Originally Posted by: haghj500Well, I guess this should start with congratulations!

Its quite a feeling seeing people enjoy what you are doing, kind of a different level. If you are going to direct the band you may as well be the showman to. I know I will never forget the first time we played live.

Here's to a long enjoyable ride.

Thanks man! Honestly, the open mics I did prior were more of a rush. I was looking into the audience to see if anybody was bobbing their heads or tapping their feet... I saw nothing. My wife said she saw a lot of people getting into the music. I guess I wasn't looking in the right places.

During my soundcheck, I started playing "Long Train Running". When I stopped, I heard the audience singing "...without love....". That was good enough for me!

Yes, this just the start of the ride!!! I'm SOOOO glad I chose to get on it!