my son has his first gig tonight

[redwitch]

with his new band. He's just 17 and really excited about playing tonight in Saratoga. He is a dedicated bass player. His adoring mama - me- is a bit nervous for him . They've practiced really hard and they are ready though, so wish him and the rest of the band luck!

[gyopsy]

1. Sounds awsome!

Here's hoping it's a big success. :toast:

[redwitch]

2. thank you!

I am so proud of him!

[bif]

3. Good luck!

[Roon]

4. Be sure to tell him..

Break a leg!

[redwitch]

7. thanks- I will!

I also plan to print this out and give it to him - he is the guy who turned me on to DU.

[AJ BENDER]

5. Bon Voyage & Best of Luck !

Have Fun & Keep Plugging Away

:hippie:

Rock On Young Man ! Rock On

[Rainbowreflect]

6. He will be great,everyone will love them, they will get a big record deal

and he will support his mama in the style you deserve for the rest of your long, happy life.
At least that is the way I see it.

[redwitch]

8. From your lips to God's ears!!!!!

As they say. LOL He plans to go to college for music and he'll have to pay off some student loans before he starts to support me, but a major record deal could do the trick!

[dbt]

9. They can't miss tonight!

It's St Patrick's; people are just burning up to have a good time tonight. GREAT time for a first gig, I says!

:bounce:
dbt

Tell him I said Rock The House!

[redwitch]

11. He is a handsome Irish laddy, I agree today is

an auspicious first gig day!

[Wickerman]

10. very cool! Tell him he has a whole board of Democrats backing him up

[redwitch]

12. flaming bass player looks just like him!

thanks, DU rocks too!

[chicagojoe]

13. Tell your son to rock hard and have fun !!!!!!!!!

[GoddessOfGuinness]

14. Tell him to

have a blast! :hi:

[Bonhomme Richard]

15. I hope he really enjoys himself.

[Bake]

16. How exciting!

First gigs can be pretty scary! Hope he knocks 'em out!

Bake

[section321]

17. A couple of tips...

aaah... I remember my first gig. I was scared shi&tless. It was in a big club and the stage monitor wasn't working so I couldn't hear myself play. AAAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!!

1) Unless you have no fear, stagefright is normal. I've had it from the first gig all the way thru to the last one I played.

2) If you make a mistake, play through and forget it. If you recover quickly most people won't even notice, and those that do are probably musicians themselves and will cut you some slack.

3) Have fun! Playing live music is one of the best feelings I know (right below sex and good glass of red wine).

see ya!