The Gig

Tonight I will be playing live music at the Allen Street Pub in Albany, New York. Part of the duo of Bisanz & Irish. We open up for Two Cats In Suits. My guitar player Nick will be playing in that band too. The big wildcard for me will be the crowd. Will there be one to play in front of? There seems to be a good buzz about the gig so it is my hope people will be there and liking it. That's what it's all about. 

Winter's Grasp

This bitter Winter is unrelenting. It's going to be single digits through the weekend and no end in sight. Spring can't arrive quick enough for me. 

Close To Done

This day is almost over for me. Once I finish typing here, I'm sure it won't be long before I'm asleep. Goodnight. 

Last Dress Practice

This will be the last practice Nick & I have where we run the entire set for our songs for the gig on Friday. We'll play it straight through and get it down one more time. Practice in a few moments. 

Run Motivation

Ran 7 miles this morning. It is very cold outside, but that didn't get in the way. I feel like I'm on an up with my mood. There is motivation to get things done and being in running shape is one of them. 

Keep On Practicing

Nick & I will be practicing for the gig later on. I thought last night's practice was the bet so far. The hard work is paying off. Now we just have to convince the audience it's worth their while.

Tuesday Rules

Not sure if I'll go out there and run today. It seems best if I concentrate on weights & stretching. Still building up my strength after so much inactivity this Winter. Keep moving onward.

The Set List

Nick & I worked on the set list for the gig on Friday. I'm interested in how it goes over with the crowd we're going play in front of. That will make the difference. If they like it then that will really pump us up. Just have to not speed up the tempo with all of the excitement. 

Monday Game

Try doing a training run. Then go out there and find a job. Need more money. Think you have all the time in the world. It pays to play. 

Not Until Spring

I won't be doing any marathon training until the Spring. I don't think I'll run a race until April. I want to be in running shape. This week I ran 21 miles. That's a big improvement from the past several weeks. It's never easy for me balancing a work schedule with training time. If it were that easy I wouldn't have to worry so much. 

Stress

I feel stress
Plenty of stress 
Pushing on me
Pressing my stomach. 

All Paul

Just got back from seeing a Paul McCartney tribute band. They call themselves All Paul. My friends Geo & Scotty are in the group. All Paul all the time. 

Count The Miles

Just when I think I'm getting back on track with my training runs, something derails it. That hasn't been the case this week. I've run 3 separate training runs at 7-Mile distances. This is the routine I want want to keep. 

Bottom Line

How are the numbers?
Our shareholders want to know.
Get the Director of Sales.
We need to make a plan.
The Corporation is going another way.

7 More Miles

Went out and ran 7 miles this morning. I'm hoping this will be the week I get back into running shape. There has been a thaw from the deep freeze we've been through around here. I was strange to hear it rain last night. For the past several weeks, that would have been snow and silently would have appeared on the ground. I want to run again tomorrow. 

Even More Practice

Nick & I continue to practice on songs. Some were on the set list for the gig next week. We also did some non gig songs too. Whole & Half Notes make the ingredient. 

Sure

It's Thursday and there's the routine. That's my day. 

Hudson Gig

Last night Nick & played a couple of songs at Club Helsinki in Hudson, New York. The first song was Agitpop's ON THE HUDSON and one of my songs called ON A DEATH TOUR. Nick also did a couple of songs with Tim. It was a preview of our gig we're playing next week . Tommy Stinson also played some songs. It was a fun night. 

Migraine Violence

I had a violent migraine this morning. It came on strong after my last blog post. It just wipes me out. I feel better now. Took some aspirin and slept it off. Now the snow is falling outside. Let's see if we jam tonight. 

Preview

There's a good chance tonight that Nick & I are going to Hudson, New York and play a few songs. It will all depend on the weather. There's another round of snow showers arriving today, so we'll have to see how the road conditions are. This wretched Winter continues. 

No Planned Run

Even with The Sun shining on this clear Monday, I won't be going out and running this morning. There's one more day of extreme cold, so I'll give it a rest. That doesn't mean there isn't a workout training for me. I would like to do some weights & stretching. Trying to keep in shape. 

3 Miles

I was lucky to run 3 miles this morning. It is so cold out and the wind was slicing me. Real painful stuff. Last night, I practiced with Nick and we used my P.A. System. It sounds really good. We'll keep practicing. 

Back In Shape

Having run yesterday, I would like to think I'm back on track in order to be in good physical shape. The Winter has been a challenge in getting out there and running. The cold and snow have been obstacles. If I get out and run this morning, then I'll go a long way to shaping up.

5 miles

Went out and ran 5 miles this morning. I've done such little training this year. The weather has been horrible. Now I'm starting back in because I feel so out of shape. There are Spring Races to prepare for. The need for speed. 

1:30 AM

I can't sleep. I fell asleep earlier and then woke up hungry. It might as well be the morning. I just had coffee and cereal. If I pass out and wake up later then so be it. That's just how it is.

