Tue Jul 02, 2013 3:46 pm
Thanks Chris!
Overall, yes, I'd have to say that it's a bit more work playing alone. Besides the obvious - hauling, setup and tear-down of equipment - it definitely felt like it required more concentration, not having another guitarist or lead singer to lean on. And while it was kind of nice having all the control over what songs to play, I did miss that thrill you get when multiple instruments and voices are blending together well. To be honest, if I had to totally choose between playing solo and playing in the trio, I'd opt for playing in the trio (it might be different if the three of us didn't get along really well, have similar goals, and have at least compatible tastes in music). Ideally, I hope to be able to do more of both in the future.
As for the PA, I think the camera angle is a little deceiving - I was actually positioned slightly behind both of the speakers. The only time there was any feedback was when that one audience member decided to pitch in and sing (or shout) "Lucille".