Room 5...goodbye

When I moved out to LA, my first night out I went to see my good friend and touring companion Joseph Tobin play the songwriter night at Room5. That night I was definitely falling in love with my new adopted city. The whiskey was flowing, Tobin was killing it in the songwriter circle, I was meeting all sorts of great musicians. LA was going to be a good time. Though I had no license for my first couple months(long story) I was still very much alive and ready for whatever. I had no idea that the first place I hit up would be my favorite. A small spot where people get together and listen attentively to music was only a dream of mine as a songwriter. A place where you could try out new material and get real reactions was amazing to me. That and the fact that the talent level was so high that you were guaranteed to see something worth leaving the couch for every Monday night. The sad part is that even I found myself unable to leave the couch a lot of Monday nights, for lack of funds. This recession shit is getting old.



Room 5 has hands down been the best part of my music experience in LA. I want to thank Joel Eckels for letting me in on the fun and always being so cool. And thanks again to Mr. Joseph Tobin for being so supportive in hooking me up with different people and opportunities out here...a true gentleman. I hope to share a glass of wine and the open road again sometime soon. Now as I begin the process of packing up boxes for yet another cross country move, I cant help but step back and take in the experience. You've been very kind LA, sleep tight. Hope to see ya soon...Cheers-tiM