YAY!
One of my favorite beaches! Rehoboth Beach, Delaware is where I will be Sept. 5.
I'll be performing at The Blue Moon. I think the show is at 8pm. If you wanna splurge have dinner in the restaurant then see my show. The food is AWESOME! Chef Lion does incredible work and the owners Tim & Randy have been running this place with style and class.
http://bluemoonrehoboth.com/
After Rehoboth I fly to San Antonio, TX to visit Mom. I will have time to catch up on this blog. I'm going to be back-tracking. But I have no choice, I've been sooo busy with things in Los Angeles.
I want to show pictures of Marilyn's 50th Memorial and how they got me FRONT ROW SEATS! Fans from all over the world were there and wanted my autograph. As it turns out they've all seen my 'Marilyn Years' on YouTube! It was so cool.
I'll write more about it later.
xoxo
JJ
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Monday, July 30, 2012
STANDING OVATION in L.A. !!! MY SHOW WAS ALIVE!
I played in downtown L.A. (July 27) and I had a full house! I was very nervous before the show but I think it wound up going well. I got a standing ovation. :) People in L.A do not give standing o's that easily.
I worked hard with Tim Hicks on the editing. Tim was able to bring my show to a whole new visual level. I loved the visuals for Amy Winehouse, Elvis, Billie Holiday, Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Sonny & Cher, Fashionista and so much more... The videos did not distract, they enhanced my show. I felt the show was more beautiful - more alive.
Thursday, July 19, 2012
"HISTORY REPEATING" AN AUDIO / VISUAL EVENT
Yesterday I had my first rehearsal for my show "HISTORY REPEATING."
I am so exhilarated by the guys I hired who will handle the VIDEO VISUALS on stage.
We have put together a special video tribute to Amy Winehouse. We will also be including other video visuals as well including my "Marilyn Years" "Judy Garland" "Bette Davis" "Liza" "Cher" and more...
This show is ONE NIGHT ONLY.
SHOW DATE: Fri. JULY 27, 2012 / 9p
BAR FEDORA located inside FIRST & HOPE American Bistro Restaurant is very nice and intimate. Dinner / Show packages are available in the restaurant or you can just come into the cabaret for Tapas / Drinks & Show.
The link for tickets/ info:
DIRECTIONS: It's really easy.
- Santa Monica Blvd. East take Right onto 101 South 3.5 mi
- Exit Temple St. (Disney Hall Exit) go 0.3 mi
- Continue straight ... you'll cross N. Hope St. go about 800 ft
- Right on 1st St.
- Then a Left.
- Then a Left into Valet garage.
- Elevator 1 flight up.
- Step out onto the Plaza.
First & Hope Restaurant / Bar Fedora will be on your right in the corner of the Plaza.
FYI: There is an ATM machine conveniently located outside before entering.
Performing Artists (Click on Artist for Reviews and Previews)
- When: Friday 07/27/12 9:00 PM (Doors open at 08:30 PM)
- Show Type: Music
- $20 food or drink minimum (waived with the platinum dinner package)
Showroom Seating at 8:30pm
Description: New York City Award Winning Recording & Tribute Artist brings to life some of the most legendary voices of all time:
Cher, Streisand, Elvis, Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Bette Davis, Billie Holiday, Eartha Kitt, Diana Ross, Stevie Nicks, Madonna, Amy Winehouse, Tina Turner, Patsy Cline, Mae West and more!
A multi-media event with special video presentations.
Jimmy James is a rare and unique talent with his own brand of shows blending Music, Comedy, Drama & Tributes to great American icons.
His vocal prowess astounds audiences everywhere. As a Voice Impressionist, his vocals are spot-on. As a Recording artist he has enjoyed his own original Top 10 BILLBOARDHit: FASHIONISTA from the full length original album JAMESTOWN available on iTunes and Amazon.
WINNER - of The New York City M.A.C. AWARD (Manhattan Assoc. of Cabaret & Club performers).
WINNER - of The New York Backstage Bistro Award
WINNER - of The New York Glammy Award
WINNER - of The Provincetown Lifetime Achievement Award
Jimmy James has been featured on: CNN, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT, E!, Joan Rivers, RuPaul, VH1, Sally, Geraldo, Donahue, Maury and more...
"Cabaret holds a special place for people like Jimmy James...uncanny" - Don HeckmanL.A. Times
HEARING IS BELIEVING!
Cher, Streisand, Elvis, Judy Garland, Liza Minnelli, Bette Davis, Billie Holiday, Eartha Kitt, Diana Ross, Stevie Nicks, Madonna, Amy Winehouse, Tina Turner, Patsy Cline, Mae West and more!
