Thursday, February 28, 2008

Gig me, baby

I just got hired as a musician for Thaifoon, a quite classy restaurant in the Gateway.

I played three of my original songs for my audition today, and they hired me on the spot! It's crazy how this whole thing came about. Just yesterday it fell on my lap.

Thaifoon has a nice patio eating area where I'll play outside all summer as part of their summertime atmosphere. It sounds like a lot of fun.

The manager is starting me out with Tuesday nights from 6-9 p.m, and he'd like to see his live music line up move to two or three times a week. I'll be playing a three hour gig...(holy cow...can we say cover songs?) with a standard bundle of money, and a treat to free dinner.

So here's my schedule thus far if you're in Salt Lake (or planning your summer trip to visit me) and like live music with your Thai food:

  • April 22 6-9 p.m.
  • May 20 6-9 p.m.
  • June 3 6-9 p.m.
  • July 1 6-9 p.m.
  • July 15 6-9 p.m.

11 comments:

GrittyPretty said...

AWESOME! What a great gig. Thaifoon is yummy.

luminainfinite said...

wahoo!!!!

Dainon. said...

This is such a no-brainer, it's not even funny. I've yet to hear you do your thing, but I'll be there in April, easy. No questions asked.

Island dreamer said...

Man, what I wouldn't give to be able to go and see that!! I'm so very excited for you friend, that's such a fun opportunity.

It reminds me how much I'd love to hear some of your new stuff...

mee said...

Love Emily. Love Thai food. I will be making a trip to Utah for the occasion. Congrats, Emily.

Jason and Emily said...

Hey thanks for all the support!

Gritty Pretty, wouldn't it be great to have you and Lumina and I in the same room this summer? You know she's coming right?

Just to let you all know, "Island Dreamer" was my sopranist in my band. We had a whole lot of fun making our cd. Now my problem is either stealing her back from Africa and the Peace Corps, or replacing her. Both will be equally difficult. Hey, how's your own cd coming?

Dainon, you're extremely supportive! It's true support when you haven't even heard me play.

Mee, are you really coming here to visit?! Don't tease...

Julie said...

Thats awesome!! I'm so excited for you.

Tamara said...

yay!!! oh how cool! can you have someone shoot a short vid of you and post it here? i can't wait! congrats em!

Keith Neaman said...

Wow Em - This is so cool!

Unknown said...

hey, i've been trying for two days to call you and scream and shout (as I usually do, no matter the mood) my support to you! I'll be there in April! Wahoo!!!!!

Unknown said...

I can't wait for April. You have a beautiful voice and your songs are simply powerful. Soulful. Don't know how else to put it.