Let Me Entertain You (Two/Too)!

At our new venue: Bistro 46

Let me entertain you

Let me make you smile

Let me sing some bold songs

Some parodies

Some old songs

I'm not that versatile

And if you sign up

You’ll join the line up 

I Want your spirits

To climb

So let me entertain you

And we'll have

A real good time, yes, sir!

We'll have

A real good

Time

Ten years ago Sophie approached me about hosting a new open mic. I wrote about it here:

https://pollymckie.blogspot.com/2013/08/

Follies on Zoom with my mother during the pandemic

TEN YEARS!

In that time, we've been at several different venues, 

including on Zoom from Scotland (with my mother) but one thing has remained constant: the people. 

International Follies on Zoom

We've seen that the community

we've built is what remains consistent,

including welcoming newcomers.  During the pandemic we had singers from all over The U.S., the U.K., Spain and Brazil!

I'm grateful to every venue, pianist, bartender and, 

of course, every singer.

As an actor in the city, life can have so many highs and lows.  Add a pandemic to the equation and multiply those highs and lows.  Follies has remained an artistic outlet for so many of us.  A special thank you to the friends who have encouraged me to write more parody songs.  Here's an example that welcomed us all back on Monday Nights (to the tune of "You'll Be Back" from Hamilton:

You say
the price of that drink’s not a price that you’re willing to pay
You cry
In your 8 dollar wine cos you miss the fajitas goin’ by
Why so blue?
It’s summer, it’s humid but we’re here there’s no need to fret
I’m looking at YOU
Put a smile on your face - we haven’t closed this joint yet 
Look! We’re back, we’re still here
Pat your back and give yourself a cheer.
Look, we’re back (time will tell)
If we close the venue here as well
Prices rise, restaurants close
We have been there for the highs and lows
And when push comes to shove,
We’re still here every Monday Funday to remind you of my love. 
Da-da Da-da Da....etc. 

Come sing the songs you know and that you’re skilled in.
Please welcome on piano - Michael Gildin!
He’s here to play this Monday
And don’t you love a Monday
Our precious funday, Monday
We’re back here every Monday
Forever and ever and ever and ever and ever.
Look we’re back, we’re still here
Ask Lorena if you want a beer
Look we’re back, friendships dear
Without you, there’d be no atmosphere
Look! We’re back. With a song
Kelsey, Michael and The Judy Wong
And when push comes to shove
We’re still here every Monday Funday to remind you of my love. 
Da-da Da-da Da....etc. 

Come celebrate ten years with us this coming Monday.  As ever, NO COVER and NO MINIMUM!