As many of you know, I suffered a devastating fall in January and suffered a crushing tibial platform fracture. That’s the top of the tibia (shin bone) that bears all of your weight when you stand or walk. I had surgery, and spent many weeks in a hospital and rehabilitation center just to be able to function at home. Since then, my husband Allen as well as some close family friends have taken excellent care of me. Sadly I had to cancel almost all of my performances, as it has been far too painful to even sit with my foot down and play bass on my lap.
I am so grateful to my musical friends for supporting me financially and with personal assistance, cards, flowers and well wishes. Special thanks to Sonny Hess and everyone at the Blue Diamond for a successful fundraiser for helping to make up for my lost income, to all who performed, attended and donated, and to those who have donated their time and resources outside of that. I am absolutely in awe of everyone’s generosity.
I was able to crawl up on stage and sing a few songs at the Etta James tribute at the Alberta Rose (led by legendary sax player Chris Mercer) and the ovation I received nearly brought me to tears. That was a wonderful experience of musical camaraderie, with a huge, top-notch band, and women vocalists who truly have each others back.
And now I am happy to announce that I will be returning to the stage on April 19th at the Peninsula Arts Center in Long Beach, WA for a duo with my trust guitar companion, Jason JT Thomas! It’s an intimate setting, where I can sit down, put up a leg, and play my bass for a couple of hours while I share stories about the songs. It really is a wonderful place to have my first show, it’s a non-profit dedicated to showcasing and supporting original music.
Check out the link in the “shows” tab, or visit this link to find that show and many more. https://peninsulaartscenter.org/concerts/
Hope to see you there!
Lisa
TIP JAR!
