first gig!

So last night I played a coffee shop show, my cousin also played (http://www.youtube.com/user/NoizBaby) and one of her friends, it was awesome. I made 38 dollars and some cents. all from donations, we split the money equally 3 ways so like $115 dollars, thats pretty good for a half filled coffee shop.

anyway..

Cool! Cheers m8, I think that is quite cool sum for donations, dun know about culture there thou, but... sound pretty cool. Nice voice your cousin have btw...

Emp

That's cool BBT!!!

Cool beanz.

that is way cool.

on my first gig i actually lost money,so thats a good one! congrats

haha that sucks Alex. I totally wasn't expecting any money, I was just doing it for fun, and to get my name out there a bit, even though most of the people there were friends.

It was just a really relaxed environment, no pressure, no rush. I played like 10 songs. 7 of my own, then a Bright Eyes, Tom Waits, and Bob Dylan covers. I think the whole thing got taped, so maybe i'll get around to posting some of it

@BBT,
Glad it was a positive experience. You can probably guess that many people have a "nightmare" experience first time out, so Congrats!
AND it pays more than climbing a radio tower too!
Phip

Tom Waits, excellent choice sir! Glad things went well for you and that you enjoyed the gig!

Haha yeah, i also got a free iced mocha cappuccino out of the mix! so score!

My first gig i was playing for free beer. Is that even considered a gig?

@BBT---Your cousin has a bueatifull voice. I just wish her hands were being showed.

It depends. Did you get real drunk and smash your guitar??

nope. I wish.

her hands are in some of her videos, i think, its been awhile since i watched them

Sweet dude, sounds pretty neat!

Nice dude! As I posted on Emps vid/song post, I'll watch/listen later with a nice hot black coffee, a clear head, and when I'm less prone to falling out of my chair :P haha

Congrats though man! My first gig was a cover band thing, but my first REAL gig with my stuff...well...you saw the video... yeah.... :/

haha

It's good you had a positive first experience. Good for you.

Did you play all instumental, or do you sing?

here's a couple songs i uploaded, i might upload some more layter

BBT..you need to put these on the videos thread. I think you did awesome. Post more.

I dont want to put them in there! haha

I understand, I'm not charging the batteries in my camera yet. ;)

BBT,
I think my fav is #2. It has a nice feel to it. Did they ask you back?
Phip

yes, they were VERY enthusiastic about me and my cousin coming back to play sometime. They have "Spotlight Nights" every few weeks with just local musicians playing, my brother often plays them

well shoot man, sounds like you have a home for a while if you want it. It's a great opportunity to gain experience. TONS of experience!
Phip

Awesome shots m8. So chillout stuff. Btw, playing first gig with band is sweaty business at first time... playing alone there is a... well bit different thing. Little more experience and confidence and you sound like dylan mate :D.

Cheers!
Emp

Thats sweet! Our band was a coffee house band starting out. I miss the coffee house... :(