How to Turn an Empty Room into a Packed Audience 🍀
How to Turn an Empty Room into a Packed Audience
I showed up at the Legion yesterday for a St. Paddy’s afternoon set. It started off slow—just one table in the back and a few skeptical looks. One guy even joked that I was "too big to be a leprechaun."
Instead of taking it personally, I improvised a song about it on the spot. The ice broke immediately.
As the place started filling up, I stopped playing at them and started playing with them. I asked for names, wrote songs on the fly, and made it personal. The result? By the end of the night, it felt like the whole crowd had shown up just to see me.
The Bottom Line: If you don’t bring a following with you, create one while you’re there. Make it intimate, reach out, and don't be afraid to engage. That’s when the magic happens.
Upcoming gigs!!!
Upcoming Gigs
Tuesday, June 11 - Tickled Toad (7-10)
Friday, June 14 - Baldwin Bistro (7:30 -9:30)
Saturday, June 15 - Backyard Private Party (Courtice) - (8-10)
Sunday, June 16 - Port Perry Legion (2-5)
Tuesday, June 18 - Tickled Toad (7-10)
Friday, June 21 - Yorkmills Fox & Fiddle (8-12)
Saturday, June 22 - Banter & Company (7-10)
Tuesday, June 25 - Tickled Toad (7-10)
Friday, June 28 - Fionn McCool’s Oshawa (8-12)
This Week!!!
I don’t regularly post my schedule here but you can always check out where I am performing at www.facebook.com/augygmusic That said, here is this week’s schedule.
Tuesday, November 7 - The Tickled Toad (330 Steeles Ave W) - 7-10
Friday, November 10 - York Mills Fox & Fiddle (865 York Mills Rd, North York) -8-12
Saturday, November 11 - The Tickled Toad (330 Steeles Ave W) - 8-11
My schedule for next month
…the adventure continues
Tickled Toad Tuesdays
Pop by The Tickled Toad (330 Steeles Ave W)any Tuesday this summer and I’ll play your requests. Cheers!!
Upcoming Gigs
Cheers!!
Standing Ovation
Where I’m At
I am glad to be working more again.
Link to my Facebook Page
My Shelly Manne Experience
Way back in 1980 when I lived in LA I got the chance to write and record an original composition that was to be performed in a real recording studio. I was a student at the Musician Institute (GIT) at the time and Tommy Tedesco put together a session where the students got to record with a professional drummer. That drummer would be Shelly Manne, and it was my first time in a professional studio so I remember it to this day.
Shelly blew through the charts no problem, a real pro. I asked for his autograph and he happily gave it to me along with encouragement.
I just found this chart that I thought I had lost. Sometimes it’s good to look back on some old memories, especially when they put a smile on your face…Stay safe everyone. CHEERS!
Virtual Holiday Party
Had fun last night being a part of a virtual holiday party hosted by a very fine company.
I enjoyed the friendly atmosphere, wonderful heartfelt speeches. It was a well run event. Thanks Dan!!
Upcoming Gigs In July
Meet Miss Daisy Parker
See you tonight @ Shore Grill & Grotto
https://www.shoregrillandgrotto.ca/events/2018/8/2/augy-g
See you tonight @ Shore Grill & Grotto (71 Lakeshore Road E., Mississauga New start time is 7 PM. Cheers!
Augy G (Summer Tour-2018)
Sunday, July 1
(2-6) @ Royal Canadian Legion Branch #637
1251 Simcoe St N, Oshawa
Tuesday, July 3
(8-11) @ Wellesley Fox & Fiddle
27 Wellesley St E, Toronto
Friday, July 6
(8-12) @ York Mills Fox & Fiddle
865 York Mills Rd, North York
Saturday, July 7
(7-11) @ 1812 Grillhouse
1812 County Road 27, Bradford West-Gwillimbury
Tuesday, July 10
(12:30-3:30) @ Royal Canadian Legion Branch 322
111 Hunt St, Ajax
Tuesday, July 10
(8-11) @ Wellesley Fox & Fiddle
27 Wellesley St E, Toronto
Saturday, July 14
(8-11) @ E & S Private Party
Georgetown
Tuesday, July 17
(8-11) @ Wellesley Fox & Fiddle
27 Wellesley St E, Toronto
Tuesday, July 24
(8-11) @ Wellesley Fox & Fiddle
27 Wellesley St E, Toronto
Saturday, July 28
(7:30-10:30) @ Port Credit Yacht Club (P. Function)
Tuesday, July 31
(8-11) @ Wellesley Fox & Fiddle
27 Wellesley St E, Toronto
Thursday, August 2
(6:30-10:30) @ Shore Grill And Grotto
71 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga
Friday, August 3
(8-12) @ York Mills Fox & Fiddle
865 York Mills Rd, North York
Tuesday, August 7
(8-11) @ Wellesley Fox & Fiddle
27 Wellesley St E, Toronto
Thursday, August 9
(6:30-10:30) @ Shore Grill And Grotto
71 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga
Saturday, August 11
(7-11) @ 1812 Grillhouse
1812 County Road 27, Bradford West-Gwillimbury
Tuesday, August 14
(8-11) @ Wellesley Fox & Fiddle
27 Wellesley St E, Toronto
Thursday, August 16
(6:30-10:30) @ Shore Grill And Grotto
71 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga
Friday, August 17
(7-10) @ Falcon Brewery
30 Barr Road, Ajax
Tuesday, August 21
(8-11) @ Wellesley Fox & Fiddle
27 Wellesley St E, Toronto
Thursday, August 23
(6:30-10:30) @ Shore Grill And Grotto
71 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga
Friday, August 24
(7:30-10:30) @ Port Credit Yacht Club (P. Function)
Saturday, August 25
(7-10) @ John & Janet’s Anniversary Party (Pickering)
Tuesday, August 28
(8-11) @ Wellesley Fox & Fiddle
27 Wellesley St E, Toronto
Thursday, August 30
(6:30-10:30) @ Shore Grill And Grotto
71 Lakeshore Rd E, Mississauga
Backyards, Birthdays & Pubs
Open Mic @ Uptown Pub House
Open Mic @ Uptown Pub House starts this Sunday!!
