Hello!
Well,the new album arrived safe and sound and the tour begins today! Yeehaw!
Now, I'm not a huge fan of Monday mornings but all you can do is roll out of bed and begin the countdown to Friday, right?
Well, I rolled out of bed this morning, finished packing for my tour, said goodbye to the hubster and left our apartment at the early hour of 8:30AM. (**This is early for me.)
I walked the two blocks to the subway entrance rolling my suitcase with my guitar strapped to my back, grabbed an AM New York for the subway ride to JFK and made my way to the A/C platform.
As I wound down the ramp, I happen upon a man standing in the corner------urinating----publicly. Now, it's not like there aren't a lot of people in the subway at this hour. This is rush hour! So, of course, I was horrified. Now here's the strange thing, folks--I was the only one stopped dead in my tracks with my eyes bugging out of my head. Those New Yorkers just kept right on truckin' past the pee-er as if he didn't exist. Now, that wasn't at all how I envisioned my day starting.
THEN, I get to JFK after an eternally long subway ride because the driver decided to make all local stops instead of going express like he is supposed to. I check my bag and stand in th e most inefficient security line EVER only to get to the security guard (the one that checks your ID) who says "Hey, your shirt is on backwards."
And he was right.
So, folks, that is how my day has been and I really hope it isn't indicative of how this week will go!!!
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Here's what some local folks said this week:
Troy Espe, Entertainment Editor for the Eau Claire Leader, said:
"Singer-songwriter, Vicky Emerson, hones her sound on "Long Ride." The album simmers with honest lyrics, smoldering melodies and Emerson's angelic vocals.
Tess Morgan from The Mix in Eau Claire said:
“D reamy and serene, Vicky Emerson has an uncanny way of telling a story that it feels like it’s your own. Whether it’s back in your childhood or covering the distance between two people, “Long Ride” is filled with trips we all take. This album feels like you are listening to your best friend tell you things you’ve never heard them say before – like they are opening their heart for the first time. I find myself holding my breath – afraid to miss a single note. Vicky creates a strong connection to the listener through her lyrics and also has such sincerity in her velvety voice – you can’t help but be captivated.”
Please come to the Mabel Tainter in Menomonie, WI on Saturday, Sept. 26th at 7:30pm! Tickets can be purchased at 715.235.0001 or
www.mabeltainter.com. This will be an awesome show! I'm on my way right now to rehearse with the All Man Band.
Okay, lots of tour dates are listed on the website at
www.vickyemerson.com, so please swing by. Lots of exciting stuff happening that I will share in the next update!!
Hope all is well~
Vicky
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