Gorgeous day here - really gorgeous - none of that cold, nasty wind or horizontal rain. I love winter - snow, hot chocolate, Christmas - all that fun stuff - I even like down coats and sweaters - I even like wearing multiple sweaters. But we've had some vile slop storms up here with the ice and rain and snow. Part of my freakin' ceiling collapsed during the last on Mother nature's little tamtrums. (Note to self: start leaning on lazy landlord.) Tormenta indeed. I've had enough.
Tomorrow, will be the first bike ride in months where I don't have to wear ALL my bike clothes and the skull cap under my helmet. Granted, the skull cap keeps my head warm in the helmet vents, but it cuts off circulation to my head. Not great when you're moving quickly on two skinny wheels over slippery ground. Lack of oxegyn to the brain can make the ride more exciting, in certain ways...
Enough bike talk - this is a music blog. OK - warm weather also makes me feel like travelling and booking gigs. So here I am on Festival net looking for some new shows. I'll also be booking locally here in JC. We have out regular gig in town at Sava Polish Diner on Grove St - interesting joint, I'll tell you. We'll also be playing at Lucky 7 here in JC on March 23.
Another thing about better weather - my voice doesn't get hoarse, and my guitar stays in tune. What could be better than that? I carry my axe every day - to teach and do workshops at some nursing homes up here. When it refuses to stay in tune, I feel like I might as well be carrying a two-by-four. Sometimes, it it's especially recalcitrant, I threaten it with the fireplace. That always snaps it into tune quickly.
When it's in tune, I'm a happy girl. Needless to say (here's a songwriter eschewing concise use of language) I'm a happy girl today!
