12/30/08
Java Lords Coffeehouse & Bar (open mic)
Atlanta, GA
Third Week In The Chelsea
Too Fast For You
Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy
Bought an EQ pedal for my acoustic guitar. The Fishman Rare Earth pickup has no on-board controls, so I'm at the mercy of whatever I'm playing through. No bueno. I now have some control over how the thing's going to sound. Cheaper than an amp, or spending more cheese to modify my $300 guitar. Next time I'll just buy one with the nicer pickup and electronics already installed.
This is a fun place to play, and I hope to get back there soon. There are real gigs on the horizon, songs to write, ladies to woo...
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
12/23/08
Java Lords Coffeehouse & Bar
Atlanta, GA
Practiced hard for four days for this. My last foray into open mic was no fun, partially because I'd not prepared. This time I was ready. They have "bar" in their name because they sell alcohol, but this is a coffeehouse. I fully expected everyone to snap their fingers, but they applauded. No redneckery or jackassery, just people listening to music. And the room was full, people almost on top of each other. That's where you want to play. Too many nights of playing to empty rooms, when even the bartenders took a smoke break and the soundman was off powdering his nose. I enjoyed it, and will go back.
Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) -- in the spirit of things, though not a holiday song; more of a meditation.
"That Which We Are, We Are" -- finally got this one done, all the words in the right place, but I forget which chorus goes where when I'm singing it.
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side -- you can even turn a Smiths song into a folk song!
Java Lords Coffeehouse & Bar
Atlanta, GA
Practiced hard for four days for this. My last foray into open mic was no fun, partially because I'd not prepared. This time I was ready. They have "bar" in their name because they sell alcohol, but this is a coffeehouse. I fully expected everyone to snap their fingers, but they applauded. No redneckery or jackassery, just people listening to music. And the room was full, people almost on top of each other. That's where you want to play. Too many nights of playing to empty rooms, when even the bartenders took a smoke break and the soundman was off powdering his nose. I enjoyed it, and will go back.
Give Me Love (Give Me Peace On Earth) -- in the spirit of things, though not a holiday song; more of a meditation.
"That Which We Are, We Are" -- finally got this one done, all the words in the right place, but I forget which chorus goes where when I'm singing it.
The Boy With The Thorn In His Side -- you can even turn a Smiths song into a folk song!
Friday, December 19, 2008
Lefty Jam at Charlie Mopps
12/19/08
Charlie Mopps Public House
Atlanta, GA
Castaway
I'll Make Love To You
Ain't Wastin' Time No More >
Tidy Up/Fire On The Mountain
Get Up Stand Up
Walking Under Ladders
Robert Nichols - keyboards, vocals
Jason "Lefty" Williams - guitar, vocals
Scott Phillips - drums
APL - bass, vocals
Steve Baird - percussion
Steve Saunders - percussion
Eric Gant - guitar, vocals
Charlie Mopps Public House
Atlanta, GA
Castaway
I'll Make Love To You
Ain't Wastin' Time No More >
Tidy Up/Fire On The Mountain
Get Up Stand Up
Walking Under Ladders
Robert Nichols - keyboards, vocals
Jason "Lefty" Williams - guitar, vocals
Scott Phillips - drums
APL - bass, vocals
Steve Baird - percussion
Steve Saunders - percussion
Eric Gant - guitar, vocals
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