Unplugged @ Howell Nature Center

I went to this show, seeing that recently I've been supporting the Howell and Livingston County scene. It was super cool, driving down in the woods to this little cabin where when you step in, there's a fire and everything. It's in a lodge, everyone sitting on the floor, the room all dark with a scoop light on the artists with just some chairs. So beautifully simple. I felt like I was a Beat or something, with a post-concert sledding on a "b-wording" hill. haha

All the acts, which were like around 10 played, mainly just guitars and harmonicas. Such a cool environment and atmosphere. Acoustic shows are going to have a major competition to compete with this one. Here is a picture I took on my phone because I didn't want to record this show-- you had to be there.

And it was all for Habitat for Humanity. How sweet is that? Four hours of great music, played acoustic of all these local artists. It was nothing more than inspiring, all this talent in one room, where literally you are chilling with the artists right next to you. Probably one of the coolest shows I've been to. I almost felt like I was in Hunter Thompson's barn, but without the drunk and guns part. haha
But seriously, this show is hard to top. With the free pop and snacks, atmosphere that was strictly amazing. I still can't quite put it into words. It was so casual, I was wanting to grab a pillow and lay down-- and I probably could have during that show. Where else can that happen? Everyone was just super comfortable, like hanging out in the basement jamming-- except it was acoustic. Like an open mic night but there was an order of sets. Everyone sang along, clapped along, swayed along to the beats and songs played... And probably around 8-10 acts played, for $5. All that talent in one room.
Here's the list that I remember:
Jeff Pianki (pic above): http://www.myspace.com/jeffpiankimusic
Steven Schlaack: http://www.myspace.com/schlaakmusic
Carter Moulton: http://www.myspace.com/cartermoulton
Tiger! Tiger!: http://www.myspace.com/tigertiger
Versus the Ocean: http://www.myspace.com/vsocean
Apathetic Critic: http://www.myspace.com/apatheticcritic
Good Weather for Airstrikes (members played throughout the night): http://www.myspace.com/gwfaband
Audrey: http://www.myspace.com/audreymichigan
Roll Over Radio: http://www.myspace.com/rolloverradio
Enjoy all the music! :)
Probably one of the coolest, casual, amazing shows I have been to yet...
and all for charity. :)