I have two great gigs coming up in January! I will be singing the music of two of my favorite female singers. You guessed it: Nina Simone and Janis Joplin. The Nina Simone tribute is part of a wine pairing event on Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at The City Winery 1200 E. Randolph Street and and the Janis Joplin tribute is with Chicago Vocalist Alma Mendoza at Davenport's Piano Bar & Cabaret on Friday, January 25, 2013. Both of these women artists hold a special place in my heart because of …
Terisa Griffin sings on NBC’s “The Voice.”
Last night one of my peers performed on national television on NBC's The Voice. I watched the video several times and I was so moved by her bravery that I had to write about it. …
The Joy of Writing in Cafes
is definitely the people watching. I sit here as people, sometimes alone, often in groups enter the cafe either confidently like regulars or tentatively as though they are waiting for an armed booby trap to spring. …
Whitney Houston
I am offended by the words of people who are so cavalier about the death of the great Whitney Houston. Statements like: "waste of talent," "I don't feel sorry for her" and "she blew it" shock and sicken me. It's as if they have no compassion and seemingly revel in the demise of others. …
Doing the Happy Dance!
Mushiness alert: this post contains expressions of such happiness and gratitude that they may make you puke. But I'm just too happy to give a damn! …