tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79291952024-03-11T21:51:43.703-07:00Welcome to MargOH!'s WorldMargOH! Channinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07793638409909249921noreply@blogger.comBlogger478125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929195.post-72299011378631903372015-12-17T12:13:00.000-08:002015-12-17T12:28:19.369-08:00Review: There is something about Carol Lipnik<br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">There is something about Carol Lipnik…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Last Sunday I had the pleasure of stumbling into my favorite
cabaret spot Pangea and witness the magic of Carol Lipnik. After a lovely dinner and Donna Summer fueled car
ride with our friends Citizen Reno , Ellie Covan and the darling Oscar Pavlo,
MAN-ee Champagne, myself and the gang settled into our seats with a big sigh.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">That is the “thing” about Carol Lipnik, within seconds of
her starting to sing she transports you from this physical plane into another
state of consciousness with her ethereal voice. I gaze around the room and
everyone is transfixed on her every move as she glides into “The Gypsy Wife” by
Leonard Cohen. There is no pretense or over the top showmanship here – we are
all on this journey together! What a revelation it is as she invites the
audience to howl along with her to ‘The Werewolf Song”! And somehow with
Carol’s guidance everyone seems on pitch…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">For years Carol has been supported, appreciated and lauded
by the downtown cabaret scene. She has found her home at Pangea and is finally
achieving the greater recognition she deserves with her first glowing New York
Times review (Stephen Holden, NY Times, November 16). Sometimes the connection
of time, space and talent brings everything together and creates this amazing
artistic explosion. Carol is experiencing this explosion with grace and
confidence as she seduces more and more new fans through original songs like
“The Mermaid Blues” and “The Things that Make You Grow”.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She is backed by her long time accompanist,
the brilliant Matt Kanelos who also penned my favorite song in Carol’s
repertoire “Non-Violent Man”.<br />
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There are few artists that automatically make you feel like they are going to
take care of you – not that you feel safe…on the contrary, the boundaries of
your mind and heart are definitely challenged – but that you KNOW they will
lead you on a fantastic journey, through dark and light. Committed and sincere,
Carol is one of those artists and it’s rare and refreshing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span style="font-family: "calibri";">In the complexity of Carol’s voice are shades of Judy Collins,
Joni Mitchell and Minnie Ripperton that make me swoon, especially in her gorgeous
version of “Moon River” (in which Carol also demonstrates her skills as a
musician by playing the Kazabo). And see that is another "thing" about Carol, not
only a brilliant and rare musical talent, she is fun and has a great sense of
humor about it all. In the end this is what makes her an artist that deserves
the accolades and all the cheer. She is divine! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">Kids if you want to forget your
troubles for a couple of hours on a Sunday night make your way to Pangea to see
Carol Lipnik, you’ll be glad you did and will regret it if you don’t! You can see Carol every Sunday at Pangea <a href="http://www.pangeanyc.com/">http://www.pangeanyc.com/</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri";">PS- Kids Carol is nominated for two Broadway World Awards
for the 2015 Cabaret Season so please go vote for her by December 31, 2015 </span><a href="https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.broadwayworld.com%2Fcabaret%2Fvote2015region.cfm&h=MAQFoUBvt" target="_blank"><span style="color: #3b5998; font-family: "calibri";">http://www.broadwayworld.com/cabaret/vote2015region.cfm</span></a><o:p></o:p>MargOH! Channinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07793638409909249921noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929195.post-19294625435929822772015-10-28T11:21:00.001-07:002015-10-28T11:23:43.332-07:00MargOH!'s review of Tammy Faye's "Cabaret Marianne"Hey Kids, <br />
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It's been forever! I need to get back to writing! I did some of my best writing on this here blog... <br />
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I had such a great time at a show I just had to say how I feel...lol! So here are my thoughts on this fabulous show I saw "Cabaret Marianne" by the wonderful Tammy Faye Starlite.<br />
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Tammy Faye Starlite’s Cabaret Marianne is as the kids say it today “Everything”
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There is a new cabaret room in New York City and I love it. Pangea is a lovely intimate space with great food and drink. Hosted by Stephen Shanaghan and Arnoldo Caballero Cespedes, some are calling it the Carlyle of the East Village and a resurrection of the glory days of downtown backroom nightlife. I couldn’t agree more.
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They have recently featured some of the best cabaret has to offer like Penny Arcade, Joseph Keckler, Joey Arias, Bridget Barkan, Dane Terry and Carol Lipnik, showcasing intimate and unique performances and collaborations that feel more like a gloriously hip party in the apartment of the coolest person you know. <br />
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Thursday nights in October have been all about Tammy Faye Starlite and her show Cabaret Marianne. Tammy Faye takes us on a journey through the life and career of Marianne Faithfull done with a devilishly fun flair. Two things that immediately jump out at you are that Tammy Faye has an amazing voice and total command of the stage. She takes control and puts the audience at ease allowing us to enjoy the ride with her. She is joined by a great group of musicians including Barry Reynolds who co-wrote songs with Faithfull like “Broken English” and ‘Why’d Ya Do It”. Each week she has a special guest and this past Thursday that was Patti Smith guitarist Lenny Kaye, who joined Tammy Faye on a gorgeous version of Smith’s “Ghost Dance” (co-written by Kaye). <br />
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I’ve had the pleasure of seeing the “other” Marianne Faithfull perform live. I wouldn’t categorize Tammy Faye’s show as an impersonation as much as a tribute to a life well and truly lived. She captures the hard edge of Ms. Faithfull as she talks about her sexual exploits, homeless drug days, the Beatles and the “Stones” man (her asides about Jagger and Richards are hilarious). She then rips into her aversion for her classic hit “As Tears Go By” which she refuses to sing opting for more obscure songs like “That Was the Day (The Coke Came to Nashville)”. I loved this because it is an insane idea to think Ms. Faithfull went country but she did with her album “Dreamin My Dreams”. Other highlights were a dark (and yet still not without comedic moments) “Sister Morphine” and a lovely version of fan favorite “The Ballad of Lucy Jordan”.
