another test of character
The open Mic last night was certainly different from the Monday night one, and quite different from the “normal” Thursday night one…I was asked to play Drums, and as there was no other choice, I said “yes”…it was more of a challenge than usual, there was no Bass drum pedal to strike (using the foot) the Bass drum with, so I had to use a mallet in the hand–very VERY uncomfortable and (after three songs) completely draining…Another drummer had gone first, but he was…gone, so I took over…After awhile yet another drummer arrived, but he was unwilling or unable to play a less-than-perfect drum kit…Frankly I think it was the former, but who knows?
Again my initial reaction was “that was a sucky evening” but now that I think about it, it wasn’t so bad…just way different from the typical Thursday night open mic–if there is such a thing…