We're off and running!! THANK YOU Lauren and Chuck so much...I'm having a blast!
I'm going to have FUN here, be myself, talk about Megan, my young daughter who passed away 3 yrs. ago, and who knows what else. Maybe someone will actually read my corner in blog-space.
Guess I'll start by telling anyone who's interested about my career.
I'm a well-known, professional violinist. I began at 5 yrs. old, after my parents took me to symphony concert. I wanted a violin and right *THEN*. I didn't give up. I was deemed a gifted child in many ways (including reading the New York Times in the 1st grade. Yep, it's true. My teacher, who was shocked, called my mother, who just laughed and said, "She's been reading since she was 2 yrs old." And that was that. No "See Dick and Jane for me!
*thinking*
I'm getting off track.
*grin*
And I like to talk, as Lauren now knows. LOL!!!
I'll have to probably change *some* of the people's names I work with in telling my tour/recording stories, because super-stars have EGOS that are unreal. They also are litigous beyond belief. I've never understood the ego-mania and just ignore it, that is, until some have tried to treat me as an imbecile. Bad choice, there! LOL!
I've toured and recorded with everyone from Ray Charles, to Led Zeppelin (Page and Plant), Rod Stewart, Carlos Santana...and...and....
However, here's one very personal story that I can post right now.
I miss Ray Charles, my adopted grandpa, so much it hurts. I lead his orchestra as concert-master & toured w/him (and so many others), from the time I graduated college in 1993 until his recent death. I loved him so much, as he did I, and his death devestated me. We had a special relationship. I'll post a lot of stories about "Brudda'Ray, along with photos, too. :-) *sniff*
Rest In Peace, Ray. You impacted my life tremendously. And how I miss the laughter.
Posted by Sheri at August 5, 2004 08:52 PM | TrackBack*YAY!* I am SO glad you have a blog now! I look forward to reading and commenting.
It was *SO* fun talking to you on the phone yesterday and I anticipate many more phone conversations between the two of us ::oh the trouble we can get into!:: =)
Posted by: Lauren at August 5, 2004 08:59 PMWelcome to the web. I read Chuck and Lauren Daily, will be checking here to now. I played violin all though elementary school and high school but I have not picked one up in years.
Posted by: sheryl at August 5, 2004 09:37 PMIt sounds like you're living a pretty interesting life to say the least. I once knew a girl who played violin with the Nova Scotia Orchestra or Symphony (can't remember which). She was pretty shy about it back in school, but from what I can remember, she was really good. I've always dreamed of playing the piano myself or the guitar, but I'm so NOT musically talented.
Hurray for the new blog. have fun with it!
Posted by: Felicity at August 5, 2004 09:43 PMSheri, I've been waiting for EVER for you to get a blog... I've always enjoyed your comments on others' blogs and now you finally have your own.
I grew up listening to all the musicians you mentioned... I can't wait to hear more stories.
Posted by: Louise at August 5, 2004 09:48 PMI love reading Chuck and Lauren. I look forward to getting to know you too! Welcome to the blogosphere. Enjoy! :-)
Posted by: Jenn at August 5, 2004 10:44 PM