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Great songs everyone. I've played most all of these at some time or another and they have come and gone from my set lists. But I think it's time to bring some of these back.
Thanks
   Joe

Amy, congrats . It's a great place to start.Keep on taking every spot you get offered and it won't be long before you'll be doing the whole night yourself. As Deb says it can be addicting. The more you play out the more you want to play out. It's great to have the crowd enjoying what your doing and wanting more . For me playing music is more fun than anything especially when you are playing into a great sound system. There's times I can't believe I'm the one making this great music. That's my drive. Best of Luck.

   Joe

I also share the gun building interest with Jerome. I've built a Blackpowder 50. cal. Hawken rifle and a Civil War 54. cal Springfield. I was in a muzzleloading club for many years. I'm also a fan of the fur trapping era and the Cowboy traditions. My summers I play music and cowboy with a friend in the BigHorn mts. in Wyoming. I also built my log home that I presently live in.Lots of work that I don't think I'm physically capable to do today.But what an education. I've been building things since grade school. Ive also raised horses and cattle. So now I have backed off on a lot of my hobbies since I think had my hands in way too much. But it's been a fun ride.

  Joe

Zurf, The idea of releaving the back pressure is a good thought but not a great idea. You don't want the built up gases in the drain pipe to come back into your home.They can be deadly,that's the reason for the trap in the line. The back pressure is a bit confusing. If all the drain lines are clean it's possible the roof vent is plugged. Most homes have one or more breather pipes that vent gases out of the drain pipe system.They come out of the roof of your house. Birds or squrrels can get into them and plug them which could cause the back pressure in your pipes. You'd have to get a way to look down the pipe from above with some kind of light. This does not happen all the time but it does happen. We all try to fix as much as we can around the house but this could be a bit out of  your line. I'd still check out the breather pipe if you can.
Best of luck ,be safe and let us know what you find.
  Joe

Great set list, Very diverse. A little something for everyone . That's what keeps the whole crowd involved. I see a couple I will have to add to my own list. Thanks for sharing.

   Joe

Nice job on one of my favorite songs. Pretty good on the mix. I know exactly what your saying about thinking about the pick slipping thing. I think about it all the way thru a recording and just near the end I finally stop to redo the whole thing. But keep going , your doing a great job at it. I hope one of these days to be able to put up a video myself.

Joe

Kenny, Lots of good input here. I've used all these techniques. Try to follow as many as you can they will get you thru. Remember we've all been there. I like the deep controlled breathing before you head out . It will really relax you and get your head together just before you start. Also (This one has pulled me thru a few times)as Roger said, find that one person who digs your stuff and play just for them. Remember they asked you to be there ,they want to hear your songs. We're all behind you. Have fun and good luck.

Joe

Jets, Another good song.  I write these types of cowboy songs and you've hit the subject and detail right. Very enjoyable. I spend my summers playing music and cowboying so I really enjoyed,I'd like to see any other cowboy tunes you have.

   Joe

I picked mine Tyson7 as a tribute to my favorite singer/songwriter Ian Tyson. And my favorite number.

   Joe

Jeff, Great song. We'll never know all the people who scarificed for our freedoms, the ones we owe so much to. This is a great tribute to all of them. When you write a song it's giving up a part of who you are. Be proud of who you are Jeff. Thanks.

  Joe

Red, without going bigtime with a Gibson check theses out. Eastman and Michael Kelly make some nice quality mandolins for + or - $1ooo. Loars and Kentucky are about half that price. A lot depends on what you can afford. I've found some older Washburns that were really nice players.If you are looking for something electrified stay away from the ones with any knobs or mounted preamps. All I've plyed and people I know that have had them found they all hiss through and amp or PA. You can put a pick on them later . Some good pickups available through Elderly Instruments. Hope this is a starting point.
Joe