Ask Jana Banana

[DashingDan]

This from Nicksfix:

from Eric XXX in New Haven
What Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic/Electric Guitar & Amp Does Stevie Nicks Own?

Jana's answer:
Hi Eric. I apologize, but I have no idea.

Dear Jana, please don't apologize!!! You are light and love. Thank YOU once again for providing ME with another nugget of non-information.

[skcin]

I know! Why are they posting these non-answers to these stupid questions? And why do people keep asking her stuff about Stevie? She obviously doesn't know that much about the woman's personal life, and why would she?

She should reply

"Dear Eric,

How the f*ck would I know?

Love, Jana Banana"

BTW, Dan, that's obviously her name from now on. :thumbsup:

[DashingDan]

Right on!

But for now, I must simply wait to get skinned alive by the Jana Banana fans out there...

I know! Why are they posting these non-answers to these stupid questions? And why do people keep asking her stuff about Stevie? She obviously doesn't know that much about the woman's personal life, and why would she?

She should reply

"Dear Eric,

How the f*ck would I know?

Love, Jana Banana"

BTW, Dan, that's obviously her name from now on. :thumbsup:

[DavidMn]

It sure gave me a good laugh for the day.:lol:

[gldstwmn]

Why the hell would you print an answer like that? It's kind of ridiculous.

[DavidMn]

Yeah, Jana's form Minnesota too. Kinda makes us look bad when she answers stuff like that.:laugh:

[JazmenFlowers]

Why the hell would you print an answer like that? It's kind of ridiculous.
exactly. why take up room with that when they could post an ACTUAL response?

[DavidMn]

exactly. why take up room with that when they could post an ACTUAL response?
It's probablt been so slow there, they needed to come up with something.:laugh:

[SuzeQuze]

Okay, that's rediculous. :rolleyes: They might have well have just posted "_____________________", same thing.

[mikeschmike]

I've never liked Jana, whether it be behind a microphone or computer. I got to see Sharon and Mindy at a SYW show, and loved the sound.

Then I got to see Sharon and Jana on the Gold Dust tour. Not so much...

[David]

I've never liked Jana, whether it be behind a microphone or computer. I wouldn't recognize her if she stood up in my soup.

[ELIUD]

Sometimes, when I feel I've been extra cruel and deserve to be punished, I read the Ask the Backup Singers section of the Nicksfix.

[JazmenFlowers]

as a bitchy sidenote, Jana pronounces her name JaYna...so it wouldn't really rhyme with banana. :)

[skcin]

as a bitchy sidenote, Jana pronounces her name JaYna...so it wouldn't really rhyme with banana. :)


Reeally? Well screw that, I'm not about to let that bitch ruin this for us. ;)

Jana Insane-ah

Jana Lame-ah

Nope, forget it, she's Jan-ah Banana. Sorry.

[JazmenFlowers]

Reeally? Well screw that, I'm not about to let that bitch ruin this for us. ;)

Jana Insane-ah

Jana Lame-ah

Nope, forget it, she's Jan-ah Banana. Sorry.
lmao. I will let it slide this time. :D

JaYna BanaYna works...

[gldstwmn]

Sometimes, when I feel I've been extra cruel and deserve to be punished, I read the Ask the Backup Singers section of the Nicksfix.

I loved Lori, Sharon, Liza, Carolyn, Mindy, Lynn and Marilyn's pages. I even like Jana's page. I just wish they wouldn't post some of the lame responses.

[RockALittle250]

If she doesn't know, she could always call up Stevie and ask her, since their such close gal pals (According to Jana) :laugh:

[jkmaletic]

Reeally? Well screw that, I'm not about to let that bitch ruin this for us. ;)

Jana Insane-ah

Jana Lame-ah

Nope, forget it, she's Jan-ah Banana. Sorry.


LOLOLOLOLOLLL!!!! OMG Paula - that was frickin' funny! :laugh:

[SortaSavageLike]

Sometimes I get the impression that Jana isn't all that "there."

