I graduated from my jazz degree over SEVEN YEARS AGO! And one thing I said every single year was - I need to play at the Brisbane Jazz Club and make an album.
Do you think I did this? Well kind of. I do have recordings but not an album that I have ceremoniously put out to the world.
And I have played the jazz club but just never under my own name…
You may or may not be surprised what has stopped me from making this rite of passage for aspiring jazz singers.
I’ve been too bloody scared! Like I’ve had (sorry for the TMI!) irritable bowel inducing fear.
If I’m really truthful, the thought of choosing songs, writing, arranging and organising a band and then finally performing them made me feel all kinds of resistance.
And if I had to name this fear, it is the dread of getting things wrong and being criticised. Even if the only person doing the criticising is ME.
Did you know that just by identifying your fear and being willing to release it is a powerful step towards fulfilling your heart’s greatest desires? There is a couple of other steps too but it really is as simple as that. Even just booking this show is a testament to this practice, which is a part of my work here at Fearless Singer.
So, my beautiful mates, despite feeling gut wrenching anxiety, I’m doing my first ever “Mel Lathouras” show at the Brisbane Jazz Club.
I’ve gone from hard rock resistance to being lulled into a deep surrender. AND I’m performing with the legend Harvey Blues and a dream team band. It’s going to feel good. AND… an album is brewing. Hang in this space.
Love you,
Mel X
Mel Lathouras 6-Tet at the Brisbane Jazz Club 18 June, 8pm. Get tickets here => https://fb.me/e/ILTnmIkG
