Perform with the Band : Lulu's : Tuesday, February 21

Live band karaoke- OK so I fronted the band! OMyGod! I was nervous, had a major dose of Grand Mariner and was slightly off key, but it was fun, and after getting through the nerves, I might do that again! As long as the boys will have me! What fun!!!!! :)

Alligator Brothers : Lulu's : Wednesday, February 22

EVERYONE WAS ON FIRE!!!! Thanks for the encouragement! I might just have to sing again! (if you all don't care!) I do have to say - what a rush! Z & Bill: I think I am almost ready... hmmmm...

more musings- a bit of poetry for you:

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-and sometimes the music
touches you so very deeply,
it swirls around inside you
until it reaches
your very soul, and shatters
into a million shards
filling you to your most
inner core...

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Music & Wine. 11.19.2005

music & wine
words, secrets, hopes, dreams
a warm hug,
a quick kiss
whispered words
a soft carress
comfortable silence
yet electricity in the air —
tilted glasses
nectar of the vine,
deep conversations
feelings, heavy & astute-
bluring the edges
thoughts tumbling in my
cloudy brain

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Alligator Brothers : Johanning : Saturday, January 28

What fun! Hey Rob: B-EE-RR-U-N beer run! can't believe I was the last one out, Thanks for listening boys! Wade: do you need a bodyguard? Glad you came over to my side of the bar? And we did finally open my wine cellar! But I think we got ahead of ourselves, and forgot to light the fire! On another evening then... with more music and less boxes?

Perform with the Band : Lulu's : Tuesday, January 31

hmmm, can we say, live band kareoke? It was fun, and maybe I'll get up with the band soon!

Alligator Brothers : Lulu's : Wednesday, February 1

OOhhh, nice! Hey Wade, Purple Rain almost reduced me to tears!

Candy Bomber : Lulu's : Thursday, February 2

Ahhh, Larz, just like old times! ;)

Jennie Devoe : Rathskellar : Friday, February 3

TOTALLY AWESOME! I missed you! I took over 200 photos! I have some posted on my website! I will gladly share! Can't wait for the (what was that I saw?) DVD? cool! Jon, my man, fantastic to see you, and thanks for the compliment!

Endless Summer : Mickey's : Friday, February 3

Ahh, it was just like the old days, more than one band to see! Glad I made it up to Mickey's for at least part of the show! Faith- thanks for the intros & the compliments! Everyone was so friendly! Nick & Lesa: thanks for the chat and the lift around front! I'll try to plan my evening a bit better next time for optimum listening pleasure of BOTH bands! ;)

The Flying Toasters : Avalon : Saturday, February 4

Jason honey! Thanks for the dedicated tune! Sonja- YOU ROCK! Chris, Rodney & Orvis: what fun! Oh Magical Bill- what happened to you? I couldn't find you after the show! Keep on hittin those skins! What a fun time! I'll be out to see you again soon!

musings....

giving up my dream a second time, the ONE dream I always wanted, even after everything that has happened these past few years. I still love the group and what it stands for... except that sometimes, I just can't STAND the politics of the ones who don't get it... and does the dream last? who have I become? will I be able to continue to move on? I am broken... it is a love/hate relationship...

I seek comfort, solace, in words & music...

Alligator Brothers/Henry Lee Summer : Adam's Mark : Saturday, December 31

New Year's Eve: WOW! an GREAT show. Henry was in a good mood! Gigi- you looked smashing as always! Mark, Tim & Wade - thanks for the midnight toast! Nick & Eric - too cool! Rob: wonderful! and you rocked!

I hope the food was ok. I didn't want you to go hungry! I really enjoyed the down time with you all, football, jokes, food and good fun!

even the drama

I hope I can host the Green Room party again next year, I do hope you enjoyed!

Merry
Christmas!

to all my musician friends, miss you, Happy New Year too!
~chicka

I think I did fall off the face of the earth. I found a house and got moved. The little house is fabulous, I even have a FIREPLACE!!!!! I will get back out on the music trail soon! Hope everyone has a Happy Holiday!

~chicka

You all must think I have fallen off the face of the earth, but alas, that little thing called life has intruded on my lovely night life! Not only have I been working 14-15 hour days and weekends, but now, in their infinite wisdom the NEW owners of my apartment building have decided that 29 of us are not worthy and have evicted us to make way for new condos! So, I am in the process of moving! GROSS!! I hate moving...

Carl Storie : Chammps : Friday, August 19

It was GREAT to see you all! Thanks for helping me celebrate my birthday!

