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March 11, 2007 7:03 PM

So hey... that singing audition I was preparing for a few weeks ago? Well, it seems I got the gig. Sooo it looks like I'm going back to being a working professional jazz singer & I'll be doing at least a few Sunday nights at the Claremont Hotel in Berkeley this year (starting in June or July). And with that, I'll probably get off my rear & start playing other places in the Bay area too (I'm finally starting on a new press kit & music website. Yay!). You lovely Mefites have been very supportive of my music (& my desire to return to making it); it's been ultra appreciated. Moral of the story: if any of you are in the Bay area & interested in hearing me belt out some jazz in person someday, let me know & I can put you on my mailing list for upcoming gigs. Kinda like a mini meetup where I shall serenade you! It's the least I can do. :)
posted by miss lynnster to MetaFilter gatherings at 7:03 PM (22 comments total)

Well, I'm not in the bay area but I wish you the best of luck. Congrats on the gig.
posted by puke & cry at 7:10 PM on March 11, 2007

Congrats, miss lynnster!
posted by LeeJay at 7:25 PM on March 11, 2007

woohoo! that's awesome!
posted by phaedon at 7:27 PM on March 11, 2007

Thanks p&c. I've missed performing, felt like a part of me was missing. I'm looking forward to getting back into it again...
posted by miss lynnster at 7:27 PM on March 11, 2007

That's so cool. I'm not musical but I did move way from my chosen career (and total passion) for a while. Picking it back up again, even just in small pieces at first, feels really good. Like you're moving back into being the person you want to be again.
posted by shelleycat at 7:37 PM on March 11, 2007

i don't follow mufi at all. i just did a search and found this. i spent my under-21 days running around jazz clubs that would let me in, in chicago, i have lots of love for this genre. you sound great. if you needs some helps with the website, dont hesitate to ask.
posted by phaedon at 7:44 PM on March 11, 2007

Congrats! Break a leg!
posted by ThePinkSuperhero at 7:49 PM on March 11, 2007 [1 favorite]

congratulations miss lynnster, let the NYC Mefia know if you're ever in town.
posted by onalark at 8:01 PM on March 11, 2007

Congratulations!
posted by stavrosthewonderchicken at 8:53 PM on March 11, 2007

Thanks phaedon, that's not my best song though. Here's more. I heartily recommend You've Changed as my personal fave. (I may take you up on the website stuff. I'm totally retarded at it.)
posted by miss lynnster at 9:00 PM on March 11, 2007

Yeah, many congrats.
posted by inconsequentialist at 9:27 PM on March 11, 2007

Congrats! Break a leg! Or a vocal cord! Or whatevs!
posted by grapefruitmoon at 9:31 PM on March 11, 2007

Oh, I forgot... here's a MUCH better link to You've Changed. And I sincerely thank you guys for all of the support. (It's exactly as you describe, shelleycat.) :)
posted by miss lynnster at 9:38 PM on March 11, 2007

Congrats. And enjoy the Claremont. I had dinner there once and loved it.
posted by MrMustard at 1:10 AM on March 12, 2007

Congratumalations! I'll be moving over to your part of the world later this year so will definitely check out a few gigs!
posted by TwoWordReview at 3:07 AM on March 12, 2007

Yes please. You sound wonderful!!!
posted by infini at 4:12 AM on March 12, 2007

Awesome, miss l!
posted by Alvy Ampersand at 4:34 AM on March 12, 2007

Yeah, congratuleichons!! Hey, post one of those Spanish-sung standards to HiFi when you have some time, yeah? That little clip of besame mucho you posted in AskMe was lovely. Congrats again.
posted by micayetoca at 5:46 AM on March 12, 2007

Congratulations and what a great venue. I'd love to stop by sometime!
posted by otherwordlyglow at 10:42 AM on March 12, 2007

Congrats to you, miss_lynnster!
posted by Lynsey at 12:02 PM on March 12, 2007

Congrats miss lynnster. I still get a Julie London vibe from your singing (and that's a good thing).
posted by vronsky at 5:26 PM on March 12, 2007

I'm a little late, but yes, I liked the clip in AskMe too. It would be fun to hear you live as well. Congrats on the gig!
posted by PY at 3:58 PM on April 5, 2007