Break Glass In Case of Forgetfulness, and the New IMN Podcast

Last Friday, I actually forgot to bring a power cable for my amp to the show. First time ever, and I could have sworn that I'd packed at least one. Even the last-ditch spare I usually carry in my trunk was gone. There was still plenty of time to run home and get one, but the venue had a spare in a tool box and spared me a drive of shame. Not that it's the venue's job to keep supplies around for forgetful musicians, but this incident got me thinking that keeping a few common items around the club isn't a bad idea, such as:

• The aforementioned power cable
• A guitar cable or two
• A speaker cable or two
• More than enough power strips and extension cords

It puts a little pressure on the venue to make sure these items come back at the end of the night, but it can certainly keep the night moving along quickly. And surely a forgetful musician will leave some of these items behind, too.

The new IMN podcast is up, too. Download it here or listen at the site or on WFYI.