No, it wasn't a dream--Mike Pace, Stephanie Batson and I were on stage at the same time last night at the Junction in Port Angeles and that means Rollin' Waters performed for the first time in months. The crowd was awed by Stephanie's voice and Mike's guitar playing, and my own singing and playing was tolerable. What a surprise and a treat! Yes, there was dancing, and maybe Tina will send me a pic from the night since I was in shock and forgot to take photos. Grrr....
Patrick received a well-deserved beer for his excellent playing and for wearing the recommended (but not required) black shirt.
Guitar Instruction Tip #21: Learn to read standard notation first. Tab can wait. Don't ask for a reason, just do it.
Monday, March 31, 2008
Thursday, March 13, 2008
Things to Do in Port Angeles
Come down to the Junction on Sunday nights for the no-cover,acoustic jam/open mike. You can even exercise your lungs or fingers if you'd like to sing or play an acoustic instrument. Plaid or cowboy shirts are encouraged (but not required) for this week's dress code. Haha.
It's not Las Vegas, but there's lots to do in this town. For a few ideas when the music isn't playing:
Getting to know Port Angeles, takes time...bad day, get a 'shot in the dark' and drive out on the hook and enjoy the view of the mountains over the city...no charge.
20 minute drive, 20 minute walk, rest your buns in warm natural pools above the Elwha River in the woods....no charge.
Tongue Point, a few miles west, turn over rocks see what you find...no charge.
Spend $2 on a day pass, ride to Forks early, transfer to La Push, get off at 2nd or 3rd beach, hike down spend the day, catch the 4:00 back, home by 6:30.
Jump either ferry, spend the night at Ocean Island Backpackers for under $30 and get whatever big city thrills you need and then leave all the negatives across the water when you come home.
Ride your bike, run, or walk along the waterfront trail to Morse Creek and check out the new bench they put in and notice the shimmer off the water as you enjoy a Mt. Baker sunrise or view of boats running through the straight....no charge.
On your ride back drop into downtown and check out Port Book and News, for what IS HAPPENING in town-Allen and daughter Cassidy know a lot.
Stop by Swain's(where bullets used to be an impulse item) or go to the movies at the college on Friday night, swing into Goodwill and you always see somebody you know, eat the buffet at China First, do the garage sales on Saturday...more later as the weather improves on the Olympic Peninsula.
Guitar Instruction Tip#20: Get percussive with your strum technique, especially on bluegrass and country songs. Let your wrist do the work and make yourself heard above those other instruments and vocals.
It's not Las Vegas, but there's lots to do in this town. For a few ideas when the music isn't playing:
Getting to know Port Angeles, takes time...bad day, get a 'shot in the dark' and drive out on the hook and enjoy the view of the mountains over the city...no charge.
20 minute drive, 20 minute walk, rest your buns in warm natural pools above the Elwha River in the woods....no charge.
Tongue Point, a few miles west, turn over rocks see what you find...no charge.
Spend $2 on a day pass, ride to Forks early, transfer to La Push, get off at 2nd or 3rd beach, hike down spend the day, catch the 4:00 back, home by 6:30.
Jump either ferry, spend the night at Ocean Island Backpackers for under $30 and get whatever big city thrills you need and then leave all the negatives across the water when you come home.
Ride your bike, run, or walk along the waterfront trail to Morse Creek and check out the new bench they put in and notice the shimmer off the water as you enjoy a Mt. Baker sunrise or view of boats running through the straight....no charge.
On your ride back drop into downtown and check out Port Book and News, for what IS HAPPENING in town-Allen and daughter Cassidy know a lot.
Stop by Swain's(where bullets used to be an impulse item) or go to the movies at the college on Friday night, swing into Goodwill and you always see somebody you know, eat the buffet at China First, do the garage sales on Saturday...more later as the weather improves on the Olympic Peninsula.
Guitar Instruction Tip#20: Get percussive with your strum technique, especially on bluegrass and country songs. Let your wrist do the work and make yourself heard above those other instruments and vocals.
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