We were just getting ready to gig when lock-down hit in March, which has pushed us a few steps back. But it was good to get together again and make some music, even if we both forgot some of the arrangements. We did it outside, socially distanced, and it was nice to hear the music in the trees again.
We used to practice inside, gathered around the piano, generally all acoustic, so this was a little different for us. Good to practice with a PA once in a while, of course, even for us acoustic purists.
Just piano/bass/vox this time, but we've got room for the drums.
The crowd went wild:
Actually, the pianist's dog went wild when the audience (a deer) ambled up the ravine.
We're a couple rehearsals away from being front porch ready, then I think we'll do a socially-distanced show for the neighbors.
Side note: modern lightweight PA gear is so nice... a couple class-D powered 12" tops and a tiny little mixer is all we need. No amp racks or outboard gear, and it's good enough to handle bass, piano and vox for rehearsals and small shows with plenty of headroom.
We used to practice inside, gathered around the piano, generally all acoustic, so this was a little different for us. Good to practice with a PA once in a while, of course, even for us acoustic purists.
Just piano/bass/vox this time, but we've got room for the drums.
The crowd went wild:
Actually, the pianist's dog went wild when the audience (a deer) ambled up the ravine.
We're a couple rehearsals away from being front porch ready, then I think we'll do a socially-distanced show for the neighbors.
Side note: modern lightweight PA gear is so nice... a couple class-D powered 12" tops and a tiny little mixer is all we need. No amp racks or outboard gear, and it's good enough to handle bass, piano and vox for rehearsals and small shows with plenty of headroom.
