Back in the Early Days

Back in the early days of Music Night we didn't make CDs and no one thought to keep a record of who was in attendance and what songs were shared.

As far as we know there have been at least 11 Music Nights (10 of which we have some record of attendees and songs), though it is possible there have been 13 or more.

The first Music Night was documented, but the following Nights, between March 2006 and April 2007, were lost to history . . . so far. We're working to piece things together, if at all possible.

That said, even the Music Nights we do have record of are susceptible to error and memory loss. Not everything is going to be 100%, but we're working on that one too.

If there are mistakes, please speak up and let us know. We want to have this "Archive of Music Nights" be as correct as possible.

Once Upon a Time

Once upon a time, Angus McKay, Marcus Howard and I were over at the Boyles working on the soundtrack for my short film Der Ostwind back in the early half of 2006.

This being a long time ago, memory may have shifted from reality to whimsy, but I can only report what I remember.

I was talking with Marcus, while Angus was working on the soundtrack, about how back in days of yore, friends would get together and listen to records together . . . a past time that has faded away with the advent of more fascinating technologies.

Anyway I was telling Marcus that I always thought it would be cool to periodically get together as a group to share and discuss music . . . an idea Marcus said he could support with some enthusiasm.

Shortly after, Angus planned the first Music Night, claiming that Marcus and I would only talk about this idea and never do it. I don't know about that, but maybe he was right.

Either way Music Night was born.