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 …
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 …
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. …
Back on-line: First day in Riga
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 preserved in Old Riga. (built around 1200A.D.) …