I've done a few "solo" performances before, but mainly just a song or two at a regular band gig......but I've been working up a strictly solo, (guitar and voice) act for a few months. I was invited to what used to a regular band gig last night. Private venue, two bands + me, each doing four song (short sets) in rotation. (Rinse, repeat) The two bands played (LOUD) first.....then me. I'm deliberately doing low-keyed versions of mostly 60's, 70's, and 80's pop/rock songs. Used my Godin Multiac Nylon guitar straight into a Fishman Loudbox mini amp.....great amplified classical guitar sound. Subdued (almost soto voce) vocals. Quite a contrast to the other acts. I'm happy to say it was well received. I even had an attractive lady come up to me after my first set, and say how much she enjoyed the songs, my arrangements, and how calming they were after really loud playing by the others. I made a couple minor "clams".....but I covered them ok, and carried on. When you're playing the only instrument, and trying to cover all the bases, including lead breaks, you're really "exposed" and vulnerable.
And, as a side note, when the nice lady ended up leaving before the rest of us, she asked me to walk her out to her car. We talked for a while, and discovered we had lived for a few years in the same neighborhood as children......small world. I don't want to put the cart before the horse, but who knows where it might lead? Maybe I'll have future news. (?)
And, as a side note, when the nice lady ended up leaving before the rest of us, she asked me to walk her out to her car. We talked for a while, and discovered we had lived for a few years in the same neighborhood as children......small world. I don't want to put the cart before the horse, but who knows where it might lead? Maybe I'll have future news. (?)
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