Let the Summer Begin
Well we thought so anyhow. Unfortunately the weather did not cooperate. The temperature was about 60 when we started and went down from there. The Band was not at its best. The Guitarist and bass players struggled with cold fingers as did the keyboards and horns. All round intonation was a challenge. What started out as a good sound had to be constantly checked. Only the hardiest fans came out and they were in winter coats. The band members were very disgruntled with the whole thing. I felt a little responsible I pushed to play on. New Band rule when playing outside the temperature must stay over sixty.
Lesson learned.
The next event was a little different. The Band went out on a limb. I thought that maybe we could rent a hall, charge at the door and keep the receipts. We posted fliers tried to enlist help from the folks that own the hall. I made contact with the local dance groups and invited them to the dance.
We showed up fairly early to post more fliers and to generate
some last minute interest in the “The Summer Dance Party”. As it turned out we took $500 at the door. That covered the hall and band members got paid something for their efforts.
The following clip is of that night. The dancers certainly had a good time.
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