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 …
Chicago Cabaret Project
Chicago Cabaret Project has been a wonderful boost to my life. The cast of the CCP are super talented and extremely hard working! Sometimes, I think people don't quite get what they are about. Of course if you attended one show you would totally see, but I believe most folks are confused about what they, we - the show is about. …
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. …
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 …
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 …