I really enjoyed the show, especially the other performers like Neil and Jenny. Marissa impressed the hell out of me. There's a rough diamond there, and that "All Around Me" track could be a hit tomorrow(mark those words). Also, Peter Zizzo looked nothing like I imagined, dressed down like he had just played one-on-one basketball. He certainly had none of the bullsh** music biz vibe. It was interesting how the show was paced, how the material got stronger every time the circle went back to the beginning.
And finally I got to give Vanessa the Nessaholics CD. Yes, it was over 3 years since I had done it. Yes, in that time VC had actually written, recorded, and released another whole album. No, I am never doing it again. But I got to put it in her hand, which was awesome. Very psyched, 'cause my personal best song is on there. Maybe she'll use it to prop up an uneven table leg up in her loft. Here's hoping!
I had no idea Vanessa wasn't feeling well. She used the men's room after me, which is.....kind of disturbing. I thought she sang very well. If she felt under the weather, she hid it very well, and was very courteous and professionsl to the imposing crowd of people blocking her way out.
It was great to see everyone there! I passed on the cupcakes..sorry guys!
Dan/NS
