Stunned

Life sure is full of surprises! A nice review in a Singapore newspaper lead to a tour promoter emailing me to ask about doing an Asian tour. Gulp. 

Evidently, he's worked with Diana Krall, Jamie Cullem, and Norah Jones. He handled their Asian tours. Hmmm. Not too shabby. But what would he want with me...a stay at home mom with an album out in Asia that was recorded years ago? Not to mention the fact that my album cover is also several years old. God bless the internet for immortalizing me as the lithe blonde I used to be! 

Anyway, I had initially written it off. I mean, it sounded nice and all but I have a sweet girl at home that needs me. There is NOTHING more important than that. So I was honest with him about my circumstance. I am 42, I took time off to be home with my kid, and I'm not performing anywhere right now. While I hope to do another jazz album by the end of the year, I had no idea if it would be done by then or not. I told him (nicely) that while I appreciate the offer, under no circumstances would I travel without my daughter and husband and/or sitter (if Jeff couldn't get away). It's just way too soon for her. He still wanted to talk. He didn't feel it was a problem to travel with my family and is confident about booking me. He books high end events with VERY wealthy clients...banks, luxury resorts and such.  I was like... okay, I'm listening.

So we skyped tonight. So cool. Didn't need to be nervous at all as he's a nice guy with a family and totally gets it. Very professional and straightforward. Wants to book me on some events this summer. It would be a mini tour - just 9 or 10 days- in Singapore, Hong Kong, and Shanghai. Yipee!!!! I love my life! Ruby and Jeff would come along for a nice vacation. If it works out, we talk about me coming out again in the fall or winter for another few weeks tour. They would come along for that, too, of course. My record label is gonna be thrilled as it can only help boost sales.  I am totally sitting here stunned. I mean, it may or may not work out. This is the music biz, after all. But I have a label. I have a promoter. They will work around my family needs. It's pretty cool. At 42, I feel like my life is just beginning again! As a new mom. As a recording artist. Life is but a dream. And I am eternally grateful.