Lauri Murdock - Vocals and Voiceovers: August 2009

New venue: 55 Degrees (in Plano)

Okay, all you hot 'n' sexy fans in North Dallas! You've been asking about me playing at the fabulous Plano wine bar, 55 Degrees, and now you've got your wish! Our first gig there will be Friday, October 2. See the Gig Calendar for dates, contact info. & links to the venues' sites.

Thank you, as always, for your incredible support!

LM

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Gig Gab: Beautiful Music & Sweetness @ Brooklyn's in Garland

Last night's gig was a fun & sweet way to cap off the 2009's Summer Music Series at Brooklyn's... Smooth R&B, a little jazz, and some adorable kids.

Thank you, to the wonderful fans who came out to see us again - and shout out to new fans Joe and Al! I know I'll be seeing you two at Primo's on Sept. 25! :)

Thank you to Will Brooks & Rich ("Big Sexy") Smith on bass & keyboards for being sooooooooo great every time.
Rock on, to Stu Melis, my old bandmate from Savvy years ago, for sitting in on sax - what a cool treat that was!
Also a huge hug to my new friend, "C" (pictured below), whose love for music was stronger than his shyness. He made his way up to me a few steps every couple of minutes, swaying to the music the whole time, with his hands in his pockets all cool & sophisticated. Finally, when he was standing behind me, I felt a little hand grab mine & hold it for an entire tune. *MELT* Thank you, C, for the sweet kiss on my shoulder while I was holding you & talking with your awesome mom. You kill me!

Innnching his way over to me. I pretended not to notice; he was very very shy! *hee*

The little amphibious shoes made me grin. Cute little biscuits.

Hope to see y'all next summer at Brooklyn's! :)

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Gig Gab: Last night's great time at Primo's on Lake Ray Hubbard

Thoughts about last night's gig (photos follow below the facts):

Primo's at Lake Ray Hubbard is BEAUTIFUL - what an incredible setting w/the patio "on" the lake, the fans w/misters, the bar open to the patio, and of course the hot guests.
Primo's personnel & management are very cool to work with.
Primo's tamales are unbelievably delicious. Yum.
My bandmates Jordache, Jamil & Nick are FANTASTIC & made me smile all night w/their awesome playing & professionalism. I can't help but turn around & grin when I hear, say, Jamil doing some cool, crispy little riff. How lucky can a chick singer BE!
Shout out to Gilbert (aka DJ Titan) & Tristan at Guitar Center in Plano who helped me pick out the cool double-page mini-lights for my music stand. Those worked GREAT, and I was so glad to have bought the backup set, because it came in handy for Jordache when his light wasn't working right. Gilbert's helped me out on pretty much all my gear needs & has kicked butt each time. Always helpful, always friendly, never condescending, just a pleasure to work with!
I still haven't managed to do a single gig w/out having a child ending up on my hip at some point of the evening. LOL Don't know why; maybe I'm just cuddly. Anyway, there's nothing funnier than watching very young kids dancing; they have no shame, they just don't give a sh*t! Just pure joy. Rock on, kiddos. Rock on.
The place next door had a patio and got to have "free" live music. Everyone was turned our way watching & listening. HEY! They owe us & Primo's some DOUGH!
We'll definitely do more of the funk tunes like the last 1/2 of the evening, per popular request, at our next gig there: Friday, September 25. Mark your calendar!