Unless you really think that Gold Dust Woman needs sugar-sweet pleasent harmonies. :rolleyes:

[Phoenix]

Janna bannanna is freekin hilarious!!:]

[Mageboy25]

When Janna Banana wants to hit the high notes, Janna Banana has a banana up her twatana

lol

[Johnny Stew]

In her defense, Jana has been asked some rather inane questions.
I don't know that anyone could come up with an interesting response to some of these queries.

*giggles like Beavis*
He said "queeries"
*giggles*

[BlackWidow]

Jana to me is "....a worthless thing!"
http://www.nicksfix.com/aug24b.jpg

[David]

In her defense, Jana has been asked some rather inane questions.
I don't know that anyone could come up with an interesting response to some of these queries.
All too true. The flotsam & jetsam get sent to the respondent, presumably because the moderator can't tell the difference between good questions & drivel (or is it all passed on without any interference?).

[skcin]

In her defense, Jana has been asked some rather inane questions.
I don't know that anyone could come up with an interesting response to some of these queries.

*giggles like Beavis*
He said "queeries"
*giggles*

Oh, I agree. I just don't understand why John Kinney is giving them to her, why she's answering & why he then posts them. :shrug:

[BlackWidow]

Oh, I agree. I just don't understand why John Kinney is giving them to her, why she's answering & why he then posts them. :shrug:
She has the most time to kill...???

[skcin]

OK, I guess it has to be Jana Insane-ah. :p

from Eliza in Paris
Hello Jana, do you really pronouce your name Jayna?...thats soo pretty and im glad you told us. I would have never know. Anyways, I was wondering, since now that you guys aren't touring, do you get to see Stevie and the ohers often? What do you like to do while not on tour? Thanks for answering our questions. I hope you answer mine! love and peace :-)

Jana's answer:

Hi Eliza. Yes, I pronounce it Jayna. Thank you.

I only see Stevie when we rehearse or do shows. I just saw her June 1st for a private party in Las Vegas. Those one night shows come up here and there throughout the year. I see Sharon a lot. She’s my buddy.

When I’m not touring with Stevie, I do other shows. Most recently, Sharon and I did 4 tv shows with Jewel. And I sing in about 4 other bands that play corporate parties all over the country and all over the world. I also spend time with my family and enjoy life. I like to work hard and play hard.

Love and peace to you, too.


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from Nell in Glasgow
Hi Jana...Scottish fans over here were wondering if Stevie might come to the UK on her way back from Australia...do you know of her touring plans...many thanks we love the music.

Jana's answer:

Hi Nell. There are no UK plans, but I sure hope to go back one day. You live in a wonderful part of the world.


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from Linda Conley in Geneva, Ohio
Hi Jana, In answer to your wondering if anyone knows your name is pronunced Jayna I learned of this when I looked you up on the web a few days ago. I also want to tell you I don't have a computer so I use the public library here in Geneva. I want to thank you for the time and thoughtfulness you have put in this Ask Jana stuff. You have given me one more reason to get my exercise and walk to the library almost everyday. I love reading your thoughts. I hope you have a very nice Christmas my prayers will be with you.

Jana's answer:

Hi Linda. Thanks for remembering how to pronounce my name.

I’m so happy you’re so appreciative. I want everyone to know that I care and will spend as much time as I can to answer the questions.

God bless you!


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from David Coffin in Muncie
Hi Jana: I like that name it just rings out. My Question is who name you Jana? It's a lovely name,and I love your singing... its great, and I can hear you in the back ground. I havent been to your webb site dont know how to get there... need a link, well much love, David

Jana's answer:

Hi David. Thank you so much for your sweet compliments. I’m sitting here with my parents right now and I read them your question and it made them smile. They named me. This is not a stage name. My website is janaanderson.com.

Take care.


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from Sabrina in Orange County, CA
Hi! Does a backup singer have to love the music/artist they are singing/singing with?

Jana's answer:

Hi Sabrina. I would say that it certainly makes life a lot more fun if you love the music you are performing. I love all the tours I’ve done. However, I have been paid well to sing about products in other countries that are so dorky. But, the trip was fun and people I traveled with were nice. And it was only one show. I personally couldn’t be involved in a show for more than one time that I didn’t love.

