Monday, December 9, 2019

Raquel Herring - Running To You (Official Lyric Video)

OMG! How many times do I post and forget to add to my blog. I threaten all the time that I am going to start blogging again. However, I do much of it on my Instagram account My_Roque. Here is the lyric video to my new single Running To You. It been a long wait but it is finally here. Running To You is available on all music online retailers and on my website RaquelHerring.com/Shop. It all helps me to create and publish more positive music just for you. Please Like It, Comment, Share It, Follow and Subscribe. Kisses.








Wednesday, March 20, 2019

It's #MMC30



I can't think of better time to kick off my rebranded, brand spakin new website and blog. It is hard to believe it's been thirty years! Time sure has gone by quickly. It doesn't seem real, but this fact cannot be reckoned with...lol (there is video footage that proves it).

Being a part of the MMC #30 reunion has brought up so many memories. It is exciting to see the list of Mouseketeers that plan to attend the events, some I've worked with and others I have yet to meet. Part of the event is remembering those that have passed on since the commencement of production. I will be singing a song that many MMC viewers remember; “Miss You Like Crazy”. I sung this song by Natalie Cole in remembrance of my father who passed away while I was on the show. With much success this was such a hard time in my life. The fact is I will always miss him like crazy. Wow, it's been thirty years since my dad has passed away. As a kid I could not have imagined so much time would pass without the physical presence of my father and yet I survived. I'm very thankful to my mom who allowed me to grieve and help me work through this heartbreaking time.

While I vocalize and rehearse, preparing for my MMC #30 debut there are many memories that come to mind. MMC was such a huge part of my past. Many times, I've had to put off my rehearsal time to get over my tears as my throat tightens and I just couldn't get a note out. It doesn’t feel fresh as in I just lost my father last year but it doesn’t seem like thirty years ago either. As I inhale a deep breathe and recuperate, I remember the good times performing on set with the lights, and cameras in front of the studio audience, the many skits, the interviews, and many celebrities I had the opportunity to meet. The videos, and exciting musical productions, (which I enjoyed the most), the choreography, and costumes for each production. I had THE BEST TIME performing and being on stage. It is where I am to be!


Monday, July 9, 2018

Last Night Rocked! Oh Baby!

PRAISE THE LORD!!! It was an awesome evening last night. My bits finally came to me Friday. I would have appreciated more time nevertheless WooHoo I rocked my set. I am praying to God to get some footage. I forgot to ask someone to take pictures. Therefore, I am going to just have to do it again!!! Although before every performance I swear I am retired from comedy. I was so nervous all week, breaking out in night sweats and everything. I was so happy to finally breathe. It is really impossible to have a civilized conversation with me before I go up. Don’t even try. And this is why I continue to challenge myself. I will not allow fear to get a grip on me. Plus, I really do enjoy being on the stage making people laugh and people enjoy my work. I was so unusually comfortable last night I took interactive risk I haven’t felt at ease enough to take in the past. I also took the risk of bringing my phone up with me because I kept forgetting the material but I handled it like a pro and still rocked it. No one cared. The audience rolled with me. Often times I am quite transparent on stage and people seem to appreciate that authenticity.




It was fun. My friends Ki and Anisha came out to support me and I am so thankful for them for their support. Thank you to them and all who have come out to support. You have no idea no how much it means. One thing that must be remembered about Stand Up Comedy is the audience is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you will get. The material that had one audience rolling will have the other one chuckling or you can hear a pin drop. YIKES!! It can be frightening. You got to roll with it and be fearless. I have been blessed. Jay Singh another funny comedian packed the place out and they came ready to laugh and have a good time. 


