Kathy 2026, Cocktails, Cruising, Music

Lincoln Park Supper Club on Star of the Seas

I gathered a few clips from our fabulous evening at the “Lincoln Park Supper Club” on Star of the Seas in order to experience the highlights as one piece.

The 6-course meal is paired with a cocktail for each course (no, I did not finish them all – tasting only – lol!) and the music was paired with the theme of 1930s Chicago. On its sister ship, Icon of the Seas, the supper club has a New York theme and is called the “Empire Supper Club.” The upcoming Legend of the Seas has a Hollywood theme and is called “Hollywoodland.” And, yes, we’re booked on that ship!

It was all so fabulous in its own right but I felt especially close to my dad who loved Jazz and music and fine dining. Yes, I’m definitely his daughter. In fact, when I met him for the first time as an adult, we were sitting in his living room and he stood up to turn on his music player and said, “If you’re any daughter of mine, you’ll love this.” It was Jazz, of course. And I loved it! Yes, dad would be proud!

Kathy 2024, 50/90, IndieArtist, Music Producer

Rave Reviews for “Pom Pom Cigarettes”

Song #11 on the “Once Upon a Time” album is “Pom Pom Cigarettes” and is my favorite (although the title song may make it a tie). Here are some of the comments from the music community:

Btw, are you wondering what a”Pom Pom Cigarette” is and where did the inspiration for this song come from?

“Pom Pom” is not only the name of the newest Logic sample pack, but a “Pom Pom” cigarette is a cigarillo or cigar. Last year, we cruised to the Dominican Public, where many of the original Cuban cigar makers have relocated to. We toured one of the factories. So these two things inspired this song, one of my favorites.

  1. Love those southwestern sounding horns. This has a swanky feel to it. Like a life of luxury and intrigue. The swing on the drums in the verses is so fun.
  2. Thats a great intro muted instrument. very compelling beat, the piano.melody is really good. love this one!
  3. You paint a compellingly steamy scenario that is very vibrant and vivid with your words, vocals and musical arrangement…smokin’!
  4. Love the cadence, the way the words flow: cigarette/back step, long and lean. It all flows so nicely. The whole thing as great atmosphere and bounce, and those horns really are a treat
  5. I can understand why this is your favorite new song. It’s got a lot of saucy attitude and swagger. Good call about listening through headphones. Sounds gorgeous. Your layered vocals are wonderful. Mixed nicely with just the right amount of reverb. Love the horns and again, you’re acing it as far as where and when they come in. Kathy – you seriously know how to produce a track! Bravo!
  6. This is just so…cool. That’s the only word for it. Love that “pink/drink” internal line–it has some magic. I found it really interesting how the intervals in the two vocals weave in and out. And those horns! Well done, Kathy.
  7. BRASS…love it. You have a real touch with those brass fills and runs. This is way too cool and then that bass comes in and takes it to another level ..great job!!!