Saturday night’s alright for rockin’ . . .

by Victoria on April 17, 2012

It’s Tuesday morning and I’m still high from Saturday night. If you were there, you know what I’m talking about. If you weren’t, man you should be kicking yourself.

My band and I played Chat 19, a restaurant/bar in Larchmont. When I booked the show I knew it would be different than our club gigs in NYC, instead of one 45 min set, we get to do 3 hours!!!  An awesome opportunity to dig up some great covers to weave between my originals.

When putting together a set list I always head to my iPod for inspiration. I scanned through my “25 most listened to” set list and it all fell into place.  We picked tunes that were familiar and fun with an upbeat, rockin’ vibe right out the gate. I think we delivered the perfect party mix for my return to Chat 19 (I’ve played there since 2007). Check out the set lists, I’m sure one of your favorite rock songs is on there.

Between Alex Nolan shredding on the guitar, Mike Sarkissian rockin on the bass and his brother Steve Sarkissian knocking the crap out of that drum kit and me doing my vocal acrobatics, it was a show to be seen, heard and remembered.

 

After two, 75 minutes sets, taking us well past midnight they had to drag us off the stage ;) Personally I couldn’t wipe the goofy grin off my face and I had the most amazing natural high imaginable (it’s still going!). The feeling after a show is always great but after what seemed like a flawless night, I was flying. Even when I got home I staying awake till 4am playing the night over again in my head. This is why I love music SO much!

Thanks to my band, to my family and friends and especially thank you to my incredibly supportive wonderful fans – the show couldn’t have been the same without you. Looking forward to seeing all of you next time!

Rock On

V

 

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