Anyone got any WD-40? We weren't over tight but were as rusty as a Fiat in Southsea!!!!!
This was our first proper pub gig in eight weeks and whilst we have been practicing, you wouldn't have thought it! It was damn good giggle though and we all enjoyed ourselves. The set list was jigged again for this one with a few old ropey songs taken out and some new interesting songs put in. Interesting in the fact that they sounded nothing like what they should but hey ho, we are a covers band and that's our perogative. What a laugh it was too. Basket Case by Green Day had as much good timekeeping as a poundsaver clock, and Always Look On The Bright Side of Life by the Monty Python crowd saw a foul up of lyrics on the opening line which sent Andy into a fit of giggles. What was the excuse? There isn't one, Beanz was reading the lyrics! We had an intermitant technical problem with the monitor system which kept throwing us out, Harley's guitar strap fell off mid play and banter with certain people sent the band into laughter. What a night but it was fun and that's what we're about!
The Spotted Cow was unusually quiet tonight. Typically on a Friday live entertainment night it is busting from wall to wall but the landlord told us that it has been quiet for a number of weeks. We always enjoy playing the Cow and made the most of what we had and who was there. Roll on the end of this recession. As nervewracking as it is, we love playing to pubs chocked full of strangers, and no matter where we go at the moment, it seems that all pubs are struggling for trade. Still, despite it being quiet, and having a laugh, we did do three encores tonight and three of our best ones we might add. Freebird, Tush and Born To Be Wild finished the night off with a treat and left us and the landlord happy with the overall performance. We'd like to thank Barry for allowing us to play for the third time and look forward to many more gigs there. We'd also like to thank Tanya and Charlie of the Brewers Arms who showed up to offer support. It was nice to see them coming to watch us play in another pub, rather than hearing us in the background of their own. Of all the places to go on your night off, you chose to come and see us. We really appreciate it and will see you on your home turf soon!
Sunday, 27 September 2009
Wayne promoted to PR Agent!
Yes it's true! Our number one groupie has proved so valuable to us with his consistent gestures of support, we decided to give him something back. Not only does he never miss a gig regardless of circumstances (he even told his heavily pregnant wife NOT to go into labour on a gig night!) he also spreads the word to all the others ensuring us a good following. Not only does this make our evening more enjoyable as performers, it also puts bums on seats which is exactly what landlords want during this financially difficult time. He has also commited himself to going all out to promote us and will soon be touting for business down Pompey. A goal we have wanted for a long time. This gesture takes the pressure off of us a little bit and we are truly thankful. To this end, we decided to strip him of his cheesy No.1 groupie title, and give him a more credible title as a thanks for his efforts. Wayne will now officially be known as "Velcro", the one thing that keeps a kneeslider in place! Well done fella and cheers!
This step did of course leave us with a vacancy. It was a foregone conclusion that No.2 would jump up and become No.1 by default. We'd like to congratulate Gayvid on his new, much awaited title and must stress that whilst we banter with him about only ever being No.2 while Wayne is around and becoming No.1 by default, he has earned it in his own right. He too has committed a lot of time to coming along and brings a great sense of humour with him which makes it all the more fun!
This step did of course leave us with a vacancy. It was a foregone conclusion that No.2 would jump up and become No.1 by default. We'd like to congratulate Gayvid on his new, much awaited title and must stress that whilst we banter with him about only ever being No.2 while Wayne is around and becoming No.1 by default, he has earned it in his own right. He too has committed a lot of time to coming along and brings a great sense of humour with him which makes it all the more fun!
The Mead End - 31/07/09
Our last gig with stand in superhero "Chaz".
Not a bad gig musically with a very good turn out from our usual entourage - cheers guys and gals for your support! - This gig was different from any other pubs we have performed at in the fact that it was in their function room and not the pub itself. The good news was we were able to get the kiddie fans on site - they rarely get to watch us perform as much they would like so it was good that they could participate this time round. The bad news unfortunately, was that not many pub regulars were there, and those who did come, remained in the main bar area all night. Not sure whether we were too loud, or whether it was assumed that it was a private function. It could simply be that they thought we were rubbish! I'd like to think not as the landlord and landlady assured us that the regulars that were there said we were good and that they would like us back at some stage in the future. Maybe in the winter months when trade picks up, will we see an increase in regular pub goers - Let's hope so as the O2 and Wembley arena's are not on the agenda in the very near future!
For the first time ever since we started out, we were not harassed for encores at this gig and it sent alarm bells ringing that perhaps people were getting a little bored. Discussions afterward subsided our fears and we were told not to be so f***ing stupid! By the end of the evening there was probably only a handful of people left, kids were tired and people simply wanted to get home. There were lots of drivers there this evening so hardly anyone was goonered which never helps. We need drunk people to get up and set the mood!
We'd like to take this opportunity one last time to thank Chaz, the stand in bass player for his faultless efforts, and to his own band Slack Harry for allowing us to borrow him! Our own bearded hero of bass has returned to us and we look forward to playing with Jock "The Rock" Block soon.
Not a bad gig musically with a very good turn out from our usual entourage - cheers guys and gals for your support! - This gig was different from any other pubs we have performed at in the fact that it was in their function room and not the pub itself. The good news was we were able to get the kiddie fans on site - they rarely get to watch us perform as much they would like so it was good that they could participate this time round. The bad news unfortunately, was that not many pub regulars were there, and those who did come, remained in the main bar area all night. Not sure whether we were too loud, or whether it was assumed that it was a private function. It could simply be that they thought we were rubbish! I'd like to think not as the landlord and landlady assured us that the regulars that were there said we were good and that they would like us back at some stage in the future. Maybe in the winter months when trade picks up, will we see an increase in regular pub goers - Let's hope so as the O2 and Wembley arena's are not on the agenda in the very near future!
For the first time ever since we started out, we were not harassed for encores at this gig and it sent alarm bells ringing that perhaps people were getting a little bored. Discussions afterward subsided our fears and we were told not to be so f***ing stupid! By the end of the evening there was probably only a handful of people left, kids were tired and people simply wanted to get home. There were lots of drivers there this evening so hardly anyone was goonered which never helps. We need drunk people to get up and set the mood!
We'd like to take this opportunity one last time to thank Chaz, the stand in bass player for his faultless efforts, and to his own band Slack Harry for allowing us to borrow him! Our own bearded hero of bass has returned to us and we look forward to playing with Jock "The Rock" Block soon.
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