Hey Folks! It's been a long time and so much has happened. I will just talk about the exciting news. It's been 20 years since I made a recording. I made A Bit o Fun in 2002 and Holiday Shivers in 2004. They were both self-produced. Fast forward to 2022 and still no label interest, not that I actively pursued it, but there are some great labels here in Chicago and they have zero interest. So, I find myself self producing again. The difference is that we are coming out from the dead stop of the …
Lynne Jordan: Southport Arts Festival (Grace & Southport)
Join Lynne Jordan for an outdoor festival of the summer! Saturday, July 10 Doors open at 4 p.m. Show at 5:15 p.m. Stage Location: Grace & Southport …
Diva Mondays: My Livestream thoughts.
Singing for my Diva Mondays is a joy. The comments are projected on a big screen and every single one gives me life. Everyone is filled with such joy and they are there for me - for us - cheering us on and giving me happiness that comes only from performing. It's hard because sometimes because I think no one is showing up and sometimes the numbers are scary: Will we generate enough tips so I can pay my devoted and wonderfully talented band? Whatever the tally turns out to be there is always one …
Baby, it’s hot out there!
How does one dress to perform outdoors in 90+ degree temperatures? Make-up, eyelashes, feathers, girdles ...I don't think so! Hydration is key, and nutrition (protein) - Once, I sang in the heat on an empty stomach ... bad move. …
Tonight’s the Night!
It's Monday and in ten hours I will be hitting the stage with the return of my Nina Simone show at City Winery Chicago. I have NO idea how many tickets have sold. I checked a week and a half ago and the low sales frightened me. The venue seemed secure that the show will sell well. Of course I am not so sure. I never am. Folks say: "you always sell out!" "You always pack the house!" I never count on that. I push, push, push the show until I am crazy. But you never know ... Dress is laid out. …