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The last two nights @ The Plaza Theatre…

What an honor being able to open for two huge talents on the same weekend. These are the types of shows songwriters/performers like myself love to play. People are there to actually listen to music…go figure. Most coffee shops or bars I play at, regardless of whether I am opening or headlining, have crowds that seem to me more interested in drinking and talking over the music. I understand that it comes with the territory but shows like the last two nights really recharge the batteries. People were genuinely interested in the songs I was playing and the audience energy was palpable. Nights like Friday and Saturday make me remember why I love doing this.

I played in the lobby for the Leo Kottke show but I was on the main stage for Christopher Cross, and I had the best stage sound I have ever had. (When that happens you play so much better) I couldn’t see the crowd with the stage lights so bright but Christy told me after that I got a standing “O”. What? I wish I could have seen that! Maybe it was the “Beatles-esc” bow that I took at the end of my set…if so, I will continue to bow.

Both men, Leo Kottke and Christopher Cross, were not only great performers but incredibly nice guys. They gave me some words of encouragement and some industry advice which I feel is worth its weight in gold. Thanks again guys!

In the end I sold 50 CD’s between the two nights. I’m pumped up to get back in the studio and continue to make my new record with my good friend and producer, Jason Gloria, which should be done by the middle of this year.

Thanks again to everyone that came out and all the great people I was able to meet. A special thanks to The Plaza Theatre…the best sound in town.

-CB

Opening for Leo Kottke @ The Plaza Theatre

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Opening for Christopher Cross @ The Plaza Theatre

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On The Air with Johnny Sizzle

"On The Air With Johnny Sizzle"

Here are some pictures on the set of “On The Air With Johnny Sizzle” with my good friend Scott Kinmartin hard at work…

My Good Friend Scott Kinmartin

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A Wedding ~ John & Abigail Adams

A Wedding
With his inoculation completed in May, John and Abigail began to plan for their wedding in earnest. On October 25, 1764, 20-year-old Abigail and 29-year-old John were married by the bride’s father, a Congregational minister. The intimacy of their courtship remained throughout their marriage, as did their copious letters. Only the signature changed. In middle age, after the birth of their children, Abigail replaced the youthful pen name Diana with that of Portia, the patient wife of the great Roman politician Brutus.

Christy and I both gain strength from the stories of powerful married couples like our parents – John and Abigail score a close second.

Funkn’ it up @ The Social…

November 25th will be my first performance as a married man! Crazy! I couldn’t kick it off with a better show…my good friend Gerry Williams has asked me to open up for him and his incredible band and I jumped at the chance. I will be playing again with Geoff and Alex like I did at Rock For Hunger 4, but we may be adding something…..mmmm……funky. I hope you can make it.

The Social w/ Headliner Gerry Williams
54 North Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801
Cost: $5

The Social 54 North Orange Avenue Orlando, FL 32801

Telephone:407.246.1419

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Beach Baptism

The day is fast approaching…come November 20th I am a married man! My soon-to-be-wife and I were baptized together on Sunday, April 26th, 2009. We attend Summit Church and Isaac Hunter, our pastor, baptized us and will also be marrying us. I put this short video together for Christy because she is doing so much for the wedding-the woman never takes a break. It’s only days now until we get married and I thought this would go a long way in removing some of the stress that will be with us in the coming week. This is for Christy.

First time out with a band…Rock For Hunger 4

First off, thanks to everyone that came out last night. Rock For Hunger put on a great event with a ton of music.

I played last night at Tanqueray’s from around 8:30pm-9:30pm and our set felt great. Alex and Geoff were on point and the whole experience was amazing for me. I haven’t played with a band since the Rock For Hunger Spring Show @ Backbooth a year or so ago, and even then we only played 3 songs together. Aside from that show it has been close to 3 years since I played with a group live. Last night was an entirely new animal from my usual solo/acoustic/looping. I was still able to incorporate some of my looping into the beginnings of certain songs and I think it flowed pretty well. What I’m most excited about was how well we were received. Most of the familiar faces in the crowd had only ever seen me play solo and after the show I was told how much more powerful the songs came across.

All I can say is that this is just the beginning. Alex, Geoff, and I were only able to squeeze in 2 rehearsals before this show and it still went great, though not flawless by any means. Still, the excitement from the set last night has rejuvenated me musically. Expect to see and hear more of what went down last night…

Thanks again to Rock For Hunger and Tanqueray’s.

~CB

Rock For Hunger 4

Hello all! I am excited to tell you that I will be playing @ Tanqueray’s on Saturday, October 10th as part of Rock For Hunger 4. My set will start at 8pm SHARP…so don’t be late! I will be playing with a full band so come out and hear something a bit different from my usual looping/acoustic stuff. I will be playing tunes off of the new album along with some oldies too. The set list may include songs like: Focus, Dirty Jim, Old, War, Mission, and Skeleton. So who will be in this band? My good friends Alex of the Fling (Bass) and Geoff of The Escape Pod (Drums).

All of the money raised from this event goes toward Rock For Hunger which continues to do great work in the Orlando community. I hope to see you all there. Follow RFH on Twitter.

~CB