I LEARNED TWO NEW THINGS LAST NIGHT

Yes, that’s a corn maze.

I did a gig with Supernova at Lentini Farms last night, and I learned two things: I can play guitar with one glove on my fretting hand and with a leather jacket on.

My Judas Priest fantasies have come full circle.

This time the weather was windy which made things much chillier. I purposely practiced the songs at home with the glove on but then realized “Maybe I need the jacket too?” It was a bit constricting at first but learned to deal with things. That’s what it means to be professional.

And battling a runny nose too!

But the show was a success! Good crowd, lots of clapping and dancing, which made things go smoother. And a first for the band, as well as myself, we played for FIVE hours! Of course, we had breaks in between sets, but once more people started coming to the stage and dancing, why stop now?! Kept going, pulling out song after song, whether or not I knew the tunes.

My fingers were cold anyway so what did it matter?! HAHA!

I tell you what though: standing in the open field, looking up at the stars and finding the planets on the Sky Map app…it was all so breathtaking! A nice way to wind down after playing an endless stream of songs. I’m one of the luckiest bastards alive. My life is music 24/7/365, whether I’m playing, writing, rehearsing, or teaching it. Once the car was packed, I stood on the field, soaking in the night vibes. THIS is what it means to be alive!!

Now I need a nap.