Update on the quest to present Madonna with the Key to Bay City.

Editorializing on whether or not including Florida or Michigan in the Democratic Party primary.

Get your latest dose of my opinions here!

Music Today:



"So Much More" by Podsafe Music Network group Strangers in Wonderland



"Be a Reason" by Podsafe Music Network group Everyday Atlas

Intro Music:



"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Outro Music:



"Power Inside" by Podsafe Music Network and PodsafeAudio.com group EL84

Thanks for listening, and stay powerful!

The auditions continue in the cities of Charlston, S.C. (wonder if Big Fatty was there????) and Washington, D.C. (maybe Tim Corrimal or Archerr's Boyfriend????).

I missed the first 45 minutes, due to some stuff which came up (wish I had a DVR!!!!), but I give my critiques on the auditions I did see.

Get the good, the bad, and the ugly here!

It's the second night of the auditions for *So You Think You Can Dance*, and the cra-crazies are out in full force!

Once again, I critique each of the auditions and give my predictions about who will be in the competition for a while.

I also share an email from a listener, and hope I hear from many more of you.

Dear friends- IN THIS UPDATE: 1. May 30 in CT and 2 shows in NYC early June 2. Laura Dahl sample sale (for NYC fashionistas) 3. James BIRTHDAY! 1. Hope you had a terrific and fun Memorial Day weekend! Just a quick update on the live shows coming up in CT and NYC- a freebie AND the return to the Cutting Room for the last show of the Spring. Friday, May 30 8 PM, doors open at 7:30 Milford Arts Council Performance Coffeehouse (40 Railroad Ave South, Milford CT) All ages, $10 Advance reservations recommended- 860-878-6647 With The Elwoods blues and classic rock band NO COVER ACOUSTIC SET in nyc! Tuesday, June 3 8 PM Rockwood Music Hall (196 Allen St, just below Houston) 21+ I'm excited to be playing Rockwood again, where I played a bunch when I was just getting started. Great room, terrific sound, awesome wine, and a chill vibe. FULL ELECTRIC BAND SHOW! And also the last blowout of the Spring. . .nothing in NYC for a while after. The Cutting Room (19 W. 24th St, between Bway and 6th Ave) FRIDAY, JUNE 13 10 PM 21+ $12 OR $10 IF YOU PRINT THIS EMAIL AND BRING WITH YOU TO THE DOOR Featuring electric band and surprise special guest- mark your calendars now! 2. For those of you always on the hunt for incredible, stylish, unique clothing. . . and a bargain (who isn't?), I want to introduce you to my hip and talented friend, fashion designer LAURA DAHL. She's throwing a multi-designer sample sale at her downtown design studio this coming weekend- your chance to pick up pieces no one else has at the lowest possible price! I've been wearing Laura Dahl onstage recently and LOVE her combination of classy and cool. Other designers at the sale include Jerry Tam's FORM, Cara Landy, Bliss Lau, and Sir Hayes. Info: May 30, 12-7 PM May 31 and June 1, 12-5 PM At Laura Dahl/Wifebeader Design studio, 425 West 13th st, 4th floor Cocktails provided by Stirrings, Carlo Rossi, and Airforce More info at LauraDahl.com 3. Help celebrate my guitarist, James Adamo, on his BIRTHDAY next Monday, June 2 (his actual birthday!) at his gig downtown: Monday, June 2 7:30 PM party begins, with a set by the James Adamo acoustic band at 8:15 PM Googie's Lounge (154 Ludlow St, above The Living Room) 21+, NO COVER (but tip him well when the jar comes around- it's his birthday!) With Annie Fitzgerald at 7:30 and Chris Abad at 9:30 As always, big huge thanks for supporting me and being a part of the music- see you at the show! Cassandra

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As promised, here is the first installment of The So You Think You Can Dance update.

Q: What do a hot Russian guy in tighty whities, a weepy girl, a soccer girl, and a would-be superhero have in common?
A: They all auditioned for So You Think You Can Dance on tonight's episode.

I only got to see the last hour, due to a conflict with Antiques Roadshow and no DVR and I give my impressions of all performers. I welcome comments on all performances--particularly the first hour ones.

I'm no "blank slate" on this show!

Intro Music:



"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Back to my old opinionated self again, and I take on what Memorial Day means to me. I have never been a serviceman, but I am related to one, so don't expect objectivity on this one!

Voicemails from Nessa of "We're Mean Because You're Stupid" (Hurrah!).

Music Today:



"Star Spangled Banner" by That Blue Jeans Guy



"Common Ground" by Podsafe Music Network artist David Ippolito



"Thank You" by Podsafe Music Network group Freedom Folks

Intro Music:



"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Outro Music:



"Power Inside" by Podsafe Music Network and PodsafeAudio.com group EL84

Thanks for listening, and stay powerful!

After a record-breaking 97.5 million votes called in to American Idol, the winner has emerged, and that winner is David Cook! Edging out David Archuleta by 12 million votes, David Cook joins the ranks of Kelly Clarkson, Ruben Studdard, Fantasia Barrino, Carrie Underwood, Taylor Hicks, and Jordin Sparks as The American Idol.

Ramble Redhead and I both thought David Cook might have come this far and fallen short, but speaking for myself, I am so glad I was wrong! David Cook was always one of my favorites and the one that I felt worked the hardest, innovated the most, and was clearly the strongest and most deserving finalist of Season Seven. Not to mention, it could not have happened to a nicer, more humble guy.

Needless to say, his new single and his album will be on my "must buy" list when they come available.

Congratulations, David Cook! You are The American Idol!

Ramble Redhead and I have our final discussion of American Idol. It's been great having Tom as a guest on my show, and his friendship is something I very much treasure.
Thanks again, Tom!

Only one more week of the Idol Update, and then I'm on to *So You Think You Can Dance."

Intro Music:

"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

As you know, Tom, the host of Ramble Redhead, and I recently spoke to the Perceptions GLBT group in Saginaw Michigan.

We were invited to talk about podcasting, the wealth of GLBT podcasts out there, as well as our shows.

We both recorded our talks and I posted mine a few days ago. Now, Tom has posted his recording as well.

Please go to his site and give it a listen and a comment as well.

The show posting can be found here.

Thanks again to Tom for everything.

Ramble Redhead and I were invited by our listnener Jim K. to speak to the Perceptions Saginaw Valley GLBT group about podcasting.

Naturally, we recorded ourselves.

This is our talk from the perspective of my iRiver.

Music Today:



"On a Podcast-Squeeky Clean Mix" by Podsafe Music Network group Cruisebox

Intro Music:



"Deep Cycle Discharge" by Podsafe Music Network artists Simon James and Derek K. Miller

Thanks for listening!