From Jared: I booked a band for my wedding today.  It was a rather hilarious ordeal, sifting through all these videos and mp3’s of wedding bands.  They all seem to really like that “Let’s Get it Started” tune by the Black Eyed Peas.  My future mother-in-law contacted all these places first and told them I was in a band, and that I’d ultimately be picking which group played our big night.  Once I got in touch with them, the first 5 minutes of every conversation consisted of the same cookie-cutter questions I guess any musician would ask another musician who was trying to sell themselves.  When they all got to the part where they asked if I played covers or all originals, I could sense a slight undertone of envy in their voices. It was interesting.  I guess no musician really grows up and says “I want to be in a cover band.”  No offense to those out there who are, but I guess it just becomes something people fall back on if their own music doesn’t prevail.  If nothing else, it definitely gave me some motivation.  Now is the time for us, and for me.  In 5, 10, 20 years from now, I want to be booked at MSG New Years Eve, not Joe Shmoe’s wedding. Gotta head out to rehearsal now to make sure things go my way!  See you tonight at Arlene’s Grocery.

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