MaineStream at Fusion (for the 3rd time)

Friday, April 20th MaineStream was back at the Fusion lounge for a dance pop gig 9p-12:30a (well past my bed time). Nothing was new save for the chaos in planning this gig since the lead male singer was fired two weeks prior. We worked as a 4 piece band until the night before when we realized that audience participation was more important than the song delivery--- that is always true for Top 40 bands. My hands were full with 3 keyboards and some vocals, so that left the bass player to talk up the male songs. A band without bass has no base (does that sound redundant?). It was hard for him to play and sing/rap as well as freestyle in order to get the audience pumped (I know, I hate using slang on this site, but it is a pop band). A dedicated voice only was needed so the previous member was called back. It went alright save for mixing issues and a few verses skipped or drum breaks missing. It was a gig and I hope it pleased those that danced. Next time we aim to make medleys so that the dance music doesn't stop. In that case, I will wear my Camelback so that I get to replace the water that I lose!

My sunglasses helped when I looked up and saw a series of lights bearing down on me (which changed color at random).

I have video for this time around. I was only able to get a segment since it was taped from an iphone.

I was asked by Brandi prior to singing the song what the lyrics were-- then she remembered.

Thanks!