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 …
I Need a Nap & More fun With Svetlana
It's getting later and as usual I am exhausted. It seems I am always worrying that I will be too fatigued to perform and I start counting how many hours before show-time and wondering if I will have time for a nap. Yet, I am pleased when Svetlana asks if I'd like to share a meal. Of course. It's a bummer that I can not hang and have a leisurely dinner and drinks with this lovely woman. …
Sightseeing With The Lovely Svetlana
I tried to fall asleep last night, I really did, but to no avail. I had to take a couple of Exedrin P.M.s to get the job done. I had a date to meet up with Svetlana, who is a close friend of one of my Chicago friends. She lives in Riga and attended my show last night. It felt good to have a friend there even though we did not really know each other. She picked up the clothes I wore when I flew to Riga and had them dry-cleaned for me which was awesome because they are my "international …
First Gig at Bites Blues Club in Riga
At the risk of sounding immodest and boastful: I slayed 'em at Bites Blues Club on my first night. I gave them everything. I cried. I joked. I started the show by walking through the room singing the intro to "Something's Got Ahold of Me" - a cappella. …
Just Like Riding A Bike
Yep, drinking until 6A.M. with "twenty-somethings" was no problem for me. I was pumped after the gig and it was only One A.M. But I knew that the Skybar was closed and Zigis said that Bites Blues Club was closed also. Well, we pull up and see that the lights are on in the club. Bites is open! Cool, I'll have one drink before I retire for the night. …