Tales From the Open Road
The Hamilton Debrief
Post Show: 1am: Dining Table, Bethesda, MD: Tonight's show was a blow out--totally sold out--almost 600 people. We opened for the World Famous, Grammy winning, Rebirth Brass Band at DC's The Hamilton. "We," meaning: My band. The Ted Garber Band. I have, without a doubt, the best team ever assembled in my consumate band mates: Tyler Buisch, Matthew Everhart, and Matt Wigler. They look sharp, they play and sing their butts off, and they bring an excitement and enthusiasm along with a new dimension to my songs that give them new life every time. A band leader can't ask for more. If you hear we're playing, don't miss it. If you can't make a show, then hire us! We are literally just ITCHING to play anywhere and everywhere, and you won't be disappointed. I guarantee it. I'm George Zimmer. Founder of the Men's Warehouse. Or something like that . . . WE LOVE YOU!--TG, Bedtime.
"Social Media Manners"--a rant from a frustrated self-employed artist
People, please allow me to impart some basic etiquette for social media and life in general. When someone, I don't know, me, for example, posts an invite or suggestion (which, bear in mind, is my sole livelihood, my life's work, and my family's provision) the following "no" responses are welcome: "Knock 'em dead man! Can't wait to see you next month at [insert show]" or "Missing you on the West Coast, bra! Break a leg!" These type of responses indicate solidarity and support. The following responses (which I see more often than not) suck balls! "We might come to that--do you know how late their kitchen stays open [or some other venue-related question that I have no idea about]." My personal favorite: "Oh, I would come to your show, but I am already going to see [insert name of artist, venue, and how much you like them]." This would be like you working for Lockheed, and me telling you on the Lockheed summer picnic Evite page how much I prefer Boeing. Or, if you invited me to your wedding, and I wrote on your wedding website at theknot.com, "Hey, guys, CONGRATS! I'm going to be in Barbados at Tina's wedding instead, or I'd be at yours!" WTF!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
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