Honey B. Comb presents, something particularly special..

Well, guys and gals, amidst the many open-ended projects currently buzzing behind the scenes of Mahaloclub, it looks like Lindsey (my awesome gal-pal from Lenny&Me Vintage) and I will have an official debut for our go-go burlesque act, Honey B. Comb. whoaaaaa mama, i'm excited!!! You can see Honey B. Comb at Cobra Lounge in Chicago, Friday, June 4th, performing with a stellar list of artisans, musicians, etc.

Now here's my problem-o, I need a new stage name. One that will suit me accordingly..hmmmmmm...


Any thoughts, suggestions?? Hilarious? Random??

Here are a couple of the songs we'll be batting our lashes to..just so you get an idea of where we may or may not be taking our new endeavour

Mickey & Sylvia's - No Good Lover (my personal favorite)


Bill Forbes - Once More (this is one of those immediate hip shakers)


Barbara Lynn - I'm a Good Woman ( I was originally supposed to sing this song with my new band, but we're saving that for another date)



Ahhhhh!! Decisions, decisions!

Any thoughts on musical tracks and stage names will be gladly accepted and/or reviewed with love.

Alright, i'm off to make costumes and shake a tail feather in front of the mirror at my shop.

xoxo,
erin

rest in paradise, the great Lena Horne

It was so unfortunate to wake up today, to find that the ever so beautious and amazing Lena horne has passed on at the incredible age of 92.



In 1942, after gaining attention in Hollywood, Lena was the first African-American woman to sign a long-term contract with a major studio, in which the Washington Post claims, "a contract that said she would never have to play a maid."

In her earlier years, Horne had beloinged to the chorus line of the famous Cotton Club in New York City, which to this day, if you have ever walked past, the energy that presides over that club is still magnificently strong and present.

Her major motion picture movie debut was in MGM's "Panama Hattie", in 1942. After this many people became familiarized with her beauty and incredible voice from the primarily African-American casted film and musical Stormy Weather, released by 20th Century Fox productions, in which she performed the title song in 1943.

From there, Lena's musical, acting and activist career went on to span over 6 decades, filling her biography with numerous acclaimed performances to her name.


She will be greatly missed.


I'd like to share two of my favorite songs performed by Lena Horne, just for the sake of greatness, nostalgia and great classic music. (please note, these clips were found on youtube, for reference)


Lena Horne, Stormy Weather:


Lena Horne, My Heart Belongs to Daddy:


xoxo,
erin