Alright, so I played a show last night in Guelph and let me tell you. What a night! The place was full of all kinds of people and personalities, and it was never a dull moment. From the time I came in to start setting up, to the time I got into my car and started driving home.
As I was setting up my gear, people from outside started filtering in realizing that there was live music. As I started playing and the lyrics came out, so did the sweet voices of the people singing along and swaying to the music. It was great to people so involved, and getting into the swing of things. As I went around and got to know my audience, and making introductions, I met so many different kinds of awesome with university students, parents, and business people. I met students that were studying music, marketing, zoology, law, family studies, and much more.
What I wasn't aware of, was that right above Bobby O'Brians, there's a night club that POUNDS dance and techno music. Don't get me wrong, I don't mind dance music once an eclipse, but for 4 hours straight is a little much for me. The most refreshing part about my show last night, was right at the end. I met a group of people that were out for the night looking for a great place to have some food, drinks, and conversation, but what they got was food, drinks, conversation, and live music. When I talked to them afterwards, they had nothing but positive things to say about the live music they heard. They too had the same opinion about radio play, and the pounding club music upstairs.
As I walked out of the venue, the streets were swarming with cops patrolling, and making sure everyone was staying out of trouble. I lost count of the amount of people the cops put in their cruisers. For them, it was like picking out free candy, of all flavours. I would even go as far as saying that Guelph parties harder than Toronto. Hard to believe, but I think it's true. I'm glad I was inside, performing and entertaining for the great people of Guelph.
Dan
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