Wednesday after practice with Chris and Brian, I shot right through the Lincoln Tunnel and into Hoboken for a gig at The Dubliner. It was my second time in there this month, and I'm very glad to have been welcomed. Everyone is always extremely receptive and it makes it that much more fun to play for people that love music and just want to sing along. Having the good fortune to be stuck in a room with a bunch of people that just want to hear songs that I want to play is a pretty special thing. I'd like to send an extra special thank you to Emma Hardesty and our newest Hoboken supporter Michelle Attilio for coming out and singing along.
I briefly mentioned Thursday night at Gleason's in Astoria. This is the newest spot I've played, and I can't wait to go back with Pat. It's a brand new, beautiful bar on 33rd and Broadway. The front entrance has big wide windows so everyone walking by can see in, and they are welcome to come in and join the good time. The staff was warm and accommodating, the crowd was gracious and there to have fun. The best rooms to show up in are the ones where everyone is prepared for a good time. I will let you all know when we're back in there, and you'll come out to see for yourself.
Friday was our return to Rockville Centre. Always feels good to run around a bit and then come back home to a place we've played a whole bunch of times. BBQ Inc feels like home to The Turn, and we couldn't have been happier to play our first RVC gig since The Big Show on home turf. The front door was open and we were projecting out onto Park Ave. Anyone who wants to know where the party was on Friday night, it was at BBQ. I'd like to thank Vicky and Chris (bartenders extraordinaire) for opening their doors to us, and leaving them open to let us make some noise. It really was an awesome night, and we owe big hugs to everyone that made it out. You can catch us back there on May 15th. Come on down. Pig in, Pig out.
Last night was about as busy as it gets. But busy often has its rewards. We started the night at Blvd playing a spot at a benefit called Music Against Myeloma. We were invited by our new friend Matt Ostrower of Lost In October to come out and play a short set. The crowd was receptive, and they were there to raise money for a wonderful cause. Everyone has been hit in some way or another by cancer, and this was a very special privilege to shed a little light on a less than ideal situation. The Turn would like to send our heartfelt appreciation to Matt and Slava for planning the event which was celebrating its fourth year, and for having us in to share the stage. We'd be happy to return with the full lineup next year, and you're all invited to come out, Rock The Turn and raise awareness for this and all cancer research/treatment. As soon as the pictures are up on their website I'll post a link.
Off the stage, out the door, through the tunnel, and right into The Mile Square. We walked in at 10:29 and started up at 10:30. In the nick of time to say the least. It was a great night. We were already riding a high from having the opportunity to play earlier at Blvd for such an enthusiastic crowd, and carried it right on over to one of our favorite spots in Hoboken to play. This was our first time there in around a month, and it was a great welcome back. Everyone in the house made it a super enjoyable Saturday night. Coupled with the 80+ degree weather, and the birthdays, bachelorette parties, and hometown friends that came out to support (big love to Jonny, Heather, Beth and Jo), this was a uniquely awesome opportunity to play two shows for two great groups of people. Nothing makes us happier than to be on a stage playing the songs you want to hear, and hearing you sing along with us.
Thank you barely touches it. Your collective voices are what keep us going. Check out our schedule on MySpace and come Rock The Turn. We'd love to have you. As mentioned we'll be playing with the full lineup Friday 5/22 at The Parkside Lounge and between now and then you can find us all over the metro area. Come say hi, we'll be waiting.
Peace Love and Vocal Harmonies
Brian
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