The Ark - Take 2!

Last night we performed for the second time at the Ark in Ann Arbor, MI.

We learned a few things from the last show, so we came better prepared this time. In other words, we brought people. We learned last time that if you bring 5 or more non-performers with you to the show, it a.) guarantees you a slot (as opposed to gambling in the raffle) and b.) allows you to select which slot you play.

We brought a total of 19 people besides ourselves. Some attendees were a pleasant surprise for us - we didn't know beforehand that they had planned on coming. It was good to see such a turnout, and very flattering.

We selected slot 8 and performed 2 originals: "Trust" and "Happy." This was the first time we had ever performed "Trust" in front of an audience.

The show went well, some pics got posted on Facebook, and we're looking forward to the next time around.

-Andy

Pre-Ark Rehearsal & Working For Diddy.

Last night we rehearsed at Jason's place in Dexter. We grabbed Jet's on the way there, and watched "I Want To Work For Diddy 2" while we had dinner.

The primary goal of rehearsal was to rehearse the songs that we'll be playing at the Ark tonight - "Trust" and "Happy." We played through each of those songs 3 or 4 times, so hopefully we'll be in pretty good shape for open mic night tonight.

We also played through some additional original songs:

-Simple Days
-Gone Astray*
-Satisfied*
-Time To Move On
-Not On Your Life
-Innocence Inside
-Just Once

*The 2 songs with *'s were impromptu. We hadn't played either in forever, but they worked out pretty well.

Tonight, The Ark. We've invited a small entourage so it should be pretty cool.

-Andy

On the Road Again...so to speak.

Next Wednesday, November 11, 2009 TBAP will be performing for the second time at open mic night at the Ark in Ann Arbor, MI.

We will be performing the classic TBAP song "Happy" and a somewhat newer song entitled "Trust."

That said, we haven't practiced at all since October 20th. So we are going to cram in a rehearsal or 2 between today and next Wednesday.

Tuesday, after work, Nadon's place. Rehearse, eat, rehearse, Andy takes off for home while Jason attends an online songwriting course.

That's all for now!
-Andy