H is for Hopeful

Okay, so I e-mailed the Vancouver Artists' Collective Association because they have these Sunday night Singer/songwriter showcases. I just really want to have a full length show, you know? So, I got an e-mail back from the guy who does the booking. Here's what it said:


Hi Aaron,
You have to be 19 to get into the Penthouse, so I couldn't book you there. Also I like your lyrics and piano playing but your singing needs work. So I wouldn't book you at this venue right now anyways. Let me know when you're playing some open mics around Van and I'll try make it out. You've got talent but you need more experience before I can book you.
Let me know if you want me to add you to my Trees and Penthouse mailing list. You should come by Trees any Friday night and check it out. I could get you in for a three song set next time I schedule a showcase night. Next one is March 21st but its full. So get on the mailing list if you want.

John


I guess I didn't actually say on my myspace page how old I am. And yes, I've heard it a million times that my voice needs work. The videos that Ann/Dan helped me record are proof (at least I think they are) that I've gotten a lot better since I started performing last year (wow... it's been a whole year since I got my start at Myles of Beans... wow) Anyway, that kinda made me sad because I honestly think I'm better than the demo cd I made last year. I guess I'll e-mail the guy back about this mailing list thing and probably do some more open mic stuff and invite him to come. Maybe then he'll see?

Joanne: how did your exam go? Swimmingly well?

Lily: The mints are good. Very... minty.

Chels: As my current manager, any suggestions? Maybe head back to Myles of Beans? They sort of like me there... at least Chuck does (he's the older guy)

Ann: Is your cat still stupid? I want to flick something in its face.


Oh, when Florence was still here, I went to Celebrities (club/bar place on Davie, for those of you who don't know) last Sunday. Didn't really do all that much there; just drank pop, sat around for a bit, and "danced", hahaha. Then we left at 12:45-ish. Like I said, nothing really happened, but maybe because it was a slow night.

When's our next get-together, Almighty Planning Ann?


~~Aaron