[Rickypt]

OK, I guess it has to be Jana Insane-ah. :p

Not half as insane-ah as those questions!

Hi Jana Anderson, I don't know how to find your website. Could you give me a hint?

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

[BlackWidow]

I loved Lori, Sharon, Liza, Carolyn, Mindy, Lynn and Marilyn's pages. I even like Jana's page. I just wish they wouldn't post some of the lame responses.
I was at Mindy's house over the weekend. She had a garage sale.
Her and Dean are moving to Sacramento.

:nod:

[gldstwmn]

Not half as insane-ah as those questions!

Hi Jana Anderson, I don't know how to find your website. Could you give me a hint?

:rolleyes: :rolleyes: :rolleyes:

I couldn't believe it when I saw those this morning. Four questions about how to pronounce her name?

[gldstwmn]

I was at Mindy's house over the weekend. She had a garage sale.
Her and Dean are moving to Sacramento.

:nod:

Why Sacramento? Is she planning on having more children?

[ka10]

Hi Jana Anderson, I don't know how to find your website. Could you give me a hint?
I actually went to her website to check it out -- under the "Schedule" section, it says "Begin rehearsals for upcoming tour" under January 2007. I wonder whose tour that is...?

-Kat

[amber]

Why Sacramento? Is she planning on having more children?

Or..."Why Sacramento? Is she fond of dying a slow painful death in the bowels of hell?"
:wavey:

[David]

I have my doubts that Jana ever really sang these backups.

But more on that later.

[gldstwmn]

Or..."Why Sacramento? Is she fond of dying a slow painful death in the bowels of hell?"
:wavey:


I didn't realize it was that bad.:lol:

[BTFLCHLD]

This thread might hurt Jana's feelings.











:lol:

[amber]

I didn't realize it was that bad.:lol:

:p

It is. But it's the fittest city, too - because there are a lot of rivers, trails, etc. around it, and the lifestyles in the general region tend to be very sporty. :confused:
But it's like one big suburb/stripmall city. It doesn't have many cool distinctive things, or neighborhood character. There's a couple cool spots. Also it is a hundred million degrees there. Well, 105-110 usually. And it's pretty hick for a big city.

Hopefully she'll move up the hill closer to my hometown. ;)

[Johnny Stew]

David, you've been cracking me up with your recent series of "I have my doubts... but more on that later" posts. :thumbsup:

[DashingDan]

This thread might hurt Jana's feelings.








:lol:


That's okay, cos she kills me.

[BlackWidow]

Why Sacramento? Is she planning on having more children?
Her husband Dean is a lawyer and taking a job in Sacramento.
They may have another baby soon. She kept threatening to bring out her "swag"..lol..but never did. She is very nice.:nod:

[BlackWidow]

Or..."Why Sacramento? Is she fond of dying a slow painful death in the bowels of hell?"
:wavey:
that was funny...;)

[David]

But it's like one big suburb/stripmall city. It doesn't have many cool distinctive things, or neighborhood character. There's a couple cool spots. Also it is a hundred million degrees there. Well, 105-110 usually. And it's pretty hick for a big city.
I like the Land Park area in the southwest (from the Pocket) leading all the way to Broadway, also the midtown area. I used to work at the Bee.

[mikeschmike]

from Laura in Huntington, IN
Hi Jana. Thanks for answering questions for the fans, we really appreciate it. I am also a singer and I was wondering if you could give me any advice on what to drink before/during a show to keep the throat in top form and keep it from getting sore. You are so fortunate to sing with Stevie!

Jana's answer:

Hi Laura. You’re welcome. Tea or water won’t help you at all if you’re not breathing properly or pushing to notes beyond your range when you sing. So, stay within your limits and do it with soul and fire.

But, I really only drink water or hot tea when I sing. I like ginger tea, lemon tea, and peppermint tea. Don’t use throat sprays if your throat is sore. It will trick your voice into thinking it’s okay and healthy, and that sets you up for oversinging throughout your illness and you could damage your vocal cords. Rest is the best thing for any singer.

**is she serious telling people not to sing beyond their range? I know it's a good habit not to do that but has she heard herself on Stand Back? Practice what you preach girlie...