We played a gig in Muscle Shoals tonight. It's like music Mecca here in Alabama. The history and tradition here run deep.
Many of the songs you've heard and loved throughout your life were recorded here. There's a PBS special on Muscle Shoals that came out earlier this year and even though I knew the place had a rich history, I had no idea of the depth and breadth.
At any rate, we played a few hours at the The Shoals Songwriter Showcase. After our set, the stage opened up for songwriters in the audience. Almost everyone in the audience was a songwriter.
The support shown at this venue is humbling.
I hope we have the opportunity to play here again.
It rained on the drive up and only got harder as the evening wore on. By the time we loaded up to head for home, I needed water skis on the Volvo.
Even through the rain, the autumn color was all around us. The cold weather this week will probably take most of the color with it when it moves on toward the east. I won't complain because it has been absolutely stunning here.
Many of the songs you've heard and loved throughout your life were recorded here. There's a PBS special on Muscle Shoals that came out earlier this year and even though I knew the place had a rich history, I had no idea of the depth and breadth.
At any rate, we played a few hours at the The Shoals Songwriter Showcase. After our set, the stage opened up for songwriters in the audience. Almost everyone in the audience was a songwriter.
The support shown at this venue is humbling.
I hope we have the opportunity to play here again.
It rained on the drive up and only got harder as the evening wore on. By the time we loaded up to head for home, I needed water skis on the Volvo.
Even through the rain, the autumn color was all around us. The cold weather this week will probably take most of the color with it when it moves on toward the east. I won't complain because it has been absolutely stunning here.
Agreed Stunning, and you caught it. Glad you enjoyed the gig. That is always a plus, I have grand sons, that say some of them are WORK! (smile)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous AGAIN!!
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear the gig went well and you enjoyed the support from the audience.
ReplyDeleteCan't do much about the weather but rain is a good thing in moderation.
JB
I love the riot of colors.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a great place and a wonderful opportunity!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun time was had be all! Nothing better than enjoying your craft with others who are of like mind....enjoy your fall! (I know I'm enjoying your pics!)
ReplyDeleteBeautifully captured moment, Rick. And glad you had a good gig :)
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