If you would’ve said to me back in March that by this time in November I’d be performing my 31st consecutive weekly LIVE stream this Thursday, I would’ve said that you were crazy.
Actually, you’re not crazy because that’s exactly what I’ll be doing. Every Thursday night there’s a LIVE Jerry Cherry Thursday from 7:30 until 9pm.
It’s goes by so fast too because we always have so much fun. Most week’s I’ll do a mixture of half original songs, and half cover’s. The covers that I do are pretty much all requests, and I love performing them. I can’t see their smile’s, but I can feel them when I play their song.
What make’s me extremely happy is when somebody request one of my songs. That’s the best feeling in the world.
At 7:30 I just hit that Go Live button and it’s away we go. As I start playing, I can see the names of the people popping into the live chat.
I really enjoy communicating with the live chat. It’s something that I’ve never experienced before. Most of the time we’re just being silly, talking about whatever we want. Its’s just a great vibe.
The interesting thing is that when I’m playing my guitar and singing all alone in my apartment, I hardly feel alone. It feels like everybody who’s tuning in is there with me. There’s an energy much like a live in person performance, and we’re feeding off each other.
Many of the same people tune in week after week. Many have been there since the beginning. Sometimes people pop in that haven’t been there in weeks. It’s like an open party and everybody is invited.
Every time it’s 9pm and I hit my last note I go back into the comment fields and reply to many of the great things that were said throughout the night. That’s also where I get many of the requests from.
When that is done I take a deep breath and before you know it, it’s Thursday night again.
I’m having such a great time doing this week in and week out. I’m singing more than I ever have, and singing songs that I never thought I could. I also feel that I’m improving at a faster rate than ever. That’s really motivating for me.
I’ve become more comfortable singing now more than I ever have before. There’s something to be said about showing up and just going for it. The clock strikes 7:30 there’s no turning back.
It’s a small crowd of people that turn up every week but I’m so grateful for each and every one one of them. Yes, the more the merrier, and everyone is welcome. Come enjoy the connection that we have.
I’ve been told that what I’m doing is an amazing thing in these crazy time’s. I feel that it’s the other way around. What people are doing for me in this crazy time is even more special. Perhaps it’s a combination of both. Good people, coming together to make the most of these unusual times.
I give it all I got every Thursday, and I love the reciprocation.
Jerry, I’m so grateful that you do Livestreams every Thursday. You sing and play beautifully, and you’ve got such magical, witty, fun energy! You are a beacon of light in these days, weeks, and now months that have become a hazy blur. Keep on rockin! Thank you.
Thank you so much Lili Moon. I’m so happy that you feel this way. I plan on keeping it going. I hope that you continue to participate in this awesome experience.