dean
Friend of Leo's
I almost got lost in Edgemont once. That’s the truth!
'Dipping the toe' back into the murky quagmire of small-town open mic's.
- Thread starter John Backlund
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It's the only Beatles song I do, but I've always liked it. I play the entire guitar accompaniment chords fingerstyle (as I do every song I do).
eclecticsynergy
Friend of Leo's
Hope it goes great.
'64 Tele
Tele-Afflicted
Pic from my only dip into the world of open mic night. We didn't get to play on the stage, were allowed to play on the dance floor, were joined (mid song) by conga player (actually worked well). First time in front of a crowd in nearly 30 years, first time playing with old band mate (acoustic player) in over 40 years. Fun, but terrifying. Survived it by the grace of St. Jameson.
old soul
Tele-Holic
Small town? That's fewer people to heckle and boo me off the stage!
985plowboy
Poster Extraordinaire
What time do you start?
Apparently Google maps says I can be there in 22:07 if I don’t pee and my truck don’t drink.
Apparently Google maps says I can be there in 22:07 if I don’t pee and my truck don’t drink.
I'm gassing up the Gulfstream. My team will fly into town and purchase the building across the street from said Igloo. Then turn it into a combination world-class recording studio and vomitorium. Edgemont will become the Hollywood of SoDak. And the locals will despise us like the opulent vermin we are. Hee hee!!!
Actually, Bruce Willis did something similar in Hailey, Idaho a couple decades ago - about the time his "Bruno" records were released. He bought a dumpy old gin joint and hired the best sidemen money could buy and then billed himself as a "bluesman." Like TDPRI Johnny meets Johnny Depp (without the Amber Turd stink).
Actually, Bruce Willis did something similar in Hailey, Idaho a couple decades ago - about the time his "Bruno" records were released. He bought a dumpy old gin joint and hired the best sidemen money could buy and then billed himself as a "bluesman." Like TDPRI Johnny meets Johnny Depp (without the Amber Turd stink).
4:00 PM- 7:00 PM (mtn).
It's a Sunday, so they'll be unrolling the sidewalk special for this 'event', but hitting the sack early is almost mandatory on Sundays in those parts. Come early Monday morning, there's fencing to be repaired, new calves to be tended to, and hay bales to be hefted.
MTPoteet
Tele-Holic
Have fun!
"You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" is a great one. I do it as well.
"You've Got To Hide Your Love Away" is a great one. I do it as well.
haggardfan1
Friend of Leo's
Google Maps says my drive one way is 1,164 miles. Otherwise I'd sure show up to cheer you on John.
Your other thread was upsetting...I'm glad you're taking another run at it.
I had a similar experience at my ex-girlfriend's family reunion some years ago. There was a huge PA set up ,and several good bands playing. I was supposed to play but didn't know when, or who with. It was unnerving, hot as hell and my Tele stayed in the truck cab for several hours before I played. I've never played a guitar that out of tune in my life, before or since--and I was completely mortified.
But it didn't stop me from playing out again after that.
Don't worry about any mess ups....if this was easy, everybody would be doin' it.
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985plowboy
Poster Extraordinaire
Oddly enough, I’m your man.
mexicanyella
Friend of Leo's
Hey! What happened at the Edgemont event? How was it?
Thoughtfree
Tele-Holic
Hay! You've got to hide your love away...
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In absolute ineptitude, I surpassed even my own expectations, but for such a small, out-of-the-way 'venue', it was surprisingly well-attended by a number of players, some of semi-professional capabilities...some, just plain weird, but I mean that in a good way.
It's a 180 mile round-trip trek for me to go down there, but I may give it another shot.
Here's a photo I took of some players there, the woman on the left is 'Angel', who hosts the open mic. She lives near Edgemont.
mexicanyella
Friend of Leo's
Cool! Glad you did it.
Is there a woodstove or fireplace in there? (Split firewood on the floor)
Is there a woodstove or fireplace in there? (Split firewood on the floor)
At first, I thought, I don't think Hank done it thisaway, then I thought he just might have! Good for you, hitch your wagon to a star, you're on your way..
