Singing Songs
Last night I went to an open mic night with my friend Todd at a local coffee shop. What a way to break up your week. I was planning on playing my two songs and I took a long time deciding whether to bring my acoustic or electric guitar. Eventually I decided on my electric because it is much easier to play and I haven’t played in front of people since I started playing guitar 8 months ago. We get there and the guitar amplifier wasn’t working. I wasn’t nervous until I knew that I wouldn’t be able to use my own guitar.
A few people went up there and played. They were all pretty good. Then Todd went up and played a few songs by the band Jets to Brazil, who you should definitely check out. Anyway, Todd performed them well. I was impressed because I never heard him sing before.
I went next using Todd’s acoustic guitar, which he graciously allowed me to use. It was easier to play than any of my own guitars. I was slightly worried because I am getting over a cold, but I think it went ok. I played “One Last Time Forever” and “On and Even Keel.” There weren’t enough people there to judge my performance on applause or anything, but that wasn’t the point. I haven’t performed in front of people in years. It was so great to play in front of people again. Now I really want to get to the point that I can play an entire show.
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