Over the past few years, I’ve been moving different bits in and out of my show – sometimes for logistical reasons (the TSA has an issue with someone bringing six feet of chain on two wooden handles as a carry on), sometimes because I just get restless and want to change things up.
With the Rose Festival, I find myself making more use of the “old” bits I haven’t used in a while. Those who remember the “six feet of chain – two wooden handles – one moron on stage playing with it” finale will be amused to find out that I’m doing that again – it’s easier to do that bit when you’re wearing a mic headset than is is to wrap a loop of chain around my neck three times. The Rose Festival crowds have been great – once I convince them that yes, you’re allowed (and in fact encouraged) to make noise back at the silly looking man on stage.
I have two more days at Waterfront Village, so we’ll see what bits come back. If the weather is good, the Mallet will make an appearance!
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