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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.