I was a fairly busy guy last weekend – and that’s putting it mildly – what with my debut solo acoustic performance at the Canasawacta Country Club on Friday; judging the Norwich Theater Company’s first-ever Talent Show on Saturday and Sunday’s Out of the Darkness Overnight captain and crew, 18-hole golf tournament.

Don’t get me wrong, I’m certainly not complaining, as all three events were a lot of fun, two were in support of great causes and – ultimately – I had an opportunity to enjoy a couple of my favorite pastimes – namely guitar (or music in general) and golf.

Friday’s acoustic set was, quite simply, a complete blast. When I first booked this series of performances at the country club, I’ll admit I was more than a little nervous. Not from any lack of confidence in my musical skills – I’ve played hundreds of acoustic gigs over the last twenty years – but because I’ve always found it nerve-wracking when performing “dinner music.”

You know, the kind where people can barely hear you and – if they can – they do their best to glare you right off the stage.