Lynne Jordan & the Shivers had another great weekend of work. I performed at the Drake Hotel on Friday and at a wonderful wedding on Saturday night. And we had a blast! We had to have a sub (substitute) on Bass as Dave had to do an out of town trip with his church. I was a wee bit nervous at first until Raymond told me about the guys he'd hired - two different subs - usually the optimal thing would be to hire one guy for both gigs but these dudes were such pros and so damned brilliant that …
This Train
News that I have neglected to share... I have been asked by the great artist Tony Fitzpatrick to become a part of the musical cast of his one man show entitled: "This Train" when he takes it to New York!!! Whoo hoo! Tony is a very successful artist who happens to reside in Chicago. I met him at a huge Art Show back in the early 90's. He is a published author and artist. He has appeared in several major motion pictures and now has this successful one man show that enjoyed a sold out run at …
The Amazing Adventures of Permanent Lifestyle Change Girl: The Middle Seat.
I was so excited about my trip to Colorado that I forgot about my seat assignment anxiety. Seat 21E. E as in EEEK, Egads! the middle seat! I board the plane. The Evil Flight Attendant then announces that the flight is "completely full." Shit! I walk down the aisle of the cabin and scan the row numbers. I tried to smile to counteract the panicked look that flashes over each passenger who sits by an empty middle seat. I'm not being paranoid. I know that look of "Please God, not next to …
Dancin’, Dancin’ Dancing!!
I brought my camera with me to document the dancing and the energy level at the two big parties that Lynne Jordan & the Shivers (me & the band) performed at this weekend. Both parties required massive amounts of dancing. Each party would have been a total bust if this did not happen. Both parties were crazy. The dance floor was full and folks really let go! it made me so happy. (and the Shivers too!) …
Getting ready for show time.
It's time to get it together. I have to start thinking about support garments (girdle), organize music for tonight's audience, boa (or no boa?) make up, evening gown, getting prepared to put on the show-face and mindset and keep it on all night long! We are performing at a private party tonight - a fancy 60th birthday party in the city. It's a huge deal for the hosts - a joint party for a husband and wife, and guests came in from all over the world just for the occasion. And they are counting …