Monday, September 12, 2011

9/3 - Riverside Wine

The place was consistently full all evening, which surprised me with it being as warm as it was. I figured that everyone would want to hang out in the AC.

The party at the table directly in front of us was already in full force when we got there and they stayed for the duration.

And the trains were pretty consistent all evening as well. They seemed a lot longer this time, like whole songs worth of long. Oh well, it kept things interesting.

Along with the people and the trains, there were an overabundance of bugs and with Jake being the bug whisperer, we were able to carry on with no screaming or flailing about.


9/2 - Whole Foods, University Hts

WELCOME BACK, JAKE!!!! All is right with the world.

What a treat it was to see Big Rig Bernie again. He made a surprise appearance, but I think that the word got out, because there was a plethora-o-people there this time. I'm talkin' a lot.

And thanks to Jim and Paula for coming out. It was good to see you both again.

Our new friend, Eileen gave us quite a few pointers. In writing. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us.

Those were the highlights. We had our usual tiny dancers and a couple older ones as well, but nothing earth shattering.

Thursday, September 8, 2011

BW3, Strongsville

Once again, we were Jakeless and once again, I was not diggin' it. And yes, I told him that he can never leave again.

And once again, he didn't miss much. Nobody trampled through the equipment as we were setting up and nobody had sex in the parking lot. I mean really, how can you top that?

One of the guys in a bachelor party requested that we play some Beatles, because the groom-to-be really like them. We played "Oh, Darlin'" and quickly realized that was a bad choice for someone who is about to get married. So, we tried to save ourselves, but ended up playing a couple more good-love-turned-bad songs and then it hit me that we knew one happy song ~
"Happy Together". Oddly enough, after we played the happy song for him they took the bachelor party inside. Oh well.

8/19 - Whole Foods, Beachwood

Well, we were Jakeless and I don't like it. Not one bit. The nerve of him to go on vacation. Geesh.

Although, he really didn't miss much at this one and I think it's because his absence effected everyone, not just me. Jake's favorite fan was concerned when she didn't see him, so I explained his lack-o-presence to her. She accepted it, but like me was not happy about it.

The only dancers we had were our regulars, who are starting to come out of their shell with us. Two little girls who are sisters and as different as night and day. One of them is a little tomboy and the other one is a little princess, who brought ballet moves to "The Letter". Betcha that was never in The Boxtops' and/or Joe Cocker's wildest dreams (oh no, wait....that's the Moody Blues).

8/18 - Panini's, Chagrin Falls

I think we're jinxed when it comes to this Panini's.

Last time was the power outage. This time was the rain/thunder/lightning. But at least this time we still got to play, just not outside. And of course the storm stopped about 3 seconds after we started, so all the people coming in paraded past us on their way outside to the patio and then paraded back as they were leaving. During our break I suggested to the boys that we tear down and reset up outside, but noooooooooooo.

Thanks to Jim and his crew and to our new family of friends for staying inside with us. You guys made the gig for us!