Cat's Eye Pub
1730 Thames St.
Fells Point
Baltimore, MD
This was the first full set (that I remember) that IA had played in some time and, from the reactions of the band and several folks who have seen as on numerous occasions, probably our best show ever. Sadly, owner-bartender Tony was not there due to a wicked hand injury, but Dave Palmer filled in.
The people that wandered in liked us, stayed, got on the e-mail list, bought a CD, and vowed to be back in a month. The number of fans that we bring in that go out of our way to see us is steadily growing (shout-outs to Josh Lieberman and his whole crew (Duke, Liz, etc.), Kim & Bob, Kingsnake, Steve Kierns, Bonnie & Andy, The Trossbachs). Even the day-time bar staff (hi Jackie!) even stayed 'till the end of the night. The only notable absences were Chris, Dora, and Allison.
The originals were tighter than they'd ever been. Wolf and I were pretty unanimous on the set list. And once my hands got warmed up, Zach and I were firing on all cylinders (or some other mixed metaphor).
Tomorrow: First ever solo acoustic gig at Tyson's in Canton!
My Lunch With John McDonnell
10 years ago
Matt, the whole night (crowd, you, band, bar) needed to get warmed up. But when all those things fell into place, man oh man... When I left around midnight, you guys were in full swing. There was a smoothness to the songs and the sets that was really cool.
ReplyDeleteIt set the stage for a great debut at Tyson's! It's the bald dude conspiracy.