A multi-media event with special video presentations.
Jimmy James is a rare and unique talent with his own brand of shows blending Music, Comedy, Drama & Tributes to great American icons.
His vocal prowess astounds audiences everywhere. As a Voice Impressionist, his vocals are spot-on. As a Recording artist he has enjoyed his own original Top 10 BILLBOARDHit: FASHIONISTA from the full length original album JAMESTOWN available on iTunes and Amazon.
WINNER - of The New York City M.A.C. AWARD (Manhattan Assoc. of Cabaret & Club performers).
WINNER - of The New York Backstage Bistro Award
WINNER - of The New York Glammy Award
WINNER - of The Provincetown Lifetime Achievement Award
Jimmy James has been featured on: CNN, ENTERTAINMENT TONIGHT, E!, Joan Rivers, RuPaul, VH1, Sally, Geraldo, Donahue, Maury and more...
"Cabaret holds a special place for people like Jimmy James...uncanny" - Don HeckmanL.A. Times
HEARING IS BELIEVING!
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
My show just got booked for ONE NIGHT ONLY July 27 / 9pm at BAR FEDORA inside FIRST & HOPE RESTAURANT in downtown Los Angeles.
I'm doing my full show. Multi-media and all. It's a beautiful room and seats 70 people. I've made an appearance in this room before and I really liked it.
It's located across the street from Disney Hall - on the side in a plaza.
$20 Tickets / $20 food-drink minimum / $8. Valet
Dinner packages available (in the restaurant)
Cocktails & snacks (inside the cabaret room)
This is going to be a fun show.
http://barfedora.tunestub.com/show.cfm?id=79477
I'm doing my full show. Multi-media and all. It's a beautiful room and seats 70 people. I've made an appearance in this room before and I really liked it.
It's located across the street from Disney Hall - on the side in a plaza.
$20 Tickets / $20 food-drink minimum / $8. Valet
Dinner packages available (in the restaurant)
Cocktails & snacks (inside the cabaret room)
This is going to be a fun show.
http://barfedora.tunestub.com/show.cfm?id=79477
Monday, July 9, 2012
I'M IN 2 NEW BOOKS THIS YEAR!
TWO BOOKS! Have come out this year with photos of me from my Marilyn Years. Rare photos.
The first book - FRAMED Greg Gorman.
This is a beautiful book containing remarkable photographs by Greg Gorman who has shot the
l.a. Eyeworks ad campaign for over 20 years. The shot of me as Marilyn Monroe was done in 1991. It ran only ONE time for the 20 year anniversary of INTERVIEW MAGAZINE with Ziggy Marley on the cover. After that publication the Marilyn Monroe estate lawyers (Roger Richmond) threatened l.a. Eyworks with a lawsuit and no ads were run of me after that. The lawyers owned the rights to her image and likeness. Roger Richmond got me on the phone somehow and I yelled at him for trying to extort money out of me by trying to procure a percentage of ALL of my earnings from ALL of my shows. He eventually relented but I was forever damaged after that. I realized doing the Marilyn thing was going to be very limited for me. Why should I kill myself working so hard to create something so beautiful if all I'm ever going to see are these shysters trying to take my money? They could put her name on all kinds of crap but me doing a beautiful tribute to her was not ok. I knew then I was going to do the MM thing for a few more years and let it go. Who needs the shitty aggravation - the homophobia (at that time), the greed, the closed mindedness, the pitfalls of not being yourself and making your own statement.
I knew I needed to make plans for MYSELF - MY OWN IMAGE, MY OWN NAME, MY OWN MUSIC - and I would need to OWN it. I retired from performing as Marilyn in 1997. No regrets. NONE. I was completely done. 17 years of doing MM was enough.
The Second book - dr.a.g - Christopher Logan.
Interesting the letters refer to the Elizabethan era in Shakespeare's time when men played the part of women or girls and the script's abbreviation means: "Dressed as girl" (dr.a.g.).
The book contains many many photos of drag performers. Some rare photos of me as Marilyn are in there as well... in fact it's really cool, I have a 4 page spread as well as a photo in the back cover.
The first book - FRAMED Greg Gorman.
