Posted on April 14, 2008 - by Hubba

WallStock Rocked!

Paula and I performed at WallStock on Saturday night as planned.

I know that I am a terrible guitar player, and I’ve always thought that my singing was, at best, something people would forgive me for.  I’m a songwriter of sorts, but I refuse to believe that I’m any good at that either.

But I do take pride in doing the best I can, and I had worked out a little “show” in my mind for the event.  When I got on the stage following the delightful Twilighters though, my little “show” kind of went to pot, and it was my fault.  I got nervous, so nervous actually that I sneezed through the first five minutes or so.  I really froze, and only ended up playing half of what I intended to.

But then, I was invited to play with local band Black Velvet through their set.  Their other guitarist couldn’t make it, so I was suddenly part of the band, which by the end of the night included a substitute bassist as well.  I had a blast, and ended up singing all of the songs that the guy I replaced normally sings.  I was rather impressed with my timing singing with a bar-band.  And when I finally crawled off the stage and realized that my shoulder was killing me, everyone said I did a good job.  They’re so nice to me!

Thank you to Jonny and Mike for letting me be a part of your show, and thank you to the members of Black Velvet for putting up with me.  And good luck, WHS seniors on your trip to New York City!