Admitting Defeat...

This past Monday, the new group of very talented musicians with whom I'm currently playing under the moniker of Tres Tigres Tristes, played a really fanastic songwriting showcase at the famous Eddie's Attic in Decatur, GA. We did not win, or even advance to the top 5; regardless, it was an exciting night, and we gladly bowed to those who made the cut. The talent in the room was palpable. We met some amazing musicians that night, we picked up a couple of gigs, and were invited back by the emcee to play next month.

The winner that night, Catherine Feeny, truly stole the whole show. The first song she played quieted the whole venue. I looked at our bass player, Will, and mouthed Holy sh*t. She's gonna win. Anyone in the room could have seen it coming. We were all fortunate enough to watch her play another song in the finals, and the emcee coaxed her group into playing four additional songs after most of the audience had gone home. Feeny was there with her friends, Sama Dams, who also played an incredibly electric guest slot at the showcase and backed her up on the last few tunes. Katie, Will and I were able to enjoy an intimate little set with the ten folks that were lucky enough to stay behind. Still, it was that first song that really caught my ear. I went home and downloaded it (along with the rest of her album, America). It's called "Spill it All Over the Ground". It's phenomenal, and, not that she needs it, but good luck, Catherine. [Even] Great[er] things are in your future (she's already opened for Wilco...super jelly).

                                     Catherine Feeny- Spill it All Over the Ground