Apologies for my blogging absence, the internet in our apartment appears to have singled out my computer as its enemy and so I have no way of getting online with my own laptop aside from here at school.
Not to worry, plenty to share over the course of this interlude between posts. Things are getting along quite nicely in Florence, I've been doing a lot to find places a bit more off the beaten path for American students and have found a few exciting things:
1-The Florence jazz club, which is called "Jazz Club" has a one-time members fee of 8€ and some of the most amazing musicians I've ever witnessed on either side of the Atlantic. I went last Wednesday night to watch the house band/jam session and was completely floored, even before the second song finished. One of the best jazz guitarists I've ever heard, live or on record, proceeded to lead his trio through many songs I've played dozens of times myself with Night Shift. The (fairly young) Florentine man left me completely speechless with his playing. I was also treated to a few great rounds of jazz violin and clarinet and even a tenor sax solo. No word yet on working up the courage to ask to borrow a sax, but I'll try and keep an eye on it...
2-Open mic night(s). I've written two new songs while over here and cleaned up/added to two other of mine. Throw in a few covers and I now have 10-12 songs to play on my own with my newly bought acoustic guitar over here. I played last night at a very American-ish bar called "Red Garter", it went really well. Hopefully I can fill out my set with a handful more of originals and be quite polished by the time I come back home. If I get enough friends to come out and see me, count on audio (and maybe even video) recordings of myself on this blog in the weeks to come.
3-Trip to Sienna. There really isn't much to say about last Friday's school-wide trip to the Italian city of Sienna. The pictures speak for themselves.
Frescos inside the Sienna duomo.That's all for now, I hope to have plenty to share what with the musical things starting to pick up. Hope all is well with everyone at home, send me a comment or two and let me know!
from Italy,
Scott
2 comments:
Ok so when's your state side gig?
I'd like to be there.
The weather is warming up so it's time for slush and potholes.
I here ya. The architecture and frescos are quite amazing.
I am floored by the experiences you are having...and utterly jealous! I enjoy living vicariously through you while you are in Italy! Enjoy! I look forward to more bloggings! =)
Your cousin...
Abbey
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