In the interest of expanding my horizons here......... we are going for our second, yes SECOND, performance at the 'Open Mic Night' at the local Arboretum. They have an outdoor stage and a field for spectators (and fans :) to sit.

We (Dan Sr., Dan Jr., Kristen and I) were there about 7 years ago. This was just about the time when we had initially picked up instruments, and really knew next to nothing. So, we decided we would 'perfect' one song, and perform it at the Open Mic Night. We did 'okay', even though we had a 15 minute slot and only sang for about 4 of those minutes.... but the end result was a total feeling of euphoria for doing something we didn't think we could... I am a firm believer in doing things like that, most especially when it is something I thought I could never do.

So..... this time around, we have FOUR songs... hopefully enough to fill our 15 minute slot. I will be on guitar and vocals, Kristen will be on the same, Dan Jr. on the fiddle, and Dan Sr. will play guitar. I haven't had a ton of practice time (even though it has been 7 full years since we have been there.. haha), but I think we can pull it off.

The funniest part of it is that the guy who organizes it recognized us. He said he uses us as an example to encourage people to come. (partially flattering, but really what he is saying to these people is that 'If they can do it only knowing one song, then you have no excuse!') I am glad we could help out there... :)

I will definitely post pix when we get them, and fill you in on all details... Okay, off to practice!