I just got back from the show tonight at The Camel. I was the 2nd opening act for Miss Tess and her Jazzy band from Boston. Everything was not quite as I envisioned, but it went well. I was picturing wall to wall bearded hipsters and a lot of high brow people showing up for her. The poor gal came all the way down from Boston to kick off her Southern tour. Being that shes really talented and her band is really amazing, it was a pretty pathetic turnout. However, this is typical in Richmond, especially on Wednesday night. If it were Jason Mraz or Eliott Yamin at The National, they might be able to turn off their Reality TV shows for that. They did have a snazzy couple show up from Colonial Heights- decked out in 40's attire . Then a few people came to see me personally. I followed Bill Draper- he did a great psychedelic folk set. My favorite tune of his was American Lobotomy.
I played a little after Seven in the Evening. I don't think there could have been more than 12 people. But oh, those acoustics! I really was amazed at how good they were. They have wooden floor that just projects everything well. I didn't even hardly need the microphone (when I took to yodeling, I stepped back from the mic a few inches because it was almost a little too much). The crowd seemed to eat up what I did in terms of the Jazzy "Fat No More"-which is now my opening number. Finding a closing piece is hard but I rounded it out with "Driven". I did "My Loudoun County Home", "Danger", and of course "Sweet Tea". After the show was over, a couple seemed moved most by My Loudoun County Home and found it "heartfelt". I politely offered them my business card. My friend Rich was there, and Gretchen came in too. All in all a great show.
Miss Tess has a fantastic stage presence, and a real swingin' band. I love The Camel, and would love to play there again. On a Wednesday night I didn't expect a packed house, but those of you who missed Miss Tess- you sure did Miss a Treat.
Here's a little sampling of her flavor:
Isn't she cute? Anyways, I'm tired.
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
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I should have came, oh well maybe next time. I figured the place was gonna be packed from the way you talked. No I wasn't at the country concert either.
I didn't know them personally. I just know that Jazz is a wonderful form of their music. I'm sure they were enjoying it.
I can't find Meade on wiki. only the fairfaxunderground wiki page
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