The performance room was HOT. I mean it was steaming. Residents were just finishing up their yoga for the morning and I was set to play directly afterward in the same room with about 30 residents in there already. The windows were even opened a crack and it was STILL hot...For the first time at this community, I commented on the astoundingly hot room and jokingly requested (to the staff) that I sit by the cracked window. I looked at the activity director and spoke in a whisper so residents couldn't hear me , "Holy cow it's a sauna in there". (big smile on my face) "I'm pretty sure I'll melt if I sit down anywhere other than next to that window I see is opened. (big smile on my face) She agreed that it was hot and wheeled some residents and shuffled around a few chairs quickly to accommodate my request.The show went well and I sat comfortably next to the big window and sang and played and everyone had a great time. When you find yourself in a room that feels uncomfortable, talk to the staff and mention a solution with your comment. Be kind and smile and ask with sincerity. Sometimes there isn't any other option and you need to deal with it. What you DON'T want to do is call attention to this in front of the residents during the show. Don't EVER complain about the environment to the residents-even in joking. Don't complain about anything to the residents. Always go to the staff if you have concerns about the room or about anything at all☀️😃❤️

I am currently using Atlas round based mic stands that I bought recently in the late 70s. What I like about them is that they are very solid, stable, have a small footprint and are probably built to last a while. So, these don't present much of a trip hazard for dancing seniors. To transport the Atlas stand I need to unscrew the heavy base, and when I get to the gig I need to screw it on, which takes time to take off and put on. Plus, there is a risk of cross threading and also the risk of dropping the heavy base on the floor or my foot. I am guessing that the tripod stands are much lighter, more compact and likely easier to setup; but I would imagine they also present a possible trip hazard. I could buy a an Atlas QR-2 quick release connector for the Atlas stand, but they are almost $70. Or, I could put that money towards buying some fancy tripod based mic stand. Any thoughts on either option?

Some people tell jokes but I tell stories. True stories. You don’t need to over complicate which stories you tell either. Regular life scenarios can be funny and entertaining when you combine them with a song or two. Lead with love and have fun❤️👍

My Pop pop was always saying these things to my brothers and I while growing up. These bits of wisdom have always helped me throughout my life. Maybe they can help you too❤️ "Slow down, sit still, listen" "When you have a song you love in your heart, home isn't that far away" "The songs we sing say a lot about us" "Music brings family and friends together" "Family and friends are the most important things" "Be the love you wish to see in the world" "Share the songs you love with those you love" What advice about life or music do you keep with you?

here's my targeted website: https://skykc.com/ —created to support my cold & warm calls— I should have my video demo done by EOD this Sunday, 11.15.26, and will then add it to my website—in advent of starting my calls. meantime— might you take a look at my site and see if anything falls apart on your phone or desktop computer? (or you notice a typo, or etc.) THANKS! btw: the page now sports a Chris video as a placeholder.....as while this link is live, nobody knows about it yet...so no worries... :-)