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One of my MySpace friends invited me out to see his show in Redondo Beach. I went down with a couple of friends and we were all glad we went because it was so much fun! At first I was a bit reluctant to go because it was listed as a "burlesque" show. I didn't quite know what that means but assumed it meant scantily clad women sashaying about, which is exactly what it meant. But it was a lot of fun and my MySpace friend's band was great!
The night was called "Bongo Fury" and I can't think of a better name because the percussionists were doing some frenzied playing and really working up the audience! My friends wound up getting caught up in the excitement and I of course whipped out my camera and documented it!
All in all, a good time was had by all!
I got to hang out a bit after with my new MySpace friend. He's going to be doing the Bongo Fury show at Harvelle's in Santa Monica as well. I'm planning to take some friends since it's right near where I live.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
The weather's finally gotten better and I've been zipping around town in my new (old) Saab with the top down. One day, as I was sitting at the light, a man ran up to the car and threw his business card in. "Call me," he shouted as he dodged traffic to return to the safety of the sidewalk, "I'm doing a student film!" Just in case I'd forgotten I was in LA.
The show at The Derby was great! The new band kicked butt!
Unfortunately, the sound wasn't the greatest at The Derby and I don't know that I'd want to perform there again, but it was a great jump-off point for the new band.
My plan was to relax on Thursday leading up to the show. The forces that be had other plans. I made some soup and decided at the last minute to put some frozen corn in it. When I opened the freezer to get the corn, I discovered that everything was melted! I then discovered that the entire refrigerator had just broken down. So the two hours leading up to my show, instead of being spent relaxing, were instead spent cooking as much food as I could from the fridge, most of which would up being eaten by the band after the show.
I'd been fighting the flu all week and the show Thursday night (and the pizza I had after) pushed me over the edge. I should have gone right home and gotten some rest after the show was done but instead I stood outside in the cold night air and chatted (and ate) with the band and some friends who came out to see the show. I must have talked for over an hour. I woke up Friday with the full blown version of the flu.
I'm hoping to be all better by tomorrow, as I have a couple of meetings set up which will be difficult to participate in if I'm not fully recovered. So that means it's into bed early tonight!
More soon...
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Jan 17, 2008 - This year is starting off in yet another new home. I moved from Malibu to Santa Monica, right before the fires began. More...
Oct 16, 2007 - The LA Ink episode that shows me getting my tattoo finally aired. So now I get to show the photos from that fun event. I'm still loving my tattoo but I don't think I'll be getting any more. More...
Sept 8, 2007- I spent six hours being detained, against my will, at Heathrow Airport in London, More...
August 4, 2007 - It's been quite an adventure being back on the west coast. first off, I heard that The Learning Channel (TLC) show, Miami Ink, was doing so well that TLC decided to have a second version in LA and call it LA Ink, of course. More...
July 3, 2007 - I had a great time in the UK. The first stop was Bristol, where I met the band, Laid Blak. They just signed with Island Records and are recording their first album. More...
June 5, 2007 - Sunday I had brunch with the sisters. "Are you twins?" I asked the first time I saw the two of them together. "We share the same birthday," they said, "let's just leave it at that." I made blueberry pancakes with strawberry syrup and salmon croquettes. More...
May 1, 2007 - CNC's gone back to Paris and I have the place to myself again. More...
April 16, 2007 - I went to a networking soiree at a posh house in Beverly Hills. My friend TNC invited me, so I went to her place first and we rode to the event in her car. TNC wasn't sure how to dress for it. "It's probably not dressy," she said, "because it's in somebody's home." More...
March 24, 2007 -I had kind of a surreal moment today. I sometimes keep the television on when I'm working on the computer. Just as sort of background noise so I don't feel so alone. Every once in a while, I'll tune in and listen to what's going on. More...
March 12, 2007 - I drove down to Chula Vista to perform at Southwestern College's campus. There was a street painting festival going on and students from the college came and painted beautiful pictures while I sang. More...
February 26, 2007 - I went to a party at the Knitting Factory in Hollywood. My friend BGJ was sitting in with a band. It was a birthday party for a girl who's in the television show Scrubs. More...
January 20, 2007 - It feels like 2006 is just a rapidly fading dream that I had a long time ago. And it's only January. I'm firmly ensconced in Malibu. More...
December 27, 2006 - I have much to be thankful for this holiday season. I have my health, a wonderful home in Malibu, a great car to drive around in, food in the fridge, loving family and friends, a new band and my God-given talents. And the stove is finally working at the house, which means I don't have to use the hotplate anymore. More...
November 15, 2006 - What a challenge these past couple of weeks have been. My plan was to go to Santa Barbara last Friday to finalize the details with the transfer of the car. I had to sign the agreement with the previous owner and to go to DMV to register the car, only to discover on Friday that the DMV was closed because Saturday was Veteran’s Day. More...
October 17, 2006 - I was on strike today. I decided that, not only was I not leaving the house today, but I also was not going to take off my pajamas. More...
October 10, 2006 -I went out a few nights ago to hang out again with my new MySpace friend to see her friend perform. I was so proud of myself because I didn’t get lost once on the drive there. More...
October 3, 2006 - I’ve been in Northern California for nearly two weeks now. I’m staying at KBD’s home once again, in the house overlooking the ocean and the rolling hills. Today I saw two deer grazing right outside the kitchen window. More...
September 10, 2006 - It’s almost midnight and here I sit in front of my computer still. I didn’t go out today. I don’t know if it was cold or hot but I do know that it was sunny because I sat near the window as I worked, so that I could feel the sun on my skin. More...
August 20, 2006 - Friday night was my performance at The Alphabet Lounge. More...
July 7, 2006 - Yesterday was my show at The Talking Stick. I thought I’d get some photos of my performance but unfortunately TDJ arrived just as I’d finished my last song. More...
July 3, 2006 - I’m in my own bedroom at TDJ’s apartment. My own little slice of Heaven. More...
June 30, 2006 - I think I’ve worn out my welcome with NAP. Fortunately, I spoke with TDJ yesterday and his other houseguests have departed, which means that starting today I can stay in his extra bedroom. More...
