First in February

Firehouse 13 *                                                              Providence, RI

    Inside a renovated firehouse, art hangs the walls and song moves the air. Friday, with the company of good friends in the cold, cold night, we planted our instruments, microphones, and selves where the engines used to rest.

    With most shows, we started the night with the ubiquitous and obligatory waiting. Always waiting. But, no sooner than the waiting was done, we waited no more. We sound-checked and played our 11 song set, including two newer, unreleased songs. The rather large and engaging audience received us well. We were very excited to see some familiar faces from as far as Keene, NH (namely from the Staving Artist Collective) not to mention from the RI area. Thanks to everyone for showing up and listening well. We appreciate you.

    Then, our good ol' pals in Low Anthem performed their well constructed set of favorite, familiar songs, and to counter,  a couple of news ones of their own. They also sprinkled their set with a few covers for good measure and had a guest vocalist on a few. 

Phoning it in... *

    Sunday's performance was as comfortable as you can get. After hijacking my family's living room and telephone land line, we prepared to record with a California radio station. The telephonic performance was as promised...a little awkward. But it was nice, relaxed, and unique. I might have to add that the telephones taped to mic stands was a nice touch. It even provided a nice, hands-free way of listening and talking between songs. I think this form of hand-free phoning might catch on. Watch for the airing and the podcast. 

We also learned that phones are like plants and Mark, the sun.