Solo Acoustic Holiday Gig -Easy Christmas Songs to the Rescue!

[@Jubilo1]

What a fine Christmas gift to you it would be if the audience shut up and listened to your songs. In a perfect world....

[@FrankPersico]

Hahaha that would be a true Xmas miracle.

[@richardfromcornwall5492]

Must be a little soul destroying to sing to an ‘audience’ who aren’t listening. I think it’s a little ignorant on their part; they may as well put on some background music from an iPad or something?

[@timlucasentertainment]

Welcome back glad you made it back safely and all is working well!

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks! It’s good to be back.

[@tylerfraziermusic1091]

So many times things have fallen through the breaks but we learn from them Good job rolling with it!

[@FrankPersico]

It’s all we can do:)

[@jackzaxe]

Frankly Frank, what I really respect about you is how candid and real, you be bro. I personally have to shake off the rust in-between gigs almost every time... guess I need more gigs 😂 Anyway, well played from a jetlaging amigo.

[@FrankPersico]

I'm just trying to keep it real. Thanks for the kind words

[@KSparksTheFuture]

Awesome video brother!

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks man!!

[@FreddyDelGenio]

Merry ,and glad you made it back safely. New years resolution

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks so much

[@JeffWicker-k3j]

Welcome back Frankie! I’m sure you were a great blessing to all those who you performed for! I appreciate you Brother, you are always an inspiration to me! 😎👍🎸

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks man, appreciate the kind words!

[@ghijkmnop]

Welcome back, Frank! Glad the show and trip went well-- Best wishes to you and yours this Holiday season! 🙂After I had a board pop a fuse on me at a gig about 25 years ago now (fortunately only a mile from home), I started keeping a bag o' stuff in the car-- spare mic and clip, cable, instrument cable, patch cable, cheap 4-channel mixer, fuses, strap, hard copy of my lyric sheets, power strip, gaff tape, and an extension cord. The thing that I always need to get out of it: the 30-foot extension cord.

[@FrankPersico]

That’s a great tip, I never thought about keeping a 4-channel mixer in there.

[@solomusiciantimlucas]

I visited my wife in Thailand back when we worked on cruise ships and we had time inbetween ship contracts. I did the same thing - came back jet lagged and practically went straight to my gig at Wilberts in Cleveland. It went fine. I find rust doesn't start to build up until about the 2 month mark. Recently I came back to gigs after 2 years without a single show. Boy oh boy was I rusty. Now after 51 shows I'm just starting to feel like myself again.

[@FrankPersico]

I can relate. I start feeling guilty if I don’t play enough as well lol. Thanks for weighing in. Appreciate u sharing

[@michaelkhorsandi8623]

Welcome back! It is a journey to get to Thailand and back. I hope that you are adjusting back to the time okay!

[@FrankPersico]

It was a long one! Thanks for the concern! I’m still a bit outta sorts tbh lol 😂

[@fatmanbhkbjorn]

Great video! Thank you for bringing us along on your gigs. I must say I enjoy all your content - especially your tutorials. I do keep a couple extra sets lying around, but I’m probably years away from gigging (if ever), but this great lesson is duly noted; «keep an extra set of string in the car» 😆

[@randallhaney7909]

Welcome back. Frank'Kee. happy your trip was fun and safe Boss.

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks, it was a good one!

[@eddiesongsmith8839]

You're awesome Frank! Love your vids! Very inspiring. Solo acoustic gigs are in my reach. I can feel it!

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks! You got this!!!

[@Itsbradgibson]

Your video editing is superb man

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks for the compliment! Im gonna start doing some more content helping teach some of the camera and editing skills to help you all in the community

[@JeffWicker-k3j]

@@FrankPersicoPlease do! 😎👍🎸

[@robertgrimsted877]

Bloody hell frank your a hard worker even on holiday and even on Christmas love you video 😀🎸

[@FrankPersico]

Happy holidays! and thanks so much!

[@clementineforever]

🌲 Thankful you made it safely Back 🎉 7:25

[@FrankPersico]

I did. Thank you:)🙏

[@monty5066]

Good morning Frank. Welcome back.

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks!!

[@Dutcharmytent]

Like this gig type video as I would like to do what you do and play in front of people. I play a Blueridge BR60 and a Yamaha and use Ernie Ball Rock and Blue springs 10 to 52. Actually buying some more today.

[@FrankPersico]

Glad you enjoyed it. Wish you the best in your playing

[@sashaneemoht8764]

Frank is 'The Cool Troubadour '....did you see the snow on the shelf behind him? ... Quite! Next gig is for Santa. 😅

[@FrankPersico]

hahaha thanks so much:)

[@ttaurus393]

Great video and Merry Christmas to you. Just a suggestion I find it puts my mind at ease to not only carry extra strings and batteries but to also carry an extra guitar if you have the room. Happy gigging my talented friend.

[@FrankPersico]

Hi and thanks for the comment and suggestion! Happy holidays to you!

[@tomf9292]

Hey Frank, lots o music here in S FLA…warmer too. Hope the trip was good. I played a gig last night (full band), we hadn’t gigged in while and we all had great energy and chops. I think sometimes being away from it for a bit makes you better. Thx

[@FrankPersico]

I agree! I gotta get my ass down to Florida.

[@ikonig8303]

Cool, buddy! Soundin' good in there!

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks so much.

[@ikonig8303]

@@FrankPersico Most welcome.

