not so great expectations
I more than survived the open mic last night…I had fun…ears ringing WAY lots today, but at the time I didn’t think of consequences…I think I’m the only guitarist in MY Musical circle who uses controlled feedback (think Hendrix) when and if the conditions are right…it DOES require a certain volume level though, and THAT’S why the ears are ringing so much this morning…but I think it was worth it…like Neil Young at his most “rusty”…a couple of my “stomp boxes” are on their last legs I think, but they worked last night…as soon as I arrived, the guy in Charge left–he was too sick to play…thankfully he left the bass player and drummer to run things…but *I* was the opening act–ugh…but all’s well that ends well…and I got paid more than I thought I would–which, for better or worse, IS important…with one or two exceptions, everybody(IMO) played fairly well…which is ultimately in the ear of the beholder I suppose…
doing a benefit for Japan later today…mixed feelings about what impact it will have, but on the other hand, a billion (or more) little drops of rain can fill a swimming pool…and I wanna do SOMETHING…hopefully I’ll get some rest before the warm up/show…the “roomie” might be there, THAT’S innaresting…Life is Good…for which I’m grateful…
Fun? Did you say fun?haha hmmmm that makes me happy.
Both Yes and Neil Young are playing nearby. Kinda miss the days when I was a teenager, lived at home and could afford a concert ticket. Of course back then tickets where $12 and not $250…and so it goes. I don’t know about playing, but if you are out there listening and your ears are not ringing the next day…then someone didn’t play right. Probably why I can’t hear anything nowadays.
Good Luck with the benefit. You do the best you can and if we all do it does make a difference.
$12 ? I AM old…I saw CSNY (among many others) back in ’74 for $8.50, and there was a stink about what THEY were charging…