Another week gone and things are changing. We did our last show at the pub on a Wednesday last week. We started at a later time as Gweeb was unable to do his show due to an RL commitment, so instead of finding someone to take his place we decided to take that slot. I noticed we had more folks in than when we played the earlier time slot and we have come to the conclusion that the 11am slt time is just not a good one for most people, therefore apart from the odd one, we will be dropping those from the pub calendar. In stead we will be running an extra day for two shows. Sunwolf and I will be opening on Saturdays,and this week we have the amazing Rock Doghouse following us. I am so looking forward to that. It will be the first time Rock has played at our venue though we have been going to his shows whenever we can. Rock's songs can move me to tears they are so lovely and so heartfelt. He mainly plays piano, but does the odd song with guitar and if you have not been to one of his shows then you have been missing out so make a point to catch one if you can, I know you will enjoy it.
But, I am jumping ahead of myself. Monday, Wolf n Hawk played at Southbound. Before us was Jed Tharnby another great Muso and a friend who often pops into the pub when he can spare the time. We would love to have Jed pay there, but unfortunately, we can't seem to find time time slot that is good for us and him. Still maybe one day we will be able to set that up. Though we caught Jed's show, we missed a set by Mamaa Saiz . Serves me right for not paying attention when the notification came out. I have now made a note to get to the venue early as we like to catch Mamma's show whenever we can.
Ari, our little Dragoness followed us. A nice set with some lovely gentle tunes.
Tuesday saw us at The Drunken Drow, one of our favourite venues. We opened and our dear friend Cailidgh Spires followed us. We glad glad to see her back after her shoulder injury and though her throat was playing up a bit it didn't spoil a good set.
Wednesday, as I mentioned above we played at a later time and it seemed more folks were able to make that one. It was so great to see them there. Speaking as a performer, you always get a warm feeling when you see the audience out there it gives more meaning to what we are doing on the stage.
For the first time we had our very own hostess as Blackdwarfbud has very graciously agreed to help out when we are playing at our own venue. We are so grateful for that as it makes things a little easier than trying to host and do the show at the same time. Bless her she was a bit nervous before hand, but did a sterling job and everything ran very smoothly.
Our lovable lion Ringo followed us and it was a great set thoroughly enjoyed by us all.
Thursday was a special day at Spice. Our dear friend Katja Runo was having a 5th Rez day party that her Co owner Tim had organised. Quite a few people came to celebrate with this very popular lady. The musicians were doing half hour sets so they could get as many of Katja's favourite performers in as possible. We saw
Torbin, who does a wonderful electronic instrumental set of moving tunes, Tim Anadyr, Mash Rhodes and Mamaa Saiz. All wonderful sets. We would have stayed to the end but unfortunately We got a call in RL and were needed there so somewhat reluctantly we had to leave.
Friday, saw Wolf n Hawk doing our usual set at Guthries. Dottie was unable to be there as a tree had fallen on her house and damaged the roof necessitating urgent repairs.It always seems strange to be at Guthries without Dottie, but Sahana Fall graciously stepped to host the shows for that morning and did a wonderful job of it. We stayed to watch Moses Rae and Lazarus Doghouse before we had to get back to RL.
Friday evening( well it is for us) it was time to host our own venue.
A GOOD FRIEND DANCING AT THE PUB
(he knows who he is.........????)
We just love having Russell's Eponymus family with us, they are all such nice folks, the atmosphere is so friendly and warm. As for Russell himself, he never disappoints. His shows are like the cream on top of the milk.
Following Russell, was his friend and ours, Mash Rhodes. Another artist I could listen to for hours.
Cailidgh Spires brought the female element to this line up and the warm feeling continued.
It was a wonderful evening, and if you were not there then yes, you did miss out on a great time.
Saturday is a busy day for us in RL but we managed to get to Cuddlers Cove for Mad Saturday. There had been no Cuddlers on Friday, so no way were we missing Saturdays shows.
First up was Sylar Morrisey. We had not heard him before. I would urge you to to catch a show of his if you can .
Next was Twin Ghost with a wonderful set. This guy is so able, both as a guitarist and vocalist Another one to make a point of catching when you can.
After Cuddlers , it was a quick dash over to Feed a Smile to catch Laid Back Celt, another good friend,
doing his bit to raise lindens to feed the children.LB Rocked our socks off with yet another really enjoyable show.
We would love to have been able to stay to catch Rock Doghouses set here, because frankly we could listen to him for hours, but RL had to be given attention at this point, so reluctantly off we went.
Sunday is our day for staying off line if we can and this week it wasn't hard as we had the added treat of an RL visit from Cailidgh and her new friend Wildman as well as little Lilly.
It was a great afternoon. Lilly played with our Malamute Ka, who doted on her following her about like a puppy. We also jammed a bit, we think Wildman is definitely a budding percussionist. We had not met him before and yet it didn't feel like that at all. All too soon it was time to say goodbye but we hope to be getting together again real soon.
So that was the week, full of changes and new experiences, good times, laughter and wonderful music.Sunwolf and I really do have a lot to thank SL for and we do. It isn't perfect but neither is RL and we have met so many lovely people since we joined, folks we would never have met any other way. Facebook pales by comparison.
Well Guess it's time to sign off for this week
So till next time, Peace, Love and all things positive.
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