This is a beautiful book containing remarkable photographs by Greg Gorman who has shot the
l.a. Eyeworks ad campaign for over 20 years. The shot of me as Marilyn Monroe was done in 1991. It ran only ONE time for the 20 year anniversary of INTERVIEW MAGAZINE with Ziggy Marley on the cover. After that publication the Marilyn Monroe estate lawyers (Roger Richmond) threatened l.a. Eyworks with a lawsuit and no ads were run of me after that. The lawyers owned the rights to her image and likeness. Roger Richmond got me on the phone somehow and I yelled at him for trying to extort money out of me by trying to procure a percentage of ALL of my earnings from ALL of my shows. He eventually relented but I was forever damaged after that. I realized doing the Marilyn thing was going to be very limited for me. Why should I kill myself working so hard to create something so beautiful if all I'm ever going to see are these shysters trying to take my money? They could put her name on all kinds of crap but me doing a beautiful tribute to her was not ok. I knew then I was going to do the MM thing for a few more years and let it go. Who needs the shitty aggravation - the homophobia (at that time), the greed, the closed mindedness, the pitfalls of not being yourself and making your own statement.
I knew I needed to make plans for MYSELF - MY OWN IMAGE, MY OWN NAME, MY OWN MUSIC - and I would need to OWN it. I retired from performing as Marilyn in 1997. No regrets. NONE. I was completely done. 17 years of doing MM was enough.
The Second book - dr.a.g - Christopher Logan.
Interesting the letters refer to the Elizabethan era in Shakespeare's time when men played the part of women or girls and the script's abbreviation means: "Dressed as girl" (dr.a.g.).
The book contains many many photos of drag performers. Some rare photos of me as Marilyn are in there as well... in fact it's really cool, I have a 4 page spread as well as a photo in the back cover.
Friday, May 25, 2012
SCHEDULE UPDATE
Just a few changes & additions from the last posting. I've added Seattle, WA. Also the gig for Rehoboth Beach, DL is now on Sept. 5.
Stay tuned. More gigs on the way.
I played Las Vegas last week and it went great. I'm still working on projects. Fingers always crossed.
My website for now is abandoned by the webmaster. I have no idea why. I'm trying to get a new designer to handle the site and relaunch a new design. I'm always looking for responsible workers. Hard to find.
Stay tuned. More gigs on the way.
I played Las Vegas last week and it went great. I'm still working on projects. Fingers always crossed.
My website for now is abandoned by the webmaster. I have no idea why. I'm trying to get a new designer to handle the site and relaunch a new design. I'm always looking for responsible workers. Hard to find.
*GIGS*
JIMMY JAMES Schedule (more soon):
• May 25...West Hollywood, CA – Hamburger Mary’s
• May 27...Columbus, OH – Wall Street 25 Year Celebrate (2
shows)
• May 28-Jun 7...San Antonio, TX - Time off visiting Mom.
• Jun 8...Palm Springs, CA – Annenberg Theater
• Jun 9...West Hollywood, CA - Gay Pride
• Jun 10...La Mirada, CA – La Mirada Theater for the Perf.
Arts
• Jun 15...Thousand Oaks, CA – Thousand Oaks Civic Arts
Plaza
• Jun 17...Hollywood, CA – Catalina Jazz Club
• Jun 23...Seattle, WA – ReBar
• Jun 26...Palm Springs, CA – Streetbar
• Aug 16...San Diego – Martini’s Above 4th
• Sep 5...Rehoboth Beach, DL – Blue Moon
• Oct 5...Denver, CO – Lannie’s ClockTower Cabaret
• Oct 6...Denver, CO – Lannie’s ClockTower Cabaret
• Nov 10...Austin, TX – Private Event
Friday, May 11, 2012
GIGS FOR A GUTTER WHORE!
Working, Working on getting my name out into the Universe again. It's not easy. The rules of fame have changed. Infamy is now confused with fame. Nobody knows the difference anymore. If you get recognition for being a Gutter Whore, suddenly everyone thinks you're "famous."
An Example of INFAMY is: Adolf Hitler.
An Example of FAMOUS is: Marilyn Monroe
That's an extreme example but unfortunately nobody understands the difference anymore. The rules of fame have changed. The Octomom is infamous, Lady GaGa is famous...oh wait...she's infamous too...
Now days Gutter Whores (car wrecks) have claimed their right to be "famous." Some of them are making millions of $$$ to justify popularity. And who am I to complain? Who am I to judge? I'm nobody compared to their earnings. I better deal with the new world of fame or crumble.
In efforts to circulate my name, I've had to go into some trenches to REMIND people of what maybe they might be missing. Every time I perform in the trenches, the people go wild. Sometimes they scream with delight as if to say, "Yes! This is something that we've been missing!" or "Oh yeah we forgot about this kind of entertainment."