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Tammy Faye with her slight British accent and vocal fry delivers the essence of Marianne Faithfull to us with wit, charm and eclectic writing that makes you cheer for more. Kids, do me and yourself a favor and rush over to Pangea and see Cabaret Marianne performed by the fabulously talented and stunning Tammy Faye Starlite. <br />
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Upcoming dates are October 29 at 7:30PM
For tickets and additional info go to <a href="http://www.pangeanyc.com/">http://www.pangeanyc.com/</a>
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See Ya at the Party Kids!
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MargOH! Channinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07793638409909249921noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929195.post-67551365006338732912013-08-05T17:22:00.002-07:002013-08-05T17:23:12.249-07:00MargOH! Channinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07793638409909249921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929195.post-9450255173185909862013-08-05T17:22:00.001-07:002013-08-05T17:23:09.216-07:00MargOH! Back Stage at BadAss BurlesqueHey Kids, <br />
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Had to post this photo by my man Man-ee Champagne. It's amazing and It is just everything. <br />
Back Stage at BadAss Burlesque<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Amber Martin
is famous for creating hysterical characters like Brenda Snell and
impersonations; her spot on Reba is a loving and hilarious tribute not to be
missed. In her new show “Stoned Soul: Amber Martin Sings her Favorite Laura
Nyro” you will find a showcase for her not so secret weapon, her monster of a
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">As I stumbled
into the nightclub 54 Below with my entourage there was Ms. Martin finishing
her tech rehearsal. Fitting for the style of show we were about to experience. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Once the show started Amber sauntered on-stage
in an elegant black satin evening gown, black gloves and rhinestone choker and
her infamous tuft of curly blonde locks. I’m a gal who appreciates a little
glamour and she was looking amazing as she blasted into “Save the Country” from
Nyro’s “New York Tendaberry” album that was a hit for the 5<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>
Dimension. Amber then guided us through what she called the substance abuse
portion of the show and cleverly gave us a history lesson as she displayed her
own Nyro vinyl collection. This section included ‘Poverty Train” and the
soulful “Eli’s Coming” that was deliciously peppered with shades of Dusty
Springfield. As I said before Ms. Martin owns a monster of a voice with a range
that blasted us through one of Nyro’s most well known songs “Stoned Soul
Picnic” with ease and a sense of nostalgic whimsy. Prior to starting the song she
directed us to open our “bibles” (i.e. a biography of Nyro) and explained that
the word “surry” in the lyric of the song has no clear meaning and when
questioned about it, Laura replied "Oh, it's just a nice word." <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Sometimes when
an artist tackles an icon or their idol’s songbook it can easily turn into a
vanity project or sycophantic orgy but in Amber Martin’s skilled hands there
was an honest and authentic vibe in the room. She allowed the audience to
recognize and appreciate the off- beat style of Nyro’s work even pointing out
that Laura seemed a bit “crazy”. Martin’s charming spirit and her keen ability
to reverentially poke gentle fun at her idols is one of her most brilliant
qualities as a performer and provided light fun to the often heaviness of
Nyro’s lyrics. After singing “Woman’s Blues” Amber explained that she had sung
45 minutes of Joplin straight through and that was nothing compared to singing
the songs of Nyro, given her propensity for frequent and unusual tempo shifts
and other unique composition choices. Then she took a swig of inspiration,
coughed and went straight into “And When I Die” which was my favorite of the
evening, an absolutely brilliant interpretation of an amazing and gut wrenching
song. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Martin is backed by an outstanding team of musicians including Matt Ray on piano,
Claudia Chopek on violin, her pal and cutie pie talent Nath Ann Carerra on
guitar, Patrick Johnson on percussion and vocals and Dave LeBleu on drums.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">This
thoroughly entertaining evening was capped off with a spirited version of
“Nowhere to Run” a song from the album “Gonna Take a Miracle” on which Nyro had
collaborated on with Labelle. Joining her was backing vocalist Patrick Johnson
and special guest Asa Lovechild, a beautifully ridiculous powerhouse of a
singer that works and tours with Nona Hendryx, formerly of Labelle. According
to Martin they had no rehearsal time but you would never have known that as we
clapped and sang along. But then that’s the type of artist Amber Martin is - humble,
authentic and a bottomless cocktail of fun.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Amber Martin Sings her Favorite Laura Nyro is playing one more show at 54 Below
Sunday June 23 at 7PM. Get your tickets and enjoy an artist at the top of her
game performing the songs she loves. You can’t pay enough to see that!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">I rate this
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MargOH! Channinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07793638409909249921noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929195.post-84115781644315849992013-04-23T16:50:00.001-07:002013-04-23T16:50:24.153-07:00We did it! MargOH! Sings the Booze FundraiserHey Kids, <br />
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We made our goal for MargOH! Sings the Booze. I'm very excited about this new show and <br />
now I have 20 Producers who have donated to make this a fun night. I'm rehearsing and getting<br />
my stuff together for this show.<br />
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I'm so excited to have all of this support and love!<br />
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XOXO, MargOH!<br />
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MargOH! Channinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07793638409909249921noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929195.post-23687620126831212042013-03-18T06:58:00.000-07:002013-03-18T06:58:19.483-07:00Fundraiser for MargOH! Sings the BoozeHey Kids,<br />
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MargOH! Has a new show coming up on May 11, 7:30PM at Dixon Place Lounge. The show is called<br />
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"MargOH! Sings the Booze". It's a fun romp with all new songs and lots of comedy to keep you laughing in your seat. To <br />
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Producing these shows can get expensive so I started a kickstarter to find producers for this work shop performance. These funds will be to help pay for my fabulous trio and reahearsal space. I will also be able<br />
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to save a little for the full production coming down the road. Check it out and if you have a few extra bucks support live entertainment.</div>
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To help fund this show click here <a href="http://kck.st/XIwizz">http://kck.st/XIwizz</a> . There are all sorts of fun things you'll recieve when you donate. Kisses, MargOH!</div>
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MargOH! Channinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07793638409909249921noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929195.post-79228550809373735192013-03-12T07:21:00.002-07:002013-03-12T07:21:30.738-07:00MargOH! in Music VideoHey Kids,<br />
