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Here we go again.

A few weeks ago, I began a little acoustic/ light electric guitar trio-no bass, no drums- to put together an Americana-type group. Two weeks in, I met with my financial advisors and after our quarterly review, they shared the plan for their annual client BBQ at a local park. Food, beverages and a folk singer this year. I mentioned my upstart trio and they invited us to do a performance at the event

Working without a solid rhythm section is difficult. I have a gift ( probably my only, outside my wife) in my head of a built-in metronome. I am not a great musician, but I am "rhythmic". I usually am relied on to drive the rhythm section in my larger band, directing the solid drummer and bassman that we have. Much different dynamics in the trio, and I was beginning to believe we weren't going to be able to pull it together. Further, I am the primary vocalist, a difference from my other ensemble. Learning the songs, lyrically, singing , playing and driving the rhythm were a steep challenge for me. At last we seemed to coalesce in our last few practices. To throw a monkey wrench in, Wed., my back went out and it appeared gloomy whether I could even perform this Sat. Today I have made some reasonable recovery. Gig on. Tomorrow is our test. 

The folk singer just returned from Nashville with her indie group, after recording their 3rd EP. We are her intermission act.

Gulp.....

Greg

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You've got this, Greg. If barbecue isn't sweet inspiration, I don't know what is. Go get 'em!

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Hey Greg, really sorry to hear about your back. Hope it gets better soon.

Wow, what an amazing opportunity though. I'm sure you'll be great. Can you tell us some of the songs you'll have in your set? Better still, it would be great to see any video footage afterwards. I'd love to be there in person to enjoy it.

Anyway, go get 'em and break a leg.

Ian

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Got it in, not perfect but barbeque friendly  for the 50 or so there. The folk singer (lead singer for a group called Corner in the Portland area) was complimentary as well and she is a gifted vocalist. Many guests were very complimentary on our achievement as well. All in all , very gratifying and fun. For only 7 practices, I was happy we pulled it off. I will try to upload  an ipad video, though the quality is less than ideal.

Greg

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Sounds great Greg, well done. I look forward to seeing the video.

 

ian

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My son used his iPad to record the songs. Lots of background noise, bright sunshine light through the door opening, but these are 2 of the 8 songs we did. Both are Allman Brothers songs, Melissa, and Soulshine. We did Peaceful Easy Feeling (Eagles), Guitars and Cadillacs (Dwight Yokum), Dead Flowers ( Rolling Stone version), Yesterdays Wine (Merle Haggard, George Jones, Willie Nelson hybrid), Mainstreet (Bob Seeger) and Might As Well Get Stoned (Chris Stapleton)-this one did not come through with audio for some reason. 

Again, the quality is not good but hopefully we don't sound too bad for any interested and curious forum folks here. Lots of fun. 

Greg

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Glad you had a good time and every thing went well. Sorry about your back. Rock on!

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Heck yeah! Way to go, Greg. Loved it! ?

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Fabulous! ??You guys sound great. ?All of that hard work certainly paid off.?

I hope your back feels better really soon.

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You're like a real live rock star!  Not a fake, studio one like me.  ?

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I knew you'd kill it.  You sounded great and some really awesome song choices in there.

You'd love my friends band, The Virginia Hipnecks.  Those songs are right up their alley, as both guitarists are huge ABB fans. They've been playing together at least 20 years so they are pretty good at it.

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Yeah, Greg, you sounded great.  But the real question is, "How was the barbeque?"

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Awesome job Greg - loved the songs. I knew you before you were famous. ?

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That 's great, Greg.

I guess you are the guy in the middle, right?

Wim.

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7 hours ago, Wim VD said:

That 's great, Greg.

I guess you are the guy in the middle, right?

Wim.

Yea that's me Wim. 

 

13 hours ago, CapM said:

You're like a real live rock star!  Not a fake, studio one like me.  ?

Ha...not a chance but sure enjoying the ride. And you own the respect and inspiration for all of us here....

 

Thanks for the kind comments friends. Six and Diane can confirm the exhilaration  and sense of achievement that public performance provides. We played for 40 minutes only but when we finished one of the ladies seen in the video reminded me with the comment,"Your living the dream now" , in my retirement. Yes I am.

Greg

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Great job Greg! You look so relaxed and confident. My dream now is to do a Guitar Gathering one day and duet with you! #raisethebar ?

Take care buddy

Ian

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That was wonderful. Thank you for sharing.  :)

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4 hours ago, IanD said:

Great job Greg! You look so relaxed and confident. My dream now is to do a Guitar Gathering one day and duet with you! #raisethebar ?

Take care buddy

Ian

This would be real treat for me, Ian. I have always been a fan boy of yours! Hope it happens someday.

 

Thanks all for the encouragement. I am becoming (slowly) more comfortable stepping out in public performance and it always helps when folks offer positive support. The forum is a great family and a wonderful place to share our experience, knowledge and learning. I greatly appreciate it.

Greg

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@gotto   Great job Greg!

I was wondering... playing in this kind of environment with people talking, eating, laughing etc.... Did you find the noise distracting? Or that (at least some people)  were n't paying particular attention?  I've personally not done any performing, so you're way ahead, but I can imagine there is a bit of nervousness, and wanted to prepare myself...  I going to my first Open Mic/ Jam Night in a few weeks (there will be some pros there too).

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Interestingly, in this particular gig, a fair number of people were actually listening to what we were doing, moreso than the professional folk singer who was there for much of her performance.  The ladies in front were actually making requests, I talked with the singer about performing and her take on this is that for something like this, the music is something of a backdrop for dining and imbibing guests. I too have been in many environments in eateries or pubs where conversation is the norm and the music is a social additive, whether it is live or some piped in source. So the object is to entertain, if folks wish to listen, but to not be too intrusive with your volumes as to disturb those that wish to carry on their normal dining/drinking habits. The final answer to your question is , no...I did not find the background noise distracting as I was concentrating on playing and singing with minimal flaws, and concentrating on what my bandmates were playing to keep the songs intact and fluid. The nerves dissipate once the playing begins.

Greg

Good luck on your jam.

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Awesome :)

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Atta boy Greg, you're having way too much fun.

Henk

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On 8/4/2018 at 2:25 PM, NeilES335 said:

  I going to my first Open Mic/ Jam Night in a few weeks (there will be some pros there too).

Neil you'll be fine, you know more theory than most pros, 

You can "hear" the music to be able to play it.

Only thing the pros have is playing with others, just watch the leader for the changes and turn around, they'll usually give you a nod it's coming up

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