for a boyfriend back then. I was constantly writing poetry and lamenting over some unrequited love. It’s almost enough to make me get over this bout of sentimentality that I am experiencing right now. In fact, let me turn off this stupid music right now before this condition turns permanent!!

Stay tuned: Will Permanent Lifestyle Change Girl really turn back into a hopeful romantic?

Short Reflections on Showbiz

Well, it’s back to the grind of trying to rustle up work for the band and keeping track of what we have booked and getting all the date information out to the guys, networking, marketing the public dates we have and making sure I have enough clean clothes to perform in and – oh yeah – I got to think of what material I want to record. It’s a lot to keep track of. Sometimes, I live for this shit. I get so excited when a gig goes well and when everyone is dancing like crazy. I feel like we’ve done our job and it makes me proud. I ain’t jaded yet. I still find the the cultivation of a contact that eventually leads to a gig exciting and challenging and I often make some really good friends while I’m at it.

I need to get into the studio like years ago. I am such a better singer than I was when I recorded my last CD which was ages ago!! Jazz? Pop? Blues? So many choices. But I am looking forward to it. Really. I know a studio owner who happens to be a kindred spirit who really wants me to record at his place. Sounds like kismet to me.

Stay tuned: When will Permanent Lifestyle Change Girl return to the studio?

The Amazing Adventures of Permanent Lifestyle Change Girl: Litmus Test – The Movies!!!

I did it!! I went to see a movie in the theater for the first time in over a month and I ordered no popcorn or a soda or candy or anything!!! And I lived to tell the tale. I can watch movies at home without stuffing my face with extra buttered popcorn and a hot dog. It seems like I oughta be able to do the same at an actual movie theater. This may not mean much to most of you out there but it was an absolute first for me and a sure sign of further commitment to getting healthy again. And the movie: “Up In The Air” was a great time. I enjoyed it – ate it right up. I was however struck by Sharon Jones vocals in the opening song of the film. I would love to have my vocals featured up front in such a film.

The Amazing Adventures of Permanent Lifestyle Change Girl: 2010 so far…

inside the IRS office for my tax audit...

Journey Home, Lessons Learned.

Back at the Albert Hotel… I pack my clothes in my suitcase and sort through all my power converters, adapters and chargers. I stuff my boa and wings into the front panel of my suitcase and finally – after replaying the night’s show in my head – go to bed. I stop by the breakfast buffet in the morning for a quick bite and bid “adieu” to the Albert Hotel. Zigis drives me to the Riga airport which seems surprisingly pleasant today – I have quite a different attitude then when I arrived here a few days ago.

I walk through the Riga airport with a queasy feeling in my belly – literally – and it’s building into a churning and burning sensation. I start to feel worse. There is some kind of intestinal disturbance going on and I begin to panic: Read More of the Diva »

Last Show in Riga.

I stay in bed until the last possible moment. Thank goodness the club is across the street from my hotel. I keep pushing the alarm time forward a half hour and finally – after hitting the snooze button several times on my cell – I drag my ass out of bed.

My knees are aching and I am just plain tired. I force myself out of bed and start gettting ready. I was so excited about my outfit for tonight’s performance – a new designer tie dyed gown, long and flowing. Unfortunately, I put it on and feel like “Miss Udder Tits!” I really need to invest in some new bras. But this is what I have. It is what it is.

I make it to the club and it is packed – more so than Friday night. Read More of the Diva »

I Need a Nap & More fun With Svetlana

Me & lovely Svetlana