Lynn and I are pleased to be playing at Dulono's both nights this weekend. We're billing it as our 2nd annual post-holiday palate cleanser (no carols or cookies, just pizza, beer and old-time music).
Last year it seemed like everyone we knew came to see us and many could not find a seat or had trouble hearing us. We're hoping to get the same big crowd spread over two nights, plus we've upgraded our sound system.
A year ago January was our first Dulono's appearance and we've played 2 other times. (March, 2008 we played a full weekend and a Friday night in September). We usually plan 3 sets with a 15-20 minute break in between and so fill the 8-midnight slot.
The set list for each night will contain about 45 songs and tunes. We're working on Friday's set list now and then will rearrange things and swap out 5-10 songs for Saturday's set list. We've added around a dozen songs and tunes in the last year and will be playing 3 songs for the first time:
Rambling Boy (Carter Family)
Cannonball Blues (Carter Family - with 12-string!)
The Highwayman (Charlie Poole)
We've also worked on some new 'dance' tunes arranged for mandolin and fiddle. All-in-all we have a dozen new songs/tunes to share this time around.
We really look forward to showcasing the full extent of our repertoire, but are well aware that this will be a marathon session. Each night is the equivalent of 2 normal shows, plus we need to set up and tear down all the sound. (We're hoping to engage our 23 year old son as a roady).
I do have the week off from my day job, so we should have plenty of time to review songs and get "plenty of rest" before the gig.
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