rockin' on a wednesday night (gig #1)

the art guy · #1 09-17-2009, 08:40 AM

Just posting this for posterity: my band played its first "real" gig last night, at a small indie rock club in Des Moines. We were scheduled 3rd out of 4 bands, opening for The Weight (country rockers from Brooklyn). Observations:

1. There were maybe 40 people there, counting the headlining band who was waiting for us. Actually not bad for our first show, on a weeknight in a small city.

2. Musically it was a huge success. We played well, people were into it, and I think everyone agreed that part of it couldn't have gone much better.

3. The guys from The Weight tried to convince us to switch slots with them so they could play earlier and get on the road to NY. I guess it was the last date of a month-long tour for them. We argued, but eventually gave in. As it turned out, they were busy getting drunk and didn't load in soon enough....so we went on 3rd as planned.

4. In the end, the aforementioned dudes from that band were great. A few of them came up front for our set, and were really into it. They told us afterwards that we would have been the perfect fit to tour with them, which was at least a nice thing to say. So we returned the favor and stayed up front for them til the end, and by then there was hardly anyone left in the bar.

5. All in all, lots of fun. This is a hobby project as far as I'm concerned - not giving up my day job (although we do original material), so considering that, I think we're well on the way.

Thanks for reading - I'll post some photos later......had a friend take lots.

Andy V. · #2 09-17-2009, 09:36 AM

Congrats, man!
It's always good to get some compliments.
And if people were having fun listening to your tunes, you've done your job right.
Post the pics soon!

EddiePlaysBass · #3 09-17-2009, 10:28 AM

Most excellent ! And very cool of said band to come and see you guys. Kudos for returning the favour, I always try to do that if we are on a bill with several bands.

the art guy · #4 09-18-2009, 07:13 AM

Here's a few pics from Wednesday night.

Yerf Dog · #5 09-18-2009, 07:16 AM

Looks like a fun time.

EddiePlaysBass · #6 09-18-2009, 09:21 AM

Absolutely love your bass, man ! My next purchase will most likely be a P-bass (probably a fretless) :thu:

the art guy · #7 09-18-2009, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EddiePlaysBass

Absolutely love your bass, man ! My next purchase will most likely be a P-bass (probably a fretless) :thu:

Thanks! It's basically a '60s-style P that I had built by TBer Dan Atkinson. He does nice work. Plays like a dream with some LaBella flats.

**Thor** · #8 09-18-2009, 10:42 AM

Good work bro. Looks like you had fun and ruled the stage!

the art guy · #9 10-08-2009, 08:23 AM

Just bumping this because I got ahold of some video of the aforementioned show. Although our set was original songs, we chose to close with a cover. Enjoy -

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqOGeY67FRQ

sb69coupe · #10 10-08-2009, 08:54 AM

Smokin' rendition of that tune. Great job!

nortonrider · #11 10-08-2009, 09:02 AM

The Monday Mourners!?

....different!

Randall · #12 10-08-2009, 09:08 AM

I love the guy spilling his beer woo hoo good times lol.

the art guy · #13 10-08-2009, 10:40 AM

Yeah, the rowdy guys in the front were from the headlining band. They were certainly enjoying themselves....