Mark and I had the pleasure of performing in a songwriter’s circle with Jerry Stamp. It took place the Thursday before Valentine’s Day, in lovely downtown St. John’s, NL in a very trendy restaurant called Get Stuffed. We were set up in the front of the restaurant in the front windows with Duckworth St. as our backdrop. The snow was falling which made it even more magical and romantic.

We played two shows. One beginning at 6:00, the other at 8:30. Our guests had already pre-ordered their food and we entertained while they enjoyed the specially prepared menu for the evening.

I loved being a part of this songwriter’s circle for many reasons but the main one was supporting Jerry’s initiative for starting an event of this kind in St. John’s. We’ve played at The Bluebird Cafe in Nashville and The Carleton Restaurant in Halifax as well as Hugh’s Room in Toronto. All of these venues put off beautiful, intimate concerts while the audience partakes of great food and drink.

For years, we’ve had conversations with local musicians and music enthusiasts who wished we had such a venue here in our own home town.

This was always something that someone would get to at some point someday. The conversations continued but no progress seemed to happening.

Then Jerry Stamp decided to test out the idea. He had the first “Sing for your Supper” this past Christmas with songwriter’s Matt Wells, Teresa Ennis, Chris Kirby and of course, himself. He involved a local venue and got support from local sponsors. It was a success.

Jerry then decided he’d try it again for Valentine’s Day.

This is where Mark and I came in.

We had a fantastic evening singing our original songs that we don’t usually have the chance to sing.

And at the end, we got to enjoy the fabulous cuisine from Get Stuffed.

This is an event that Newfoundland singer/songwriter’s and the fans of original music and the craft need to encourage.

We’d like to thank Jerry Stamp for thinking of us and including us in his latest “Sing For Your Supper” song writer’s circle.  We had a wonderful time and we hope to do it again soon.

Jerry is hoping to put off another one sometime this summer.

You can expect fine food and drink, amazing company and great original music.

You won’t be disappointed.

Hopefully, we’ll see you at “Sing For Your Supper 3″.

Check out Jerry Stamp’s MySpace Page.

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