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We’ll drink a cup of kindness! (rhymes with Guiness)
30th December 2010
it was very nearly one year ago that the love affair began.
For Christmas, my mother gave me her old Kamaka ukulele she had when she lived in Hawaii in the ’60s. It needed a lot of repairs before it could be played, so on my way up to a New Year’s Eve party in Baltimore, I stopped at House of Musical Traditions to drop it off for an estimate. They had Makala ukes on sale, so I figured I would pick one up and get started on uke basics.
I had the man behind the counter tune it up, and before I would leave I asked him to teach me a few chords. He taught me C, G, and F. and showed me a basic song (I wrote the uke tabs on the back of the price tag)
That night, at the NYE party, there were no less than 5 ukes, all randomly deciding to show up out of the blue. Thus began, 2010, the year of the uke.
In honor of the great year of the uke, I want to share this, my first uke tune, with everyone!
and wish you all a happy new year!
uke love!
Mab, Just Mab
C G F
(C)Should old acquaintance (G)be forgot,
and (C)never brought to (F)mind ?
Should (C)old acquaintance (G)be forgot,
and (c)old (G)lang (C)syne ?
CHORUS:
(C)For auld lang (G)syne, my dear,
for (C)auld lang (F)syne,
we’ll (C)take a cup of (G)kindness yet,
for (C)auld (G)lang (C)syne.
And (C)surely you’ll buy (G)your pint cup !
and (C)surely I’ll buy (F)mine !
And (C)we’ll take a cup o’ (G)kindness yet,
for (C)auld (G)lang (C)syne.
CHORUS
We two have run about the slopes,
and picked the daisies fine ;
But we’ve wandered many a weary foot,
since auld lang syne.
CHORUS
We two have paddled in the stream,
from morning sun till dine† ;
But seas between us broad have roared
since auld lang syne.
CHORUS
And there’s a hand my trusty friend !
And give us a hand o’ thine !
And we’ll take a right good-will draught,
for auld lang syne.
CHORUS
My gift to you!
24th December 2010
It’s the time of year where folks give stuff to other folks! Well, I’m no different!
How about a pdf of all the uke tabs I have in my arsenal? (be warned, this is not a small file!)
These are the uke tabs I have collected in the past year. Most of them from the internet. After downloading the file, just click the bookmarks tab on the left of the PDF window. You can see the whole list of songs!
Have fun! Grow your music arsenal! And Merry Uke-Mass!
Interview from c365 Radio
31st October 2010
It was a delight to meet the folks from c365 radio at the DC Counter Culture Festival. After the show, they set up a phone interview. It seems I can get chatty when talking about things I love… you know, sideshow, super-powers, and the uke.
I’ll post when it goes live…or you can listen to the c365Radio interview here!
Mab in the News!
31st October 2010
Washington City Paper published an amazing article about the transition of the Palace of Wonders to the Red Palace.
Also, I’m heavily featured in the Plastic Farm videocast of their time at the DC Conspiracy Counter Culture Festival.
http://plasticfarm.com/comic/?p=922
other news bits coming soon!
Mab in the movies! Browncoats: Redemption
07th September 2010
This weekend also saw the release of the much anticipated movie, Browncoats: Redemption. I was lucky enough to participate in the filming of this adventure. You can find your favorite sideshow girl eating fire, and heckling the crew from a balcony.
As I’m currently performing at the Maryland Ren Faire with the rest of the Cheeky Monkey Sideshow, I was not able to make it down to Dragon*Con to participate in all the premier fun time! My thoughts (and envy!) with with the rest of the cast and crew.
Check out the trailer and be sure to pick up a copy of the movie for your very own!
Mab on Fox Morning!
07th September 2010
While getting up early is not one of Mab’s superpowers, she overcame near insurmountable odds and came in early to the Maryland Renaissance Festival to be interviewed with the rest of the Cheeky Monkey Sideshow.
Check it out!
Upcoming Whatnots!
01st September 2010
Such is the Vaudeville life, in a handful of hours yesterday, I got 4 gigs.
still ironing out a few details for the upcoming months, but here are…
Mab’s Gigs through October!
Saturday, Sunday, & Monday! Sept 4-6
Maryland Ren Faire: with the Cheeky Monkey Sideshow
one show a day! High Noon! @ the Blackfriars Stage
Free with Faire admission!
(need a coupon? here!)
Saturday Sept 4
Moonshine Cabaret at Palace of Wonders
2 Shows! 9:30pm & 11:30pm
$10
Music, whiskey and whit of the Slomski Brothers!
Amazing feats by DC’s own SideShow girl, Mab just Mab!
Mavi, DC’s dangerous dancer!
the beautiful burlesque of Helena Coy!
Thursday September 9
DCVariety @ The Palace of Wonders
DC’s Monthly Variety show
featuring:
Mavi, DC’s dangerous dancer!
