John Wesley Harding and some guy…
November 8th, 2005 by Luke
After work some people were going out for a drink and so I joined them. While we were sitting there, I suggested we go down to the Lower East Side and try our hand at finding some good music to listen to. We ended up going to the Living Room, and checking out the adverts lining the front window. I saw that Jesse Harris was playing and so we stopped in. Jesse Harris co-wrote a couple of the songs on Norah Jones’ first album, and his stuff is really cool. He had a full band and with an organ and his set was definitely the best of the night.
The highlight of the night, however, was when Mike Viola took the stage before Jesse. Mike Viola was par for course as far as New York City singer/songwriters go. He was good but showy and not so hot at it. Nearing the end of his set, he says, “I have three songs left so I want to call a friend up. We met a month ago, and became fast friends. Well…John Wesley Harding.”
I fainted.
No, but seriously…John Wesley Harding. I was in the company of a minor legend. It was a good night.
