New Year's Eve, I love it! Such a glamorous and joyful occasion filled with the pop of a champagne cork, the perpetual clinking of glasses, the dull roar of cheer in a room full of friends dressed in their wintery best. Tonight I'll be celebrating in a show {you can purchase tickets here} -- a show of live jazz, burlesque, song & dance. What better way to ring in the new?
But before I do so, I'd like to take a moment to count my many blessings {you, my fans are the first counted in this list -- thank you for your love and support!}
Accomplished &; Adored in 2013:
{1} I released my debut album "Say Goodnight Gracey" with the help of friends, fans, & family -- album that you can listen to and purchase here if you like: "Say Goodnight Gracey" on itunes
{2} Since February I produced many "Jolie Goodnight" shows, cultivating a new audience, new band members, and a new love for the courage to go chase my dreams.
{3} I performed at the Burlesque Hall of Fame Weekend, not as a burlesque dancer, but as a singer -- an unexpected and delightful way for me to debut there.
{4} With the help of those who believe in me, I had the absolute pleasure of performing at the Paramount Stateside -- twice. What a dream!
{5} I had a wonderful, successful, fun tour with the Jigglewatts Burlesque Revue -- a whirlwind of great shows, new friends, old friends, beautiful scenery, bonding with Ruby Joule, and happiness.
Along the way-- I rekindled old friendships + healed from the brokenness of great grief & loss + indulged in my marriage that continually grows stronger + read the autobiography of Katharine Hepburn + sang a couple of tunes with the incredible musicians from the Lincoln Center Jazz Band + rounded out my sharp corners + learned from all the amazing people willing and happy to teach me...
Happy New Year's Eve Darlings! I can't wait to see you in the New Year!
xo, Jolie