Day 2: Blog 2
Living High on the Blog:
There it was, there it went. I lost my solo acoustic virginity last night, and it felt great. It was a little bit like the real first time. I didn’t really know what I was doing, I made a few mistakes, but in the end I think we both enjoyed the experience. Me and the crowd that is. The songs from Rock Star went over really well (Lithium, WYWH, Mr. Brightside, HMBOMT, Creep & I Alone). I played a few Marty Casey & Lovehammers tunes and a few new tunes (Just Go, Diamonds in the Dirt, My Kind of Wine & Hopes and Fears Collide). I had some beautiful crowd participation dancers for My Kind of Wine and Trees. One girl managed to slide one very c-c-c-cold finger down my buttcrack, and I jumped off my bar stool like I got electrocuted. I had to stop the intro of the song and tell her to keep her fingers where I can see 'em. She said she'd never wash her finger again, and I replied "That’s disgusting"! Those Carolina girls be c-c-c-crazy!
I was amazed to find out that a select group of fans are going to be at every show in Florida. That’s a total of 4 shows from Thursday thru Sunday. It's a fun challenge for me to have to keep every show a little different and interesting for those fans seeing multiple shows on this tour. I think that all the shows are unique in that the crowd interaction between songs is always so different. Last night I had my first heckler. She was not cursing me out in any way. She just wanted to ask me a bunch of the most random questions while I was trying to sing. She'd shout out "Who is your president incumbent?" or "You’re in North Carolina!" and I replied "I know" and she said "Yea you are. Believe it!" I was confused and a little flustered. It was a funny interaction, and we were all laughing at her ridiculous-ness. Unfortunately she passed out in the back of the venue about 30 minutes into the set. Down goes heckler...
I had an interesting conversation with the fans regarding the Marty Casey & Lovehammers fan community. Since the beginning of the band there has always been an extremely supportive fan base immersed in the music. The fans first start coming to shows to see the performances, and then they meet friends in the audience. They see them at a few shows, and they get more acquainted each time. Then they will start to meet and talk outside of the confines of the live shows and truly become friends. That is where it becomes a fan community. After a matter of time the fans are not only coming to MC&LH shows to see the band, but they are coming to hang out and reconnect with their bonafide friends. I love to see this happen and feel lucky that we are a part of that experience. There is something very organic about it. What had started at live shows has now extended to the internet and new friendships are being made virtually on the boards. Last night it felt great to be a part of the fan community after the show and hang-out with all my friends. Interaction with the fans is becoming as important as the actual performance. I'm a lucky man to have such amazing fans. Thank you...
A special shout out today to Katherine that has been helping out the band for years now. It's her birthday today, and I want to let her know how much I appreciate all her help with getting these blogs posted, videos posted, pictures posted and dealing with my daily insanity. She is as talented as she is beautiful and she really makes our life on the road so much easier and keeps all the fans connected. You rock Katherine...Happy Birthday!
And now it's time for the DAILY DAN REPORT: I caught Dan doing something really weird today. He bought a fountain drink from the gas station and was standing in line behind me waiting to pay. I told Dan I would pay for his drink. He said "No, that’s ok, I got it". I said "Shut-up dude, I got it". So I grabbed the cup from him, and he was reluctant to release it. I snatched it out of his hands and it was light as a feather. I held it in my hand a shook it slightly back n forth to feel if there was any liquid in the cup. It was completely empty. He had the cup with a lid and a straw poking thru it but it was empty. I just looked at him and shook my head. I placed it on the counter and paid for it. I knew better than to ask him what the heck he was up to. Man is Dan one weird dude! He does make this trip an interesting experience though. Why the heck was he buying an empty cup of nothing and pretending it was a drink? I better start sleeping with one eye open.
Marty Casey
There it was, there it went. I lost my solo acoustic virginity last night, and it felt great. It was a little bit like the real first time. I didn’t really know what I was doing, I made a few mistakes, but in the end I think we both enjoyed the experience. Me and the crowd that is. The songs from Rock Star went over really well (Lithium, WYWH, Mr. Brightside, HMBOMT, Creep & I Alone). I played a few Marty Casey & Lovehammers tunes and a few new tunes (Just Go, Diamonds in the Dirt, My Kind of Wine & Hopes and Fears Collide). I had some beautiful crowd participation dancers for My Kind of Wine and Trees. One girl managed to slide one very c-c-c-cold finger down my buttcrack, and I jumped off my bar stool like I got electrocuted. I had to stop the intro of the song and tell her to keep her fingers where I can see 'em. She said she'd never wash her finger again, and I replied "That’s disgusting"! Those Carolina girls be c-c-c-crazy!
I was amazed to find out that a select group of fans are going to be at every show in Florida. That’s a total of 4 shows from Thursday thru Sunday. It's a fun challenge for me to have to keep every show a little different and interesting for those fans seeing multiple shows on this tour. I think that all the shows are unique in that the crowd interaction between songs is always so different. Last night I had my first heckler. She was not cursing me out in any way. She just wanted to ask me a bunch of the most random questions while I was trying to sing. She'd shout out "Who is your president incumbent?" or "You’re in North Carolina!" and I replied "I know" and she said "Yea you are. Believe it!" I was confused and a little flustered. It was a funny interaction, and we were all laughing at her ridiculous-ness. Unfortunately she passed out in the back of the venue about 30 minutes into the set. Down goes heckler...
