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  • Live Open Mic!

    Posted by SoCal_Ian on September 27, 2021 at 11:36 am

    On Saturday September 25th I was invited to a real life open mic. A friend called and asked me if I wanted to join him at an outdoor open mic about 30 miles from my house. Of course I jumped at the chance to hear (and play for) other guitar geeks in my area that I likely have never met. Well, my friend arrived late and left early but I stayed for the entire event and even played 3 tunes for those left in attendance towards the end. A beautiful setting on a California canyon with an Easy-Up to shade the players from the bright sunshine and a P.A. so people could be heard. I met some great folks (including a pro player whom I later verified via YouTube had played with a national act some years ago) and had such a good time. They invited me back to play in a club setting(!) in a few weeks. I need to brush up my material first but I’ll probably do it! I NEVER would have done this if it weren’t for the VOMs and I thank all of you hosts and attendees for the boost!

    SoCal_Ian replied 3 years, 4 months ago 6 Members · 10 Replies
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  • Real-Vic-G

    Member
    September 27, 2021 at 6:06 pm

    Hey @SoCal_Ian , that is awesome news. Congrats on getting up there and sharing your songs with a real life audience…..and three songs to boot. These are success stories that I like to hear and how our VOMs have helped you. That’s super awesome.

    • SoCal_Ian

      Member
      September 28, 2021 at 9:44 am

      Really happy to share the story here @Real-Vic-G. Yes, it was 3 songs per person’s “set” and so I followed the format. I’m also being 100% truthful when I say I doubt I’d have had the nerve to do it had I not been playing for all those virtual VOMs and so my thanks goes out to you and the others. It was still a bit nerve-wracking when I considered the fact that these people could actually throw stuff at me if I played badly but that didn’t happen. 😜

      • This reply was modified 3 years, 4 months ago by  SoCal_Ian.
      • Real-Vic-G

        Member
        September 28, 2021 at 10:32 am

        You are quite welcome my SoCal friend. I’m sure you and your story are inspirations for others as well. Spread the wealth and pay it forward. 👍

  • stevieblues

    Member
    September 27, 2021 at 7:42 pm

    That’s an awesome win SoCal_Ian! 🏆

  • N-lightMike

    Member
    September 28, 2021 at 11:24 am

    That’s so cool @SoCal_Ian . I’m happy for you. And this is a great example for why the VOMs should continue for newer TAC members. And I hope we keep seeing you at our VOMs.

    MG 😀

    • SoCal_Ian

      Member
      September 29, 2021 at 8:51 am

      Absolutely I’ll keep doing them @MikeGaurnier ! The only reason I missed the past few have been other commitments (like this in person open mic) or seeing some decent concerts lately as things open up some.

      • N-lightMike

        Member
        September 30, 2021 at 10:49 am

        yeah, @SoCal_Ian , for me the VOMs are the event/activity I never had. But I certainly can’t fault anyone for going out and engaging in real life. I’ll look forward to seeing you when you can make it.

        MG 😀

      • SoCal_Ian

        Member
        October 1, 2021 at 8:37 am

        Right back atcha Mike!

  • branman

    Member
    September 29, 2021 at 8:56 am

    Well done Ian!

  • Whibs

    Member
    September 29, 2021 at 10:39 am

    Wowza! Big step! Congrats @SoCal_Ian

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