Entry #15
 
10:53 PM, February 1st, 2000
 
On a day that I looked forward to because of the "fictional reunion of John & Paul..." (which wasn't as bad as I thought it would be), I book my first gig. When I hung up the phone I actually got goose bumps. It was a nice wave of euphoria. That's the way it should be...and it was.
 
The Cobalt Cafe...in 3 days. Talked to the owner after not getting ahold of him...well shit - here's the entry:
YouTube link added 12.20.07
 
COBALT CAFE - 22047 Sherman Way, Canoga Park, CA 91303
CONTACT: Dave (has promo 3) -818-348-3789
 
1/26/00 7:45 PM - CLOSED. The fuck? I couldn’t see any hours, but it’s 8! Maybe they close early
on the weekends. Shit, and I thought I was being all SMART waiting until the nighttime. I’ll
call tomorrow and see what time they open.
 
1/27/00 12:00 PM - Called, and Dave is the guy I’m supposed to talk to. They have no weekends (all this
from the answering machine) available until March, but lots of other days. Left a message about my
act, I’ll try back on Friday...
 
1/28/00 4:30 PM - still closed...dropped off package in the mailslot.
 
1/28/00 5:00 PM - called voicemail and told him I had left the package, and that I’d get back to him on
Monday.
 
2/1/00 6:45 PM - BOOKED A GIG. FRIDAY AT 8 PM. FUCK YES. WOW, THAT WAS QUICK. I’LL
BE OPENING FOR A BAND - DOING A 45 MINUTE SET, AND THUS MY FIRST LA GIG.
THANK THE LORD. There was a cancellation, and there you have it. February 4th, 2000. Fuckin A I’m
excited. Dave talked about a Wednesday maybe where I would play, and if I brought more than 25 people I
would get 20% of the door. So this isn’t a money place, but it’s not time to worry about that. I have a
beginning.
 
Let me tell you, that that's not how it usually happens. This may be the quickest: "ok" I've ever gotten. But I just happened to call at the right time and he was cool. I have a feeling it'll be a month before I play again after this, simply because of how "booked" everyone seems to be...but you never know.
 
I have 45 minutes, and I honestly don't have a clue what 3 sets I'll do. I don't think "offending" people will be a problem here, so it's all about being as entertaining as possible in 45 minutes. I'll figure it out. As well, for those of you who have seen the show (or watched the little clips), tell me what your favorite sets are. What you felt were most entertaining. I'll most likely take your thoughts WELL into consideration as I try to pck out some tunes.
 
Oh, and did you notice the 20% of the door? Yeah...so I'll obviously be doing this room for free. I couldn't get 25 people to come to a show in COLUMBUS. And I actually had 24 years to gain friends. Heh heh. It's exciting nonetheless. As was the case in Columbus, I'll be scrounging for months for the elusive weekly gig. ANYWHERE, ANY NIGHT. A gig that I can promote to other agents & so on. Basically gain a following. I never found a place in Columbus, but then again my time was cut a bit short.
 
I guess that's really about it. Not like giving directions to the place would be of any good. Heh heh. If you do happen to be in LA this Friday you can give a call to the bar for directions.
 
Oh, and I did a little 2TV action to celebrate the first show. Hope you enjoy it.
 
Back in the Saddle...
 
Well, thank you. As the days roll on, I can't help but sit in amazement how things fall into place sometimes. When you look at the original journal page (there's now 2 - for the month of February), it seems almost scripted. Who knows what will happen next.
 
 
Jess & Adam
 
original video file
 
REACTION
FEBRUARY 2000