[waves]

we have a bar just downstairs... i went for a beer today - already primed mind you. topic somehow came around to doing music ... they asked me to sing a bit. i did, even though i am like totally out of practice... went pretty well... folks were appreciative. passers by stopped to listen a bit too.

i felt really honored and happy, the more so that ppl seemed to enjoy themselves. i haven't played for a non-captive audience in a long time. a young guy (20's) especially paid me compliments for an original i played. that was especially real meaningful, but the whole thing was. then, when i left, the bartender/owner said he'd call me when they start doing live music in summer. (better get some practice in somehow!!! )

people do tend to request stuff in the local language, and i come up short in that, but i mean, american music (in english) is popular here, and even local artists sing in english, so, i guess i'll just to do my thing, if asked, which is mostly in english.

anyway it was unusual for me, and meaningful to me. just thought i'd share.

~ waves ~

[DiMarie]

Oh Waves your post made me smile and so wish I had been there to share the moment. But so happy you made others happy and shared it with us.

Grabbing the moment and giving of your talent, is so special, others like I that are shy and could not take on the talent or spontaneity, you brought a smile. A warm heart hugging smile today...

[Pamster]

Thanks waves for sharing this! You made my day! I can just imagine you singing and playing, that's just fantastic! I am so happy you had a good time, you needed that! Way to go girlfriend!

[Dmom3005]

Personally I think I was there.

Donna

[bizi]

that is awesome!!!!!
happy for you!!!
i bet you were great
thanks for sharing
bizi

[Mari]

Waves,
This is nice.
M.

[waves]

thanks everyone! i hope i do get the chance to for a repeat...i wasn't even nervous - i had fun.

i do need to get with regular practice again though. recently i tried going down to the park at night to practice - all quiet and not a soul in sight. cold and damp but perfect for practice. we'll see if that keeps up as we get better weather.

maybe i'll go to the music school and see if they have soundproofed rooms i can rent on an hourly basis. now i have some MONEY with which to do that!!!

well we'll see. this morning i am sort of in disbelief like, naaah, he won't REALLY call on me to play at his bar... that would be too... like wow. people have short memories. well who knows.

~ waves ~

[mymorgy]

that is fantastic...congratulations.....
love
bobby

[OhKay]

Waves,

That's SO AWESOME!!!!
I wish I was there to cheer you on!

I'm sure the owner will call. I doubt that they would just mention calling if he had no intention.

[waves]

thanks Bobby and Kay

well... it's very informal like, they don't have my number... call ON me as in when we do music in the summer we'll have you in was the lingo, but yeah he said that spontaneously... i'll have to drop in somewhat regularly or they won't have a way to contact me LOL. not a problem. i've been having beer somewhat regularly. i can keep in touch.

we shall see. i don't want to get my hopes up. but it is a good motivator to get in some much-needed practice!!! just gotta figure out how/when/where.

~ waves ~