How do I love KFMG 99.1 FM? Let me count the ways... Seriously, as both artists and audience members, we've been thrilled with the efforts of this station, and are proud to be included in the performance group chosen along with Sam Salamone and The Nadas unplugged to celebrate the station's 1-year birthday bash on Sunday, April 6. See www.kfmg991.org for more details, and I urge you to strongly consider getting involved as a financial supporter of this great musical and cultural cause. Here's a snip of a little ditty I've written that we'll be performing just for the occasion...
From "Independent Song":
I'm independent, and I don't need you to say
What I'm allowed to listen to, what I'm allowed to play
I'm independent, not at the mercy of the man
And I will blaze this happy trail the very best I can
Don't need mass appeal applause
Cuz I'm a rebel for the independent cause!
See you on 4-6-08, and thanks to everyone at KFMG for your consistent support of Lady Blue and our CD, "The Meaning of Grace."
peace, tina
Friday, March 28, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Adventures at B.O.G. Part 2 of 2
Not long after the Deacon's Day Bash, Lady Blue played at Blues On Grand on 3-1-08 for a "real gig", a whole show in a space that holds so many great memories for each of us in the band. Simply put, we loved it! Great crowd, great vibe, and a set full of bluesy favorites to groove to. Even though he had to get up early the next day for his radio show, The Roadhouse on 95 KGGO, we were honored to see the smiling face of Andre Mosqueda in the crowd for the first set, and we dedicated our new Jeff Beck medley to him. The set list included:
Soul Healing, Young Fashioned Ways/Don't Let The Devil Ride, world premiere new songs--Grand Slam and Blues It Up, Ain't No Sunshine, Just Sing The Blues/Ball and Chain, new baby original--Remember To Forget, Nobody's Fault But Mine, and more...
How many times have each of us in the band stepped up to sing and/or play at the legendary Thursday night open jam, literally for many years past?! In the room where my personal love of the blues was born and is continually nurtured with incredible live shows and still incredible Thursday jams, we got to see a little evidence of our lives coming full circle. And it felt good, very very good indeed! peace, tina
Soul Healing, Young Fashioned Ways/Don't Let The Devil Ride, world premiere new songs--Grand Slam and Blues It Up, Ain't No Sunshine, Just Sing The Blues/Ball and Chain, new baby original--Remember To Forget, Nobody's Fault But Mine, and more...
How many times have each of us in the band stepped up to sing and/or play at the legendary Thursday night open jam, literally for many years past?! In the room where my personal love of the blues was born and is continually nurtured with incredible live shows and still incredible Thursday jams, we got to see a little evidence of our lives coming full circle. And it felt good, very very good indeed! peace, tina
Friday, March 14, 2008
Adventures at B.O.G. Part 1 of 2
For the past 2 years, Lady Blue has been the host of a birthday bash at the international award-winning Blues On Grand music club. Brandon aka The Deacon has been the emcee/guest of honor both times, hence the evening's title, "The Deacon's Day Birthday Bash". This year it was once again a night to remember, and love was definitely in the air. Members of several different local bands, VIP special guest stars, future superstar up-and-comers, all just "folks" on this occasion...friends of someone who is indeed an incredible friend, husband, and real-life deacon--check your dictionary for this word's true meaning--my husband's picture oughta be beside it.
Anyway, there were simply too many great moments to share them all, from the little Brandon quiz shared humorously by Brian Holtz from KFMG, to the eclectic spur-of-the-moment combos, all the way to the thrilling finale of what we now call "House of the Rising Grace" which is Amazing Grace set to the tune of House of the Rising Sun. Not bad for a band that was born in the heart of a newly-married deacon dwelling in something akin to a "basement of the rusty gunk" back in early 2005. They say in marriage, the second year is one of the hardest, but getting past it is a significant milestone. We feel that sense of relief and escalation, both in our marriage and in the marriage called Lady Blue. Sweet benefits are sprinkling upon us like color specks on a sundae top. Sorry, that was a bit more Glinda the Good Witch than Blues Diva, but you get the picture. We're blessed, and we are chomping at the bit to create even more nights of musical blessing with our partners in rhyme, Randy-Randy Ramaekers, Kevin-sent from heaven McGinnis, and Ben-there-done-that Williams. See ya on the trail! peace, tina
Anyway, there were simply too many great moments to share them all, from the little Brandon quiz shared humorously by Brian Holtz from KFMG, to the eclectic spur-of-the-moment combos, all the way to the thrilling finale of what we now call "House of the Rising Grace" which is Amazing Grace set to the tune of House of the Rising Sun. Not bad for a band that was born in the heart of a newly-married deacon dwelling in something akin to a "basement of the rusty gunk" back in early 2005. They say in marriage, the second year is one of the hardest, but getting past it is a significant milestone. We feel that sense of relief and escalation, both in our marriage and in the marriage called Lady Blue. Sweet benefits are sprinkling upon us like color specks on a sundae top. Sorry, that was a bit more Glinda the Good Witch than Blues Diva, but you get the picture. We're blessed, and we are chomping at the bit to create even more nights of musical blessing with our partners in rhyme, Randy-Randy Ramaekers, Kevin-sent from heaven McGinnis, and Ben-there-done-that Williams. See ya on the trail! peace, tina
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