Archive for the ‘ In the Life of a Diva ’ Category

The New York Chronicles: The Plan

17th June 2013 | 0 Comments

I depart for NYC tomorrow at 6AM. The plan is to go to the venue and get a feel for the room, the staff, the vibe and promote my show by handing out postcards at their outdoor music and wine festival featuring The English Beat. Weather forecast: thunderstorms. Oy! I’ve been spoiled by City Winery [...]


Russell Brand, Howlin Wolf & Nina Simone

14th June 2013 | 0 Comments

I was just inspired by three truly unique performers. I know it’s an unlikely grouping but if you think about it – they have some important similarities: uniqueness, individuality, control over their own careers, intelligence and they are/were fantastic. It is the individuality of these three artists that has touched me. A British comedian, a [...]


The New York Chronicles: Excitement!

13th June 2013 | 0 Comments

My New York Street-Team Leader just picked up my fliers for my City Winery Show NY on July 2. It feels real now for some reason. It’s been in the distant future for so long. I am happy that the flier says it will “SELL OUT!” Ahhh … The power of words. That one little [...]


The New York Chronicles: From Panicked to Hopeful.

4th June 2013 | 0 Comments

Last night I sang at Petterino’s Monday Night Live which is a pro open mic night hosted by two dynamic women who happen to be my friends. Some of the other guest singers were from the touring casts of Broadway musicals playing here in Chicago (“Book of Mormon”) and from the musical “Jungle Book” which [...]


The Adventures of Permanent Lifestyle Change Girl – Oops.

4th June 2013 | 0 Comments

Oops. My bad. On March 22 I posted about my plans to get into shape for my NYC club debut at City Winery NY on July 2.  I must be accountable, even if it is to cyberspace.  And now it’s time to check in.   I worked at it.   Lost quite a few pounds [...]


The New York Chronicles: Social Media

2nd June 2013 | 0 Comments

We are entering the final stretch. My Musical Tribute to Nina Simone at City Winery NY is just a month away. I have gone through all kinds of panic over this show. Mostly, I have been traumatized over ticket sales but I have done much work thus far to promote this show. It has been [...]


The New York Chronicles: Connection

29th May 2013 | 0 Comments

Despite my frequent moments of panic over ticket sales, preparation for my musical tribute to Nina Simone at City Winery NY has helped me grow in so many ways. The fact is that all of the promotion and just getting to the gig has fallen on my shoulders. I had to find replacement players (found [...]


Memorial Day

26th May 2013 | 1 Comment

Memorial Day was a very active Holiday in my house while growing up. It is officially the day for honoring the men and women who died while serving in the United states military. My dad served and survived both World War II and the Korean war so I grew up with the language of Veterans [...]


New York Chronicles: Ticket sales. “Buy Your Tickets Now!”

22nd May 2013 | 0 Comments

My New York Club debut is just around the corner. I am performing my Nina Simone tribute on Tuesday, July 2 at City Winery NY. $15. I have 300 seats to fill. Today, my niece texted me. “30 tickets sold!” I was not very enthused even though the placement of her exclamation point seemed to [...]


New York Chronicles: New York City, Here I Come!

13th May 2013 | 0 Comments

I did it! I have booked myself in New York City as a headliner. I will be performing my musical tribute to Nina Simone on Tuesday, July 2nd at City Winery NYC. I am fairly confidant about my show and I know I will make a good impression on the New York audiences. But y’all [...]