This show business stuff ain't easy. And it's especially hard for a person who is naturally shy and humble like myself. I know some of you are laughing. "You shy? - yeah right!" Well, it's my shyness that has kept me from putting myself out there enough to make the big time. Can I mention that maybe I'm too old to be trying to do anything? To be the center of attention can be most gratifying if you are pleasing people and making them feel good and they shower you with praise (which you …
Some Great Gigs!! Weddings, Corporate Events, Clubs…
We have had some fabulous gigs lately. It's been a real pleasure these past few weeks. Everyone has been in the mood to party! I notice it now more than ever before. Maybe because spring has sprung, or Obama is President, or people are just feeling optimistic but our audiences have been so enthusiastic. Of course I might add that the band is sounding better than ever these days, especially with the horn arrangements that Kenny Anderson (on trumpet) has been creating! Anyway, I am so happy …
Just what I Needed
Yep, the House of Blues gig was just what I needed to slap me back to reality. Yeah, they lowered the pay. Gosh, I'm lucky that people are willing to pay me and my band to basically have fun. Because despite the hard work that it is - performing is fun. …
Swine Flu, the House Of Blues, Toll Free Callers, Cat Hair
I had 17 calls fro solicitors between 8:05AM and 4:00PM. There oughta be a law!! I usually look at the caller ID and ignore them but finally at call #16, I answered: (pause...background noise) Hi, uh... Lynne? Who is this? Is this Lynne? Yes, who is this? It's Carl. Carl who? I'm calling from Debt... (interrupting) Let me save your breath, I'm really not interested. Why are you being so rude? …
New Day
always good for a laugh: the M&M's in Times Square. And a weird one!! I fell asleep with Let The Right One In on DVD and I woke up feeling a bit weird. Lesson: Never fall asleep with an artsy Vampire movie on in the background - in Swedish! Well, tomorrow is the big day - House of Blues gig. …