The show tonight

[ericcoleman]

I just back to my friend's house. It was a good show tonight. Andy did show up and played the both sets. It was a blast. We need to do this more often.

I do have to figure out a way to get more folks to come out to these shows. I'm thinking Press Gangs, anyone else have any ideas?

I played

1st Set
Marilyn Monroe (Dan Bern)
Only Coffee House In Town
In Crosby Park
Ghosts
Don’t Go Home
Almost Beautiful
Hey Dad !!!
Trophy Wife
The Woman I Want

2nd Set
Ready Mades (Bonzo Dog Band/Neil Innes)
Wilderness Of Smiles
Low Self Esteem
Things You Never Know
The One I Chased Away
Color Of Your Eyes
Standards
Bang My Bald Spot
How Can I Miss You?
Hides

Lojo Russo turned me onto the Dan Bern song the last time I saw her play, and since she was playing in Des Moines at about the same time I was playing up here, I decided to open with it. The Ready Mades came out of a conversation just before the 2nd set about The Bonzo Dog Band and Neil Innes. I don't think I have ever played it at a show before, and only maybe once at a song circle. It's one of my favorite Bonzo Dog songs ... I almost did Urban Spaceman too.

The last show with Andy was a little disconnected. Technically we played very well, but this time we really connected the way we want to. My shows are always better when he is there. Someday I have to find a way to thank him properly.

So, the next show (if I can make it there, life being what it is) is Capricon. Although I don't have a slot yet, I figure I will play in the Internet Cafe at some point. Then Marscon (which will be too much fun, I mean really, Power Salad are going to be there) and then back at Tillies March 17th. So put that on your calendar now.

Comments

[freeimprov.livejournal.com]

Well, I brought at least one friend along! And I'll try to scare up some more next time...

We'll get together and play at Marscon, too. I dunno if there'll be a folksinging room, but if there isn't, we'll be playing at the Source room party again.

getting more folks to your shows

[cspowers.livejournal.com]

I believe the traditional, tried and true methods are free beer and naked women.

[billroper]

Actually, the vast majority of the concert slots are in the Internet Cafe due to some changes at the hotel. I do plan to schedule you in -- if you're coming, so please do! -- and am working out the schedule this weekend.

[tigertoy.livejournal.com]

due to some changes at the hotel

That sounds ominous. I certainly hope the hotel hasn't remodeled itself out of being a good venue.