“It’s coming on Christmas. They’re cutting down trees. They’re putting up reindeer and singing songs of joy and peace. Oh, I wish I had a river I could skate away on.”– Joni Mitchell (River)
Snow is everywhere. This time of year turns my busy street into a microcosm. We all hunker in for a long winter, frequent the same small grocery store for rations, commiserate in the same bar at night, and feel a little closer to each other when we realize we could stay like this forever and want for nothing. My neighbor across the street, Jason, has been the happiest addition to this world. He comes over often for a home cooked meal and the people at the bar down the street think we’re dating... in the spirit of the holidays, we don’t correct them. Anyway it’s nice to be part of a whole every once in awhile. Even if it’s for pretend.... especially if it’s for pretend.
This newsletter finds us at the end of another year. I am amazed when I look at the span of it. Spinal surgery in February, lots of studio work, Lindsay & Josh’s wedding, a beautiful week in Door County for Laura & Jonathan’s wedding, the “I’ve Read Salinger” release party, a new addition to my small group of most trusted friends and lots of shows. This December I am remembering the good and bad times that 2007 brought us. My heart is with all my friends who lost someone this year. It was more than a few. I trust that 2008 can do nothing but be happy, happy, happy.
I'm honored to again be nominated for "Best Acoustic Musician" and "Best Female Vocalist" by the readers of the Shepherd Express. Thank you to all of you who voted. The award ceremony is Tuesday night and I will let you know if I win. Although this year I might wait a day or two... you know, just to make sure.
I will brave the cold this Saturday for one of those lovely shows at the Mosaic. Please come. We will be warm there.
Happy Holidays to each of you. I hope you know just how important your continued support and presence is to me.
Keep Listening.
Love,
Lisa Gatewood
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SHOWS!
Saturday, December 8th @ 9:30pm
Mosaic Piano Bar
2624 N. Downer Ave.
Milwaukee, WI
FREE SHOW!
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Linneman’s Riverwest Inn (Ask for it at the bar)
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OTHER GREAT HOLIDAY SHOWS TO SEE IN MILWAUKEE, WI (when you aren’t at my shows)
I’ve seen both of these productions and they are great! If you are looking for something to get you in the holiday spirit, this is it.
Next Act Theatre presents
GREETINGS by: Tom Dudzick
Now- December 16th
(
www.nextact.org)
Skylight Opera Theatre presents
Irving Berlin’s WHITE CHRISTMAS
Now- December 31st
(
www.skylightopera.com)
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MY FAVORITE....
... Song: “Road to Nowhere” (Talking Heads)
... Album: The travel mix my Uncle Scott made for us when I was a kid.
... Ice Cream: Cherry Garcia (Ben & Jerry’s)
... Person: My friend Rick... he’s good.
... Day of the Week: Sunday
... Thing to hate: ice
... Thing to procrastinate on: My playwriting assignment.
... Holiday Song: Santa Baby