When we last wrote, we were just about to play our 3rd appearance at the Time Out Group Ball and, like the last 2, it did not fail to disappoint. There is a really good atmosphere at these events, because of the way everyone joins in, jumps around, and just generally has fun! Once again, the Patron of the Charity, Annabel Tiffin, was in fine form and both she and her husband John hit the dancefloor for "Teenage Kicks", even though (she said!) she had to be up early for a 10K run in the morning! The high spot, as ever, was Peter's rendition of "Johnny B Goode" which, this year, took pride of place at the start of the second set (as his taxi was coming early!) - here is a picture of him preparing himself for the big event!
Our next gig was last Saturday - a private party at the Brewery; however, before that, we had a little bit of social business to take care of! As regular readers will know, as well as playing gigs and rehearsing together, we love each other so much, that we even meet up for the occasional meal! Ostensibly, this is to plan future songs, and suchlike, but it's fair to say that it's really just an excuse for a piss up! So, Friday evening saw us pitch up at Chrissie's (all except Dave who, although NOT on holiday, had to attend his daughter's 18th birthday party!), and be royally fed and watered - a veritable feast! Once we were sated, there were the usual photos to be taken - but this time with a difference. See if you can identify who is who from these little gems!:
The Good, The Bad, The Ugly and the downright daft, if you ask me!
Anyway, Saturday came around and, despite headaches and trepidation that there might actually be TWO parties booked in for the same night, everything went off really well - a good crowd, who were up for a good time - can't ask for more than that!
Which brings me to our Autumn Pub Mini-Tou! This Friday (30th September) sees us warm up at The White Lion in Disley - a popular venue for us, because there's always a really appreciative crowd - even when there's not many of them! Last year, we helped to celebrate the landlord's birthday - not that he can remember it! I'm still resisting the urge to print a copy of the photo of him in his offensive t-shirt!
The following Saturday (8 October) has us making our debut (2 years later than originally planned!) at The Millstone in Water's Green, Macclesfield. Now this has to be a good night, after being so long in the planning, so put the date in your diaries now, and get down there - not just to support us, but also the new landpeople (Ken & Donna) who are trying to establish it as another fine Macclesfield music venue.
Our mini-tour draws breath after the 3rd gig at The Old Ship Inn on Beech Lane, Macclesfield on Saturday 29 October. It seems like years since we played there, and it will be really good to feel the warmth of a log fire or three again!
That's probably enough to be going on with for now, so we look forward to seeing as many of you as can make it at some, or all of the mini-tour gigs - may even be a couple of new songs to tease (or torture) you with!!
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