(Hi all. I don't know why I haven't posted about this before. Probably because MY WORLD is Funky Mama right now!)
In October, I'm portraying Patsy Cline in "Always, Patsy Cline" at the Chestnut Fine Arts Center in Olathe, KS and taking a break from Funky Mama for a bit. My friend Stasha, who is the funniest person I've ever met in my life and one of THE most talented, is also leading the charge in this musical as Louise---Patsy's buddy. This will be our 4th run of this show in the last 3 years and every single performance has sold out. So, basically if you want tickets, CALL NOW---913-764-2121. Everyone who reads this needs a date night, so go! I sing 23 Patsy songs (all the favorites and some rock n' roll tunes that might surprise you). I used to do theatre a lot and I guess the bug is still in me. :)
Now...back to Funky Mama.... DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE KC JIGGLE JAM!!! TICKETS GO ON SALE THIS WEEK! You can even get them at Hy-Vee. Some of the Jiggle Jam musicians met for a photo shoot for the KC Star this week. We all were goofing around with our instruments near the Crown Center fountains while a photog took some shots while we were "doing our thing." (Mr. Stinkyfeet and I serenaded Dino O' Dell with a very weird version of Dino's "Peanut Butter Pond" tune.) I think the shot and accompanying story comes out on May 15th in the Preview section? Not sure. If you see it first, let me know!
An update on the CD release party: We have 130 reservations already! Woo hoo! Tell your playgroups, mom-friends, and preschool directors to get the Funky Mama word out. ALSO: The Kansas City Jiggle Jam is ready to rock this summer at Crown Center Square! Jim and Jeni Cosgrove have organized the 1st KC kids and family music festival with some national and local names. Look at the website: www.kcjigglejam.com and plan on coming out! I'll be playing there on both weekend days!! I think I might be opening for Justin Roberts, but that's still TBA. The only way to get KC kids' artists out there is to promote, promote, promote. If you have relatives outside of KC, call them, email them and tell them about Jim Cosgrove, Funky Mama, Dino O'Dell and The Doo-Dads. If you want to see us on Noggin or the Disney Channel, we have to grassroots this thing! Support your local melodymakers!