Clovis, from Dance Afire
Wham Bam Pam, Burlesque Transplant
& Mab, Just Mab, DC’s Own Sideshow Girl
Friday, September 10, 9:00pm – midnight
DC Shorts opening night!
U.S. Navy Memorial Plaza
701 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
with Mab, Just Mab – Mistress of Ceremonies!
Tickets available online! $10
http://www.dcshorts.com/tickets/
Saturday & Sunday, Sept 11-12
Maryland Ren Faire: with the Cheeky Monkey Sideshow
one show a day! High Noon! @ the Blackfriars Stage
Free with Faire admission!
(need a coupon? here!)
Wednesday, Sept 15th
La Lottoria!
With Lucrezia Blozia and Shortstaxx
Mab, Just Mab – DC’s own sideshow girl!
Ms. Godawful and her Silver Saw. that’s right, a real live Comedic musical saw act!!!
Friday, Sept 17th
Cheeky Monkey Sideshow @ the Palace of Wonders
or
Roxy & Dukes in NJ!
745 Bound Brook Rd, Dunellen NJ
Saturday & Sunday, Sept 25-26
Maryland Ren Faire: with the Cheeky Monkey Sideshow
one show a day! High Noon! @ the Blackfriars Stage
Free with Faire admission!
(need a coupon? here!)
Friday, October 1
Mutant Muse show @ the Palace of Wonders
details coming soon!
Saturday & Sunday, October 16-17
Maryland Ren Faire: with the Cheeky Monkey Sideshow
one show a day! High Noon! @ the Blackfriars Stage
Free with Faire admission!
(need a coupon? here!)
Sunday, October 24th
Afternoon
The DC Conspiracy’s 5th Annual Counter Culture Festival
This year’s event will be held at RFD in Chinatown!
http://www.lovethebeer.com/rfd.html
PALACE OF WONDERS: FOUR YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW!
06th July 2010
From the first moment this place came into being, I felt like I was home. The Palace has brought you so much joy and unusual entertainment for 4 years now! Help keep the Palace doing what it does so well!
Friday, July 9th, 2010
PALACE OF WONDERS: FOUR YEAR ANNIVERSARY SHOW!
Doors 6 PM, Just One Show at 10PM
Price: $10
The Palace of Wonders – home of the only vaudeville stage, museum of oddities and full bar in the world – proudly announces its FEMME FATALE FOUR YEAR Anniversary Show.
Just One Show, One Night Only!!
Just $10 – A sheer bargain and ‘thank you’ to our loyal patrons throughout the years!!
NY’s legendary lowbrow singer-songwriter Corn Mo (a one-man band cross between Meatloaf, Freddie Mercury and ELO) performs and hosts the evening!!
Starring Femme Fatale favorites of the Palace, pleasing to the first-timer or faithful Palace veteran.
* Sideshow! Mab Just Mab, DC’s Sideshow Girl, will make you squirm in your seat with her shocking stunts
* Aerial Artistry! Moira Lee brings her death-defying spinning, spiral drops and sultry silk work, descending from the lofty Palace ceiling right before your eyes
* Belly Dance! The exotic Belladona brings you the best in traditional and tribal fusion belly dance accompanied by the talented Ken Vegas of the DC Kings
* Fire! Fire eating, breathing, dancing and twirling from the creative and daring Malibu
* Burlesque! Classic and comedic burlesque and tease from DC’s own L’il Dutch and the irreverent Reverend Valentine
* Hula Hooping! Strange Powers brings hoop dancing, hooping tricks and high-energy centrifugal force in her off beat and charismatic style
Don’t miss this jam-packed show!!
Come Early! Stay Late for Post-Show Go-Go Dancing and DJ sets!
Doors at 6pm – Show at 10pm – Just $10 for a night to remember!
Begin the Summer Touring Adventure!
10th June 2010
Greetings, fellow adventurers!
This weekend marks that last moment of breath time before my summer season of shows kicks off. Grab your calendars and get busy reserving some of these dates! Ready? Here we go!
Thu Jun 17 9pm – 10pm
DCVariety @ the Palace of Wonders
In addition to it being the regular night of amazing DC Variety acts, it is also the Universe Premier of the UKECORDIONPOCALYSE!!!!
UkeCordionPocalypse is my new music adventure. Teaming up with longtime buddy, and fellow belligerent drunk, Baska D’Joy (and her accordion), this duo promises to sour your karut in the most disturbing of ways.
Fri Jun 18 10pm – 11pm
Cheeky Monkey Sideshow 5 Year Anniversary show!
Five Freaking Years! Holy cow. I must really like these guys!
The whole, entire, complete mass of Cheeky Monkeys will be assembled in one place, at one time, for one night. And is that enough for you? No? (it never is!) That’s why we will be including audience favorite, Sabrina Chap as our special guest artist!
