I performed with The Million Dollar Quartet (MDQ) again last night. It was a wondrous experience again – even better than the last time I performed with them in May. I was very nervous the first time I sang with the show.. I was just plain scared. I was afraid that I would screw up [...]

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Zigis informs me that I will have a dressing room at the gig so I decide to carry my ensemble and change on site. I dress in jeans and drag it all downstairs to meet Zigis who is waiting at the Club for me to “make food” then depart for the gig which is a [...]

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I wake up bright and energized at 9:30A.M., just in time to partake of the complimentary hotel breakfast buffet. The buffet was okay – nothing special but all I need. I have to meet Zigis at the club across the street to do some sightseeing. I am determined to see all that Medieval glory still [...]

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Zigis, who I immediately adore, gives me a verbal tour as he drives the 15 minutes to the club. My hotel sits literally across the street, and it’s a narrow street. Close but yet so far…

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I am in the midsts of preparing for my trip to Riga, Latvia. I am a bit nervous (new band, new old material, long assed lay over in Stockholm, my thighs squeezed into a airplane seat) but ready to face what lies ahead – a brand new adventure. Ready or not, here I come! I [...]

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You’re thinking to yourself: Explain please… Okay, I got an email asking me in broken email English to come sing: Maybe You came to Riga and make 2 shows in february this year and play with Latvian Blues Band – !! We be happy see You in Riga !! If You like it – talks [...]

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