GCNE at the Y

Sunday: A lazy morning, shower, morning practices, then out for breakfast with Ann at Sound Bites. Dropped her at the bus station. A donut. To the video store, then back home for a lazy afternoon, watching some vids, cleaning out some old food in the kitchen, eating leftover Indian food, then down basement for exercise, and to complete the day.

Saturday: Slept in and a lazy morning. Morning practices, drums. Breakfast of eggs toast and such. A bit of guitar practice, then Ann and I headed over to the Y in Central Square. Most of the rest of the GCNE was already there getting the PA set up. Introducing Ann to the guys. Victor arrived a bit later. Sound check. Quite a nice space. The guys from the headlining band showed up and ate sandwiches while we got the sound happening. They did their sound-check as people arrived. Some hanging out with Ann in the back, and then circled up at 7:30. We went on around 7:40, ChrisP leading out. Not our best show, but not our worst either. I think our sound was quite good, and a couple of pieces had some real life to them. Until Victor and I seriously do some right-hand work, I don't think Driving Force should be trotted out again. The audience was very appreciative, and expressed this in part by taking lots of photos. This mucked me up a bit in Chrysanthemum, but I really shouldn't have let it. After our set, Ann and I took a stroll out and got some Mexican food. Back to the venue where "Your Move" was playing a selection of Art Rock Chestnuts, many of which I'd never expected to hear performed live, including Firth of Fifth, and the complete album (both sides) of Close to the Edge. Quite an effort. Mutual appreciation expressed on behalf of both bands. Headed home, and some hanging out before bed.

Friday: Up after sleeping in a bit, shower, fed Oscar, down basement, then out on the road. Stopped at the donut shop for an egg sandwich, and then to the Chiropractor. He was wearing an American flag tie today.

In at work, getting most of the code running for n-way import. Al was looking into an assert. Got some mac and cheese to go. Headed home around 8. Ann text messaged me saying her bus had hit a lot of traffic. Down basement, exercise and evening practices. Picked up Ann around 11. Some practicing guitar while she took a shower, then to bed.