#70in24 - Take 2
This is the second attempt this quartet has taken to beat the Guinness World Record of most amount of concert “gigs” in a one day period. Their first attempt in May came up short by about 10 gigs from the record, 15 from their personal target. Their intention then, as well as this time around, was to beat the current record of 65 by performing 70 times in 24-hours around San Diego Ca. Spoiler Alert: They did it!
After their first attempt back in May 2017, a few months of brainstorming, planning and a pinch of organization, they beat the World Record!
Some changes this time around included a van, which carried the musicians and their team from venue to venue, especially when walking wasn't ideal.
Also before this attempt they had a lot more venues lined up beforehand allowing them access to play. I followed them to about 5 around Liberty Station in Pt Loma, San Diego CA including an office building housing support for California State Parks
Next, they drove to The New Americans Museum, which told the stories and shared the history of peoples who left their country of origin and relocated in the United States.
Amidst these stories is where the guys played.
Next we High-tailed it to a restaurant named SOLARE, where we played comfortable on a patio just outside the doors to the eatery’s entrance.
^ Matt, the percussionist, played a metal heater during this set. He is just two or three days into his marriage when he helped take the World Record.
“Grazie” Thanks for playing!
Next we zoomed over to Pinot’s Palette, a Wine and paint shop to play to an empty room of paintings and tables and chairs.
The guys’ biggest little fan showed up for a few gigs. His name is Ray, and he is pretty cool.
Just down the street was the Recreational Music Center, where the guys played to a house of kids
The final gig I stayed for was in front of a restaurant whose name escapes me.
Ray, Again.
Well Done, Guys!
You can find an online write up from the San Diego Union Tribune HERE
THE BAND
Mackenzie Leighton, Stand up Bass
Ed Kornhauser, Keys
Matt Smith, Percussion. Definitely not the Doctor.
Leonard Patton, Vocals.
This whole thing was Leonard’s Brainchild. He was the backbone to creating and organizing the while event. Hats off to him!