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Yep, on a Tuesday night.

Weeknight shows are like an extra practice, only with free drinks.

It's our first show since we finished recording, which is to say our first show in a couple of months. The songs in our set other than the four we just recorded for the EP were a bit rusty, to say the least, when we started rehearsing again. So maybe it's good that we'll end up playing for bar staff, the other bands, and about ten paying heads tonight.

Yeah I know, CSB.

But hey, I get here and the drink special is $2.50 Jameson's. Can't beat that with a stick.

So I'm on my fourth Jameson's and soda, reading The Importance of Being Earnest on the Kindle reader on my phone, and waiting for the music to start.

Oh, and we've just been "promoted" to "headlining," so the touring band can get back on the road faster.

Mike LX-R wrote::hmm:

Aaaaaaaaaaaaand, to close this pointless thread: it was dark and shitty, but here's me, my drummer, and a shitload of Jameson and soda. Only you can't see the Jameson and soda, because it's inside me.

So was it fun at least?

Beef wrote:So was it fun at least?

Oh, it was a lot of fun. Better than expected. We're happy to do weeknight shows, we just go into them with different expectations. It's looser, there's more direct banter and interaction between me (the guy who does most of the singing and talking) and the 15 people in the crowd. And we played pretty well, considering it was our first show back.

Weekend shows are more about getting the fan base out (such as it is), making new fans, and kicking ass.

Hahahaha know this gig like you wouldn't believe.
Glad you had a good time, life is so busy these days I honestly turn down almost all gigs like this.

benjamin801 wrote:

Beef wrote:So was it fun at least?

Oh, it was a lot of fun. Better than expected. We're happy to do weeknight shows, we just go into them with different expectations. It's looser, there's more direct banter and interaction between me (the guy who does most of the singing and talking) and the 15 people in the crowd. And we played pretty well, considering it was our first show back.

Weekend shows are more about getting the fan base out (such as it is), making new fans, and kicking ass.

Sweet, glad you guys had a good time. But, yeah, I've been there, it's definitely about having the right expectations.. We have a Tuesday gig coming up in a few weeks we'll see if anyone shows...

What an honor that you got to headline the show. I like when promoters think you won't see right through that.

"Sure, we'd love to play at 12am on a weeknight for the remaining drunks at the bar!"

At least you have the right attitude.

JonVengeance wrote:What an honor that you got to headline the show. I like when promoters think you won't see right through that.

"Sure, we'd love to play at 12am on a weeknight for the remaining drunks at the bar!"

At least you have the right attitude.

It was all good. We hit the stage by 11, and the touring band (The Bad Lovers, Austin TX) stuck around for our set anyway. Cool guys, great rock band.

I've been to many of those midweek shows. Ghost towns.

But usually fun for those that show up.

benjamin801 wrote:

JonVengeance wrote:What an honor that you got to headline the show. I like when promoters think you won't see right through that.

"Sure, we'd love to play at 12am on a weeknight for the remaining drunks at the bar!"

At least you have the right attitude.

It was all good. We hit the stage by 11, and the touring band (The Bad Lovers, Austin TX) stuck around for our set anyway. Cool guys, great rock band.

The Bad Lovers... That sounds vaguely familiar to me for some reason.

At least the show was fun. And again, your headstock points the right direction so you get props from me no matter what.

Drummer looks like my aunt Liz. Hope you had fun bro!!!