So...last weekend I performed at Googie's Lounge in NYC. I'm always really nervous to perform in New York because I feel like there's a lot of competition there and people are judging you. No one's mean or anything (though, if I sucked, I'm pretty sure that people would let me know) but it just feels very stressful for a person who doesn't perform there often. With that said, I'm psyched because I think I've found a nice little home at Googie's Lounge. It's a very low key place, they have a cool, old, white baby grand, and it's in the village, which just makes me feel like I'm a big deal. Anyway, the show went really well, I tried out a new cover that I'm going to be using on tour (you'll have to make it to a show to find out what it is!), and I worked out a good song order that I was happy with.
Plus here's a cool pic...I was on the chalkboard...I know, I know it's not permanent, but it also made me feel like a big deal.
Last night I played at The Tavern Downtown in Hartford. It was a cool place with a lot of great musicians playing. (I was a part of the open mic night.) It's through the New England Megastar Competition that I made this connection with the venue, and I'm so glad that it worked out! I got to see some of my friends from the competition and my friend Mike, and his brother and brother's girlfriend, Tim and Michele (who are now my friends too!) came out to show some love. It was great...and I didn't really want to leave, but last night Vanessa and I decided it would be a good decision to drive to Providence and spend the night here, and it was.
This morning we woke up late and hung out a bit at my aunt-in-law's house (Judy rules!) and now we're driving around and exploring Providence. We've eaten lunch (HUGE falafels) and we're going to hit up a few of the thrift stores here on Thayer St. I highly recommend a visit to this town if you've never been here!
Tonight I'm playing in East Greenwich, which is just a few minutes away, and I'll be playing with a few other people. It's going to be a great time, and I'll have more photos and an update for you later!!
For now, here are a few photos for you to enjoy:
Here's Vanessa and I in front of the 'tour bus' a.k.a. my awesome corolla.
Here are our 'world tour' matching water bottles.
My friend Mike came out to see me in Hartford! What a good guy!!
Vanessa color coordinates her tops with her camera, phone and drinks. (And apparently, that's a photo of my evil twin...)
Here we are in Providence!
And last...here's my amazing falafel...sorry about the Coke product in the photo, dad!
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