Happy Neu Year!!! 1/1/2006

I hope everyone is as excited about 2006 as I am. Even years are always better than odd I think. I had the best new years eve EVER last night...i went to see BETH HART play in Fullerton and i was lucky enough to get to meet her and get a pic with her...(see www.myspace.com/julieneumark) In addition to being an absolutely AMAZING live performer (for those of you who are not familiar with her, go get her DVD....NOW. I mean it, go right now to her website www.bethhart.com and order "Live at the Paradiso"...NOW, dammit!"). I was truly blown away. And you may think that someone this freaking talented might be aloof and unapproachable, ya? Quite the contrary - I found Beth to be one of the most approachable, down-to-earth, and humble people I've ever met. (And she said my jacket was cool). ;) She is incredibly gracious and is really doing this because she loves to play her music for people. What a refreshing way to start off the new year in an industry so often jaded with negativity.