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    When this project was in the talking stages of it’s development, people would comment on what a great combination this would be with the caliber of players involved (paraphrased yes, but accurate to the spirit of what was said).  What is a certainty is that it was a genuine compliment from general folk (non-musicians) and fellow musicians.

    Someone is always saying something like “if you took [insert name here] and put them with [insert band or performer name here] it would be awesome!”  The truth of the matter is that you cannot know until it happens.  I like what the three of us have been able to accomplish on cover tunes.

    Originals are another thing all together.  With covers we bring our interpretation of something already pre-defined to the table and work it till it meshes.  Originals represent the vast unknown for us and, if I may be so bold, could be one small step for us but one giant leap for music kind.  Or we could fail.  Going without trying is not an option.

    Where to begin where to begin… Thoughts anyone?

I have been talking to people after our first gig and the general consensus with regard to sound is that our is both refreshing and amazing. Refreshing in terms of volume and amazing in terms of clarity. There were things said early in the evening about Derek’s guitar volume needing to come up. That was easily corrected. I am a little concerned about the manner in which we daisy-chained the bass output from my system to Derek’s. This had the effect of amplifying both the kick drum and bass guitar. But I wonder if we lost some of Derek’s guitar in and vocal quality in the process- either by muddying his mix or causing him to have to sing harder to be heard.