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  1. 1 hour ago, bitflipper said:

    The week prior I had suffered heatstroke and probably should have been carried out on a stretcher with an IV drip. But I was optimistic for last Saturday's outdoor gig. They, at least, had a canopy over the stage. But it was a new heat record, even beating out the previous Saturday's temperatures that nearly killed me. I spent the whole set desperately trying to wipe sweat from my eyes.

    On the way home, I commented that my shoes felt like they were too small. My feet hurt badly. (Note to self: most piano players do it sitting down. But no, you gotta be Keith frickin' Emerson.)

    Sunday morning I could barely walk. Looking down at my feet in horror, the left one was grossly swollen, discolored and - ick - bleeding. If it's still like this tomorrow I'll make an appointment to have it looked at in a month or so. (Yeh, laugh it up, you Europeans. Our health care system is spelled f-r-e-e-d-o-m, you commies.)

    I'd like to say that other than the physical discomfort it was a pretty good gig. I'd like to say that.

    But unfortunately we had a horrid sound system (some scuffed-up Mackies that looked like garage sale refugees) and a FoH "engineer" who didn't seem to know what any of the knobs and cables were for. All he could do for the insistent feedback was shift to different frequencies, ultimately settling on an EQ curve I'd describe as "60's-era ghetto blaster".

    He also cussed a lot. Although I admit that sometimes works for me, it didn't seem to be much help for him. Two other bands were on before us, so you'd think he'd have worked out the kinks after two hours. But it was just as bad for the band that followed us. I could hear the feedback squeals blocks away as I drove off.

    tl;dr

    So it really was joyous event then?

  2. On 7/2/2023 at 5:31 AM, Wookiee said:

    Well done chaps, great tribute to your friend's partner Ed.

    A musical production much as I would expect from your lot. :) 

    It is painful when you lose your very best friend.

    Thank you for the listen and the kind words my furry friend.

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