Merry Christmas

So I was trying to clear up my hard disk space on my computer and I came across this awesome ditty. To set up the story, after a previous long-term relationship ended my ex's sister was a real help to me when I ran into some difficulties. Once I got out of those I thanked her by getting her front row center tickets to one of her favorite artists, gospel legend Shirley Caesar.

So we went and it was amazing. We were both so excited because she got to meet Pastor Caesar and I got to meet the band (top notch). Overall, this was probably some of the best guitar playing since I saw Stevie Ray Vaughan when I was in Grade 8. That was a while ago. I didn't really know what we were in for until the band started to sound check. There wasn't much lighting and though I originally brought the camera to take pictures for Stacey, I drained all my batteries recording this sound check. It was totally worth it.

This clip features Cris Johnson on guitar, and the organist is Mike Mathis.

Merry Christmas from the pocket.

I Survived an Drunken Irish Flash Mob

Saturday I have the privilege of again playing with Jeff Eager, Chris Caddell, and Ed Mortenson. After our success at the Hideout it was nice to play with them again. This time it was at the Rose and Crown. Though I generally like the Rose and Crown, tonight was different. There was an Irish ugly Christmas sweater flash mob going on and when Tricia and I arrived at 9:30 to set up, the place was jammed and everyone was plastered.

Then I found out I had to play the first set turned off because of some stupid rule over there which states that basses can't play until 12:15 or some crap like that now. I just played without sound because the place was too drunk to know what was going on anyway.

Once we got going as per what should be expected, we played great. Here's a shot video that Tricia shot, produced, and directed of the band playing Miss You by the Rolling Stones. It features the highlight of the night, a double guitar solo by Jeff and Chris, enjoy.