We've been doing some local shows and we do seem to have the schlepping factor down to a manageable level. Last night we took two trains and a bus to get to the show and back.
What with the Cubs/Sox game, and Taste of Chicago (Stevie Wonder was the big draw), public transportation was packed with customers. One can already see the days of burning fossil fuels in a big old automobile is becoming a yesterday kind of thing.
I have a classic little Pignose amp which I can carry in a bag slung over my shoulder, a gig bag for my electric guitar and a handy carrying case for my acoustic. The Lovely Carla carried a tambourine, a magical egg, a microphone and a music stand all in one kit bag.
We were a smooth, efficient outfit. The show was great. Wicker Park on a Saturday night is a carnival. We plugged into the PA at the Pontiac and filled the room with sound. We came off the stage very pleased. One of WWSP's best shows so far. Banana Street also was in fine form. The audience really responded.
It really is the good work.
Made it home late, the Red Line train at 1:00 a.m. is one of the great freak shows - not to be missed. We were on a rollicking car, folks were drunk and giddy. It was almost like being on some weird Reality Show.
Oh yeah, I guess that was the Real World! I wonder if it will be renewed?
