My dad called me a few days ago and asked if I’d want to play Thursday during the set breaks for another band that he knew. I said, “Sure” – I was excited about the opportunity to not only play at the same venue as a working band, but on the same night as well. Well, my dad had to...

Played at Java Jungle tonight. Arrived at 7:30, hoping to get a time slot around 8:30. My plans were obviously flawed, as there were already eleven people signed up before me. The house was packed, and Arty, tonight’s host, was just getting the open-mic show on the road. I’ll admit, I...