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Had a fabulous week and shot a music video for the first time. The song is called "Good Bad Girl" by Angelina Jipse Roz. She is a fabulous and gorgeous singer songwriter from London. The song is fun pop, really love it. It was a very quick shoot on the streets of Williamsburg. Of course a couple of Church ladies in their sunday best stopped to watch and started dancing a bit. I also got a lot of cat calls from passerby's and rough trade. A day in the life of MargOH! All in a days work kids...lol<br />
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MargOH! Channinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07793638409909249921noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929195.post-86897876198318100912013-01-23T20:43:00.002-08:002013-01-23T20:43:34.160-08:00Everything Changes<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My performance of Everyhing Changes from Mimi Le DuckMargOH! Channinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07793638409909249921noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929195.post-76714442776394567972013-01-23T20:34:00.001-08:002013-01-23T20:36:50.774-08:00Shiver Me Timbers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Posting my version of "Shiver me Timbers<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQxyUArN03o"></a>MargOH! Channinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07793638409909249921noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929195.post-41140471560848950422012-12-20T15:40:00.000-08:002012-12-20T15:40:15.851-08:00MargOH!'s Tale of "The Holiday Ho"
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Holiday Ho</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Its’ Christmas eve, just one night on this street<br />
He’s late, waiting for Santa to get here on his beat<br />
Don’t wanna pick up some John or some Mark, Jack or Steve<br />
Just to get a ride, some heat to warm up these frozen <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>feet</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>can’t wait for
Santa any longer<br />
It’s a John I need the winds getting stronger <br />
To the point their engines they<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>sound<br />
They’ll be pantin, but where is Santa to be found<br />
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Santa Baby its cold outside<br />
Dancing and prancing just to stay warm<br />
When john pulls up aside for a ride<br />
The price is right but it’s just a <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Geo Storm</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Finally got a ride, puttin’ on a show go, go, go<br />
Workin hard on this meat, bitch ain’t got no heat<br />
Rather be back on the street ,waitin for Santa, wouldn’t cha know<br />
It’s the plight of the Holiday ho</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Then on the trunk there rose such a clatter<br />
I stuck my head through the sunroof to see what was the matter<br />
It was jolly old saint Nick, he smiled, how you doing my Rick<br />
He said ho, ho and away we go on his sleigh, could it get any
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">He<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>wrapped me in his arms
as he turned up the heat,<br />
You see this sleighs got electric heated seats as we rode, rode , rode<br />
Dancing and prancing on his pole as he was dropping<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>his gifts so neat<br />
Warm as bunny as we set down on my roof, when he shot his load so sweet</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">He swept me down the chimney with care, good ole <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>jolly Saint Nick<br />
Then tucked me into bed and said I’ll see ya next year<br />
Come sooner next time so you can have more Rick my dear<br />
Ho, ho , ho you put on a hell of a show as he slapped my rear<br />
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As he turned to go he dropped his money filled sack that lasts all year<br />
With a wink and a nod he said I love you my Rick<br />
A <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>moment I pondered,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>then shouted ,Santa don’t go, let me suck
your dick<br />
But he was gone in a wonder, with a <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>jolly ho, ho, ho</span></div>
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ran to the window to see him go, my heart filled with joy <br />
Santa saved me from the streets and I’m forever his boy<br />
For on Christmas eve, just one night a year Jolly old Saint Nick will appear<br />
Take it from me, for this I know ,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>with
a nod and a wink ,I’m his holiday ho</span>MargOH! Channinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07793638409909249921noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929195.post-89175790473321737972012-12-17T09:53:00.000-08:002012-12-17T09:53:19.225-08:00Where have all the Diva's gone?Hey Kids,<br />
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I was watching VH-1's Diva's Live which used to showcase actual Diva's but after watching last night I was left feeling like they don't exist any longer. Sure, there were the tributes to Donna Summer and Whitney Houston but the performances these girls gave were sub-par in my opinion. I always feel that if you are going to pay tribute then sing their songs the way they would, in their arrangements, to me this is a tribute. To give an example Beyonce sang "The Way We Were" for Barbra at the Kennedy Center Honors and she did it with Barbra's arrangement and it was breath taking. You can't take "Last Dance" and do vocal runs on the last few notes...get someone who can actually do the song or maybe Adam Lambert should have just taken it because he could do it. It was just weird!<br />
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Kelly Clarkson, though a wonderful singer, is just not powerful enough. I really think she should start writing and singing more of her own material. I can see she sings from pain so why not write about it and maybe she will connect to her inner Diva. Miley Cyrus is again another great vocalist but i always feel like she is looking around wondering if she is doing okay, i don't always see the connection in her performances but i do love the new look and kudos for tackling Billy Idol. Then there was the horribly wrong cover of "Groove is in the Heart", I really don't even know what to say other than Natasha don't do that again, but then some gal ran up on stage to do the little rap part and I thought she was good but then she ran off...Who was that? Ciara was fab with her dance moves and did seem like she had some moments. I did like her song, it was good dance pop.<br />
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Unfortunately the show in general seemed as if they had not rehearsed enough...and when Nene Leakes introduction is probably the most DIVA moment then there is a problem...<br />
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You know me kids...I'm not usually one to get all bent about things like this but MargOH! was having a WTF moment over this show. Though Paloma Faith was a stand out for me I didn't think she was given a very good reception by the audience compared to some of the others. Hopefully this will give her a boost and give the world a little more of an eccentric twist on what it is to be a DIVA...<br />
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Hell I'm still working on it and it ain't easy...Now Let me put on my Judy, Barbra, Cher and Joan Baez...OH! she is a DIVA which I didn't realize until the other night...<br />
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Go get your DIVA on kids...<br />
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Kisses, MargOH!<br />
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MargOH! Channinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07793638409909249921noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929195.post-353110842564221882012-12-05T08:22:00.001-08:002012-12-05T08:22:48.654-08:00One night with Lindsay LohanOH! dear what can I say about Lindsay Lohan that hasn't already been said? <br />
