Adam is very good at sound, but he also has very beautiful toys to work with. The new Freight and Salvage compliments the WCS song competition in a whole new way. The sound is better and the room is rounder and more intimate. The managers are more seasoned. Damon still sells those vegan banana walnut chocolate chip cookies. And now there’s more foot traffic.

The night filled up fast and we felt sorry for those who did not get a spot on the list. Kevin Beadles won “Best Performance” and Laura Zucker won “Best Song”. I’m always happy when she wins- her songs are solid. They are well-constructed and sung confidently and clearly.

Our judges hailed from the Grammy Board: Kaitlin McGaw, Mike Winger, and trumpeter Nick Phillips. They showed enthusiasm and performed well during break. Mike’s new band has a Saturday residency at the Hotel Utah this month, so check him out.

It felt good to be back and see the familiar faces; talk shop with Mike Flemming and Mary Fineman. These are the circles I know well and the chats I am familiar with. I also got to meet Steve Baker, director of the Freight. Tonight I’m off to songwriting class. I hope you’ve enjoyed my accounts of the musical side of life. Thanks for listening.

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