S+F Naked

That's how we were introduced. Didn't make it so easy for us. But, he was correct in saying so. Indeed. We all remember the first time we are seen naked...how scary it is. Funny, when you are a child, it is easy. Your mom gives you a bath, your aunt, your uncle, you don't have a swim suit...no problem! - take your clothes off and jump right in! Then something changes, and the world becomes uncomfortable with YOU. So you protect yourself in lycra and color - until that fateful day comes when you show yourself to some lucky witness.

I feel lucky that so many people arrived at our gig, despite the hefty cover charge, which we were unaware of (so sorry for that). And those who did come, actually listened. I felt connection. A bright pink light blinded my sight - but this was different because I could FEEL people.

We decided to play with just guitar and vocals, instead of adding colors like djembe, or even electric guitar, pedals, etc. We made that choice for a very specific reason. We wanted to see if we could take out all viable "entertainment" elements, and still play an hour and a half long set like ancient story tellers would. And engage! Most importantly.

I know that we are a fast food nation (in all areas of culture-lights disco drumnbass) And I am not ANTI! But I do feel that 2009 is a time for solid grounding - so as to achieve the higher consciousness that we so desperately seek.

So, without saying too much...it actually went down perfectly. I shocked myself at the things I so openly spoke about. Catharsis. Yeah, it happened.

We will do this again. I know it.