Now how much would you pay? while this would normally be a $20 show, we are keeping the ticket price down, to $10. Wanna save even more? well, we cheeky monkeys hear you! That’s why Swami Yomahmi has devised a devious money saving scheme for all you rabid Cheeky Monkey Sideshow Fans! this is where you learn more! (and yes, you have to be a facebooker for participate)
Sat Jun 19 9pm – 10pm
The Schlapentickle Family Burlesque & Revue @ the Soundry in Vienna, VA
This will be our kick off. come out to see the world premier of the Schlapentickle Family Burlesque and Revue.
also, this is another in my personal continuing Suburban Outreach Program. We (the Cheeky Monkeys and I) quite often hear from folks who want to see our shows, but don’t want to head into the city. Well, we are coming out to you!
Fri Jun 25 – 27
NY Faeriefest
Wedji love NY. Wedji Tucheeks had a blast last year. And she’s returning for the full run this year! It’s a beautiful site, run by amazing fey folk! She’ll be bringing more buttons and coins, ready to buy your love!
Fri Jul 2 10pm – 11pm
Tilted Torch – Salute to the Union
The last Tilted Torch show at Baltimore’s Creative Alliance sold out! So be sure to get your tickets early! These ladies have an amazing high callibur of show, and I get to be the MC! whooho! There will be sparks flying!
Fri Jul 9-10
Palace Anniversary Show
I love the Palace. It’s like my second home. I’ve been performing at the Palace since they opened. I’m tickled and honoured to be invited to participate in the 5 year anniversary!
Thu Jul 15 9pm – 10pm
DCVariety with the Accidental Circus
My old buddy Paolo Garbazno will be in town with the Mezmer Society mavens, Onca and August.
July 16 – July 25
Accidental Circus Mini-Tour
We decided to take the show on the road! It will be delicious! check back for dates/locations!
Wed Aug 18 – 29
Schlapentickle Family Tour
This is a fabulous project I’ve been working on with raunchy ragtime revivalist Sabrina Chap, Batlimore Boylesque star Paco Fish and the hot new cherry-bomb burlesque siren, Scarlett Let-Her.
We have a website! http://Schlapentickle.com
- We are still finalizing the venues for this tour, and if you are interested in having us perform at your town, drop us a line!
Aug 28 – October 24
Cheeky Monkey Sideshow @ MD Ren Faire
Now, I personally won’t be there ~every~ weekend, there will be several Cheeky Monkeys performing there every day!
DCVariety – April 29, 2010
18th April 2010
Hi True Fans!
Mab, Just Mab here, excited as heck! This summer is kicking off some fabulous new adventures! After a few test runs, I’m getting the ball rolling on a new collective called DCVariety. DCVariety is all about celebrating the Variety Arts in the Nation’s capital, bringing performers together, sharing resources, ideas, tips and gigs.
My personal goal to help bring out more Variety acts to the District (and beyond!). To that end, I’ve been working with the (stunning and amazing) L’il Dutch to produce a monthly event at the Palace of Wonders. I’ve searched the District to find the best you’ve never seen! Every month we bring you new and unusual acts that wonder and amaze!
Sexy and Sassy, Crude and Classy.
This Month!
Ditch Higgens
When I asked up and coming local sideshow aficionado Ditch Higgens what made his Sideshow stand out, he told me “My act made a whole table get up and leave once”. I hired him on the spot.
Stella Sweet
Burlesque’s Good Girl, except when she’s not, Miss Stella Sweet comes to us all the way from the Aloha State, where she performed with the Cherry Blossom Cabaret. Stella brings the class and titillation of old school burlesque back to the DC stage. This curvaceous cutie exemplifies the art of the tease. Performing in her second show here at the Palace of Wonders, please welcome Miss Stella Sweet!
Spanky Roundbottom
Maryland’s special Slaphappy Sexpot, Spanky Roundbottom!
Hailing from the Carolinas originally, Spanky will be dishing up a heapin’ helpin’ of southern hospitality mixed with mid-Atlantic spunk in a burlesque performance that will make your jeans feel tight!
Red Raven
Death-defying, daring fire dancer, Red Raven, will leave you in awe as she wields Flaring Fans and Sizzling Swords of FLAME!
Special halftime games!
Starting this month, we have a brand new spot of mid-show entertainment: “Make Mab Laugh”
Do you think you have what it takes to make the Mistress of Misery, the Princess of Pain, the Jaded and Bitter Glasswalking Sideshow Girl, Mab, Just Mab crack a smile?
Try your luck, and your best material!
(And before you even think about, she’s not ticklish.)
Super-Fabulous-Amazing-Wondrous Prizes awarded to the winner!
When is all this happening?
Thursday, April 29, 2010
9pm
for only $10!!! (wow! what a bargain!)
only at the Palace of Wonders
1210 H. St. NE
Washington DC 20002
Let DC know you love Variety Performers! Support the arts! and I’ll See you at the Palace!