The Morning After

Still in my jammies, I am in that magical place this morning where you go after a magical show. Where you wake up with a big smile on your face and figure you MUST have been dreaming but then check FB and realize it was real! 

We arrived at the club to learn that EVERY seat was reserved in both the main room and the overflow area. The masses started arriving way early at 6pm and by the time the show started at 7:30pm, the buzz and excitement in the room was amazing. A final soundcheck at 7:15pm to check the levels against a full room confirmed that we had a real enthusiastic crowd...singing along to the soundcheck songs. 

It was a great mix of regulars and newbies. The most enthusiastic newbies had to be a couple from Helsinki Finland, in town for a couples of days, who stumbled upon the show via a Google search. Happily, they took home one of the trivia prizes offered up for the evening. They stuck around after the show and we learned they are involved in music and festivals back home. 

There was a great comradery in the room...singalongs and this music in particular really bring people together...and it was wonderful to see the audience cheering each other on, whether it be helping them with a trivia quiz answer or extending Happy 50th Anniversary wishes to the couple celebrating that milestone.

Last night reinforced our decision to up the frequency of these shows to twice monthly beginning in October for a 2 month trial. We want to make sure that everyone who wants to come out and singalong gets the opportunity.

The next show is Thursday, October 1st, 7:30pm at the Free Times Cafe - 320 College St., Toronto; Cover: $10; 416-967-1078 for dinner reservations