FIRST GIG OF 2025…AND I DIDN’T EXPECT IT!

New Years Eve 2024…I receive a Facebook message:

“If you good for this Friday, black river barn. 10pm show”

So my last day of the year started off with being needed for a Supernova gig four days later. And I didn’t expect to hear about any shows until maybe March/April.

Threw on a new set of orange Aurora Strings on ye olde Universe and brushed up on the songs. Added a few new ones, and we were off and running. Always a blast playing with these guys and they appreciate my brand of sonic squalor for three sets.

The best part though? This was the most relaxed that I can recall about playing. No feelings of “Wow I hope people like me” and “Someone better tell me that I can play guitar.” Those days are behind me, replaced with feelings of “I really enjoy playing more than ever!” Once I dialed in my sounds, the mood was just right. Getting lost in the music is the best.

And for some strange reason, any time I sit in with Supernova, someone in the crowd yells “Slayer!” Hmmm…I must give off REIGN IN BLOOD vibes.

As of now, 2025 is starting off on a loud note (or in my case, too many notes) and hope the trend continues.

Boy do I need sleep though.