photo cred: Peter Olson |
We played Brandy acoustically (acoustic guitars, bas, shaker, saxophone, and a single keyboard), most of us planted in a line on wooden stools. As we launched into the song, I noticed that everyone except Nick had a microphone. He strode directly to the podium and performed the entire song like he was delivering a speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. It was amazing. In a room full of big time music people, Nick laid claim to being the baddest motherfucker in the room.