[@jeffhubbard9277]

I usually prepare very well for gigs to the point of actually over practicing. Sometimes life gets so busy and there’s a show every now and then that I almost just don’t get anytime to run through but I find I do really well at those gigs too. In fact, sometimes those are better gigs. Haha. I think the not over practicing on those times gets me more excited and passionate about the songs and performing them. I only gig a couple times a month so weeks will go by between gigs so I guess I’ve just got a good memory. *knocks on wood. lol.

[@FrankPersico]

It’s true. Sometimes playing too much actually can burn you out …

[@DamonBates]

Welcome back! While you were gone, and partly due to your inspiration, I played out for the first time in 20 years, LOL! Ive been working on a set list for a while. The SAM (recently renamed...check out that shit show...) FB group and your channel were instrumental in helping me find the inspration. motovation to get back out there. Thanks for all you do Frank.

[@FrankPersico]

That is awesome!!! You’re making me proud!! That’s what it’s all about. Wish you the best!

[@TREE-TOPWOODWORKING-pe4qc]

Wow that was a nice gig to start with , little loud but kinda takes the pressure off in one way but man again you rocked it. Sounded great. Was worried about your strings especially when nyou were getting into 'I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas '... Thanks for sharing an keeping it real. Later Rockstar

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks man. Yeha it was loud … was kind of a drag when I listened back and watched the footage.

[@TREE-TOPWOODWORKING-pe4qc]

@@FrankPersico Eithr way you did your job, you rocked it

[@ralphtimewell2745]

Hello Frank, I solo gig twice every week and i find rust doesn't have time to set in but if i dont have a gig for a couple of weeks i just use that time to increase my rep. Great watching ya videos.

[@FrankPersico]

Thats a good approach! thanks for sharing. Cheers

[@danmayes4657]

Awesome vid. Did you mix in regular songs ? Any specific type? Happy I suppose...

[@FrankPersico]

Yes I did. A lot of classic rock because of the people that were there. I did try to keep it upbeat

[@stevemcclanahan3845]

Welcome Back Frank! Happy to hear the first gig after returning from Thailand was a success! Quick Question, as I have the same Fishman line array speaker. I Set my reverb on the 3rd button from left. How much reverb do you add for vocals and guitar at this gig, and all others? 9 o’clock position of dial? Happy Holidays!!

[@FrankPersico]

That’s funny I use the 3rd preset as well. I tend to go easy on very. Usually guitar and vocals like 10 o clock. But people on this channel tend to tell me I should out more on my voice

[@stevemcclanahan3845]

@@FrankPersico Thx Frank! I Appreciate the info!

[@donnacolwell3988]

Frank Frank, Frank! Again, with the open coffee in the car. LOL. Do you also carry spare clothes in case you spill your drink? Just like a boy scout, you should always be prepared. I already started implementing one of my music related resolutions. That is to play more new music. That means both songs that are older, but new to me, as well as more currently released songs. It is really easy to get stuck in the rut of just playing the old favorites - especially music that was popular when I was a teen and young adult (80's, 90's). There really is good new music being released. I'm currently working my way through the Green Day album, Saviors, released this past January. I'm having a blast learning these new songs.

[@FrankPersico]

Yes I know. Old habits die hard. Lol.

[@raypaice7746]

Frank, that was a great video. In addition to strings, I also carry a spare 9-volt battery for the guitar. What song program (if any) do you use on your iPad? Thanks

[@FrankPersico]

Hey there thanks for sharing. In my iPad I just use a simple pdf reader called “good reader”

[@raypaice7746]

@@FrankPersico Thank you for info and will look into.

[@phillipdumond600]

Welcome home Frank. I'm literally up against this tomorrow!! Appreciate the advice. St. Patty's in March is another "topical tune" application I never think about.....

[@FrankPersico]

U got this!!! Yeah st patty’s bites me in the ass every year as well lol

[@JeffWicker-k3j]

😎👍🎸

[@FrankPersico]

🎶🎶🎶😎☝️

[@salparadise8581]

Hi Frank! Have you considered performing in residential homes where the audience are far more receptive and love to sing along? just a suggestion from another troubadour!

[@FrankPersico]

That's a great idea!

[@Kevinharringtonimages]

Frank, Love your Videos!! I have a question.. And you may have answered this in a previous Video.. But what App do you use on your iPad, as your Teleprompter with Cords over the Lyrics? Any Information would be appreciated

[@FrankPersico]

Thanks!!! I use a program called good reader. It’s just an pdf viewer. The iPad is maybe used for one or two songs that I don’t know lyrics for like if it’s a new song I’m learning.

[@klrbee03]

Gaaa! Stop talking about the strings! The gig gods will think your mocking them 😂 congrats on getting through with 6 intact, with jet lag to boot

[@FrankPersico]

LOL .... very true. they spared me. took pity on my sorry jet lagged behind lol

[@dvanolya]

Hey Frank, maybe I missed it but why were you in Thailand for 3 1/2 weeks?

[@FrankPersico]

Went to visit my wife’s family

[@dvanolya]

@ Nice! Really enjoying all your video BTW.

[@Dinga631]

Thailand😱 you could have flown down to us in Perth WA 🙄

[@FrankPersico]

Haahah very true!! One of these days it will happen ;)

[@FreddyDelGenio]

New years resolution. Stop watching the news. God bless.

[@FrankPersico]

That’s a good one lol