First Friday

Last Friday the Hounds played 356 once again, and again on "First Friday", the night before Clemson's first home football game of the season. First Friday entails a parade and with that usually a decent crowd. Which is who we like playing to: a packed house. I was getting a little worried around 11pm when there were only a few people in the place, but it picked up quite a bit by 11:30pm. By the time we were into our second set the bar was jammed. I think it was probably our best performance yet. Maybe we're just gelling as a band, improving as individuals, or both. I think practice on my electronic kit is paying off as I feel more confident on my road kit. I think I finally got the cymbals organized the way I want now. My 14" crash was a bit too far to reach, but sticking in the boom vertically seems to have improved the layout. The 16" crash fits in on a side boom just below the 14" and above the ride. I'm fairly happy with the cymbals, but if I were to change anything out, it might be the ride to something less brilliant and more bell-like. Maybe a larger 22" ride? There seems to be a bit too much shimmer on the 20" A-custom when playing ride, I think I'd prefer a little more ding to it. But there's no rush, the kit sounds pretty nice as is presently. When do we play next?