Two Weeks Gig

Nick & I practiced some of the songs for the gig in two weeks. We keep tightening up things and it's all coming together. Now we just need an audience to play in front of. 

To The Extreme

It isn't enough that the cold has been a major factor with the Winter this year, but now we've been with over a foot of snow. I'll convince myself this jus fun. Spring is just a month away. 

Snow

It snows where I go
You don't hear a sound
As it falls Down to the ground

Where I go
You see the snow
Piling all around

Shop Talk

When it comes to making money, I've done that in the Hotel Industry. It's where I can put my creative efforts into making money. I can be very demanding over the course of time working in a particular place. I'm taking steps as to where I'll be going in the future. It would benefit a place if I were managing a facility. Let talent flourish. 

Weights & Stretching

Did some weights & stretching exercises last night. It's the first time I've done a session like that in quite awhile. I'm out of shape. I've shut the running thing down due to the weather and it all adds up. Going back to the basics is really important. Take it from the top. 

Gig Practice

Nick & I worked on set list for the gig in 2 weeks. Things are really tightening up. We've really found our voices. Harmonies are there. First time I've done it on this level. Putting the work into it. That's what I like doing. 

First Question

"So what do you do for a living?" She asked. 

Flyer Poster

The big gig is coming up in a couple of weeks and I'm a flyer/poster as an ad. I'm working on the lettering and some visual props. I hope to finish it tomorrow. 

What More

It could all end in a moment or go on like it will never end. What more do you want?

Head Cold

I've had this head cold for a few days and it moves from my nose & throat. It wipes me out. I'm always good for one of these bouts during Winter. Shut it down.

Cibo Matto

Last night I went and saw Cibo Matto live in Kingston, New York and I really enjoyed it. They've been a favorite of mine for quite some time now and this was the first I had the chance to see them in concert. It was so much fun!

I'm A Salesman

I'm a salesman
Selling my goods
Living on commission
Sell what I could


I'm a salesman
Selling me
Looking to buy
Ten out of three


I'm a salesman
The jungle of work
Looking for love
Rejecting the hurt


I'm a salesman
Selling to you
They now know
What it is I do.

The Right Decision

I made the right decision after all. It took me awhile to realize it.

Be Productive

That's my mantra. It's one thing to say it. It's another thing to do it. Make a plan and don't be lazy. I'm pretty much on my own now. So here I go.

Resolved

My traffic violation was thrown out of court. Thank goodness!

Standing In Line

So I'm standing in line in order to find out what the deal is with this expired inspection ticket I got in 2012. I just want to get it over with.

A Ticket

I have to go to court today about a traffic ticket I got over a year ago. This took place back in 2012 and now I'm having to answer to it. Pretty ridiculous if you ask me.

A Mess

The snow has fallen all up & down the Hudson River region. I have to get from one end to the other tomorrow. What a mess!

Here Right Now

The snow is falling
I might need more
You hear her calling
Outside the door

Last Slam

This is the last poetry slam at Valentine's in Albany. It also means       this will be my last time here. This place was around back in the 1990's and all types of bands did gigs here. I played with a couple of bands here too. I'm told the operation is moving to another venue. Goodnight Valentine's. 

Open Mic Poetry Slam

Tonight I'll be heading over to the Poetry show. I don't think it will be The Slam this evening for me. All this on the eve of what looks to be a snow storm arriving tomorrow. Get your slam on and your snow shovel on. 

Bisanz & Irish 2/4/14 Set List

Last night, Nick & I played a few songs at Pauly's in Albany, New York. All were from the 1970's. Here are the songs:

DIRTY WHITE BOY 
PSYCHO KILLER
THE SHOW MUST GO On

Might Play

Nick & I might play at Pauly's tonight. We'll do a couple of songs if it happens. I'll let you know. 

3 AM

It's 3 AM and I can't fall back to sleep. I had a bowl of cereal and a cup of coffee. Now I'll probably fall back to sleep in a few moments.

Goodnight People

Time for me to turn in. Goodnight. 

Super Bowl XXVIII

The big game is on tonight and it's even in the New York Metro area. I just didn't care to check it out. I still can't figure out why they didn't put a retractable roof on that stadium in The Meadowlands. I think it was a mistake. They wouldn't have to worry about the weather effecting the game and the stadium could be used year round for things like concerts & conventions. Instead, the people involveded with the NFL worry for a couple of weeks about nature's influence. An hour from kickoff so let them prove me wrong.

1:19:42

That was my finishing time. I just made the under.

Race Today

I have the 10-Mile race this morning. Still haven't gotten out of bed yet. I feel tired, but once I get going, I hope to be moving fast. Here we go.

Grand Prix Race

Tomorrow I'll be running in a 10-Mile race that is part of the club Grand Prix Series. It will be difficult for me to get points because of the competition and I'm also not in the best shape. My over/under finishing time is 80 minutes. That's 8 minutes a mile. We'll see how I do tomorrow. 

28 Days

February has 28 days in it this year and I have plenty of things to accomplish. Work has to done, songs need to be practiced and I need her loving arms around me. All this in a 4 week time period.