Last night was my last concert at Smokin' Aces. The club is closing tomorrow, the 22nd of December; the latest in a string of club closures in SecondLife. I only sang there a few times but it still had me close to tears. The place has the most wonderful staff...such lovely genuine people who really care about music.
I went to see Lisa Brune there a few months back and it just happened that whoever was singing after her had to cancel, so Lisa suggested me to Jan. I jumped at the chance to get some more experience and I had an amazing time. Thomas Etzel, from The Jitterbug Club was there that night and that was how he came to hear me. Button was hostessing and she friended me and expressed an interest in having me back there for a spot of my own. These people had never really engaged with me before, but something magical happened and they reached out to me because they liked what they heard. I can't tell you how much that touched me, as it always does when I sing and someone appreciates it. I don't expect everyone to like me or what I do, but when they do, it is so special to me. YOU ALL MATTER...everyone of you. It delights me to touch someone's heart. Thank you Jan and Button for giving me that chance. I want to say that again, where people can see. You always did an amazing job, and I am sure that you will make a difference elsewhere. Please go on trying...and that goes for the rest of your staff too. I hate that clubs have to close. That is why I have said over and over, we can't be greedy as performers. This is not a real life economy where club owners can sell you a ticket. They rely on generosity. Pay it forward. Think of the bigger picture. Talking of which, Smokin' Aces always had a big picture of the Polar Express up in the club and it always made me think of "Believe" by Josh Groban. I sang it last night and a few of us were crying. Thank you for being the best club staff that you could be, and remember: "Believe in what you feel inside And give your dreams the wings to fly You have everything you need If you just believe... Destinations Are where we begin again" Oh bugger, I need another tissue!
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