Sounds like you're having fun with this group, even if you don't get to play the songs you suggested. I'm just as envious as Fretsmith. I'd love to play with a band too, though nobody around here seems to be interested in playing 80's-style rock'n'roll, aside from myself, that is.

Please do keep us posted. And try and see if you can get some kind of recording of that Open Mic session you'll be playing too :)