First gig

[damnthediva]

Well it wasn't really a real 'gig.' We weren't getting paid or anything but it was still us playing as a full band infront of a good sized group of people. Going back a few years.....I used to work at Douglas College, I had told my mom about a job opening there. She was unhappy at her current job so she applied and got the job. I have since quit

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Way to go Alana!!

[kalli]

Congratulations on a successful "gig". I can't wait for the opportunity to see you play in Vancouver someday!!

Re: Way to go Alana!!

[damnthediva]

thanks kalli!
That would be great to have you come out to see us play! For the time being tho you'll able to hear our music off the net. I think we're gonna post them on our Myspace account. I will definately let you know when we get the songs up :D

[label_this]

that's awesome you're getting to play out... any experience is good experience ;D
im probably gonna be playin at my work in the next couple weeks, mostly christmas stuff but i will sneak in a few originals as well. what kinda tunes did you play? im looking for some non-lame christmassy songs to perform ;D

where are ya recording?

[damnthediva]

hehe we actually didn't play a single Christmas song. We played most of our originals and 4 covers. As for covers we played "Mary Jane's Last Dance" by Tom Petty, "What's Up" by 4 Non Blondes, "The Weight" by The Band (an oldie but a goodie), and lastly "High and Dry" by Radiohead.
I was going to do Bobby Helm's version of Jingle Bell Rock but I had to capo it on 3 and it was too much of a pain to transpose cuz the lead guitar player's guitar has issues with capos and he has to tune up each time he uses it. That's why I love acoustic guitars so much, I never have to tune up after using the capo :D

[damnthediva]

oh yeah and we are recording somewhere in North Vancouver. I can't remember the name of it.... lol
Unfortunately it's the same day as my work Christmas party. I'm hoping all goes well at recording and I'm able to sneak to the party after we're done. At least the party is in North Van too.

[label_this]

you live in north van? im going to be moving to the area for school in april/may. im probably going to be renting so im trying to get some leads on places coming up around that time. any ideas?
that radiohead tune is awesome! id love to learn it... i like playing motion picture soundtrack by them. its a beautiful tune. check it out if you havent heard it ;D

i hope you make it to your christmas party! thats a jam packed day... im usually so beat after recording, i cant imagine going out after but the free liquor and goodies would make it worth it for sure ;D