Kennedy Center

May 4, 2009

Last night I played for LeAnn Rimes at the Kennedy Center. It was a show honoring women in the arts. The National Symphony Orchestra, Annie Leibovitz, Lily Tomlin, K.D. Lang, Patti LaBelle, Diane Reeves and several others were there to perform and/or speak. LeAnn was her usual amazing self. Every time I play for her it's like an out of body experience. When she sings I am truly able to just play and enjoy the moment. I always enjoy the interplay between her voice and my guitar. She does little subtle things - I do little subtle things... just enough to add or bring something new to the song each time we play. I watched K.D. Lang sing and I was completely floored! She has a liquid voice. I'm a fan. Patti LaBelle and Diane Reeves were both great but Diane was definitely on her game. I'm embarassed to say I don't have any of her music - but I will soon! Lily Tomlin was a hoot! She was so funny on stage and then after the show I met her in the green room. She was very approachable and gracious. She's also very funny in conversation. She had me cracking up within seconds. I still see her as Edith Ann on Laugh In.