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I cannot tell you how many times I have shown up at events with a couple of cameras around my neck, a gadget bag full of odds & ends and a lighting kit and have been asked that question. If it happened once every few years, that would be one thing. But it happens a LOT. It's like getting pulled over by the police and he's standing there with uniform, gun, flashing lights and asking him "Are you a cop?" I would love to come back with a witty reply, such as "No, I am Jesus. Don't you recognize my beard?" However, I cannot be that rude.


Wednesday, June 18, 2014

I play guitar at Ricardo's restaurant in Watertown NY 13601

Signa about me playing at Ricardo's Restaurant in Watertown.

I wish I could stay on top of this blog and report all of my activities. Tonight I played guitar at Ricardo's Restaurant in Watertown from 5:30-7:30. It went really well. It is a fairly small to medium size establishment. I used my Guild Mark V guitar and Fishman SoloAmp 220. I also uesd a small 30 inch by 42 inch by 10 inch high stage that that I constructed out of 2x10 pine planks and plywood covered with indoor/outdoor carpet. This allowed me to sit in my chair and play guitar with the same elevation as if I were seated on a stool. I had complete view of the entire dining room and all of the tables had a clear view of me. I think that is most important for both player and audience.
The evening went very well. The owner of the establishment came up to me and shook my hand saying, "You are great!" They asked me to come back August 6th. Of course I will be there.

Ricardo's Restaurant, Arsenal St., watertown NY. (Formerly Howard Johnson's).

I have not eaten there yet, but the Watertown Daily Times has rated it 4 out of 5 stars.

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