[tone]

Hey up peeps. As you may have heard me say when quizzed on whether I'd participate in this section, I am allergic to being videoed. Or so I thought....

But when I found myself being guerilla-videoed at this open mic night, I had no choice but to deal with it. And although it threw me off a little bit singing-wise, I think it went quite well.

If you've got half an hour to spare, the guy taped the whole set!

Each song is an individual clip so feel free to watch just one or as many as you want

[S.T.C]

Yeah, had a listen last night..i think it`s very brave to get up and do this, shows you have to be a competent musician...no stopping to start again and that(would be me).....lot of talking going on, but this happens at those gigs....got to `pinch` those nerves as my friend Mim says....hmm.... Raised by wolves is my favorite on your set.!

[tone]

Thanks for having a listen STC. You're right, it does take plucking up some courage, but to those who haven't done it yet but want to, I would highly recommend it.

The first few times are quite painful, but after that it become even enjoyable

[Alan Starkie]

Hey Tone.

I went straight to 'Killing is my business' - love that song man.

It's one of those songs you write that sets your own bar higher. Know what I mean?

There's not many of those in a songwriters catalogue but that's what makes it special.

Cheers.

[mihkay]

I'm still trying to pluck up the courage to get on stage without a band behind me.
Very pleased you did it. And with originals too. 

One thing though. I'd have opened with Killing is my business which I think was the strongest song in the set and kept the first slow number till third. But I understand the need to ease into the gig.

So when you playing next? 

[tone]

Alan & Mihkay, thanks for your comments. I highly recommend plucking up the courage to play your own songs solo. It is pretty terrifying to begin with, but once you get over the initial jitters, it's a great way to test-drive songs. The ones people seem to like aren't always the ones you think...

[Alan Starkie]

Alan & Mihkay, thanks for your comments. I highly recommend plucking up the courage to play your own songs solo. It is pretty terrifying to begin with, but once you get over the initial jitters, it's a great way to test-drive songs. The ones people seem to like aren't always the ones you think...

Did it for years Tone! :-)

[tone]

Did it for years Tone! :-)

Cool! Got any vids/ tips?

[Alan Starkie]

Nothing you need mate ;-)

[TheButcher]

I went straight to 'Killing is my business'

yeah; great hook; the guitar does some simple but very powerful stuff after the line "killing is my business"
You perform like a pro

It s even more brave if one performes his own songs - covers suck

very cool man

[montydog]

Hats off for having the balls to play 6 of your own songs, solo with just a guitar in front of a typical audience who aren't giving you their full attention. I thought you came over well - strong vocals and fine guitar playing. I'd have done the last song first as well.

I've done this once on my own and I was scared shitless and that was 2 just songs with a much politer audience. A brave thing to do indeed.

Thanks for sharing.

M