This Friday I will be ending an 8-month residency at the Meritage Restaurant in Glendale. I have played there once a week since last July and it has been one of the most enjoyable and challenging gig experiences of my life. Every week is different: the crowds both large and small, the songs they respond to, the songs they DON’T respond to, etc. Some weeks the diners and drinkers respond to the old Honky Tonk tunes and Hank Williams stuff. Other weeks they prefer Classic Rock. I’ve even had some nights when my own original material went over big. It is quite a lot of fun trying to “read the room” each week to gauge what sounds will be suitable. There’s been some rockin’ nights in there. Other times when I see mainly couples in the bar I will stick to ballads and love songs in an effort to set the proper mood.
As a musician I have found this whole thing to be a tremendous learning experience. I want to express my undying gratitude to my cousin Kristie and my aunt Alice who gave me the opportunity to play at the restaurant. Each week I have had the pleasure of seeing one or both of them there, in addition to numerous other family members, and this experience has made me feel closer than ever to my extended family. That is a fringe benefit of the gig that I had not foreseen and I am extremely grateful for the experience.
Lastly I want to thank all the servers and bar staff at the restaurant. From the minute I walked in there they have all made me feel like I am among friends. The food and wine selection at the restaurant are amazing. But I have no doubt that many repeat customers come back at least in some small part due to their affinity for the people that work there. All you guys and girls are awesome. Thank you and I hope to see you again soon & often.
This Friday March 2, 2012 will be my last show at Meritage for a while. I’ll be playing from 7:30 – 10:30pm.
Meritage Restaurant
1140 Congress Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45246
(513).376.8134
http://www.meritagecincy.com/
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