ANDY'S NEW TOY!!

Good God, I hear you say, what on earth is that??!! Well, I'll tell you - it's Andy's new toy, which is a multi-effect pedal which can simulate most sounds known to man - and a few that aren't!

What's a photo of it doing on here you ask? Well, in the absence of Chrissie (working), Dave (personal business) and Matt (another type of personal business, nudge, nudge, wink, wink!) on Thursday, Hugh, Andy and I went for a couple of pints at the newly re-opened Jolly Sailor, and then back to the Brewery so that Andy could demonstrate the power that is the Boss ME-70! Believe me, it is one powerful tool, and woe betide any guitarist, bass player or, come to think of it, drummer or singer that misses a gig, because this bloody thing could probably replace ALL of us!

No doubt the pedal will be put through its paces next week at rehearsal - both Dave & Chrissie will be on holiday in far flung places - Dave will be floating around the British Virgin Islands, while Chrissie (and Pete) will be sampling the flesh pots of Las Vegas, including the theme park at the top of the Stratosphere Tower (check out the picture below for a flavour of what that entails!)

Notwithstanding the absence of the holiday twins, the rest of us will convene and bash through some more new numbers so that, by the time the next gig comes round (which seems a lifetime away) they will be semi-polished (like fine gems!)

Not much else to report - the nights seem to be getting longer, and maybe the first signs of spring are in the air - before we know it, it will be Beer Festival time again, and we'll be enjoying the long summer nights - at least the rain will be warmer! Last gig for Kelly's birthday was really fun - made even better by the fact that Matt did the clearing up the next day!

Rumour has it that The Injectors are playing at The Millstone tonight - some bands have no pride! I might pop down and press my nose against the window, and shout obscenities at the landlord - although I'm not sure he would understand what they meant!