Yep, I fell off the "don't eat too much wagon" for a few days and I haven't worked out much at all. Did I say "I haven't worked out much?" Let's say I haven't worked out at all. I have not stopped thinking about it - getting in shape - and I don't want to abandon the dream. You might ask: Which dream is that? I want to get back into shape. I want to strengthen my knees. I want to lose weight. I am not happy being obese. Okay, there - I said it. Again. Tomorrow is a new day. And I …
Small World, Documentary Filmmakers & Taxi Cabs
Photo: "taxi" by anna kipervaser - On Look Films Sometimes something as random as the taxi you hail can open up a world of new friendship, conversation and interconnection. I got into a conversation with my cab driver - found out he was a musician (he was playing his band's lovely music on the cab stereo) and invited him to my gig this Saturday at the Green Dolphin Street. Then I come home to find out - via Facebook - that he is a filmmaker who is teamed up with another dear person in my life …
Chicago Cabaret Project
Chicago Cabaret Project has been a wonderful boost to my life. The cast of the CCP are super talented and extremely hard working! Sometimes, I think people don't quite get what they are about. Of course if you attended one show you would totally see, but I believe most folks are confused about what they, we - the show is about. …
The Film “Crazy Heart” – real characters, really great film
I just returned from seeing Crazy Heart. I haven't been so excited by a film in ages. It is terrific. I stood outside the theater pacing back and forth waiting to gush with some fellow movie lovers. So, I decided to come home to share it with you. …
Short Reflections on Showbiz
Well, it's back to the grind of trying to rustle up work for the band and keeping track of what we have booked and getting all the date information out to the guys, networking, marketing the public dates we have and making sure I have enough clean clothes to perform in and - oh yeah - I got to think of what material I want to record. It's a lot to keep track of. Sometimes, I live for this shit. I get so excited when a gig goes well and when everyone is dancing like crazy. I feel like we've …