I had suggested a standing performance position when playing the arranger exclusively, with it placed on TOP of the piano, as it would be quite awkward to access it while seated. Gary, if you do land that piano bar venue, I recommend that you at least play a 'couple' of songs on their acoustic piano. It doesn't even have to be a complicated piece. but perhaps one in which you accompany yourself while singing, say on an intimate romantic ballad. The ladies really love this sort of thing. Just a thought. - Scott

You're welcome, glad you liked it.

To tell the truth, I was looking for your shots of you in a backyard with your keyboard. I thought there was a good one with you behind your keyboard. I would have tried to snip that and place it on top of the acoustic piano.

Anyway, I hope all is going well with the audition.

mike

Since we're talking about acoustic piano gigs, this is a picture from my piano gig at a private dining club in Savannah, Georgia. The little laptop on the upper left side of the piano has the Yamaha XG softsynth on it for SMF playback, and not seen is the JBL EON10 G2 that I place down on the left side of the piano.

Good luck with your gig Gary - that looks like a very nice piano setup (with the exception of the speaker on the wall - I'm not a fan of PeeVee). Looks like they provide a little vocal monitor on a mic stand behind the piano too.

congrats gary,i,m sure all went well,mike

Good Luck Gary!!

Anyway you could have your keyboard on top of the piano's keys??..........with the lid down of course and your keyboard stand at the correct height?? That way you could sit down and look like you are playing a grand!!

The audition went well, pretty tight quarters though, and the restaurant's owner said he loved the music, his staff enjoyed it, and his wife, who was listening on the phone liked it. The next step is this Saturday evening from 8 till midnight. He said if the crowd likes me, and he sincerely believes they will, then I'm in for every Sunday and Monday night from 6 till 10.

I decided to have lunch before I played, which was interesting. When the waiter brought the menu, there were no prices. It's one of those kind of places where if you want to know the price, you can't afford to eat there. Oh, almost forgot. The owner said a free meal and whatever I want from the bar was part of the deal as well. Sure hope the crowd likes me on Saturday night, and I also hope I don't get snowed out. The weather prognosticators are calling for about 4 to 7 inches of snow, depending on where the cold front comes through--not good.

Thanks again guys and gals,

Gary

Nice Going Gary...

I knew you could do it!!
In a few weeks that lounge area will known as .... "The Diamond Room"

Bring on the Antipasti !!!!

Ciao

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Man, oh man ..... I can just imagine all the "fish tales" that will be told at the bar !

Sunday/Monday Drink Special:
Gary's Kickapoo Joy Juice.

Hey Gary...No Room there for the Arranger?
Just put a Silver Sparkle Cover on top of the Piano and Setup right on top of it!!!!!


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