one full rehearsal

Hello and Happy Tuesday morning =)

I have the morning free, unexpectedly...our rehearsal this morning is postponed, as Jon (bass player/album producer) is unfortunately back at a hospital in Minnesota with his wife Ali & their new son, Ben =(

Which is the reason for the June 15th benefit show. You can read about their struggle & story at www.benjaminlocker.com

I can't imagine what they're going through, and I get sad when I read Ali's blog.

The friend side of me: Obviously understands Jon needs to stay in MN for absolutely as long as is needed....even if I had to cancel the show (or call in for back up) obviously I would. Although...it sounds like Jon will be back & ready to rock next week....at least for the one show....which is awesome.....

So on the business side: My reaction to only having one full band rehearsal before a CD release show, in the past, would have my stress level at a max - honestly....BUT....this time......I'm really not stressed at all. =)

I'm so grateful and lucky to perform with such professional & talented musicians...and I believe the fact that we're only getting one full rehearsal prior to the show will only translate to some fun energy being present AT the show....the kind of energy that can only come from the adreneline & magic made when you're on stage with a group of people who are all awesome at what they do.....and an open setlist =)

We'll be performing new songs 'Mysterious' & 'No Street Name' for the FIRST TIME on June 2nd. I've been rehearsing singing 'Mysterious' on my own...as it's verrrry tricky breathing on that tune....(way to go, Bonne - - note to self: next time, remember to write songs that allow for breathing). It's one thing to sing a song standing still, like I do in the studio. TOTALLY another thing to sing a song moving like I do during my live shows. Ha. So I'm practicing. By dancing around my place singing to the CD....that's official practice right there. ......they're so so fun to perform!! I hope they're as fun to listen to...

Thanks for your support, I hope to see you at the show, tickets are $15 at the door OR you can get them for only $10 by buying them ahead of time at Midwest Tix - - talk more later, have a great day!! Bonne