Cafe Capistrano - update

The first night at Cafe Capistrano went very well. The owner is happy with my music and a really great person to deal with. The audience was very appreciative and tip eagerly. Looks like this will turn out to be a very good ongoing gig. I didn't eat tonight so I can't say anything about the food yet but I plan to try it next week. I look forward to seeing all of my friends coming to this restaurant soon.

Jimmy

Update on gigs

It's Sunday morning and I can't get back to sleep. I got home last night around 3:00 am from playing at the Nite Cap in Washington, N.C. , went straight to bed and awoke at 7:30 this morning. Since I'm already up I might as well update the blog. The gig last night went well. Eddie Wilcox was the drummer. He played bass last time. Rob Biledeau was on bass this time. The guy knows more songs than I knew existed and he's an excellent vocalist and bassist. Barry Pilot was on keyboard (Another great instrumentalist with a vast knowledge of tunes). Horace and myself (forgive me Horace for not remembering your last name I'm still half asleep) were both on guitar. Horace is an excellent guitarist and the kind of musician that makes you want to play better.
Anyway, that's the scoop on last night.

Now for the news. Beginning next Tuesday, March 17, and every Tuesday thereafter I will be providing music for your dining pleasure at Cafe Capistrano in Cary, N.C. You can get more details on http://www.myspace.com/jcollinsguitar. I'm looking forward to this ongoing gig. Cafe Capistrano is an upscale California Style Mexican Restaurant. Check them out on the web, http://www.cafecapistrano.com/. I've been told the food is excellent. I'll find out next Tuesday.

I'm starting to get sleepy again. Think I'll lay the head down for awhile. More later.

Jimmy

March 12, 2009

I really enjoyed the classic rock gig in Little Washington. I'm going back up there this weekend for another at the same club, The Nitecap. It's fun playing those old tunes and getting together with old friends, but classic rock is not really what I'm into these days. I guess it's true that you slow down a lot as you get older. I prefer jazz, blues, or easy listening restaurant gigs in my later years.

My daughters and I might be playing in Hartsville, S.C. in May. That's my hometown and when I was there last month I spoke with the manager at the Midnight Rooster coffee house about setting up a gig there. Haven't gotten back with him yet but as soon as I get it together I'll let everyone know.

Not much to talk about in the art world. I'm still trying to get my studio off the ground. I haven't been able to spend as much time creating artwork as I would like. If you want to view some samples visit myspace.com/jlcollinsart or mosaicglobe.com/jlcollinsart.

More later.