Eugene,
I'm so grateful that all 50 of us reclaimed winter and made the most of a beautiful night of music. Thank you for joining us at the Hybrid Gallery for our second Gretta Seabird show. It was an absolute joy to be there with you.
We hugged, shook hands, met for the first time, and felt Jen’s warm welcome. Evan kept everything running smoothly, anticipation built during soundcheck, and laughter filled the room. We enjoyed Breaking Bread’s focaccia and ciabatta, took a group photo, reminisced of times in Yachats, and spotted familiar faces. There were glittery cowboy hats, corduroy caps, stickers, beanies, and a makeshift merch display from April.
We witnessed Killy’s heartfelt first set, Ila joining in for a song, and Jordan’s trumpet adding new layers. I saw you dancing in the back, i was twisting knobs and experimenting in real time. The nerves faded as I sang from the heart, nearly in tears. You stayed until the end, bought me a drink, i shared bedazzled earplugs, i took your recommended Still Life with Woodpecker.
The energy soared with Mr. Vale’s Math Class, winter’s weight lifted by music. A well-timed water chug from the sax player, the audience becoming percussion, harmonies forming in my head for Addicted to You, and Ben on tambourine. It all came together in pure joy. Most of all, I felt the overwhelming presence of support, love, and community.
Thank you.