Upcoming "Shows"

I tease that I was born too late and, wish I could wear sequins and sing torch songs on top of a piano. Well, I'm doing that a little lately. Here are the upcoming "show" times:

• Wednesday, January 25th - Broad Street Cafe, around 8:30 or 9 (open mic starts at 8)--I'll be singing Loverman and St. Louis Blues, and possibly playing my fiddle with a little bluegrass band.
• Thursday, January 26th - Guglehupf, around 8 (the band starts at 7, and I will be sitting in on the second set starting at 8)--I'll be singing Loverman, St. Louis Blues, and Bewitched.  

Swing on by if you are free--it should be a good time. 

I went down. . . to Broad Street Cafe.

Broad Street was really full when I got there tonight, but then it ended up being an intimate night with not that many people. The earliest I have ever left! We went through 14 performers, and I got home before 10:15! I was number 8--and John K. (the amazing guitarist) played with me again. Realize we don't practice these, so this is totally off the cuff.

I have never been one to go in for drugs or things that medicinally alter your state of being.  But I love the high of performing.  There is nothing quite so freeing and fun, and yet terrifying and exhilarating all at once.  Here you go (Many thanks to Dave-from-work for his fine videography--it's my iPhone):



If you are going to be around on January 26th, I may sit in with his band at Guglehupf! I'll let you know the time closer to it.

New Car Smell

Okay, cats and kittens, I need help!  I bought a new car on Tuesday, and after driving it all the way down to NC, I need to give it a name.  First, here is the car.

Second--it's polling time!  Help me choose a name, and I will send you some Andes Mint Chocolate Crinkles--they are still soft after they have been frozen.  Go to!

T's car should be named:
	Ande - for Andes Mints
	MCC - for Mint Chocolate Chip (That is B's but it sounds like an 80's old school rapper)
	Scout - for Girl Scout Cookies Thin Mints (but technically is the nickname of A, J and E's cutie little girl)
	Grasshopper - for grasshopper cookies
	Bonny Lass - B's is the sexy Lexi (It's a Lexus), so that is the Irish version (Irish coffee is minty!).
	Other--post in the comments.
Results

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Broad Street Postponed

Due to extreme exhaustion.  And the fact that getting my car took longer than anticipated.  But now there is a mint green Prius parked outside. Yay for reliable transportation!

Bewitched?

ETA: Cancelled until Jan.

Pencil in December 28th.  I have to be back that day for work.  And that evening, I will be Broad Streeting it again.  8pm open mic--here are the things we are thinking of . . .





See you there! Or not.  Happy Christmas!

All of Me. . . Broad Street Redux

Remember the guitarist I talked about last time?  The one with the Jazz band I would love to join? We started an email conversation, and long story short, he said "Let's jam together on the 14th."  So last night I did this. . .



and this



Sorry, they are taken with B's IPhone, so not the best video quality, but you get the picture.  Also, it is a cafe, so you can hear people eating and drinking and chatting in the background.  Because it was an open mic, John said we didn't need to practice--so this is us playing together for the first time ever.  Good thing he is amazing.

KdeW-H came (she gives the best hugs) and some work and non-work friends, too--so I feel like a good time was had by all. We may even do it again.  My favorite comment by a random woman at Broad Street was that I really light up when I am on stage.  I will admit, I'd love to light it up more often.  Many thanks to all who made it or who sent good vibes my way!

Sweet, Sweet Mariah

I have a lovely friend, and when she comes to visit, we watch fun ABC Family movies, or cheesy (but not skanky) Lifetime movies.  In fact, when we watched this recently, we thought our friend MJ, would totally love it!

Anyway, MJ, recently made a video for a cover contest she is entering, and she needs as many hits as possible by the end of the month to win.  So, if you have a chance, take a listen.  And if you like it, pass it on to other friends.  Good luck, MJ (and EL, GC, and LT)!