I wanted rest and relaxation… peace and quiet… a day of doing nothing.  I felt loved and honored.   My beautiful and talented daughter Ashley Marie sent me a dozen roses.  They are exquisite. Perfect.  Pink and White.  I have them front and center in my home.  I smile every time I look at them.  This was my Sunday.

Saturday was a different matter all together.   It was a day of possibilities.

I had the pleasure of meeting Luke Lucas.  He is the co-owner of the Icon Music Studio in Durham.  It is a small, fully-equipped operation.  Mr. Lucas says he designed it specifically for singers. Presently, his focus is on developing a local and younger pool of local talent.  I listened to some of the work produced by these young men and women.  They’re really good.

I learned that Mr. Lucas has visited this site and he’s heard my singing.  He shared his thoughts. He has a no holds barred approach in sizing up talent.  Among other things, he told me that I could sing, but that I had no style.  Yes, he did!

Believe me,  he did not hurt my feelings.  In fact. I concur.

For all these years, I have been singing other people’s music, and singing them in a way that pays tribute to THEIR style.  Sometimes I alter the style a ittle bit, but I essentially stay true to a song’s original intent.

I really liked the vibe I felt at Icon.  I am hoping that I’ll be invited back to actually begin some kind of project.

Then I was off to the next thing.  I am listening to a CD produced by Mr. Lucas.  Honestly I haven’t gone past the first cut.  It’s called Iconic . I have already downloaded it to my i-Pod.  You have to move when you listen to this song! I just love it!!

I also love the prospect of having a regular gig again. Yippee-Skippee!!   I will post details and dates just as soon as they are nailed down.   The club/restaurant is located in North Raleigh.  The lounge is cozy and intimate. There’s a lovely piano and there may be nights that I sing live, and not to backing tracks.

Over the moon?  You bet I am.  This musical journey just took another interesting turn.