first love

tonight I returned to my first (musical) love: the bass. I had the opportunity to play with Tom and Carl and others for a church event across town. these days I'm definitely more willing than able to help when it comes to playing the bass, but with enough practice it came together pretty well. many thanks to Dave for letting me use his equipment (which turned into a comedy of errors of sorts, but it all turned out ok).

but anyway, it was really good to feel the power of the bass again (the 5 string is especially sweet). it's funny that the bass was my first instrument, since I never really played in a band, and it's a pretty poor solo instrument. it's no wonder I dropped it in favor of the mandolin (but I never should have sold the bass stuff). in college I had a shot at playing with Andrew and others (which turned out to be Infradig eventually), but strange circumstances and being too busy kept that from happening, much to the benefit of the band and their numerous fans, I'm sure. a few years back I did play for some friends at a festival gig, but all that did was confirm I'd rather play mandolin, as it was tons of practice for just one show of music I didnt really like.

I still had a similar feeling of practicing a whole lot more than actually playing the "gig," but I really enjoyed learning and playing the praise music. I've come to view musical performance as a service to others, and it's definitely easier to keep that in mind when helping to lead a worship service. and as a bonus tonight, I got to see Amie and Charlie and their kids, eat some good BBQ, take home a little diaper money, as well as hear a great sermon from Robertson McQuilken.

unfortunately I had to miss our church's holloween fall costume party, but there were lots of pictures taken not only by Michelle, but also Dave and Alli. and tomorrow we're getting together with our old Bradley class, so even more fun to come.