Otto’s in an interesting joint. Not many people would expect to find a Tiki Lounge in a New York City bar. Nevertheless, bands at Otto’s play in a Tiki Lounge, complete with bamboo, tiki torches, Easter Island-type heads, and other assorted knick-knacks.

Introducing all the bands this evening was the promoter for the show, Frank Wood. Nice guy, but an interesting cat. His delivery sounds like a cross between Wolfman Jack and George Carlin. His look is a combination of Santa Claus, Wolfman Jack, and Grandpa Al Lewis. Definitely a cool guy and very approachable.

This show was webcast live on NYC Live Rock. According to Frank, it should be in the Archives section in the coming weeks.

There was a nice turnout for this show, but I’m not sure if we were what the crowd was expecting. They clapped politely at the appropriate points, nodded a head during some songs, and listened attentively, but that was all. It was as though they liked us but were not quite ready to show their emotion. I don’t think that they disliked us, because they were watching attentively instead of talking to one another. It was a little disconcerting.

I’ve played to very enthusiastic crowds on both ends of the spectrum. “I love you guys.” “You guy suck.” Each response has its own merit, but this was different.

Oh well, every show is a new experience. Here are some pictures from the evening:

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