I played at this assisted living residence for the first time yesterday. I came prepared to play any or all of the set with Christmas music. I started out with Feliz Navidad and got some warm introductory applause. I explained I was there to play some Christmas music but since it was my first time there I would also give a sampling of my regular stuff. From that point on I think I played maybe three more Christmas songs.

When I started playing the regular music people got up and started dancing and continued partying until the end of the hour. I ended up playing over just to make sure I got in my obligatory Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, God Bless America and Happy Trails. As I packed up I played some audio, a couple carols in Polish. One lady who came late and sat on the side said to me, ' I wish you would have played more hymns so I could sing along.' You just can't win.

In the end, this was one of the liveliest NH gigs I've ever played and I hope they invite me back.