Sorry, updates will resume shortly. This week was a more leisurely one, mostly shows at colleges in the Southeast, with a most heartwarming visit to The Evening Muse in Charlotte thrown in. A certain gentleman flew out to spend a week with me, and we have been having a grand old time. [...]
March 29, 2004Categories: generalNo commentsBy late Friday night last week I’d started to get some squeaking ability back, and on Saturday morning I could talk quietly, and even sort of sing. Still, a proper medical inspection was in order, especially if I was thinking about trying to perform again. Amy tracked down an ear, nose & throat [...]
March 18, 2004Categories: general, photosNo commentsKyler is my hero. On last Thursday’s drive to Pittsburgh she carefully studied seven of my songs, nuance by nuance, word by word, and had them ready to sing by the time we arrived at Club Cafe. It was fascinating to hear another singer learn my music—some lyrics are harder to remember than [...]
March 15, 2004Categories: audio, general, photosNo commentsHi all. I’ve got my voice back! In time for the two shows tonight at the Montage Grille, even. I was hoping to be able to sing for the Rochester folks. Now, if I can only get through the show without breaking into a hacking cough. Keeping my fingers crossed. [...]
March 13, 2004Categories: generalNo commentsCompletely mute today. This should be interesting.
March 10, 2004Categories: generalNo commentsThis is a tour of firsts, no doubt about it.
I woke up this morning with a vague headache and a disturbing feeling in my throat — rather as though a large frog had taken up residence there. That can’t be good, I thought. Some tentative warbling in the shower confirmed my fears: I [...]
Finished last night’s show at midnight. Plane to catch at 6:40 this morning. In the interim there are maps to make, cardboard boxes to pack, paperwork to sort and file. I’m contemplating skipping the whole sleep thing.
For the record, Joan Baez is a gracious soul, a very funny woman, and damn if [...]