Day 2: The Day Before Classes

When I finally awoke, everyone was already out and about. I pretty much got up around three and just chilled in the dorm, listened some to music, on the interwebs, played guitar, eat, talked in a group circle and even watch a little anime. Not in that order.

THEN I GOT TO KNOW PUTNEY

As I began to meet new people and make more friendships, I started to see who these people really were.

And let me tell you, Those who know how crazy Benedict’s can get, these guys are pretty insane but awesome at the same time.

“Being isolated in the middle of no where” they pretty much act in very peculiar ways unique to each Putney student. It’s just awesome, they’re all very accepting and open to many things.

The level of intellect is astounding, although their random conversations and langue may say otherwise. However with many of the student sheer talent and placidness, really makes this place the perfect fit for me.

THEIR SENSE OF COMMUNITY

One aspect of Putney I really love is their community, and although at Benedict’s we all like to talk about our brotherhood and community. This place just blows us right out of the water.

I feel so welcomed and right at home. I feel safe, comfy and happy here. I shared lots of laughs and they really helped me along, getting me to really know the place and getting me ready for the full on Putney experience.

I ended the night with a small guitar jam with the bassist of the jazz combo of which who I played with the night before. 

I can’t wait to start the full on Putney experience tomorrow, I have AM barn so it’s going to start with a big one!

I better get some sleep, because I start work at six in the mourning.

Day 1: Chapter 1 the Story has begun.

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First Day and wow!

When I finally arrived at Putney School I was greeted to play at their open mic like event, of which I did.

I played with a band that had already had a song prepared. So for me we did an improv of me and their lead guitarist soloing over some nice rocky blues. First I just had a little jam with them. Then we met again 3 hours later to do the show.

MEANWHILE

I was given into the care of a couple senior girls of the school. They showed me around, and I continuously met people from Jersey, as if we have this weird magnetic pull.

I went to the girl’s dorm, and into one of the senior’s room who I was being looked after. We played some random board game and talked more and met some more people.

Soon the show was about to start and we headed over. There I met another guy who invited to play with their jazz combo that same night. I accepted and he gave me a chord sheet and allotted me a 32 bar solo.

AT THE SHOW

The band was up first and they did an awesome cover of Crazy Train. After I went back stage and waited for my signal. He gave me the nod and I strolled across stage and plugged in while being greeted by loud thunderous applause.

Bassist and drummer created a sweet groove and the lead guitarist began to comp under my solo. I went all out and did all that I could with just distortion, reverb and a hollow body. With each passing phase I got applause. The Lead guitarist and I switched off, one soloed and the other comping and vice versa.

The people who knew me screamed my name, several times, which gained me a somewhat, rock star status on my first day!

I stayed on stage and then began my performance with the jazz combo. It was just a pianist, trumpeter, bassist and drummer, plus I. 

I jazz comped and was given the signal to solo.

In the end it was a great performance and people loved it.

Because there was a theme, for stars (celestial bodies) and stars (celebrates), other students thought I went all out and did an awesome LMFAO member.

Then it all ended with a night, stargazing on rooftop, with the same girls who looked after during the day.

This was the first time I was ever able to star gaze and it was amazing. 

I think Fr. Al was right; I might not want to come back.