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Live At Mama Hillybeans
I played my songs at Mama Hillybeans Coffee And Community in Tehachapi a couple of weeks ago, and a good time was had by all. I had never been there before, so I didn't know what to expect, but I had heard that it was a good place to play. Got there during the last little snow storm of the year, found the local music store and bought a blues harp and showed up for my sound check. They have a great sound system, and Tim the soundman totally had his shit wired. Mama's is a great place with a great vibe and great food and coffee. The Tehachapi community made me feel welcome, and it was a super cool live performance experience. I played my own songs for two hours and threw in a couple folk songs so that I don't get in trouble with the folk singers union. Three of my friends came out from Lake Isabella, and that made it special. The train came by three times at just the right time-- at the beginning of a song, and not in the middle... It was great for me to be able to play my songs for an audience that actually listens to you with a great sound system. I've been invited back at the end of May, and I'm already looking forward to it. 12 comments from 7 users
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posted by
an1ok1joe
on Apr 17, 2008 at 08:59 PM
Music store in Tehatch? Where? I've wanted to go in Hilly's a few times, just never been able to mostly ina hurry to pick up my son or drop him off I guess. posted by
gube
on Apr 18, 2008 at 08:17 AM
I have been to mama hillybeans several times and each time was great. It sure has a feel of its own. Maybe I'll see you there sometime...
spam cod.........MXDIC posted by
losthills
on Apr 18, 2008 at 09:16 AM
It's called Mountain Music, John, on East F Street, right off Tehachapi Blvd. They're oriented to Folk and Bluegrass and they're great people. Cool, Gube... Mama's has something going on almost every night, and it's comfortable place to hang out. They have a weekly jam session and an open mic night, too. posted by
an1ok1joe
on Apr 18, 2008 at 06:51 PM
I like folk , not a bluegrass fan as far as it's traditonally nasally whiny stuff. But i've heard a lot of good stuff about the place. I missed my chance to move up there (Golden hills), but oh well. There isn't much in way of jobs up there anyway. Maybe sometime I'm up there and you are there I'll come in and hear ya. posted by
losthills
on Apr 18, 2008 at 09:42 PM
Cool, man... posted by
jenniebooking
on Apr 22, 2008 at 09:53 PM
Hey, Its Jennie, the booker at Mama Hillybeans. It is so awesome to see so much good feedback on Mama's, especially anything to do with music...lol! I am glad you were comfortable during your show, and am still bummed I had to miss it! I plan to be there on May 31, so wish me no illness this time! See you soon Archie, as you know... call or email if ya need anything! We have a lot of awesome musicians in May 5 special event shows, if you can come in... check out my posts or mamas website:-) posted by
twinkie
on Apr 22, 2008 at 10:27 PM
Awww. I'm glad you had a great time there. Maybe I'll catch you sometime. posted by
losthills
on Apr 25, 2008 at 07:05 PM
Thanks Twinkie! And thanks Jennie! Anyone who has played in bars where you can't even hear yourself, and nobody seems to be listening anyway knows how miserable that can be. Mama Hillybeans is the complete opposite of that. posted by
an1ok1joe
on Apr 25, 2008 at 07:54 PM
I don't go to bars for that reason, but man I'd go to hear good music and sip a latte haha posted by
AnnieLWhite
on Apr 25, 2008 at 09:21 PM
You know what i think would be the best feeling is, playing something you wrote with your heart and soul for people. I am not artistic , I'm not musical, but i can play the hell out of guitar hero. ha ha i love music.
posted by
bohammond
on Apr 26, 2008 at 10:22 AM
Hi Lost,
Cameron here, my wife Hillary is Mama Hillybean. Glad you had a good time at Mama Hillybeans and thanks for the nice review! See you in May.
C posted by
losthills
on Apr 26, 2008 at 11:49 AM
Thanks Annie. Nice to meet you, Cameron. I'm looking forward to it!
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