Kirk Armstrong's Blog

Ernie’s On Stage December 22

manikin68 — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:21:03 +0000

I played Ernie’s On Stage by myself on Tuesday night and only Ernie and Andy showed up. We had a few laughs and a good time.

Ernie’s On Stage December 21

manikin68 — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:19:52 +0000

Kurtis and I played Ernie’s on Stage December 21 and a few people came out to spend the evening with us. Jesse and Johnny stayed for awhile but then they had to go off drinking. Thanks to Margaret, Brenda, Ernie and Andy for enjoying the music.

Tijuana Tilly’s December 19

manikin68 — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:17:28 +0000

My first time at Tijuana Tilly’s on December 19 was a good gig. I played for a Christmas party and a good time was had by all.

DRS Party December 18

manikin68 — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:15:45 +0000

I played for the DRS Technologies’ Christmas party on Friday afternoon upstairs at the Carleton Place Arena. Thanks to Brad Smith and Gena healey for a good time.

Guitar Lesson Posts

manikin68 — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 18:14:16 +0000

I’ve decided that I’m not going to do anymore guitar lesson posts because I don’t think anybody reads them

Ernie’s On Stage December 15

manikin68 — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:17:08 +0000

I played Ernie’s On Stage by myself on Tuesday night and it was a little busier than Monday. Ed Ashton stopped in to say hello, which was nice as did Brenda, Ernie and Andy. I played all their favourites and rehearsed some new arrangements of five unreleased tunes. The new tunes were
Something I Cannot Have, Fever, Something Missing(Night Become Day), I Lose My Head and For Too Many Years.

Tuesday December 15 Guitar Lessons

manikin68 — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:12:31 +0000

Brendan M-Lynyrd Skynyrd-Free Bird
Kaylene L-Who-Behind Blue Eyes
Kaylin M-Taylor Swift-Love Story
Alain C-Beatles-A Hard Day’s Night
Simon A-Green Day-Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
Kara B-Pearl Jam-Just Breathe

Ernie’s on Stage December 14

manikin68 — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:10:16 +0000

Kurtis and I played Ernie’s On Stage on Monday night. We worked on a new tune of mine (Something I Cannot Have) and worked on a tune we hadn’t played together live before (I Hear The Train Go By). Thanks to Ernie and Sean for listening.

Monday December 14 Guitar Lessons

manikin68 — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:07:16 +0000

Trevor S-Thin Lizzy-The Boys Are Back In Town
Keith K-Michael Jackson-Beat It
Dylan R-Bryan Adams-Summer Of 69
Liam R-ACDC-Back In Black
Kelly W-Hey Mondays-Six Months

Barley Mow December 12

manikin68 — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 22:03:27 +0000

I played for my first time at the Barley Mow in Almonte on Saturday. Ed and Gibby showed up as did an old guitar student, Adam Pender. Some folks were dancing after two songs.