4th of July at the San Diego County Fair

Well, it's been almost a year since I last updated the blog. Since then, I've finalized my CD (including a professional remix), released it (if you can call a home-made job an official "release"), fought through a bout of carpal tunnel syndrome (and kicked it's ass with acupuncture), got back in touch with a few old friends, dabbled into (and fell in love with) the Ukulele, and played at The Big One, the SAN DIEGO COUNTY FAIR. Yes, I scored a gig on the busiest night of the year, the 4th of July. I played on the Flower Show Stage, and it was a rousing success.

I played for about an hour and I was totally relaxed and prepared with my setlist. I even wrote 5 new songs and I ended up playing 4 of them during the gig. My whole family attended and danced up front through the whole gig. Took a bunch of pictures and even got some songs recorded on video. They can all be checked out here:

http://mikelewismusic.us/sdcf070406.html

I played on my beloved Hummingbird (aka The Bird) and I really felt I came into my own. I knew that I would be alright. A few months ago I played at an open mic at Lestat's Coffee House in Normal Heights, and I got a lot of positive feedback from that short set. I knew it was time. This gig really showed me that I can do this and be somewhat successful, at least be able to hang in there and perform as a singer-songwriter. This has always been my dream as long as I can remember, to be able to write and perform my own songs. It's been a long road to get here, but I feel that the long road was the logical one for me given my past and just the way my life has gone. I feel like I'm just starting to hit my prime and the best is yet to come. Thanks to The Lord for watching over me and giving me these gifts. I hope I can act responsibly with them.