FAB

Saturday night at It's A Grind Coffee House was absolutely fabulous! And I do mean FABULOUS. Before I even parked my car, I could see that the place was packed. What performer doesn't love playing to a full house!? I've just got to say PEOPLE! You're the BEST! What an amazing show of support to come out like you did and stay to hear all 3 sets. I know from my own personal experience, that looking out into a sea of familiar and friendly faces does more for your confidence and overall performance than you could possibly imagine. Many thanks!

First up was Riley Lyon, and I am not exaggerating when I say she was absolutely amazing! At 15 years old, and her first "official" public performance, this singer/songwriter has confidence, poise, plays her guitar like a pro, and has a repertoire of original songs that are fun, catchy, melodic, and unique. She had previously had them professionally recorded and made into a CD - and good thing she did, because she sold a lot of them! Go Riley!   

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The second performance was my son Davy's band. Henry Webster, Amelia Shelton, Davy Walker and Jimmy Melnarik. They still don't have a band name. I think that night they introduced themselves as "Bank of America". What can I say. Middle Child. I have a tremendous soft spot for them though. Even when they are practicing I insist on quiet everywhere so I can just sit there and soak them in. I'm always sad when they're done. I know they must think poor Davy's hippie mom really needs to get a life. But see, I've been around long enough to realize what's completely stupid about life, and what's simply amazing about it. And when something is simply amazing, you stop and you listen. Although I do admit, I pretend I'm listening to them in a pub in Scotland. 

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Last but certainly not least - though I always give them such a hard time - was my husband John's band "Primrose Gardens". Playing all original music from John's CD of the same name - as well as some new songs he has written for a new CD he's working on - these two long time friends John and Darryl, and their sons Davy and Evan, have a great time rocking together and putting the fun in dysfunctional. Heheheh :) And seriously, John and Darryl are incredible musicians, especially when it comes to playing lean, mean, screaming guitars!

Thanks again to everyone - we'll have to do that again soon!

Awkward Pause

Awkward Pause is not really the name of Davy's new band. Since they don't actually have a name, they kept announcing phony names. Jimmy came up with Awkward Pause and it was my favorite. Though I think it should be spelled Awkward Paws. None of that mattered in the least though, because everyone at Kulak's Woodshed in North Hollywood that night was too busy being totally entranced with these kids and their entire first performance! 

Now you may just think I'm saying that because I'm Davy's mom and I'm so proud and blah, blah, blah. I admit I am so proud of that boy. Like I said recently in this post, "Davy's lyrics are scribbled on his pages straight from his heartstrings. His heart is a well, never running dry of what must be expressed." I don't know how else to say it. It's just a passion inside of him that's so strong it has to come out and be intertwined with music and lyrics. It's a mighty force. And that force combined with his talented and brilliant bandmates blew everyone against the wall.

So that magical night was: Davy on vocals, mandolin, and guitar. Jimmy Melnarik on bass guitar and vocals. Amelia Shelton on violin and vocals. Henry Webster on violin and vocals. And many dear friends who drove to support them there - that was so awesome - and others who watched their live performance via the internet. Barry and Steve, the other artists performing that night as well, who generously gave Davy's band the okay to perform in the first place - and Davy's dad and his band, who gave them half their time. What a wonderful evening it was! 

We can't wait for your next performance!