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| Author | Topic: LIVE!!!... FROM THE MIDWAY... IT'S SATURDAY NIGHT!!!! |
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posted 12/13/05 2:37 AM
Hideeho new and old followers of the band. Just a few quick thoughts on our gig in Shirkieville this past weekend. First, to those of you who were not there, due to the weather or other personal commitments, you missed a pretty good show. Although we would've liked to have seen more bodies in the gallery, it didn't seem to matter. All the old juices got to flowing and we became the seasoned professionals that we are. Not that it was a flawless performance. We are, after all, only human. But it was, (in my private opinion,) a spirited outing, where we did the kind of things we are capable of. We finally had a roof over our heads and a chance to play in a friendly environment. I think the locals would've preferred we had played more country oriented songs. It was clear that the management liked what we did. Enough so that they want us back on a regular basis and that is a very good thing. As "the Sandman" noted on our trip home, "We should not wear out our welcome." The gist of that being that it is easy to accept the opportunity to play every weekend, but you lose a bit of the edge that comes from newcomers sampling your wares for the first time. I suppose that we will, by neccessity, need to ration our shows in any given venue. That makes some sense to me. We should also welcome, with much humility, those opportunities. They have been far, too far between. As for details of the show, I think our mix of songs sold themselves rather well. We had a few rough places, (myself very much included in that,) but the overall show went pretty smoothly. We had a nice banter with the crowd, without becoming self-serving or arrogant. Our time between songs was pretty much at the same speed as the selections from a jukebox, which does pretty well in a bar environment. I felt like the band played very well, overall. Most of our stuff clicked, like it is supposed to. And to those "nay-sayers" that worried so much about a dearth of material to supply this show with, we didn't even get a chance to play at least six songs we had rehearsed. For future reference, that is almost half of another set. And, for further reflection, what we had on our play list is NOT a total listing of the things we have worked on. We have a number of other tunes, original and covers, that we have worked on, that have never made it to a list of any kind. Admittedly, several of those are suspect, in our ability to play them completely, but that should be a challenge for us. To incorporate more of our originals and to work in many of those classic cover tunes that we know we can do should be a goal. I won't go into the list now, as that is fodder for discussion at the studio. Nuff said for now. I will post our next gig at the Midway, both here on this site, at hopefully in the local paper, previous to the next show. We would encourage all of you that couldn't make the last one to make the next one. Also, (a plug for the Midway,) come early and enjoy some pretty good food. Al and I had lunch while we were setting up and the food was pretty tasty. Additionally, my buddy and neighbor, Patrick, sat down to a nice steak dinner that he paid a mere pittance for. So much food, he was giving it away. I mean, really, where can you go for food, drinks, entertainment in a relaxed laid-back atmosphere? Not too many places in the Haute, I'd wager. Rambled on enough for tonight about all of this. As I said, I will post more info about the next gig, as it becomes available. Last couple of thoughts, rehearsal is cancelled this week in celebration of the season. To any and all, please remember the reason for the season. Take some time to share with the less fortunate, bond with your friends, hold your families dear and precious. Charity begins at home and far too many people have forgotten how to share. I look forward to a holiday season filled with mirth, glee, togetherness, remembrance, reflection, and a touch of humility and gratefulness. It seems we have much, when sometimes we think we have little or nothing. I know that Thanksgiving is supposed to be the day on which we give thanks for all our blessings, but Christmas is the day on which we share those blessings with those we love and with those who have nothing. When you hear the bell ringing at a Salvation Army red bucket, put in a buck or two. It won't make that much of a difference to you, but it might just make a meal for somebody else. End of sermon, Happy Holidays, and (most of all,)MERRY CHRIST MASS!!!!! cw |
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