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Friday, January 14, 2005
Open Mic at Karma Local Arts House
So I made it to Karma Local Arts House last night for open mic night, but Mike Robinson was a bit late to host the show. Turns out he couldn't start his truck, it was -30 and mine didn't start easily, as well! He did make it and he started the show around 9:30, playing a few songs including his own Tango, which I've heard before and really enjoy. I met a fellow named Kevin, who recently returned to Canada after teaching English in Seoul, Korea. He played a few hilarious songs that he wrote; one about driving Deerfoot Trail to get some Cheetos, another about trying to get close to a girl he likes during a wild orgy, and I can't remember the third. He was very good - he has a fearless ability to perform and I later discovered he is an actor.
By the time I was up to play, No Woman No Cry had already been covered so I chose to do just two songs. I could have also played the song because my playing style was very different, but oh well. I set the guitar on my lap and pulled out my slide, and started off with Talks to Angels by the Black Crowes. That seemed to grab everyone's attention so I went on to Solace Amongst the Sin by Xavier Rudd, and I seemed to lose a few people to conversation. But the song was still well received by most and I was happy. A fellow, Bill, at the bar next to me chose to say that my playing was refreshing, a cool style, and I produced a good mood.
Later a fellow named Dave rapped while his friends played guitar, I thought he had a cool voice. He later played the guitar himself and sang a song or two that he wrote; they were cool and definitely in his own style. On my way out the door he commented that my "Jeff Healy" playing was cool, so I thanked him and told him I'd like to hear his stuff again sometime. I think I was playing more like Xavier Rudd than Jeff Healy, but oh well.
I didn't get to bed until 1:00 am, and I slept in a bit this morning. It was f#$%ing cold this morning; I chose to take the bus to work because I was late, but if I would have walked I would have only been 15 minutes later and a lot less frustrated (with the bus). Next time. Good thing I have all my snowboard gear to keep me warm.
Links:
http://www.xavierrudd.com/
http://www.coollittlelounge.com/
By the time I was up to play, No Woman No Cry had already been covered so I chose to do just two songs. I could have also played the song because my playing style was very different, but oh well. I set the guitar on my lap and pulled out my slide, and started off with Talks to Angels by the Black Crowes. That seemed to grab everyone's attention so I went on to Solace Amongst the Sin by Xavier Rudd, and I seemed to lose a few people to conversation. But the song was still well received by most and I was happy. A fellow, Bill, at the bar next to me chose to say that my playing was refreshing, a cool style, and I produced a good mood.
Later a fellow named Dave rapped while his friends played guitar, I thought he had a cool voice. He later played the guitar himself and sang a song or two that he wrote; they were cool and definitely in his own style. On my way out the door he commented that my "Jeff Healy" playing was cool, so I thanked him and told him I'd like to hear his stuff again sometime. I think I was playing more like Xavier Rudd than Jeff Healy, but oh well.
I didn't get to bed until 1:00 am, and I slept in a bit this morning. It was f#$%ing cold this morning; I chose to take the bus to work because I was late, but if I would have walked I would have only been 15 minutes later and a lot less frustrated (with the bus). Next time. Good thing I have all my snowboard gear to keep me warm.
Links:
http://www.xavierrudd.com/
http://www.coollittlelounge.com/
