Lessons learned from the first pat radio happy hour at the Tip Top:

1. Bring a sign or a banner. Most of the folks who came Thursday night were regulars who were stopping in for a bite to eat or some drinks. I needed a sign behind me indicating who I was and what I was doing there.

2. Never attempt to do a dj set remotely via the internet. I kept losing the Tip Top's wireless connection. On my to-do list is to finish copying my mp3 collection over to my external hard drive, so I can bring it all with me next time.

3. The pot roast at the Tip Top is to die for.

Thanks to Chuck and the staff of the Tip Top. Thanks also to Kyle at Lost Weekend Records, Ron at Used Kids, and Chris and John of the Columbus Alive. (I gave away the extra copy of "Swinging Sounds" that you gave me.)

We will do it again. Oh yes...we will.

I stopped into Wholly Craft! last night to hear Bird and Flower, the Proper Nouns, and Heavy Mole. What a neat little shop and what a cool place to hear music. And it was an early show. I love early shows! If you've never been to Wholly Craft, tonight is a perfect opportunity to do so. They're having a midnight madness sale. Details cut and pasted directly from Wholly Craft's myspace:

Midnight Madness Sale!!
Saturday December 8th, 8pm-12am

Our biggest holiday event is back this year and better than ever!
Here’s what to expect:
Crazy blue light specials every ½ hour!
Free Holiday Food and Drink!
Free Gift Wrapping!
Door Prizes!
* PLUS 10% of all proceeds benefit the Ohio AIDS Coalition!