Pluckluck House Show

Last Sunday was one of the best nights I've partaken in for some time now. House shows are wonderful and all but turn it into a potluck and it's a million times better. Many thank yous to the house of Lenny Briscoe for putting this together. The food was beyond excellent with some mexican cornbread, enchiladas, mango guacamole, seafood gumbo, mac & cheese, red velvet cupcakes, and tons more...

After filling our faces(for the first time) everybody began to settle in to listen to Robert Ellis. He had just gotten back from a short tour with The Lovely Sparrows and mentioned that he hadn't practiced his songs in awhile but I don't believe anybody noticed. His delicate fingerpicking and quiet yet strong voice kept everybody on their toes, intensely watching him play.

Robert Ellis - Changin' Man



Next up was AWAKE, playing their all acoustic set with an upright bass, very very simple drum kit, and two guitars. Theses guys are usually loud and noisy, which I still enjoy, but their acoustic set is amazing. Apparently they are going on an indefinite break and this was their last show. I'd say if you have to go out, this show would be the right time to do it. I hope to see some more stuff these guys in some form or other down the road..



I feel weird writing about myself but I think it went pretty well.. This is what one of the guys from AWAKE said, "Cory Derden. Rules. That's about it. One man. Beautiful sounds built up. Feels like you are being washed by sound." Here's my newest recording..

Cory Derden - In My Heart


The closer for the night was Airon Paul Dugas and he couldn't have done a better job. This is beer drinking, toe tapping, trying to hold back your tears music at it's best. For somebody that hasn't played out until fairly recently he certainly knows how to keep the crowd on the edge of their seats. The sincerity in his songs is something I haven't felt in some time. It's a most welcomed thing here in the land of alternative/garage rock also known as Houston..

Airon Paul Dugas - Twilight Hours


I hope these pluckluck shows continue on because it would be a shame to miss out on events like these. They draw people together who are actually willing to listen to the music instead of being in some bar where most people don't even realize something beautiful is happening right behind them. The show was also recorded and if I happen to get ahold of it, I'll post something from AWAKE and maybe the other guys.. Thank you again to JD and Stacey from the house of Lenny Briscoe.