That was fun

[solarbird]

So that was fun. I got started a little late, so just over two hours of performance doing stuff I've written plus Great Big Sea's "Goin' Up," about three times each, giving me a surprisingly long base time of 40-ish minutes. Also, I made a lot more money than Anna and I made a Folklife, which was a very pleasant surprise; I kept trying to cut off after an hour and a half, but people kept throwing me money and asking me to play more things, so of course I said "sure!" and kept going. Also, the market people liked me, and said next time I get the good spot under the tree. ^_^

Setlist, mostly in order of the first playthrough; all songs by me/Crime and the Forces of Evil unless noted:

"Leaffall" (Extended version)
「もののけ猫」(Spirit Cat) (Extended version)
「桜木町」 (Cherry Tree Train Station) (Extended version)
"Dream of an Incomplete Flute"
"Roadrunner"
"Thought You Knew"
"Goin' Up" (by Great Big Sea)
"Militant's Song" (Short version)

I was actively surprised that people liked "Roadrunner," but they did - it's really meant for a three-person performance, with two percussion instruments - but I got applause for it, so yay.

By the way, "Goin' Up" (as an instrumental) is a great song to play when you need a break without taking an actual break, because it's four chords no braining, and that's a big help. I handed out some cards, which is also good.

Next Lake Forest Park Farmer's Market gig: two weeks from today, 22 June 2008, weather permitting. It'll be awesome.

Comments

[kissare.livejournal.com]

That's great! I'd love to come see you playing there some time! I'll be out of town on the 22nd, but as big a success as it sounds like your performance was, I have no doubt that there will be other dates! :) Do post future dates - that's so cool!

Random farmer's market question: do you know if anyone brings fresh duck eggs to the Lake Forest Park farmer's market? I'm trying to source some really fresh ones and was thinking a farmer's market might have some.

[solarbird]

Unfortunate timing, but I'll have more performances and will announce as I have them. Hm, maybe I should add that to my contact information page - a showlist. Muah!

I have never seen fresh duck eggs at this market. But the market grows a bit every year, so maybe somebody will show up with some! Sadly I am of no help tho'.

[angharads-house.livejournal.com]

yahh, that would've been fun to listen to, but on the other hand, I got to see a feckin' glorious sunset over the Beauforts north of Horne Lake, and that was definitely worthwhile in its own right.