Last Monday saw Wolf n Hawk at Southbound, where we managed to catch most of Mamaa Saiz , a wonderful set as always. Then Dusty Smythe have us a great set of songs and I had to remember that we were playing after him so I didn't get to engrossed in the music and forget to do the things we need to do before performing. There was a nice group of folks in and the set went well. Gweeb was due to play after us but had to cancel a bit disappointing but RL sometimes gets in the way of our SL schedules.
Tuesday, we opened at the Drunken Drow and Cailidgh Spires followed us. It was a small but appreciative audience and we all had fun, which is what it's all about really.
Wednesday, we were hosting at our own place, Gweeb rushed in after having come from another show, bless him, he did a great set. Ronnie Mayes played next a thoroughly enjoyable hour. Our little Dragonette was due to follow, but she had been taken ill, so we were finished early.
As we had some extra time we took the opportunity to catch Russells set at Molaskey's Pub outside bonfire site. I love being able to catch Russell's show but especially as the last one before bedtime, his sets are always so relaxing and soothing just the thing to ensure a good nights sleep.
Thursday, was a change to out normal routine, RL kept us busy all day and well into the evening, by the time we had finished all we wanted to do was sleep.
Friday, we were on stage at Guthries and doing well till Sunwolf's PC decided to drop it's signal. Now that had never happened before during a show and I must say it annoyed and flustered me a bit. Still we managed to get back without too much hassle and carried on where we left off.
After us was the usual Line up of Moses Rae, Lazarus Doghouse and Quinton Whitman. We sat back and tried to enjoy those three hours, which wasn't to be because though I kept the stream running I seemed to be constantly up n down answering the phone etc.
Friday evening saw us hosting again at Ye Olde Wolf n Hawk. This time it was for our lovable lion Ringo who stepped in to help us out after Mel Cheeky had to retire to her bed poorly. We do hope she will be up and about soon. Cailidgh Spires and Wildman entertained us for the last show of our line up and Cailidgh's shows always leave us with a smile on our faces.
Saturday was spent messing about with PC's trying to change which one held the performing stream. The idea was to try to avoid another signal failure. Ronnie Mayes kindly came in to help us with a sound check,
I find it all quite baffling and could only watch as Sunwolf messed around altering settings here there and everywhere it seemed to me.
We then went off to Tayla's Palm Springs Live Music venue to listen to Ronnie and de- stress. Tayla's is a nice open air venue with friendly folks.If you haven't been there, why not check it out. Ronnie was as great as always.
Later that day we were at Cuddlers Cove run by our dear friends Suka and Quinton.
Quinton's set was lively and varied and I wondered how he could be so full of energy first thing in the morning, I know I can't, it can take me several hours to get myself together in the morning. Playing a live set before 12 noon our time would be out of the question for me.
Mash Rhodes, followed Quinton and he is another excellent performer we never tire of hearing.
Then it was our turn and I was nervous at the thought of playing after two such great artists, but the show went well I think and people were very kind.
We played again two hours later, this time at our own Pub. Poor sunwolf's fingers were not impressed and though I felt raring to go towards the end of the set my throat was beginning to get a little sore.
We were hosted by our dear friend Blackdwarfbud again and it is so nice to have her support while we are on the stage.
Stephen Sixpence was our closing show on Saturday and he played a lot of my favourite songs. I particularly like his version of Neil Young songs he has just the right tone in his voice, wonderful.
We do not normally go on line on Sundays as there is so much we need to do in RL which tends to get neglected most of the week, but this week we were playing at Elfstock for The Relay For Life Charity.
Ari, was up and about again and she opened this very worthwhile event with her gentle voice and incredible guitar playing.
We followed Ari, and the show went well. There was only one little incident for me and that was when I sang our song that we had dedicated to a dear RL friend Alan, who passed on in late November last year due to a brain tumour. As Relay for Life is all about raising money for Cancer research we thought the song quite appropriate to perform there. We used to Jam with Alan and Sunwolf worked with him every weeks for quite a few years. He was a great and supportive friend and wonderfully talented multi instrumentalist. I was fine doing the song till we got to the final last two lines, and then my throat chocked up and tears fell. I felt a bit of a fool, but I did eventually manage to get my control back, helped by Dusty Smythe who was in the audience and sent me a hug, bless him.
STAGE SETTING AT ELFSTOCK WITH CISKE ON STAGE
We would have liked to stay longer, but had to make a quick dash back to RL for awhile.
Later that night with a little time to spare, we noticed Frank Molko was playing a set and as we don't seem to get to hear him often we took the opportunity to zip over to Sailor's Cove Theatre and Park. This is another lovely little outdoor venue run by Chippy Ann Kamm. If you haven't been there pop over next time they have some shows on and see what you think.
Frank's show was as good as always, we especially love his original songs.
Following Frank to the stage was a guy we had not heard before called Jon Regent. We stayed to have a listen and are so glad we did, Jon was incredible. We always find it exciting to discover someone we have never heard who turns out to be so good, and I cannot urge you strongly enough to go along to one of Jon's shows I know you won't regret it.
Well that it for this week folks, I do not have any particular issues I want to give an airing to so till next week
Stay Safe and Happy.
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