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A lot! <br />
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I actually never met the girl until last week (even though I was her body double for her fainting scene in Liz and Dick. Yes, I was the lump on the floor) when my pal and voice over queen Meredith held a Liz and Dick viewing soiree. I was shocked to walk in and see Lindsay lying across a plush velvet couch eating corn chips. I had no idea the star of the show was going to be there. It was to be a caftan and faux diamond studded evening but Lindsay was dressed in tight jeans and a baby tee. <br />
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OH! well at least there would be a bit of glamour in respect to Elizabeth I thought since myself , MAN-ee, Meredith and our lovely housemate Betony were dripping in Caftan's and faux diamonds. Lindsay said "Hi" and muttered "You look rad guys" in a husky voice filled with flem and cigarettes. She then barked at me "Get me more corn chips". I of course responded "Excuse me, do you know who I am?" Then looked at MAN-ee and said "Quick go get corn chips" in which he rolled his eyes in disgust but quickly headed out the door while demanding not to open the booze until he got back. Still a bit confused as to what she was doing at the soiree as our hostess scurried us to the bathroom telling Lindsay we'd be right back.<br />
Meredith went on to explain how she had tweeted Lindsay about our excitement to see Liz and Dick. She never responded so in a bit of joke Meredith re tweeted that Lindsay isn't responding to her tweets because she must be embarrassed by the bad reviews and adding she was a skank .<br />
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To her surprise Lindsay sent her a direct tweet and told her she was alone in a hotel room in manhattan but wanted to join the party. She said she wanted to be with her fans! Though still in shock I thought this was very Joan Crawford of her and said "How sweet". Meredith went on to explain that it wasn't all that sweet because when she arrived she started searching for party favors. I laughed and pulled out a noise maker from my purse and twirled it. "Not that type of party favor MargOH!" Meredith whispered and Betony chuckled. I responded "You mean drugs"....Merdedith replied yes and she was having none of it. <br />
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We crept back out to the living room where Lindsay was crunching and counting down to the Liz and Dick countdown clock on Lifetime. She then spun around and snapped 'Got any weed? you look like the type". I scoffed and said "I may wear too much make up and occasionally enjoy a spliff but I'm no pothead , I prefer booze and certainly don't carry it with me darling". I pulled out 2 bottles of champagne and said "I have Champers, like a drinky?". I popped it open and quickly poured her a glass and texted MAN-ee to see if he were still at the store and he replied he was so i asked him to try and get some no-doze. <br />
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Betony and Meredith were trying to comfort her as she read through the New York Times review and explained how she thought she was going to win an Oscar. They tried to explain to the poor dear that she could only win an Emmy or possibly a Golden Globe. I added " I wouldn't be surprised if you won a Golden Globe, Pia Zadora did"...She smiled and thanked us before diving back into the bag of corn chips.<br />
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MAN-ee came running in with corn chips and then slipped me the no-doze which i quickly crushed up in the bathroom. Back in my days of running a bordello in Bangkok I would have the girls snort this crap instead of cocaine. They thought they were all party girls but they were just hyperactive hookers. <br />
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Just as Liz and Dick started the four of us carried out what looked like lines of cocaine on a gorgeous antique beveled mirror (Meredith has such lovely taste). Lindsay's eyes widened and she placed her hand over her heart and said " Awe, you guys are the best, I don't know what I'd do without my fans" and proceeded to blow every line on that mirror, literally. She hacked and then sneezed! It flew all over the floor and television covering poor Liz and Dick in a white haze! She screamed and fell to floor in a fit of rage and angst I'd never seen from her before. Much better than what was going on in her scenes in Liz and Dick. She even licked the flat screen with such grace and elegance as if she were performing fellatio on it. It was like a master class in acting. Go figure?<br />
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We were all standing stunned in silence when she got up and watched a bit of the movie. Then said "I love you guys, you rock, but I'm so bored" as if she were repeating the line from the film but again much better. Then she Threw an empty bottle of champagne against the wall grabbed her things and opened the closet door and walked into it and slammed the door behind her. Then she reappeared, grabbed the full bag of corn chips giving us a look of disdain, opened the other door , exited and slammed it.<br />
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That was our one night with Lindsay Lohan which in the end was so much better than Liz and Dick. I'm just thankful none of us decided to ask her if she wanted her fortune told. Also let this be a lesson learned sometimes you get what you tweet for...<br />
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See ya at the party kids!<br />
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MargOH!<br />
MargOH! Channinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07793638409909249921noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929195.post-37807095264147186722012-12-04T09:20:00.001-08:002012-12-04T09:54:40.001-08:00Everything ChangesKids, <br />
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In the past few months I've been in such a funk which isn't usually like me! You all know that. I usually dust myself off and make a martini and party up. I've been trying hard to turn that frown upside down...did I just say that? <br />
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Anywho, I had a dream last night that I was walking down a corridor with lots of doors. I kept trying to open the doors but none would until I got to the last one. My grandmother was sitting in her chair eating cheese balls. She loved cheese balls. She turned to me and said "I'm so proud of you, want some cheese balls?" I asked what she was proud of as i took a handful of cheese balls and all she said was "Count your blessings". I got up and walked to the door and said good bye. She then said in her usual way "Don't say goodbye, say so long"... <br />
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I feel much better today. <br />
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I'm thinking its not so bad! This has been a good year ,though scattered with a few health issues, I've done a lot. I achieved goals of performing in a festival (HOT) for the first time and i got to do it with my Man-ee. I also had a hugely succesful performance of "Tipsy" at Dixon Place which got a rave review. I got my first critics pick in TONY. I got my first standing Ovation which was so weird and made me down champagne like a bigger drunk than I already am. I acheived another goal that will go unnamed because that whole experience was a total WTF moment that I'm still wondering WTF happened (and has contributed to my funk). I worked on some fabulous projects with Tara Mateik who I think is an absolutely brilliant man and hope to work with him in the future again...<br />
