When I reached the venue, the band was tuning up on stage - YES! This was really happening! Still not 100% on my daring getup, I grabbed my friend Alexis and pulled her into the bathroom to get her final approval of my tight-fitting, feaux leather-looking pants. Once I got the green light from her and a few other trusted friends, it was on!
The back room of Kenny's Castaways was filling up with more and more ETV-goers by the minute. I was excited to see so many friendly faces!
One of the great things about having a show with so many people involved is that you automatically have a nice built-in audience.
I was fifth in the line-up and it was a good thing too, otherwise my nerved might have started to get the better of me. When it was my turn to take the stage, my body was filled with electricity. I grabbed the mic and reassured everyone that yes, these were actual pants that I was wearing and then announced that this was my very first ETV. I was encouraged by all of the cheers coming from the audience. My boyfriend was down in front video taping the whole show for posterity. For a moment I sorta felt like I was in a music recital for big people.
Once that first wail from the guitar rang out - we were off to the races. I haven't had that much fun covering a song since my senior concert in high school when my friend Rick backed me on a cover of Jewel's ever popular "Who Will Save Your Soul. " (hey! it was really popular at the time!)
It was a really great night! I had a blast and the show was a huge success. Even the bouncer was impressed, saying that we'd have to play here again!
I would love it if we could take this and turn it into a more regular gig. If anything, maybe we could play a few weddings.
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