Chappelle loves his money
Our gig at the Improv the other day was soso. We got to play for bunch of people who were waiting to see Dave but a majority of them weren't very into the music. In addition to that we couldn't actually get into the show to see the man...in fact if you weren't on the wait staff that night you couldn't see him for free. Chappelle's peeps made is expressly known that no free tickets were to be given away. I'm guessing that since Dave is on top of his game at the moment with the best show on Comedy Central he can call those shots. We did have a "hermonica Joe" ask us if he could sit in for a song. Marc said sure and told him it would be in the second set. The man then said cool I'll go get my harps. When he came back the man had his harps, and a fresh shirt...he was ready to play. Sad thing is Marc neglected to give him the sign and "hermonica joe" was given an apology at the end of the show.Yesterday we played the Rhythm Room for the first time. I liked the feel of the club very much...it had a run down, worn in feeling that made it really easy to play in. In addition to that the sound set up was much better most placed. It is nice to have a monitor every once in awhile and not have to strain to hear Marc's loops. The sad thing is there weren't that many folks...especially for the main act Rightious Buddha. I think we may have pulled more cash in then they did which blows cuz they came all the way from Baton Rouge. We all stuck around for a good bit to hear them go at it because they know how to throw it down. Think the same instrimental set up as MMW(drums, upright, and B3) but keep the general idea in that Orleans boogaloo that we all know and love. Next time these cats are in town I highly encourge any fans of dirty organ funk to make an apperance.
Next week has us visiting Drop Trio's Funk Jam Friday @ Brasil's. This will be an all instrumental set for those of you who dig that, and we'll also have to be a bit quieter than usual. In case you don't know any time we book a gig where we have to play "quieter" it rarely lasts the entire night. If you haven't been to Brasil's yet it is a treat. They have a wide variety of cafe goodies including a nice selection of beers. The show should start around 9ish but come out early and eat dinner. Hope you can all make it.
posted by Coy - LBP Bass @ 8:34 AM
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