A few nights ago we played 4 songs at a small blues bar way out on the edge of town. Every so often we'll do that, go to a jam night where we know someone in the host band, where they'll let us play as a band, not pair us off as jam nights are designed to do. We do it for a few reasons: play out new material, allow "someone" to hear us play live, make a contact, a short practice, attract a new supporter, or because Rob wants to hang out with some musician friends, play, drink beer, and not be bored sitting at home. Actually, this jam night plan was fueled by Rob, and has worked out well. I think it came to him more from a desire to play as often as possible (the guy would play drums every night if he could, and even used to host a jam night at a local club as well), then strictly from a business idea. Regardless of the reason, it's something we'll do once every few months, especially if there's a lull in our schedule (which means if we're off a full weekend!). What I found very interesting, and very comforting, the other night, was the realization that our original music has a little bit of something for almost any kind of club. Granted, we couldn't play a jazz, Latin, or death metal bar, but we can fit into just about every place in between. After we get a sense of the place, we'll discuss if we want to go edgy, twangy, or straight up. I'm very comfortable with that. While our style cancels us out immediately from some clubs, I think in the long run it allows us to play so many more clubs than if we were pigeon holed into one specific genre. It's also a good (as Jay reminds me of) style to grow old to. We'll never have to get out of the spandex with our stuff. Building confidence in your material is very important. I think the jam last Tuesday did that for me. Karen also sold some tickets for an upcoming show to new found fans in the crowd (she's always working), and Rob, well... he drank beer. Take care. Later, Butch