I feel like my reading consumption has slowed during September, but I have a good reason! Tonight is the debut of the solo version of the DIVA Show! I've never been a nervous performer, but we've been working like crazy programing the new light show, learning new songs and trying to remember the lyrics to old ones. It's been a lot of work but worth it. This show is extra special to me. We gave the new light show a test run when Tony and I played Labor Day Weekend, and the crowd loved it! In fact, we were told we have a better light show than Def Leppard. Nothing like wild exaggeration to feed a person's ego! :-)
Anyway, the reason I'm a little concerned about tonight is because five days ago I came down with something that left me completely unable to sing. My throat was wiped out. I panicked, of course, but with the help of some antibiotics, cold medicine and very little speaking, I think I'll be okay. I just have to pace myself. Since I doubt I will be up for the vocal gymnastics required for Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" (insert a very annoyed sigh here), I thought I'd post a previous performance of it for your entertainment. A little bonus track that tonight's audience probably won't get to hear. That's because you all are special! :-) Enjoy!
NOTE: The lights in this video are not the new show. I have to get some video of those for you! It's like a traveling discoteque!
Wow! I didn't realise that you were a singer. I wish I could sing like that!
ReplyDeleteHope you feel better!! I love this song--is my favorite to sing in the car too. :) I'm not much of a singer--you are fabulous. I can't see--are you wearing those boots?
ReplyDeleteGood luck tonight! Hope you feel better. I was wondering about the boots, too ;-)
ReplyDeleteWow, Lezlie, I didn't know!!! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteOn a side note, as much as I love Queen (grew up listening to them) I hate to admit that every time I hear them I can't help but think of the movie Wayne's World. The guys headbanging in the car while listening to Bohemain Rhapsody is classic!
Farmlane Books ~ Singing is one of those things that keeps me out of the therpist's office. It's like three hours of primal screaming, then I feel all better. :-)
ReplyDeleteTrish & JoAnn ~ Thanks! I'm not wearing the giant boots that I posted the pic of before. The ones I'm wearing are silver platforms. I'll post a pic so you can see them. They're really cool!
Mel ~ I don't post the singing videos very often, but I'm glad people like them when I do! :-) And I think of Wayne's World, too, everytime I sing this. I think *everyone* does. How can you not? It's actually part of what makes performing it so much fun! :-)
Lezlie
You GO girl! Now I'm really mad that we are so far apart - I really want to see your entire show. But if we DO ever meet up we can do shots of tequila together, ok?! Hope you feel better soon and that your next performance is fan-FREAKIN-tastic!
ReplyDeleteHeather ~ Thank you so much! And if we ever do meet up, I'm holding you to those shots of tequila together!! :-)
ReplyDeleteLezlie
Holy crap! Well done, Lezlie! And next time I get my hands on a bottle of tequila, I'll toast ya! (that might happen tonight, lol)
ReplyDeleteWow, you have an absolutely amazing voice. I'm sure I said that on the last video, but I'm impressed! (and jealous! LOL) Good luck on your show tonight!
ReplyDeleteI wish I could see your performance live and in person!
ReplyDeleteJackie ~ I'll make sure I do a shot just for you and Heather tonight! I can hear the virtual clink of shot glasses now. . . . :-)
ReplyDeleteMeghan ~ Thank you!! I wish you all could be there. How fun would *that* be??
Lezlie
Bermuda Onion ~ Maybe someday we'll all have to arrange a blogger get-together here in Minnesota during a weekend we have a show. I would LOVE that!!
ReplyDeleteLezlie
Wow, so awesome! I had no idea you were a singer. very fun!
ReplyDeleteRebecca ~ Thanks! It really is fun. Believe it or not, it's good way to relax after a long week of work.
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Gee Lezlie, I am come to MN Nov 7-14th. Are you performing while I'm there? If I can get away from my mom for long enough I would love to see you perform. Other wise I hope we c an at least get together for coffee.
ReplyDeleteTeddy Rose ~ We don't have a show that weekend. Bummer. But we'll have to get together for sure! I'm marking it on my calendar!
ReplyDeleteLezlie
I've seen mention of your performances here and there, but it was great to see you in action. Well on video anyway. I really enjoyed it.
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Anna ~ I'm glad you enjoyed it! I don't post too many of the singing videos just because it seems weird to do that, but J. Kaye said she likes it. :-)
ReplyDeleteLezlie
Wow! That was great - thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gaby! I'm glad you liked it!
ReplyDeleteLezlie
Lezlie, I had no idea you could sing like that! Wow, impressive...and I'm a singer myself (as a hobby, not profession) who comes from a family of musicians, so I do know a good singer when I see (hear?) one!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
xo Allie
Allie ~ Thank you! I only do shows a couple times a month for some fun and extra money for the bookstore. :-) It's not a bad part-time job though!
ReplyDeleteLezlie
Holy Cow! How absolutely fun and wonderful. You have such a great voice. I can't imagine how hard it is to sing that song. Way to go!
ReplyDeleteLiterate Housewife ~ Thank you! I have to say, it's a lot easier to sing when one is not sick. :-)
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