Golf/Gig Recap

Well, it turned out to be a beautiful crisp day on the golf course. Too my golf game didn't reflect the weather. I shot a 124 with 40 putts; I hit only 3 fairways and made 7 3-putts. This was easily my worst golf round this year. But, as most golfers say, "A bad round of golf beats a day of work". This would be true except I enjoy work.


Big banana at Angus Glen South

Work being the gigging thing. Which brings me to the gig recap. That was definately a good time. I felt pretty good on my solos and my walking/supporting the other two players of MV. Our clients seemed very impressed and the three of us had a great time playing. A couple of people came up to us to find out if we were free for some gigs in December.

All in all, a day you can't complain about. Although that 124 really bugs me.

Ideal Gig Situation

This has to be considered one of the most ideal situations when it comes to gigging; you get to do two things you love at the same time. Granted in my case it won't be at the same time, but it will be at the same place. This Saturday I have a cocktail reception gig in the afternoon. The great thing about it is that it will be at a golf course club house. So, being the golfer/musician that I am took the opprotunity to book a round in the morning. So, this coming Saturday will be a day of playing golf and playing bass. I couldn't classify this as a bad day. Hopefully, the weather will be kind and my golf shot to be true.



Big Slice at Angus Glen South

Memories of Cuba

Here's a few pics of my trip to Cuba as well. Just on the side, I bought that Bata drum.


Jammin' in Varadero Market



Cool pic in Varadero

Memories of Angus Glen - South Course

Well, I was just thinking about how much I enjoy playing golf but I haven't yet posted any images. Here's a couple over on Angus Glen's South Course. Hopefully, I'll be able to play sometime in a couple of weeks. Too bad it won't be with my brothers again.



Big banana at Angus Glen South


Angus Glen Clubhouse

Retrocity Recap

What a great show.

It almost seems it doesn't matter where they perform or when, there's always going to be a packed house for Retrocity; an a cappella group that perform songs from the 80's. They are extremely fun, incredibly strong singers (both as a group or individually), and know how to put on a good show. It's always fun to watch how an a capella group will interpret a pop song and
"a capella-ize" it. I'm just glad that I was able to work with most of them at some point in my life.

After watching them perform I can't help but recount all those long hours practicing parts, joking around and just having a blast during my tenure in Wibijazz'n. I can't help but try to arrange some songs for these guys and see if they'd be up to trying them. I haven't transcribed in a bit, but I am definitely inspired to get back at it again.

Oh, by the way, I had a good time that night.

Quote of the Day

This one is a personal favourite.

"If you're dumb, surround yourself with smart people. If you're smart, surround yourself with smart people who disagree with you."

-Isaac Jaffey (Sportsnight)

"Sometimes I'm not sure if I'm surrounded by smart people or smart people who disagree with me."

-BassBassDude

Gig Recap

Well, after working on all that stuff this past Wednesday and Thursday night, it all went clock-work on Saturday's wedding gig. We played well at both the ceremony and the cocktail reception. Although it was difficult to strike our setup in one room and get set up in another , we still managed to pulled it off. One tough aspect that some people find is how different a room can change your sound as soon as it is filled with people; on top of that, talking people. It's times like this where you just have to really grind and focus on your sound and be mindful of the sound that your group produces. Luckily, we've been together for a number of years, so we've dealt with these types of situations. You just adjust and deal with it and concentrate on the task at hand.

Was it difficult? Not really. But it's always a challenge everytime you go out and play in front of people. Especially when you want to sound your best and impress the people you're playing for.