This morning we left Atlanta for Greenville, SC where we met up with sound man extraordinaire Brian Dawson. He will be with us through our New York City shows and will lend us his experience and talents to make sure the very important showcases in New York will be tip top.
Tonight at the Handlebar, Brian took the wheel running sound with my assistance and, I must say, it was pumping. This is the first room we've been in with a sizeable PA system. We figured out some great EQ tricks and levels that will make sound checks a breeze and each show will sound crystal clear.
The show itself tonight was great though the turnout was dismal-even for the headliners. Theresa has never played Greenville before and we were told that the town is usually dead during the summer months as it is. Oh well. I blame the headlining band. They were some old duders "rocking" limply it seemed to me. The lyrics were in the style of Jimmy Buffet: mellow, not smooth, kind of shitty. What really mattered was that the crowd, though small, got into the set and was engaging with Theresa. They were cheering heartily, clapping along, and talking to her between songs and definitely after the set.
That being said, we're psyched for the next few shows leading up to New York and especially NYC because it is generally awesome. Besides, I'll get to see one of my dearest friends: Miss Kelley Farris.
Until next time folks!
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