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I officially am registered as a songwriter and was called a "celebrated vocalist" which in my mind I never thought possible. I'm no longer afraid to dive into my singing and see whats there for me to discover and I even took my first vocal lesson. <br />
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The latest fab thing is that the composers of "Everything Changes" are going to come back together and write me a song. I'm really over the moon about that and feel it is such a compliment that they want to. Both Brian Feinstein and Diana Hansen-Young have been so supportive of my work since they saw the show and really want me to succeed. That's so special! <br />
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I still have so much more that I want to do! So goals need to be set and I'm thinking about it kids...At least for today I'm optimistic and want to plow through. <br />
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As I reflect though I wanted to thank all the people who helped me this year. My Tipsy family, Jarad, Darryl, Crystal, MAN-ee,Mike D(wardrobe mistress to the stars) Thom, Andrew, Nicole, Kim, Pepperica Swirl and Flotilla (who perfomed with us at Dixon,what a blast). Thanks to I.R. Marin for helping me realize my vision for incorporating video elements into the show, loved it...To Arden Astin for playing Baby MargOH!<br />
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Then of course our "Skanks in Pearls" kids, Della, Legs, Rikki, Rique Shaw, Dolly, Kevin and Brandon B, it was really a fun ass show and we'll do some more in 2013. <br />
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OH! and I wanted to thank the darlin Sloan Rollins for all the nice things he said about my shows ; 0 )... The guys at Fierth.com , Winnie at Edge NY, NEXT, Time Out NY, 2bexposed.com, Tym Moss at Artists exposed radio, Will Clark , Joe E. Jeffries and Kevin Novinski for their press, filming and notices on their blogs, etc. All of this but still at times I feel like no one knows who the hell I am...lol<br />
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Thanks to Katy and Ellie from Dixon Place for taking a chance on the old lady. The staff at Spincycle/Beechman for their support for the September show.<br />
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Also my family and MAN-ee's family for their constant support of MargOH! . Then also a huge thanks to all the people who came out to support us and you know who you are...without you kids...I'm nothin!! <br />
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Also I'm nothin without my gayiance MAN-ee...he's the glue kids and I love him. <br />
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Dear this post could be my oscar's acceptance speech...ooh yes! set that as a goal...lol <br />
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Then of course thanks to Nana Clayton for paying me a visit last night...I needed that...<br />
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Everything Changes but your loved ones are always with you. <br />
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"Don't say goodbye, say so long" <br />
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Cheers, MargOH! MargOH! Channinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07793638409909249921noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929195.post-724737371813526292012-11-24T09:55:00.001-08:002012-11-24T10:21:25.144-08:00It's not my first time at the rodeoHey Kids,
It surely isn't my first time at the rodeo. You see when I was a little girl my mother Sully wasn't the most nurturing. When I asked her about my birth she told me
she had me on a fishing boat in a raging storm. She said because of the waves and the rocking of the boat I shot out like Orca across the deck and right into a lobster trap which she just decided to turn into my crib. My father salty corroborated the story so I thought it was the truth.
Flash foward to the age of six I believe when my mother took me to my first fishing rodeo where the prize for catching the biggest fish was a dinner at Lobster Larry's down by the docks. Now Looking back I can't understand why it was so important to win this rodeo because my mother and father were fishmongers and could eat all the lobster they wanted. My mother was a shrew that day carrying on about how one of us (myself or my sister Rita) had to win that damn rodeo. She was mad going over our casting technique and our pull and jerk of the rod...my hands were bleeding...
It was a rough competiton and there were a lot of kids trying to catch the biggest trout. I was on fire that day and was pulling trout like a master. Though they were all quite small. Sully would balk "it's too small", slap me with it and throw it back in.
Finally after about three hours I latched onto a big one. It took me Sully and my sister Rita all our might to reel it in. It was huge. It came in weighing at 10.5 pounds. We all jumped for joy because there was only 10.5 minutes left to the end of the rodeo. We knew it was ours! Sully was sidling up to Larry of Lobster Larry's. He was also judging the competition.
Then the unbelieveable happened! Little Joey Jorganson caught onto another big one and he wrestled in a trout that looked about the same size as ours. He and his mother ran over holding their big catch but Larry was nowhere to be found. I also realized Sully wasn't around either so I started walking around as everyone was in a state waiting for little Joey to weigh his fish. I walked over to the little boat house on the dock becuase the door was ajar slightly. I peaked in to see Sully on her knee's appearing to be choking on something. I swung open the door and ran to try and help her when I saw Larry standing over her. I pushed him away to see the biggest trout with only one eye I'd ever seen. I screamed when the trout spit on me with a hot white goop. Sully pushed me to the floor and told me I was a stupid little girl while Larry pulled up his waders and ran out. Mother took her fingers and wiped away the goop from my face and ate it! Yuk! "It's just fish eggs she said" . She then led me back to the crowd where Larry was about to weigh Little Joeys fish. It came in at what Larry said was 10.4 pounds but to me it looked like 10.7. Joey's mother was about to balk when Larry threw the fish back in the water and winked in my mothers direction.
I yelled out "why don't you weigh that trout you caught Larry,it's huge"!! Sully coverd my mouth and laughed uncomfortably. We were declared the winners of the 25th Annual Bangor Trout Rodeo under 12 age division. I proudly stood with my trophy trout with Lobster Larryfor the local newspaper.
Later that night after Sully scrubbed all that sticky stuff out of my hair I kept thinking about what I saw but was afraid to ask Sully about Larry's odd looking trout. Though I did tell her I was feeling guilty because I thought Little Joey Jorganson had won because his fish looked bigger. Sully grabbed me by the shoulders and assured me I won fair and square. Then she looked at me and said something I didn't understand until many years later, "Sometimes a lady has to bob on a twelve inch trout to be able to enjoy a two pound Lobster"
Funny thing is either myself or my sister Rita won the fishing rodeo every year until Lobster Larry was shot dead by his wife because she said he was sharing his trouser trout with every girl in town.
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It's obviously not his first time at the rodeo kids...
See ya at the party...
Kisses, MargOH!
MargOH! Channinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07793638409909249921noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929195.post-71000616839524940722012-08-20T09:05:00.000-07:002012-08-20T09:05:51.217-07:00MargOH!'s playing 42nd StreetHey kids,
You all know I've been working my buns off over the past few years..well 40 years but who is counting...
Kids, I'm so proud of the work I've done to evolve as an artist and entertainer. Over the years I've had many ups and downs...drank many gin and tonics, vodka and tonics, rum and tonics, whiskey and tonics....and so on..and so on...
