I tried to fall asleep last night, I really did, but to no avail. I had to take a couple of Exedrin P.M.s to get the job done. I had a date to meet up with Svetlana, who is a close friend of one of my Chicago friends. She lives in Riga and attended my show last night. It felt good to have a friend there even though we did not really know each other. She picked up the clothes I wore when I flew to Riga and had them dry-cleaned for me which was awesome because they are my "international …
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. …
First Gig in Riga – the Corporate Party -Ladies in White
Zigis informs me that I will have a dressing room at the gig so I decide to carry my ensemble and change on site. I dress in jeans and drag it all downstairs to meet Zigis who is waiting at the Club for me to "make food" then depart for the gig which is a bit of a drive away in a resort suburb of Riga called Jurmala. Jurmala is located by the now frozen Baltic Sea. I am sure that in the Summer it is gorgeous but in the cold dark of Winter, it is just cold and dark. The event is being held at …
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.) …