And the next night

On Thursday the 16th we were back at Java Monkey for our 2nd night in a row of dress rehearsals for Adrian's wedding and reception.  We played Pachelbel's Canon, with my part being the vibraphone transcription, so there is not really any bass.  Hard to believe Johann Pachelbel lived so long ago - 1653-1706!  A very old tune indeed.  I've learned that the Canon in D Major - it's always played in D - has only become such a popular wedding song since the 1970's, so it's a relatively recent trend.  We played it twice, once at the beginning and then as our closing number.  In between we played many others from the playlist.  The weather was very nice compared with the usual 90's + humidity we've been dealing with out on that patio.  Friday the 17th I played with Martay & Brent at Padriacs in Vinings.  It was a relaxed night with a sparse attendence, but the crowd eventually did show.  Great to see Cliff & Christine.  Cliff told us the news that he and his wife are expecting their 2nd child.  Very good news.  Cliff has been working in the ER of Grady as a counselor.  Long days and tough work.  All in all, we did well, even on "Is There Something I Should Know", which we hadn't played before.  They all went to Waffle House afterwards, but it really was too late for me to tag along.  Sleep is always an opportunity cost.  A very good time all around.  Tonight I am without a gig but it is Yom Kippur.