I'd set so many goals for myself that sometimes it never seemed i'd get any of them accomplished. Slowly I gathered so many great people to help me along the journey of living out my dreams and to these people i am so grateful...MAN-ee, Jarad, Thom, Crystal, Mike D. Darryl, Nellie, Nicole, GG, Dulce... Too many to name...
In the past few years I've checked off so many goals...being a songwriter, performing at Dixon Place and being part of a Festival (HOT)...Being recognized as a singer in my own right, broadening my audience. These are all milestones for me but most of all what i've gained in the past few years is confidence. I think this was the hardest goal to achieve. I am no longer afraid to fail, this is confidence. I am no longer worried that no one will understand what I'm trying to say through my work. It's been a long road and I really have done things the way i'm comfortable with...it may not have been the easy way but it's what I chose and am proud that I never have had to change my vision to be recognized as a perfomer.
In 2007 I started my original show "what makes a legend drink more?" which has evolved into the fabulous show "Tipsy". It's funny that we'll be returning to 42nd street where it all began. when we performed at the Beechman back then we had nothing but ambition, they were tough shows...i won't go into details but they were tough...OH! BOY...
This time around things are going to be different. I'm returning to this venue confident and ready to go. I got my dirty martini and damn good show and a fabulous team of people around me....
I'm so very proud of everything I've accomplished and so grateful to those who are involved... In my wildest dreams I never thought I could get this far but now I know I deserve to be here...I worked for it kids...well i mean there have been a few casting couches along the way but...I mean really...
Come to Tipsy!!
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Kisses, MargOH!MargOH! Channinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07793638409909249921noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929195.post-46423741293627321342012-08-02T04:17:00.000-07:002012-08-02T04:17:44.642-07:00Skanks in Pearls gets great reviewHey Kids,
MargOH! and MAN-ee got a fabulous write up in <a href="http://www.edgenewyork.com/entertainment/theatre/reviews/theatre_reviews/135420/skanks_in_pearls">Edge NY</a>
It was a great show and we are going to look into a new venue to do this show
monthly. WE love working with other artists and givin up the skank...
Love all you Skanks in Pearls...
MargOH!MargOH! Channinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07793638409909249921noreply@blogger.com44tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929195.post-28434308380277033642012-07-18T09:59:00.000-07:002012-07-18T09:59:39.486-07:00MargOH! Channing is Tipsy returns 9/28Hey kids,
MargOH! is thrilled to say "MargOH! Channing is Tipsy" will be
back on the boards September 28 10PM at the Laurie Beechman Theater brought to
you by www.spincyclenyc.com. More details to follow
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my new monthly show at Dixon Place as part of the
2012 HOT Festival called Skanks in Pearls July 28 9:30PM</b>
Also I am performing in World Famous Bobs show down at Coney Island
It's a drag race...That is July 20 at 10PM.
Then In September I am performing Tipsy with Spincycle at the
Laurie Beechman Theater September 28 10PM
I'm also working with Tara Mateik to reprise my role as Judy
Garland on her Project Men with Missing parts so that is exciting.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbOJnr_AFGTnyOO0S5m0CRjUAto5a8LSWN9JLOmD_V5jCHzCOr46LfA96Nz3ZmmXszPotz27ERec9DWxUVXb5x5UOmhTUreHBP6O_mbS4KV4mW9e5mwr86IfRs35-9Sqx2hAYP/s1600/skanksinpearlsteaser2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left:1em; margin-right:1em"><img border="0" height="266" width="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbOJnr_AFGTnyOO0S5m0CRjUAto5a8LSWN9JLOmD_V5jCHzCOr46LfA96Nz3ZmmXszPotz27ERec9DWxUVXb5x5UOmhTUreHBP6O_mbS4KV4mW9e5mwr86IfRs35-9Sqx2hAYP/s400/skanksinpearlsteaser2.jpg" /></a>MargOH! Channinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07793638409909249921noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929195.post-70955750833630231892012-04-04T09:03:00.004-07:002012-04-04T09:17:21.507-07:00Tipsy gets rave review from Edge NY<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJxw6p7dQLPoxAV_41uNvsNPvsnPmds6ypzpET-Rn7063UlCoEJZuGPj8gtSR1UWEvYPzPgJmOoC5lmH1Rgnd4khkQQUbS_dmEdgJ7y9ob7_feUSax6Yi-okDrs1owFXUJsxS/s1600/MargOh_Tipsy-160.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUJxw6p7dQLPoxAV_41uNvsNPvsnPmds6ypzpET-Rn7063UlCoEJZuGPj8gtSR1UWEvYPzPgJmOoC5lmH1Rgnd4khkQQUbS_dmEdgJ7y9ob7_feUSax6Yi-okDrs1owFXUJsxS/s400/MargOh_Tipsy-160.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727580032810880946" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjrKjRhrDG0OK7X1dGEWPtPegeuAxEfqUNMSC5SROZOsNEVYqpbM-f-4s3MZW7LalpqPK6kRtws_nTxblRmxKnfEEogakA8nABxqIAAcClrXfPNMHtgyHZFDPYzRBBhN-AixHk/s1600/MargOh_Tipsy-80.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjrKjRhrDG0OK7X1dGEWPtPegeuAxEfqUNMSC5SROZOsNEVYqpbM-f-4s3MZW7LalpqPK6kRtws_nTxblRmxKnfEEogakA8nABxqIAAcClrXfPNMHtgyHZFDPYzRBBhN-AixHk/s400/MargOh_Tipsy-80.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5727579058809395954" /></a><br />Hey Kids,<br /><br />MargOH! gets a fabulous write up from Sloan Rollins of Edge NY. Getting <br />reviews isn't always easy and they can go either way so its hard to<br />know how to feel when you know someone is out there writing about you.<br />i'm just glad that everything clicked the other night and the show was fabulous and<br />Sloan really liked it and what a relief http://www.edgenewyork.com/entertainment/theatre/reviews/performance/131119/margoh!