It was my second time at Walden’s tonight. I’ve been feeling a cold coming on – my throat’s scratchy – but I was singing a lot today and thought, “What the hell, let’s play tonight.” Sign-ups started at 6:30. I got there around 6:50, and there were already 12 people in front...

My dad called me a few days ago and asked if I’d want to play Thursday during the set breaks for another band that he knew. I said, “Sure” – I was excited about the opportunity to not only play at the same venue as a working band, but on the same night as well. Well, my dad had to...

Played at Java Jungle tonight. Arrived at 7:30, hoping to get a time slot around 8:30. My plans were obviously flawed, as there were already eleven people signed up before me. The house was packed, and Arty, tonight’s host, was just getting the open-mic show on the road. I’ll admit, I...

I played tonight at Walden’s coffee house – a coffee shop on the corner of Mayberry and McCarran next to Buenos Grill. It was my first time to Walden’s as a performer – it’s cozy and warm and very fitting for a bunch of acoustic performers. Tonight’s open mic was hosted by Todd...

My friends Noah and Hailey came with me to Zephyr to hear me play tonight – they are in town for Thanksgiving. I was excited to have them in the audience – up until now my audience has consisted mainly of strangers or acquaintances I’ve met at the bars and coffee shops. We got to...

Played again at Zephyr tonight. There were quite a few more people tonight, despite the recent bad weather. Jeff Dunn was hosting. I actually met him a few weeks ago at Strega when we both played there. Nice guy – and he was kind enough to invite me to tonight’s open mic back when...