I finally got tired of feeling tired and low-down. I am singing tonight and right after I said to myself: "I wish I could just stay home on the couch and watch TV tonight," I realized that I am going to be a big part of how a lot of people will be starting off their new year and I need to step up to the responsibility and stop whining. Time to get off my fat ass and get into motion. At first I tried to chalk it up to my grief over Flo's death but I know for a fact that she'd be saying: …
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 …
The Real Truth: blah, blah, blah
Since I started spilling my guts last blog post I figured it's time to tell even more of the story now. …
A Bit of a Breather & Some Dap Inspiration
Whew! I have been busy these past few weeks and I ain't complaining but Lordy! it sure feels good to have a minute to stop. Of course these minutes free from gigging must be spent planning, strategizing and creating the future. Funny thing happened in Ottawa, Ontario. The Ottawa Jazz festival was playing across the canal from our hotel and most of the Shivers went to check it out. And Lo and Behold! Ms. Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings were playing. I missed the show - I was blogging - and by …