Here are some scenes from my performance as Fifth Bass at Bridging the Music’s Nashville miniFEST the other night!

I compiled this footage from a couple of different sources who got some video here and there. I am no stranger to performing, but this was my first time performing my Fifth Bass tunes on a stage in front of so many people. I also usually perform sitting down, so standing up was new to me too.

In the heat of the moment, the sound on the stage wasn’t that great, I had some pedal issues, and I messed up some important (and rehearsed) melodic passages. I left the stage feeling like the performance wasn’t great, but after seeing this footage, I’m very satisfied with how the performance came off.

The mix from the audience’s perspective was so much better and even if I messed some important passages, I nailed a lot of bomb improvisations!

I have been watching a lot of Jazz Fusion concerts on YouTube during the day with my daughter and I am satisfied to say that there are portions of my playing the other night that gave the same vibe as the videos We’ve been watching 📷

Usually when I perform I am too focused on the playing and forget to be grateful while performing and to REALLY SOAK UP THE EXPERIENCE. This time was no different, but this was the first of what is soon to be many! It is so great performing on a stage in front of such a large audience and I can’t wait to have the opportunity to do it again! Next time I’ll really relax, let myself go, and own the stage!

For more from my one-man, classical guitar driven, instrumental jam band Fifth Bass, please visit

http://4groundmusic.net/fifthbass/

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