First came "Connected" in September. Then, in October, "Going It Alone," "Save Me A Seat," and "The Group." Four powerhouse songs that jolted fresh energy into my failing body. At the time, I had lost so much body weight, I was barely a skeleton. By December, I probably had most of the songs written, was able to sit up and go out more, and was begging my friends, the Tobins, for free or nearly free studio time.
(They gave me one hour and we recorded it live to 2-track, me singing one song after the other with no break and no playback. I didn't hear it until we got in the car on the way home.)
This was just before the Internet and the invention of digital home studios. We were also broke because AIDS drained us of any money. We were going to food pantries to get basics. I still remember the Thanksgiving where they gave out frozen turkey tv dinners. It felt like eating at the Four Seasons.
So now I am going to make the show on December 9th a little more comprehensive. Bring in some of the songs from TLS, add in songs from all my various works and then bring us up to date with songs from this past year.
I have a little more stage time than normal, so I'm excited to pack it with stories, hilarity, fun, songs and surprises. I hope you'll join me.
Steve
Tickets to new show on December 9th at Urban Stages!
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