Fine Art 1984
Channel: Klemen Breznikar
Date: 01/02/2023

This little nugget 'Promises and Good Intentions' by Carole Mansfield (lyrics) and Colin Mansfield (music) is from the final version of Fine Art, recorded at First Avenue nightclub in the main room (Danceteria). The “Cameo” concept was to have a band play one or two songs in the middle of the evening to showcase an upcoming performance or simply to introduce the act to people who would not necessarily go to see a live act. 1st Ave had a giant movie screen in front of their stage and a band would start while the DJ was fading out the dance music and the screen was raised. This is why there’s darkness for a moment after the band starts. A cameo was a fun, but often nerve-wracking thing to do since the dance crowd were not tuned in to anything live. We used to take bets on how quickly we could clear the dance floor. This cameo signaled our return after a few months of auditioning and teaching the new members our songs, so there was a bit of tension.