Our band received a bit of good news today. Our audition for the "Taste of Chicago" 2007 was successful. We'll be playing the "Taste" stage on July 5th, 2007. That's a Thursday. I'd love to have some of you there, although distance and/or time and/or the fact it's during the middle of the week might conspire against this. Understood.
Frankly, I am surprised about this, a little nervous (millions attend the festival every year), and am, most of all, curious as to where this might lead.
I actually had quit the band last week with the understanding that if we got this gig, I would continue to practice and play for this. I was fully expecting not to get the gig. I am somewhat ashamed at my lack of faith in the band. My cynicism is still high enough to wonder whether or not Tom's contact pulled some strings for us. I shouldn't think this way and proceed with cautious optimism. That being said, it's only fair to note that how these next couple of months go will determine my future with Unconscious Pilot. I'm rarely optimistic, but the bright side could be that we hone ourselves to a finer edge, improve and we find our inspiration and energy again. I love this band when we're good, but when we're not the commute to band practice twice a week just isn't worth it anymore. Again, though, I'm cautiously optimistic and even if it turns to shite, we'll have went out with a nice, paying gig. What's the best part? All we have to do is show up with our guitars and Tom's cymbals. We don't have to haul our amps and most of the drums. Niiiice.
I'd like to thank Jim for producing, directing, etc., our excellent audition DVD. He persevered through bad weather, a broken Jeep top and unorganized band dudes. Thanks again, Jim.
