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[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by BlackWidow

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

Why Sacramento? Is she planning on having more children?

[ka10]

Originally Posted by Rickypt

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]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

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?"

[David]

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

But more on that later.

[gldstwmn]

Originally Posted by amber

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

I didn't realize it was that bad.

[BTFLCHLD]

This thread might hurt Jana's feelings.

[amber]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

I didn't realize it was that bad.

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.
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.

[DashingDan]

Originally Posted by BTFLCHLD

This thread might hurt Jana's feelings.

That's okay, cos she kills me.

[BlackWidow]

Originally Posted by gldstwmn

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.

[BlackWidow]

Originally Posted by amber

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

that was funny...

[David]

Originally Posted by amber

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...