WPMF 2

I just finished launching the website for the 2nd Annual Wyman's Pond Music Fest. I wanted to keep it separate from the first one for simplicity's sake. As I posted elsewhere, Elizabeth Lorrey is returning this year, and in addition I sent Christoper Cote (Almanac Mountain) an invitation to repeat as well. I am so psyched!

10 Dollar Day: Elizabeth Lorrey - Cafe Verde

For my first "10 Dollar Day" I went to see Elizabeth Lorrey's first show of 2011 in Lawrence, MA last night at the new Cafe Verde. Erik was sitting at a prime table when I arrived at 7:30, and after I greeted and received a big hug from Elizabeth, Brian & Nikki came piling in with their friend Caitlin. After we all got settled I went over to talk to Elizabeth for a bit, and after letting me know what was up for the evening (album cuts and covers, plus several new songs!), I asked if she was interested in a repeat gig this summer at Wyman's Pond Music Fest 2. She was enthusiastic, signed on, gave me a couple of names for 'new blood', and even offered the use of her sound system.

She went on at 9 pm, and over the course of the next two hours (with a short break around ten) she played all of the songs off her first album ("Frozen" and "She" were the best), several new songs (I really like "Invisible"), and a ton of covers. Caitlin (who is very cool) and Nikki both knew nearly all the words to every cover song Elizabeth performed - it was nutty! A list of the covers can be found in my music blog post, but standouts were The Pretenders "Back on the Chain Gang", Indigo Girls "Closer to Fine", and an amazing rendition of 'Til Tuesday's "Welcome Home". What a talented and versatile performer. I can't wait for her new EP in late March-early April.

It was great to be out & about with the guys again. Brian, Erik & I each had two beers each, Nikki had 3 mixed drinks, and Caitlin had 3 glasses of wine. The conversation flowed, the food was good (apparently - I wasn't hungry), and the music was consistently engaging. I enjoyed the rides there and back too, even with getting a bit lost on the way once I was in Lawrence. The downtown is pretty cool, and Cafe Verde is a great place to hang out with friends.

"10DD" Tally: My pair of Harpoon UFOs were $4.67 each, so tonight's festivities cost me $9.34 - success! Next up (hopefully): Abbie Barrett at TOAD next Saturday...