I had an interesting conversation with the fans regarding the Marty Casey & Lovehammers fan community. Since the beginning of the band there has always been an extremely supportive fan base immersed in the music. The fans first start coming to shows to see the performances, and then they meet friends in the audience. They see them at a few shows, and they get more acquainted each time. Then they will start to meet and talk outside of the confines of the live shows and truly become friends. That is where it becomes a fan community. After a matter of time the fans are not only coming to MC&LH shows to see the band, but they are coming to hang out and reconnect with their bonafide friends. I love to see this happen and feel lucky that we are a part of that experience. There is something very organic about it. What had started at live shows has now extended to the internet and new friendships are being made virtually on the boards. Last night it felt great to be a part of the fan community after the show and hang-out with all my friends. Interaction with the fans is becoming as important as the actual performance. I'm a lucky man to have such amazing fans. Thank you...
A special shout out today to Katherine that has been helping out the band for years now. It's her birthday today, and I want to let her know how much I appreciate all her help with getting these blogs posted, videos posted, pictures posted and dealing with my daily insanity. She is as talented as she is beautiful and she really makes our life on the road so much easier and keeps all the fans connected. You rock Katherine...Happy Birthday!
And now it's time for the DAILY DAN REPORT: I caught Dan doing something really weird today. He bought a fountain drink from the gas station and was standing in line behind me waiting to pay. I told Dan I would pay for his drink. He said "No, that’s ok, I got it". I said "Shut-up dude, I got it". So I grabbed the cup from him, and he was reluctant to release it. I snatched it out of his hands and it was light as a feather. I held it in my hand a shook it slightly back n forth to feel if there was any liquid in the cup. It was completely empty. He had the cup with a lid and a straw poking thru it but it was empty. I just looked at him and shook my head. I placed it on the counter and paid for it. I knew better than to ask him what the heck he was up to. Man is Dan one weird dude! He does make this trip an interesting experience though. Why the heck was he buying an empty cup of nothing and pretending it was a drink? I better start sleeping with one eye open.
Marty Casey
posted by Marty Casey at 6:34 PM
18 Comments:
That indeed was one crazy Carolina girl, not all of us are quite like that. We are all uniquely crazy in our own ways ... come back again and try it out! :-D
I'm glad last night's concert was a good experience. I'm loving all the posts and photos and BLOGS. Thanks to you and all the fans that make that happen.
I've made some amazing friends through the internet as a result of my "Marty-mania." Thanks for that too.
All positive vibes that the rest of the tour will be as enjoyable as your "first."
Glad to hear your first time left you satisfied. Can't wait to hear how the tour progresses. Looking forward to meeting up with some of those friends you mentioned in Ft. Myers, one of which I haven't seen since Memphis. Safe travels.
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Another funny and interesting tale of your solo acoustical journey. Last night's show was amazing and I'm so looking forward to the Florida ones. Thanks for checking in.
Tricia G.
Marty thanks for checking in.
Love the pics, videos and blogs being posted of your solo journey.
Can't wait for the next update.
Take care.
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Wow another great blog & video. Thanks for taking us on this ride with you. Enjoy your shows in FL.
Awesome blog~Thanks for writing and sharing your funny, interesting and crazy experiences on this voyage. And, Kudos to Dan, his pics and vids are real treats to see. Can't wait to see your next posting.
It sounds like you're having a blast Marty & it's great to feel part of it with your blogs & videos.
I'm glad Dan is finding ways to keep your mind active! :)
Looking forward to getting hammered in '08! (Fingers crossed)
Dawn
Marty...you are hilarious!!! I cannot wait to see you and Dan tonight, this is gonna be a blast. Bourbon Street is one of my hangouts when a good rock band is in town, but it'll never be the same after you leave.
Good to know you sang some of your "Rockstar" songs (I loved them all), but I see Santa still hasn't delivered my Britney song yet. :( Come on, you HAVE to admit, it was your biggest challenge and you totally rocked it!
Just in case Santa doesn't deliver tonight, I'll keep my index finger soaking in a glass of ice water...and ...and...*smiles mischieviously*
NOT!!!
Love ya...can't wait!!!!
Sammie
Man Marty, you blew me away last night in Ocala! I already knew you were amazingly talented but your comedic timing was a priceless bonus!! The stories behind the songs are the best, please keep those coming! Makes the songs on the album come to life. I so enjoyed getting to meet you briefly, thanks for being so kind to all your fans. I have some great pics from last nights show, I can send a link to the kodak gallery...
Have a blast, lots of love and luck to you on your journey,
Katie
Im thinkin Dan chews and needed something to spit in- so sleep well lol- worse case scenario -he may drool on ya.
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Glad to hear your having a good time on the road. Wish I could come, but we all know how that is. I really enjoyed the videos and blog. Clowns?? Maybe Dan is starting his own group. Emptycup.com. "Do you feel the urge to buy an empty cup? Is your full cup weighing you down? Talk to people like you on Emptycup.com"
Later. Nik
I can't make any of the shows (unless you want to detour to CT!) so thank you so much, Marty, for taking us on this journey with you. I'm looking forward to each installment.
A bizzare and extraordinary evening.You should've known when you found out you'd be performing in what seemed to be an old "Dennys" that the evening would be unusual...a buttcrack attack and a lush to hush.
You are right about the fans. All because of you & the LH's I started a myspace to get info and stay connected to the Lovehammer community and I've made some wonderful friends. Thank you!!!
Looking forward to ARF!
Next update, you gotta let us know what in the world Dan was up to with that whole empty cup thing, okay?
Keep rockin'!
I told you the Mickey Mouse comment was suspicious. The empty cup must be the next step in a nefarious plot. Be careful.
hmm..you have to tell us why the empty cup. Does he feel it is a "pay before you pump situation?"
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