Mystery Road played last night at Mansion 462 and I couldn’t be happier w/ how it all went. I thought we played really solidly and the audience really loved us. The band was all in great spirits going into the show but after the show there was a bit of negativity coming from Michael. The minute we were done he let out his “complaints” about the night. I thought he was being too hard on himself and tried to remind him that this kinda music is not about perfection and more about the vibe and the fun and giving the audience quality songs with a fun, exciting delivery. Even though it may not have been perfect, I had the absolute time of my life. This was hands down the most fun show I have ever played. I was having so much fun with the audience and after the show it was just great to hang with everyone and drink. I was so happy that Birds & Arrows played with us again. They are such a great band and such great people and I really did have a great time watching and hanging w/ them. They even took a request from me and played “Passage” which made my night. The night was capped off by Lauren and Mike taking me to Time Out for one of my all time treats… BACON/EGG/CHEESE biscuit! Mike and Lauren took some awesome pictures and you can see the ones that Lauren took here: http://flickr.com/photos/oohmygeez/sets/72157614811621589/
Trying to come down from this show was a bit hard. I’ve been on this high all day from it and finally started to crash about 3pm today. It’s really funny because it’s one of those things that I just keep playing back in my head. I wish I could do it again tonight and have it go exactly the way that it went last night. It’s really cool to have these great memories of that show and to know that I will always remember how good it felt to have that audience connecting with us. There’s a good chance that may not happen again for a long time. There’s a good chance that I’ll have many shows like this. All I know is that I had such a rush of emotions last night as I was playing. Hearing the band marching through each song and giving it their all and looking out and seeing all those smiling faces just made me remember just why I love doing this.
I was telling a friend today how my idea of “making it” has changed so much. I remember being 15 years old thinking that “making it” was platinum records, groupies, big houses, MTV (when they played music). Now, at 35, making it to me is last night. Making it to me is having people come up to you and tell you that they loved your music. Telling you that made their day. Making it to me is seeing two people tear up as you are performing a very personal song and making it is when someone comes up to you and thanks you for having a song that they felt a strong connection with. That’s what it’s all about… making that connection.
If this is making it, well… I’ve made it big after all these years!
