Note:  Tina Sicre Live at Soho (Santa Barbara), Sat., July 14th, 6:00-7:30pm.  Call club for dinner reservations at 805.962.7776.

A couple of days ago I opened up my set list to requests from you.  I meant to say specifically, requests for Tina Sicre songs, which I’m happy (and able) to oblige you on.

But then there were a few of you wise guys who made requests for covers.

Covers??  (Said in a high-pitched voice.)

Yikes!  Now those are tough.  I mean, I’m a songwriter, an original, quite possibly a diva, if you’ll allow me my moment.  When I play at home, I play my songs.  When I play out, I play my songs.  Me, me, me, it’s all about me.

Ooops — I know I’m not supposed to say that, but the truth is I find it easier to be me than try to be somebody else.  Think about it — if you’ve ever heard me do a cover, you’ll recall that I never quite do them the same as the original.  In fact, usually not remotely close.  I remember the boys in my old band, 12 Stories used to say, “Tina, if you knew anything about music, we wouldn’t be any good.”  (I choose to take that as a compliment, thank you.)

So, we can claim that my inability to do the right thing by way of a cover song is because of my artistic interpretation, but really, who’s kidding who here?  I’m really just either lazy or not smart enough to figure them out the right way.  Ha!  The truth is, I’m musically illiterate, so it’s a major challenge for me to cover a song.

With that all out on the table, I’m up for the challenge to take on a cover for you.  So, go for it — hit me with your best shot.  And if I cover it during a live show or even a video, then you’ll receive a big fat thank you, along with a TS T-shirt, and maybe even a signed copy of my CD.