_channing_is_tipsy<br /><br />Check it out...Kisses, MargOH!MargOH! Channinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07793638409909249921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929195.post-50985742550586285382012-03-02T06:31:00.003-08:002012-03-02T06:37:58.111-08:00MargOH! Channing is Tipsy at Dixon Place<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja_npI9lypKP27wlfh9hC8cx1Pl3RqexG5k8SNaYJvwVRU3chN9Tux3Z6FeStKn7bIgTuBu7ZgJ5stLptneFH8EFH-XcmfZZaJCm_CcEeyxS3g9uzg-ZdahjRVvNmPQFU-mNpB/s1600/MargOH%2521_stairs_BW_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja_npI9lypKP27wlfh9hC8cx1Pl3RqexG5k8SNaYJvwVRU3chN9Tux3Z6FeStKn7bIgTuBu7ZgJ5stLptneFH8EFH-XcmfZZaJCm_CcEeyxS3g9uzg-ZdahjRVvNmPQFU-mNpB/s400/MargOH%2521_stairs_BW_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715308993487652210" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl1rkBWrAlUVfwtrwOPfZ9qOic0eTaOyN1bUGPJc83ACGk406YV6XWF_0KsLnBDsfPIrQT4D3kKN5GRFw2dNvdlXWNvvL267TU9UUlwnkB7bXThAkzXcLCIQcyLV6hwY6hM2Pz/s1600/MargOH%2521_Cig_1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl1rkBWrAlUVfwtrwOPfZ9qOic0eTaOyN1bUGPJc83ACGk406YV6XWF_0KsLnBDsfPIrQT4D3kKN5GRFw2dNvdlXWNvvL267TU9UUlwnkB7bXThAkzXcLCIQcyLV6hwY6hM2Pz/s400/MargOH%2521_Cig_1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5715308882613259906" /></a><br />Hey Kids.<br /><br />MargOH! is hitting the stage at Dixon Place March 30 9:30PM. You can get tix<br />here https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/pe/9589095<br /><br />This is really exciting for me and a huge time in my life. I'll be singing original songs, sloshy standards and an all new song from Mimi Le Duck that I love. It's called Everything Changes and it really is a challenge for me to sing but I'm working so hard on it and its going to be so pretty and sad and well sung..so come see it bitches...LOL<br /><br />Love ya kids, MargOH!MargOH! Channinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07793638409909249921noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929195.post-44673007036688093742011-11-07T08:01:00.000-08:002011-11-07T08:04:57.167-08:00MargOH! Channing is Tipsy againIt's been forever kids and I know I need to blog more and I will but the big news is I have a show November 18 9:30PM at The Duplex<br /><br />Check details out here <a href="http://fierth.com/2011/10/margoh-channing-in-%e2%80%9cmargoh-channing-is-tipsy-11182011/"></a><br /><br />See you at the party Kids!! XO, MMargOH! Channinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07793638409909249921noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929195.post-82855903690719363532011-05-15T09:21:00.000-07:002011-05-15T09:23:37.194-07:00MargOH! on Broadway worldHey kids,<br /><br />I got some press for my new show <a href="http://cabaret.broadwayworld.com/article/MargOH-Channing-is-Tipsy-Plays-The-Duplex-610-20110513">"MargOH! Channing is Tipsy"</a> on Broadwayworld.MargOH! Channinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07793638409909249921noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929195.post-1852962088983355712011-05-06T06:49:00.000-07:002011-05-06T06:53:17.297-07:00MargOH! Channing is Tipsy<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM3g7_yGu4I7py7XPtUCp-aV4eB2w1SS7cp6lotue9JuE8mS8f5ZVp4HmRfvhq2cV5AeWRmABAyRi_Nnc2tlRWKkIOcnkHCDrBCnb7YxVW3pkJ7snZ6MkXI1vYajuS4bqy4SVt/s1600/MargOHpink.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiM3g7_yGu4I7py7XPtUCp-aV4eB2w1SS7cp6lotue9JuE8mS8f5ZVp4HmRfvhq2cV5AeWRmABAyRi_Nnc2tlRWKkIOcnkHCDrBCnb7YxVW3pkJ7snZ6MkXI1vYajuS4bqy4SVt/s400/MargOHpink.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603600676894861586" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF9ySejqcCLG5UxMhFMr8jlwml8WGnQJMCqsfJ69Pw54YGwzvTae3RP4PZX9FxWvieOj_yWPV3FBOMUsDcglD-GGBmKxtybm69Qh5BJEugVuR7utLlylY-8emRysNXVtLhdqMA/s1600/margohtipsyfrontcover2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 310px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF9ySejqcCLG5UxMhFMr8jlwml8WGnQJMCqsfJ69Pw54YGwzvTae3RP4PZX9FxWvieOj_yWPV3FBOMUsDcglD-GGBmKxtybm69Qh5BJEugVuR7utLlylY-8emRysNXVtLhdqMA/s400/margohtipsyfrontcover2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5603600570135367250" /></a><br />Hey Kids,<br /><br />I have a new show in June. MargOH! Channing is Tipsy. Check out the flyer.<br />I've written two new songs and lots of new material...<br /><br />See ya at the party Kids! <br /><br />XO, MargOH!MargOH! Channinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07793638409909249921noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7929195.post-75616598767855071712011-03-29T07:50:00.000-07:002011-04-02T08:19:47.799-07:00Only in New York City<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxS40bVrvioe18kdlum0FKrSNIxAUiPS-7xNTgY4gV5bVzbT61Ed5OLFUcqY0i9v2bPDVDD6127IqRAm3IIDnAx9TKyQVyVur1_A7asHTFx2CwV5wokWVu4h_N-EUgqYOAqhJQ/s1600/Penny+leaving.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxS40bVrvioe18kdlum0FKrSNIxAUiPS-7xNTgY4gV5bVzbT61Ed5OLFUcqY0i9v2bPDVDD6127IqRAm3IIDnAx9TKyQVyVur1_A7asHTFx2CwV5wokWVu4h_N-EUgqYOAqhJQ/s400/Penny+leaving.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590263697976208946" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizbol0a92R3sPHQaUjzRnHzNTwiur3cNPRMuIyltt5LJpb21Nj8VTWmqEF-YfsqYWOFNnUgMjMr5_4XmNAJ0OSZ9CzW6jGSx5DULj3_1IhtNVcKnPYpEQy0cn-ovNz2N8LvUIH/s1600/Margohandgerry.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 266px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizbol0a92R3sPHQaUjzRnHzNTwiur3cNPRMuIyltt5LJpb21Nj8VTWmqEF-YfsqYWOFNnUgMjMr5_4XmNAJ0OSZ9CzW6jGSx5DULj3_1IhtNVcKnPYpEQy0cn-ovNz2N8LvUIH/s400/Margohandgerry.