this cloudy weather is my favorite. i have said it before, it is like a hug from home to me. which is good because i am tired and a bit emotionally hung over today.
last night at the derby was magic. everyone who played was a dear friend and the whole evening felt good. we are definitely growing as a band and part of that is a little clumsy but is a learning experience. perhaps playing a lot of newer songs rather than "old hits" :) wasn't the best choice? i am realizing that as we grow, and the places we play are bigger, with more people, that some things are going to have to change. last night juli and i discussed some of those changes and we are going to have to do some experimenting. the sound that we have right now with only one mic each is cute for mr t's, and even worked at el cid, but now...
double mics? pick-ups? investing in our own omni dirctional mics?
not sure what the solution is yet and what is right for us but it is getting harder to hear us and when we add drums and more harmonies and the venues get bigger we'll have to work it out.
last night watching and listening to hidden it took me a moment to remember that we have only been playing for 9 months, they have been playing for something like 8 years.
the night felt full of growth and love and some healing that i was really looking forward to, but these things take time and i want answers and solutions now. a difficult spot to be in if you're impatient like me.

i fell in love with fascinoma all over again.
these girls are solid, and just plain good.

found this old picture of my friend mike and i from years ago, he came to the show last night after i called him last minute..