Here's a riddle

What do Tracy Chapman, Patty Larkin, Jay Leno, and Andy Kaufman have in common? They've all performed at The Nameless Coffeehouse in Harvard Square, a volunteer run monthly music series located in a Unitarian Church parlor (which makes for a lovely listening space.) The hosts George and Maureen LeBlanc do a wonderful job keeping this venue going. It's the oldest, all volunteer, donation-funded coffeehouse in New England. How 'bout them apples.

I played on a (freaking) cold January evening with three other top notch acts to a more than full house. The space was beautiful and warm and the audience kind and attentive. Gig rating: A+

In other news... I found out this week that I'm in the finals showcase for the 2008 Plowshares Songwriting Contest in Phoenixville, PA. So, to mentally prepare for the event I've been watching American Idol auditions. Here's what I've learned so far:

1. Do not approach the judges' table in an abrupt and seemingly threatening manner
2. Do not attempt to sing a song spanning 3.5 or more octaves
3. Do not attend the showcase in costume, especially a costume that is a tribute to a character from the Star Wars Trilogy.

yeah, that last one's going to be tough.

During the past couple of weeks ...

... my cat started lounging in the following manner:

Should I be worried?