Holiday Press Conference and What's Next for MIRABAL

Note regarding this week's blog: Many times I have been asked if I will be doing another show like Music From a Painted Cave? And if I will be working again with the band or with dancers? And are you gonna do another CD? And so on, and so forth.

So I will answer some of those questions in a Mirabal-esque press conference:

Stage Direction:
The atmosphere is a conference room in any hotel chain in the country, stains on the gray carpet, and seats smashed together. There are a dozen or so reporters; some with cameras and some with notebooks and tape recorders. Some just came for the free continental breakfast of watered down orange juice and stale wheat bagels. Mirabal steps in with his little entourage of goons who scour the scene. Mirabal gives his trademark smile, looking a bit ragged with puffy eyes.  

Let's begin. . .

First question comes via our live Facebook stream from RAVEN LOOKS GOOD.


"Will you be doing another tour of Painted Cave? Please come to Hoboken."  

I will not be doing Music From A Painted Cave. Why? Because the cost of booking and managing a large company isn't one of my interests any longer. When I created the show it was, in part, to inspire other artists to follow suit, (although I haven't seen much of it, just some crazy imitations on YouTube.)  Turkey-feather bustles, made in china bead work, and Shami loincloths just don't cut it for me these days.

Next question. You in the back. Do you have a question? Then don't raise your hand. You, the blonde lady in the front. . . Yes, you.

''Do you think you will be doing shows with the band, I sure hope so. I saw you in Seattle and I was. . ."

Okay, I do miss the band and I love traveling with Banda Loca de los Gitanos. Que-malo. But that too can be expensive. Until this country, and its political notions, can start to see the clearer picture about artists (and get their heads out of their asses) then solo-performances, or guest appearances with my trusty brother, Computer-MAC, is the show.

Most decent performers who are young enough (or insane enough) will have to be much more clever in the future in their expressions to the masses if they want to survive financially.

Okay, next question. You in the over-sized wolf t-shirt with the paste on ponytail.  

"When are you gonna do another CD?"


You mean record another project?


"Yes, sorry I didn't mean that, I was just wondering when you were. . ."


Okay, okay, I would like to "do" another Johnny Whitehorse CD, however, that's up to the record label, Silver-wave records. And if I'm gonna do some recording I will offer that for sale via my website (which we are expanding and re-configuring so that fans can download songs, as well as whole CDs and all the new stuff will be there. Stay tuned.

 Next?. . .

(Silence)

Next? Speak up, can't hear too well!

"What's next for you since you have a couple weeks off?"


Good question. . .

Getting ready for winter; slowly getting wood, slowly getting the fields cleaned up, slowly getting things done at the Pueblo house, slowly getting ready to move in so that I can start memorizing and honing up for PO'PAY SPEAKS again for the winter season.  There aren't that many shows - three, actually. However, I have to get in shape once again, beautifying the body and the mind so that Po'Pay can be a rewarding experience for all.

I have been on the move since September after the show closed in Santa Fe. East coast, West coast, Florida, and the Southwest - covering many places in a short period of time. Most of my weekends were spent traveling. There is a demand for what I do, however, the cost sometimes isn't worth the wear and tear on the mind and body as you already know since I have blogged about the many accolades.

Last question. You. Yes, the skinny man in the back who's jumping up and down in his Wilson Phillips t-shirt.

"I would love to see the show Po'Pay Speaks. Where and when?" 

There'll be two in Taos which will be free. One will be in Albuquerque. I'm trying to stay near home. Check out the website for details.

Oh! I will also be in the art studio being clever-minded and creating many different, unique sculptures, amulets, and wearable art for the holiday season, as well as next year's line. I also plan to work on perfecting my moccasin designs. The art studio is where I'm most excited to be as the year winds down. I love to create. If you come to visit I will be in the Pueblo where the shop is in the summer. If you're not nearby check out the shop on Mirabal.com and get some holiday shopping done early.

Thank you for stopping by for the press conference and I better be getting down to business.


Stage Direction:
THE ARTIST KNOWN AS MIRABAL walks out. People linger, some take snapshots, some just stand looking odd, one man stands weeping in the corner while an elderly couple from the Bingo hall next door scam the organic muffins. The reporters converse a bit, wondering aloud once again about Mirabal in the studio.

Did he actually answer questions or make more questions. . . That is the question?