I've been discussing our fee with the good people who organise the Kilmeston Village Fete. "Perhaps a bit more then last year?" I tentatively suggested.
"You'll have to do without free beer," was the grumpy reply.
"But we hardly touched a drop last year," I pointed out.
"The barlady noticed that one of the band had seven free pints!" I was told.
I could only apologise and suggest that Tessa might not be back from Chicago by then.
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Saturday, 2 April 2011
The 'No Passport Required' Tour 2011
So I met this chap in the pub, who said "You're my besht mate, will your band play at my fishtiethsh birthday hic party..."
"Of coursh we shwill" I replied.
It turns out he was serious. So, I've taken that as the signal to get on and list the flood of dates that have suddenly appeared, on the Phil Collins-like 'No Passports Required' Tour page.
"Of coursh we shwill" I replied.
It turns out he was serious. So, I've taken that as the signal to get on and list the flood of dates that have suddenly appeared, on the Phil Collins-like 'No Passports Required' Tour page.
Tuesday, 29 March 2011
And then there were six...
The slow'n'steady build up of Old Git numbers continues. Last night, Dave was back, John was a bit late (his head full of County Council gobbledegook), and Ian, Tod, Dan and Charlie made up the six.
New drummer Ian continued to impress, with a winning combination of natural talent and what has obviouly been a lot of time on one of those new fangled ipod thingies.
Very sad news that jodhpur-based gig is off (was it something I said?), but other gigs are firming up nicely. (I know the feeling ooo err)
The good people at Farmers' Weekly are still looking for a band to play at their annual awards ceremony ( http://www.fwi.co.uk/awards-website/awards-home/ ) and they are keen to come down and hear us in action. Could be a real big one. (Ooo err, again).
Right, that's enough double entendres. (Girl walked into a bar, and asked the barman for a double entendre. So he gave her one.)
New drummer Ian continued to impress, with a winning combination of natural talent and what has obviouly been a lot of time on one of those new fangled ipod thingies.
Very sad news that jodhpur-based gig is off (was it something I said?), but other gigs are firming up nicely. (I know the feeling ooo err)
The good people at Farmers' Weekly are still looking for a band to play at their annual awards ceremony ( http://www.fwi.co.uk/awards-website/awards-home/ ) and they are keen to come down and hear us in action. Could be a real big one. (Ooo err, again).
Right, that's enough double entendres. (Girl walked into a bar, and asked the barman for a double entendre. So he gave her one.)
Thursday, 24 March 2011
All those drummers.
After many, many hours of research by historians based at the prestigious University of Central Hampshire (previously known as Cheriton Primary School), the definitive list of stickmen has been posted, under 'Drum Roll'.
Wednesday, 23 March 2011
News: rehearsals, gigs and drummers
It's all go.
There were five in Shed 3b on Monday. Anthony standing in for Dave again, Tod and Charlie in as usual (Charlie showing off another huge organ fnarr fnarr), John back from the States, looking a trifle jaded after drinking Business Class dry. Hot news was new drummer Ian, who emerged from the murky depths of Tod's 1998 address book waving some sticks, and fitted in fantastically at once. There was a magnificent Honky Tonk Women moment.
Welcome along Ian - let's hope you stick with us (geddit?).
Gig news. There's a jodhpur-based one (mmmm, nice) coming up very soon - VERY soon; Kilmeston have asked us back (although their first suggested date is not very Hunnisett-friendly). The Property Manager at Hinton Ampner House has asked us to provide music for the National Trust's Open Day in early July (I told him we weren't sure about travelling such huge distances) , and Charlie's niece has said a 90% 'yes' for us to play at her wedding in August. We'll be needing some ABBA for that last one, I'm afraid.
As young people say, it's all kicking off again.
Hurrah.
There were five in Shed 3b on Monday. Anthony standing in for Dave again, Tod and Charlie in as usual (Charlie showing off another huge organ fnarr fnarr), John back from the States, looking a trifle jaded after drinking Business Class dry. Hot news was new drummer Ian, who emerged from the murky depths of Tod's 1998 address book waving some sticks, and fitted in fantastically at once. There was a magnificent Honky Tonk Women moment.
Welcome along Ian - let's hope you stick with us (geddit?).
Gig news. There's a jodhpur-based one (mmmm, nice) coming up very soon - VERY soon; Kilmeston have asked us back (although their first suggested date is not very Hunnisett-friendly). The Property Manager at Hinton Ampner House has asked us to provide music for the National Trust's Open Day in early July (I told him we weren't sure about travelling such huge distances) , and Charlie's niece has said a 90% 'yes' for us to play at her wedding in August. We'll be needing some ABBA for that last one, I'm afraid.
As young people say, it's all kicking off again.
Hurrah.
Sunday, 20 March 2011
Backing Singers
If we really are looking for backing singers/dancers, I wonder if these two delightful ladies (and their unorthodox ponytails) would be available?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pgzsf_0xPQ8&feature=fvsr
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pgzsf_0xPQ8&feature=fvsr
Thursday, 17 March 2011
Tessa's Talent Search
Tessa's valiant quest for new backing singers appears to be going very well.
(Tessa is on the right, by the way.)
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