2008 means new beginnings and new blogs. While I recently quit my band, History (hence the Herstory blog title), I'm continuing the blog but with a slight twist.

Herstory (which I should credit my old friend Travis for his clever name contribution) ends as my time with History comes to a close. Playing music in a band for the last eight years has compiled more experiences than I could ever summate in one blog.  I can say, however, that it bears responsibility for major growth as a musician, artist and woman.

My last show with History allowed me to soak in one last set with some of the best musicians Florida has to offer. My time with the band made me a better musician and on a grander scale, a better person. My nostalgia uncontrollably emitted verbal vomits on the microphone before the last song. Emotive moments mixed with excessive amounts of whiskey made for a slurred sentimental speech that was less than eloquent. Either way, fun was had by all, and I had one last chance to rock out with my cock out. Ok, maybe the cocks were contained, but I rocked out in the true tubetop, knee high boot style I've come to be known for.

While my bass playing momentarily gets put on hold, other loves take the stage. After finishing my yoga certification, I'll become a New York resident with a move to Brooklyn, a relocation I've dreamed of for 10 years. (Sorry Florida, you'll still warm my heart)

My previous blogs followed History's tour, giving a glimpse into the life of a chick bassist in a rock band. Now life takes me in a new direction, and while my love for music is stronger than ever, my focus has shifted toward writing. MacK the Knife will give REAX readers a peek into a music journalist's preparations, tensions and executions of the band interviews and articles that make it to the press. 

I may be biased, but check out the best band ever:
History's Official Myspace