Well, Hurricane Irene may have literally put up some roadblocks, but there’s no stopping this band when a gig is booked.

The direct route for driving there was still closed from storm damage, and the alternate solution was to drive through a state park at night; kind of a surreal experience. The park is called Wawayanda State Park. Hehe, Wawayanda (pronounced “way, way yonder”). I think it’s funny, anyway.

After a hiatus for a few weeks it was fun to play again, and despite voracious mosquitoes throughout the first set we soldiered on, and it became much easier to play once an angel or two produced bug spray. I hate having anything like that on my skin, but the weather combined with being in the woods in off-season ski country demanded it.

You can “Like” the band on Facebook if you are so inclined.

Until next time!

About This Post: Roadhouse Gig

Somehow the cover band staple “Roadhouse Blues” found its way back into circulation, and its pretty appropriate for last night’s gig at 6 West in Shohola PA. I found myself improvising throughout – I can turn any lemon into lemonade as long as I know the chords.

We are pretty much a regular act and played at their recent one year anniversary, where they fed us well (WIN).

Special thanks to Mary and Dominic who could see that I was suffering by the third set and found a pain reliever for me.  Either a combination of the smoke or a tension headache from band drama, but it turned out to be an Aleve which upset my stomach and gave me palpitations. I’m an Advil guy, but I’m grateful for their concern.

Otherwise, a musical highlight was lead singer Mr. Shawn stepping up to my synth (which I play a fraction of the time, providing bass guitar duties mostly) for the big hook on Blondie’s “Dreaming”. We always keep it fresh for our local following – and ourselves!

Please support local live music whenever you can. If you have a friend in a band, make sure to get to their gigs whenever possible.

A brief hiatus is in order and gig reports will resume Labor Day weekend.

Here is the premiere post for a new feature of the site where I plan to chronicle my “other” life in musical trenches. I play with a cover band called “The Known Offenders” and we are pretty busy in the NY/NJ/PA area. I won’t have updates every weekend, but when we play I’ll post what I can.

Here is the requisite link to our Facebook page to humbly request a “Like”: The Known Offenders Cover/Party Band.

Tonight we’re at the Trail’s End campground in Shohola, PA. It is closed to residents only, but I’ll publish the public gigs so you can stalk me easier. Mention the comic and I’ll buy you a drink. One. One drink. Really.

Best,
-T.A.D.