Boneman
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The other day I saw a local place up here where I'm at had an open mic nite. So I said, I'ma go on down there and bring my F30r-ce and play an original song or two, if they let me.
Sure enough, they let me! and in fact I played two originals, and both were well received. Mostly because I had like 6 friends and family supporting me, but probably also because I was the only act that had an instrument. However, I had never played micc'ed up as a solo guitar/singer songwriter for a crowd of strangers before, so their support was helpful.
Now mind you I'm the type of guy that would get up there and sing a suicide karaoke song. So being in front of a crowd speaking, telling jokes or singing is one thing, but playing acoustic guitar in a quiet setting with it amped up where every note can be heard was extremely nerve wracking. Of course thinking so hard trying not to mess up, I did!, three notes in, but no one noticed, lol.
It was a song I wrote for my wife, so it's kind of sappy, heartfelt and I could see the crowd visibly liked it, be-bopping their heads along to the chord progression. Then when I ended, I felt the huge Wphew!, accepted the applause and kind words of the host after and said damn! that was a rush.
Next, they said the guitar was a little louder than the vocals, and I said well I can adjust it and play another song if you like?, And they all agreed. Now I finally felt like I was settled in and could relax. This time I said to myself I'll hit them with the complete opposite feel, more brooding, dramatic and gory, lol. So I confidently started my second song only to mess up my own lyrics on the second verse!
, oy vey this performing live is not for the faint of heart. Nevertheless I kept the melody going til I could get back on track and then I of course finished it strong! More applause
, man I can't wait to do this again!
Turns out they want to do it every month, so I said I'll see you next month! I'm excited, especially now that I got the first time jitters out of the way, I am already thinking of new original songs to try out for the next one.
Even better, the host then introduced me to a local young lady who sings and produces, and she might need a guitarist, or I may need a singer, so who knows what may come of that? I'm game since you only live once.
Who else does open mic nite and do you play covers, or originals?
Sure enough, they let me! and in fact I played two originals, and both were well received. Mostly because I had like 6 friends and family supporting me, but probably also because I was the only act that had an instrument. However, I had never played micc'ed up as a solo guitar/singer songwriter for a crowd of strangers before, so their support was helpful.
Now mind you I'm the type of guy that would get up there and sing a suicide karaoke song. So being in front of a crowd speaking, telling jokes or singing is one thing, but playing acoustic guitar in a quiet setting with it amped up where every note can be heard was extremely nerve wracking. Of course thinking so hard trying not to mess up, I did!, three notes in, but no one noticed, lol.
It was a song I wrote for my wife, so it's kind of sappy, heartfelt and I could see the crowd visibly liked it, be-bopping their heads along to the chord progression. Then when I ended, I felt the huge Wphew!, accepted the applause and kind words of the host after and said damn! that was a rush.
Next, they said the guitar was a little louder than the vocals, and I said well I can adjust it and play another song if you like?, And they all agreed. Now I finally felt like I was settled in and could relax. This time I said to myself I'll hit them with the complete opposite feel, more brooding, dramatic and gory, lol. So I confidently started my second song only to mess up my own lyrics on the second verse!
, oy vey this performing live is not for the faint of heart. Nevertheless I kept the melody going til I could get back on track and then I of course finished it strong! More applause, man I can't wait to do this again!Turns out they want to do it every month, so I said I'll see you next month! I'm excited, especially now that I got the first time jitters out of the way, I am already thinking of new original songs to try out for the next one.
Even better, the host then introduced me to a local young lady who sings and produces, and she might need a guitarist, or I may need a singer, so who knows what may come of that? I'm game since you only live once.
Who else does open mic nite and do you play covers, or originals?