The Flying Toasters : Mickey's : Friday, August 19

BILL! You guys rocked as usual! Oh, and a Happy BIRTHDAY to YOU!!!


luv,
~chicka

Happy Birthday to me!!!!

The Flying Toasters : Knights of Columbus Brickyard Party : Saturday, August 6

BILL! You guys rocked as usual! Sorry I have been neglecting you! And as always, I just show up and I am treated like family! You all are SOOOO nice to me. I love you all... Jason, I don't know, a stage air conditioner? Are you sure it wouldn't spoil you? hehehe BTW-anyone got an XL red, white & blue shirt I can buy? Ya'll were out last night :( Gotta get a FT shirt! :)

luv,
~chicka

Happy 4th to All!!! Remember to thank a soldier today!


Fun, sun, parades & fireworks... and absolutely fabulous weather!!! gotta love that!

A definate change from slogging in the nasty mess I found in my apartment when I returned from a 5 day trip (and the 4 hour drive home that accompanied it)...

HIKE Benefit w/Carl Storie : Muncie Performing Arts Center : Saturday, April 23

Did I scare you? What an absolutely fabulous thing you have done! I really enjoied it! My two worlds finally touched! Your daughter is great, I hope she decides to be a Job's Daughter! I do hope you can do it again!

HIKE: Hearing Impaired Kids Endowment Fund — Kids helping kids hear!

Ahhh, to my favorite bands that I have been neglecting — I hope to be out again soon. I have been so very busy… I have missed you all, and will be ready for some awsome tunes! (this includes Zanna-doo, Carl, Toasters and Jennie....)

Cool Jerk : Lulu's : Tuesday, May 3

Henry, you've done it again! What a fun evening! Playing what you don't know! Hmmm, GREAT IDEA! Now, if only I can come up with a bunch of STUMP the BAND songs!!! Play on!

Shake-n-Bake : Gallagers II : Saturday, April 15

Thanks for the warm welcome! You ROCK! It was great seeing everyone again! Even Mr. "and I Helped" John!!! Fabulous job!

Carl Storie : Mickey's : Friday, April 14

WHAT FUN! :)

Flatbed Twitch : Joe's 2 : Friday, April 14

What can I say Sparky, but "WOW!" Thanks for telling me! April, Thanks for your kind words. Just remember its ALL about the music! (Of course a little love never hurts!)

The Flying Toasters : Avalon : Friday, March 11

Thanks for the song Jason! You all ROCK! Thanks for treating me like family! Bill, Jason- everyone that matters say HI back! Bill - yeah, yeah! – I've said it before and I'll say it again, WHAT FUN! :)


BIRTHDAY BOY & crew: Moe & Johnny's

Wade, hope you had a good birthday. We must chit chat soon over a Sterling vine! My ear is always available to listen and my heart is there for you. You matter to me, of course I would never forget!

~chicka

Just some musings:

just a wierd dream, a visit from a ghost - making me think about some choices I am making and wondering how to handle them... Should I follow my heart or complete the promise I made to someone, even though it really means giving up my dream a second time? Wishing I could do both, even though in certain circles its frowned upon? And there isn't anyone out there who really understands. Its the ONE dream I always wanted, and have been denied for 20 years... and this is the absolute LAST chance to try to follow it, should I? I wish I could talk to someone about this dream and what it means, but who would get it? And I still want it, even after everything that has happened these past few years. I still love the group and what it stands for...

What happens to a person when they give up their dreams?

Three Pound Universe : Toppers : Saturday, February 19

Well Wade, it was all that I expected and more. You and the boys were fantastic! The bar was cool, your friends were nice, and I haven't seen you so animated, wound up and on in a while! I am so glad you insisted I come! (I didn't cramp your style too much did I?) I hope you enjoyed yourself as much as you seemed to be! (even trying to sneak those shots in front of mom! ;) ) The only trouble now, the next gig isn't until APRIL! Get on it and fix that schedule!!!! Meanwhile, we shall have to make due with AB,CB stuff... Give me more music suggestions soon, I need input!

The Flying Toasters : Kelly's Grille : Friday, February 18

Bill! Just as always - you and the gang were tons of entertainment! Gotta love it! The improvements at Kelly's are just what this band follower needed!!!!


Candy Bomber : Lulu's : Thursday, February 17

All we need now is a pool table for me to sit on and a couple of Wendy drinks!


Alligator Brothers : Lulu's : Wednesday, February 16

FUN!!!