Stand Up gets me out of my comfort zone so I will continue to press forward even when I want to quit.  That is what I say now because I got my victory and it is over, LOL.  I am proud to be a clean comic. I do not curse or talk about sex. I tried once to say noassatall but I didn’t like it. So I dropped it. I want to keep it clean. I'm going to tighten up this set, add and subtract a few things, and perform it again. I really enjoyed performing my set last night. Thank you, Dave McNary, for your encouragement and supporting my stand-up comedy journey providing me with such an awesome venue to perform. So if you missed it last night do yourself a favor and be there the next time. You deserve to "treat yourself". Come out and laugh with me and other comedians. See you there!

Monday, June 25, 2018

TOTAL WOMAN GYM AND SPA TRICKY TRICKS

I do not like doing this and I try to avoid it but I cannot this time. OMG…I cannot believe this. If you have bought or received gift certificates from the TOTAL WOMAN GYM AND SPA “BEWARE”. Like me most likely when you bought your gift certificates you were never given an official expiration date and you were told they never expire. They did not give you a tangible gift certificate. They would keep your purchases on file and whenever you wanted to use them they would be available. 

I just got off the phone with the manager of the spa on Topanga Canyon to find that policy has changed since the new owners have taken over a few weeks ago. Whatever gift certificates you have that you didn’t think would expire they have now expired and suddenly the certificates have an official expiration date. I had 5 massages/facials which I was told would never expire. I spent about $400 for those gift certificates which are now invalid however they did offer me a package “DEAL” of massages/facials providing that I pay another $400. 


How insulting.  And no, they are not offering anything except that "deal", all of nothing from a company that is supposed to be so successful, TOWN SPORTS INTERNATIONAL as I kept hearing from the manager. I AM SO IMPRESSED. They kept the money when the business changed but I do not keep the massages/facials. They add the money to their income or asset column will we take the loss. When someone tells me how successful someone or a business is I have learned that it is not always by being honest or fair which seems to be becoming more common these days.

I was so looking forward to using these services. I will not have a massage at this gym. Why should I? I already spent enough and got nothing for it. It seems I would be expected to patronize this spa after losing my money to them. They must think we are all crazy. I expect to be respected as a consumer which is becoming less common these days. Although this is a new company I trusted and went by what I was told and I got burned. 

According to the manager so did 500 other people and that is what she is aware of. How many more are there? We couldn’t all be wrong or upset for nothing. She claims she has sent over 300 emails trying to get some concessions but the company Town Sports International will not budge. Apparently, they are so successful around the country that you should be willing to lose money because of their success. How about that? 

I will not spend a dime with their day spa and I am considering a new gym. Perhaps I will go back to hopping around using Groupons, at least I know the true deal up front. I can go to any spa and spend money. 

I am so disappointed and disenchanted with this spa altogether. So friends be careful. These new owners do not seem to be willing to work with you and to honor what you have been told and trusted. I suppose they can add the money to their spreadsheets in their asset or income column which you are at a loss. But well, THEY are successful. Hmmmm……

Many of us are so hard on mom and pop companies and indies yet we tolerate and continue to support big corp while they take from us and keep getting bigger. When will we stand up and say no more? Let them use their money trying to buy up everything and change the laws by then perhaps we will exercise in a different way. 




Wednesday, November 11, 2015

Raquel Herring - Official Video - Always Count On You

Hi there. It has been a long time since I have blogged. I think years actually. I only uploaded this video because I saw there was a link on Youtube so I thought "Why not?" I have been wanting to blog but to be consistent with it is not on my top things to do list. I think about blogging because I have a lot to say but just haven't made the commitment. This video may just encourage me to get back to blogging.



At any rate this is my latest video Always Count On You from my album Always Count On You. It was fun shooting this video and the crew was awesome. It was quite muggy out that morning and we didn't start filming until after 12 am which I like. The atmopshere was quite and relaxing. Imagine that as relaxing shoot. The atmosphere was calm. I would love to shoot at this time anythime. We got it done.



This song is about being able to count on Jesus to always be there for you and to see you through any obstacle, circumstance, etc. and that he is worthy and is to be celebrated. He honors, loves and cherishes you as his greatest creation and you shall never forget it or think of yourself any less.