We recently played some interesting gigs that I thought might be worth mentioning. But then I realized just about every gig we do is truly unique in some form or another.
Because it is recent, and still on my mind, I'll mention one in particular. A couple weekends back, we played at Justin Winery for their annual Wine Club Gala - this was a private event for members of the Justin Wine Club. What a great event. Beautiful facility (the public doesn't normally get a look at the actual winery), great food, great hosts. But the thing that really set this one apart? We played for five hours, mid day. I think that is a record for us. We did just fine, but let me thank whoever decided (might have been Jeff the drummer) that we should have a large canopy over us. That made it work, otherwise, we would still be a wilting, melted mess on their crush pad.
We've played in backyards, on grass and dirt, even up in what seemed like a treehouse. We've been in bars, on stages, and in dusty corners. We've been the center of attention; we've been ignored almost completely. We've played outdoors when it was 110 degrees, we've played outdoors when it was below freezing. We've helped raise money for several causes, but we've missed - TWICE - events that are helping save the planet. Still bummed about those.
The one common theme has always been that we've enjoyed each and every one of them. We always find a way to make each gig fun, and we think that translates to those who come to see us. One can hope!
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That Tree House gig, though... THAT was a unique place to rock, no? We should do it again this fall.
Hey, guys, moi-meme is just catching up on the blob, which incidentaly, I have put on the facebook. Spank-moi! that would be the wife of John the bass. There are those young french musicians and afficianodos who could probably spank ya'lls bewtoxxes. xxooh
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