In Vallejo’s Empress Theatre, we went to an R&B Girl Band Tribute that was amazing. The talent across the board was top-notch! I can’t believe how many chills I got. There was a version of “And I’m Telling You” that was spot on. Most notable was a tribute to Minnie Riperton, which really sold me on going. The whistle register of the singer Paris Monea was perfect, yet she still had complete originality in her interpretation of these very difficult songs. It was an extra coincidental pleasure that I ran into my friend Barbara, who was right in front of us by seat assignment! If you ever get a chance to see Nzuri Soul, Artensia Young, and Kayla Cunningham, please do! The Bay Area has so much talent!
Had an amazing time at the Sister Cities International Dinner and Auction, which took place at the Filipino Community Center here in Vallejo. I helped Shea pick out this beautiful barong at Vallejo’s own Barong & Formal. The event was in recognition of Sister City La Spezia, Italy, where my cousin lives with his family. I got to speak a little Italian with the Italian dancers who performed, which I think they appreciated. There was a buffet from at least nine different cultures, as well as representatives from many parts of the world.
Had a great time at the Vallejo Thursday August Night last night. The live music in both intersections was impressive and very engaging with the crowd.
Turtle spotting, duck invading, country-music-playing float with a bunch of queers down the Russian River only to finish off with someone on a paddleboard moving forward with a dog onboard!
Feeling strong after moving a piano across town with one hired handyman on Taskrabbit. It’s nice to have a piano to practice on, even though I mostly play by ear. At first I wasn’t going to take the sheet music that came with it, but I’m so glad I did because one of them was Barbra Streisand!
