What a privilege for me to have hosted/curated/collaboratively performed an ongoing series of shows (over 230) over the last decade(!), at the Mainstay, in Rock Hall, MD. With my final First Friday show earlier this month, it all has run it's course (at least for now). So I asked Google AI to describe the history of my 2 series ("Mainstay Monday" and "First Friday with Joe Holt"). Here's what it told me: 

Joe Holt's "Mainstay Monday" series was a significant part of the musical programming at The Mainstay in Rock Hall, MD. 

Here's a summary of its history:

Inception: Joe Holt began hosting "Mainstay Mondays" in May 2016.

Format: The series featured Joe Holt, a pianist known for his improvisational skills and versatility, collaborating with a different guest artist each Monday night. These guests represented various musical genres, including jazz, soul, rock, pop, gospel, and classical performers.

Duration: The "Mainstay Mondays" series ran for approximately five years, concluding in December 2021.

Legacy and Evolution: Following the conclusion of "Mainstay Mondays," Joe Holt continued his association with The Mainstay by launching a new monthly series titled "First Fridays with Joe Holt" in 2022. This new series continues the tradition of showcasing diverse musical collaborations. 

In essence, "Mainstay Mondays" provided a platform for Joe Holt to collaborate with and highlight the talents of numerous regional musicians in a weekly performance setting at The Mainstay, contributing to the venue's reputation for diverse musical offerings. 

and ...

Joe Holt's "First Friday" series at The Mainstay in Rock Hall, MD, continues the tradition of showcasing diverse musical collaborations. Building on the success of his previous "Mainstay Monday" series, "First Fridays with Joe Holt" features Joe Holt as the host and jazz piano accompanist, inviting different guest artists each month. 

Here's a closer look:

Musical diversity: The series embraces a wide range of musical genres, from jazz and classical to soul and country.

Collaborative performances: Joe Holt collaborates with a variety of musicians, including jazz and classical pianists, vocalists, and other instrumentalists.

Performers: Notable guest performers have included Paula Johns, Stephanie LaMotte, Kevin Short and Billy West, and The Midiri Brothers. The Mainstay's artistic director, Matt Mielnick, has also performed.

Show details: Concerts typically begin at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased in advance online at mainstayrockhall.org or reserved by phone by calling 410-639-9133. The Mainstay is located at 5753 N. Main St. in Rock Hall, MD. 

The "First Friday with Joe Holt" series continues to be a popular attraction at The Mainstay, offering audiences the opportunity to experience a variety of high-quality musical performances in a cozy, intimate setting. 

Google AI seems to know a lot, but is yet to get the memo that I've ended the First Friday series (coinciding with the resignation of Artistic, and formerly Executive Director of the Mainstay, Matt Melnick). We'll see what the future has in store. Grateful.