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590263591765268114" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYgBqQ-osjZEBzk0tH9g31PYtMuBLAFq39ZhqjvVBSUkjv7mYRXcJyf8AeDNGyxuf3rFkoz-z7nomM1QnpS356f-jOPqniKp2Lr1mU_iaN3poldjS8HQVpaecXtl0YEIaL-NKO/s1600/margOHliza3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 263px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYgBqQ-osjZEBzk0tH9g31PYtMuBLAFq39ZhqjvVBSUkjv7mYRXcJyf8AeDNGyxuf3rFkoz-z7nomM1QnpS356f-jOPqniKp2Lr1mU_iaN3poldjS8HQVpaecXtl0YEIaL-NKO/s400/margOHliza3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590262963680902370" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi03gG8bhhbpkHCxSd09a1A8a5KQXZ4dzKgGAr40gxFj2ocRFrL4hR0clgriSxn7wpt-d5_nVaOrTWEYY9FyT1tio8lgv0d_kbuNzWz3rWGpy7dx_p4AM8vZHWdX2xi548HtqWg/s1600/margohandpudge.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 293px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi03gG8bhhbpkHCxSd09a1A8a5KQXZ4dzKgGAr40gxFj2ocRFrL4hR0clgriSxn7wpt-d5_nVaOrTWEYY9FyT1tio8lgv0d_kbuNzWz3rWGpy7dx_p4AM8vZHWdX2xi548HtqWg/s400/margohandpudge.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5589524062498447970" /></a><br />Hey Kids,<br /><br />Gerry Visco vamps it up!<br /><br /><br />On Monday night I performed at Gerry Visco's show "The Gerry Party" at The Wild Project. It was one of those crazy nights that only can happen in New York City – and I LOVED it, kids! Just like the old days!<br /><br />I think Gerry's vision was to have a loose party style show. Things got loose for sure..including my Gay Fiancé MAN-ee Champagne drooling over Gio Black Peter and Fixx Invictus! Ah, well, I can't blame him, Gio does have a gorgeous cock. Anyway, I love Gerry Visco and think she is an amazing woman, who has a heart of gold and gorgeous rack (we have so much in common!). <br /><br />Once the show got started there wasn't any formal line-up so we just had to decide when to go on, etc. This was part of Gerry's vision I think... some of the other performers were Charlie Demos, Gabe Fuller The Virgin Queen, Katie Madonna Lee, Rico Noguchi and the legendary Penny Arcade. The unexpected addition to the cast was a pit bull named Sir Pudge, the canine roommate to Cole Nahal the director of the show.<br /><br />I went on after Charlie Demos and his sexy girls including the gorgeous Kristen Tabbutt, who sexily hypnotized the audience with their Black Widow number. Charlie is an edgy performer who is always on point. I admire him! He's not only talented but also a very nice guy...<br /><br />Although Cole was the director of the show, he said that Gerry was not a force to be controlled and suggested that it might be a good time to join her onstage and shake the crowd up. So I sauntered onto the stage and deep tongued Gerry to get her attention – and get her off the stage. The woman knows how to use those lips! Anyway after tongue fucking Gerry I took the mic and I did a few of my standard jokes - to zero laughter. I thought to myself...”remind me not to tell these again when I'm sober!” My last heart tugging anecdote about my mother telling me I was as pretty as Liza Minnelli - from 80 feet away did strike a chord so I figured it was a good point to wow the kids and busted into Liza's “New York New York”. <br /><br />To my confusion, dismay and then eventual delight Sir Pudge walked on stage half way through the number. What IS a queen to do? Go with it...Kids! I have to say it was one of the best performances I've ever done. I even got a few of the audience off their feet...Thank you Pudge, you and I were amazing - let’s work together again soon.<br /><br />On next was Gabe Fuller who really is an excellent singer and songwriter. I adore "The Virgin Queen" and his make-up is flawless...tips please Gabe! After this there was a sing along of "You are my sunshine". I joined in and danced with the lovely girl playing a dead Alice in Wonderland or Edward Gorey character or something, anyway she was absolutely delightful.<br /><br />I then went out in the audience to watch what happened next. Penny Arcade took the stage. She did one of her signature numbers and all was going well. Penny can capture an audience like no one else. She is amazing! Towards the end of her monologue her music stopped and the DJ Tyler Stone got a bit flustered and tried to start the music over. Penny told him it was okay and to just go with it – she was in the middle of her monologue and didn’t want to lose the flow...he snapped back and told her "Your five minutes were up five minutes ago", he may have used the word "bitch" but I wasn't certain. Penny in her diva style picked up the mic stand, threw it to the floor and walked off the stage. <br /><br />In all the chaos Katie Madonna Lee ran up on stage, grabbed the mic from Gerry and started telling at Tyler to apologize to Penny. She told him he was nothing and Penny was a legend and he should fucking apologize. The drama, kids! I very nearly peed myself – I was certainly wet (but that could have been the gin spilling out of a drink from the rather messy creature next to me). But then Penny came from backstage with her coat in hand, smile on her face and hugged Katie for defending her and then also hugged DJ Tyler and walked out. Since I adore Penny so much I took that as my cue to hit the road...<br /><br />I stepped into the dressing room and was applying my cold cream and had slipped on my dressing gown when Ricky Jones came in, took one startled look at me and said "The blush really fell off that rose"... <br /><br />Well I never! BUT as with Miss Arcade I am impervious to embarrassment and don't really give a shit what people think of my looks! MargOH! had been a glammed up drag queen all weekend and was simply done! <br /><br />In the end MAN-ee and I had a really fabulous time. I have to thank Gerry for asking me to perform. It truly was one of those unique, weird and zany evenings that you can only find in one place in the world. I can’t wait until the next installment – I hope to see you there!<br /><br />Only in New York City kids...<br /> <br />Kisses, MargOH!MargOH! Channinghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07793638409909249921noreply@blogger.com2