and i didn't think tonight could top last night

[Childbride]

got back from my lesson just a bit ago...

my teacher has 'graduated' me to his student band.

i'm terrified and thrilled at the same time. guess the nerve situation is going to be rectified one way or the other.

i get to start gigging nursing homes end of may/first of june [i just got my first song on my play list tonight... those don't scare me too bad... my experience (with family) is that residents are so thrilled to have company/entertainment that you could stink on ice and they'd love it]

then, once i get more comfortable/earn my stripes, i may get to graduate to local paying gigs with the band... [he has students of all levels, and picks the ones to play at which venues]

[guilty pang] i really should wait until shiner gets home to tell him first, but i couldn't stand it! i'm really excited!

[oldguy]

See how quickly buying an amph and learning barre chords paid off?
Congrats, you earned it!

[ted s]

right on CB ! good for you ! :

[magoo]

Way to go CB, you have come a long way in a short time.
Congrats, Playing Gigs will even help you more. You must be so excited.

[Spudman***]

Be careful. Those nursing home groupies are kind of icky.

[sunvalleylaw]

Congrats CB!! I have sure enjoyed my student band gigs. Just jump in and play and don't think too much, you'll rock!

[Childbride]

thank y'all... and yes, i'm really stoked.

this will just motivate me to play even more...

practice makes Better.

[luvmyshiner]

Be careful. Those nursing home groupies are kind of icky.

Hmmm. Now that I'm finally married to a rock goddess, do I need to worry about 90 year old men asking her if she'd like to hold their dentures????

[warren0728]

very cool cb....hope you don't forget us little people as you become a "rock goddess"

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[mrmudcat]

Sorry I missed this and your other tread .Congrats we are proud of you here at thefret!!!

[Brian Krashpad]

Break a leg!

Gigging rocks.

[PAPPY]

Way to go girl. There is nothing more rewarding than putting a smile on someone's face and those folks at the rest homes will love you.

Shiner, am I going to have to get you a bigger hat?? I know how proud you must be. Just want to let the folks here to know what a great supporter for Kimmie you have been, I have seen you in action so don't try to underate your endeavors. I am proud of both of you and sure glad I met up with you at Pearl that first time. It's been a pleasure knowing and watching the both of you progress.

[wingsdad]

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[piebaldpython***]

Good show there CB, congrats!!! Now that you have Barre-ing down and will get much more familiar with the ENTIRE neck in short order; can solo-ing be far behind??? You go girl!! SLIDIN' time CB!

[Cal]

Well done Childbride!


No need to tell you to keep up the good work 'cause I know you will.

[Childbride]

thanks again... i gotta get going on my new song tonight...

and Pie... :

i have to get to the jeweler tomorrow at lunch and have my fingers sized, they shrink in winter, and i really don't know what they are sizewise anymore. Dug has asked me for them, and i've been so horrid busy with work/getting off really late that i haven't gotten it done yet. bad kimmie.

Pappy... miss you, my friend. can't wait til next month and i can play all my new songs for you and the other Pearl Jammers!

[just strum]

The title threw me, but as long as I'm here.

Congrats there CB, you are making a lot of progress.:

Shiner, better be nice to her if you want a backstage pass.

[strumsalot]

Way to go CB! :

[luvmyshiner]

Shiner, am I going to have to get you a bigger hat??

Some people think my head couldn't get any bigger Pappy. They're wrong. CB surpassed me in talent and skill a long time ago and I couldn't be happier. I feel the same way I did the first time my son beat me at chess, or the first time I heard my Baby Girl sing in public and I realized, DAMN, she's good!