Pickin' and Grinnin'

Last Friday night was the official CD release party for the second CD from Andy Poxon. At the ripe old age of 18, Andy now has 2 CDs under his belt and a future ahead of him that is as bright as his hair. At the RamsHead where MJ and I were first turned on to Andy 2 years ago, The Andy Poxon Band had swelled to double the size of the original trio we'd experienced. Fridays show was augmented by a keyboard player, a sax play and a trumpet play in addition to the rocking rhythm section provided by original band mates, Mike and Russ.

Of course I like to support artists like Andy by buying CDs directly from them at shows.  That way they'll get the bulk of the profits and I'll have an opportunity to get something signed. Both MJ and I bought Andy's new CD, "Tomorrow" and as an added bonus we got a APB guitar pick and this:

Now a hair pick may be something I need the least, but I though it's a great, fun way to promote the new CD.

Six months ago we saw Andy at Bare Bones Pub and I shot a little video of one of his guitar solos.  That night we was using a Fender Telecaster guitar. For the show last week, he's switched to a Gibson Les Paul. This video should give you an idea what a difference a guitar, and six months can make. Please excuse my shaky camera work and just close your eyes and listen.