In Honor of Michael Jackson

Well folks, sad news today about Michael Jackson dying.  Here is a little tribute to Michael Jackson.  I have always loved the Jackson 5.  In College I used to include Michael Jackson in my prayers...because I felt like it must be hard to grow up in "show business", not knowing who is your friend because your are "somebody", or who is your friend because they love the real you. I know, there's been lots of negative press on MJ, but he is truly  a musical inspiration.

There is a song that I have always loved that he sang-"You Are Not Alone".  Cheesy or not, here it is for you to read the lyrics and sing aloud :0) if you so desire.  You can also watch him sing this song live by clicking on the youtube link here

Goodnight.  Tammy*

"You Are Not Alone"

Another day has gone
I'm still all alone
How could this be
You're not here with me
You never said goodbye
Someone tell me why
Did you have to go
And leave my world so cold

Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay

But you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
But you are not alone

'Lone, 'lone
Why, 'lone

Just the other night
I thought I heard you cry
Asking me to come
And hold you in my arms
I can hear your prayers
Your burdens I will bear
But first I need your hand
Then forever can begin

Everyday I sit and ask myself
How did love slip away
Something whispers in my ear and says
That you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay

For you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart
For you are not alone

Whisper three words and I'll come runnin'
And girl you know that I'll be there
I'll be there

You are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
For you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart

For you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay

For you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart

For you are not alone...

New Paintings :0)

Here are a few new paintings that I've done. They are abstract acrylic.  I hope that you like them :0)

Goodnight ALL!

Tam*

Promoters Taking Advantage of Artists

It's late and I am exhausted, but I wanted to quickly state something.  I have had SOOO many great experiences with venues and promoters.  I am very grateful for the kindness and hospitality that I have been shown.  That's been such a blessing.

However, for the few times that I have not been treated as kindly, I would like to say something.  "I think that it is absolutely ridiculous for promoters to take advantage of artists by-making money off of them and not paying them, by treating them like they should work for free, and by assuming that it would be such a privilege to play an establishment, and for treating them as if the venue has done them a favor to let them volunteer their services. Respect artists! Pay artists! They deserve it."

Artist's write the songs, play the instruments, travel to the location & possibly drag around heavy equipment, think about what to wear, what songs to play, what to say between songs, record and pay for CDs, practice with other musicians and teach the other musicians the songs, bring folks to the establishment to watch the show, promote the show, book the show, do the research to even find out about the venue, talk with folks after the show, print flyers, get photos for the flyers, and not to mention that they have to get up in front of unknown people and expose their heart, then pack up their stuff, book a train, plane, bus, or get mapquest directions to get home to unpack and do it all again....and on and on.  I am not at all complaining about the job. I love doing music. 

So, for crying out loud, treat artists with respect and pay them for their services. Otherwise, don't invite them to your establishment. Set up a karaoke machine or a jukebox.  Now, I am off the Soapbox :)

Have a nice night!

Love,

Tammy*

BBC Radio-Live Interview-Cambridge, England & Acoustic Routes Show

Greetings!

 

Hey! I am really excited about this coming weekend. On Friday, June 26th @ 8:20 pm, I will be performing & being interviewed on BBC Cambridge Radio.  On Saturday, I will be playing at Acoustic Routes in Cambridge. Click here to see the venues' website.

The address of the venue is:
CB2
5-7 Norfolk St
Cambridge
CB1 2LD

There's a map on the web site at
http://www.acousticroutes.co.uk/map.html showing the location of the venue. 

The concert starts at 8.30pm. 

It would be fabulous to see you there!

Love,

Tammy*

Bus to London-Tonight-Cavendish Arms

Man, today was a whirlwind of emotions, GEEZ.

I said goodbye to Leeds and the cool people there (sad), got on a bus heading to London (tired/expectant), dragged my luggage around on the London buses trying to find the music venue (lost), found the venue (very happy), played for the folks at Cavendish Arms-London and they gave me SUCH a warm reception (elated), my friend Christina from Germany that I haven't seen in 6 years showed up to the gig (very surprised), the venue owners were being very non-compassionate about me leaving before the last act was done so that I could catch my bus and not get stranded in London in the middle of the night (upset/crying), Christina drove me to the train station and we bought my train ticket for an hour and a half to Whistable @ 11pm (relieved).

See what I mean...lots of emotions in one day. I am spent.  So, when I am tired and worn out I start thinking that things are falling apart (girl/musician(can)=emotional).  BUT, then I thought about all of the fabulous things that have happened! I just finished a whole freaking album this past week and I had LOADS of fun recording with Paul, Ben and Kenny.  Also, I played a show and it went really really well. Also, so many people were extremely helpful to me all along the way.  When I start thinking about all of the lovely people that I have met and how gracious they have been to me during my stay here, I become more and more grateful.  

Here are a few pics of the last day in the studio and also from my trip and show today. I hope that you enjoy!

Happy Father's Day to any Father's who may be reading this!

Love,

Tammy*

Check out this New Video from the Studio!

Hey! Here is a video from the studio in Leeds, England.  Please check it out!

NEW IN STUDIO VIDEO!!    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KkQ14PiNI8

Click on the link above :0)

I hope you love it!

Bringing you new music soon!

Goodnight,

Tam*

Yay! The recording is completed!

Recording for the new album (still looking for the right title) is finished! Ten tracks, some guitar tracks, some with piano, and then we have drums, percussion, bass, some electric guitar, some organ and harmony vocals :0)  The songs are:

Loud & Clear

Going, Going, Gone

Liberty, Spoke to Me

Fire in the Night

Stranded in Nostalgia

I Will Trust You

Only in You

Baby, We Belong Together

Beautiful, Everything I Want

I Am Yours

At the moment, I am trying to get the graphics together, and Ben is working on the videos so that we can put up a little somethin somethin from the studio.  

Working hard working hard! 

love and hugs,

Tam*