January 2019 Gig wrap-up

I had three gigs in January.

Radio Bean

This show made it a full year of shows once a month at Radio Bean. A fun gig with the folks at the bar showing their appreciation. Made a few dollars in tips only. (I am going to start sharing the reality of gigging in an open and frank way. Radio Bean gives 2 drinks and a discount on food, but does not pay most performers. They do provide a place to play and have music every day and night.)

See the story of how this year of shows started here.

Gusto’s

I have one more gig at Gusto’s in Barre, Vermont before they apparently are pulling the plug on the Acoustic Sets. It’s kind of a shame, as it is a paid gig ($130 for a 2 hour set, bring your own PA, no food provided), and I felt people did appreciate the music.

The Double E 

This gig was a double-bill with Kaomi Kingsley and it was cool to trade mini-sets with her for a couple of hours. I also debuted performing some songs on the ukulele! This performance was part of the Burlington Songwriters showcases at The Double E that are every other Wednesday. Nice 48 seat movie-theater style venue! If you are in the Essex, Vermont area on a Wednesday night, check in and see if it’s Songwriter night at The Double E, and have some food from The Mad Taco, who provide food for the venue. This is also a place that treats performing artists with some dignity: food and pay ($100 for the night, split by the acts).

Goodbye to Thayer’s Olde English Pub

I had gigs scheduled at Thayer’s Olde English Pub in Littleton, NH in the first three months here, but was contacted by the booking agent, who informed me the Pub was simply closing and all gigs were cancelled. Like Gusto’s, this was a decent-paying gig, AND came with dinner (food was very good), so another gig that payed $130 for a two-hour set is gone.

Anyone who knows where live, acoustic music is booked (especially original music), please contact me!

 

October surprise

So the end of October surprise turned out to be a whole week with a very busy music schedule:

Monday October 22nd:

Appeared on a local radio show highlighting Vermont artists called 802 Music Scene hosted by DJ Drea Mae. Hoping to get a recording soon, and will share that when I have it.

Tuesday October 23rd:

Burlington Songwriters had a regular meeting geared towards sharing works in progress and getting feedback. I was able to share something just started and get some helpful input. Feedback meetings are the 4th Tuesday of the month and open to all.

Wednesday October 24th:

Gig at The Double E in Essex with Stefani Capezzi! Scheduled only a week before, Stefani and I each played two half-hour sets during dinner hours (The Mad Taco provides food and drink at The Double E). Burlington Songwriters is booking local songwriters every other Wednesday there, so stop by on Songwriter Night!

Thursday October 25th:

Gig at Radio Bean! I played a one hour set to the folks at Radio Bean and it was a fun and engaged crowd. I have enjoyed making this a monthly gig, and will be back on November 14th and December 13th.

Friday October 26th:

Actually, nothing. I probably went to bed early.

Saturday October 27th:

Gig at Thayers Olde English Pub in Littleton NH! Second time at this place, great food, a bonfire out back before the show, and a cozy atmosphere.

I hope more weeks are filled with musical activity like this one was!