Last night was a milestone, of a sorts.  It was the last performance of the original three members of Dangerous Curves. Dangerous Curves was my brainchild, and I was able to draft two good friends, Rachelle and Kimzey into going along with my crazy idea.  The two of them helped me craft and refine the group, I pushed them both way out of there comfort zones: Kimzey is not a dancer, when she started and Shell is not a singer. And neither of them were really comfortable with the burlesque part. The group has an identity now and it is really due to the wonderful energy that they have both brought to the group.  Now Kimzey is going back to the corporate world, and something had to give in her busy schedule. We are sad to lose you, but you will always be a DC OG!

Bye, Roxie!

Several years ago, back in college, I was working at a small radio station in Rochester during my summer break.  While I was working, the station started playing a new canadian band called BareNaked Ladies.  I fell in love, hard.  I, in turn, infected my then boyfriend, now husband, with a love for this band.  He has finally returned the favor in a big way.

A while ago—back when I was remembering to post—I posted a link to Skullcrusher Mountain by Jonathan Coulton.  Since that time we have bought his whole catalog, and I have spent hours working to it.  His songs just click for me in a way that hasn’t happened in a while.  He is geeky, quirky, funny, and profoundly musical. The guitar work and harmonies are truly delightful. Please go to site and listen to some of his stuff: my current favorites are When You Go, Mr. Fancy Pants, I Crush Everything, and DNA. Hopefully you will be as hooked as I am.

We are going to see him at the Great American Music Hall in January, I can’t wait.