The Jackies

The Jackies sing an acappella rendition of Frank Stallone's chart-topping hit, "Far From Over" at The Staying Alive Tribute Party, Joe's Pub, 9/17/15, NYC.

(Featuring Tamra Paselk, Leslie Goshko, & Rachel Kopf Velard. Arranged by yours truly)

Frank Stallone Rocks My World!!

YOU GUYS! Frank Stallone knows what a fan I am of Staying Alive AND his music. He was hoping to be in NY for the show and was even going to stop by and play a song. But, life gets in the way some time.

But did that mean Frank Stallone just forgot about us? NO! In a true class act manner, he filmed a special shout-out just for The Staying Alive Tribute Party!

HOW COOL IS THAT!?!

Also, if you think I haven't played this video a million times already to hear Frank Stallone say my name, you'd be very very wrong.

THANK YOU, FRANK STALLONE FOR BEING BEYOND TOTALLY AWESOME! WE LOVE YOU!

#FarFromOver

We Had A Miserable Time

See? Just miserable.

(L to R: Leslie Goshko, Steve Burns, Sasheer Zamata, Kevin Allison)

Holy moly, guys! Now THAT was fun!! A huge thank you to everyone who came out to The Staying Alive Tribute Party at Joe's Pub last week! We had a fantastic time, laughed a LOT, gave away some awesome prizes, and stretched a bunch of spandex over our bodies. All in all, a terrific night!

Thanks to everyone who was involved in the show (Steve Burns, Sasheer Zamata, Kevin Allison, Dan Menke, Steve O'Reilly, Bill Chambers, Tamra Paselk, Rachel Kopf Velard, Anna Copa Cabanna, and Joey Kipp). You're all pros and a total pleasure to work with!

Big thanks to John Huntington for the great photos and Todd Jackson for filming. 

And a huge thank you to Time Out New York for naming us a "Critic's Pick!"

Us and Carol Burnett. Yeah, buddy!

Whew! The excitement is still "Far From Over" (see what I did there?)!

The Jackies! (Tamra Paselk, Leslie Goshko, Rachel Kopf Velard)

Say Hello to My Little Friend!

Get ready, New York! John Travolta is about to take Manhattan!

Leading up to the big Staying Alive Tribute Party at Joe's Pub on Thursday, September 17th, 9:30pm, John Travolta will be exploring the city and sharing his thoughts. And let me tell you, those thoughts are deep. Just today, he bought a salad in Queens!

"It's important to eat healthy to maintain that lean dancer's physique. My diet consists of salads and slaying the dragons of self-doubt. Also...up your nose with a rubber hose!"  ‪#‎StayingAliveTributeParty‬ ‪#‎JoesPub‬ ‪#‎Sept17th‬‪#‎ExploiTravolta‬ ‪#‎TravoltaTakesManhattan‬

STAYING ALIVE TRIBUTE PARTY MEETS JOE'S PUB!!!

AHHH!!! You guys!!! This is an absolute dream come true! My little engine-that-could show --"Staying Alive Tribute Party" -- that lives in my Frank Stallone music-obsessed heart is now making its big-time debut at Joe's Pub on Thursday, September 17th, 9:30pm! And you're all invited!!!

We'll have all the elements you loved from the original show with even bigger and better surprises! A celebrity discussion panel, The StalloneTones, giveaways, trivia, and SO MUCH SPANDEX! Where are my Spanx?!

Tickets are now on sale for the amazing bang-for-your-buck price of only $15 bones! Wowza!

So, break out those leg warmers and get ready to see John Travolta in some very revealing spandex because the Staying Alive Tribute Party is alive and well at Joe's Pub!!!



photo courtesy Maryanne Ventrice, photo editing courtesy David Bright

Prize Winner!!! AKA Don't Give Up on Your Dreams!

You guys, there are moments when your dreams seem out of reach. When the mountain is too tall to scale. When you feel like giving up. But that's when you need to push through even harder. How do I know?...

BECAUSE I'M THE WINNER OF AN AUTOGRAPHED
FRANK STALLONE CD!!!!!!

For those of you who know my obsession with the movie Staying Alive and the music of Frank Stallone, this is a big effing deal!

Also, you can catch me talking about Staying Alive and all its glory at Cinema Stories on Wednesday, July 8th, 7pm at Videology in Brooklyn. I have slides! And video!!! And so much to say about Frank Stallone!!! Come on out, it's FREE :)

And This Is Why You Don't Give Up On Your Dreams...

...A direct tweet from the one and only Frank Stallone loving on Classical Idiot: Stallone/Chopin Episode! I'm riding on a Frank Stallone groove today :) THANK YOU, FRANK!!!

Never Give Up On Your Dreams! (Stallone Edition)

Well, I tried! #FarFromOver #Never Over #StalloneTonesForever

Also...hello, internet! We're back!

"Staying Alive 30 Year Anniversary Party" Now Has A TRAILER!

Oh my gosh, you guys. Do you remember when this happened? When we all got together and collectively geeked-out over the 30 year anniversary of the movie, "Staying Alive"? Well, in case you've forgotten due to the intense amount of fun we had, or if you just weren't able to be there because you were being held hostage in a den of rabid bears, you can now re-live it thanks to the wonderful editing talents of Andy Christie!

Here, for your viewing and listening pleasure, is the official trailer for the Staying Alive 30 Year Anniversary Party!