I was "lovingly" reminded by my friend MALCOLM that it has almost been 20 days since I've blogged...
Well, yes, this is true. BUT- because God is soooo wonderful, and has been blessing me so much- I have been busy living the extrodinary life I've prayed for...
So, I wish YOU- bloggers, family and friends A WONDERFULCHRISTMAS HOLIDAY!!
I absolutely LOVE the Caymans Islands! This was my 2nd time there. I sang in the festival last year with Al Jarreau and also with George Duke- (can we say DOUBLE $$ DIP?!?) I would have shown the pictures but I don't feel like looking for them so... Let's get to THIS year.. SHALL WE?
Since I had been there before- ALL and I mean ALL of the production team remembered me!! I couldn't believe it when I got off of the plane and heard- "Shannon? Oh my gosh- you're back!!" and was greeted with hugs and screams... like a for REAL celebrity! hahaha!
Here is a photo of Me and Patrice (my island assistant) as soon as I got off the plane...
I was cheezin' hard huh? hahaha!
Then I thought to myself - it is sooo humid! I'd better wrap this head up before I have an afro...
So I wrapped my head in a sarong... before I jumped in the limo with Jeffrey...
After we checked in- we went over to catch the rest of KEM's set.
We have done at least 5 shows with KEM, but I always see the show from backstage. It was interesting to see the show from the front. I think his night was the 1st night, so he didn't perform on the beach like the rest of us- he was in the Ballroom.
Here I am at soundcheck on Showday- with my friend Kim- who sings with Pebo Bryson. She came to hang out- Hey Kim!! : )
As you can see I was make-up free and greasy... (I've been told that look is called "the Island Glow") I guess I had the "island glow" the WHOLE week!
Our drummer brought his friend Marque : )
Show Night...
Me and Kim
Me and Joey backstage...
and our CLOSE-UP!!
The show was fun! It was taped and will be shown on BET-J, I think. You'll have to check your local listings to see when. Since I have friends in high places (hahaha) I've "acquired" some footage from the show. I have to figure out how to you tube it...
I spent A LOT of time on the beach-
a lot of time hangin' out-
and laughin'...
This girl is crazy! She tickled me right before the picture was taken- and said it makes the picture more "natural" hahaha!
I even hung out with Darren (from Soul Food)
He's a really nice guy...
Since a few of us stayed for a mini-vacay, a lot of the photos I took are for my private collection... But I'll let you see some :)
Me and Mikey (our road mgr.)
Me and Jack-o (Jeffrey's mgr)
Me -initiating Penny (Jack's wife) into the band... by rubbing my whompies on her head: )
Yeah... fun times were had!
I had the greatest view from my balcony, so every night I would try to catch-
A Cayman Sunset...
I am so grateful to God for all of the wonderful blessings I receive and live everyday- and for wonderful friends like you to share the experience with!
I leave tonight (Wed.) for Indianapolis, Indiana. So have a great weekend!
SANGINDIVA~
Oh! P.S.
My girl P <----- who is apart of "TEAM SHANNON" found this on You Tube. I didn't even know it was there! It is a clip of me singing with George Duke in D.C. this summer. Yay!
