When traveling relatively far to a gig, do NOT forget to pack all your cords and hookups.
Got to Destare on wed. night and realized I had left my 1/4 inputs to my guitar back home. Had to run out fast and grab one before I could start (thankfully, there was a music store open until 8pm)
The Destare show went well. A lot more people present than when I had played last there on a Sunday night. Hopefully I’ll get to do more mid-week shows there in the near future.
-Jon
| May 7, 2008 | ||
| 8:00 pm | to | 10:00 pm |
Playing at Destare, an amazing martini bar in Fitchburg, from 8:00-10:00 pm on Wednesday May 7th.
I’m not entirely sure if I will be doing all background instrumental piano music or throwing in a little guitar like I did last time. We’ll have to see what the night is like!
Hope you can make it out.
Address: 320 Main St., Fitchburg, MA 01420
| April 20, 2008 | ||
| 12:00 pm | to | 12:45 pm |
Playing at WPI, the almamater, as part of Quadfest. Free show on the Quad.
address: 100 Institute Rd. Worcester, MA 01609
NOTE: Event time was changed. It is now a 12:00-12:45 show.
| April 2, 2008 | ||
| 9:00 pm | to | 9:45 pm |
Featured Artist at Avenue C. Jeff Munro as the host. Always a great crowd here.
| March 15, 2008 | ||
| 8:00 pm | to | 11:00 pm |
All winners of Tom Bianchi’s Open Mic Challenge will be playing 2 song sets here. The winner, chosen at the end of the night takes home near $500.
1677 Mass. Ave, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02148
Cost : $5-10 cover at the door
| March 10, 2008 | ||
| 7:30 pm | to | 8:00 pm |
Playing a piano instrumental set as a Pre-cursor to Tom Bianchi’s OPEN MIC CHALLENGE night. The night goes on until at least 11PM with by far the greatest talent in Boston. Check it out.
Address:
1677 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, Massachusetts 02148
Cost: $5.00
| March 6, 2008 | ||
| 8:00 pm | to | 8:15 pm |
Playing a small set on guitar to support Rick Macomber hosting his own open mic. Should be good times.
Address: The Landing on Marblehead Harbor
81 State Street at Front Street
Marblehead, Massachusetts 01945
Well it took me long enough.
Thursday Oct. 25th, At Casey’s Bar in somerville, I’ll be playing a 45min-1 hour long set as part of Jeff Munro’s Open mic night then. Should be a great time. Food and drink there, so a good time for all. Stop by if you have the time. In addition to me, alot of my musical friends will be joining me on stage for their random songs (as I’m just the feature of the night)…so check it out!
Address is 171 Broadway St., Somerville, MA. Literally, 1 minute off of I-93.
See you then
Jon
UPDATE: SHOW CANCELLED DUE TO RED SOX BEING IN THE WORLD SERIES.
Hey everyone.
I just wanted to make a quick post about why I haven’t really played out much lately. Basically, I haven’t been feeling very well, and that combined with the long shifts I have at work sort of wears me out. I’ve got a show or two lined up with no specific dates yet (still talking to those in charge about when would be good). Hopefully I’ll be getting back into the swing of things soon and playing a bit more regularly.
Thanks to those that inquired about this. I appreciate the support.
Jon
So about a week and a half ago, I took a shot at the Lizzard Lounge’s Monday Open Mic Night challenge. It’s a great time, and I’ve gone here a ton and have been able to get to know both the host (Tom Bianchi) as well as the rest of the “regular crew” that tend to show up there (including Brendan Hogan, Dave Coffin, and many many others). I decided to try something different this time though, and instead of singing, simply sat at the piano and played two of the piano solos I have written.
The room was dead silent, like nothing I’ve experienced before. So much so, that at the end of one song, people weren’t even sure it was done due to my gradually soft outro. Was an awesome night, and alot of people seemed to enjoy this “New Age” piano music that not everyone is accustomed to hearing.
I was called back at the end of the night as a finalist, used the piano again but this time through in the song “Jennie Wishes” from my CD. And Lo and behold, ended up winning the night’s competition.
Made me realize that no matter how much I enjoy playing the guitar, the piano will always be where my true passion lies, and it shows. A big thank you to the Lizard Lounge (check the link!) it’s guest judge, Tom Bianchi, and those who were there to support some local music.
I’ll be trying my luck again there on the 21st! Come check it out!
-Jon
