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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 ~