How can I play at Wilhagans?
Show up on a Sunday night around 5:00 and
pick a spot in the circle. It is an OPEN MIC (even though
there's no mic), so all are welcome to play. Most people come
for the whole evening...
How many songs will I play?
It depends on how big the circle is...we
go around and around until we're sick of it, or too dizzy to
continue.
Can I bring my band?
At the moment we are not using a PA, but
if you have a girl that plays guitar with you, or a guy who sings
harmony on your songs, you're more than welcome to bring them...the
more the merrier. No full drum kits please.
Can I play cover songs?
It technically is a Writers Night but
no one is going to get out the cane and pull you out of the circle
if you are dying to play a cover. This is one of the most laid-back
and easy-going writers nights in town...
I'm going to be in town on October 42,
2053 - can I get a slot on your show?
Again, it is an open mic. Kathy
has never, in 14 years, "booked" anyone on this show.
You are more than welcome, whenever you are here, to come play
at Wilhagans on a Sunday night.
Is there a keyboard available?
no...sorry. But feel free to bring one!
Can I play even though my guitar doesn't
plug in?
yes - we will all be playing acoustic,
sans PA- no problem.
Will there be a drunk guy who asks me
if I know any Jimmy Buffett?
Occasionally. But Kathy will be all over
it, and you won't have to deal with him unless you just want
to because you long for the good old days when you made your
living placating drunk people in bars over your little portable
PA. good times...
Will there be half-price home-made pizza
available every Tuesday night?
yup - but now that this show is on Sunday
nights, we won't be able to take advantage of that.
Will there be a volleyball game going
on when I first arrive?
yeah. probably.
Will I have to breathe clouds of smoke
from other people's cigarettes?
NO! The room where we play in the cold
months is designated NON-SMOKING for this show (when we're outside
it's not an issue). All the oxygen you can breathe at no extra
charge. (Smokers: don't worry, the rest of the bar is one big
smoking area, and it's no big deal to step out of this room and
have a smoke - you can even be close enough to feel like you're
still part of the action ...)
What is "Debut Tuesday"?
The last writers night of every month is
"Debut Tuesday" (yes, we know it's a Sunday night show,
but for TEN YEARS it was Tuesday night, and we like the title,
so we're keeping it, darnit.) ...at the previous Debut Tuesday,
we will have chosen a song title (or a concept, or a first line)
and whoever has written a song with that title plays them for
us on this night. There are some people who write the title of
the month EVERY month - there are some who NEVER participate
- and everything in between. There's no pressure to do it, and
all are welcome to come play other stuff on this night also -
regardless of whether they have written the monthly title. It's
OPTIONAL and very fun!
visit the
Debut Tuesday Title Archive
(and help Kathy fill in the blanks if you can, please!)
What is a "Campfire Circle"?
It's just what it sounds like, actually...when
the show is outside on the patio (anytime it's warm enough) we
set up the chairs in a big circle (no PA) and go around doing
one song at a time, campfire-style. This is one of Kathy's favorite
things, because people tend to open up and talk about their songs
in more depth, share stories and play things they wouldn't normally
play. Sometimes
Kathy will initiate a theme question that follows the circle
around - "What was your first guitar?", "Tell
us about a brush with greatness (a celebrity encounter)",
"What color socks are you wearing?""Why do you
dress like that?"...it doesn't get any better than this,
folks. : )
Will we play inside or outside?
Depends on the weather - there is a great
patio out back, and if the forecast calls for a low ABOVE 60
degrees, we will be out there. When we are inside, Kathy turns
the large back room that is usually used for playing darts, into
a cozy cafe-style venue.
If I sign
up for the mailing list will I be plagued with daily emails
and open to future offers to increase my penis-size?
definitely not. Kathy is quite proud of
herself if she manages to send 2 emails a month,and she will
NEVER give your address to anyone for ANY reason, nor will your
address be visible to other recipients...
What if I have a question that isn't
answered here?
ask it in an email wilhagans@kathyhussey.com
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