Weddings are very special because they involve families, and like individuals, every family has its own unique story and traditions that are present or should be present at every wedding celebration. It is important to include as many of these activities as possible during the reception because it involves all of the generations present. If the parents are involved early on during the booking process then I am usually made aware of certain songs or traditions to include as well as the things …
Lynne Jordan & the Shivers
Just wanted to share some band photos with you. The Shivers & me looking dressed up in Denver... …
Another Great Weekend of Performing.
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 …
Will I Stay the Course?
That's what I asked myself as I stood in line for Ann Hampton Callaway's show at Dizzy's Coca Cola in the Jazz at Lincoln Center facility. It was such a great gig. And it is big time. I couldn't help thinking that I was so far away from a booking like this in NYC. I felt a bit depressed by it - at first... then I began to ask myself: …