About last night's gig

@TheHorse (238298)
Walnut Creek, California
March 1, 2020 4:07pm CST
I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post videos of my gigs here, but last night was fun. We played well, for the second night in a row, and managed to load up the equipment at 1:15 AM without feeling particularly tired. Our lead singer (a diva) was a bit of a pain, as he always is, but I managed to haul several amps heads and etc. outside without incident. It seems that there's latent "Dead Head" in a lot of people, even those in their 20s. When I did this song, a lot of people got up and danced. The band leader, who us known for sometimes not paying us, or keeping the tips for himself, actually paid as we were leaving. I have $160 in cash that's headed for the bank. Here's the song I did last night in our third set. The place was winding down, but this song got people up and dancing. This recording is from a couple of years ago, and it's tighter now, but the "vibe" is the same. It's a Grateful Dead song, and I love the Grateful Dead. I hope you enjoy.
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222314)
• United States
1 Mar 20
You talented devil, you!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Mar 20
Did you like the tune?
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LindaOH
@LindaOHio (222314)
• United States
2 Mar 20
@TheHorse Yes, I did.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Mar 20
@LindaOHio Woo hoo!
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Four Walls
@FourWalls (86661)
• United States
2 Mar 20
Delta Deuce, what’s that flower you cut loose....oh, wait. A fine job there. And I’m glad you got your tips in cash and not sugar cubes or carrots this time!!
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Mar 20
Playing a bass with hooves is easier than playing a guitar. Fewer strings, and they're fatter.
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Eva James
@wolfgirl569 (135722)
• Marion, Ohio
1 Mar 20
Glad you had a good night and he paid you.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Mar 20
It was a good time. I hope he learns to respect those who support him over time.
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382036)
• Rockingham, Australia
1 Mar 20
Whoa! Very impressive. Glad you got paid. That's always a bonus.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Mar 20
Musicians can be strange. Have you dealt with musicians with "delusions of adequacy" (Horse, 1994)?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382036)
• Rockingham, Australia
2 Mar 20
@TheHorse We joke (Vin and I) that musicians are temperamental - half temper and half mental.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 Mar 20
@JudyEv I'd have to agree with that. The lead singers can be the worst. They have a need to be in the spotlight, and some get angry when others in the band tell a joke or sing better than they do.
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Kokil agarwal
@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
2 Mar 20
I hope you enjoyed yourself
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Mar 20
I almost always enjoy playing music.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 Mar 20
@amitkokiladitya But I still haven't found the perfect band for me. That's why I'm so happy that Vanny and DJ have posted some on my "solo" stuff on YouTube.
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Kokil agarwal
@amitkokiladitya (171988)
• Agra, India
4 Mar 20
@TheHorse this is good.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
1 Mar 20
You did great with the tips. A great night.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Mar 20
@CarolDM I agree.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
1 Mar 20
I had a great time. I like it when I'm paid for having fun.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203396)
• Nashville, Tennessee
2 Mar 20
@TheHorse You deserve to be paid.
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Kristen Howe
@KristenH (33591)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
2 Mar 20
Nice pic and video! Will have to check it out this week. Glad you played a great set.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
4 Mar 20
It was a good time.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238298)
• Walnut Creek, California
7 Mar 20
@KristenH As I've mentioned elsewhere, the band leader is very difficult. He's not a very good singer, but doesn't seem to know it. He misses beats sometimes, and the rest of the band has to scramble to get things on track. He is also very demanding, but sometimes does not make his wants and needs clear. I think he has OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) and has to be in absolute control.
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Kristen Howe
@KristenH (33591)
• Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
7 Mar 20
@TheHorse I'm glad.
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