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weirdmom Posted Tue 16 Oct, 2007 5:20 PM |
OK so Friday I was guarding drums and had a poem recited to me by a homeless man who also showed me his "12 rubbers." This is the only part of the gig my band had last night that I would like to remember:
Setting: Curb outside Mozart's deck. Standing with Mark (bassist) and Jana (singer). A guy walks up, looks at drums.
Guy: Are you guys the roadies?
Mark: Uh, no, we're just watching these while our friend gets his car.
Guy: Oh. Who's the band?
Jana: We're the band.
Guy: Oh really? When are you going to play?
Mark: We already did, we're finished.
Guy: Oh man, I'm sad I missed it. I'd really love to be a part of something like that.
Jana/Mark/Anne: Oh.
Guy: So could I be in the band?
(silence. Anne trying not to laugh. Mark looking like he isn't sure whether he is about to have to flex his muscles to get rid of him. Jana looks dumbfounded)
Jana: Did you hear us play?
Guy: No.
(awkward silence as we are all unsure what to do or say.)
Guy: I'd at least like the opportunity to audition.
(more silence)
Anne: We have a MySpace page.
Guy: Cool. I have a Sharpie and a piece of paper.
(takes out key chain which has mini Sharpie on it. Jana writes down the site address)
Jana: So what's your name?
Guy: I'm James. (holds out hand, we all shake and say our names)
Guy: Yeah, I'll try and find a computer where I can log in. It's getting harder and harder these days.
Jana: mmm.
Anne: So what do you play?
James: Violin. So much so that I can't hardly feel the tips of my fingers.
Anne: Huh. Wow.
James: So myspace.com/janaanne
Jana: No, it says janawray
James: Jana? I've never heard that name before. What kind of name is that?
Jana: It's my name.
Kevin pulls up and we use the loading of drums as our excuse to not talk to him anymore. |
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AbsolutPurple Posted Tue 16 Oct, 2007 5:24 PM |
| Not sure it's a good idea to entertain friendship with you...after all these stories i've been reading |
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Turtleneck Posted Tue 16 Oct, 2007 5:29 PM |
| Please let him audition! And tape it! |
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weirdmom Posted Tue 16 Oct, 2007 5:32 PM |
AbsolutPurple wrote: Not sure it's a good idea to entertain friendship with you...after all these stories i've been reading
LOL. I tell ya, the crazies seem to just find me. You should be safe over in France though.
Oh, and I was telling the bassist about the homeless guy from Friday and he said that guy has approached him downtown as well to share his poem. Apparently he also has a song. But just like with me he was giving himself mad props after his song or poem. With my friend though he asked if he thought the song was worth anything, some sort of donation. Of course. |
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weirdmom Posted Tue 16 Oct, 2007 5:34 PM |
Turtleneck wrote: Please let him audition! And tape it!
That would be hysterical!! Jana did say that if he actually wrote us a message through the myspace page that I would be answering it. |
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AbsolutPurple Posted Tue 16 Oct, 2007 5:43 PM |
weirdmominaustin wrote:
LOL. I tell ya, the crazies seem to just find me.
very nice for yr husband i must say |
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Hanne Posted Tue 16 Oct, 2007 6:11 PM |
| hehehe... He just wants to be in a band, poor boy. Who cares what kind of music the bands plays or whether a violin fits in, when he's been practising so hard? |
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carlottarocks Posted Tue 16 Oct, 2007 6:22 PM |
weirdmominaustin wrote: Turtleneck wrote: Please let him audition! And tape it!
That would be hysterical!! Jana did say that if he actually wrote us a message through the myspace page that I would be answering it.
Turtle is on to something here. I'd like to see it for sure! |
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SamuraiSandy Posted Tue 16 Oct, 2007 6:38 PM |
aaahhh...you gotta love the weirdness of Austin...
and Mozarts! I love that place! |
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weirdmom Posted Tue 16 Oct, 2007 6:40 PM |
AbsolutPurple wrote: very nice for yr husband i must say
LOL. He enjoys it.
Hanne, yeah his fingertips are numb so I guess he is practicing. I just love that he wants to blindly join a band. |
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Hanne Posted Tue 16 Oct, 2007 6:54 PM |
weirdmominaustin wrote:
Hanne, yeah his fingertips are numb so I guess he is practicing. I just love that he wants to blindly join a band.
At least the band would have a passionate member, albeit a member who also needs to practice his social skills. |
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AbsolutPurple Posted Tue 16 Oct, 2007 7:00 PM |
weirdmominaustin wrote:
Hanne, yeah his fingertips are numb so I guess he is practicing. I just love that he wants to blindly join a band.
it screams WEIRDO |
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Hanne Posted Tue 16 Oct, 2007 7:03 PM |
AbsolutPurple wrote:
it screams WEIRDO
Hey, just trying to see the positive side here! lol |
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AbsolutPurple Posted Tue 16 Oct, 2007 7:10 PM |
Hanne wrote: AbsolutPurple wrote:
it screams WEIRDO
Hey, just trying to see the positive side here! lol
how much does he pay you ? |
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Hanne Posted Tue 16 Oct, 2007 7:21 PM |
AbsolutPurple wrote:
how much does he pay you ?
Who, the violinist? |
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