My brain delights in unraveling when it should be sleeping. Rarely are these sessions productive. Occasionally, the brain spin cycle leads to an epiphany. No matter how much “live in the moment” stuffs I feed it, no matter how much history has proven to me (especially in the arts) you never know how a gig/job/rehearsal will unfold, my brain demands to use all the info it has filed from previous experiences and designate some expectations.
I am sure there is a scientific reason for this, possibly some evolutionary phenomenon which kept us alive back when we had to be on constant guard as to not become a hyena’s appetizer. (Not to turn all National Geographic but I looked this up and they were one of the predators that early man fell prey to).
Before I started leading a band and singing I was minimally aware of the concept of “The House Concert.” I understood people would hire musicians as entertainment. But I hadn’t had much experience with people hosting a concert in their homes. And I have learned in the world of hot jazz and swing it is really a common thing and a good way for musicians to fill in some gaps when they are passing thru on tour or visiting a specific area.
The difference between the House Concert versus a party with musical entertainment is that with a party the host pays the musicians and it’s structured how they want. And often in a house conce