I don't think I'm all that special, but I have talent. Just because you have talent doesn't mean, anybody is going to help you or give you anything.
All I can do is try to file my claim on whatever spot I can grab on to now. There used to be a FEW famous people but now the infamous and famous are all thrown into a big sloppy bowl. At the point that you see the beautiful, talented and brilliant Selma Hayek in a BURGER KING commercial, I'd say the definition of fame has changed.
Believe me, it's not beneath me to be a Gutter Whore. I've done it before, I can do it again.
For JIMMY JAMES Bookings call: 212-714-5300
(State which show you'd like: Classy or Gutter. Just tell me where to stand)
JIMMY@JIMMYJAMES.COM
JIMMY JAMES Schedule (more soon):
(I'm grateful to all these places for booking me)
• May 9...Long Beach, CA – Hamburger Mary’s
• May 13...West Hollywood, CA – House of Blues
• May 17...Las Vegas, NV – SHARE Nightclub
•May 21...Palm Springs, CA – Harvey Milk Breakfast Charity
• May 22...Palm Springs, CA – STREETBAR
• May 25...West Hollywood, CA – Hamburger Mary’s
• May 27...Columbus, OH – Wall Street 25 Year Celebrate
• Jun 8...Palm Springs, CA – Annenberg Theater
• Jun 9...West Hollywood, CA - Gay Pride
• Jun 10...La Mirada, CA – La Mirada Theater for the Perf. Arts
• Jun 15...Thousand Oaks, CA – Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
• Jun 17...Hollywood, CA – Catalina Jazz Club
• Aug 29...Rehoboth Beach, DL – Blue Moon
• Oct 5...Denver, CO – Lannie’s ClockTower Cabaret
• Oct 6...Denver, CO – Lannie’s ClockTower Cabaret
• Nov 10...Austin, TX – Private Event
An Example of INFAMY is: Adolf Hitler.
An Example of FAMOUS is: Marilyn Monroe
That's an extreme example but unfortunately nobody understands the difference anymore. The rules of fame have changed. The Octomom is infamous, Lady GaGa is famous...oh wait...she's infamous too...
Now days Gutter Whores (car wrecks) have claimed their right to be "famous." Some of them are making millions of $$$ to justify popularity. And who am I to complain? Who am I to judge? I'm nobody compared to their earnings. I better deal with the new world of fame or crumble.
In efforts to circulate my name, I've had to go into some trenches to REMIND people of what maybe they might be missing. Every time I perform in the trenches, the people go wild. Sometimes they scream with delight as if to say, "Yes! This is something that we've been missing!" or "Oh yeah we forgot about this kind of entertainment."
I don't think I'm all that special, but I have talent. Just because you have talent doesn't mean, anybody is going to help you or give you anything.
All I can do is try to file my claim on whatever spot I can grab on to now. There used to be a FEW famous people but now the infamous and famous are all thrown into a big sloppy bowl. At the point that you see the beautiful, talented and brilliant Selma Hayek in a BURGER KING commercial, I'd say the definition of fame has changed.
Believe me, it's not beneath me to be a Gutter Whore. I've done it before, I can do it again.
For JIMMY JAMES Bookings call: 212-714-5300
(State which show you'd like: Classy or Gutter. Just tell me where to stand)
JIMMY@JIMMYJAMES.COM
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| I'm playing at The House of Blues on Sunset Blvd. with my good friend Calpernia Addams May 13. Doors 5p Show 6p. NO COVER for this opening night |
(I'm grateful to all these places for booking me)
• May 9...Long Beach, CA – Hamburger Mary’s
• May 13...West Hollywood, CA – House of Blues
• May 17...Las Vegas, NV – SHARE Nightclub
•May 21...Palm Springs, CA – Harvey Milk Breakfast Charity
• May 22...Palm Springs, CA – STREETBAR
• May 25...West Hollywood, CA – Hamburger Mary’s
• May 27...Columbus, OH – Wall Street 25 Year Celebrate
• Jun 8...Palm Springs, CA – Annenberg Theater
• Jun 9...West Hollywood, CA - Gay Pride
• Jun 10...La Mirada, CA – La Mirada Theater for the Perf. Arts
• Jun 15...Thousand Oaks, CA – Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza
• Jun 17...Hollywood, CA – Catalina Jazz Club
• Aug 29...Rehoboth Beach, DL – Blue Moon
• Oct 5...Denver, CO – Lannie’s ClockTower Cabaret
• Oct 6...Denver, CO – Lannie’s ClockTower Cabaret
• Nov 10...Austin, TX – Private Event
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