Ashland Artwalk

When I left for Ashland this morning I felt a wave of joy coming up while driving down the road. It reminded me of being 18 again just when I got my driving license and used to drive around without any destination - the feeling of power and control. I can go wherever I want to - well tonight I was expected in Ashland at the Mobius a wonderful small Theater like event. I was scheduled to play during their monthly Artwalk. When I arrived the artists had already set up their tables and I did a quick sound check.


Then I went to Cat and Bill’s house where I would stay tonight. After a short chat with Cat I changed and went back to the Mobius. The Artwalk was going well and the venue was almost packed. Marla, the MC and booker went on stage to announce me - the noise level was off the scale as was the response - none! Wow that would be an interesting evening playing for a “Schmuzefest” as someone was referring to. People didn’t care and after I stopped the first song it went just back to the noise level of people talking and getting some free food. I raised my voice and said hi again, trying to talk about another song. Somehow I could not think of any that I wanted to play - what for? But I guess that is when the professional attitude kicks in and I just went through with it. After the crowd thinned out there were actually some people listening and when I finished a friend came by that I hadn’t seen for some years so I played a couple more songs.
The goodbye was short and painless, though it saddens me a little that it was such a nice venue that I probably never play again - well I should go with Sean Connery and never say never. The Thai take out was good and the conversation with Bill and Cat worth driving down.
Tomorrow is another day!