Yes we had a crowd of about 20 people around us for the Battle of the bands and won 17 token putting us in 4 th place. 3 band getting less then we did.

I agree about preforming we have to make this a regular activity.

I had a great time last night, I think we did well, Over the Hills sounded great. The event ran really long, that was my only complaint. I didn't think I would be there that long. Can't wait to play again, thanks guys!

Someone frapsed us and the other bands!

Ingolemo's Lonely Heart's Club:
Duetiquette:
Sons of Numenor:
Green Hill Music Society:
Eriador Music Society:
Blackheart Pirates - Amazing Grace:
Hobbiton Philharmonic:

I do think we did well. There was a bit of confusion on the format however. According to the site, each band would play 3 set pieces with a 10 minute limit, then once all the bands had played, each band would be brought back, do an encore, then people would vote for that band. I had asked the person that was coordinating us just before going on if there had been a change in format, and he confirmed that each band would be brought back for an encore. So when we ended our set, even though there were calls for an encore, I said they would just have to wait a little bit longer to hear more. He later apologized to me about the mixup, but there wasn't much to be done about it at that point.

As for playing regularly, I'd like to see us do at least one piece at each Ales and Tales (not including this monday's, we need a vacation ) We certainly wouldn't need to be doing big 8 part pieces though. I'd say do solos, duos, trios and quartets, with some doubling up on parts if we have enough there. However, someone that can actually hear well will be needing to pick the pieces.

I do have some sheet music here, and if I could find a good site that explains the ABC notational format, I could see about setting up some stuff. Though I'm not sure how much culturally relevant music I have on hand... My biggest music book.... hits of 1983. I also some Rush, which is always timeless.

One of the things I enjoy doing is coming up with song parodies I have been told some of them are quite clever. As an example here is one I am working on to the tune of Greensleeves.

It is base on the class quest for the minstrel

The Ballad of Leeland's Lunch

Food! Food a hobbit delight!
Juicy sweet and spiced just right.
Alas oh no where did it go
it was stolen by a brigand foe.

Armored only with hobbit ire
Leeland marched right to their fire.
"That meat being cooked by thee
rightfully belongs to me."

With only me to guard his back
Lee gave the brigand a mighty whack.
Lee shook his finger in brigand's face
while claiming that Holt was a big disgrace.

"There's no reason to steal," said Lee.
"I will share most gratefully.
Food! Food a Hobbit's delight but
sharing a meal makes all burdens light.

Holt was filled with sad remorse,
agreed that sharin' was the best, of course.
No more a evil brigand was he
so he hugged the hobbit in front of me.

All the brigands cheered with delight
as we all sat down for a bite.
We drank all the brigand ale
and now I bring an end to my tale.

Well her my final version I will be preforming tonight at Ales and tales!

Amazing event, thanks for posting the videos!